Podcasts about black love summit

The Mamas recorded live from the Black Love Summit in Los Angeles, jumping into a candid conversation about the importance of building communities where you can be seen and heard, especially during the journey of motherhood. From Melanie entering the music business without any pre-existing relationships, to Felicia and Ashley being the first of their friends to have babies, and Codie desire to explore Black love, the four of them discuss pressing past fear and anxiety to create what they seek.The Mama's Den live conversation at the Black Love Summit was presented by Akina Connect, an incredible network that's redefining how Black women, mothers and entrepreneurs connect, grow, and thrive. Akina isn't just a community; it's a tech-driven platform that offers innovative solutions for the unique needs of women, providing, including mental health support, mentorship programs, and tools designed to help us succeed in all areas of life. Right now they are in beta and you can join Akina for the low low price of free! Akina leverages data and cutting-edge digital tools to provide personalized support, whether it's through their app, which gives you access to a wealth of resources right at your fingertips, or their AI-powered features that connect you with the right mentors and resources based on your goals and interests. It's all about harnessing technology to create meaningful connections and make a real impact on our lives as mothers, entrepreneurs, and women on the go.Learn more at AkinaConnect.com

Whether you love Mariah Carey as much as the mamas do, we hope you can appreciate the transformative experience Ashley, Melanie, Felicia, and Codie had seeing The Queen of Christmas together at the Hollywood Bowl. Special shoutout to Ashley who made it all happen! Today, we recap the experience, discuss the value of friendships, old and new, and the impact music has on us and our inner children. Plus, Melanie opens up about an emotional experience she had with her mom at the concert...you might need some tissues for that one!So Mama's Den Village, how has music impacted your inner child and inner teenager? Do you have a specific Mariah story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Let's be honest, Village, today was chaotic but we got there! The Mamas get into all things marriage & partnership. Fee, Codie, Melanie, and Ashley discuss how to move through challenges with your partner, which relationships they look to for inspiration, and what it means to choose your partner. While they all have different relationships and perspectives, they're all in agreement that in every marriage - you have to just do you! So Village, how do you face challenges in your marriage? Are there certain relationships you look up to? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Get your tissues, Village. Things get a little emotional on this episode as Codie, Ashley, and Melanie talk about the dynamics of adult friendships, self-awareness... and half-marathons. Two of the Mamas even work through a conflict in their own friendship and shed a few tears along the way. But it's important to note, no matter what anybody thinks, know that you're capable of doing whatever you set your mind to Mamas!Mama's Den Village, how do you resolve issues in your adult friendships? Is there a specific story you want to share with us? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Welcome back Mamas, today is all about birthdays! Codie, Ashley, and Melanie discuss how they celebrate their children's birthdays, the value of experiences over parties, and embracing getting older. Plus, as Ashley's birthday approaches, she opens up about the difficulties of having a birthday around the holidays and how her birthday celebrations have evolved since losing her sister.So Village, what is your ideal birthday celebration? How do you celebrate and embrace getting a year older? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Felicia's back, Village! So it's only right she gives all the tea - and revelations - from her trip to Thailand. The Mamas also get into their perspectives on letting your partner take care of everything, spirituality within your family, and feeling mom guilt while away from your children. While Fe, Codie, Ashley and Melanie all have different points of view, they're in agreement that every Mama deserves to make time for herself (and her partner) without the children from time to time! So Village, have you taken a big trip without your children? If so, what do you do and what did you learn? Get in on the conversation and let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Okay Mamas, social media sparks a lot of conversations these days. So Codie, Ashley, and Melanie are giving their opinions about a post shared on Instagram that listed 5 things parents should do if they want to have a secure relationship with their children. The Mamas also talk about holding space for their children's emotions and reflect on their relationships with their own mothers.Mama's Den Village, do you agree with the 5 steps of having a secure relationship with your child? Do you have another step you would add to the conversation? Let us know your point of view over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

