Chit Chat Connoisseur

Hiiiiiiii there friends! If you've been living under a rock, maybe you haven't heard of "Scandoval" and the drama taking place on Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules". The scandal that's taken over the globe (well maybe the nation) has us all in a tizzy as we try to make sense of the affair that rocked our worlds. #TeamArianaForever. And who better to deep dive into all things VPR and Bravo? None other than one of our favorite Bravo content creators and ally of the pod, @Bravooomg! This super-sized episode was so much fun to record and, as always, a treat! #ChatSoon -- Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

Happy PRIDE Month, y'all! We had the most enlightening and delightful chat with Jessi Diaz-Martinez, owner of Sirenita Craft Co. Talk about authenticity and positivity, folks! Jessi opens up about her experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and living peacefully and authentically. We also chat about breaking out of the traditions of our upbringing and intersectionality in the queer community. What an absolute treat and gem of an episode. Get into it y'all. Chat Soon! - Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

Hello! Or shall we say "annyeong haseyo"? We had the best time chatting with Kathy & Laura, the dynamic Latina hosts from the Mia2K podcast. Kathy & Laura are bringing K-pop fun to South Florida, creating a community of fans, and beyond. We get into all things K-pop, its influence on American culture, their recent visit to South Korea, as well as language and lingo. I learned a ton and now have a fave K-pop Spotify playlist. Love to see it! Get into this fun and insightful conversation! #WhatATime #UltBias - Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

What. An. Episode. We had a vulnerable and transparent chit-chat with LaToya Williams, MA-MFT, founder of Your Greatest Good Coaching and advocate of emotional intelligence and personal empowerment. LaToya (aka Mo) and I get really honest about our mental health journey and what it means to be "neuro spicy" in the Black and Brown community. We also get into the uptick of ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnoses of women in their 30s and 40s and how it has impacted the lives of so many who have struggled and thrived with this superpower. This whole episode should be an advertisement for "I SAID WHAT I SAID", really. Join us for this raw and honest episode as we get into it all and disrupt the norms in every way. I'm grateful for these conversations and hope this impacts you in a positive way. Chat Soon! Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with none other than Emily Nielsen, owner of Lively Balance Wellness, Boise Goat Yoga, and host of the amazing podcast "Joyful Affirmations". During this delightful conversation, we go through Emily's journey of finding her purpose in fitness and wellness and what it means to truly live a fulfilled life. We get into all things wellness, gratitude, purpose, the 6 G's, goat yoga (OMG!!!), a sprinkle of pop culture, and end in a beautiful guided meditation. This conversation was what I needed (in the best way) and I'm sure you will enjoy it! Chat Soon! -- Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

Well hello! We connected with an old friend, Brittany Walker, and got into all things passion, the performing arts, career, and the realizations that come with age. Brittany is the Founder and Choreographer of Evolve Dance in Southern Colorado. Listen in on our honest and open chat. It's a great one. Chat Soon! -- Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

This week, we connected with Nellie Acevedo, Traffic Tricks Course Creator, Host of the Black Moms Chat Podcast, and founder of brooklynactivemama.com. Nellie gets into all things blogs, generating interest and traffic online, balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, and even shares some of her favorite on-the-go recipes! Check it out and be sure to follow her helpful tips and resources. Chat Soon! -- Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

We had the pleasure of chatting with former Florida State Senator and Senior Political Advisor for Florida Rising, Dwight Bullard and got into all things voting, the country's political climate, and using our power as voters. Check out this insightful conversation on how we can use our voice as voters, the issues at hand, and so much more. Chat Soon! -- Check out our website: www.heyalisha.com/podcast Follow the Chit Chat Connoisseur IG: www.instagram.com/chitchatconnoisseur Follow Alisha on IG: www.instagram.com/heyalishahey

One of our favorites, Nefertiti Alexander, made a stop on the pod! Nefertiti is the CEO of Brooklyn Social and Digital Marketing Account Executive/ Content Creator with Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc. We get into the evolution of social media when you had to have a college email address to use Facebook (what a time), the algorithm, going viral on TikTok, why Twilight is TERRIBLE and so much more. Check it out! #ChatSoon

What a pleasure it was to chat with Ms. Tonya Todd! Tonya is an author, actress, and activist living in Las Vegas and bringing her incredible talent and stories to life. Get into our conversation on representation and diversity in film, advocating on behalf of others, Batman, and our Oscar predictions (GO WILL SMITH!). Also, be sure to follow Tonya and check out her podcast, 52 Love! Chat Soon!

