Grown Women

We are back and diving into how we navigate hard seasons as adults and as friends. How do you support friends when they're going through a hard time? How do you make space for yourself to be supported when you're the one that's down? And what responsibilities do both parties have on showing support and communicating our needs? Dive into the convo with us! Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

It's time for our Spotify Wrapped results! We talk about music and how it moved us through yet another year on this here Earth - the trash and the treasure of it all! Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

Join us for an open and candid conversation about their current journeys in search of new communities. Each at different life stages, Bri and Chelsi share the highs, lows, and unexpected turns in their pursuit of meaningful connections. From the challenges of building community as a busy mother of littles to navigating the landscape of adult friendships in a new city, they explore the diverse landscapes of human connection. Tune in for personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and the humor that comes with forging new bonds. Whether you're on a similar quest or simply curious about the dynamics of adult friendship and motherhood, this episode offers a relatable and insightful exploration of the ongoing adventure of building community. Grab a cocktail or cup of tea, settle in, and join the Grown Women Podcast. Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

Join us on the Grown Women podcast as we delve into the next installment of our buddy read series with the book, "Black Girls Must Be Magic" by Jayne Allen! Prepare for an engaging and honest discussion as we share our strong feelings and insights about book two in this series! Don't miss out on this episode filled with literary BGM, empowering perspectives, and a little bit of chaotic energy! Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

On this episode of the Grown Women podcast, Bri and Chelsi dive into the first part of their Buddy Read series with a review and discussion of "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted" by Jayne Allen. The novel explores the life of Tabitha Walker, a young woman struggling to balance her personal and professional life while facing societal pressures and expectations. Bri and Chelsi share their thoughts on the book's themes of fertility, relationships (both romantic and friendly) mental health, self-care, and the intersectionality of race and gender. Join the conversation as the hosts provide their unique perspectives on the book's characters, plot, and overall impact. Whether you're a fan of the novel or curious about exploring new works by black female authors, this episode is a must-listen for all grown women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

In this episode, Bri & Chelsi share letters to our younger selves. In honor of April being National Poetry Month, the episode starts off with a spoken word piece by Bri, titled "This One's For Me" Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

In this episode, Bri & Chelsi play "Which Would You Rather," exploring some fun and thought-provoking scenarios. Later, we discuss our top four book recommendations for the year 2023, offering a range of exciting and captivating reads for listeners to consider. Tune in for an entertaining and informative episode filled with lively conversation and bookish insights. Join us for a Buddy Read of Jayne Allen's "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted," exploring themes of race, identity, and mental health. Together, we'll delve into the story of a young woman navigating the challenges of contemporary life while struggling to find her place in the world. We will read book one and two in anticipation of the third and final installment of the trilogy. We are excited to engage in meaningful discussion and connect with fellow book lovers! Books Mentioned in the Episode: Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn The Fiancee Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi are back at it! We are debriefing our feelings on #RihannaBowl and how Black women don't owe anyone anything. Join in on this week's shenanigans and let us know how you feel! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi are BACK for season 3 of The Grown Women Podcast. We recap 2022 and talk about what we're excited about for 2023! Join in and get ready for another season of shenanigans. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

It's the season 2 finale! Thanks for rocking with us through the ups and downs of another year on this ghetto Earth! We talk about our favorite episodes, upcoming projects, love and more babies

To celebrate Black Music Month, Bri and Chelsi tackle some of the prompts from #MusicSermon's Black Music Month Challenge! Kick back, grab a drink, listen, and sing along as we share some of the songs by Black artists that we definitely should not have been singing in our small, small ages! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Bri and Chelsi sat down and talked bout their favorite poets (past and present) and how they fell in love with poetry. Bri graces us all with her spoken word skills - you don't want to miss this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week, we sit down with Kimberly Reese Sherman and Camille Logan, two dope Black women therapists, and talk about the enneagram and their work through their new podcast, Enneagram for the Culture. Follow them on Instagram via @enneagramfortheculture, @camille.logan.lcmhc, @kreeselcsw and learn more about their work! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

A little bit of Keyshia Cole, a little bit of Musiq Soulchild, and a whole lot of realness: Bri and Chelsi jump into the topic of L-O-V-E! Coming out of the month of love, we wanted to chat about dating and marriage in the midst of this ghetto world we find ourselves living in. Come for the laughter, stay for the real. Have stories or advice about love? Drop us a DM at @grownwomenpod on IG or Twitter or send us an email at grownwomenpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