What's happening, Mamas? Felicia is in Thailand living her best life while Codie, Melanie, and Ashley are talking about what it means to be just a mother - and more. The Mamas also explore what it means to truly be living in your purpose and supporting your kids' decisions despite what you may want for them!So Village, are you fulfilling your childhood dreams or did you figure out your purpose later in life? Let us know your point of view over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over @themamasdenpodcastMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Let's be honest Village, life can be hard. But understanding our own emotions and verbalizing how we're feeling can make some days a lot less difficult. In this episode, the Mamas discuss their perspectives on learning about themselves through their children, how they show their emotions in different situations, and how their astrological chart comes into play with who they are.The Mamas also dive deep into navigating friendships through different growth paths. And we can't forget to shout out Ashely and her husband, Chea, as they celebrate their 8-year wedding anniversary!Mama's Den Village, can you relate to any of the discussions we had in this episode? If so, let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Welcome back Village! As Halloween approaches, the Mamas discuss their family costumes, traditions, and what decorating looks like at their house (or lack thereof). Codie, Ashely, and Felicia even convert Melanie into the Halloween spirit! But an interesting debate begins when Ashley mentions she's really just ready for Christmas and Mariah Carey!  So Mama's Den Village, what does Halloween look like in your household? Do you have an iconic family costume idea you want to share with us? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

What's up Village? Are you experiencing a shift with how you parent? Codie, Ashley, Felicia and Melanie definitely are as the mamas give their different perspectives on the ever-changing balancing act of navigating their children's emotions. Plus Fe shares why we all might need to call a behavioral therapist!So Mama's Den Village, what are your current parenting growing pains with your children? So Mama's Den Village, what's on your mind? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Mama's Den village! You've been asking and the Mama's are here to answer! What? Your questions. An Island Mama in Antigua (shout out to our international listeners!) needs some advice finding balance. Riley in Vegas needs help with setting up boundaries with her mother and with dealing with unsolicited parenting advice. Plus Yas in Atlanta is wondering what to do when looking for that connection with a god or higher power, but not necessarily with a specific religion.  So Mama's Den Village, what's on your mind? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet.The one thing that we can agree on is that there isn't just one way to parent. People have so many opinions on how to manage your kiddos and it can be very overwhelming.  There are days that you feel like you nailed it and then there are days where you feel like you are just a complete failure. Parenting styles is one of those things that you are always tweaking and adjusting because our littles ones are always changing. There isn't a one size fits all when it comes to parenting. So this week, Charisse gives you tips on how to develop a parenting style that works for you AND your little. We're here for you! So sit back, relax and hit play. Happy Parenting Friends!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

There is something special about the process. It is yours. It is ongoing. It is present. It is ever. It is, always. It is… - Dr. Felicia Gangloff-BaileyFelicia and Karega have come to view September very differently. As they come to year four without their daughter Kamaiu Sol Bailey earthside with them, the reality of the time and conditions in which grief exist become ever more present. While Felicia still wrestles with the process and how different the years look as they change, Karega has excepted the month of September of one of Miracles and Wonder. Listen in as they co-discover how time has changed how they move in the world and how they honor their first born.Felicia's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

A perfect relationship is a nice thought but in reality, it doesn't exist. We all have trials and tribulations when it comes to being in a relationships. When those issues arise, some of us are quick to look for a reason to exit that situation, while in most relationships, you just need to tighten the bolts of your relationship. This week, The Amazing Clarks clue you in on how to make sure that a minor issue doesn't turn into a bigger issue, which could lead to disastrous consequences. Then, all you have to do is communicate with your partner and together you can both figure out how to make sure you two are on the same page and happy.  Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

How we doing Mamas? Let's count today as our check in because Felicia, Ashley & Melanie are talking about what they do to help explain their mental health needs to their children cause sometimes Mommy needs a mental health day. We have to be able to advocate for ourselves in a healthy way so our children know how to advocate for themselves in a healthy way! The ladies are going into speaking up, being true to who you are and teaching your children to do the same.  So Mama's Den Village, do you need a mental health day? How are you teaching your children to honor their mental health? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

There are plenty of things we, as adults, are attached to. For example, you may have a favorite hoodie, hat or even a favorite food. These things comfort us when life is being, ya know....life. For our littles, their attachment to us can make us feel special but it can also be the most frustrating thing, especially when you have adult responsibilities to take care of and your little is attached to your hip like that piece of tape that doesn't seem to want to let go! This week, Charisse gives you all the lowdown on how to help build trust in your child when they are having a tough time connecting to the other people in their lives. We know the preferred-parent life can be great, but we also know that parents need a break. So grab a snack because we got you this week! Happy Parenting Friends!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing. One more time. Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing.  That is the challenge Felicia has found herself in with her mother, and Karega has found himself in with a loved one. In reality, we all have found ourselves presented with the challenge of loving someone who isn't necessarily on the same trajectory of growth, wellness, or knowing as you. It is in this moment of investigation that we all join Karega & Felicia as we work through just how to hold and make space for those who challenge our growth.Felicia's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Trust between partners is one of the most important things when you're in a relationship. But, what happens when that little voice in your head is whispering doubts about the loyalty of your significant other? Do you continue to trust that they are still being faithful or do you administer a loyalty test to quiet that very convincing whisper of doubt? This week on the podcast, The Amazing Clarks discuss why you feel the need to test your partner and if it's really about your boo or is there something deeper going on inside of you. Settle in friends because this week we get tested!  Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

