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L is for Lessons is a weekly podcast that discusses topics including relationships, work-life, and mental health while relating to the ups and downs of navigating through adult life and what lessons have been learned. We also talk about pop culture and current issues that are prevalent in today’s so…

Mo and Ant

  • Jul 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 57m AVG DURATION
  • 40 EPISODES


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Lesson 40: Entanglements

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 56:19


Listen to the ladies chat about infidelity. Of course, keeping the Smith family and August Alsina in mind, we weigh in our viewpoints of "entanglements" and marital affairs.    As always, wash your hands and wear your masks!

Lesson 39: Taking Control of Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 55:39


The girls talk about what self-control means to them, manifesting the life they want, and post-graduation depression. 

Bonus Lesson 38: Lessons in Money Management w/ @TheWealthRenaissance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 52:15


We have an unreleased episode (recorded Pre-Quarantine) to share!!! Ok ok so, we know we've had a conversation about money moves previously. However, this time we discuss WEALTH MANAGEMENT with Jared McKay (IG: @TheWealthRenaissance). He shares with you all the many vital tactics to improve your financial status!

Lessons 37: Keep it Two Virgils

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 62:25


Lesson 36: Juneteenth

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 45:27


Happy Juneteenth! We are black and we are here so we should celebrate!

Lesson 35: You Have The Right to be Mad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 58:54


There's alot to be mad about.

Lesson 34: Preference or Prejudice

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 68:36


This week episode we discuss dating preferences and if there is an underlining prejudice on how we choose our partners from height to race. Is this something that needs to be discussed more in dating? Find out what we have to say about the topic.

Lesson 33: I Have No Conception of Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 54:34


Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott. That is all

Lesson 32: Eyes On The Prize

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 69:55


Are men the prize? Should men have any say in that? Do we even need to listen to their opinions? Find out on this episode of L is for Lessons!

Lesson 31: Teach Your Kids Right

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 59:52


Kids are the future. We break down important life lessons we wished we got when we were younger from finances to sex and relationships. Little Fires Everywhere spoilers! Kanye is a billionaire and its team Ye forever.

Lesson 30: Quarantine Cute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 85:18


This episode we talk about why the beauty supply store is an essential business, what we did with our stimulus checks and how are we really looking in the house right now. We are staying quarantined but cute is these trying times. 

Lesson 29: Lessons in Listening- How to Communicate in All Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 73:30


We are back with a new episode all about love languages and how to communicate with our romantic partners vs friends and is there really a big difference? We discuss what our love languages are and what we kind of love we prefer to give out.    Later in the episode the shows we've been obsessing over later, Insecure (duh) and other binge worth ones.   SPOILERS 46:00-1:00:04    Antoinette breaks down how being open to new things can be a form of self care.    Mentions: WordswithKB Podcast 

Do You Know What Today Is.....

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 45:38


It's our anniversary!! We've are dropping an episode exactly one year after our premiere in 2019. Life comes at you fast. This episode we reflect on a year as podcasters, what's it like living through a pandemic and the new normal. We also discuss what's been keeping us entertained through this all (Instagram live mostly) from our friends to tv shows. 

Season 2 Finale: Yeezy, Twitter Politics and Great Movies: Best of 2010s with Rosie Cheeked Dill

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 80:10


It's hard to say goodbye my love. We are wrapping up another season of L is for Lessons. As we also end the year and the decade (can you believe it??) We talk about our personal best moments, top moments in pop culture and how social media changed the world.  Thank you so much to our guest and friend of the show Dillon for talking with us about these pivotal moments from his perspective as journalist.    See you all in 2020!

Lesson 26: Only Real Music Is Gonna Last

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 81:52


Lesson 25: Black Boy Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 83:29


Lesson 24: So Many L's, So Little Time

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 56:25


So this week we didn't stay on topic at all and talked about everything else. Our friend Sheldon joined us on the episode to talk about current L's in the news, Thanksgiving, chicken sandwich debate, Colin Kaepernick, and so many other random things.

Lesson 23: Tales of a Double Stuffed Oreo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 58:05


We are back! Mo and Antoinette talk about lessons from being "oreos", interracial dating, what identifying as Black really means, and how you can get your black card revoked. Antoinette also breaks down racial identity development and the assimilation into white culture. Are double stuffed oreos and just the regular kind? You decide.

Lesson 22: Money Makin' Moves w/ Latasha Kinnard

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 67:55


It’s all about money moves y’all!! Latasha Kinnard, aka Your Finance Sis, comes with the truth about why you’re not managing your money right and how to increase your net worth.  She discusses her humble beginnings growing up in Chicago to how she became a financial advisor in her early 20s before starting her own business.  Mo and Ant chat it up with the money guru about how to save more, what is worth investing in and why women should be taking control of their finances.    Tasha’s Info:   Website: http://www.godeste.com Free Session: http://www.godeste.com/booking Insta: @yourfinancesis Twitter: @financesis

Lesson 21: God Bless These Twenty-Somethings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 50:09


Sooo Ant and Mo don't know what they're doing. But let's be honest, does anyone know what is going on in their 20's? This episode we talk about quarter-life crisis, feeling like we aren't enough, and fears we have about the future. We also also discuss being younger and dealing with older men and what we think the perfect job would be.    L is for: Life is complicated, whew.

