Cherry Hibiscus Tea

The incomparable Shana A. from lesbian.erotic.poetry bares her soul on the first season finale of Cherry Hibiscus Tea! She talks about her namesake, how a crush changed the course of her destiny, and gave her the push she needed to complete her book, Passions of Love. Check it out! Check out Shana A on Instagram here or here. Follow Cherry Hibiscus Tea on Instagram here. Listen to Gustaav & Jobii - Acoustick here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Comedian Kyndra Crump speaks her truth about the power words have to heal...or to wound. She shares one time an edgy joke landed her in hot water with an angry audience. Also, she shares the story of her first same-sex relationship, and her complex relationship with her mother. Note that Kyndra also TRIES to turn things around on L.M.! Keyword: TRIES. Take a listen! Follow Kyndra Crump’s Youtube channel here. You can also find her here on Instagram. Find Cherry Hibiscus Tea on Instagram here. Listen to Justnormal - The Old One here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

This week, we speak with actor, writer, producer and director Sandra Hamlin. Sandra talks with us about how she created opportunities for herself until she not only found a seat at the table, but sat herself at the head of it. She also talks about her short film, "Pieces", her first same-sex relationship, and the inspiration for her Black Cherry piece, "Warm Velvet." (Sandra, if you're reading this, I'm still waiting for my red velvet cake. Thanks!) Watch Sandra's film Pieces here. Learn more about Black Cherry here. Hear Jobii - Main Cabin here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Outspoken author Nkenge Browner stops by for a fun interview to discuss her latest book, D*ck and Donuts, why she dislikes being called “Queen” and why studs ain’t ISH. Stop what you’re doing (I promise you it’s not as entertaining) and listen. Find Nkenge Browner here. Follow Nkenge on Instagram. Follow LM Bennett on Instagram. Listen to Crashplay by PinklooksWhite here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Author of the Real Lesbians of Atlanta series author, Aunt Georgia Lee, stops by to chat about her work in the Atlanta LGBTQ+ scene, preserving the legacy of Black Lesbian writers and...her love for soap operas! Find Caught Up & Strapped Up here. Check out Lesbian411.info! Aunt Georgia Lee mentions multi-hyphenate lesbian creative Cheryl Dunye, whose work is found here. Listen to Xavy Rusan - Twissin Top here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Did you peep the jaw-dropping, for-GROWN-ears-only bonus episode, Anticipation? The author, the sensational Literary Stud drops in to talk about growing up as a masculine of center Preacher’s Kid, her series “Maxi’s Place” and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode! Follow Literary Stud on Instagram here. Get the Maxi’s Place series here. Find out more about Anticipation, and Black Cherry, here. To listen to Duck in a Box by Jobii, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Picture this: you, candlelight, a glass of wine, and something chocolate. Listen to Erikka The Narrator read the steamy (and hilarious!) "Anticipation", by Literary Stud.  This episode is definitely rated: Grown Folks ONLY! Anticipation is part of Black Cherry, an all black, all queer lesbian anthology that is now available on Audible. You can check out Black Cherry here. If you're new to Audible, grab your copy here.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Author Verde Arzu sits down to talk about creating works with black, queer characters, her passion for teaching, and an explosive tea question you'll want to hear! Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe and rate. Find Verde Arzu online here. Follow L.M. Bennett on Instagram here. Verde Arzu highly recommends author Ann Allen Shockley, whose books can be found here. Listen to Yomoti - Playground here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Angel Mystique drops by to discuss what it was like growing up in a family of writers, her talent for writing poetry, and...the dreaded tea question you'll have to hear to believe. And hearing is believing, right? Riiiiight. Follow Angel Mystique on Facebook. Follow L.M. Bennett on Instagram. Listen to Jobii - Snake Plant here. Angel Mystique is a contributing author to Black Cherry, A Black Lesbian Anthology. Find out more about the book here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

This week, L.M. sits down with poet and blogger, Yvonne Moore as the two discuss how poetry helps her access her emotions, whether studs can be bisexual, writing risqué pieces, and a story involving a boiled egg that you need to hear. Don't miss this episode! Find Yvonne Moore's poetry here and her blog here. Follow Yvonne Moore on Instagram here. Follow Cherry Hibiscus Tea on Instagram. Find Black Cherry here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

L'Monique King drops by to answer L.M.'s nosy questions about her selfie meltdown, her poetry collective, and to share the incredible tale of the maybe-date that turned into a meet-cute that turned into a 24-year love affair! Find L'Monique King online here and on Instagram. Get From Collards to Callaloo here. Purchasing from this affiliate link helps us bring you more content! Follow Cherry Hibiscus Tea on Instagram. Get Black Cherry: A Black Lesbian Anthology here. Listen to Jazzy Winter here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

New Adult Fantasy #ownvoices author, D.L. Sims, sits down to discuss their coming twice, as Agender and Ace, how they approach storytelling...and a spanking bench? What?! You'll just have to tune in to see how that ties in now, won't you? Visit D.L. Sims here and on Instagram. Buy The King Trials here. Follow L.M. Bennett on Instagram. Check out the Cherry Hibiscus Tea Instagram here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Dreux Jordan stops by the podcast to discuss what it means for them to be Non-Binary and Queer, the awe-inspiring moment when they discovered their spiritual purpose, and mentoring children coming into themselves at an early age. Follow Dreux Jordan at weird.simba and amor_jomei. AmorJomei.com Follow L.M. Bennett on Instagram. Today's song is Houston Lean, by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist. Learn more about L.M. and Dreux's project, Black Cherry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Jersey City's own Dujuana Sharese sits down with L.M. Bennett to talk about her first experience at a poetry slam, how a rival orchestrated her coming out, and the origins of her "nickname." This week's theme is Motor City Swang, by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist. Find Dujuana Sharese here. Find L.M. Bennett here. Follow Cherry Hibiscus Tea on IG. Get Black Cherry here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Voice Actor, Erikka the Narrator, joins us this week to talk about her coming out, how she knocked her first audiobook audition out of the park, and heteronormativity as it relates to the femme/stud dynamic. And also, diamond...members! (How exciting!) The Perfect Waters: Odessa is found here. Follow Erikka the Narrator on Instagram. Follow L.M. Bennett on Instagram. Get Smartface - I'd Rather Sleep here. Get Black Cherry here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support

Welcome to Cherry Hibiscus Tea, where we meet the artists behind the words. This week, L.M. Bennett sits down to have a chat with poet, author and entrepreneur, Marquitta Martin! Marquitta shares her coming out journey, talks about her love for Eric Jerome Dickey, and how she navigates being an introvert who shares deeply personal works with others. This Week's Music: Dusty Decks - Spinning The Wheels Get Tempted to Touch here. Follow Marquitta on IG. Follow Cherry Hibiscus Tea on IG for show notes, full lineup and bonus content. Follow L.M. Bennett on IG. About Black Cherry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cherry-hibiscus-tea/support