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Two long-distance best friends (@cionnasimone + @jai.stew) kee-keeing about growing up Black, the woes of adulthood, and people on the Internet.

Gem Droppa


    • Jan 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    PEACE OF MIND IS THE REAL BAG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 36:19


    Oh, hey yall! It's a NEW YEAR. We are on a new vibe and vibrating higher this time around. In this episode, we talked about spirituality on a deeper level, what it means to have spiritual goals, and how important it is to set your own spiritual tone. You know we always try to be helpful when we can so we also shared a few ways on how you can turn your spiritually up a notch in 2022 and beyond! Tap in to get enlightened with us baybee! 

    SELF-AWARENESS IS KEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 58:01


    If you knew better, you would do better. However, how do we become better if we lack self-awareness? In this week's episode, we talked about attachment types. We uncovered how they can affect not only the relationship with yourself but also with everyone else. But the first step is self-awareness. So let's get into it.Click the quiz below and remember it's never too late for growth baybeeee! Quiz:  https://www.attachedthebook.com/wordpress/compatibility-quiz/CONNECT W/USFollow @gemdroppa on InstagramLike @gemdroppa on FacebookVisit the Gem Droppa Website + Shop

    RELATIONSHIP LESSONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 60:39


    Relationships make the world go 'round, but have you ever stopped to think about how they've changed you? Today we're talking about what our relationships have taught us and ways for all of us to get along a little better. Spoiler: Healthy relationships take effort and compassion at the bare minimum.CONNECT W/USFollow @gemdroppa on InstagramLike @gemdroppa on FacebookVisit the Gem Droppa Website + Shop

    BREAKING GENERATIONAL CURSES + TRAUMAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 78:12


    "That's just how she is.""That's how he grew up."But, just know whatever you don't heal gets handed down. Generational traumas are sneaky, chile. What we think is normal might actually be evidence of family trauma and negative coping mechanisms learned over time. Do you have a family history of unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, or addiction? Tap into today's episode for the signs of intergenerational trauma and simple solutions for breaking da ties that bind.MORE READINGIntergenerational Trauma: What It Is & How to HealBreaking the Chains of Generational TraumaCONNECT W/USFollow @gemdroppa on InstagramLike @gemdroppa on FacebookVisit the Gem Droppa Website + Shop

    THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 74:56


    We are back from our sabbatical! Tap into this week's episode on the side effects of social media. It seems normal how social media affects all aspects of our lives, but it's not. Listen up then take control of your Twitter fingers before they take control of you! #SupportBlackBiz and visit our website gemdroppapod.comFollow us on Instagram @gemdroppaLeave a review on Apple Podcasts if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when we reach our spiritual journey peaks .)

    OUTSIDE IS EXPENSIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 63:23


    Don't let it tax you, beloved! We're sharing our fave self-care habits discovered during quarantine/COVID and ideas for you to keep cool as outside opens back up. 2021 will not stress us tf out like 2020 did! And so it is. And so it is.#SupportBlackBiz and visit our website gemdroppapod.comFollow us on Instagram @gemdroppaLeave a review on Apple Podcasts if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when we reach the peak of our spiritual journeys.)

    #IT'STHECONSISTENCYFORME

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 73:20


    What it is hoe? Wassup (wassup) Can we get dem gems uncut? (uncut) So ya'll know it's Q2 right? So the real question is have ya'll been consistent with achieving your goals or Nah? During this episode, we did a mid-year check-in, discussed the struggles of consistency and when it's time to take a step back from it all. So what you waiting for?? Tap in with us! 

    SEE, WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 52:38


    We been living our lives like they’re golden and had to catch up with y’all before a year passes by! *cough* Jamie *cough*This week’s episode is about consistency and getting back on the horse when you fall or get thrown off.#SupportBlackBiz and visit our website gemdroppapod.comFollow us on Instagram @gemdroppaLeave a review on Apple Podcasts if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when we reach the peak of our spiritual journeys.)

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY | REAL HOT GIRL SHIT REDUX

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 50:21


    Texas is a hot mess right now, so this is the best time for a flashback episode! It's never too early or too late to get your boundaries together.SHOP ★ gemdroppapod.com FOLLOW ★ @gemdroppaREVIEW ★ Apple Podcasts (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when our boundaries get skrong.)

    #MANIFESTTHATSHIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 48:10


    It's not magic. It's specificity and intention. (Yes, the word for 2021 is making an appearance yet again, bih!)Our website is now live! Save 15% until 1/31/21 and getchu some merch! gemdroppapod.com Follow us on Instagram @gemdroppaLeave a review in the Apple Podcasts app if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when our manifestations come to fruition.)

