The Dirty Bag Podcast

Cookie talks about the comparisons of France versus American protests and selective memory with the Black Lives Matter movement kicking off in Ferguson. She breaks down how civilians were forced to become journalists due to mishandling of narratives and how it may have lead to current influencers occupying media spaces. She raises the question of demanding front line sacrifices for no concerns of aftercare and holding space for truth-tellers with traditional media training.

Cookie unpacks the discourse around the viral Ulta hair services and price gouging in the beauty industry. Does the lack of old school common courtesy contribute to the disconnect between great customer service and chasing a profit? She also pivots to community building in the aftermath of Culture Con. What does showing up for each other as a community actually consist of and are we told focused on building our businesses that we lose sight of genuine connecting?

Cookie talks success in due time, the art of gratitude, using your influence to make societal changes, midterm elections, and the colonization of cultural classics a.k.a struggle meals.

Cookie unpacks the backlash Jasmine Crockett received from presenting a Congressional recognition to Chris Brown on the recent tour stop in Dallas. She breaks down what could be considered greater offenses given alleged AIPAC candidate support and how protecting women can often come with fine print if our favorite artists are apart of the conversation.

Cookie reports live in Atlanta on the red carpet at the Sheen Magazine Awards and talks with Lex P and Drea Nicole, hosts of the wildly successful Pour Minds Podcast as they’re honored with Podcast Of The Year.

Cookie talks about the discourse around public decently in light of the Tuskegee University crack down on student dress codes, the double standard with Yung Miami’s music while ignoring the violence and misogyny in past and present Hip-Hop, and how Real Housewives of Atlanta fallout between best friends Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton is a cautionary tale of mixing business and sisterhood.

Cookie takes on the Essence Festival Of The Culture as a credentialed media partner and unpacks her creative journey with gratitude. She breaks down the culture of New Orleans and why black spaces of joy and children must be protected.

In the first of a two-part episode, brand strategist, writer, actress, and influencer Luscious Barbie returns to bring us her latest updates on the heels of her rom-com release “Dating While Delusional”. She reveals the expansion to include Latino businesses for this year’s Southern Taste Of Dallas Awards. Luscious breaks down marketing strategies, mistakes causing restaurant shutdowns, and why politics has no place in community awards ceremonies.

Cookie finally embraces the once dreaded “auntie” title. She talks about lessons of a 40 something, lessons on life, love, and relationships. In this episode, the nieces getting a masterclass on aging and how to maximize your prime years.

Cookie gives insight to the culture of her hometown St. Louis as it pertains to politics. She unpacks the importance of prioritizing grassroots organizing those relationships being key to keeping a pulse on the city. In the wake of Jasmine Crockett’s support of Congressman Wesley Bell with Cori Bush fighting to reclaim her seat, the question is raised on politicians being bought and paid for? Where is the disconnect between Jasmine Crockett and Cori Bush? Is there an unrealistic expectation of black women in politics being allies by default?