Kocktails With Kiya and Friends!

The relatable and candid ladies of KWK share their highlights and challenges of 2023! Tune in to hear their words of wisdom for those seeking to achieve similar goals as they have and how to move forward in areas of opportunity! Also, have a laugh and ponder as they share their personal 2024 mottos! Happy New Year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Do you think you're a good flirter but it doesn't seem to be effective? Do you need help with pointers on how to flirt? Say less! Join us in this fun conversation featuring guest speakers who share personal experiences and advice on how to flirt today! From initiating in person to social media advances, tune in to info, laughs, and lessons! Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

It's 2023 and something isn't adding up. The conversation dynamic in the early stages of dating have gravely shifted; men are complaining more about women who are lacking substance in conversation and vice versa. Whereas pre or early social media age, this was not a complaint amongst the masses. Why is this happening and what can we do to encourage morre sustaining conversation and relationships? We have two featured male guest speakers, Akil and Mr. Jason B., providing raw and candid perspectives! Our beautiful co-host Tutu presents an oldie but goodie KWK kocktail! Tune in and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

In this powerful episode, we break down the dynamics of trauma triggers in relationships with expert advice from our special guest speaker and therapist, Ms. Alicia Brown! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

We are back once again featuring guest speaker Shaun as he helps us navigate and understand the conversation between Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson about Chad not wanting to sign a prenup with his now fiance due to loving the lifestyle of a stay at home Dad. Tyler Perry's recent comment about black women accepting dating black men with smaller salaries. This one goes deeeep!! Enjoy! Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us as we deep dive into the Passport Bros Movement with special guest Shaun to provide his mind blowing male perspective behind the movement's initiative! Are Western Society women not as "wifeable" as they use to be? Or are these Passport Bros not up to the standards of the new age woman? How can this effect the future of dating in America and other countries? Tune in and enjoy the knowledge and laughter we share in this konversation that matters. Enjoy! Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Kick back and tune in while getting to know the four dynamic women of KWK on a personal level as we ask one another random questions like "what is your favorite sandwich?" and "have you ever broken up with a friend?" and more!! Enjoy! Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Have you moved from your home town as an adult? Did you move around as a child? In this episode, we talk about the affects of moving, what neccessary information is needed before making a move and does it benefit you? Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us as we engage in another response to Ms. Kita Rose's hot trending conversation about what constitutes a real man or woman in love? Are they vulnerable? Are they domesticated? Do they work hard? Are your standards about what is real, REALISTIC? Let's talk about it!! Enjoy! Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

HEY KOCKTAILERS, We're back for our 7th season of talks, drinks, laughs and introspection!! Join us while we respond to Social Media Influencer's Kita Rose's video about trauma responses in relationships! We also announce our 'Save The Date' for our very first book launch signing and soiree for "Kocktails and Konversations" cocktail recipe book! We thank you all for your support! Enjoy! Here's the original video" https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtNPfd0rTVJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Want to be a guest? Do you have a topic suggestion? NO PROBLEM! Please feel free to send your requests to: Kocktailswithkiyaandfriends@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Travel Tips that will save your life! In tonight's episode we are discussing safety tips while traveling throughout the country. So peep your surrounds, things you need to buy and things to lookout for while traveling. Grab those kocktails and let talk safety! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us as we go live on Instagram and engage with our listeners as we discuss the beginning of her healing journey, Mrs. Da'Naia Jackson's interview, wife of Derrick Jaxn, the relationship coach whose many acts of infidelity shocked the internet world back in 2021. We psychoanalyze both individuals and their parts played in a marriage that went astray. We learn from their mistakes and give transparent POV about the issues that were revealed. Take a seat and join us for good conversation, laughs, and reflection. Enjoy!