After a short break our Mamas are back and Felicia has a question: What are we working on in our lives personally and professionally? From reconnecting with ourselves spiritually, to new coaches, new books and new music A LOT has changed. The one thing we do know, we are all soooo excited for our friends and this new season of growth for all of us.So Mama's Den Village, what is new in your world? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Life is full of lessons. For kids, those lessons, just like life, can come at them quick. As parents, we have to use our judgement to decide when and where to teach those lessons. When our little is having a full meltdown, trying to teach them why whatever happened to them is causing issues isn't the best time. We parents have to have better timing because if we really want our kids to learn the lesson, then they need to be in a state that allows them to take in the info you are trying to teach. This week on the podcast, Charisse discusses when it's the right time to teach these lessons and how to make sure your child actually listens and learns from that lesson! Happy Parenting Friends!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

After a clip of Felicia sharing a story about Kamali and Kamaiu goes viral, she takes a moment to reflect in the power of what vulnerability and the ability to share her truth does for her healing process. Sharing amongst community give us the opportunity to not only grieve, but to build, to reflect, to hope, and to love. Felicia's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

With so many myths in the world, it's hard to keep up with what is actual myth and what is truth. So, allow us to add another myth to your long list! Having a happy marriage is something all of us strive for when we get married, but perfection isn't possible. Sometimes looking for perfection in a marriage can be the very downfall of your marriage. But, there is a way to have a marriage that both you and our spouse can be proud of, and dare we say happy. This week on the podcast, The Amazing Clarks give you the blueprint to make the most out of your marriage and make the happiness you feel about your marriage not just a myth! Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

We hope you saved room for part 2! Finding the right place for our littles, who are 0-5 years old, can be even more stressful than than finding the right school for our older kids. For a lot of our kiddos, this may be the first experience that is outside of the home for them. For some of us, this is the first time we are gonna separated from our child and we want to make sure that we are as comfortable with this school as we are in our own homes. But not to worry, take a deep breath we got you covered. Charisse takes you step by step through the things to look for and assess when you are searching for the right place to educate and keep our kids safe during the day when we can't  be with them. Happy Parenting Friends!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Sometimes you need to reframe the reframe, and that lesson comes bright and early on a Monday. For Felicia it came in the form of comparison. We all have those moments when we wonder why we aren't where that other person is, EVEN if it's someone we love dearly. It is when we sit in those feelings and those thoughts that we are given the opportunity to process and move forward in them and find who we are. Is it just comparison? Is it a different form a grief? Is it all of the above and more?Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

We can all agree, as parents, education is important for our tiny humans. But, picking the right school can make all the difference in overall health and well being for our kids. The right school can nurture our kids to grow up and be the adults that will change this world. Unfortunately, the wrong school may not tap into your kids super power so they can thrive. We know there can be a lot of pressure deciding the school that will educate your child but not to worry we got you! On this episode, Charisse gives you the tips and tricks to make sure your decision about school for your little ones is definitely an informed one! Happy parenting my friends! We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

In potty training Kamali, Felicia and Karega find new knowings in the concept of "being stubborn" and how one learns. How often do we, as a society, dismiss stubborn children or stubborn people as not knowing or not learning just because they are not doing things with the ease or expectation that we would like them to?Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

  Ding! Ding! Everyone to their corners! Arguing with your partner can be one of the most frustrating things about being in a relationship. We know that trying to communicate your needs to a person who “doesn't seem to be picking up what you're putting down” can lead to something more heated. Here's the good news, fighting with your partner doesn't mean your relationship is ending. The way you and your partner argue can actually be productive. It can be the difference between your relationship ACTUALLY ending or you and your partner growing closer while both people getting their needs met. On this episode, The Amazing Clarks give you the tools to figure out what you and your partner's fighting style is and how knowing that info can make all the difference in the health of your relationship.  Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Are you new to the Mama's Den? Maybe you just don't know where to start? We know that some of y'all aren't going to go all the way back into our catalog to learn about all the Mamas. That's why we went deep into the vault (Think June 2021) to get access to the first episode of The Mama's Den ever recorded. We're talking about before we settled on a name! Listen in as our Mamas, Ashley Chea, Melanie Fiona, Felicia La Tour and Codie Elaine Oliver share their journeys to marriage, motherhood and every thought along the way.We thought it might be fun to release this never before heard episode for those of you who came in mid-journey, and are just settling in to our Mama's Den Village. Next week we're taking a break so take some time to go through that catalog and catch up! Before we get back with brand new content! If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

