Podcasting Is the New Kink!

This conversation was supposed to be about yoga, and it was, kind of. But, really it was about healing and how yoga can help you with that. Welcome to the second part of my conversation with Adi Kaur, owner and founder of Inglenook Yoga - the first Black Owned Yoga Studio in Birmingham Alabama. In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, Adi gives advice for beginners, tells us about her experience working at Lululemon, and discusses what it was like to work with her husband.We talk:Advice for beginner yogis - 4:51Adi's experience at Lululemon - 13:29Working with her husband - 24:32How you can get in touch with Adi - 32:57In this episode I get vulnerable about my spiritual journey and the things I've been dealing with this year. I also share about a time I felt shame about my body. This interview was not was I expected at all, but it was exactly what I needed and I'm grateful for it.Connect with Adi on Instagram, her website, and YoutubeEpisode References:Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Gail Parker Ep. 32 & Ep. 33 with the Amazing ClarksEp. 34 & Ep. 35 with Dee and Bee HendershotEp. 36 & Ep. 37 with Snooks and Lovey CasonEp. 17 & Ep. 41 with my partnerAdi Kaur on Insight Timer*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the main difference between yoga and exercise? Mindful breath. When you practice yoga asanas, you are breathing into and out of poses. When you exercise, you may not be breathing at all. Adi Kaur goes more into detail about this in episode #52 of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, and she goes in! Adi is the owner and founder of Inglenook Yoga - the first Black Owned Yoga Studio in Birmingham Alabama, and we have a really dope conversation about bringing vision to life, benefits of yoga, and education vs. fear.We talk:Raising the money to build her studio - 4:29Being introduced to yoga on a date - 13:33Benefits of yoga - 20:58How yoga is not a religion/demonic - 33:38Building a stronger connection to the divine - 41:39Adi is a true believer and you can really hear the divine speaking through her. She talks about the importance of walking like a child of God, and not just when it benefits you. Her yoga studio started as a vision in her head, but she manifested it by speaking it into existence everyday, planning ahead, and putting herself in the position to receive. One of my favorite topics was about how many of us limit God. We forget that we are human and can't even fathom the power and intellect of the divine, but she reminds us that God is in everything, and prayer goes both ways. We just have to be still and listen!So what are the 3 yoga benefits for Black women:Helps you to advocate for yourself and stand in truthHelps you heal from trauma, personal and generational Helps you stay curious about your bodyYa'll this conversation was so good, I had to split it in half, so stay tuned for part 2, coming soon!*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't have to earn rest! You body needs it and won't function well without it. But, everything we consume tells us that we don't. Instead, we are encouraged to be productive at all costs, to live like there is no tomorrow, and to sleep when you're dead. Well, death comes a lot sooner for people who don't intentionally rest their bodies. And, in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we're back with another amazing Black woman yogi, Tamika Chambers, and she talks about this in detail! She teaches us the importance of rest and assures us that listening to your body is the key.We talk:The importance of asking for consent - 5:05Discomfort vs pain - 16:10Spirit and energy in yoga - 26:20Advice for yogi beginners - 31:03Her response to "yoga is demonic" - 42:27Practicing stillness in different ways - 51:33Tamika also talks a lot about taking up space, which can be hard for many Black women because it isn't something we're familiar with. Many of us don't even know how to take up space. As a child, I was never taught to do that. I was never told to be myself or make everything about me. I never knew how to advocate for myself or speak up for what I wanted. In fact, many times I was instructed to do the opposite. "Shrink to fit yourself into this young, Christian, lady box (no pun intended)," and, "You don't need to say anything. God will handle it!" I always struggled with these things! That's one of the reasons I love yoga so much, because it's all about me. It's a personal practice that I can modify to fit my needs. I can take up as much space as I want and I can focus on my spirit, without having to explain anything to anyone. Tamika is an ordained minister and one thing I always hear about yoga is how demonic it is. It's not of God so it has to be of the devil, right?*rolls eyes* So I had to ask how she reconciles the two, and her answer was beautiful: her ministry is love! Love is inclusive. Love is caring. And, that is what she focuses on. She also draws many parallels between Christian and yoga practices. For example, think about meditation and prayer, or psalms and affirmations, or lighting candles and lighting incense. Instead of focusing on the differences between them, see the similarities.*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 episodes! WTF?! Most podcasts don't even make it past 3, so this is a reason to celebrate! In this episode I talk about why I started this podcast in the first place and how it has progressed over the last two years. I also recap all 49 episodes so far.This podcast started off as a resource for podcasting. I wanted to give you insight and tips. And, I did that. The first season was all about Podcasting 101. I talked about everything you needed to start a podcast: topics, equipment, mindset, etc. I even shared the steps to start a podcast for free!Soon after that, I realized that I didn't want the podcast to be all about podcasting. I wanted to collaborate and interview. I wanted to discuss other topics. So, I started experimenting...The second season of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was all about HBO's Lovecraft Country. It was my first review and it sort-of set the tone for future seasons. I talked about my favorite and least-liked moments, themes that drove the story line, and diversions from the book and more. I get really passionate about my shows and you could tell by how I started sharing more of my personal opinions, letting you in. But, something was nagging at me to go deeper, so the third season was all about me! I shared a few of the journeys that changed my life and helped me to become more of myself, and it felt really good to get a lot of that off my chest. After that, I was ready to keep experimenting, so I tried interviews. In season four I interviewed clients: my first, current, former, and... my mom. Lol. She wanted to start a