Thinking Out Loud with Karla & Ambra

With so many "new normals" in the 21st century TOLKA hosts discuss whether or not Van Jones just provided us with a new look for families. The famous broadcaster and one of his closet female platonic friends decided they wanted to have a child together and practice a "conscious parenting" style. Karla and Ambra share what this means to them and if they could turn back the hands of time, is this an option they would have pursued? This one is interesting and funny!!!

The ladies of TOLKA sit down with their guest for another great conversation about the emotional IQ of most men. Listen to a man discuss what men are taught from childhood that influence every one of their future relationships. Good men exist, but is it enough to be a "good man" if you're unable to feel and fully express your truest self to those you love the most.

The ladies of TOLKA are definitely as different as they are alike. Sometimes their thoughts are similar and other times not so much. Join them and a special guest as they share polarizing views of the Sydney Carter controversy. Why such an argument about what this coach wears to her team's basketball games? Is it really about the clothes or is there more to it? Listen in as they weigh in on this trending topic and find out which side our guest is on and who's left with a strong dissenting opinion!

As a generation, the last 2 years we have had to bury our parents, friends we grew up with and suffered financial and personal loss. We have had to start over while being faced with new responsibilities associated with a "new normal" during these unprecedented times. But for 13 minutes on a Sunday in the middle of probably the most mentally and and emotionally challenging time of our lives, Gen X/Millennials were comforted, recharged and taken back to a simpler time in our lives and it was everything we all needed! Hip-hop took center stage at the Super Bowl halftime show as Dr. Dre', Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent packed a powerful punch, 3 decades in the making! Join the TOLKA hosts as they discuss arguably the most Epic performance in Super Bowl history and why they still got love for the streets!

Not even two full months into the New Year and the devastating conversation of suicide is in headlines. Within three weeks four accomplished public-figures have taken their own lives. TOLKA hosts have a hard conversation about the subject that most people would like to steer clear of. They share statistics, and share what experts deem as warning signs. The ladies would like to dedicate this show to Kevin, Ian, Moses, Cheslie and everyone who has lost their battle to mental illness.

We all have moments of insecurity, unfortunately, instead of dealing with those issues, some use social networking platforms as a crutch to make themselves feel better. When connecting with a "friend" on social media, you learn a lot about them. Some of what you learn are things they intended to share. Other times, you're exposed to shortcomings and insecurities they unknowingly communicate through the things they post and the way in which they choose to use social media. Listen as the ladies of TOLKA discuss what experts identify as suspect behavior on social media and the confession of one of the ladies that she's engaged in a few of them!

Just like that 2021 is a wrap! Karla and Ambra give a recap of the year that challenged them both in ways like never before! They discuss major events, like the insurrection at the Capitol, Ambra's first trip out of the country, and the snow storm that shut all of Texas down for a week! The ladies also share what they are looking forward to in 2022! Sit back and enjoy another great conversation in TOLKALand!

As TOLKA prepares to put the closing year in review, they take a pit stop into the blockbuster headline of one of their favorite celebrity couple's announcement of divorce! With the break-up of marriages becoming so main-stream, it doesn't seem to be such a compelling topic except how this couple came to present themselves the world! Listen in as Karla and Ambra once again shine the spotlight on the complexities of relationships and how sometimes you can do all the right things and the outcome may turn out to be not what you planned.

Expectations are an important part of any relationship. They help us set guidelines for appropriate treatment and behavior. But expectations can be hard to create and even harder to navigate through the minefield of two beating hearts. Listen in as the TOLKA hosts share their thoughts about how we sometimes hurt ourselves by hearing our own voice and not that of the other person. The question becomes, When someone tells you who they are and what they want, should you believe them?

Karla and Ambra sit down to have a tough conversation about gun violence. Amid the tragedy of yet another mass shooting, the ladies put the laughs aside to share their thoughts about the 2nd amendment and American's right to bear arms. TOLKA hosts dedicate this show to the four beautiful souls who recently died in Oxford Township, Michigan.

King Richard follows the story of Richard Williams, father of legendary tennis champions Venus and Serena, who overcame tremendous obstacles to forge a path to success for his daughters. Listen as Karla and Ambra discuss the biopic that have inspired some and drawn the ire of others! No matter the opinion of the characters, the ladies of TOLKA are blown away by the underlying messages of perseverance, faith and commitment!

Money is a tool that can really make life easier! TOLKA hosts discuss the importance and the gift of giving your children a great financial start. The ladies discuss the benefits of helping your kids establish and maintain good credit, strategies to graduate college debt-free and even tips for school-aged children to help them to establish a good relationship with money! This conversation is informative and Ambra even shares some tactics she uses with her children in their financial journey! We are all on this voyage to level up together and TOLKA hosts agree, we can never start too early!!

The ladies of TOLKA, still stirred from last episode's conversation, just couldn't let it go without hearing the other side of this compelling discussion of relationships and race! For the first time, Karla and Ambra welcome a guest neither had met before....and yes she's the wife of our previous guest! With no subject off the table, this girl talk is so NEXT LEVEL it literally leaves one of the co-hosts speechless! An Absolute testament that there's nothing a good conversation can't help!