School is back and that means homework is back too! Just like our kids, homework is something that we as parents dread each year as our kids move up in grade. The Homework being given gets progressively more difficult. Anyone try to do this "new" math these kids keep bringing  home? Homework and studying can be very stressful but lucky for us, this week Charisse drops some very helpful tips and hacks to make this new year with new homework roadblocks a lil less daunting. Happy Parenting My Friends!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

How does one process the loss of someone who still had so much more to tell? Of a loss that feels too soon? Karega asks this as he processes the loss of one of his former students from DC, Troy, to gun violence. Troy, like so many of Karega's students, taught Karega just as much as he taught them. There was so much more to them than people were willing to see or understand, but Troy was able to communicate it all through poetry. Poetry that sits with and influences Karega to this day unfortunately now, through his absence. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

We can all agree sex is one of the pillars of a good relationship. When the sex is good, sometimes it can be a distraction, but what if you are using sex to avoid truly connecting with your partner? Emotions can be complicated,  and who's got time for that roller coaster. Sex can be used to avoid how you truly feel, and you convince yourself this is the best way to not get hurt. This week, The Amazing Clarks chat about the possible reasons you may be using sex to protect your heart and how the sex will be even better when you are 100% emotionally connected with your partner! Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mamas Den Village! We're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from June 2022. Why was it never heard? Well, so you can hear it now! Let's talk about submission? Is it a dirty word? Why do some women feel that it's a non-starter in relationships? What do our ladies (minus Codie who was out filming The Perfect Find which you can watch right now on Netflix), think about submission? How else does submission tie into other facets of love and relationships? If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

  Whoever said patience is a virtue never had kids. Keeping our cool while your little one is having a full meltdown in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, isn't the time to be virtuous. Sometimes, the best way to combat that spicy child of yours is to not react to the screaming and crying by being the example of calm and peace that your child can rely on to guide them through the latest emotional outburst. Like Bruce Lee once said "You must be like water" Happy Parenting!  We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Where does wellness stand at the intersection of Hope and Hopelessness? It's what helps you move forward. Today, Karega and Felicia discuss the the wholeness of wellness. What it means, where it has found them in their journey of grief, and for Karega, why it is fundamental to him connecting with other men in their journey with not only grief, but in healing. Wellness is the New Genre. Karega's New Album Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only"  is AVAILABLE NOW through EVEN. Keep up  with Karega and Felicia on Instagram: @karegabailey & @fefemonique========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

EVERYTHING IS PERFECT....A phrase we've all said to ourselves to will us through a situation that is the furthest from perfect. Everything Is Perfect, or EIP, can be more than a phrase to whisper to ourselves in a moment of need. EIP can be the very thing that can change your whole life. Adopting EIP as not just a saying but as the lens that you view and participate in the world can be the very thing your life needs to take you to that next level. The Amazing Clarks discuss this week how you can begin to cultivate a life where EVERYTHNG IS PERFECT! Time to join the Love Revolution family! If you have any children, are you prepared for their love journey? Tap in with us over at  @theamazingclarks and @blacklovepodcastnetwork and let us know what your story is!Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mama's Den Village! Our ladies are out this week, but we want to introduce you to our friend Charisse Sims and her podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is a mama of 6 (!), wife, and early childhood educator who knows a little about the ins and outs of parenting and more specifically GENTLE PARENTING.One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her way is the only way! But if you're a parent looking for a nice easy way to start, Parenting for the Culture has got you covered with the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method. Make sure you listen in to hear just what "PEACEFUL"  is and what those first two letters have in store for you!If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hi Friends! Charisse is back from the Black Love Weekend and she is feeling replenished! But how does that turn into Thanksgiving tips for you and your little heavens? Well it's all about having a seat at the table. Listen in as Charisse shares what you can do to help your children feel included this Thanksgiving and all holiday season!If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE) and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter 

