Bitches Love Brunch

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join Quiana and producer Tiffani Alexander as they have a discussion surrounding the 2023 Writer Guild of America strike. They also discuss the podcaster personas and the millennial's obsession with dating advice, Brunch is served! Don't forget to tip!

Join Quiana this week as her and long-time friend Owen Patterson discuss their reconnection in the DMV and health and wellness in the Black Community. Owen and Quiana both share about their journeys with their family losses and what honoring your loved one throughout the grieving process has looked like. If you're in the DMV and need a workout you can find Owen here: Instagram @owenp.iii Cheers! Brunch is back!

On this week's episode, Quiana brings on a special guest Rachel Kerr Founder of the Beauty Boost based in Columbus, Ohio. They spend time diving into Rachel's passion for building community for women to feel empowered, healthy and beautiful. Rachel and Quiana also touch on the importance of women owning their power of having it all, but not all at once. Follow The Beauty Boost on Instagram Website: https://linktr.ee/thebeautyboostcolumbus

Quiana brings a long-time friend and sister Alexis Moorer to this week's episode to discuss her road to motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join these ladies as they share more about how they met, what support looks like with friends that have families and how to implement self-care into your busy routines. Pass the mimosas: Knocks Whiskey Works Tips of the week: The City of Cleveland - All-Star Weekend Brittany Hopkins- Bey - Glam by Brittany @the1brittany Brunch spots: Willie B's - Nashville, TN Double Nickel - Cleveland, OH If you want to learn more about Alexis and her creative projects follow and support @Lexcreatesomething Moorer's Auto Spa in Cleveland, Ohio for mobile detailing follow @moorersautospa

Join Quiana with special guest, Chef Kumar, Culinary Entrepreneur discusses his journey to transitioning into the private chef of Travis Kelce from the Super Bowl-winning- Kansas City Chiefs. Throughout this episode, they discuss the importance of cultural influence that Kumar has infused into this artistry in the kitchen. Never leaving behind the pillars of family, philanthropy, and love that they have for friendship and community throughout the process. This brunch takes you through their journey and their evolving dreams. Tips of the week: Lanny Smoot, Disney Imagineer, and Research Fellow Sonique Saturday, Saturday House Corey and Jeremy, Founders of Grille 55 Brunch Spots: Pancake Pantry, Nashville, TN Red Bird, Downtown LA

Join Quiana as she interviews long-time friend Jerome Tillman who is an American professional basketball player for Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya in Japan. They catch up and talk about Jerome's commitment to basketball throughout his life and how he started his business, Unkmn. Check out Jerome's online store here: unkmnclothing.com Instagram: @unkmnclothing Tips of the week: The Rory and Mal Show Jerome's mom! ( Mrs. Tillman) Earn Your Leisure Podcast Brunch spots: Breakfast at Barneys Atlanta, GA Ellen's Dallas, TX Bonus Brunch spot!! Eggs n' Things Japan

On this week's episode, Quiana brings on a special guest Rhandi Foster, Owner of Choate Body skin care line for problematic skin to talk about self care and being a female black business owner. They spend time recapping what brought them to want to pursue various levels of entrepreneurship while also mixing in their creativity. Rhandi also touches on the importance of self care and how to properly take care of your skin using 100% natural ingredients. Tips of the week: Brunch spots: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe Chicago, IL Summer House West Lake, OH Shop Choate Body, using code: Bitcheslovebrunch for 20% off Follow Choate Body on Instagram @Choatebody Follow Rhandi on Instagram @rhandikai

Join Quiana as she prepares to welcome you back for the 4th Season of the Bitches Love Brunch Podcast. With special guest, Alex they explore the nuances of finding your path to your version of success. Alex takes us on a deep dive into her personal and professional journey as a mental health advocate in Toledo, Ohio. They also talk about what has transpired of the last year during the break of the show, and also share the importance of maintaining your mental heal during a global pandemic. We have missed you all! We are so glad that we're back! Expect more episodes to drop bi-weekly! Cheers!

In this week's episode, Kourtni and Quiana are wrapping up their last episode of the season. Kourtni also shares her farewell as our now friend of the show. Just a forewarning, Quiana is hella emotional this episode lol. They also welcome a special guest, Kya, to chat about the concept of exemplifying support during these trying times for your loved ones. Tune in to also hear more about the importance of voting , along with some additional steps you can take to activate your voice by your actions this election season. Kourtni and Quiana both have exciting announcements to share soon so grab your mimosas for laughter, education and a few tears as we send our girl off in style. Cheers!