podcast and I knew I would be comfortable with her. We talked about leaning into your curiosity, growing through guilt, and more.And, that brought us to episode 25, which was another celebration just like this! If you haven't noticed, I like to celebrate! :)The next season of Podcasting Is the New Kink! was all about FX's Kindred, which was cancelled after one season. And I am PISSED because they didn't even finish the story! I talked about that in the season. I also talked about diversions from the book, themes and characters, predictions for the season that we may never get and more.Season six was all about intimate partnerships! I sat down with The Amazing Clarks, Dee and Bee Hendershot (Truth and Coffee Time), and Snooks and Lovey Cason (Married Into Crazy). I learned so much from them and I absolutely recommend them! After I got my free sessions from the experts, I talked to a few of my friends who are in relationships and I honestly learned a lot from them as well. I also brought my partner back to talk about the major themes that came up in just about every episode.That brings us to the current season which is all about Black Women Yogis. I spoke to many yogis about the benefits and versatility of yoga, especially for POC, and getting out of your comfort zone. But, to be honest, this season is moreso about healing! So, I also spoke to other healing practitioners about how Black people can heal!ReferencesPoddster ArticleExploding Topics Article Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about community. That was the resounding message in this episode with Meli Acevedo, certified yoga instructor, climate and environmental justice warrior, and overall badass! No matter what we talked about, the conversation always looped back to the importance of community and building trust. And, let me tell you, we discussed it all!Disclaimer: Meli recorded this episode outside in her beautiful yard so you may hear wind blowing at times, adding to the ambience. Also, this episode is a little longer than usual, but I promise you it's worth it!We talk:Why it's important to build community - 12:05My intro to yoga story - 25:31Being aware of the energy shared in yoga classes - 33:14Having discernment in helping - 41:41Yoga is for every body. Period! - 55:57Detaching from perfectionism - 1:07:36Meli teaches us how to have the discernment to help others. Many times, we get so caught up in the "help," part, that we don't pay attention to the "how," or the "what." Meaning, we want to help people so badly that we aren't interested in how they need to be helped or what we can actually provide. Her advice is to take it step-by-step:First ask yourself: what is your role in situation? Then ask yourself: what's your capacity to help?Then, ask the person you want to help for permission We also talk about perfection and I almost gagged when she said, "Perfection does not exist!" If you've listened to season one of this podcast or followed @pinkladyprod on Instagram or TikTok, then you heard me say something like this at least once. And it is something I absolutely believe!I used to be a perfectionist. I would stress over every little detail of every little thing. How I looked, how I sounded, how I was perceived by everyone... I had to learn, through years of life coaching and a spiritual journey that is kicking my butt (in a good way), that what I was striving for was a fake, shallow version of myself. And, I had no control over all the things I was trying to control. What can go wrong, will go wrong! That's what they say in theatre, and it is especially true of life.So here's my unsolicited advice to all of the perfectionists of the world: Instead of striving to be perfect, strive instead to do your best and be your authentic self.Check out Meli on Instagram @fatbrowngirlyoga.Episode References:Hood Feminism - book by Mikki KendallDiRTYOGA on InsatgramIgnite Yoga & Wellness InstituteEp. 4 - Forget about perfection and start your podcast!Ep. 44 - How to Feel Empowered and Rested with Ebony MolockEp. 46 - Finding Connection, Community, and Comfort in Yoga with Black Rose Yogini*This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, and we are back with another amazing Black women yogi! Last week's episode was all about breathwork and I think it's a great segue back into our yogis because this episode is all about breath movement aka yoga.Our western culture has made yoga seem like it's all about the poses! It's all about getting that burn and working out your body. But today we are getting a reminder of what yoga is really about: the breath. Today's yogi is a certified yoga instructor, children's author, and business owner, who has been in the wellness space for years. She fully understands pivoting in your business, because she has done it a number of times. And, she is actually a friend from high school, who hails from the great Paterson, NJ, just like me. Lol.Her name is Qyera Parks and she works with children, teaching them yoga, and about mental health and wellness. And, ya'll know how much I love it! Working with children is not for the faint of heart. They will test you and try you in every way possible. But it is really one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. And, reaching them at a young age, teaching them how to manage their emotions and regulate their reactions is so important! It's really giving them a better chance at life.In this episode we discuss the many phases of her business, going to India for her yoga teaching certification, being the only Black person in a yoga space, and much more!We talk:How Qyera's business started and the journey until now - 1:55Benefits of yoga - 12:59Being the only Black person in yoga spaces - 22:28Mindful Moments with Friends': Breathwork for Kids 5-8 - 34:22Advice for new yogis - 40:49We also get pretty deep, talking about why many Black people don't try yoga. As much as I would love to blame "them" and say that yoga has been gentrified (which it has), Qyera brings up a great point about "us" not showing up. And, she is so right. Part of the reason I wanted to interview yogis this season was to introduce yoga to many of you who aren't interested because you think it's not for you. Let me tell you, it is absolutely for you. And I dare you to try it!Check out Qyera's website cintalab.com and connect with her on IG @cintamovesAND get her book Mindful Moments with Friends': Breathwork for Kids 5-8 on AmazonEpisode References:Siddhant School of YogaThe Lay OutDr. Masaru Emoto's water study*This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is not about yoga, and this episode's guest is not a Black woman, but bare with me and I promise it'll be worth your while! Today we are taking a break from yoga to talk about something that is similar because it also focuses on breath, but very different in the fact that it emphasizes only