Codie Elaine Oliver has had many meaningful pivots within her impressive career journey. One in particular where Oprah Winfrey, HERSELF told her where to pivot next…and when Oprah tells you to do something, you do it! Today, Codie is the CEO and co-founder of Black Love, Inc., a fast-growing media company comprised of the Black Love+ app, BlackLove.com, Black Love's social and digital platforms, and live and virtual events, including the annual Black Love Summit.  Codie is also the director and co-creator of the ground-breaking, four-time NAACP Image Awards-nominated docuseries, Black Love, which premiered as the most-viewed unscripted series in OWN's history and is set to return for its fifth season in 2021.  Her other projects include being a partner at Confluential Content, a company she shares with her husband Tommy Oliver, and the production company behind the recent HBO Documentary 40 Years A Prisoners and the upcoming Netflix film, The Perfect Find, starring Gabrielle Union. Prior to Black Love, Codie had stints at Film Independent, Fox Searchlight, and Creative Artists Agency.  Codie also hosts a bi-weekly podcast where she holds candid conversations with celebrities and influencers centered around who they are beyond the public persona.  Listen to Codie's podcast My New BFF with Codie Elaine Oliver: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-new-bff-with-codie-elaine-oliver/id1556161112 Mama's Den Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mamas-den/id1616159115 Connect with Codie on Instagram Connect with Codie on Twitter Connect with Codie on LinkedIn Connect with Black Love on ALL Platforms

These KIDS are crushing!! We were not ready! Nothing is sacred and they are starting YOUNG. One of Codie's twins has already developed a crush. Felicia's daughter Peace has willed her crush into the universe. Ashley's daughter went and kissed someone and Melanie's son is ready to take someone out on a date (he's 6). Of course it's all innocent because they're children, but now the Mamas are thinking about the future and what will it look like when their kids bring home their first serious partner? Do we (as parents) have certain expectations of our children? Let's talk about it!Mamas! Aunties! Village! What should we be on the look out for with these kids? ? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========

Shame has been weighing heavily on Charisse after she caught a clip from the 2021 Black Love Summit (make sure you get your tickets to our 2022 Summit right now!) where Bre discussed how shame from her childhood had affected her relationship with her partner as an adult. As parents we often use shame as a way to try to teach our children right or wrong, but does it really accomplish that? Listen in as Charisse breaks down the idea of shame, whether or not she believes we should be shaming our little ones, and what other options we have as parents to teach our children the lessons we are trying to get across instead.If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE) and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, self-love, finance, nutrition; these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights & lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life will remain constant. Man to Man serves as a platform for men to get real-life insight directly from notable, successful men who lead with the honesty and vulnerability that Black Love is known for.  Toxic masculinity. What is it? Is it really an issue or is it some buzzword? We brought in two brothers to have a conversation about masculinity in all forms, but especially centered around being Black men: Karega Bailey, artist, educator, and angel father, and King Jay Barnett, author, speaker, and mental health therapist. Perhaps more important than the question of what is toxic masculinity is “how do we acknowledge behavior that is toxic that seems to be consistently perpetrated by men”? Honestly, there are so many questions and points asked that this is only one piece of the framework necessary for healing. But we have to start somewhere, and this is a great start with two phenomenal men.Make sure you show Karega and Jay love on ig @karegabailey and @kingjaybarnettHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki ========Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. You can find out more about Karega and Felicia (and Kamaiu and Kamali) at their website SOLandLove.com========Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won't forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit. The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info.

Quan and Will's love story begins at dorms of Howard University. Will, returning to school after Hurricane Katrina changes his plans needed some cash on his laundry card, and well, he sort of took Quans... It was a misunderstanding! But from there, the journey begins. Quan and Will's story at face value seem like a tale of "opposites attract" but it's really about compromise, communication, support and love. Listen in to this 2018 interview for Black Love Doc to hear how Quan and Will have made their love truly about partnership and valuing each other.========Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won't forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit. The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info.

Halloween is only a few days away and look if you don't have a costume for your little heavens, Charisse can't help you. What she DOES have tips for is navigating the chaos that is the Halloween experience. The sounds, the exercise, the SUGAR! There is so much stimulation that if you don't go into the day with a game plan you are going to get had. We've got your back parents!  Planning for Halloween is as much about us as it is about our little ones. Listen in as Charisse drops gems to make sure that it's all treats for you this Halloween!If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE) and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us in Los Angeles on November 12th for a day of Black joy and Black love you won't forget at the 5th Annual Black Love Summit. The Summit is about DATING, PARTNERSHIP, WELLNESS, and COMMUNITY. From conversations with Nina & Russell Westbrook to Naturi Naughton & hubby Two Lewis and so many more, we are curating a special day for you and a night of fun with our RnB House Party family and Coco Jones! Tickets to the 2022 Black Love Summit are available now! Visit BLACKLOVE.COM/SUMMIT for more info. 