On this week's episode, Kourtni and Quiana discuss the complexities of liberation while experiencing Christian guilt. They explore how this has impacted their relationships, sexuality and finances. Be sure to grab your mimosas for much needed girl time this week. Tips: Prestige Auto Clean Auto Detail Service Cleveland, OH @prestigeautoclean_llc Jazmine Real Estate/Interior Design Nashville/Clarksville, TN @designeragentjas Chefs: @MealsKitchentv @naturallynicolebrunch Based in Chicago, IL

On this week’s episode: Kourtni and Quiana continue to unpack what protecting Black women and Black men as a community looks like on a day-to-day basis. We also explore the hidden gems what your family means when they ask you to pick up items for the cookout! Tune it for some laughs, encouragement and big announcement at the end of the episode. Grab your mimosas! It’s brunch time! Cheers! Tips of the week: NBA Star’s that are advocating for #BreonnaTaylor Malone Mukwende: Medical student that has created a book to show symptoms on darker skin Representative John Lewis: Rest in paradise! Chef of the week: Chef, Kiano Moju @kianomoju

On this week's episode, Kourtni and Quiana talk about more about the social impacts of the Coronavirus, and how they manage when their faith runs low. Take some time to join the brunch and unpack with us during brunch! Grab your mimosas, its brunch time! Tips of the week: Juan and Gee Smalls in College Park, Georgia Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar Nonprofit, The Gentlemen’s Foundation Krys, Black Therapist in Cleveland, Ohio @mytherapistsays Brunch chef: Dominican/Caribbean food inspiration Chef: @inspiredwithatwist Brunch Spot: Hen Quarter, Black-owned Dublin, Ohio @henquarterdublin

On this week’s episode 66, Kourtni and Quiana are taking a deep dive into relationships. They unpack what “dying” to their relationships looks like them, and also have to navigate receiving constructive criticism from your partner based on Will Catlett and wife’s Instagram conversation. Are you ready to pass the mimosa? We’re going there this week! Cheers babes! All black everything! Tips of the week: Dr. James Alberty, co-owner of The Link, Chiropractic, family medicine, PT and so much more in Cleveland, Ohio @007_nupe @linktohealth Shannon Ashford, How to Ally for Black Women at Work @shanashford7 Chef of the week: @mrgoodlycooks

On this week’s episode, Kourtni and Quiana take some time to reflect on the state of the world. They share their perspective surrounding the looting and rioting as a form of protesting, working while being black and trying to balance it all. We hope you’re able to grab some gems and are able to enjoy some much needed time of rest as well. We can’t wait to see you at brunch! Cheers! Tips of the week: Mikey Williams The Columbus Freedom Fund Brunch spot of the week: Lifestyle Café, @plantbasedlifestylecafe Black-owned in Columbus, Ohio

We recorded this episode before the uprising, and want to honor all of our brothers and sisters in the fight towards #Blacklivesmatter. During today's episode, we discuss Imposter Syndrome and the power of the Black dreams. We hope that this episode uplifts you during these times and that some of this information can assist in letting you know you are not alone. Brunch is the perfect place to unwind with your friends to let your hair down, so come join us for some knowledge and laughs.  We love you, babes! Stay well.  Cheers!  Follow us! Instagram: @bitches__love__brunch Facebook group: Bitches Love Brunch Like, rate and give us a review.

Kourtni and Quiana have a guest in the building! Guest-host, Jerome (@jaystilldontplay) joins us for brunch this week. Join us as three friends come together to discuss the road to getting their finances in order. Life is full of lessons! We're giving away gems...  Cheers, Babes!  Follow us! Instagram: @bitches__love__brunchFacebook group: Bitches Love Brunch Thank you to our guest-host, Jerome! Follow him: @jaystilldontplay

Join Kourtni and Quiana on this week's episode as they talk about addressing emotional availability in a relationship and identifying, for them, the red and green flags that come along with it. They also dive into their experiences with how they have maintained friendships during seasons of growth. Tune in as they share gems, tips and their chef of the week! Cheers! Follow us on Instagram @bitches__love__brunch Join our Facebook group: Bitches Love Brunch

