Thank You For Asking

This week we’re joined by Mel Gill founder of the Latina-owned romance bookstore and subscription box company Steamy Lit. Together we unpack the romance of it all. In our own ways, we’re all looking for love and connection. We want to feel, to express, and to share and receive love in ways that make us feel whole. It’s no surprise that we’re drawn to the stories we find in romance novels, but being a proud Romance reader doesn’t always come easy.

We talk through the stories, the shame, and the ways we’ve learned to embrace ourselves, our self-love, our self-pleasure. And yes, every single one of our spicy book tropes!

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From the bookshelf: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan

The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

The Boyfriend Project

The Singles Table by Sara Desai

Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas

Mr. Cane by Shanora Williams

Twisted Love Series by Ana Huang

Rosie Adams

Christina Lauren

Peggy Roberts

Claire Contreras

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Episode Summary

This week we sit down with Akilah Hughes! A published author, comedian, YouTuber, podcaster and an actress just to name a few of her hats. We talk through going from passion to purpose, navigating winding career pivots, and how to stay grounded during this “peak internet” information age.

Show Notes

Shop Akilah’s book

Obviously: Stories from My Timeline (https://bookshop.org/books/obviously-stories-from-my-timeline/9781101998908)

From the bookshelf: Yearbook by Seth Rogan (https://bookshop.org/books/yearbook-9781984825407/9781984825407)

The Arc of Scythe (https://bookshop.org/books/the-arc-of-a-scythe-trilogy-scythe-thunderhead-the-toll/9781534461536)

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Airmega Air Filter

Moon Lamp

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Episode Summary

This week, Amber is on the mic solo to welcome back the community and reflect on the heaviness that we can’t seem to shake as we enter this third year of our very not normal “new normal.”

Show Notes

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This week, Amber is on the mic solo to close out the amazing first season of Thank You For Asking.

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This week, Amber is joined by a COUPLE for the first time in Thank You For Asking history! Allison of @allisonreadsdc is joined by her fiancé, Bae to talk books, self-care, and the keys they’ve found to making a relationship work…even in a pandemic. Note: Bae asked to remain anonymous in this episode, so her name was censored to protect her identity.

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This week, Amber is on the mic solo sharing her experience with starting from the bottom. Whether you’re starting a new job, a family, or moving we can all relate to that feeling of being back at the starting line.

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This week, Amber is joined by infertility advocate Regina Townsend to talk about the things they NEVER mentioned in sex ed. Please note that there is a content warning for this episode -- if you are currently at a place in your fertility journey where these topics are sensitive, please protect your mental health and skip this episode. If you are listening with littles, we do discuss sex and the reproductive system in this episode.

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Resources: https://thebrokenbrownegg.org/resources/ 

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This week, Amber is joined by Cree Myles, a bookstagramer and creative behind the "Black Like We Never Left" read-a-thon. The two chat about why and how books are political, what it looks like to create with intention, and the importance of setting boundaries.

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This week, Amber is joined by author Jayne Allen to chat about writing, self-care, and the power of intention. The two talk about Jayne’s unconventional pathway to traditional publishing and the inspiration behind her book,  "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted".

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