Ladies, tell us if you've heard this before:  They say all the right things like, "Baby I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You're the only one for me." You drop your panties, maybe you just take off your dress (we're not judging). You have an incredible night of sex (AYYYE). You wake up the next day to text him about how you can't wait for this next chapter and nothing. SIL-LENCE. Now your mama warned you about this. That some man would smooth talk you into his bed and drop you like a sack of potatoes, but he said everything you wanted to hear! Listen, you're not alone. You just fell for the Pillow Talk Trap. It happens, but the Amazing Clarks are here to make sure that you don't get caught up in the cycle of it happening over and over and over again. And guys, you don't get off easy on this either, listen in to hear why you need to stop doing this and why it seems like it's just one of those things.Click Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========Are you interested in becoming a life coach or want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks?  Head over to the Law of Attraction Life Coach Academy!If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever After========Black Love is Forever! While the docuseries has taken its final bow you can still find all things Black Love on the Black Love+ app This includes our original series Couch Conversations!  This season Kevin and Melissa Fredricks are bringing their 18 years of marriage experience, rawness, and friendship to Couch Conversations Season 4✨, now streaming on the Black Love+ App!Black Love's #CouchConversations is presented in partnership with @Target!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter 

Black Love creators Tommy & Codie Oliver have been married 6 years and known each other 8. They have 3 kids aged 5 and under, launched the Black Love docu-series 4 years ago, and run two businesses. Journalist and entrepreneur Tai Beauchamp will find out what interviewing more than 200 married couples has taught them and get the stories behind some of their most memorable interviews in 5 seasons of Black Love.Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! ----Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

The other Black Love co-creator, Codie Elaine Oliver, will get candid with wives Erica Campbell, Shireen Kuykendoll, and Gillian White on the roles women play in marriage/household and that fine line between "having it all" and exhausted AF.----Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Buckle up for a conversation among men married anywhere from 1 year to 20. Black Love co-creator Tommy Oliver will host Michael Jai White, Warryn Campbell, Neil Brown Jr., and MAJOR. in conversation around the journey of being married. You definitely want to be a fly on the wall for this group of unfiltered husbands.----Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

The theme of this year's summit is We Love Us because Black Love is devoted to the Black community being the healthiest versions of ourselves, inside and out. Lifelong love and commitment means stepping up and doing whatever is required to build with and honor the person you love. For Black Love to thrive, we also have to show up for our community. No one knows this more than Karega & Felicia Bailey.

You can meet in a bar and have an off/on romance then be married 25 years like Anthony & Melanie Clark from season 4 of Black Love or you can meet online and get engaged after 3 years like our friends BreAnna Jones & Devin Chapman. There's no one way to find your person. Matchmaker Devyn Simone will get these couples talking about what they were looking for, how they were intentional about it, and what courtship looks like after commitment.----Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

It can tear you apart if you don't know how to discuss it and if you don't use the resources available to you. Join Kita Williams and Joe Hardy and Angel Laketa Moore and Marcus Tanksley as we go through their biggest money lessons together so that you don't make the same ones. Life coach and relationship expert Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks will moderate with insights on how couples can talk about finances in healthy ways.----Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Black Love Inc. is the premier media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love. Across television, digital, social, media, and experiential, we speak authentically to the Black Community. Our mission is to inspire healthy conversations on relatable topics at every stage of life. The roots of Black Love, Inc. began with the eponymous docuseries BLACK LOVE, which launched on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network as the network's most-viewed unscripted series debut of all time. Black Love Events is where you can find audio versions of our premier events. From the Black Love Summit to the You Retreat and beyond, Black Love Events is where our events live in podcast.----Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Peace good people! Felicia and Karega (and Kamali and Auntie LaLa) are back from the Black Love Summit! In this episode the couple shares just how affirming it was to be in a space with people they love and who love them, the work that it took to get from Oakland to LA and back, and the beauty in being in a space where Black folks can just connect. However, the time of the year is not lost and Felicia and Karega know that while some might be showered in the joy that comes with connecting with loved ones in celebration, others are navigating this time with grief still heavy in their hearts. At the cornerstone of it all is love, and love is the greatest bridge builder. Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mother's Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mother's who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. You can find out more about Karega and Felicia (and Kamaiu and Kamali) at their website SOLandLove.com======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Tomorrow is Gratitude Day (or Thanksgiving) and Felicia and Karega reflect on what grief can look like during the holiday period. How does one find gratitude in deep moments of sadness? Is it okay to allow yourself time to grieve while still being thankful? As always, Karega and Felicia process what this has looked like for them, and what they hope anyone who is navigating grief is receiving at this time. As always, thank you all for your love. Thank you for being present on the journey.May we all love more abundantly.========Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mother's Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mother's who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss. Karega's book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Reflection and Manifesting Light Within is also available for purchase. You can find out more about Karega and Felicia (and Kamaiu and Kamali) at their website SOLandLove.com======== Looking for more Black Love Podcast Network Podcasts? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today for free from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter 

