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Success. What does that word even mean? Success is defined differently for different people and this week we give you all our own personal definitions. We also share how they have evolved throughout our twenties and what keeps us constantly reaching for success.

Way back in our first season, we provided you all with a list of some of our favorite books. Since then, we’ve read plenty more and want to share some things that we’re reading as well as our perspective with a Book Talk! Tell us what you’re reading!

Books Mentioned

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Four Things Women Want from a Man

We recently learned of a rap artist named Ryan Nicole. We were blown away by her artistry and, conveniently, she was in NY and could spare some time to talk. During our chat with her, we learned that rapping isn't her only gift and we find out more about why she is known for being a "quadruple threat." Check out our interview with her and make sure you support!

Find out about All Things Ryan Nicole on her website www.msryannicole.com

Follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @RyanNicole

As “millennials,” it appears that social media is at the heart of all that we do. We’re constantly doing it for the gram, snapping our vacations, sliding in someone’s dms and ultimately making personal moments public because of the hunger for likes. Social Media is both a blessing and a curse. Listen to our stance on the social media charged world that we live in.

In continuing with our dating #allsummer16 series, we have to distinguish between the two types of men women will encounter in a relationship: A Simp and an Alpha Male. I’m pretty sure at some point we have all encountered the two. How do you distinguish and what do you do when you have either on your hands? Well we don’t have all of the answers and so we invited our former “camera man” Terrell in on the conversation for some male perspective.

You can follow Terrel on Instagram at @iam_blackexcellence

In continuing with our dating #allsummer16 series, we have to distinguish between the two types of men women will encounter in a relationship: A Simp and an Alpha Male. I’m pretty sure at some point we have all encountered the two. How do you distinguish and what do you do when you have either on your hands? Well we don’t have all of the answers and so we invited our former “camera man” Terrell in on the conversation for some male perspective.

Here is the videos that inspired this episode

https://youtu.be/5NaWfo9M9F4

This week we reunite with the podcasting duo aka The Cure!

This is a two part mash up / crossover episode. That means you have to go to their website or head over to their soundcloud to hear part one, then check us out for part to. I can promise you that this is an episode to remember!

Connect with the cure on their website | soundcloud | iTunes | Twitter | Instagram

Situationships are the thing these days. Many people end up in situationships quicker than relationships for various reasons. This week, we break down the term, tap into our own experiences with situationships and invite a male voice into the conversation. Kiran aka @NonProphet_ makes some valuable points about reasons men lure women & themselves into situationships without that being the initial intention.

You can connect with Kiran on his website Kirandavid.com OR on his various social media platforms: Twitter @NonProphet_ || Snapchat @iSlapThirsties || IG @MinisterKDavid

Episode 40 marks our second birthday of podcasting. We are grateful for your continued support as we grow. So, how are we celebrating, you ask? In true #CareFreeBlackGirl fashion we sing our hearts out to 15 songs every Black girl (or woman) should know. If there's a song you don't know, get familiar!

P.S. The topic idea stemmed from this Madame Noir article "Songs Every Black Girl Knows" We enjoyed this so much we were inspired  to create our own.

Growing up in a Black household and being surrounded by peers who are predominantly Black, it is easy to develop our own niche through language alone. This week, we explore "things Black people say" on so many different levels. We invited The Bodega Podcast to join in on the conversation!