Lesson 20: Spiritual Readings with Sydelic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 72:24


This week Mo and Ant get READ!!! They interview Sydney, aka Sydelic, who describes how she encountered her passion for helping young, black women via spiritual readings. 

Lesson 19: Cannabis Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 46:43


Listen to Ant and Mo discuss the decriminalization of marijuana in Metro Atlanta. We also acknowledge the unequal representation between the person used to market marijuana industries versus the individual charged with possession behind bars. Tune in! The show neither Mo nor Ant could remember they were discussing, Netflix's "Explained" Series: "Weed" - Season 1 Episode 1

Lesson 18: Mental Health, Mental Wealth (ft. Mental Health in Color Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 90:15


This episode is all about mental health! We chat it up with the ladies from the Mental Health in Color Podcast, Dalanah and resident therapist Krysten about mental health in today's society and why it is so important.  Also check out the Mental Health in Color Podcast

Lesson 17: "The Last Self-Help Book You’ll Ever Need"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 35:18


This episode's lesson is all about self help. We interview the author Rayvin "BraveBlackBird" Silas about her first book "The Last Self-Help Book You Will Ever Read So You Can Finally Get Your Sh*t Together" (whew- that's a title!). Rayvin talks about her journey that lead her to write the book, where she finds inspiration in life and why it is important to want to help yourself.    You can find Rayvin Sila's to order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974668796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_m9aLDb0GQH4K5   Books also mentioned on the episode: "You Are The Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters" by Deepak Chopra and Menas Kafatos   "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz 

Lesson 16: Focused Girl Fall

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 45:10


It’s Focus Girl Fall everyone! Season 2 kicks off with Mo and Ant talking about what on earth they’ve been up to on their break (hiatus?) (sabbatical?) and what new energy they plan to bring to their lives and the podcast. The girls share if they are being real with with themselves and learning from their lessons or still have some ways to go. Find out what they have to say on this episode.         

Lesson 15: Season 1 Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 79:20


Join this week's conversation as we recap the lessons we've learned from our Love Lessons series, as well as our favorites from season one. Also, we share tips from starting our podcast journey.

Lesson 14: Marriage-What Happens After I Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 57:10


This episode is all about marriage. Young married couple, Shade and Victor share their experience with being married. What it truly means when you take vows, cultural differences in weddings, and who was right in Acrimony? Listen now to our guests honest opinions about growing and loving your spouse through anything. 

Lesson 13: LGBTQNA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 66:13


As we continue our Love Lessons series, we sat down to interview our friends, Taiza and Jarmell, who identify with the LGBT community. They share their identities, the process of coming out to their families, and what it is like dating in Atlanta!

Lesson 12: Single Az A Dollar Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 49:32


This week we continue our Love Lessons Series and discover the perspective of dating from single men! We interview our guest hosts, Corey and Quez, to hear their opinions, experiences, and lessons they've learned while dating here in Atlanta. 

Lesson 11: All The Single Ladiez

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 62:56


This episode is for all the single ladies! We sit down with our guest and talk about what it is like to be dating and single in your 20's. Love, loses, and left swipes. We also share listener letters from other women going through their own dating struggles.  

Lesson 10: #RelationshipGoalz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 45:35


This episode, we dive into love lessons about dating and relationships. Our guests, Bri and Marcus, are a young couple who share what has made their relationship work and challenges they’ve faced along the way. We discuss what lessons you learn from being in a relationship, about yourself, and your partner.

Lesson 9: Treat Yo Self- Lessons in Self Care

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 40:15


This episode is all about you and self care. We dive into several aspects of self care and how we can improve in different areas of life. Treat yo self is about taking care of yourself first. How you gon' win if you aint right within?

Lesson 8: Body Image

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 29:18


This week's episode we discuss body image and pressure put on women especially to achieve the "perfect" body. We talk about fatphobia, eating disorders and extremes to get the body you want. Listen to the lessons we've learned about loving our own bodies and accepting the things about ourselves that make us unique. 

Lesson 7: Workin' Women

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 45:42


In this week's episode, we discuss the ups and downs of being a young, black woman in our workspaces and the interactions we've made with others.

Lesson 6: Cancel Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 42:19


This week’s episode is all about cancel culture. Join us as we dive into what canceling people means and if it is the best way to address current issues. We talk about present controversial people who have been “canceled” and whether or not they’ll be gone for good. You can listen now!

Lesson 5: Rep Yo Set

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 50:29


This week’s episode we talk about our cultural backgrounds and what they mean to us. Antoinette represents for Jamaica

Lesson 4: Thank You, Next.

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 43:38


In this episode, we discuss past relationships and how we've gotten over those hurdles. Tune in and listen to the lessons we've learned from our exes.

Lesson 3: Blood, Sweat, and Lemonade: Lessons From Queen Bey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 43:47


The Queen herself, Beyoncé inspires this episode. We discuss her new documentary on Netflix, Homecoming, and what it takes to reach your goals and keep outdoing yourself. Can you take the pressure or does it end up catching up to you in the end?

Lesson 2: Last Call for Alcohol

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 43:21


In this week's episode, your favorite co-hosts share their experiences and opinions about going out in Atlanta. 

Lesson 1: Lectures, Libraries, and Ls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 43:23


This week we talk about the highs and lows of college and what we learned outside of the classroom.

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