Cooking with positivity

Happy Tuesday family, . What does it really take to grow as a writer? On this Talk About It Tuesday, we draw inspiration from the powerful life and guidance of Maya Angelou, exploring discipline, truth-telling, creative courage, and the importance of finding your authentic voice. This episode is a reminder that writing isn't just about words on paper… it's about purpose, healing, and legacy.✨ Read deeply.✨ Write honestly.✨ Trust your creativity.And keep the conversation going, tomorrow we sit down with JDA J . for our Book Club discussion. Because at Cooking With Positivity, growth happens when we learn, share, and build together.

Happy Monday family, In this episode of Monday & You episode, we reflect on the powerful women who helped shape our Women's HerStory Month journey. From entrepreneurs and community builders to trailblazers in culture, food, and industry, we honor the voices, stories, and lessons that continue to inspire growth and purpose.We also take time to thank the CWP family for supporting Royal's art competition, remind listeners about our upcoming Game Night championship, and preview this week's Book Club discussion with JDa J.Because at Cooking With Positivity, we don't just talk about history — we build legacy together.

It's Friday, that means we're talking music , we're talking fun , we're talking games , we're talking fun friday free Friday positive raffle.Tap in ,and get this amazing deal with lucky cajun . https://theluckycajun.com/?sca_ref=10726594.Al052tBsohuse our code CWP$2JerkAnd make sure to leave your questions for JDa J, for our book club discussion of Chosen By A Young Boss, next week.

This week on Throwback Thursday, we step into The Boss Theater for a powerful cultural reflection. Lisa and myself rank our Top Women-Led Black Biopic Films and soundtracks . From stories of resilience and revolution to voices that defined generations, this episode explores how film and music work together to preserve history, honor impact, and inspire growth. Get ready for nostalgia, and celebration as we each reveal our rankings

In this special Women's Month conversation, Cooking With Positivity shines a light on the strength, discipline, and determination of women working in spaces that keep our world moving every single day. I sit down with longtime friend Janice, a professional truck driver with over five years of experience who is also building her own trucking company while navigating the realities of life on the road. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of working in a male-dominated industry, the importance of independence and ownership, and what resilience truly looks like in real time. This episode also dives into the unique food culture of trucking life , from comfort meals after long drives to discovering hidden food gems across different cities and how travel shapes perspective, discipline, and personal growth. Through honest conversation and shared history, this discussion highlights the power of showing up for your goals, pushing past limitations, and creating your own lane even when the journey feels uncertain.

Hey family, and welcome to Sip & Sound a Talk About It Tuesday experience here on Cooking With Positivity.This week's episode, “Truth in the Smoke,” invites listeners to slow down, sip intentionally, and reflect on the power of emotional honesty in our relationships and personal growth journeys.Inspired by Heather Headley's “Ain't It Funny,” we explore the quiet moments of realization that often come after change, distance, and self-reflection. Through music and mindful conversation, this episode encourages listeners to consider the truths they may be avoiding and the clarity that can come from facing them with courage.Paired with my Truth in the Smoke cocktail , a smoked black tea citrus drink symbolizing depth, warmth, complexity, and clarity . This Sip & Sound experience blends sound, flavor, and feeling into a moment of intentional pause.We also check in with the CWP Book Club on Chosen by a Young Boss by JDa J, invite listeners to share their reflections on emotional honesty, and remind the community to continue supporting Royal in her journey toward the Top Five.artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696Listeners interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to connect, as featured drinks and products may be highlighted in future Sip & Sound episodes.Take this time to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with your truth , because growth often begins when the smoke clears.

Hey family, happy Monday, my favorite day of the week.This Monday we're discussing food sovereignty and food innovation , how access to food, land, and creativity in the kitchen can shape stronger communities and more empowered lifestyles.In our From Soil to Strength segment, we honor Fannie Lou Hamer and her work with the Freedom Farm Cooperative, a powerful example of how growing food and owning land can create dignity and opportunity. We also highlight modern women continuing this mission, including Leah Penniman, Karen Washington, Erika Allen, Olivia Watkins, and Shirley Sherrod, who are helping transform the way communities think about sustainability and food access.We also reflect on finding innovative ways to nourish ourselves, even in small spaces, including creating simple home growing environments and rethinking how we use what we already have.Also in this week's Stretch the Pack , where one ingredient becomes the foundation for multiple meal possibilities. Be sure to read the full article on Z.R.Z catering food lovers blog, for the complete breakdown and inspiration.Don't forget to play along with our Fun Free Friday “Name That Recipe” game on social media, continue supporting Royal with your votes artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696, and consider joining the Core 15 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribefor exclusive experiences like movie nights, food demos, private shopping events, and honorary co-host opportunities.Let's start the week grounded in intention, creativity, and positivity.

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Happy Thursday family, you know what that means. Another TBT this Thursday, we are hitting up the boss theater for a revisited monolog, and tapping into Throwback Thursday with Lisa De'Shon first ,ever interview on cooking with positivity.

