Kitchen Island Tea

Kitchen Island Tea

By Venita MitchellSociety & Culture
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Kitchen Island Tea episodes

  • W.O.W. - A Great Woman of Worth!
    Tune in for a special episode honoring the one and only Gertha Murphy! The Island shares life nuggets to live by passed on by Gertha who lived to be 109 years old! It’s TEA time listeners, so grab your cup and be inspired!
    44 min
  • Chef Lioness

    Chef Lioness Hear her roar! Chef Lioness (Jennifer Corporan) talks at the Island about her transition from Human Services into the culinary world. Chef’s culinary juices were inspired by her Moms authentic Dominican home cooking. Realizing those meals of Love were her true passion, she began to develop the Chef Lioness brand. She was just named Deli Influencer by the New York Post! Hear her roar…not so! She took the quarantine as her time to be intentional, develop coping skills and culinary knowledge. Ahhhhh….. the birth of Cooking with Lioness-therapeutic virtual culinary classes and online Dance therapy sessions. Don’t miss Chef Lioness conversation as she delivers a view into her food, love of dance and her evolving creative brand. The DivaZ at the Island invited Chef Lioness to San Antonio and she came. She delivered an evening with great food, dancin moves and her evolving creative brand.

    49 min
  • Thriving Survivors!

    It’s October!

     We’re back at the Kitchen Island celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The KIT Divas are around the Kitchen Island, spilling the tea, with returning Co-host Mauri and thriving Breast Cancer Survivors Janet and Toya. Hear two different and inspiring breast cancer journeys. Diagnosis given: Lumpectomy or mastectomy? Treatment options: chemo, radiation, or both? Feelings: How do we get through this? Really Lord!!! Mammography Technologist, Mauri, has tips, reminders and heartfelt advice for cancer patients and survivors. It’s Kitchen Island Tea Time. Grab your tea and be inspired.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Carlos! What’s HEMP got to do with it?
    Come on to the Island and meet Carlos Archer!  The ladies at the Kitchen Island learn from “Mr. Handsome” about his journey with Lymphoma blood cancer. Carlos shares how he has handled his diagnosis, endured, ached, battled and been extremely thankful for God’s grace and mercy. He says, “It could always be worse”. Carlos tells of obstacles faced during the pandemic, how encouragement from others is a lifeline and how medicinal alternatives gave him comfort and peace. Even though he faced blood cancer, Life grabbed him and said Come On, Accelerate and Growl! From shock to sadness to peace, laughter, and joy! Don't miss listening to this important episode.
    32 min
  • The Puzzle Pieces DO FIT!

    We are back at the Island with the latest news, sports, etc. But we want you to come to the Island and meet Andres, who is an achiever on the Autism spectrum.  He reveals "What Autism Can Do",  with hard work, family and "It Takes a Village" support. Andres shares, with pride, his many educational and work accomplishments. He's worked at Order Up, The Witte Museum and a State Reps office. Andres lets us know he could not have done it without his Mom, Dad and twin brother Pedro and so many mentors, including his high school job coach. His great memory skills and ability to have lots of patience are due to the Coach.  After chatting with this 26 year old, the ladies at the Island know he will show even more of  "What Autism Can Do".  Andres is continuing his education at Palo Alto College and preparing for his new job, with a software company. Andres' advice:  Learn something everyday and don't be afraid of trying new things.

    47 min
  • It's Still going on!

    Step to the Island for the TEA! Everything is raw and engaging during this candid episode. So grab your cup and join the ladies as they keep it REAL. 

    1 hr
  • Current TEA and Creative Harlem Queens!

    Current news and sports get us started. Creativi-TEA, Have a second cup. Multi-talented, Creative souls, Fearless Negro & her wife Diamond introduce listeners to their trendsetting 3rd eye designer sunglasses. Hear how Fearless & Diamond left corporate, unplugged and started a journey of street vending. Fearless shares her music side. Their creative journey has made them Fail Forward with every obstacle, be more Grateful for their God given creativity and embrace a fearless approach to helping others as they live, learn & evolve in Wisdom.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Spilling TEA with a CREATIVE SOUL!
    It’s Creativi- TEA Time!
    Hosts Venita, Bj and Cheryl T. talk CREATIVITY with special Guest, Jared Howelton – Entertainer, Artist, and Creative Soul. Talk at the Island covers Jared’s roles in the play Hamilton, with the LA road company, the effects of the pandemic on Broadway, activism & fighting for Justice in the world of entertainment and his sweet addiction to Sour Patch Kids. Jared’s take on Creative Souls: Just have an open mind, embrace diverse thinking, stay curious and be flexible. Add in Family, Love and know thyself. Join us for a cup of Creativi-TEA!!!
    52 min
  • Gloria Estefan has ARRIVED!

    She’s here. Superstar, singer, actor and businesswoman, Gloria Estefan sits at the Island to talk about career, love of family and her Cuban heritage. Gloria starts our conversation fondly reminiscing and paying homage to her 1st Grade teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Collins. Mrs. Collins was the plus to Gloria's PhD -teacher, Mom, who stressed education daily. When asked about todays tragedies in schools and everyday places, Gloria took Real Talk to Education and changes that are necessary to protect our children. On a lighter note, When asked, How did you do all that you've done? Gloria just shared her motto for growth and success: "Sharpen Your Tools!" Sitting at the Island with Gloria Estefan was a WOW!!!! time for all of us. Don't miss Gloria Estefan's latest movie "Father of the Bride" at theaters and streaming on HBO Max.

    1 hr 1 min
  • An Island Take Over!

    It’s a Kitchen Island Tea Takeover!! Dads-Otis, James and Bill spill Real Talk about current events, sports 🏀 🎾 and Fatherhood.  A Total Island Takeover……Not allowed! The KIT Divas share a few minutes of Real Talk with new Dad, Jonathan Martin, who created the Island Tea theme song. Come to the Island and celebrate Fatherhood with the spouses of K.I.T.!


    1 hr 17 min

About Kitchen Island Tea

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Welcome to Kitchen Island Tea. We will be Dishing the Real truth with REAL talk about Real issues in a Real World. Women will be sitting and sharing at the Kitchen Island! So grab your cup and let’s…