Coffee to Cocktails
by Coffee to Cocktails Podcast
Having a true friend to talk about any and everything with is a great feeling! Nina and Kristin have been close friends for over 15 years and continue to grow their friendship. Join these 2 everyday mamas as they delve into conversations about taking care of business, managing households, and raising children, fueled by coffee, while still finding time to focus on self-care, hanging with girlfriends, and enjoying life with the occasional cocktail. If you are looking for a good laugh and fun time, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
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E54 Focus 2 B Fit: Health & Wellness in 2025 and Beyond with Nina
Welcome to the Season 6 opener! Tonight's guest is usually a host, but on THIS episode, she is in the hot seat as the subject matter expert. Nina Luckie joins Kristin to discuss her new wellness venture called, Focus 2 B Fit. Our girl has managed to fuse her business savvy, with her commitment…
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E53 Hindsight Wisdom: What We Wish We Knew Before
Season 5 comes to a reflective close as the ladies ponder what advice they'd give their younger selves. The open with letters that they wrote to their 17 year old selves. Keep your tissues nearby. Nina and Kristin discover that while they may have changed some things and made different decisions…
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E52 Say WHAT?? Decoding Social Media Slang ft Marcus
This week the ladies bring in one of the kiddos as a subject matter expert. Last season it was Nina's oldest daughter Brielle giving useful advice for making friends. This time Kristin's oldest son, Marcus joins the convo to help decipher some of today's most popular acronyms & phrases used in...
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E51 Managing Our Insecurities
Every person living has insecurities. You are either letting them stop you or overcoming them. Tonight, Nina and Kristin open up about personal insecurities they have needed to conquer some of them as well as others that might still be lurking now and again. Per uge the show is always going to…
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E50 Discussing Maternal Healthcare Challenges with a Doula ft Kourtney McGowan
This week we welcome guest, Kourtney McGowan, a certified doula, and author of the book "Help! I'm Black and I'm Pregnant: The Black Woman's Guide to a Better Pregnancy and Birth Outcome", to discuss the role of a doula during, and after pregnancy. We discuss the existing disparities for Black...
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E49 From Childhood to Adulthood: The Art of Long-Lasting Friendships ft Danae Love & Victoria Pittman
... a time was HAD during this recording! In this episode Nina & Kristin welcome their life-long BFFs Danae Love and Victoria Pittman to the air, for a fun conversation about how their friendships have managed to endure the test of time. You will find out how a classroom mix-up caused 7-year-old...
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E48 Surviving 2024: The High Cost of Living
If it's up then, it's up!... that seems to be the way it is regarding the cost of ... EVERYTHING. On this episode Nina and Kristin discuss how they are managing to ride this crazy inflation wave, with hopes that it will level off at some point. Talking points include the cost of groceries…
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E37 How to Make Friends as Adults, with Brielle
As an adult, it can be hard to make new friends. If you struggle to make new friends and want to expand your friend group, listen in as our "expert", Brielle (Nina's 10-year-old daughter) provides tips and techniques on what adults can do to make new friends. Featured Cocktail: Liquid Skittles
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E47 Movies that Captured Our Hearts
Grab a front row seat for a nostalgic conversation about the movies we love (and a few hilarious mentions about films we DIDN'T love so much). We discuss Glenn "Wanda" Close grubbin' on fried catfish and mackin on Omar Epps in her latest Netflix feature. We recite lines from favorite scenes, and...
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E46 Shedding Weight, with Darren
In this episode, Nina and Kristin talk about the journey of losing weight, with guest, Darren (Nina’s husband). During the episode, Darren shares how he has lost over 60 pounds and the techniques he has used to keep the weight off. Darren does not only talk about shedding pounds, but also…
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E45 Laughing Through Our Toxic Traits
In this Season 5 Opener, Kristin and Nina reveal their quirkiest, most repetitious "Toxic Traits" . . . Kristin keeps shopping healthy and letting the produce go bad in the fridge, while Nina does a wardrobe haul before each vacation! Both ladies discuss hilarious, uncanny habits that keep…
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E44 *BONUS EPISODE* Tyler Perry’s “Divorce In the Black”
We had to get behind the mike BEFORE Season 5 begins to discuss this drama about a marriage gone waaay wrong. Why is mama undressing at a funeral??…and that’s just the opener! Oh we’re pullin up on mother-in-laws at the supermarket now???? Ever seen someone get dragged? …literally? It’s a wild…
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E43 Celebrating Black Men, with Joshua
The media has stereotyped black men as aggressive, violent, and lazy. To highlight a different perspective, this episode is dedicated to black men by celebrating their strength, love, and triumphs, as well as honoring their invaluable contributions to their families and communities. The episode's...
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E42 The Dating Pool has TEA in It: A Candid Convo
The common phrase regarding courtship woes is that “the dating pool has pee in it”. Well…we prefer TEA, and we are serving it HOT this episode. For the first time, we are joined by not one - but TWO guests, our friends, Brock and Latetia, to discuss dating in the modern age. We discuss social...
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E41 Our Pregnancy Journeys
Nina and Kristin discuss the diverse and profound experiences of their pregnancies. From the highs to the lows to the unexpected twists and turns, the ladies share personal stories to them becoming mothers. Listen in as they navigate the emotional, mental, and physical transformations. Whether…
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E39 Mean Chicks & Unfriendly Cliques: What is Mean Girl Syndrome?
