In this episode Venus introduces a new segment to the R & B Bistro Up Close & Personal information repertoire called the Bistro Financial Spotlight. This is the 1st episode of the financial spotlight segment, which will be featured quarterly. The Bistro resident financial guru Sylvester Knox, President and CEO of The Knox Group Wealth Management will provide financial advice and take questions each quarter.

On this Christmas edition/ last show of the year Venus sits down with Meteorologist and motivational speaker Monique Robinson. Monique is one of the top 40 under 40 most influential African Americans in the Triad, a TED X Speaker and the Universities of Maryland’s class of top 30 under 30 Alumni. Monique shares information about her career and so much more!

Venus gets up close and personal with Actor, Producer, Director, Songwriter, Vocalist, James Blake Carrington from "Orange is the New Black" and "For Life. to discuss his new musical project" Never Give Up", his other Film and TV projects and more.

In this episode of The R & B Bistro UCP, Venus chats with the author of " Deceit" , Dr Carol Lynn Patterson.

Get your mind ready because you are going to have a lot of thoughts to express after you hear these ladies chat it up about the lies, the first lady experiences, degrading issues and the abuse covered in Deceit.

As usual, even though the subjects depicted in the work of fiction are serious, the interview is still informative, inspirating, motivating and full of fun and Edutainment. You will want to read this book.

In this episode of The R & B Bistro Up Close & Personal, Venus chats with the incomparable Antonio Mclendon, about all his latest projects. Including the new song, I’m in Love” with the band, Output/ Input. Enjoy getting up close and personal with this extradentary singer and find out why he is a self-proclaimed “Life Spirational artist”.

Venus sits down with the phenomenal Rev, Dr Stefanie Minatee creator and director of the dynamic Jubilation choir, which started at the New Jersey Performance Arts Center.  The conversation covers, her music, her latest project and the massive stroke that almost took her life and much more.

This episode continues the 5-year anniversary of the show and welcomes Sylvester Knox, CEO and President of The Knox Group Wealth Management back to the Bistro.  Sylvester gives tips to walk out of 2021 and into 2022 with a better plan for your finances.  He provides advice on year end common income planning mistakes, IRAs, tax diversification and more.

This is and information packed show.

In this episode, Venus introduces a new segment to the R&B Bistro Up Close & Personal called "Stop the Music". This show stops the music to talk about and shed a light on depression. Depression is a mental illness and should not be ignored. Life is filled with many ups and downs that can cause depression. In this show, Venus talks about some of the causes and her own experiences. The show is filled with information, inspiration, motivation, packed with Edutainment and some humor too!

 If you have been missing Real R & B ,Ashford & Simpson style, you will love this episode.  Venus chats with the ultimate performers, Mr. & Mrs. aka Chandlar and Karen J.  They make wonderful music together and separate all while running  an entertainment company for events all over the world

They share their experiences of working with Capital records, Warner Brothers, Arista and more ,giving tips for a successful music career. This  episode is packed with information.

In this episode we talk to the Young   Entrepreneur, CEO and creator of Purely Perfect Hair Care Products.    In her journey to find products to  manage her own  natural hair, Lauryn  created products that help with  growth and  healthy hair care management.  Her story will remind you of the great Madam CJ Walker.