using the breath. We are diving into the world of breathwork with Darren Hagood of Heal Your Love Period (HYL.).Did you know there are four stages of breathing? I used to think there were just two: inhale and exhale. But, it actually goes inhale, hold, exhale, hold, and so on and so forth. I learned that and so much more from Darren.We talk:The difference between yoga and breathwork - 2:31What his customers get from his class - 13:14Breath as our first language - 27:09Advice for breathwork beginners - 37:22History of breathwork and Christian teachings - 41:12Why he started Heal Your Love Period - 1:00:47Darren goes in about the long history of connection between breathwork and Christian teachings. And ya'll know I was hella excited to hear all about it! When I grew up in my strict Christian home and church, it was all about the trinity; father, son, holy spirit. But did you know that the translation of the word "spirit" comes from the word "pneuma," an ancient Greek word for "breath"? If you're anything like me then your mind is blown! Trust me, mine was!Along with his wife Gloria, Darren created what they call the Black Love Healing Circle, and I can tell you from experience that it is just that. It includes breathwork, sound healing, and guided meditation, and it was an amazing experience that I would recommend for anyone, but especially people of color.Soo... what are five benefits of breathwork for Black people? Mind you, there are plenty more, but we'll focus on five.better sleeprelease of toxinslower blood pressureactivation of the prefrontal cortex, where our creativity isconnection to the divine breathListen to the episode for more info about each one.References:Michael B. BeckwithStanislav GrofLeonard OrrConnect with Darren on Instagram @healyourloveperiod and their website healyourloveperiod.com*This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of my favorite things about yoga is how versatile it can be! Yoga can be a real workout where you push yourself to see what your body can do. It can be a meditation with slow movement and long holds. Or, it can be anything on that spectrum. It really just depends on what your body needs and what you want to get out of it. We talk about this in depth in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, with Black Rose Yogini! It was a pretty intimate conversation and we truly connected on a spiritual level. I share my intro to yoga story and tell Rose how she inspires me.Rose is a certified yoga teacher and the title Black Rose Yogini fits her so well! She is an amazing Black woman, her name is Rose, and yoga is her jam! Today we discuss our introductions to yoga, getting out of our comfort zones, how yoga can effect your healing journey, and much more!One thing Rose wishes everyone knew about yoga is that is it for you! You may think that it's for white people, or that you have to be thin and flexible, or that it won't work for you, or whatever. But the truth is this: yoga is for everyone and it can be super beneficial for your life! She encourages us to just give it a try because you will definitely see the difference almost immediately.We talk:Rose getting her certification in India - 5:16How yoga found her - 13:55Why Black women should practice yoga - 21:25One thing Rose wants everyone to know about yoga - 33:49The versatility of yoga - 42:09Trying new things and getting out of your comfort zone - 52:07Connect with Rose on Instagram @black_rose_yogini*This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, you! Yea, you! The woman that is interested in yoga but has no idea where to start. This episode is just for you! It's literally an intro to yoga teaching you the basics of yoga and its origins in the Hindu religion. There's also a lot of joking and laughter. :) Today I talk to my homegirl, Zikea McCurdie, yogi, health coach, and all-around wellness guru about the benefits of yoga, especially for Black people.7 benefits (7:42):Improved balanceBetter breathingBetter sleepReduced stressIncreased flexibilityStrengthened mind/body connectionImproved cardiovascular healthZikea dives into the 4 types of yoga (12:54):HathaVinyasaYinRestorativeShe teaches us about the chakras (18:32):Root - redSacral - orangeSolar plexus - yellowHeart - greenThroat - blueThird-eye - indigoCrown - purpleHands and feetAnd, she talks about yoga extending beyond the mat (25:29):Yoga SutrasDharmaKarmaZikea shares a bunch of great resources and advice to get you started on your journey. For example, she tells beginners to think about what works for you and start small. Don't commit to doing yoga everyday for 2-hours a day and then wonder why you can't keep up. Commit to one class. You can even commit to a free class on youtube or other social media. Start small and take it from there.We also talk about the most important thing: your breath! Do not forget to breathe!So I hope you are ready to take notes, because this episode is just the jolt you need!Check out Zikea on Instagram @doseofvitamin.zEpisode references:Kennedy High School, Paterson, NJHoward University!, Washington, DCEastside Park, Paterson, NJWarrior Goddess Fitness, Elmwood Park, NJThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, book by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Khepera Wellness Yoga StudioAvatar: The Last Airbender, S2 E19 - The GuruAvatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action)Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsBhagavad Gita, book by Ved VyasJenna Warriner - Marketing Coach*This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 7 of Podcasting Is the New Kink! This season is all about Black women yogis and it will be filled with many different yoga practitioners who have one thing in common: being committed to wellness and healing. To start it off, I interviewed Ebony Molock, Founder of Empowered Rest Yoga, and we talk about taking up space, yoga extending off the mat, expanding your knowledge, being empowered and rested, and much more!We talk:The difference between Shakti and empowered rest - 3:56Steps Ebony took to pivot her business - 19:08Benefits of yoga - 28:49One thing everyone needs to know about yoga - 40:04Advice for yoga beginners - 51:20One of the main themes that kept coming up in this interview was the notion of getting unstuck and making a change. Have you ever felt stuck? Like you were running on autopilot doing the same thing over and over, and couldn't make any changes? Like you could see the path you wanted, but you couldn't take the steps to get there? I've felt like that at multiple points in my life, but I felt it the most right before I got laid off. If you've heard my story then you know that I was miserable working full-time in a job I hated and having multiple side-hustles just to have a creative outlet. Instead of making a choice, I waited for something to change.That layoff was