In this episode, The Kocktailers dive into a video that circulated on social media about a husband sharing a thought of when he thought his wife was boring, yet he made a great realization with a posed question. KWK also explored Love is Blind, Season 4 contestants Jackelina and Marshall regarding this topic. Tune in, unwind and take a sip with us!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Referencing recent box office hit movie Creed 3, we discuss the brotherhood dynamic and challenges presented between Creed and Dame. Featuring two special male guest speakers, Chris Furbert and Premimathieu Sterlin providing phenomenal male perspectives about friendship, loyalty, and honor. This conversation is eye opening, relatable, and insightful! Sit back and take a sip with us as we navigate a very necessary topic about social and relationship disparity between these two black men. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us while we discuss the latest trending conversation about Instagram Video Vixens Blacc Chyna and Alexis Sky turning their life over to God! They've both shared their spiritual journeys in interviews and on their personal profile son social media, about how they are tired of the Hollywood industry and promiscuous lifestyle they were living. Featuring another amazing kocktail concotion, tune in and enjoy this inspiring discussion about the path to finding your purpose! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us as we feature two male guests Mr. Will Francois and Dion Hines, who both help us to dissect the viral video of a man with seven kids from seven different women boasting on social media that he will not help raise the children because he never wanted them! Are the women to blame? Is the man solely accountable? We dive deep into the sex practices and decision making that affects our communities on multiple scales. We also feature our first ever Kocktail Flight of three shooters! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Featuring special guest and parent coach Natasha Nelson, we host a discussion regarding Raising Black Children in America! From the discussion of the history of whoopings in the African American family to modern parenting today, join in on this very necessary discussion! Featuring two drinks "The Timeout" and "Punishment", enjoy this very humorous, informative, and open conversation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us in discussion while we celebrate Black history Month while discussing the Black Millennials spanning through Gen-Z who are making prominent history in the black and brown community today! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Last episode for Season 5 & 2022! We play a game of accountability with four contestants; a fun and competitive way to have a transparent conversations about what is truly the meaning of accountability in intimate relationships! The panel and guests also recap 2022 by discussing our challenges and our upgrades! #1 Advice: Grab an accountability for 2023!

In this segment we discuss discernment of harmful individuals in our close circles. Inspired by the recent Shanquella Robinson story. Featuring guest speakers Adrienne Hibbert and Dr. Adrian Carter, join us as we navigate what a real friendship looks like and how to “break up” with a friend! Drink of the evening is titled “Wine and Spirits of Discernment.” Enjoy!

Inspired by the recent Shanquella Robinson story, we gather together with featured guests Adrienne Hibbert and special appearance from Dr. Adrian Carter and discuss harmful friendships and how to discern that they are active and how to end their season. Featuring kocktail "Wine and Spirits of Discernment", we hope that you enjoy this powerful segment and gain profound insight! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Join us a we share our insights about the social and racial qualms depicted in Tyler Perry's latest movie! Enjoy!

We discuss the divide between US Background Black Americans and Immigrant Black Americans and how to mend the distance between us! Our custom kocktail Black Dream is introduced! Enjoy!

New author Natasha Nelson takes her readers on a transparent journey about her experiences a mother and how she derived to parenting outside the box she was used to!! Featuring other parent guests and a married couple, who share their experiences as parents as well! Take a sip and enjoy!

We have a ball with three unplanned guests joining the conversation for raw and relatable discussion! Statbtuned til the end for the announcememnt! Enjoy!

This fun impromptu and insightful convo about Lori Harvey's mindset and when is it the right time to introduce Bae to your close circles? This discussion involves the ladies of KWK, host Kiya and April's relative guest Ms. Lorena! Enjoy our collective ideas and laughter about these hot topics! Much love!

We've been on a hiatus the past few months and we'd like to update you on why! Tune in and catch up with us as we navigate grieving and mental health care! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

The ladies of KWK discuss the Netflix reality tv show "Love is Blind" and how these individuals and couple represent every last one of us in dating. Can anyone identify with being shallow? A hopeless romantic? Someone's second choice? Can you marry someone 2 weeks after falling in love?? Let's talk about it!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

The ladies of KWK are interviewing educator and author Dr. Carter on his latest published book,"Black Fragility" by discussing the accountability in the black community through conversations to help, heal, and restore! This one goes deep! Enjoy!

Guess speakt Roshanna gives us tips and tricks on first time homebuying, credit score health, and small business advice! The ladies and Roshanna have a great time learning together so kickback and tune in with a kocktail of your own! Blessings! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Today we discuss a trending meme stating "Too many men are used to seeing their mothers do it all and think their women should too." This is a much needed discussion and join us with a kocktail of tour choice as we dive in deep in this segment. Featuring guest speaker and good friend Mark Anglin Sr. as he provides a much needed male perspective! Enjoy!

Movies that taught us about family, friendships, and love when were growing up, did they steer us wrong or right?! Let's talk about it! Enjoy!

We discuss the pros and cons of returning back to school buildings in this pandemic climate! Enjoy!