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! We know that some of yall are absolutely dreading the holidays. Having to see family can be draining! This week the Amazing Clarks are back with tips and tricks to help you navigate situations that can be draining. If you're not sure about how you're going to make it through, this is the episode for you!  Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterClick Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!or check out their website ========Looking for more Black Love content? Check out  Black Love+  . Black Love+ is the premier destination for all things Black Love. Download it today from your favorite app store! Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When it comes to the love story of Styles P and his wife Adjua, it's holds true that opposites attract. Adjua met Styles P while he was recording in the studio and from that moment they started a relationship that lasted 10 years before marriage. Over time, the two discovered that a difference in perspective does not have to cause a rift within the marriage.  Their marriage hit a rough patch when infinitely took place, however, learning to communicate effectively and becoming better listeners is what helped the two to grow in their marriage. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a  very special brother on the show. He is a father, New York native, personal trainer, mixed martial artist,  entrepreneur, and a life performance coach with a focus on fitness.  Today's guest is the sensational, motivational, and inspirational life and fitness coach himself, Garnett  Strother! Garnett and David  get man to man about personal development, teen fatherhood, homelessness, fitness with a focus on the self conscious mind, and the importance of behavioral psychology and communication. What has motivated him to succeed beyond the adversity he has been dealt with in the past? Make sure you give Garnett Strother a follow @strother_pt and let him know you loved going man to man with him.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Today Karega and Felicia continue their processing of last week's affirmations with new revelations as to how they continue processing grief through time. What changes and challenges have presented themselves as the most difficult to process and what can be done to make sure that one makes it to shore? As always, thank you all for your love. Thank you for being present on the journey.May we all love more abundantly.Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mother's Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mother's who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss.========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th!! You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! Aging is something everyone does, but why do so many people fear it? Today Anthony and Melanie share their experiences with aging. From what they fear when thinking about age to the many perks they have learned over time. The Amazing Clarks have tips to help you age gracefully. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterClick Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!or check out their website ========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

When Justine first met Rev Run they were both teenagers. He was performing at a Kurtis Blow concert and Justine and her friends went backstage to meet him. After a memorable evening, Justine reached out to Rev (who was just Joseph at the time) and while they talked for a bit, they eventually both went their separate ways. Who knew that years later the two would reunite and their passion for the church, and love for each other would guide them both down this new journey. In this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc, Rev Run and Justine share what a relationship meant when ensuring that God was number one, how Justine navigated coming back into Rev's life after he had a divorce, and what being on a reality show meant to them. Rev and Justine's 20+ year marriage is a testament to what it means to truly be in a partnership.Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter 

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a very special guest. He is a husband, a grammy nominated artist, actor, producer, and musician who recently released his latest spoken word album  entitled "MAJOR. Hope Motivations".  We're talking about the certified Hope Dealer himself, MAJOR.! MAJOR. and David get real about the importance of vulnerability, tackling depression, and dealing with Imposter Syndrome. What has inspired him to keep going despite all of the negativity that has plagued the world? Make sure you give MAJOR. a follow @nowthatsmajor and let him know you loved going man to man with him. Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

I am a child of answered prayers, and all that I need is within me. Life is happening for me, not to me. And because of this, I will have gratitude in all lessons. This affirmation is one that Felicia has found herself avoiding as she wrestled around answered prayers. She realizes that this affirmation from Karega's book sits differently for someone sitting in grief which is why she has been struggling to process it. Today as she and Karega process in real-time, they both reflect on how they come to this affirmation now. How has their faith and experiences changed their perceptions, and what is it like to process while the storm is happening?As always, thank you all for your love. Thank you for being present on the journey.May we all love more abundantly.Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mother's Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mother's who are experiencing Motherhood differently than imagined. These affirmations are carefully written with the intention to support Mothers in centering their Love through different walks of pregnancy and neonatal loss.========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th!! You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Friends! This week Codie has one of her actual good friends with her, Mel Jones!  Mel is a multi-talented producer, writer and director who came into Codie's life after Codie made a lifechanging decision. In this conversation Codie and Mel go deep about Mel being adopted, raising a child as a single mother in the film industry, and what Mel has found out about herself along the way. Show Mel some love over on Instagram (even though she isn't really active) @melly_mel and if you want make sure you check out Invisible Collective!tell Codie who you want to be her next New BFF @codieco !Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th!! You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

