Champagne Wives Podcast

Summer is right around the corner…are you ready? In their Season Six finale the ladies hilariously walk through the glow up routines they use to get their minds, bodies and souls ready for summer. They also reflect on some of the major life changes that took place this season and of course they've got a what's popping for you! Enjoy!

In this episode we're sharing our opinions on some provocative conversation topics that we usually don't publicly speak about as black females. Cheers!

Hey Y'all! In this episode, we got school drop off ready and were joined by a Local Highschool Principal who answers our questions about ways to best support our school aged children at each stage of their educational journey to increase their chance for success despite the challenging classroom environment some of them face. Cheers!

We're back and talking about unpopular opinions when it comes to relationships and friendships. Cheers!

This week we are joined in studio by Owner and CEO of Birdhouse Publishing, Jai Collier. The mother, wife, Corporate DEI practitioner, Real Estate Broker and self proclaimed “recovering Lawyer” shares her story of overcoming odds, being audacious about achieving her goals and how pivots in life don't mean you need to pause your plans. We're so excited to share this inspiring conversation with you!

In this episode we welcome friend to the show, Adam Nelson from The Culturally Distinct Podcast. We are talking about the underrated traits that actually matter in a partner that social media doesn't highlight that you may want to consider. Adam also joins us for What's Poppin' and let's just say the corks start flying! Cheers!

Have you recently left a situation that doesn't serve you? GREAT!! Are you struggling with lingering thoughts and missing that person or situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is an episode you don't want to miss. We're talking about ways to detach from that person or thing that has a mental or emotional hold on you.

Wondering if you're in the right romantic partnership? Wondering if there's a person out there for you who's more compatible, compassionate or communicative? Sis, we've all be there. Deciding whether you're settling in a relationship can be a difficult and deeply personal process to go through. In this episode we discuss some of the factors to consider when contemplating if you should stay or leave.

The energy this year is MORE in 2024. This is our year and we feel it. ✨ In this episode, we're discussing how we plan to move in abundance mentally, physically, and emotionally so we can create the life of our dreams. Cheers!

Unhealthy patterns, we all have them. Some are major and others are minor. Regardless of the size, letting go of these patterns can be challenging, but is definitely possible with commitment and effort. Join Kelly & Nicole as they reveal their unhealthy patterns and the steps they are taking to release them. Cheers!

Have you ever wanted to get honest AND useful advice from a Dating Coach who's focused on the success of brown and black women in the dating world? We've got you Babe! In this episode, we are joined by Anwar White, Dating Coach and host of the Get Your Guy Podcast. You don't want to miss his hot takes, hard truths, and tea on how to navigate these dating waters. Cheers

Happy New Year Babe! We've missed you! In their Season 6 opener, Kelly & Nicole reflect on lessons learned from 2023 and what they are excited for in 2024. They also get caught up on ALL the pop culture shenanigans that took place in between seasons with an extended What's Poppin.

In their Season 5 Finale, Kelly and Nicole take you behind the mic and play a fun game that reveals details of their 3-year friendship. In a world where "No New Friends" is touted as a badge of honor, we can safely say that saying does not apply here and our lives are much richer with each other in it. Cheers!

Kelly and Nicole pay a long overdue visit to their dear friend Adam host of Culturally Distinct Podcast. The trio hilariously recounts how CWP got it's start, what we've learned along the way, and discuss the need for female accountability in relationships. Adam gets messy at the end but y'all can skip over that part! Cheers!

This week we discuss Jada Pinkett-Smith and her recent revelation that she and her husband Will Smith have been separated since 2016. Have they figured out the secret sauce to making it work by taking an unconventional approach to marriage? Would you? Could you? Have you? We're sharing our thoughts and opinions. Cheers!

Maintaining your standards, Dating with intentionality, Dating as a single mother....The Champagne Wives are talking about it all in this episode. We're also weighing in on Tia Mowrey's recent comments about the state of the dating pool. Cheers!

When life gets to LIFING, it's important to maintain the right mindset. Affirmations are the key to helping us disrupt negative thinking habits and to create space in our heads for positive thoughts. This week we are sharing some of our favorite Affirmations that have helped us as Black women, in Corporate America, friendships, relationships and during challenging times. Cheers!

We're baaaaacccckkk! Catch up with Kelly and Nicole as they recap their experiences at The Renaissance concert. Cheers!

As you grow and evolve, your threshold for the BS lowers exponentially. Join Kelly and Nicole as they share their list of things they are TOO GROWN for and just won't make space for at this stage of life. And don't miss this hilarious What's Poppin'! We were in TEARS!! Cheers!

What level of social responsibility should society put on celebrities? Should people with platforms be viewed as rolemodels or should they be viewed solely as entertainers? In this episode, Kelly and Nicole share their opinions on this topic and discuss examples of where we see this in pop culture, THE culture, sports and education. Cheers!

Reinventing yourself at any age can be a daunting task but it can also be an incredibly rewarding one. It's a chance to start over, to create a new life for yourself if you choose...the possibilities are endless. Whether you're ready to level up, or feeling unfulfilled you don't want to miss this candid conversation with Kelly & Nicole who discuss their respective reinvention processes and how they are navigating through them. Cheers!

Come join the ladies of CWP as they have an extended What's Poppin conversation. They're talking about all of your favorite topics, KeKe and Usher, the Carliee Russell dis and re-apearance, all those White celebs who partied in Idaho and having the age old debate on splitting the bill when you go out to dinner with friends. Grab your glass and tap in! Cheers!

The convo continues with Krew Season and were talking about DMs, relationship reciprocity, expressing your needs in a relationship so much more! Cheers!

