Laptops and Drinks

Laptops and Drinks

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Laptops and Drinks episodes

  • Episode 14: The Village Talks: Raising Black Boys, Building Black Men

    In this special episode, we dive into the results of our recent community survey on raising Black boys and building Black men. Parents, carers, mentors, relatives, and community members shared their powerful insights, stories, and hopes for the next generation — and now, we’re bringing those voices to the table.

    Join us as we unpack what the village had to say: the challenges, the triumphs, and the collective wisdom shaping how we raise and support Black boys today.

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    39 min
  • Episode 12 Back After a Break: Here’s What Happened”

    Episode 12 – Back After a Break: Here’s What Happened

    “After a little summer pause, we’re back at the table with laptops open and drinks in hand. In this episode, we catch up on the stories, updates, and highlights from the past few months before diving into what’s next.”

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    45 min
  • EP10: Men and Friendships: "Why It’s Complicated”

    In the next episode of Laptops and Drinks, we dive into the heart of male connection with a powerful two-part discussion: “Men and Friendships: Why It’s Complicated” and “Do Men Talk About Mental Health?”. This emotionally honest episode explores how vulnerability, masculinity, and mental health shape the way men connect — or struggle to. It’s raw, real, and more relatable than you might expect

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    41 min
  • EP8: Drinks and Thoughts Part 2 "Respectfully, No: Boundaries, Biles & Black Hair at Work”

    In Part 2, we’re diving into the art of saying no—from Michelle Obama skipping Trump’s inauguration to setting boundaries in everyday life. We reflect on Simone Biles’ powerful mental health journey and what her return to the Olympics could mean. Plus, we unpack the emotional labour placed on Black professional women who constantly find themselves educating colleagues about natural hair and identity in the workplace.

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    34 min
  • EP7: Drinks and Thoughts "Poly Love, Plane Chaos & The Diversity Delusion"

    This week we're talking about Neyo’s unapologetic polyamorous lifestyle and the viral drama of a flight that turned back to NYC just two hours away from landing in Tokyo. We also reflect on Stephen Lawrence Day, 32 years on, and the ongoing conversation around race and representation in the UK. A viral TikTok sparked discussion when a Black woman revealed she didn’t make her first Black friend until age 26.

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    43 min

About Laptops and Drinks

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Laptops and Drinks was inspired by a group of professional black women coming together, wanting to share some of the honest conversations about life’s dilemmas and experiences.  Growing up we…