my wake-up call. I started my podcasting business shortly after that, and this podcast shortly after that. I was sort of, pushed out of my comfort zone. But, you don't have to wait for that push. You can choose to get unstuck and change to your life, and in this episode, Ebony talks about the steps she took when it was time for her to do just that:Found a new job that paid moreCut off multiple yoga classes/hustled lessTook more yoga classes/deepened educationDove in!Now, she never said it was easy. She actually said that it wasn't easy to follow this calling, especially at first. But, once she let go and trusted in God and put herself in the position to receive, she got a flood of support, letting her know that she made the right decision.Check out Ebony's website yogawithebony.com and Instagram @blackyogi_magicEpisode references:Sanskrit Moon YogaYoga & Mimosas - Every Sunday in May!empwrd.rest.yoga Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoga, like many other practices from the East, has been hella appropriated! So much so, most people of color still see it as "white people ish," even though it has become much more diverse in the past few years. But the origins of yoga come from ancient India and it is all about the connection between your body, mind, and spirit.In this season of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I interviewed Black women yogis and I learned so much! I consider myself an intermediate yogi, so I thought I knew much more than I actually did. But, ya'll know how much I value knowledge, so I had a ball soaking up all I could.I also interviewed a few men, and a few non-yoga practitioners who are in the wellness/healing space. Because that's what this is all about: healing! People of color, especially Black women in America need to heal, and I think yoga is a great way to start that process.Listen to new episodes of Podcasting Is the New Kink! on Wednesdays starting May 1st.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/sapphire - License code: BHHLV9E8ZY8WUIQI Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's only March but 2024 has already been a wild year!Don't get me wrong, it started off kind of great. In the first few days of January, I got great news. There was interest in my podcasting program from The Boys and Girls Club, and I was accepted into The Blox, The Largest Competition TV Show On The Planet For Startups! These were great accomplishments that gave me hope for my future. I thought, "If 2024 is already starting off like this, what the hell does the rest of the year have in store?!" Well, January was far from over, and I was getting ready to find out.My birthday is in January and for the past few years I've had some kind of dope celebration with my loved ones. I had planned for this year to be the same, but you know what they say about making plans. For some reason, nothing was working out for me. The places I wanted to go either didn't have my date available, cost too much, or was further than I wanted to travel. So I gave in to the flow and played it safe: one dinner with some of my girls and a separate dinner with my partner. It seemed simple enough.The day before my birthday, my partner got a call, or should I say, the call. His grandmother's health was declining and it was time to say goodbye. So, I immediately canceled my birthday plans, and we made our way to her. She passed away on January 21st, my birthday, and I received the gift if grief. Three weeks later my partner the other call. This time it was about his grandfather. He passed away on February 7th. His mother's mother and his father's father.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk about this experience. I share the highs and lows that we went through in this short time. And, I discuss the 3 lessons I learned:Celebrate yourselfStay groundedDon't wait until tomorrowI also talk about the future of Pink Lady Productions and Podcasting Is the New Kink!, and what you can expect this year.Click here to support! Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know I'm a day late, but I swear I'm not a dollar short!This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! is the first solo episode I've done in a while. It will be a recap of all the interviews this season, and I'm going to share my favorite moments and lessons.Season 6 started off with the relationship experts, the Black love gurus, if you will. The first interview was with the Amazing Clarks, Anthony and Melanie. Their relationship is goals! They talked about spirituality outside of religion, trading gifts with your partner, the importance of vulnerability, and so much more. One of my favorite lessons was the one about fighting to grow instead of fighting to win! Melanie talked about making your partner a loser when you fight to win. And how do you think you will treat a loser?The next interview was with Bee and Dee Hendershot, of the Truth and Coffee Time Podcast. Let me tell you right now, most of my laughter is usually edited out, but I was laughing so much during this interview that it just wasn't an option. They are hilarious! We talked about being a Black and white couple in the south, bringing baggage into your relationship, the importance and levels of honest and transparency, and more. We also talked about giving your partner grace and space. It seems like such a simple task, but it isn't always easy. When you are in the heat of things you want to solve problems right then and there. But that isn't always possible and pushing isn't always productive.The last expert interview was the craziest! Lol. Snooks and Lovey Cason are Married Into Crazy and in this episode they share the wild introduction to their love story. We talk about overcoming adversity and bouncing back stronger, the role of God in their relationship, the importance of respect and much more. They even made CRAZY an acronym standing for compassionate, real, accountable, zealous, and yielding - pillars to build your relationship on.I learned so much from these experts, but I also learned from the newbies. And I definitely enjoyed the conversations.My sister-cousin Amber and her boo Dre talked about the importance of really getting to know your partner instead of chasing titles. My bestest friend Nay and her fiance David shared their experience with therapy and how it propelled them to the next level in their relationship.And my brother Vee and his wife Teah describe how they manifested their marriage by walking the walk and using the power of partnership.I thought the last episode would be the last episode, but the I felt like this season deserved a recap because it was full of gems! I'm grateful to everyone who participated and to you the audience for listening. Thank you for making this season as awesome as it was. Podcasting Is the New Kink! is a Black-owned, woman-owned podcast, and we support