Dark Sugar Podcast

When I was younger the emotional trauma caused me to develop people pleasing as a coping mechanism and I carried it with me through my other relationships. People pleasing is something that I even struggle with today.

Social media is a whole other world. It’s what we want to see and want to show. With social distancing in effect I’ve been reflecting on how social media has affected my confidence and how I even feel about podcasting. Also this corona virus is wild. Y’all I underestimated. No toilet paper, really?

Let’s talk about the generational curses that plague black families and how we can break them

I recently submitted my Ancestry DNA kit in for results. I have questions that need to be answered about family history secrets!

Listen in on my reflection of 2019. Even though there were hardships there was also growth.

Why do Black men date white women? Are Black women bitter? Are we jealous?

I’m reflecting more on how I feel to be out of my mom’s house and I’m also talking about why I started my podcast in the first place.

I speak on the fears and realizations I’ve had of having parents that are over 65.

I’ve struggled with my natural for most of my life. White Supremest Beauty Standards enforced by black culture. this is my journey

I have a huge life update that I want to share! Also, T.I is the weirdest dad ever. & What happened to Kanye West?

I have been working as a substitute teacher for almost a year now and there is so much that I've learned about the education system. Not all children receive the same education with no fault of their own. Socioeconomics plays a major part in this. Let's talk

In this episode I’m cohosting with my friend Jackie to discuss her experience as a Vietnamese American. We talk about prejudices and discrimination that Asians face as well as Asians being POC.

My partner and I talk about a woman's accountability in a relationship. Don't worry we will talk about men too.

In today’s episode I’m discussing my fear of death, losing a loved one, and how Mac Miller helped me cope.

If you don’t follow society’s timeline it’s easy to feel behind. I use tools to overcome feeling like I’m not where I’m supposed to be in life or that I’m failure.

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In this episode I talk about how I grew up in terms of religion and what I believe now.

In this episode, I talk about colorism in the hip hop community. Why do we seem to sweep it under the rug?

This past month I feel like my sanity was tested and I had to put myself first and practice self care in order to save myself. I put myself first.

To protest police brutality and the mistreatment of people of color I don’t stand for the National Anthem or say the Pledge of Agillence.

My guest co-host Emma & I are talking about our experience with privilege as WOC.

i was diagnosed w/Complex PTSD in college and i’m going to take you through my journey and how it’s helped me learn about myself.

Are there do’s and don’ts for living with your significant other? How do you know when you’re ready? What are some challenges that you may face?

It took me a long time to realize that my parents are human and even though they aren't they way I want them to be they have tried their best.

What are the red flags in a toxic relationship? Let's talk.

Positive thinking has really helped me overcome depression & anxiety. Our minds have so much power and we are more in control than we think.

Stay with me, I know I'm rambling in this episode. All my life I've been told that I'm "white" or that I'm not "black". I'm looking back on how it has affected me.

I'm talking about my experience with having a mental illness and taking medicine for it.

Let's open up the conversation and talk about sex. Why is something that is so natural so taboo?

Last week I launched my DarkSugarPodcast Facebook page and a troll reminded me how racist people can be. Let's talk.

Here's what I think about immigration..

Listen to me ramble in my car about the effects of colorism in the black community. I don't think we talk about this enough!

My experience with the word "nigga" and "nigger" EXPLICIT WARNING: RACIAL AND HOMOPHOBIC SLURS

listen to me ramble about the importance of self love and how it ties into relationships

We're picking up right where we left off (literally). Emma, Whitney, & I sit down and talk about our sexuality, stereotypes, and I realize bisexuality is a spectrum!

Listen to us discuss how sexuality intersects with every part of life.

Do you buy from black owned(POC also) business? Why or why not? Should we seek them out?

We're going in! Listen to our experience as black women about hair!

Privilege in Higher Education: A Chat with Educated black women

Sexuality and Black Queerness

I'm sure ya'll have heard the tea already. We're talking about how f*cked up the beauty industry/make up community is! SOUND OFF.

Part 2, Internalized Trauma & Colorism

Affirm and Appreciate our Differences

We're new Ariana Grande fans, ok? Give us a break. Listen in To see if we are grateful for any of our exes.

You Asked, We Answered Part 2! Y’all came through with the questions. See how deep our conversations get!!