Relationships of any kind by all accounts can be difficult. Merging the lives of individuals is often wrought with inherent challenges that often test the most loving connections. So what happens when you add the element of racial differences to the mix? How does it affect the stability of the relationship and how is it viewed by the people on the outside looking in? Listen in as Karla, Ambra and their very special guest discuss this very sensitive subject of interracial relationships. The ladies, as always, are transparent about their personal thoughts but are effectively re-directed towards a different point of view. In a world of "just love who you wanna love"...let's see how much love has to do with it!

The ladies are back with one of the most compelling topics yet! Join them as they create a safe place to have an uncomfortable conversation about race that many people have never been able to have! In an attempt to remove barriers that keep us divided, Karla and Ambra are joined at the table by a guest who openly discusses how he's benefited from being white. Within the depth of this difficult conversation emerges common themes. That we are more alike than we are different! And that white people DO have the power to affect sweeping change, and short circuit racism within their own lives and communities! Warning...this one may hurt a little! It's difficult, it's confusing, it's raw, it's honest, it's necessary! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

And just like that, the ladies of TOLKA are back.....like they never left! Rollin into Season 2 like whoa, Karla & Ambra continues the witty, provocative banter many have come to love! Promising a good balance of hard conversations and plenty of laughs, these two are gearing up to take you on a ride that will be so unpredictable, they don't even know where they'll end up! Join in on a light rewind of some pop culture dominating the media, then strap in and get ready because season 2 of Thinking Out Loud With Karla & Ambra is loading...... Join us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/tolkapodcast/

Karla and Ambra end season one of TOLKA with a recap of past episodes! The ladies share their favorite moments, which episodes made them feel empowered and which left them perplexed. They also give a sneak peek into season two! Tune in and listen as these friends tell you about their journey to here. How they took a leap of faith that changed their lives!

Seriously, we are tired of this merry-go-round and really wanna get off!! Listen in as the TOLKA hosts discuss their thoughts about the on-going pandemic and the new Delta Variant. As healthcare professionals, they share their perspectives from the frontline and the effects of this crisis on those tasked with providing care. One of us is vaccinated, the other is not. Find out why and why not people choose to or not to get vaccinated. Get good information about this virus that'll help as the numbers creep up. This again is another great, informative yet heartfelt episode that you don't want to miss!

With all of the controversy surrounding Simone Biles and her last minute decision to pull out of the Team and Individual All-Around Olympic Competitions, Karla and Ambra discuss if quitting is ever the answer. Tune in as the ladies discuss mental health, being there for your team and if it's ok to choose you, even when it affects others.

Democracy works best when we put in place the guardrails that ensure every American has an equal opportunity to make their voice heard and be fairly represented. Join Karla and Ambra as they have a candid and heart-felt discussion about how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack. They compellingly argue for the importance of robust voter protection and simply "recognizing game" when it comes to voter suppression. Listen to the history and strategy for moving forward as these ladies take it to the streets in search of a fair fight!

It's TOLKA time once again & it's a jump off from last week's discussion that stirred so much thought about what's real and relevant on social media! Karla & Ambra are back to discuss the lives people live on social media that can shape your reality though not really rooted in reality. They suggest that what you see on social media is not necessarily what you get and to be careful of comparing yourself to the well crafted images and storylines! It's not at all how it seems sometimes because people are not always what they "post" to be!