We're back with a new episode to celebrate Black History Month. We're revisiting the card game Black Card Revoked and celebrating Black culture with a little bit of fun. We'd love to know if you have different or similar answers than we did, so let us know on Instagram or Twitter @grownwomenpod what you came up with! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Chelsi and Bri talk all things adulting as we celebrate Chelsi's 29th birthday and dive into how relationships, celebrations, and life in general changes as we get more grown. Chelsi's drink - Irish Mule 1.5 oz of Irish Whiskey .5oz of lime juice Fill the glass with ice Top with ginger beer Garnish with a lime wheel Drop us a DM and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! Email: GrownWomenPod@gmail.com Twitter: @GrownWomenPod IG: @GrownWomenPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Have you ever wished you had known about feminism as a young girl? Feminist AF is THAT BOOK! Today, we welcome co-authors Susana Morris and Chanel Craft Tanner to talk about their upcoming book, Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. Pre-order your copy today! Start a book club with the young girls in your life. Hell, call us because we are obsessed! Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood By Brittany Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana Morris Pre-Order Feminist AF AND Support a Black Woman-Owned Bookstore (Fulton Street Books & Coffee, Tulsa, OK): https://bookshop.org/books/feminist-af-a-guide-to-crushing-girlhood/9781324005056 Follow the authors: The Crunk Feminist Collective: https://www.instagram.com/crunkfeminists Susana Morris: https://www.instagram.com/susiemaye Chanel Craft Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/chanelnmbr5ve Brittney Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/professor_crunk Drop us a DM and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! Email: GrownWomenPod@gmail.com Twitter: @GrownWomenPod IG: @GrownWomenPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi dive into how they are surviving working from home and how boundaries help them. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

We are back in the studio! Bri and Chelsi return to talk about true self care beyond just the pampering. How can we be more intentional about making time and setting routines to fill our cups regularly? Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know your wins or what you'd like to hear from us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Today, Bri and Chelsi are joined by the new co-owner and partner of Folded Owl (@foldedowl), Skye Latimer. Skye shares her journey to her biggest #winatwork and shares advice for other Black women (and any listener) looking for a win too. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know your wins or what you'd like to hear from us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Season 2 is coming and we are SO EXCITED to be back. Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes of Grown Women. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

We are wrapping up Season 1 of Grown Women podcast with a look back at our favorite episodes, setting our intentions for the end of 2020, and approaching 2021 with a healthy dose of realism and mindfulness as we plan ahead. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters for making Season 1 a success! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week, we are sipping champagne, celebrating everybody Black, and looking forward to hope and ending 2020 on a positive note! We really appreciate all the support we've received from our listeners and we want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

We're on a girls' trip! This week, we loaded up the car and took a much-needed road trip with our friends Lena and Laura - We recorded this special episode with the group to talk about the need for R&R and time with your friends. Drink of the week: White Claw! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This episode is our open letter to Black women as we navigate the complex feelings after last week's announcement of the #BreonnaTaylor indictment (or lack thereof). We wanted to create a space for Black women to feel seen, heard, and understood and we hope that listening to this episode will help you find some strength in knowing that you are not alone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week, Bri and Chelsi talk about what is looks like to be productive in these covid streets and share a few tips and trick for staying motivated and being productive. The drink of the episode is a strawberry margarita: 6 fluid ounces tequila 2 fluid ounces triple sec 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate We really appreciate all the support we've received from our listeners and we want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Today, we are joined by Cyronica and Keneisha. These amazing grown women are co-hosts of the upcoming podcast, Tea with Mimosas and are joining us for some conversations about friendship! Tune in and follow @TeaWithMimosaspod Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. Enneagram Test HERE Find a Black therapist HERE Be sorted into your Hogwarts House HERE Guest Bios: Keneisha is a 30-something professional who has worked for some of Fortune's most valued companies and the world's hottest brands since leaving undergrad (an HBCU – Thee Jackson State University in Jackson, MS). Born to a single mother in the Dallas, Texas southside neighborhood of Oak Cliff, Keneisha saw the world beyond the stress in her mother's eyes – but through the guidance of her mother's voice, her teaching, and her intolerance for failure. Today, Keneisha is a leader at her company, a mentor, a community outreach advocate, a sensible gun owner, an aspiring business owner, podcaster, and most importantly a VOTER! When asked about her superpower, Keneisha provided two: 1) Empowering women to own their own shit – their successes, their failures, their messes and mistakes, and getting up the next day to do it all over again or grow and 2) Wishing a Karen would!! Cyronica is a 30-something nonprofit professional, working on building a personal brand to empower women to move beyond the title. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, where she met her husband, with whom she has a blended family of four boys. Born in Dallas, Texas and grew up in Oak Cliff, that's my hood! Cyronica is currently studying for the CFRE and is the cohost of Tea with Mimosas with Keneisha. When asked about her superpower, Cyronica provides two: 1) Never be afraid to ask 2) The importance of relationships in anything that you do! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi sit down and answer questions from the "Friends" deck of {THE AND} cards from: https://shop.theskindeep.com/ Cocktail: Dublin Donkey 1 part ‘2 Gingers' whiskey 2 parts ginger beer A splash of lime WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you've enjoyed so far or what you'd like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi dive into the conversation of Black hair: How our relationships with our hair has evolved through the years, things we are tired of hearing, and our individual #naturalhair journeys. Tune in and send us a note about your hair journey. You may be featured on an upcoming episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week, Chelsi and Bri talk about representation in film, tv, and the workplace - Why representation matters and how it impacts us as Black women. Entanglement Cocktail: 3 oz white rum 10 oz pina colada mix 2-3 cups ice 2 oz white rum 8 oz strawberry daiquiri mix 2-3 cups ice 1 cup strawberries pineapple leaves, slices, and strawberries as garnish In a blender, mix together 3 oz white rum, 10 oz pina colada mix, and 2-3 cups of ice. (Start with 2 and see if it needs more or if it's too thin). Pour into a pitcher. In the blender, then add 2 oz white rum, 8 oz strawberry daiquiri mix, 1 cup of strawberries, 2-3 cups of ice. (Start with 2 and see if it needs more or if it's too thin.) Pour a bit of the strawberry daiquiri mixture into a glass, then pour your pina colada mix, and finish with more strawberry daiquiri. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week we're talking about intersectional allyship! Our friend and ally Tori James is joining our chat to share her perspective as an ally to BLM and the LGBTQ community. Cosplayer, LGBTQ advocate, ally and the spark behind Tulsa's OKEQ "Fresh Start" program, Tori is a breath of fresh air, FULL of creativity, and the woman that can literally do ANYTHING! Cocktail of the week: Hippie Juice Equal parts Triple Sec + Malibu Rum + Watermelon Vodka then fill it with Water + Pink Lemonade --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