Hello everyone! This week we chit chat with CEO + Co-Founder of Smith Blends, Shola Smith! We talk about turning your purpose into a business, entrepreneurship, and connecting to faith throughout the process. Smith Blends offers an incredible variety of natural teas that boost health and wellness. Check out the inspiring episode and journey on the latest episode. Chat Soon!

Jambo! This week we kee-kee with the AMAZING Morgan Rae, fitness instructor and the creator of "The Alt Fit Experience". Morgan gets into her health and wellness journey, breaking the mold in the fitness industry, and her love for Lenny Kravitz which OBVIOUSLY makes sense. Check out her workouts, fitness tour dates, merch, and more on HERE! Her incredible energy is contagious and this episode was well worth the wait. Vibrate higher, y'all! #ChatSoon

This week we chat with one of our favorite folks! Chanel Carroll, actress & entrepreneur, hangs out with the pod and talks to us about her journey breaking into the industry as an actress and performer. Not only is she performing her way into commercials and some of our favorite TV shows, but she also is a media maven and knows all things pop culture - which we STAN. AND as the Founder + CEO of Jean Gray Candle Co., Chanel is giving us the gift of CANDLES! Enjoy 10% OFF your favorite Jean Gray candle by using the promo code: CHIT CHAT! Enjoy the episode! #ChatSoon

Welcome Back! Welcome Back! Welcome Back! We had a little bit of a breaky-break from the pod, but are BACK with our first amazing guest of 2022. We had a chance to sit down and chat with Josanta Gray Emegano (@josantag), CEO + Founder of Grayscaled Media, and The Olivia Pope of Beauty. She's also an avid BravoTV fan (like yours truly) and we get into all things minority-owned brands, representation in major retailers, "Kenya Moore Hair Care"

We had a kee-kee with one of our favorite Bravo and RealityTV friends this week - Zach from Bravooomg! With all of the heaviness in the world as of late, we wanted to have fun and get into the craziness of the Real Housewives, Ultimate Girls Trip, and so much more. We hope you have a happy holiday season and we can't wait for our special guest coming to the pod in February 2022! #ChatSoon

This week Alisha and her childhood friend, Aly Nicely, have a chit-chat about navigating difficult spaces (including Corporate America) as a Black woman. We also explore what it means to be your most authentic self in spaces where you are the only "one" in the room. Check out this candid and insightful episode and share! #ChatSoon

This week Alisha and Pranoo finally get to chat about Pranoo's incredible bookstore in West Palm Beach, Rohi's Readery. This must-visit in South Florida is a social justice-driven children's bookstore, but also a place for adults to come and learn! We get into DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access), education in schools and the workplace, honoring our ancestors and so much more. Check out some of Pranoo's fave books below! Chat Soon! "My Rainbow" - DeShanna Neal and Trinity Neal "Bindus Bindis" - Supriya Kelkar Lucas Makes a Comeback - Igor Plohl Boogie Boogie, Y'all - C. G. Esperanza Ambitious Girl - Meena Harris Eyes That Kiss in the Corners - Joanna Ho Ohana Means Family - Ilima Loomis Paletero Man - Lucky Diaz Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors - Hena Khan Papa, Daddy, and Riley - Seamus Kirst Isaac and His Amazing Asperger Superpowers - Melanie Walsh When Charley Met Emma - Amy Webb We are Water Protectors- Carole Lindstrom

On the Season 3 Premiere of the pod, we chat with our Culture Correspondent, Daniel Stokes who is also the Senior Program Lead of Employee Connections at Door Dash. Daniel and Alisha get into all things pop culture, reality TV, and provide true escapism from the heaviness of the world by giving you laughs, foolery, and more. Check it out!