In this 2017 interview Kirk and Tammy Franklin tell us the story of how they met and what it was like to combine not only their perspectives on what they wanted their marriage to look like, but their parenting styles as well. Throughout their love story, the Franklins noticed that they were somehow always a part of each other's lives and with Kirk being a minister of music, he picked up on those signs from God which led the two to marriage. Plus the couple shares a key aspect of their relationship and advises others to do the same within their relationships as a way to continue the love and longevity. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! Today we have a Black Love Doc favorite. He is a father, an Emmy Award winning artist, an author, a musician, and you can catch him every week on his podcast SOL Affirmations, right here on the Black Love Podcast Network, the man of love, Karega Bailey! Karega shares about his opening for Erykah Badu, the miracles and wonders surrounding his daughters, and all the new developments in his life. This brother is truly a good dude who radiates love in everything he does.Make sure you give Karega a follow @karegabailey and let him know you loved going man to man with him.Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! How can appreciation not only help yourself and the relationships in your life? The Clarks talk about how giving appreciation to others will ultimately be returned back to you. Using appreciating in your everyday life can also bring you the energy that you've been trying to receive. Practicing appreciation mentally will help show up physically and help you start attracting. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterClick Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!or check out their website ========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Actors Sterling K Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe almost seemed destined to be together. They were born in the same hospital, grew up in the same city, ended up at the same university for undergrad and grad school! So how exactly did their love story come to be? Listen to this 2018 interview from the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how two people who did not go to  school for acting, ended up being play mates (haha), what made Sterling almost walk away, and how Ryan's family had her questioning her love. Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th with a kick off party & concert hosted by RnB House Party on Friday, November 12th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Hey Black Love fam! If you loved the Man to Man IG Live series then you're gonna love this conversation today, because today's guest was a fan favorite. He's a former NFL player turned therapist, a speaker, and author, The King, Jay Barnett! Jay is back to talk about his definition of masculinity, his love of flowers (yup!), and his new book/journal Just Heal Bro. Jay drops nothing but gems all throughout the conversation as the too discuss worthiness, the value of reflection, and how men can move forward in their healing journeys.Make sure you give Jay a follow @kingjaybarnett and let him know you loved going man to man with himHave suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th with a kick off party & concert hosted by RnB House Party on Friday, November 12th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Welcome back to the Love Revolution! Anthony is back with another amazing coaching technique. This time it's the Life Template! Have you ever just been unhappy with your life? Do you sit and ponder why that is? Anthony has just the tool you need to live the life you always wanted: The Life Template. As spiritual beings, everything we need to be successful and to be happy has already been provided for us. However, this is not necessarily a good thing. Oftentimes we find ourselves trying to fit into a template and those who do not fit into society's accepted templates challenge our self worth, and the worth of those who we see not fitting into their templates. How do you walk the line between doing the right thing and doing the best thing? The Amazing Clarks break down how you can get in tune with your template to manifest the life you've always wanted!Today's episode is sponsored by Target! Target is partnering with HBCUs to support the next generation of Black talent. One of the ways Target is teaming up with HBCUs is through Target's HBCU Design Challenge, where HBCU students submit designs to be included in Target's Black History Month Collection. If you want to see the winners, check back during Black History Month to see the latest designs that  will be featured in Target's 2022 Black History Month collection. Celebrate your legacy. Invest in the future. Together, we are Black Beyond Measure.Visit Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure to learn more========Do you have a question for The Amazing Clarks? Let us know by filling out our form!========If you want more tips and tricks from The Amazing Clarks, pick up your copy of Crack The Code: The Secret To Achieving Your Happily Ever AfterClick Here if you are interested in being coached for The Amazing Clarks Podcast!or check out their website ========The Black Love Summit is BACK and IN PERSON! The 4th Annual Black Love Summit will be a live (and streamed) experience in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, November 13th! You don't want to miss this on-of-a-kind live experience gathering Black singles and couples for transparent conversations about love, partnership, and community. Mark your calendars and buy an early bird ticket before they're sold out!Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter