Kicking it with not so plain Jane

DJ skips town and the Babe and I share our beginning, as well as a few secrets of how we work to keep our relationship strong. We also offer a little advice for couple's who are considering taking that special leap of cohabitating. How soon is too soon to move in with your sweetheart? Some wanna be like NIKE and just do it,lol! Can you say UHAUL?

Man, oh man can they push your buttons! This week the crew talks about moms and how they can get right under your skin.  What are your techniques for staying cool. calm and collected when mom pushes your buttons.

This week the crew takes a little dive into friendships. Trust. Loss. Gratitude. We talk about it all. Join us as some of of the crew get a lil vulnerable, sharing feelings and ghosts of friendships past. Don't worry though, we share a few laughs along the way.Surprise Guest: MC, the prodigal son.

This week the crew takes a dive into the wonderful world of BRIDGERTON!!! Woot Woot! That's right, we are spilling the beans, so if you haven't watched it yet you might want to skip this episode, but be sure to circle back once you've taken a looksee. And mmm, is there plenty to look at.  There is so much to cover we just had to take a little extra time to fit it all in.

This week of BHM The BABE schools us on Bayard Rustin! What?!?! A total hero of the Civil Rights movement. To top it off she slaughters the ideals of one of JJJ's favorite childhood party games.

This week DJ honors Marcus Garvey, informing us on the many ways he made waves back in the days. JJJ touches a little on Chinese Lunar New Year and the crew shares their signs. Also, Surprise guest MC talks a little about the incredibly inspiring Colin Kaepernick.

This week the crew talk about a few beautiful people who inspire us and give us hope for the future. DJ has gentrification weighing heavily on her heart these days and needs to get it off her chest.

It's Black History Month, and the crew is ramping up their knowledge, because Black History is American History. The BABE finds an interesting slide show presentation (@impact) on Instagram which has Janie up in arms. Sources say...

She's been married how long?!?! Join us for a chat with The BABE's mama, Mrs. Alicia, about love, marriage, and going the distance with your one an only. Mrs. Alicia sheds light on love after a failed relationship, with two little ones in tow. Also, she has a little advice for anyone who seeks a life long partner.

Come kick it with the crew while we discuss ... that's right, HICCUPS! Everyone experiences hiccups a time or two throughout their lives, and everyone has a different way of getting rid of them. We explored a few crazy ways to get rid of those pesky hiccups!Then, we delve into the difference between Fears and Phobias. Can you guess what fears we have?*Though we chat casually about phobias in this episode, we at Kicking It With NOT So Plain Jane know it can seriously affect ones well being. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please reach out to CalHOPE Warm Line: (833)317-4673. Help is just a phone call away.

Join us for a chat about some of the happenings of Inauguration Day. We speak on the power of the young poet selected to recite for the special day, as well as have a little fun with the fashion statements of the main ladies in attendance. Of course we discuss the weeks improvements and pitfalls in Health & Wellness.Check out Facebook to see how we celebrated National Hot Sauce Day!

Her weight loss journey began way back, nearly a decade ago, in 2012!! The crew welcomes Zumba Instructor/Health & Wellness Coach Rossana Castro, AKA Rox, to the show this week. In an openhearted tell all, we learn just how far down the rabbit hole Rox had fallen, and what inspired her to climb back up into the light, to create the amazingly blessed life she lives today! Later in the show, she points out some of the tips, myths, and pitfalls of lifestyle change, as well as taking questions from listeners across the country!Also, Rox has a little challenge for you! Listen for a chance to win a little something from the crew at Kicking It.Thank you Rox for joining us this week, and helping to inspire the crew and our listeners to take a closer look at what we can do to improve Health and Wellness. Also, a HUGE thank you to our listeners Alicia, Veronica, Char, and the Utensil Gangster for asking such great questions!

In this weeks show DJ and JJJ, of course, address the political climate in the U.S. RIGHT NOW. They talk a little about the Women's Suffrage Movement and how protesting does bring about change. The conversation touches on racism and how it still greatly affects our lives today, as well as power and using it responsibly. Can the duo overcome a disagreement of points? Listen in to see how they navigate having different takes on current events. Visit the FB page and weigh in on the conversation @ Notsoplain Jane. Please remember to be respectful and kind to others.

This week on Kicking It With Not So Plain Jane, Janie's nephews, J.R. and Rich, join us via online broadcast from Connecticut! The crew was excited to catch up with the Connecticut Boys about how they are handling the changes for school, sports, and socialization during the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, we discuss each of our favorite video games. Check out our FB page, Notsoplain Jane, to see the faces to go with the voices you hear each week. Please feel free to connect with us and leave your comments about the show!

Join DJ and I for our Christmas Episode where we share our childhood traditions and try to create new ones with you all!In other news, we recently launched our FB page!! Notsoplain Jane. Come check us out and feel free to reach out with your questions, comments, and ideas. We'd love to connect with you.

In this episode we talk about boundaries, what are boundaries? Are they are important? And how do we apply them in our everyday lives? We also talk about our on going topic health and wellness and our expectations for this ongoing topic.

This week we each give a post Thanksgiving account and Babe offers some Survival Tips for getting along with the in-laws. The crew touches on X-mas prepping and decorating, as well as holiday Themes. Of course we talked about the all important Health and Wellness!

In this episode we discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving and share our favorite dishes and much more.

DJ, Babe and I discuss the new President elect. We take a look into our health and wellness and attempt to set some sort of accountability for ourselves. Lastly we dive into our favorite shows and movie recommendations.

In this episode DJ, The Babe, and I talk about the LA championship wave with the new covid times and how it affects us. Is this win powerful enough to make us forget about this difficult state we are in? We also discuss vices, how we react in fear, and somehow became a discussion of Cat or Dog Lover?!?Live audience- Janie's Mom

We discuss Halloween 2020...... what kind of Halloween we expect this year, best and worst costumes, scary movies and favorite memories.

In this episode we discuss what life as a one week bachelor looked like for me...lol. We also take a dive into back in the day technology and see how far we have actually come from a household phone to your very own hand held computer which doubles as your phone and how it affects our generation today.

Rated PG-13In this Episode we talk about the different types of relationships there are out there and reveal the types of relationships we are all in.Special Guest "The Babe"

In this Episode we remember 9/11 and pay tribute to those who lost their lives and to those who were directly and indirectly affected by the events that occurred on 9/11.

In this Episode we venture into DJ's life struggle with finding an affordable apt in LB. We also talk about some fun ocean adventures and the fears that are associated with the ocean. Last but not least we touch on the Brandy vs. Monica Instagram battle.

In this Episode we give you a little background on where we hail from and then go in to discuss topics on Naya Rivera and her untimely death, COVID and of course Trump and Kanye.