Hold My Pasties Please

Toni Braxton has nothing on BBC and Dr. Jay. This episode kicks off with a duet and dives straight into a catch-up session. Engagements, Fanny packs, breakups, and career changes are only the tip of the iceberg! In this episode, we also cover the sacrifices entrepreneurs make, divorce, car troubles, and the pressure society places on us.

In this kick-off episode of the next chapter of Hold My Pasties Please Layal gets personal. Layal reflects on why she started the show and how she met the rest of the team. Let’s get real on uncomfortable and painful circumstances that challenge us in this journey called life.

“Layal was feeling washed out” - Dr. Jay PS: "I'm anemic" - Layal

Too much to type… Getting schooled by Ashley Longshore. Special Guests: Ashley Longshore and Carly Kindrick.

On this episode, we talk pasties, art, and an upcoming interview. You have 10 minutes to ask someone you admire three questions. Special Guest: Carly Kindrick.

In this special live episode we discuss our experiences renting, having roommates, and what we look for in a living situation.

Valentines day is right around the corner, which means the submarines may be coming up for air! We talk text messages, and more specifically annoying text messages.

Most of our communication is non verbal. Body language and the art of persuasion are the topics of this episode. We discuss tips, tricks, and real life scenarios on the subject. Layal revisits her RBF dilemma, and that smiling while talking doesn’t come easily. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Our first episode of 2019 Layal, Chaz, and BBC (The Black Bachelor Coach) discuss the famous acronym BDSM.  What does bondage, discipline, domination, submission, sadism, and masochism mean to you?  Are you a little kinky and don’t even know it? Move over 50 Shades of Grey, the real talk begins. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

On this Christmas Eve Eve episode Kami gets a rebuttal on red flags for the ladies, and helps BBC and Chaz clear their conscience. Kami also shares a few tips on not over eating during the holiday.  Layal shares an article she found on why 2018 was a life-altering year according to numerology.

Is your Instagram account private? Do you post selfie after selfie?   More importantly, who is the person taking the selfies in question? Social media platforms like instagram can say a lot about a person. Chaz and The Black Bachelor Coach (BBC) share what they consider red flags in women. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Should you reveal how many people you are seeing on the first date? Female empowerment is now a movement, but do females really feel empowered? These are just a few of the topics we discuss on this episode with The Black Bachelor Coach (BBC) and Dr. Julia Talley. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Syed and Layal discuss his experience doing door-to-door sales for eight years. They also discuss EQ, and the power of not giving up. Sometimes conforming to what society claims is the “best way” isn’t always the “best route.” Special Guest: Syed Abbas.

Chaz has an interesting encounter in Aspen while at a Deadmau5 concert. Not everyone thinks three is a crowd. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

On this episode we discuss Layal’s new found love for Gary Vee.  Also, Layal has a very awkward moment while trying to pitch her pasties. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, binge watching Netflix, and falling in love…or at least a love that lasts until spring. In this episode we discuss understanding your love language, give some helpful tips on conflict resolution, and encourage everyone to have realistic expectations. Don’t be a victim of cuffing season. Special Guests: Chaz Wilson and Chelsea Nguyen.

Terrell from “Tea Time With Terrell” chats with Layal about self discovery, and trying new things. Sometimes you have to take a random bus, and get lost to find yourself. Special Guest: Terrell Hall.

The second half of Hold My Pasties Please, Chaz opens up about hitting rock bottom.  He shares how that lead him into the Navy, and fast FWD now into the pasties business! ( That was a major fast FWD .) If you are currently sitting on rock bottom their is hope for change, and new beginnings. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Exposure, networking, cross promotions, and partnerships. That influencer responded to your email, now what…? Special Guest: Nidal Ganim.

Female empowerment can mean different things to different people.  We discuss our views on the subject, and why we feel like the concept may be a bit over-used. Real-life vs what we flash on social media. Special Guest: Chelsea Nguyen.

Kelli dishes on how she went from Donald Trumps EA, to an eyebrow guru. Don’t let anyone with bad eyebrows tell you anything about life. Special Guest: Kelli Rose.