This week, we sit down and chat with an old friend! Michelle Arrazcaeta, the founder of Super Good Biz, explores how businesses and consumer power can create change. We get into the social and environmental responsibility of large and small businesses and throw in some childhood stories for a little razzle dazzle. Enjoy!

This week we chat with Paola Mendez, founder of The Blogger Union, a resource and community for all things blogging, content creation, and online presence. We get into her inspiration for The Blogger Union, helpful tips and tricks for bloggers, upcoming events, projects, and so much more!

Alisha sits down with life coach and movement facilitator, Whitney Pyles, to discuss her journey in life, leaps of faith, tuning in with your spiritual side, and mindful movements.

Alisha chats with Tasemere, Founder of The DM Firm, and gets down to the nitty-gritty on entrepreneurship, pitching and scaling your business, amplifying Black businesses, and so much more!

This week we chat with Taj McGill, Founder of the South Florida Fashion Academy, South Florida's accredited Fashion and Beauty school where students leave with their high school diploma AND experience in the fashion and beauty industry. We get into entrepreneurship, fashion, representation, finding your purpose, and so much more!

Honored to be chatting with the lovely Sydoney, founder of A Peace of Grief. Sydoney created a community of grieving mothers and has found purpose and healing while sharing her journey and truth.

This week Alisha and special, hilarious, amazing guest Zach from Bravooomg chat about ALL THINGS BRAVO TV. We get into the Real Housewives, Summer House, our problematic favorite Bravolebrities and so much more.

This week Alisha chats with special guest, Audi Barnes, a Black poet, essayist, and Founder of We Have Voices, a nonprofit organization based in Central Florida. The discussion surrounds the importance of poetry, its presence, and relevance in Black culture. We get into representation, inspiration, and our fave - Ms. Amanda Gorman.

Alisha and special guest and luxury event planner, Jasmine, chat about her journey as a new small business owner of The Gathering Place Co. We chat about channeling your passion into a business, learning from failures, and fostering an environment of togetherness and community.

Check out our BRAND NEW season and the latest Chit Chat Connoisseur Podcast episode “For The Culture: A 2021 Q1 Roundup” with Alisha and special guest host, Adriana Alicia. We chat about all the latest tea going on (so far) this year. Get into our unsolicited opinions on the latest TV shows, the Royal Family, and pop culture in general.

This week we chat with a very special guest, Rachel Yap, who talks to us about her experience as an Abortion Support Coach. She talks to us about the healing process many women go through when faced with having to make the difficult decision of having an abortion. This is certainly an episode that is insightful, offers resources on healing, and overall information on this life choice so many women are faced with.

Alisha & Special Guest, Dr. Mary Cervantes, virtually chat about navigating our mental health and why it is so important - especially during this time. *We had some technical difficulties and delays in the middle of the episode but we recap it all just in case!

Alisha and special guest Amanda, chat about all things makeup, beauty, and "FTL Beauty", a South Florida guide for beauty businesses and Broward's only beauty directory.

This week we chat with Family Mediator, Kayla Hankerson, and break down how to make divorce and co-parenting suck less.

This week we sit down with Financial Educator, Danielle Shirley, and discuss managing your finances and the best ways to educate our youth on financial wellness!

Alisha & special guest Adriana discuss dating during quarantine.

Black Lives Matter | In light of recent events, this episode of Chit Chat Connoisseur discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, racism in this country, as well as resources and tools that people can utilize to be an advocate of justice for Black people.

Welcome to Chit Chat Connoisseur! My name is Alisha and I'm so happy to have you here with us. Join us every week for chit chat on all topics under the sun including love, life, pop culture, and everything in between. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and join us every week! See you soon!