    5 LOVE LANGUAGES RUINING ISH?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 60:39


    You might like for him to clean the house and he might like for you to caress da nape of his neck from time to time, but if you don't know your own love language, how you gone understand somebody else's? It's time to get bilingual, baybee. Class is now in session!Our website is now live! Click on over + getchu some merch! gemdroppapod.com Follow us on Instagram, @gemdroppa, and leave a review in the Apple Podcasts app if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice or keep that same energy when our manifestations come to fruition.)

    New Year New Me, Bih!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 52:46


    We made it through 2020 FINALLY! Now it's time to refocus, reset and kick things back into gear. We done sayin New Year New Me, and not poppin our shit! Let's put some actions behind those phrases and do the work. The perfect time is now let's get it. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, @gemdroppa. Leave a review in the App Store if this episode resonated witcha. (But, talk to us nice like Dreamdoll said.)

    30's THE NEW TWENTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 61:29


    "30's the new twenty, I'm so hot, "or whatever Jay-Z said. The internet an illusion, and don't get caught up in the hype. Break the bad habits and don't let people tell you what you should be doing. Regardless of how you feel, there's no age limit on greatness. Pun intended. Get into it.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @gemdroppa. If you feel so inclined, rate us in the App Store.

    Profits Over People

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 60:33


    COVID-19 has just about every employer working with ten whole brain cells. Is it us or have companies shifted from their initial concerns about employees' health and well-being to maximizing profits? Let's chat.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @gemdroppa. If you feel so inclined, rate us in the App Store.

    2 LEGIT, WE QUIT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 53:50


    It's been a long time (long time), we shouldn't of left you (left you),Without a dope podcast to listen to (listen to, listen to, listen to, listen to) - in our Timbaland voice. We back bihhh and we've missed y'all like crazy over this past year. A lot has happened, we both took leaps of faith during a WHOLE pandemic and we are ready to share what life has thrown our way. Get into it! Follow us @GemDroppa on IG and FB. Feel free to rate us in the App Store!

    YOLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 38:03


    "'You only live once,' that's the motto."Episodes are biweekly now, y'all!▻ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE | http://yt.vu/+gemdroppa ▻ CHICKSLINKUP | www.instagram.com/chickslinkup

    If You Died Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 62:27


    In the spirit of darkness and taboo, today we're tackling the topics of death and religion! How do they affect your thoughts on life after death? One of us is more comfortable than the other when it comes to talking about death... *evil grin*▻ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE | http://yt.vu/+gemdroppa ▻ PROFILE REWIND | www.profilerewind.com▻ CHICKSLINKUP | www.instagram.com/chickslinkup

    Would You Rather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 48:57


    Do we have to choose one? Like, is there a third option or nah?▻ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE | http://yt.vu/+gemdroppa ▻ PROFILE REWIND | www.profilerewind.com▻ CHICKSLINKUP | www.instagram.com/chickslinkup

    Relationship Do's and Don’ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 52:49


    Everybody has different ideas of how a relationship should work, right? Hear us out.▻ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE | http://yt.vu/+gemdroppa ▻ PROFILE REWIND | www.profilerewind.com▻ CHICKSLINKUP | www.instagram.com/chickslinkup

    Real Hot Girl Shit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 48:46


    "Yeah, I'm in my bag, but I'm in his too...And that's why every time you see me, I got some new shoes."Megan, the #1 Hot Girl, is a no-nonsense type of chick. She doesn't let anyone play with her emotions or her time; be like Megan. How? Press play and take notes!No gem question of the week on this episode, we have a gem quote instead. #RIPToniMorrison

    Accountability: Let's Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 59:01


    Sisters and brothers, it is time to talk about keeping ourselves in check. Answer the gem questions of the week (at the end of the episode) on social media or in an App Store review!

    FOMO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 60:05


    How often do you experience FOMO - fear of missing out? It is that uneasy feeling that you're missing out on what your peers are doing, in the know about, or in possession of something better than you. Social media will have you thinking everyone is doing better than you, but you have goals to conquer, girl! That Benz and two-week escapade in Anguilla can wait.Answer the gem questions of the week (at the end of the episode) on social media or in an App Store review!

    Fibroid Frustrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 58:35


    If you didn't know, July is Fibroid Awareness Month. Cionna is one of many black women affected by fibroids, so we decided to dive into this topic head first. Join us this week to learn more about the fibroid symptoms, holistic remedies, and Cionna's journey.Answer the gem questions of the week (at the end of the episode) on social media or in an App Store review!

    Backup, Bih! | Set Ya Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 57:24


    Are your boundaries on point or on broke? This week we talked about establishing healthy boundaries. You can't get mad at people for crossing them when you didn't set the tone early on!Answer the gem questions of the week (at the end of the episode) on social media or in an App Store review!

