Just 2 Pearls

On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha introduce you to their favorite books! Books have broadened their perspectives on life and have given them the language to discuss things like faith, sisterhood, race, gender, and sexuality more effectively. Jaimie and Porsha have been inspired by books like Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. But, then there are those problematic books. Stick around until the end of this episode because Porsha has something to say about petty books. Before you go, please drop us a line. We would love to hear about your favorite book so we can check it out! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! This week, inspired by the example of Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Jaimie and Porsha are reclaiming their time both professionally and personally. They encourage you to go and do likewise. Plus, it is still the summer of 2017, and Jaimie and Porsha have a few more favorite things to discuss. This week, they are chatting about their favorite Instagrammers. They love the accounts that encourage them like @mistyonpointe, @norealjewelry, @forharriet, @thecutlife, @blavity, @melissachanel, and @alexelle, the ones that make them laugh like @mstinalawson, and the ones that feature images of gorgeous people like @idontdoclubs and @date_a_dope_brotha! Yaaasss! You can follow this podcast on Instagram @just2pearls. Also, follow our hosts! Find Jaimie, the pearly intersectional feminist @jdcrumley, and Porsha, womanist writer and reigning queen of the killer #madeinherimage selfies @porshanality! Drop us a note to tell us how you are reclaiming your time and tag your favorite Instagrammer! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! This week, our Friday Favorites Series continues. Jaimie and Porsha are telling you about their favorite preachers because they love hearing the Word of God proclaimed! They love some of the most well-known preachers in the black church tradition like Cynthia Hale, Samuel DeWitt Proctor, Otis Moss III, Jeremiah Wright, Gina Stewart, and Howard-John Wesley. But, they also want to introduce you to some of the dynamic preachers you might not know like Neichelle Guidry, Amy Butler, Almeda Wright, and Dionne Boissiere. Plus, this episode features a powerful reflection by Dr. Cona Marshall on the responsibility of black women to keep speaking truth to power, and Porsha teaches us that the patriarchy that has become so deeply ingrained in church culture is petty. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, the Pearls celebrate Jaimie's birthday and introduce you to some of their sheroes. From their mothers and grandmothers to some of the most famous women in American history, Porsha and Jaimie are so grateful for the women who inspire them. The women they celebrate on this episode are evidence that women are powerful beyond measure. Stay tuned until the end of the episode. You are going to love the Petty Pearl moment Porsha has to share. Hint: It involves almost meeting one of her sheroes, Oprah Winfrey, at a Broadway show. As always, thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! This week, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about their favorite foods. From Thai to pizza to Soul to Mexican to clam chowder (is it better in Boston or Connecticut?) to vegetables, we love it all! What do you like to eat? This episode also features a series of quotes from the incomparable Toni Morrison, and we educate you about how not to be petty when you go out to eat with your friends. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are connoisseurs of great podcasts. Today, they are talking about some of their favorite podcasts. From the informative Theology Live and NPR podcasts to all the incredible podcasts created by women of color that make them feel like they are having a girls night with their best friends like 2 Dope Queens, Jaimie and Porsha love it all. Plus, this episode features wise words from Alex Elle of the Hey Girl podcast and explains why middle school students are petty. Thank you for listening to Just 2 Pearls, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, the ladies of Just 2 Pearls share about some of the music that inspires them. From Gospel to Soul to R&B to Pop to Trap, Jaimie and Porsha love it all. Tell us some of your favorite music! Also, as a supplement to this episode, check out the Just 2 Pearls Summer 2017 playlist on Spotify. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

The Pearls are back for our Summer Season. Every Friday this summer, we will share a new episode that is all about "Our Favorite Things." We kick things off this week by sharing some of our favorite memories. We hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

It's the Season One Finale of Just 2 Pearls! Today the Pearls reflect on their relationship with their dads. In a world where black fathers are called absentee or non-existent, the Pearls challenge that notion by sharing their experience as well as the experiences of their listeners. In a thoughtful, yet emotionally provoking show, we invite you to consider and celebrate the fathers who are supporting their daughters in her dreams. With this episode, we bid a fond farewell to Season One of our show! Thanks for listening! And remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie shares wise words about the connection between our spirituality and our bodies from Barbara Brown Taylor and Porsha inspires us by sharing about her recent detox. Plus, we return to the issue of the politics of our bodies. What story is your body telling? We wrap up the show with Jaimie calling out a particularly petty part of her body. Thank you for listening, Pearls! Remember to cultivate the pearl within you.