Episodes
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Episode 45; What Is Trust To You?
Welcome back to Brunch With The Branches! Today we’re drinking Rose with cran-pineapple juice poured by Kim. The personality is really starting to show from the Grand baby which is bringing Thomas Joy. Kim shares the story of Sonia Sanchez as a part of the Women’s History Month Highlight. The…
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Episode 44; Shootings in Schools
Welcome to Brunch with the Branches. Today’s drink of the day comes from Thomas. He made everyone a Maple Old Fashioned which is a traditional old fashioned with whiskey, orange bitters, simple syrup, and maple syrup. Kim shares that her upcoming trip to Mexico is what is bringing her joy today....
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Episode 43; Tik Tok Dump 3
Welcome to Brunch with the Branches. Today’s drink of the day is Kim’s choice. She made everyone a Peach Strawberry Smash, made with vodka, strawberries and a peach strawberry juice. Thomas shared that traveling is what brings him joy. Some of his favorite cities are NOLA, San Diego, DMV…
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Episode 42: Love or Lust?
Welcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Thomas cocktail called the Don Julio Strawberry Lemon Drop Slushie Simply Lemonade, triple Sec, Simple syrup, and Don Julio. Kim has the joy moment today, and shares the a little about the joy he finds in his faith. Happy Black History Month!…
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Episode 41: Super Bowl with the Branches
Welcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Kim’s new cocktail called the sweet bourbon peach lemonade! This drink is made with simply lemonade, fresh ripe peaches, Crown peach, peach flavored Stella Rosa, blended and garnished with a peach slice. Thomas has the joy moment today, and...
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Episode 40; Season 5 Finale
Welcome to Brunch with the Branches! Today’s drink is Thomas’ try at actually making a cocktail! He’s giving us a Raspberry Lemonade Tequila Splash, made with fresh raspberries , Milo’s Lemonade, a little bit of Simple Syrup, & Teremana Tequila. Kim shared that planning a Mother / Daughters Trip…
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Episode 39; Married Couple Take Over
This week’s episode kicks off with a nice summer drink, The Bomb Pop Mimosa! It’s a must try to beat the extreme heat this summer. The moment of joy comes in the form of a visit to the St. Louis family, and a time was certainly had! Kim recommended a the book Don’t Believe Everything You Think by...
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Episode 38; PWI's Vs. HBCU's
The Branches launch this episode with a drink, new to some but familiar to Thomas, called Screwball Whiskey. It was a hit with the show guests! The guests are the joy moment for today, as Kim shares how excited she is for the guests today. The Branch recommendation is a trip recommendation today....
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Episode 37; TikTok Dump 2
The Branches kick this episode off with the drink of the day, a peach mimosa with a strawberry garnish. It comes highly recommended. Thomas talked about his restful summer, and how being at home with baby Amara this summer brought him joy. The Branches recommendation is Owning Manhattan on…
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Episode 36; Vote or Die
The Branches kick this episode off with the drink of the day, a Snoop Dog’s 19 Crimes Cali Gold mimosa. Definitely highly recommended. Kim shares that her closet full of shoes and purses is what brings her joy today, and how blessed she is to have so much. The Branches recommend Game of Thrones...
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Episode 35; What is the “best” post-pandemic path to success?
Episode 35 kicks off with Kim’s choice for drink of the day, a Smirnoff ICE Pinapple Lemonade. This is the summer limited edition Smirnoff and it’s pretty tasty! Thomas has been spending the quality time with granddaughter, Amara. That much needed “pop-pop and Amara” time is bringing him joy! The...
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Episode 34; Summer Fun In Nashville
The Branches kick off this episode of Brunch with the Branches with the traditional drink of the day. Thomas is drinking Uncle Nearest Single Barrel neat. Kim’s Joy comes from a recent date weekend. The Branch recommendation this week is Inside Out 2, and although Thomas was skeptical he is now a...
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Episode 33; Shauna Please Take 2
The Branches kick off season 5 of Brunch with the Branches with the drink of the day. The margarita mimosa had champagne, strawberry margarita, pineapple and peach juice, and it was a hit! Kim’s Joy comes from her recent birthday celebration. She shares her gratitude for another year alive, a new...
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Episode 32; Hello 2024: the Season 4 Finale!
Happy New Year! On this weeks episode we kick things off with drink of the day and Kim is starting the year off being healthy and drinking OWYN (Only What You Need) Protein drink in the chocolate flavor while Thomas sticks to his Uncle Nearest. Thomas shares to brings him joy that the new year...
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Episode 31; Tik Tok Dump
On this week’s episode we kick things off with the drink of the day. Today we’re drinking a vodka and Red Bull (watermelon flavor). Kim shared how having family in town for the holidays is bringing her joy. The recommendation for the day comes from Thomas, who recommends the 16 personalities...