other Black, Indigenous, Women of Color-owned podcasts and businesses. We aim to educate and inspire. If that resonates with you, then become contributor now! Check us out for more info on how you can support. -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So how do you know if your relationship is on the right track? If you've listened to all of the episodes in part 6 of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, then you've heard a few themes that echoed throughout. Role fluidity, authenticity, respect, grace, honest and transparency, and communication were some of the many.Role fluidity is about letting go of traditional gender norms and playing to your strengths. Like, when the Amazing Clarks had their newborn baby and Anthony decided to stay home while Melanie went back to work. They talk about this in episode 32, the first part of their interview.Authenticity means being yourself. Your full self! And choosing a partner that encourages you to do that. You want a partner that helps you grow, not shrink! In episode 40, Teah talks about how Vee does that for her.Respect is the first step in every relationship, but especially an intimate partnership. Well it should be, anyway. How can you love someone you don't respect? Nay and David talk about the importance of respect in their relationship in episode 39.Grace is something that many people don't think about when it comes to intimate partnerships but it is very necessary. People mess up and sometimes our partners need us to be a little kinder. Dee and Bee Hendershot talk about how they give each other "grace and space" in episode 35, the second part of their interview.Honesty and Transparency go hand in hand. In episode 37, the second part of their interview, Snooks and Lovey talk about being real! Not using realness as a weapon, but as a tool. One you can especially use in conflict resolution. Communication is the most important part! None of these concepts mean anything if you don't tell your partner. In episode 38, with Bamber and Dre, we talk about how people are so quick to chase a title that they don't take the time to get to know each other. And, that's why half of marriages fail.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, my partner is back. I introduced him in episode 17, so check it out if you're interested in how we met and details about us. Today we're talking about these 6 topics. We define them and discuss what they mean to us.We talk:Role fluidity - 1:29Authenticity - 9:21Respect - 16:21Honesty and Transparency - 24:59Grace - 29:08And communication - 33:24 Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The word "manifest" has become hella overused. These days many people use it to describe a magic process where you speak the things you want into the universe and those things just find their way to you. But, we know that that isn't how manifestation actually works, right? You still have to put in the work. You have to put yourself in a position to receive and you have to walk the walk, as if you already have the things you are asking for.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I share a great example of manifesting the marriage you want, with one of my best friends Vee, and his wife Teah.We talk:Managing your expectations - 10:45Parenting teenagers - 20:16How they manifested their relationship - 31:00The power of partnership - 40:28Advice for couples - 54:25ReferencesPodcasting Is the New Kink!: Review of HBO's Lovecraft Country, episode 11 and episode 12Podcasting Is the New Kink!: Relationship Interviews, episode 36 and episode 37 Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How important is sacrifice in a romantic relationship? Some would say that it isn't important at all. That you shouldn't have to change yourself to make things work. While I agree with that last statement, I also believe in growing and becoming more of your favorite self everyday. And, that takes sacrifice, but not in a literal sense, of course.In episode #39 of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I sit down with my bestest friend in the universe and her man. Excuse me, her FIANCE! We catch up on topics like surrendering to the comfort that someone can bring into your life, being with someone who can understand your life, and having respect for your partner.We talk:What attracted them to each other - 10:34Changes since they moved in together - 23:56The importance of family in their lives - 32:44Conflict resolution and couples therapy - 42:13Advice for couples - 52:47And more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! And as always, we're better! :)The rest of part six of Podcasting Is the New Kink! will be interviews with some of my favorite people in the world and we are starting off with my sister-cousin Amber. Amber and her partner, Dre, have only been together for a few months, but I believe that you can learn from every situation, and I definitely learned a lot from this conversation.We talk:Putting your partner in their place - 11:27Managing conflict - 21:50Advice for couples - 29:16Reasons we want to get married - 40:46And much more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasting Is the New Kink! is taking a break! But we will be back with more couple's interviews on January 31st. Until then, make sure you are all caught up and make sure you've gotten all the gems from the experts. Peace. Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you think about any sport where there are opposing sides (like basketball, football, etc.), there are rules of engagement. Even in things like MMA and boxing, where the point is for these people to beat each other down, there are established codes and an etiquette to follow.Now think about your romantic partnership? Do you have a set standard for how you will approach and handle conflict? This is one of the main topics we discussed in part 2 of my interview with Snooks and Lovey Cason. And then, they gave some amazing advice for couples, couples who want to work together, and podcasters.We talk:The importance of respect in a relationship - 1:34Keeping the "main thing" the "main thing" - 11:17What CRAZY really means - 15:18Advice for working with your life partner - 23:38The name "Podcasting Is the New Kink!" - 34:07How you can get to know and work with Snooks and Lovey - 41:20And more!Check out Snooks and Lovey's website and Instagram, and listen to their podcast!Episode ReferencesExtreme Execution Certification with Dr. Eric ThomasGottman InstituteDISC Certifiication Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the craziest situation your relationship has had to get through? Ernie and Ronna Cason aka Snooks and Lovey overcame a physical attack, family drama, an almost-divorce, and more. They bounced back stronger and now they coach others on the way to doing the same.