A life and culture podcast that explores everyday issues that we all encounter. Everything from love, growth, careers, family, friendship, finances, mental health and wellbeing.
Lory is joined by Trish Lacey to chat about her experience pre and post divorce as well as how she and her ex-partner developed a co-parenting style that worked for them.
Lory is joined by Sylive Abiadoo, a Stay At Home Mom to discuss the challenges that so many of us are being faced with today. How are you adjusting to the restrictions that COVID-19 has created for your family?
Lory is joined by Arabella Gilles to talk about the importance of mentorship. Sharing specifics on how having mentors and becoming a mentor have been impactful to their professional and personal growth.
Special guests Saniyah Mathis & Jeremiah Nichols are college students who are concerned about the world that's being handed to them. This week, they join Lory to share their perspective on the state of our country - police brutality, systemic racism, covid-19 and the upcoming election.
Lory is joined by special guest Rachelle Jean-Felix Mentor, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and fellow television & film aficionado as they share their Top 10 lists of WHAT TO WATCH!With everything going on in the world... What's worth watching and why?
The T&T Conversation series continues... Lory is joined by special guest is Dianna Nicolas, The Burger Diva! Together they discuss their journeys to entrepreneurship. What they learned... Why they did it... How they did it... What it takes... Why being your own boss is the ultimate goal in their eyes...They chat about the importance of finding the space and time to pursue your passion while working in Corporate America.
Lory is joined by Christine Nicolas - one of the most amazing single moms out there! Christine has a beautiful 19 year old daughter, Saniyah, who is in college. Together Lory & Christine discuss the joys and challenges of single motherhood in America today.
What does it take to raise black girls into black queens? Lory is joined by Wes & Naomi Tagoe. Wesley is a house music & afrobeat producer from Ghana by way of Newark, NJ. He is a loving husband to his amazing wife Naomi Wair-Tagoe who has a background in adult learning and skin care. She is a licensed esthetician/makeup artist and owns the beauty brand Wairglam for which Wesley also serves as the Chief Operating Officer (www.wairglammakeup.com). They are both the proud parents to twin daughters, Eva & Cecilia. Together the 3 of them have a candid conversation on the complexities of parenting young black girls.You can get to know Wesley better by following him on Instagram (@goodmorningthisiswest) and check out his TLPTHY (pronounced telepathy) Mix Sessions on Soundcloud
The first in the T&T Conversations series. Lory is joined by the fabulous Billi Richards, a successful Creative/Art Director who oozes Black Girl Magic! Lory & Billi dive into their personal experiences in dating and relationships to explore how successful black women navigate the dating scene today.
We use the term - Friendship - so loosely these days. Friendships are very complex. There are ups and downs. How do you know when a friendship is no longer serving you? Are you holding on to friendships long past their expiration date? When is a friendship worth fighting for? Let's talk about it!
What kind of language do use when telling stories about yourself? There's so much power in the words we choose. Women and people from under represented groups are conditioned to use language that gives their power away. Let's change that! Lory talks about the importance of self-promotion and speaking about ourselves from a place of power.
DE-ESCALATING ANXIETY! How do you cope with anxiety? Are you aware that what you're feeling may be anxiety? How in-tune are you with your mental health?Lory tells us her personal story of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares 7 tips that have helped her and may help you as you try to manage your anxiety.
Jealousy and envy are like a cancer to any relationship. We have to check ourselves and make an effort to to channel that energy into something positive in order to maintain healthy relationships.
How to raise black children in America today? What should we be teaching them? What are they learning by watching us?
With everything going on in the world today it's important that we listen to how black men feel... how black people feel. We need to be there for each other. We need to support one another. The burden of fighting racism shouldn't be on black people alone. We need allies!
What does your sister mean to you? A look at how valuable our sisters are and how important it is to work on and maintain those relationships.
What is dating like for you? Navigating through dating apps and trying to find love.
A look at the power of a mother. How much can we put on their shoulders and when do we become responsible for ourselves?
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