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Episode 30; Generational Differences
On this week’s episode we kick things off with the drink of the day. Today we’re drinking an Grown Folks Mimosa. Kim shared that this episode’s guests are what’s bringing her joy. The recommendation for the day comes from Thomas, who is enjoying the new season of Raising Kanan - Power series. The...
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Episode 29; Husband Takeover
On this week’s episode we kick things off with the drink of the day. Today we’re drinking Prosecco and Pinapple mango Juice. Thomas shares how his beloved FSU Seminole football team, who got snubbed by the college football playoff committee, brings him joy. The recommendation for today is a...
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Episode 28; Bonus Holiday featuring Family
On this week’s episode we kick things off with drink of the day which was everything left in the fridge and on the bar! There was a little mimosa, rum, Hennessy, Uncle Nearest, and tequila. Kim shares that she finds joy in having family in town for the holidays. In this bonus episode, Thomas...
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Episode 27; Holiday traditions and family things - The good, the bad, and the ugly…
On this week’s episode we kick things off with drink of the day… Cranberry Spritzer! Today Thomas shares how mentoring and being mentored brings him joy. For the recommendation this week, Kim recommends a must-go black-owned restaurant here in Nashville. This week The Branches focus on the…
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Episode 26; Budgeting With Deahna Joi
On this week’s episode we kick things off with drink of the day… Homemade Long Island Iced Tea. This drink is homemade, and was brought to us by our guest Deahna Joi. Her mom made a special batch for the Branches.! It’s one of those sneak up on ya kinda drinks! Today Kim shares how the holiday...
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Episode 25: Dig Deeper
On this week’s episode we kick things off with drink of the day… Honey Kiss My Peaches. This drink is a mixture of Peach juice, frozen peaches, a bottle of Jack Honey, sprite and topped with raspberries! It’s one of those sneak up on ya kinda drinks! For joy today Thomas talks about his brother’s...
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Episode 24; Season 3 Finale!
On this weeks episode we kick things off with drink of the day… A Roserita. This drink is a mixture of Strawberry Margarita & Four Roses small batch! It had The Branches a little tipsy! For joy today Thomas shares how football season, and specifically Chris’ football season brings him joy. For a...
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Episode23; Entrepreneurship
On this weeks episode Kim was not feeling so well so she was drinking Powerade Zero however, Thomas recommends trying Crown Apple and Ginger ale. In conjunction to the maim topic Thomas shares that his friendship with Joy brings him joy. Kim recommends that if you see a man throw a hat in the…
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Episode 22; The Real Estate Market
This week’s episode of BWTB we kick things off with a Tequila Mimosa! This is a twist on our grown folks (whiskey) mimosa! Kim shares what brings her joy this week in the spirit of this week’s main topic she talks about being a home owner. Thomas’ recommendation for the week is the show ‘The Chi’...
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Episode 21; Being A Wife
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, Kim introduces the drink of the day, a Mango Margarita on the rocks! Thomas tells the listeners why celebrating his friends birthdays brings him joy. Kim recommends the book, Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. The main topic is announced, “Being a Wife”…
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Episode 20; Meet The Westbrooks
Episode 20 kicks off with Kim’s drink of the day. Thomas shares what brings him joy, and it’s a little different this week. Kim recommends some dope date night restaurants. This weeks main topics kicks off with an introduction of The Westbrooks [6:55]. The Westbrooks share their love story, and…
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Episode 19; Forever Debates
Episode 19 kicks off with Thomas introducing Kim’s freshly squeezed lemonade. Kim expounds on how she makes it by hand and shares how going to see Barbie with her son brings her joy. Thomas recommends the How To Bring A Large Team Together episode of the Coaching For Leader’s Podcast. This weeks...
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Episode 18; The Cycle of Marriage Phases.
Season 3 Episode 18 kicks off with the the drink of the day. After a long weekend, we went with a Red Bull Vodka to get a bit of a boost. Thomas shares why watching Kim at the Beyonce concert in Nashville brought him joy. Kim recommends rewatching Insecure on Netflix. We touch on the lottery…
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Episode 17; You Gotta Like You
The Branches are back for season 3!!!!!Thomas kicked the season off with today’s drink -Vodka, fresh fruit, and cran pineapple juice, in which he deemed the Summer drink. Kim shared that having Thomas’ youngest brother in town is what brings her joy! Thomas recommended everyone go watch the…
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Special Edition: While We Were Gone
On this bonus episode of Brunch with the Branches, Kim introduces her drink of choice for the drink of the day. Today’s drink comes from the Branch’s vacation adventures while in Greece. The drink is called a French Martini. It’s made with vodka, lemon juice, splash of pineapple juice, and...
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Episode 16; Graduation
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, Thomas is in charge of the drink of the day. Today’s drink is called Summer Breeze: Sprite, frozen strawberries, Strawberry Lemonade Juice, Coconut Rum. Kim shares how organizing and cleaning out her closet brings her joy, and Thomas talks about Queen...