Pt. 2 of prior segment "A Real Man" discussion! We explore ocietal attempts to emasculate the man with the creation of newly coined terms "toxic masculinity" and more! We chop it with two male guests Jay Dubb and Mr. Lucky about their perspectives on the nature of being a man vs. being toxic! Drink of the night named "Maldives" by guest Jay Dubb! Profound discussion! Do enjoy!

From the oldschool, traditional perspective of guest speaker Mr. Hashim, 57, this segment discussed the feminization of men in response to a recent Facebook survey titled "Men Are Shsring Things They Wish Women Knew About Them."

Two mothers reflect on how they handled immoral or rebellious behavior of their children! Relax, take a sip and listen to different parenting styles used to get their kids back on track! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

Let's talk about fighting to survive and thrive!

We start with recent video released by a woman in which singer/entertainer Chris Borwn, is stated to have discriminated against her being a dark skinned woman. We want to discuss our personal encoint er re of discrimination regarding colorism as well! Enjoy!

Lately, more often than not, the Millenial Dating Scene has dabbled in the grey area for comfort and fun rather than commitment and certainty! Are we talking exclusively or worh other options open? Is the dating phases exclusive? Who asks to move to the next level? How do you use your voice to get what you desire without pushing the experience too fast?? We have the answers from yours truly the Ladies of KWK and the FB Live comments!! Enjoy!

Wash your booty and your makeup brushes! LOL!! Join us as we share hygiene hacks, haircare tips, & makeup tips! It's Girl Talk with The Kocktails Krew!

Disclaimer: THIS EPSIDOE IS ONLY FOR THE MATURE ADULTS!We have the amazing Sexpert Kimi LeVadge and a jolly rancher kocktail to add!

In this segment we discuss several different male/female friendship dynamics and the challenges they come with! Featuring fellow co-host Shari speaking from perspective as female with a male bestfriend! We also have male guest speakers fellow insightful male companions David L. Davis II , Mark Anglin Sr. Mr. Trae, Mr. Rubin Jean , as well as others!! We had a ball! Listen in to part 2 of this

We are diving into this topic to squash the myths behind having platonic friendships of the opposite sex!

Hello to all ofour wonderful Kocktailers! Tonight we will be discussing falsified, glorified, relationship and life coaches! Tune in as we will feature a humorous, yet wise guest speakers Mr. Hashim and Dr. Adrian Carter for insight! Kocktail of the Evening is The Creeper

Kirk Franklin cusses out his son on the phone. Meg and Harry denounce affiliation to the Royal Family. Public drama with family hurts more than most. Why?? Give I'm this episode a listen! You'll hear us express why! Kocktail names "Dirty Laundry: Family Chronicles." Enjoy!

Join us as we interview 1st time author Vevlyn Grant about her recently published memoir "A Peace of Me" as we navigate through her stories of adversity and resilience! From childhood trauma, to sexual abuse, family relationships, and everything else that influenced the steps on her journey , Author Vevlyn Grant's voice is bold, transparent, and resounding! In a victorious swoop, she's been able to tell her story and hope that many will relate, heal, and find everlasting peace! Enjoy!

Here in this segment we discuss the social disparities of status, class, love, and ignominious affairs presented in Netflix feature "Bridgerton"! Featuring the cocktail "Duke Me Down!" in honor of the fine and sexy Simon the Duke!

With special guest social influencer and friend, Mahogany Bella aka Dana, we discuss relationship qualms depicted in the recently released Netflix movie "Malcolm & Marie" starring Zendaya and John Washington! Enjoy!

Recap of 2020! Episodes highlights of the year and accomplishments! FB live Holiday Edition 2020! Until next year!

Kocktails Krew discuss the recent viral video by YouTube Sensation dating counselor Kevin Samuels giving advice to woman rated looks as "average" but preferencing a 6 figure income earning man! Take a sip as we provide open-minded, yet uncut perspectives about dating preferences and receiving blunt advice we sometimes aren't ready for! While streaming Live on FB and answering the audience questions! Enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kocktailswithkiya/support

The main host Kiya is interviewed by the Kocktails team regarding the release of her first published book of poetry "Lost Between the Sheets" by Kiyaza avail for purchase on Amazon! This segment explores the new author's inspiration behind her work, the artist's illustrations, and plans for her next book! With co-host Tutu's Infamous Rum punch as the Kocktail of the evening, we do hope you enjoy this Special Edition segment! Cheers!