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I share part one of my interview with the couple who "Married Into Crazy!"We talk:DISC Certification and what it is - 5:35What made them stay together after all they went through - 15:36Values that attract them to each other - 23:17What has changed since they got married - 34:29The role of God in their relationship - 38:59And more!Check out Snooks and Lovey's website and Instagram, and listen to their podcast!Episode ReferencesExtreme Execution Certification with Dr. Eric ThomasGottman InstituteDISC Certifiication Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are certain topics that you will just never agree on. So can you agree to disagree with respect? Or, is that the ultimate dealbreaker? Are you giving your relationship the grace it needs? Or, are you looking for your version of perfection?Only you can answer these questions, but in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, you can definitely gain some insight. This is the second part of my interview with Dee and Bee and it is filled with advice, stories, and laughter!We talk:Why they chose each other - 0:12How their marriage helped mend Bee's relationship with his mom - 6:47Bringing old baggage into a new relationship - 11:59Honesty and transparency in relationships - 18:03Advice for couples - 26:18And more!Check out Dee and Bee on their website and Instagram, and listen to their podcast!Buy Dee's books and other merch here! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are levels to marriage. You have the physical, the mental, the spiritual, the financial, the familial, etc. And a huge part of the journey is learning to rely on and trust in each other.This is one of the topics I covered in my interview with Dee and Bee Hendershot of the Truth and Coffee Time Podcast. This episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! is the first part of that interview.We talk:The many different parts of podcasting - 2:38Being in an interracial relationship in the south - 9:08How Dee and Bee met and how their relationship grew - 11:53Their financial journey together - 21:10What they learned from each other - 25:15What their families thought of their relationship - 36:39And more!Check out Dee and Bee on their website and Instagram, and listen to their podcast!Buy Dee's books and other merch here! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! Click the link -> https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a mindset shift to think about: in our relationships, are you fighting to grow or fighting to win? Are you trying to learn something new about yourself? Or, are you making your partner a loser? I never even thought about that concept before interviewing the Amazing Clarks! Honestly, that was my favorite gem, but this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! is filled to the brim with them so I hope you are ready to take notes. This is part 2 of my interview with Melanie and Anthony.We talk:What has changed since they got married - 0:10Being a complete and fulfilled person on your own - 8:09Having a beautiful story about your partner - 16:53Going within ourselves instead of blaming our partners - 26:07Being attracted to each other to trade gifts - 31:03Their whale story - 43:01How being triggered affects all the past versions of ourselves - 51:10And more!Check out "The Amazing Clarks" on their website and Instagram. And listen to their podcast!If you're interested in becoming a life coach, click here to check out their coaching academy.Episode ReferencesCrack the Code: The Secret to Achieving your Happily Ever After by Melanie and Anthony Clark Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How important is vulnerability in an intimate partnership? Simply put, "vulnerability is where the good stuff is." When you are vulnerable with your partner, you give them a chance to choose you. You give your relationship a chance to grow stronger. And you give yourself a chance to heal.Now this is something I've always "kind-of" known, but after speaking with "The Amazing Clarks," I am 100% advocating for it! Melanie and Anthony Clark are truly amazing, and in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! you will see why.We talk:How their coaching business came to be - 1:48The night they met - 9:13How my partner and I started dating - 17:46The importance of vulnerability - 23:51Characteristics that are vital in a partner - 37:35Role fluidity in partnership - 45:19And more!Check out "The Amazing Clarks" on their website and Instagram. And listen to their podcast!If you're interested in becoming a life coach, click here to check out their coaching academy.Episode ReferencesCrack the Code: The Secret to Achieving your Happily Ever After by Melanie and Anthony ClarkS3 E17 Pink Lady and Partner on why love alone is not enough! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasting Is the New Kink! will be back next week with new episodes on intimate partnerships! I interviewed a bunch of couples from all different walks of life and I learned so much. So I'm sharing it all with you! Stay tuned for new episodes of Podcasting Is the New Kink! starting next week! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need a season 2 of Kindred, and we deserve it! The first season set up so much of the storyline, now we need to see them all tied up into a pretty bow.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:Predictions for season 2 of KindredThe future of Podcasting Is the New Kink!And more!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yup, it's true. Dana was not one of my favorite characters. But I'm expecting that she will have one of my favorite character arcs. In the series, Dana is a millennial. She seems impulsive, clumsy, and maybe even a little arrogant. But she is working through unimaginable circumstances. Who knows if I'd even like myself in that situation.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:Dana's selfishnessOlivia's enduranceKevin's naivetyMargaret's spitefulnessAnd more!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am an advocate for reading! I think it's the best way to exercise your brain. I love novels but you can read whatever you want, from magazine articles to podcast transcriptions. Dana was also an advocate. She read to Rufus. She taught Carrie and Nigel. She stressed the importance of literacy. This is a theme that drove many of the storylines in Kindred, and today I'll mention others that did the same.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:FateBlood vs. chosen familyCreation vs. realityThe importance of readingAnd "good christian generosity"Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FX's adaptation of Kindred was not my favorite. Some elements were missing, like scenic shots that showed more of the setting. Others showed up a little too much for me, like this notion of having empathy for white women. Lol. I got real passionate in this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! ya'll!I talk:Notable elements of the seriesDetails that stood outThings I wish were differentAnd more!