Today on Cooking With Positivity, we move from wisdom to competition energy.We open the episode reflecting on strength, growth, and purpose through the legacy of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman physician in the United States. Her journey reminds us that real progress begins with believing we belong — even in spaces that were never designed for us.From there, we shift into Game Night territory as we replay the trash-talk audio from Golden Spoon Crown Champion Eric G, setting the tone for his upcoming championship defense against challenger J.C. Strickland.If you missed Talkin'Ish, this is your chance to catch the competitive energy, the mindset, and the story building behind this month's Game Night matchup.This episode blends:✨ historical wisdom

Talkin' Ish Episode RecapTonight's Talkin' Ish conversation was definitely one for the books. The CWP family came together live on Podbean and broke down some of the conversations that had everybody saying:“You won't believe this ish.”We covered everything from the BAFTA moment involving Michael B. Jordan, to the viral conversation surrounding Cam Newton's comments about women and value after having children, and even the hotel coffee maker hygiene story that has people rethinking their next cup of coffee while traveling.We also checked in with the CWP community, including a quick CWP Awards visual update, and played some championship trash talking from Eric G as he prepares to defend his title against J.C. Strickland at Game Night.And of course, one of the most powerful parts of the night was hearing from the CWP family during our “You Won't Believe This Ish” family letters, where we shared real stories and real situations from members of the community.If you missed the live conversation, don't worry.The replay is now available, so you can still catch the full discussion and hear everything the CWP family had to say.And for those who enjoy joining us live…Talkin' Ish will be going live next month on YouTube, so the whole CWP family can watch, react, and join the conversation together.Stay connected, stay engaged, and as always…Cooking With Positivity is more than a podcast — it's a family.

This week on Cooking With Positivity, we kick off another Monday & You episode by celebrating Women's Herstory Month and highlighting powerful women who paved the way in STEM and medicine.Inspired by the brilliance behind Hidden Figures, we go deeper into the stories of women whose work changed history. This episode features a spotlight on Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman physician in the United States, and Dr. Betty Washington Greene, a trailblazing chemist whose research helped shape the world of industrial science.We also recognize the modern-day women continuing that legacy today, reminding us that representation in science, medicine, and innovation still matters.Of course, we keep things true to the Cooking With Positivity mission by bringing it back to the kitchen with this week's Stretch the Pack Tip. One pack of chicken breasts turned into six nights of meals — from jerk chicken soup to casserole, Taco Tuesday chicken bites, and crispy chicken tenders — proving that creativity in the kitchen can stretch both your plate and your wallet.And our community mission continues:

It's Fun Free Friday with the CWP Family, and today's episode is all about celebration, connection, and a little friendly competition.This week we're revealing the answers to our Two Truths & A Lie challenge, shouting out members of the CWP family who participated, and preparing everyone for our upcoming Women HerStory Bingo Night LIVE on Podbean next Friday.Our bingo game will feature clues and fun facts based on the incredible women we've highlighted this month on Cooking with Positivity — including Baby Esther, the Maroon Women, Virginia Burke, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, JDa J, and more.Make sure you download your bingo card and bring it with you to the live show.

This week on The Boss Theater, Zykia and Lisa De'Shon bring a little kitchen humor with a quick phone call skit inspired by what's cooking in the Cooking with Positivity kitchen.Zykia shares how she used Lucky Cajun's “What A Jerk” seasoning to create her Jerk Chicken Soup, while Lisa plans her next meal using the Lucky Cajun Taco Blend.Sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation between friends to spark recipe inspiration.

Join us as we celebrate herstory month ; going down memory lane. Remembering honoring the women who helped us create herstory right here at cooking whith positivity. Including our very own co-host and family member Lisa De'Shon. Please remember to vote for Royal, a young woman who is building herstory everyday.artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696And for those of you who want to become a cwp Core15 family member, and receive some extra perks or just continue to support the women of CWP be sure to subscribe. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribe

Happy Tuesday, family.It'family. It's book Tuesday. And this month, we're reading chosen by young boss by our family members, CWP Writers Society Award Nominee JDa J. Make sure you're following along, and you drop those questions for JDa J. Who know, your question maybe picked for our book discussion. We are also diving in and sinking our teeth into another Book & Bite. Also, because I forgot yesterday, I am providing you guys with not only the recipe card and grocery list for our jerk Chicken Soup, but I'm also gonna provide you with the 3 lamb pack. You're not only getting your 2 set articles for today, but you're going to get an additional article. Also remember that there are only 15 core family spots open. So be sure to grab yours. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribeAnd please remember to vote for Royal artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696Happy Reading!

Happy Monday family, my favorite day of the week. We are kicking off this new season with women's herstory month honoring the women responsible for helping spread and preserve the spread of jerk seasoning. Also recaping the fun we had at the CWP awards. And if you want to be further in the in the CWP family loop, than you want to join the core 15 today. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookingwithpositivity/subscribe

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Happy Monday family. Today's word is healing. Healing our mind. Healing our body. Healing our spirit. And protecting our positive space and energy. Also don't forget to vote for your favorite family member and for Royal in the Artistic Kids competition.https://form.jotform.com/cookingwithpositivity/cwp-award-ballot-2024artistickid.org/2026/royal-d696

If you missed us live, don't fret.Here is the replay of our fun free Friday, positive live where we play bingo and just had a chill time.Hopefully , you can join us next time

Join us as we have a riveting discussion with our CWP award winning family member Delphine McClelland. About her new installment to her dark series ; Dark secrets. We'll be asking burning questions and some book club member questions. You don't want to miss this

Join us as we sit down with Zenda Burley , AKA Zenstoriezz. Our new family member, who tells stories on tiktok and does arts and crafts for our youth.