In this week’s episode, Kourtni and, Quiana talk about managing relationships with your friends you established through your ex-partners. We also take the time to dispel the difference between addressing conflict vs. approaching conflict. It’s safe to say, we can remain cool, but you might need to take a seat elsewhere. Grab your mimosas, We are still headed to brunch! Follow us on Instagram @bitches__love__brunch Join our Facebook group: Bitches Love Brunch

On this week's episode, Kourtni and Quiana discuss making the adjustments to their new ways of life. They unpack being flexible and mastering the art of change. Brunch is still on the agenda each week! Stay tuned to hear about the chef's we think you should follow for all the recipe deets. Grab your mimosas! It's brunch time!

In today's episode Kourtni, Quiana and guest-host Nici (@prettynici) discuss their quarantine experiences due to the Corona Virus. They unpack their new routines, adjustments that needed to be made, and social media flirting during The Rona. The conversation continues as they dive into the topic of blacks occupying gentrified communities. Buckle up + grab your mimosas! This brunch has taken off... Find our guest host across all social media platforms @prettynici Thanks for joining us on the show, sis!

On this week's episode, Kourtni and Quiana recap their weekend together in Nashville to celebrate Quiana's birthday. They are sharing positive affirmations, and side eyes all episode. Join the conversation about when to disclose your sexuality when dating, and what we think could happen if you turn down a marriage proposal. Grab your mimosas, brunch bees!

On this week's episode we begin to unpack confidence. We're wrapping up another interesting whirlwind of a month in 2020, and we needed to check in with ourselves. Join us as we share some laughs, unpack some difficult truths and enjoy some drinks! Cheers, babes! p.s. It's Black History every month

Join Kourtni and Quiana for their biweekly dosage of brunch alongside some soulful nourishment. This week they address the layered experiences of watching the Gayle King interview unfold, and the public display of hate language toward black women, grief and despair as our community mourns in the public eye, yet again. Grab your mimosas, babes! We're walking through the spectrum of emotions on this one. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana explore the nuances of the disassociation of emotions as black women in various spaces. The conversation also explores addressing gas lighting and the importance of defining your experiences. Ya'll know the laughs are there, but this one gets super real! Grab your mimosas, babes! Enjoy the brunch!

Do you want photo cred for your screenshots, too? They're going there! Kourtni and Quiana address having social media etiquette and the trickery of the "repost". In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. they are also covering the meaning of service. It's all in the action! Happy Birthday Dr. King! We hope our service deepens the legacy you paved. Grab your mimosas, babes! Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana catch up over brunch to chat about how to stay level headed during the new year when the ex returns. Have your ex's reached out over the holiday? It's funny how that happens. How you holding up, sis? They also dive into art of balancing not giving fucks and compassion. We're taking it there this year! Happy New Year, brunch babes! As always, cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana are back at it again with Season 3! It's been a minute, ya'll! We're so glad to be back brunchin' + of course sharing a few drinks after busy days. We open up about where we've been while on our break and jump right back into the mess. We discuss strategizing a pivot and right back into the political warfare that's happening in these 50 states we call America. Grab ya mimosas! It's about to get fun!

Kourtni and Quiana celebrate their two year anniversary with special guest, Lauren Welch. Join the conversation as we unpack workplace harassment, harassment identifiers, and lots of wine. On a personal note, we would like to thank each and everyone of you for listening for the past two years. We are taking time to revamp during this milestone to come back bigger and better. Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to the friend, that tells all the friends! We will be back in no time! Happy Anniversary, brunch babes! Cheers

Join Kourtni, Quiana, and special guest Kashmere as we explore our relationships with food. Yes, food. Yes, you two are in relationship. Eating is a daily ritual that we all practice, but sometimes give little thought to. Share some laughs, some truths, and a few recipes with us. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana take a deep dive with special guest, Rob, to learn more about allyship. Join the conversation as we learn more about how to support our LGBTQ+ community and how embrace being an ally in our every day lives. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana take a deep dive into how women flirt. Not all women, but ourselves haha! We make an unexpected call to the homie and have a convo about men's flirting preferences. Of course there are gems, tips and lots of laughter. Get in on the convo! Cheers!