Ambra is back and so is "Co-Co" Host Kimeshia! All three ladies sit down to discuss what are NOT marriage goals for them!! This crew goes there like only they can, raising questions about staying in unhealthy, unhappy marriages simply for the sake of being married! Do some treat marriage as a status symbol elevating them above their unmarried counterparts? Is it a bad marriage if individual expectations are being met? What are your relationship goals and deal breakers! Well.....let's think out loud about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The best friends sit down for another deep dive into the principle of Submission and its place in successful relationships. The dynamic duo have much to add to their previous conversation however this time they get a fresh perspective from the other side. Join the discussion as a man speaks! What does he have to say about submission? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The word submission is one that provokes all kinds of reactions! We associate it with living in fear, cowering in the corner, and being afraid to speak, have an opinion, or disagree. Join Karla and her guest as they discuss the taboo word and its effect on relationships. The conversation between these ladies, one single, the other married, will make you consider your own thoughts about what submission means and what it doesn't! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karla and Ambra have a very candid conversation with a special guest, Dexter Floyd, about Will and Jadas Red Table Talk concerning her Entanglement with August Alsina. Is there really a double standard for what we perceive to be predatory behavior from men vs women simply being considered cougars!?!? Let's have the conversation Entanglement 2.0. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karla and Ambra explore the do's and dont's to friendships and dating. Is it ok to date the ex of a friend after some time passed, or after a discussion with your friend about the situation OR is it never ok? Tune in as TOLKA hosts share their opinions and experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It has been said "the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." It's also been said that "travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell." Listen in as the dynamic duo discuss the benefits of travel and how it can literally save your life! Highlighting the importance of collecting moments instead of things, Karla and Ambra give accounts of their own wanderlust experiences including a recent trip to paradise. After this episode, you'll want to pack your bags and go! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Karla and Ambra open up about mental health, a topic that is not often discussed objectively and honestly. They share some alarming statistics along with some personal experiences regarding their own mental health. It's time to level up and stop being quiet about the matters of our mind! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of TOLKA's most devoted listeners decided she didn't quite agree with the opinions shared on the episode titled “Is God a Matchmaker” so she decided to come and Think Out loud with us and share not only her differing opinion but her own personal love story! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is a must-listen! Karla and Ambra discuss the divide within the African American community in regards to skin tone while addressing the effects of colorism across racial lines. Are darker complexioned people really treated differently? Are black people quick to identify racism from others but ignore what we do to each other? Listen in as the two friends, who are as different as they are alike, have the most emotional and UNCOMFORTABLE conversation since their journey began! They share their own experiences in this question of dark and light skin preferences that will blow your mind and make you examine your own! This one hits deep because this one is personal! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you constantly frustrated by your expectations of other people? Do you often feel like you give more than you get back in return? Listen in as Karla and Ambra discuss individual Capacity and the realization that understanding this phenomenon is key to accepting others for who they are, where they are and what they have to give! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karla and Ambra continue the conversation about the Church today and are joined by Pastor Reginald Jones to think out loud with him about some things some churchgoers would normally keep to themselves. Physical church attendance has been on the decline for decades and the COVID pandemic in all likelihood accelerated the trend even further. Join Karla and Ambra as they try to examine the cause and effect of the evolving role of the church in this generation. Is the church still relevant? Is it full of judgement and hypocrisy? Do we still seek a relationship with God? This one will cause a stir and they know it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Physical church attendance has been on the decline for decades and the COVID pandemic in all likelihood accelerated the trend even further. Join Karla and Ambra as they try to examine the cause and effect of the evolving role of the church in this generation. Is the Church still relevant? Is it full of judgment and hypocrisy? Do we still seek a relationship with God! This one will cause a stir and they know it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What role does music play in the African American culture? Turne to hear our thoughts on music and our society! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Change is not something to simply wish or wait for. Real change requires intent and action. Join Karla & Ambra as they share their first medical missions experience in the village of Sarstun', Guatemala. Gifted to serve, these ladies explain how they helped improve lives through healthcare, nutrition, clean water and education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During the unprecedented pandemic, many of us experienced “Covid weight gain”! Those few extra pounds that appeared over the course of a stressful year that kept us in the kitchen and away from the gym! Well summertime is coming so join Karla and Ambra as they discuss a health maintenance tool that may be just what you need to get yourself back together! Not only is it beneficial for weight loss but it's also a great step towards improving overall health. Let's level up and make fitness and wellness a top priority! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Life doesn't always deal you a fair hand but how you play your cards is up to you! A special guest sits down with Karla and Ambra to share his story of winning against all odds! From growing up with an ill mother and without a father, to being a faithful husband, father of four and a successful business owner, this episode will help you understand the sometimes jagged path of a boy becoming a man! Gentlemen...sometimes you just have to Man Up! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karla and Ambra welcome a very special guest to talk about the challenges of being a 21st Century woman! In a time when women are expected to be “Crazy, Sexy, Cool” is there a trick to balancing it all? Listen in as friends discuss how girls really do run the world!! Be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast @tolkapodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Karla and Ambra share give tips about making Boss Moves! They will make you think about securing wealth for generations, starting a business, homeownership and more!! The bottom line is to level up and push ourselves into our greater! Don't forget to follow @tolkapodcast and like our Facebook page and share your Loudest Thoughts with us about every episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What love language speaks to you most? As the month of February wraps up Karla and Ambra will discuss loving others the way THEY need to be loved and how to identify your most important love needs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the third episode in our February Love series, Karla and Ambra have a hard conversation with a domestic violence survivor, who shares how she "got out"! Learn the signs to look for and why it's so important understand that abuse is NEVER acceptable. It's ok to love someone unless it's hurtful, then you have to love YOU more! Enjoy this episode, and join the conversation on our Facebook and Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If women could literally shop for a husband, would they pick up the right one? In this episode, Karla and Ambra take a trip to "The Husband Store", to see what it's like to shop for the ideal man. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Karla and Ambra along with a special guest discuss what God's role in connecting us with a soulmate actually is. Is God really playing Cupid and hand knitting mates? Or, is it up to us and he blesses the union after our own choosing? What do you think? Listen to this episode and be sure to let us know what YOU think on social media! @tolkapodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Listen as Karla & Ambra discuss their points of view on "New Year, New Me" as they leave 2020 in the past and focus on the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get to know the hosts of TOLKA! Karla and Ambra will share who they are and why they feel compelled to share their voice with you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app