Join us as we introduce our new segment book and bite. Also, celebrate Black History Month with us by honoring your body and your life. Poetry for the soul, stew for the spirit.

It's Friday! so you know what that means, time to get live!If you couldn't make the live, make sure you listen all the way through to this replay.Wanna find out if you are the fun food Friday, positive winner and make sure you leave your comment to our game.Because you will receive more raffle entries

Join us as we sit down with our new family member , George Blackwell Smith as he fills us in on his cookbook , No BS Holiday Cookbook. Also his seasonings and The Lucky Cajun Brand

Happy Monday family. We are diving into some black history fun facts. As well as a recipe that will not only stretch your back and belly. But your pockets as well. So let's kick this week off right, with positivity of course.

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We're chatting about how to stay motivated and push yourself to reach your financial and entrepreneurial goals . Let's chat family. Also be sure to vote for your favorite family member for the CWP awards. https://form.jotform.com/cookingwithpositivity/cwp-award-ballot-2024

Happy book club Tuesday family.We are discussing our book club book of the month.Depraved devotion by Morgan Bridges.We are also discussing our next book for our book club.Tap in and follow along.

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Happy Tuesday family.We are talking books, talking awards.Talking words, we are talking.It's talk about it Tuesday , let's dive into it and make sure you guys go vote for your favorite family member for the cwp awards https://form.jotform.com/cookingwithpositivity/cwp-award-ballot-2024

Happy Monday family. I hope your week is off to a great start. Let's dive in with recalls on some of this food you have in our refrigerator. Also cooking with positivity voters ballots are open tap in vote for your favorite family member.

What's going on family. Your favorite CWP host are back with the new year. New host chat , and we're ready to dive in and chat about what we're expecting for 2026 and what we are looking forward to doing and have planned. We are also talking about food. You know this is cooking with positivity. Let's dive in

Are you comfortable in your own skin? Do you know how to define yourself? What word describes your identity and how you show up in the world? All that and more on this episode of Monday anand you

Happy Tuesday, family. We are talking food recalls, our CWP book club book for the month and our fellow author family members, books that are out.

Happy Monday family. We are kicking off this week with another versatile item that you need to have in your house to stretch, not only your back and belly but your pocket as well. We are also talking about the holidays and we are talking about the CWP awards.

Welcome to the boss theater, family.We are diving into It : to derry. We're also diving into another dish that will not only stretch your back and belly, but your pockets as well. We will also be announcing the nominees for the Positively social award

Happy Tuesday, family. We are back for another book talk Tuesday, we will be discussing our cwp book club book Slay, by Brittany Morris. Sharing another dish to stretch not only your back and belly but your pockets as well. We also will be announcing the nominees for our CWP writer society award.

Welcome back to TBT family. We are talking bel-air seseries finale. We are talking about more essential items you should have in your home to stretch not only your back and belly , but your pockets as well.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Find out on this episode as we discuss the origin of the egg. I also will be sharing my recipe for potato soup and the nominees for the positively magicaward.Don't forget to leave your vote for your favorite family member on this episode.

Welcome to TBT family. Join us while we discuss one of my favorite shows, Reasonable doubt, and we discuss some award shows you can tap into this award season. Also what recipes can strstretch your back and your pockets. as well as the nomineed for our positively business award.

Turkey Day is over and it is time to move on to the Christmas and Kwanzaa holiday. What are you celebrating, and how are you getting gifts for those you love? I will be giving you some great gift ideas that wont break your pockets.And will be personal enough to put a smile on any loved one's face. I also will be giving you some food tips to help stretch your grocery list this holiday season.

Happy Monday family.I hope you're week is off to a great start. I will be dropping some facts about food this episode. I will also be giving you some fun tips and recipes and ideas for your holiday season.

Happy Tuesday family. We are back with another episode. And this episode is all about the words of the of the language.

Happy Tuesday family. We are sticking with our word of the time, and that is focus. We are talking about focusing on the positive out of things that are easily viewed as the negative.

Happy Monday family. We are collecting ourselves and staying focused. We are pouring into others and building a positive atmosphere for us to go forward positively

We are tapping in for our word for the month.month. We're talking about the book that we are reading. Hopefully getting your feedback your thoughts your feelings about the book.

Welcome to TBT , this Thursday we are remembering those we've lost recently , and i'm giving you my rendition of my favorite scene from hidden figures.

Hey family, you are in for a treat. Our very own Lisa Deshon is blessing us with a sneak preview of her book. Enjoy

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Welcome to CWP presents game night (the game show). We will be playing our fun games that we play right here on cooking with positivity and more based on the show. If you would like to be a contestant hit us up and let us know so we can get you on the next episode.