We pick up where we left off with the guys from Krew Season and talking about how to foster sustainable relationships, decerning relationship perpetrators, the importance of knowing yourself before you enter a relationship and so much more! We're also discussing some of their most viral reels! Cheers!

The ladies of Champagne Wives Podcast have another sit down with Krew Season for their Season 5 opener and we're having an evolved conversation about dating and marraige. In this 4-part season opener, we asked the questions all ladies want answers to. You do not want to miss this! Cheers!

In our season 4 finale we're talking about all things, from anxiety, intuition, the pursuit of happiness, the importance of self-awareness and regulation, religion, relationships, TikTok...basically everything. We also took a moment to reflect on the season and share the impact it had on us. This is one you don't want to miss! Cheers!

First Comes Love, then comes Marriage, Then comes Kwame in the baby carriage - or something like that. Becoming a parent is no small feat and, in a world, full of Pinterest and Instagram Momm-ing, it's easy to compare yourself to others and feel like you don't measure up. Check out the conversation we had on some of the parenting lessons we had to learn to be able to fully enjoy our parenting experiences. Cheers!

Everyone is talking about the red flags to watchout for in relationships but where are the conversations about Green Flags?!?! We've got you babe. Check out this episode where we list some of the green flags we look(ed) for in potential partners. Cheers!

Anyone else freak(ing) out about turning 40?

This week we are joined in studio by the lovely and talented Jacqueline Davis owner of JFIT Lifestyle LLC. In this episode, we discuss the importance of fitness at every age, how to find the motivation to start a fitness program, BBLs and lots more! Cheers!

As modern-day women, we often times find ourselves juggling so many priorities and at times to our detriment. By the end of the day we're tired and can feel like we've accomplished nothing for ourselves and everything for the people around us. That feeling can leave us empty, burnt out, exhausted and effect out mental health. In this episode, Kelly and Nicole open up and share how the pandemic amplified that feeling for them and some of the things they are doing to rebalance. Cheers!

What's the best part of the Black female experience?  And what parts can you do without?  Kelly & Nicole share their thoughts in this week's episode. Cheers! 

Are you or have you ever been the Black sidekick in a friend group or at work? Join Kelly and Nicole as they discuss their thoughts and experiences on this topic and weigh in on how the black sidekick is portrayed in the media. This week's What's Poppin' is hilarious! Cheers!

Kelly & Nicole welcome RaQuel Hopkins Owner of Success is Complicated to the studio to have an authentic and honest discussion on how our thoughts and understanding on topics like Mental Health, Personal growth, Healing, Vulnerability and Success might be limiting the impact we can have in this world. Cheers!

Looking to take your manifestations to the next level? Us too Chile! Don't know where or how to start? Well, you're in the right place! Join Kelly & Nicole as they disuss the power of manifestation and the intersectionality between manifestation, visualization and faith. Cheers!

We're back with our Season 4 opener and reflecting on some of the lessons we learned in 2022 and giving you a preview of what to expect this season. Cheers!

Join Kelly & Nicole for their final episode of the season as they give behind the scenes ☕️ on some of their favorite and not so favorite viral moments and share what they are thankful for this season. Cheers!

We get it, we've been fairly independent women who take initiative and identify solutions to problems with little to no guidance. Simply put we can accomplish ALOT of things when we put our mind to it. As motivated women, we have been conditioned to push through regardless of the hurdles in front of us, even if it is to the detriment of our mental and emotional wellbeing. Our question is does it have to be that way? Join Kelly & Nicole as they have an intimate and vulnerable discussion about how they hold space & nurture the little girl within when they've hit those mental and emotional walls. Cheers!

Kelly and Nicole are joined by Tamara Jones a licensed Professional Counselor and Sex Therapist and owner of Tamera Jones Impacts to talk about how to identify your emotional triggers, when you've trauma bonded and how we heal from traumatic relationships. We also talk about sex in this one child, so make sure your volume isn't too loud! Cheers!

In this Episode Kelly & Nicole chat about some the red flags to look out for and offer advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in your marriage

Let's talk about what submission is in relationships, why it gets a bad rep and what it takes for a women (yes even an Alpha Woman)to actually submit to her partner. Cheers!

What things should you consider when choosing your future spouse? Kelly & Nicole share their opinions on what you should be looking for and watching out for! Cheers! 

Do you have a history of dating or attracting nice guys but have a preferencee for the bad boy? Or are you a magnet for bad boys and in search of the nice guys? Let's talk about it! Cheers!

Have you been cheated on? Or were you in a Poly relationship and didn't even know it? Let's discuss!

Which role is better? Do you want to be a wife? Are you ok with being a GF? Let's dicuss!

Season 3 is live!

Do you remember your 20's? Fun Times? Or not so much? If you had a chance, what would you tell your 20 something year old self today? Join Kelly & Nicole as they reflect on some key things that motherhood, marriage and their careers have taught them that they wish they knew in their 20's. Cheers!

In this episode we discuss what it means to be a F.I.T.S and if it's possible to keep that title

Fresh off of Summer Jam HTX Kelly & Nicole recap the performances, artist meet and greets & weigh in on the fashions they saw on AND off stage. Tune in to hear them discuss the difference between body positivity and attention seeking and the fine line between the two. Cheers!

Hey babe! Is there a universal definition for the word toxic? Today, we find it gets passed around like a hookah on Sunday funday and might have lost it's true meaning. In this episode where we discuss our thoughts on the concept and share some of our toxic traits.  Cheers!

Kelly & Nicole talk to Mike & Tim - Owners of 125 Entertainment and the producers of Summer Jam HTX - the most anticipated music festival coming to Houston this Summer on June 11th. In this episode we talk about how they turned their love of music into a business venture and how they are looking to change the music festival game in Houston.