EP016-Bachelorette Weekend, Jess's marital status, Societal Expectations & The pressures of Motherhood.

Summary: In this episode Jess and Sav discuss their recent bachelorette party weekend and reflect on their experiences. They talk about recovering from the weekend, their social batteries, and the fun activities they did. They also mention the challenges of being in a predominantly white area and the importance of respecting dress codes. Overall, they had a great time and enjoyed the company of their friends. In this part of the conversation, Jess and Sav discuss their experience on a boat cruise and their thoughts on the TV show Perfect Match. They also talk about their plans for future cruises and their preferences for cremation over traditional burial. They share their perspectives on the cost of funerals and the idea of affordable afterlife options. The conversation ends with Jess addressing rumors about her marital status. In this conversation, Sav and Jess discuss the different types of moms and the pressures of motherhood. They talk about feeling the need to constantly be in contact with their children and the guilt that comes with being away from them. They also discuss feeling pressured by societal expectations and the added pressure of being a black mother. They share personal experiences and reflect on the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Recovery 02:50 Activities: Picnic, Photoshoot, Pool Party, Baywatch Cruise, Bike Ride 08:01 Challenges in a Predominantly White Area 15:48 Addressing Inappropriate Behavior 20:30 Fun Times on a Boat Cruise 22:20 Binge-Watching Perfect Match 26:36 Reflections on Father's Day 28:33 Thoughts on Cremation and Afterlife Options 32:54 Addressing Marital Status Rumors 38:00 Different Types of Moms 44:30 Feeling Pressured by Motherhood 47:01 The Added Pressure of Being a Black Mother 49:18 The Fear of Not Doing Enough 52:04 Proud Moments as a Mom 56:00 Navigating the Pressures of Business and Personal Life 01:01:58 Lighthearted Banter and Reminders 01:02:24 podcast intro1.mp4