Photoshoots, pop-up shops, and promo nights! Rome wasn’t build in a day, and neither was Hold My Pasties Please. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Energy, Technology venture capitalist Joseph Trahan shares startup advice with Layal and Nidal. We also discover how JL found HMPP, and what he sees for it’s future. Special Guests: Joseph Trahan and Nidal Ganim.

Nidal urges the importance of reading all contracts thoroughly, and negotiating an opt-out clause. Layal learns not to drink before recording. Special Guest: Nidal Ganim.

Looking through photos, mundane tasks, staying organized, web design, and almost getting scammed. The not so glam side of our startups. Special Guests: Chaz Wilson and Nidal Ganim.

German foster care system, divorce during medical school...Julia shows us that nothing worth while comes easy.

Houston’s 4th of July flash flood brings up the topic of natural disasters while Olivia talks vintage finds. Special Guest: Olivia Grimaldo.

Starting a start up, Shopify, and managing expectations? Nidal Ganim drops by and shares more of his own experiences. Special Guest: Nidal Ganim.

Nidal dishes on how EZneeds came to be, and gives Layal some much needed advice. Anyone starting something new, this ones for you. Special Guest: Nidal Ganim.

The pasties are in, and there is more in the works. Meanwhile, Ahmad and Chaz give us a look into their crazy ex stories to show that Hold My Pasties Please isn’t a guy bashing show. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Charlie stands up against the taboo of "anxiety and depression" and gives us a mouthful on why it happens, who it happens to and what we can do to cope. Special Guest: Charlie DK.

Nneka’s submarine (ex boyfriend) comes up for air. However, this time it’s on Judge Judy. The co-hosts put Ahmad on blast for being a Diva. Special guest Kaleb joins the conversation. Special Guest: Kaleb Williams.

Unplanned episode of the co-hosts discussing office politics. Also, Nneka lets us know what she is looking for in a husband.

We discover Ahmad’s love for timelines. Layal dishes on why she moved to Australia.

Layal and Kara discuss the Mark Manson article “The Three Levels Of Self Awareness.” Then dive into the future of pasties.

Ahmad asks Nneka what it’s like having a baby daddy. Special Guest: Ahmad El-Saadi.

Ever wake up on the wrong side of the bed… for a week? Layal  goes on a rant spree, and guest Chaz Wilson shares his experiences with tough critics in the music industry. Special Guest: Chaz Wilson.

Nneka flips the script on Layal & makes her the topic of discussion

The co-hosts contemplate the idea of getting stuck on a “type”. Layal & Nneka are forced to reflect on relationships past. Can’t judge before you judge yourself.

Have you ever dated someone you didn’t see yourself with long term? Why do people do this? The co-hosts look for answers…Can Ahmed handle being in the line of fire? Special Guest: Ahmad El-Saadi.

Staying positive in a relationship isn’t always easy. Rami joins the conversation teaching us about killing ‘em with kindness & more importantly teaching Layal a new word. Keep those dating app. photos up to date! Special Guest: Rami.

Mo breaks the silence on growing up Arab and Ahmad opens up about settling down . Nneka drops a pop quiz on the unsuspecting cousins. Special Guests: Ahmad El-Saadi and (Travel) Mo El-Saadi.

Divorce, kids, dogs...Actual baggage? Layal gets personal and talks about her own divorce, and how she approaches explaining her "baggage." Nneka gives us the scoop on her current "trial and error" experiment & why she feels this is her year to ditch her crutches. Special Guest: Nneka Dike.

Nneka holds nothing back about double standards & being cat fished. Layal teaches us what a submarine is & why they need to stay under water. Kara lets us know the the importance of taking care of "number one" aka yourself. Special Guest: Nneka Dike.

Get inside the head of Mo, Aka "Travel Mo." He dishes on his start up, how you need to go after what you want, and why he has zero tolerance for boss girls. He's killing it in life and we need him to guide us... Just no mushy gushy. Special Guest: (Travel) Mo El-Saadi.