Just 2 Pearls

Hey, Pearls! We hope you enjoyed a beautiful time of rest, relaxation, and celebration with your chosen family and friends! This week, The Pearls are finishing up 2018 by sharing some of their most exciting wow moments and their hopes for the year to come. As Porsha and Jaimie prepare for the final year of their 20s, they remember just how far they have come, and they are looking forward to how much further they have to go. Check out the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. We would love to hear your goals for the coming year. Please email us at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Blessings to you as you embark on the next stage of your adventure, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you every step of the way! See you in 2019.

Hey, Pearls! Greetings from the middle of Advent! The Pearls kick off today's episode with a reflection from the late great Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman, Porsha's adventure reminds us to have faith, Jaimie and Porsha discuss leaving a legacy and keeping God at the center of our lives, and The Pearls bless you with a double dose of petty. That's right; it's a Christmas miracle! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls or email us at [email protected] to let us know how you are leaving a legacy. We love hearing from you. Blessings to you during the rest of this Advent season, and we will chat with you again after Christmas! Until then, remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On today's episode, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about gratitude. Jaimie kicks things off with a poem by RevSisRaedorah, Porsha teaches us about her gratitude jar, and we finish things off with some tips on how to avoid a petty holiday season. Pearls, we are so grateful to you! Send us an email at [email protected] to tell us what you are giving thanks for during this holiday season. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on Fridays, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! We cannot believe it is the middle of November already! To help you end 2018 with finesse and ring in 2019 in the pearliest possible way, Jaimie and Porsha share some tips on this episode to help you become a Pearly Professional. From minding your money to doing your research to taking risks to sustaining your relationships to owning your professional style, Jaimie and Porsha are here to help. They also recommend that you check out Myleik Teele (@myleik) and Bozoma Saint John (@badassboz) for additional tips. How are you growing in your professional life? Let us know! You can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Find our podcast biweekly on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and just2pearls.com. Until next time, remember to cultivate the pearly boss within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chat with Rev. Andrew J. Wilkes, public speaker, activist, husband, preacher, scholar, and most recently the author of Freedom Notes: Reflections on Faith, Justice, and the Possibility of Democracy. Andrew shares about the impetus behind the publication of his writing, being drum majors for justice, the sacred dance of marriage, and much more! Andrew's book is available later this Fall. Follow him on all social media platforms @andrewjwilkes. In addition to the conversation with Andrew, Jaimie and Porsha share a reflection from Saidiya Hartman, reminisce about long, gorgeous summer days, and remind you to write down your plans. Follow our podcast @just2pearls. Email us at [email protected]. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Make sure you listen until the end of this episode. Porsha's Petty Pearl will throw you for a loop. Anyway, today Jaimie and Porsha conclude their Women of the New Testament Series with the help of their Divinity School friend, Rev. David F. Telfort. David is the pastor of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, New York. Once again, Jaimie and Porsha engage with the story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman as found in Matthew 15:21-28. David shared a careful exegesis of the passage with a critical race and gender perspective. He also blessed us with a reading suggestion, Charlene Carruthers's Unapologetic! Check it out. Follow David on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @DavidFTelfort. When you are in the Brooklyn area, visit him over at LAPC on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. Let us know your thoughts about this series by reaching out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at [email protected]. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha begin their Women of the New Testament Series by chatting with bowtie and New Testament scholar Rev. Jeremy L. Williams about the interaction between Jesus and the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:21-28. Jeremy talks with The Pearls about post-colonial theory, the connection between the Scripture and today's racial justice crises, and much more. Follow Jeremy on Instagram at @jeremy_mdiv on Instagram. Listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Email the pearls at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls.

Hey there, Pearls! Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Just 2 Pearls. Jaimie and Porsha can't wait to share more adventures in pearls with you. On this episode, The Pearls celebrate the life and legacy of trailblazing Christian social ethicist and womanist Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon, they tell you about their summers and about all they are looking forward to accomplishing in the fall, they give you a preview of the next few episodes of Just 2 Pearls, they invite you to add your voice to their bi-weekly discussions, and of course, they share their petty pearls. How was your summer? What are you looking forward to accomplishing in the last quarter of the year? Let us know by emailing us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Share this episode with a friend, and until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this final pro-tip episode of the Just 2 Pearls Summer 2018 season, Jaimie and Porsha encourage you to spread the love. It has been quite a summer as we have witnessed political drama and human rights crises here in the United States and around the world. But, we can be part of the work of breaking the cycle. We can be active participants in spreading love, joy, and peace throughout the world. So, let's get to the hard work of showing love in radical and earth-shattering ways. We look forward to seeing all of you for Season 3 at the end of September. We invite you to be part of our podcast. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us with your questions, reflections, or even to be a guest on or a sponsor of the podcast at [email protected]. Listen to our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to spread the love and to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Another week, another pearly pro-tip. This week, Jaimie and Porsha remind you of the importance of finding a photographer who understands lighting and your personal style to take professional headshots for you. You can even get a friend with an iPhone to help you out, but you must have a recent photograph of yourself that helps you put your best face forward. You are beautiful and worthy of achieving your wildest dreams and a great headshot puts the world on notice. Listen to our podcast now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Email us at [email protected]. Follow up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Until next week, thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!