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the book always better? That's not an easy question to answer. When you read a story, you see it from you point of view, and we tend to add a few details that aren't actually there. Sometimes, we completely ignore or forget details that are. But, when you watch a show or movie, you are seeing it from the creator's pov, and that can clash with yours.So I don't know if Kindred the novel was better than Kindred the series. But I do know that the creators made some interesting choices and I'm ready to discuss!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:Differences in charactersDana and Kevin's marital statusDana's mom popping up in the pastAnd more!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you follow me on social media then you may have saw my pledge for 2023, which is to only read books written by women of color. The purpose of this pledge was to highlight voices that have been suppressed and get insight from my fellow creators. One of the books I read this year was Kindred by Octavia Butler. It was one of my favorite books as a kid, and it is still one of my favorite stories. So when I found out that it had been adapted into a series, I was fired up! I knew I had to review it on the podcast. And, here it is!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I talk about:Kindred (book and series) detailsWhy I chose to review it on the podcastAnd, how episodes will be organized for this partEpisode References:Kindred on FX on HuluKindred on IMDBKindred on WikipediaPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WTF?! 25 episodes?! Most podcasts don't make it past episode 3, so I am so grateful to have made it this far! And now it's time to celebrate!Shout to to Mr. Amari Leach, Blogger and Owner of Tea With T LLC, for winning our Giveaway! Find him on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube. And click here to shop his merch store!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:Why we celebrate 25 episodesWhy it's so important to share your storyGiveaway announcementWhat to expect next from Podcasting Is the New Kink!And more!Episode References:Podcast Business JournalThe Podcast IndexListenNotesPodNewsOpen Source PodcastDem Bois Podcast FeedspotKindred bookKindred showPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hope you enjoyed this series of Podcasting Is the New Kink! because I definitely enjoyed the interview process. I want to thank all my guests: Erin, Doris (aka mom), Mark, and Shawn, for gifting your time, sharing your story, and being vulnerable. And I want to thank you for listening!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:What I learned from this seasonWhat you can expect coming soonThe differences between a podcast producer and a podcast coachAnd more!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The newest podcast I had the pleasure of working on was Dem Bois Podcast, with host Shawn Aaron. Shawn had an amazing idea to create a platform where Trans men of color could share their transition stories and talk about other things relatable to their experiences. And like most new podcasters, he had no idea how to bring this vision to life. That's where I stepped in, and that's what this episode is all about.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! we talk:The importance of visibility, especially for Trans folksChallenges Shawn faced starting his podcastHow Pink Lady Productions helped him And more!To learn more about Shawn, check out his links below:Instagram @demboisincWebsite dembois.orgPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In any good relationship, whether it's romantic, platonic, business, or otherwise, there needs to be a reciprocal flow of energy. You need to be pouring into me as I'm pouring into you. A great example of this is my friendship/business relationship with The Professional Storyteller, Mark Travis Rivera. And in this episode, we dive into it. Mark and I have known each other since high school and we have worked on multiple projects together. And, I'm so excited for you to meet him today!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we talk:Our humble beginnings as high school friendsCreating boundaries and being transparent when working togetherThe power of storytellingHow Pink Lady Productions helped him podcast betterAnd more!To learn more about Mark, check out his links below:Instagram @marktravriveraTik Tok @marktravriveraNewsletter Mark's Weekly NewsletterLinkTree @marktravriveraEpisode References:Dem Bois PodcastPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mother's Day! This special episode is an interview with my mom about why and how she is starting a podcast. My mom is an artist, educator, entrepreneur, and overall badass! And I'm so excited to share her with you.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we talk:Guilt women (especially moms) feel about being "busy"Active listening vs. passive listeningExcuses that stop you from starting your podcastAnd more!To learn more about my momma (Doris), check out her links below:Website dreamsfulfillededs.comInstagram @doris_arnettgary80sHeavies lnks:Website 80sheavies.comInstagram @80sheaviesCatalogue This Is My Story - This Is My SongPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first podcast I ever worked on was the Dance Boss Podcast. It was hosted by my mentor, Erin Pompa, and it gave me the chance to flex my creative muscles and challenge myself. It also set me on the path that I'm still on today. I'm so grateful to Erin for taking a chance on me and always pushing me to be my best self! And today, her and I have an amazing conversation about the Dance Boss Podcast and how it affected both our lives.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we talk:Leaning into the things you are curious aboutOur love for working the youthWhat we've learned from working with each otherAnd more!To learn more about Erin, check out her links below:Website erinpompa.comInstagram @erinpspeaksTik Tok @erinpompaEpisode References:We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 4 of Podcasting Is the New Kink! In this series, I am opening the curtain and giving you a back-stage look. I am sharing interviews with my mentor, my mom, my friend, and my client, and I'm so excited for you to hear them!In this episode of of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I talk:Why I'm sharing these interviewsWhat to expect in this partPodcast interviewing 101 tipsPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you believe in coincidence? I don't. I believe that there is a lesson in everything that happens in our lives. Even the things that hurt us, the shame and guilt we feel, the traumas we've had to endure, we can learn from all of it. And that's how I choose to live my life, but in order to learn from the pain, I had to face it and allow myself to feel it and heal from it. And I didn't learn that from going to church. I didn't learn that until I found spirituality outside of religion.