Bri and Chelsi play a few rounds of the card game Black Card Revoked! Listen to find out if either or both of them are able to keep their Black card - We hope this episode can bring even one smile to your face. We also chat a little about self care and holding onto your joy even in hard times. Tune in and enjoy! This episode's cocktail: Rum and Pineapple 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice 2 cups spiced rum 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Lime slices, for garnish --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

In this episode, we #SayTheirNames and talk about what we're currently feeling like as black women in America. We have a message to our Black community as well as a message to our allies listening in. SAY THEIR NAMES https://xaviernewswire.com/2020/06/05/say-their-names/ Resources mentioned in the episode: Mental Health Resources https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/ https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American https://www.betterhelp.com/helpme/ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/mental-health-services-how-get-treatment-if-you-can-t-ncna875176 Anti-Racism Resources bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES https://www.goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resources https://fortune.com/2020/06/05/antiracist-books-donations-black-owned-businesses-resources/ https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/core-concepts/whiteness-and-white-privilege Support Black-Owned Business https://shopblackok.com/ https://www.supportblackowned.com/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_KN2cnCtT/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_WzjlA9rn/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CA64OIaBBne/ https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/g32782728/black-owned-food-drink-businesses-brands/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabethbrier/2020/06/05/75-black-owned-businesses-to-support/#3996b9193814 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

This week, we're talking about how #COVID19 has forced many of us to pivot around the cancellation of major life events, loss of dream jobs, and closing of local businesses. Tune in as we navigate what it feels like to go through hard decisions in this time. Joining us is Skye Latimer (@heavenlyskyes): Wifey to Superman, mama to Kal Reign and Queen to us lowly peasants - Oklahoma's greatest Hope Dealer, a social media marketing maven, and our favorite choreographer and hype queen! Drink of the week: Skye's Margarita Frozen lime concentrate + equal part tequila and triple sec --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

In this episode of Grown Women, Bri and Chelsi answer 10 questions "Getting to Know You" style. Tune in to learn more about the hosts and why we decided to start this podcast! Grown Women Mule Recipe 1 1/2 fluid ounces rum 1/2 fluid ounce lime juice ice cubes 1/2 cup ginger beer 1 lime wedge for garnish SPLASH of [real] cranberry juice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support

We check in with our friend Laura and talk about how we're dealing with life in the Rona. This week's cocktail: The Quaran-Tea Grown Women Podcast "Quaran-Tea" Recipe: 2 oz white rum, 2 oz white tequila, 1/2 oz triple sec, 2 tbs lemon juice, splash of grenadine, garnish with lemon wedges --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grownwomen/support