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Episode 15; Religion
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, Kim is in charge of the drink of the day. Today’s drink is an Adult Capri Sun!! It’s made with a whole bag of frozen fruit, half a bottle of champagne, a cup of Rum, and Mango Pinaple Juice. You pour all the ingredients inside the frozen fruit bag…
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Episode 14; The Poly Lifestyle?
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, Thomas is in charge of the drink of the day, and It was the Yeah Man: Frozen fruit, fruit ice pop, Bacardi Black Coconut Rum, pineapple and Mango juice. Kim shares how her drink brings her joy. [3:28] and Thomas talks about the book First, Break All…
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Episode 13; Money, Money, Money!
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, it’s Kim’s turn to provide the drink of the day. Kim goes with the old faithful mimosa with orange juice and Prosecco. Thomas shares how his oldest son’s commitment and grit brings him joy, and Kim circles back to her recommendation from episode 7. The...
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Episode 12; Friendship & Reciprocity
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, it’s Thomas’ turn to provide the drink of the day. It’s no surprise that it is Uncle Nearest Master Blend! Kim talks about how choosing to be healthier is bringing her joy. [3:23] Thomas provides the recommendation off of the day; Essentialism: The...
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Episode 11; Dig A Ditch
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, it’s Kim’s turn to provide the drink of the day. Kim is drinking what she has named, the Sunrise Mimosa. The drink is made with crushed Ice, tequila, grenadine, Pineapple mango juice, Champagne or, prosecco and a cherry. But she forgot the tequila!!!...
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Episode 10; Single Men Takeover
On this episode of Brunch with the Branches, it’s Thomas’ turn to provide the drink of the day. It’s no surprise that it is made with Guidance whiskey and coke ! Kim talks about her most recent trip home to St. Louis bringing her joy. She talks about how nice it was to spend time with family an…
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Episode 9; Couples Takeover
Kim starts the episode by telling what we’re drinking; Tiffany Mimosa. This drink is simply champagne with blue curacao. Thomas talks about how hosting people at home brings him joy. Time for the Branch Recommendation! [5:05] Today’s recommendation is provided by @Kim who recommends Shazam and...
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Episode 8; The Branch Boys Takeover
The Branches are excited to have their two sons join them for this season finale episode! Christian, their youngest son provides the drink of the day, an Arnold Palmer 50% sweet tea & 50% lemonade. Jacob, their oldest talks about what brings him joy. He mentions how living his best life brings…
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Episode7; Teenagers These Days
Kim starts today’s episode by sharing the canundrum of leftover champagne from NYE, and recommends a drink she would have been drinking if we didn’t have so much champagne left. The drink recommendation is a Vodka cocktail (1/3 Vodka 2/3 Cranberry Juice with a splash of ginger ale). Thomas shares...
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Episode 6; Brunchin’ with G&V
Kim introduces us to her drink for the day. The Cran-tropical Mimosa, which is made up of 25% cran-tropical and 75% champagne. Thomas’ morning walks bring him joy. Kim recommends ‘the book “Attached, The New Science of Adult Attachment And How It Can Help You Find -And Keep- Love” by Dr. Amir...
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Episode 5; Friends!
Thomas starts the episode by telling what we’re drinking; Ole Smokey Cookie Dough Whiskey. This drink is simply Ole Smokey Cookie Dough Whiskey on a cube of Ice. Kim talks about how both of her children working brings her joy. Time for the Branch Recommendation! [3:03] Today’s recommendation is...
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Episode 4; Shauna Please!
We start the pod off wishing everyone a happy new year! It’s the first day of 2023 and Kim is sharing her drink for the day. It’s called the Last of 2022 Mimosa, because it’s made with everything leftover in the fridge from 2022. A little bit of Milos Lemonade, Peach Pineapple juice, OJ…
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Episode 3; Our Wedding & More
Before we begin today’s episode we have to wish Thomas a happy birthday! With that being said Thomas tells what we’re drinking; Crown Apple Mimosa! This drink is made with 3 parts regular mimosa and a shot Crown Apple. Thomas talks about how mentoring brings him joy. Time for the Branch...
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Episode 2; Ready to Love
We begin today’s episode with what we’re drinking; a Hennymosa! This drink is made with 25% Prosecco, 25% pineapple mango juice and 50% Hennessy. Thomas tells us about mentoring and how it brings him joy. Time for the Branch Recommendation! [3:24] Today’s recommendation is a television show that...
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Brunch with the Branch’s; Pilot Episode
Before we get into the episode we’ll give you the drink that we’re drinking in case you want to drink along! This week we’re drinking a Pineapple-Mango Mimosa, made with a little pineapple mango juice and twice as much Prosecco [0:43]. What Brings me joy will be the part of the episode where we...