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink! I talk:My religious upbringing and how that started my journeyHow I dealt with trauma and healing Becoming the spiritual mePlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I met my current partner, I was so focused on myself. I was growing my business. I was dating. And I was having fun. I was not looking for a husband at all, but he came into the picture and flipped everything! We met and fell for each other hard and quick! But it wasn't all happily ever after... Yes we loved each other, and yes we wanted to be in a relationship, but we had to learn how to show love to one another and how to be in a romantic partnership together. And we had to learn all the other stuff that no one tells you about living and growing together. So I wanted to share all of that with you and today you have it.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, my partner and I talk:How we met and started datingOur love languages and communication stylesHow our relationship worksPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I grew up in a major code-switching era. I remember listening to my mom, my aunts, my friends moms', changing the way they spoke in front of their coworkers and colleagues. And I remember thinking, this must be normal. It was a regular thing to switch off and on the different parts of me, depending on when and where I was, and who was around. I would be one person at church, a whole different person at school or work, and I could sort-of, kind-of be myself at home. But I was never myself. That wasn't allowed.It wouldn't be until years and a worldwide pandemic later that I actually felt like I could be my full self. It would take a lot of slowing down and self-reflection, but I would get there eventually, and it would be the best thing I ever did for myself.In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I talk:Feeling like I had to keep my personal and professional lives separateWhy and How I started to incorporate bothWhat I've learned from being an entrepreneurPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religion is the ultimate tool of the patriarchy. It tells us how to live, how to think, and even how to just be. We are taught from a young age to bottle up our feelings and accept whatever is given to us. We are brainwashed to think that if we ever deviate from the plan the bible has laid out for us, then we are broken and we must seek forgiveness from God. But we know that that is all BS right? We know that religious tropes are used to keep us (the non-white, non-straight, non-cis, etc.) in line and them (the white, "straight," cis, man) in power.For years I though there was something wrong with me because I wasn't only attracted to men. My attraction was like a spectrum that just kept growing and growing. And it wasn't until college that I had to unlearn and relearn the truth about myself. The truth is that I'm not broken. I never have been. God doesn't make mistakes right? And he was right on the money with me!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, I share my queer journey. I talk about:How I knew I was queerHow that conflicted with my religious upbringingMy “not coming out” storyPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I decided to go natural, I struggled. Natural salons and products were (and some still are) expensive AF! I had no idea how to care for my natural curls, and I didn't really like them. Black people are brainwashed to hate ourselves and that includes our hair. So I had to learn how to not only care for my kinks, but how to LOVE them too!Check out this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, where I take you on the hair journey that taught me just that!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For me, podcasting started out as a way to flex my creative muscles. It was a way for me to use my expensive degree, that I really wasn't using. A way for me to give a free resource to my community, since Black queer podcasters are definitely missing in this space. Then it became more about me. More about sharing my story in the hopes that it may help you.So welcome to part 3 of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, Sharing More of Me!Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I didn't love everything about HBO's Lovecraft Country. It's no secret. But the series had some amazing moments that I absolutely had to mention. That's what I talk about in this episode, the last in this series. Stay tuned for part 3 of Podcasting Is the New Kink! where I will talk about the journeys that have led me to me.Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the writing in HBO's Lovecraft Country lacked in structure, it absolutely made up for in dialogue. Here are my favorite moments of monologues and lines.Please send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HBO's Lovecraft Country was nothing like Matt Ruff's. Misha Green pretty much used the bones of the book and created a completely different person on top. In this episode, I talk about some of those diversions and how they changed the story.Follow us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod, and visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did Uncle George AND Atticus have to die?! Smh! In this episode, I share the moments that didn't add up, didn't make sense, or that I just didn't care for.Follow us on Instagram @pinkladyprod AND visit our website for more info! - pinkladyprod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racism was one of the main themes of Lovecraft Country. But it wasn't the only one. Today I talk about some themes of the show and how they played out in the story. Follow us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod, and visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, for more info! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second part of Podcasting Is the New Kink, we are shifting to movie and series reviews. And for our first review, we chose HBO's Lovecraft Country. References:Howard UniversityMatt RuffMaya Phillips Follow us on Instagram @pinkladyprod AND visit our website for more info! - pinkladyprod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasting doesn't have to be expensive! You're making it that way. So today I'm talking about what you actually need to podcast and how you can get those things for FREE!   Visit our website for more info! - pinkladyprod.com