    Disappointments... Period.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 66:30


    From people not showing up for college graduation to getting fired from a job, we all been disappointed before. Join us this week as we walk down memory lane revisiting the times we'd been wronged. Answer the gem questions of the week (at the end of the episode) on social media or in an App Store review!

    Free Ya Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 45:02


    ...and da rest will follow! Clearing your mind is vital, and this week we're sharing our fave ways to decompress and stay grounded. Get out your notebooks!Answer the gem questions of the week on social media or in an App Store review: What are you feeling in this present moment? Who are you going to practice these exercises with?

    Mid-Year Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 47:36


    Don't matter if they're written in a notebook or in da Notes app, pull up your 2019 goals for a mid-year check-in, girl. Everybody was burnt out last week, but today is a new one! Use this week's gem hashtags on social media to join the convo: #FocusOnMe #NoJoyDefermentEmail: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    Are You MF Tied?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 58:25


    Sis feels exhausted at work. Sis feels negative in the office. Sis is struggling to maintain professional productivity. Sis is burnt out. We are sis. Sis is we. It's time to take a break! We have some tips for you to get back to yourself if you're going through it as a result of stress and dissatisfaction at work. Use this week's gem hashtags to start the conversation!#idogettired #shakeitoff(FYI: this episode is a bit echo-y but it's not terrible. You've been warned.)Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    Black Girls' Struggle Be Like

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 65:58


    We are often imitated but never duplicated. Even though Black girls are popping, we have everyday struggles too! Join us as we discuss Black girl struggles, the Alabama abortion ban, and Kylie Jenner’s (speaking of often imitated… ) latest cash grab. Leave a review in the App Store and follow us on the Gram or the Book.Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    Twenties Turmoil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 62:01


    Before we get to them, we think life will be figured out and poppin' in our twenties. Girl, the devil is a whole lie! This week we talked about the trials of being a twenty-something while finding our footing before our grown and sexy thirties. Good luck on them 20 somethings! *SZA voice*Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    21 Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 46:30


    Could you love me in a Bentley? Could you love me on a bus?I'll ask 21 questions, and they all about us. This week we decided to chill and play a lite version of 21 questions. Wherever you're listening this week, leave a review and share where you're from! Or you can comment on our Instagram or Facebook if that's less scary.Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    Insecure AF

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 52:53


    Don't let these Instagram baddies' perfectly even-toned skin and Hollywood white veneers pull the lacefront, uh, wool over your eyes. They, much like the rest of us, have insecurities. This week we talk about common insecurities and realizing the beauty in our perceived imperfections. Use this week's gem hashtags to join the conversation: #PayMeLikeYouPayHim or #FailFastEmail: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    #StopComparingYourProcess

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 61:33


    We are our ancestors' wildest dreams! They walked so we could run. And best believe we running! On today's episode, we discuss our past, present, and future life plans. Let's figure out what it means to live on purpose as a community. Use this week's gem hashtags to start the conversation!#LiveOnPurpose #StopComparingYourProcess Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: @gemdroppa | www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: @gemdroppa | www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    What About Your Friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 59:41


    “My friends, real friends, better than your friends! (New International Version, Carter 4:44)”Are your friends the Kelly and Michelle to your Beyoncé, sis? Ain’t nothing like homies that show up and support your vision WITHOUT asking for a discount or making excuses! *insert hit dogs hollering here*Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comIG/FB: @gemdroppa

    I Don't Need Your Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 68:05


    Married people need to act married because we, the unmarried collective, are not interested in acquiring your situations! Sister Jordyn Woods shared a word at that red table. Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comIG/FB: @gemdroppa

    PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 58:27


    We sat down to talk about the woes of PTSD from social media and how we cope with it. Hopefully, this episode will help you as well! As promised, I told ya'll we would share the affordable therapy link below! * www.openpathcollective.org*Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/gemdroppaLike! Share! Subscribe!!!

    So You Rich Rich?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 59:10


    Miss us? In the spirit of securing the much-desired bags, we talked about sugar daddies and being touched by them (ok, not like that). Send us your stories! We wanna cackle too.Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comIG/FB @gemdroppa#DoYourTumblrs #PayWhatYouWeigh

    Somethin' Like Mardi Gras

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 40:01


    We back at it again with a full episode this time! Get your drinks and king cakes ready. We giving you *somethin'* like Mardi Gras vibes.Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

    Issa Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 16:36


    Oh, hey. Cionna and Jamie here giving you an intro to us and this podcast. We're really looking forward to those beignets and margaritas, chile.Email: gemdroppa@gmail.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gemdroppaFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/gemdroppa

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