Hello, brunch babes! We are back and back with the shits. Join us as we discuss our experiences with proper planning and how to effectively run your businesses. We also discuss the strength of women seen globally! We are back and better than ever! We missed you all. P.S- No matter how your day plays out try not to get upset mid-day. Mid-day madness can throw the vibes off for the day :) Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana take some deep dives this week as we talk about the power of confrontation and negotiation. David Banner might have been thrown around in this convo, along with many other brunch tangents we all get lost in. Ya'll know how we do! Announcement: We are taking a small break! Just a little tiny one. We will be back bigger and better, with lots of ways you guys can grow with us. We love ya'll forreal! Until then, brunch your hearts out! Send us your fav brunch spots and topics to Blovebrunchpodcast@gmail.com. We cannot wait to hear from you! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they dive into the topic of preparing as you transition, Ayesha Curry, and helping Kournti to intro herself. It's always a good time when it's brunch time! Cheers! IG @bitches__love__brunch Facebook Page: Bitches Love Brunch Facebook group: Bitches Love Brunch

Join Kournti and Quiana as they discuss their personal health journeys and the decisions that led them to make lifestyle changes. Are you getting your health right for life or summer? Let's talk about it! Cheers!

Join Kournti and Quiana as they have a discussion surrounding matching energies and the pros and cons of social media. The drinks could be flowing! Come join the brunch to find out! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they honor Nipsey Hussel and dive into the conversation about returning back home to the hood. This episode is vital for our community as we all mourn, heal and reconcile our communities. We are beautiful together! #LongLiveNip Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they continue the conversation of the black tax. This conversation explores more nuances of the weights that we experience and this topic includes cultural relations as well. Grab your mimosas! It's brunch time! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they dig into a conversation based on delayed gratification and paying the Black Tax. Are we overdue for a Black Tax refund check??? Join in on the brunch! Cheers!

Join Kournti and Quiana on this week's episode to gain perspective on how they feel about the Jussie Smollett case. Quiana could be dating....or not. Ya'll know we like to go there from time to time... Come sit in on this brunch! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they take you through a journey of some of their favorite experiences related to Black History Month. We hope that you've taken time this month to reflect on your blackness and the beauty it brings to this world. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana discuss the plight of black women and girls....we're exhausted ya'll. It's our duty to fight for us until we ALL get it right! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they chat with long-time friend Marco as he walks them through his new journey on BET's Hustle in Brooklyn. Watch three friends reunite and celebrate as they all take the leaps of a lifetime. Go pour your mimosas now, you'll need it! Cheers!

Join Kourtni, Quiana, and special guest Larry as we get into the topic of love and marriage! Larry walks us through his first year of marriage and we dive deep into what love means. You know we spice it up with a game, civic duties(s/o to Kourtni), and laughs in between. Ya'll don't want to miss this one! Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana discuss the power of exercising your "no". They also spend some time discussing doing the work and creating boundaries so that you can enjoy your holiday celebrations. This is our Christmas gift to you! Enjoy your holidays and Happy New Years! Cheers!

Join Kourtni and Quiana as they tackle a few tough conversations. They discuss the residual effects of divorce. They also discuss the effects of tough parental relationships especially around the holiday seasons. You know they through jokes all throughout the convo. Grab your mimosas, this episode is going places! Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana discuss what happens when you choose the wrong friend. You must tune in to unpack that statement. They also walk through their favorite Thanksgiving dishes and family activities. Not to mention, they share how they really feel about a few dishes that might make an appearance at your local giving of thanks gatherings. Cheers! Happy Thanksgiving, frans!

Kourtni and Quiana address how they can be better allies. They discuss if the relationship you have with others can affect how you can advocate for others. Dive deeper as they explore the notion of an ally and how their roles impacts themselves, the people they love, and the people they want to grow along side of. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana discuss the process of leaving when you're in too deep. They also discuss their margin for error with others as they navigate through shortcomings and disappointments. We turned 30 this week, so we're acting very grown in this episode. Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana talk about when they NEEDED to have the sex talk. Dive in as we address sex, relationships and Christianity. We do it all because we're well rounded like that... Cheers!

Kourtni and Quiana discuss some of their biggest risks. Some risks came with great sacrifice and reward, and a few with some losses. You have to listen to hear all the details. Kourtni also unpacks one of her recent dates. Drop in to her experience and give us some of your perspectives at blovebrunchpodcast@gmail.com Cheers!