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon that is referred to today as mean girl syndrome. What is it that makes both individual women, and at times groups of women to be so combative? We discuss jealousy, callousness, gossip, and several other characteristics of mean girl behavior. We reveal…
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E40 Social Norms - Ignore or Follow?
What are social norms and why do they exist? In this episode, Nina and Kristin explore the intricate web of unwritten rules that have helped shape some of their behaviors. Should you clean meat before cooking? Should you live with your significant other before marriage? The ladies uncover the...
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E38 Thangs to DO! …Managing Unconventional Schedules
Tonight’s discussion is about the balancing act of managing our busy schedules. Nina discusses leveraging her personal endeavors with a full time work schedule. Kristin talks about the challenge of setting boundaries and parameters in instances where there are none, to create structure. It gets...
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E36 Girls on Tour: Concerts & Vacations We Love
Tonight’s cocktail is called “Jamaica Me Crazy” - totally appropriate for the subject matter, because Nina and Kristin are discussing their favorite concerts and vacation destinations. Kristin reveals how many concerts she managed to fit into one summer, the adventure she had acquiring Beyoncè...
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E35 Lessons From Our Upbringing - Breaking Generational Curses, with Kisha
Nina, Kristin, and guest, Kisha, reflect on the valuable lessons learned from their upbringings. The ladies discuss the concept of overcoming adverse patterns and challenges that were passed down through generations. They share personal anecdotes and insights that have shaped their perspective on...
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E34 WHAT is this Show? WHO are these Women?
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves!! Your virtual happy hour girlfriends are BACK with an insightful premiere episode, where we bring you inside to get to know us. We have our concise elevator speech when folks ask what this show is about, but on this episode we go beyond that and tell you why we...
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E33 Mental Health, with Ashley
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It can also influence how we handle stress and make decisions. During this final episode of Season 3, Nina, Kristin, and guest, Ashley, have an open conversation to help combat the stigmas about mental health, especially in the African...
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E32 Pet Peeves
Pet peeves...everyone has them. Nina and Kristin talk about several things that get on their nerves, traveling with others to people showing up to your house unannounced/unexpected. Listen as the ladies share stories about their biggest annoyances. Featured Cocktail: Hawaiian Mimosa
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E31 A Few of Our Favorite Things
Last week we discussed our LEAST favorite things on the Pet Peeves episode. Tonight we cozy up with a glass of wine and and chat about our FAVES! Kristin is chowing down on a bowl of your new favorite noodles (YOUR’RE welcome), and Nina shares some of her favorite places to shop! Featured...
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E30 You Are Worthy
This week Nina & Kristin discuss self worth…what it means to them, how they instill it and cultivate it in their children, and how they maintain it in their own lives. Nina shares three important things she always wants her daughters to carry throughout life, and Kristin shares some really…
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E29 What We Gone Eat? with Danae
Who knew the hardest part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook/eat for dinner every single night for the rest of your life! During this episode, the ladies share their favorite meals to prepare, while discussing what dishes they least enjoy. Find out what food triggers Nina, what meal...
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E28 School Experience vs Life Experience
Are good grades the key to success? Are 4-year universities the be-all-end-all career inroad? Is it realistic to parlay a favorite pastime into a viable career path or should that stay a hobby? Is society pigeonholing us into limited mindsets regarding education, career paths, and success? That…
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E27 The Power of Positivity, with Deziree
In this episode, the ladies discuss the enchanting world of positivity. Through personal stories, the ladies share their experiences on the impact that positivity has had on their well-being and personal growth. Get ready for an exciting treat as Nina and Kristin's first guest joins the episode…
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E26 Zodiac Signs
On this week’s episode, we discuss all the astrological signs. Tune in to hear about our interactions with people of various zodiac signs…Nina’s changed perspective on Geminis, and why Kristin believes she is a Sagicorn. Aries 10:03 🐏 Taurus 17:52 🐮 Gemini 22:21 👯♀️ Cancer 34:24 🦀 Leo 40:18…
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E25 Adulting Is Overrated...How Do We Unsubscribe?
As adults, we spend majority of our time problem solving and doing things we don't want to do. Nina and Kristin discuss the challenges of adulthood and share stories about their versions of adulting...but they do it with lots of laughter! If you have experienced riding a mechanical bull (and…
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E24 Summer Time: Survival Without AC and Sweatin’ Out Our Edges
We are BACK with the Season 3 opener, and its HOT … no literally. It is hot …outside. Sit back and relax as we talk about summer time - current summer plans, summers past… lazy days doing nothing versus keeping these spoiled kids busy with activities. PLUS - we’re doing a GIVEAWAY. Listen for...
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E23 Love Is Blind S4
Love is Blind S4 Reunion has the streets buzzing. Nina and Kristin give their perspective on the cast, the host, and the entire season. Featured Cocktail: Caribbean Bliss
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E22 Movin' on Up...Our POV as Black Women!
The ladies share their experiences as black women in America. Listen in as they talk about the struggles and achievements from two black women's point of view. Featured Cocktail: Love Cork Screw, Cabernet Sauvignon (We're Movin' On Up)
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E21 The Pandemic: Life Before & After
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared Covid 19 a pandemic. On March 13, 2020 a state of emergency was declared, and the United States went into immediate lockdown. On this episode, the ladies go back to that time and place to discuss the impact of the pandemic on...
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E20 Go 'Head...Take a Chance and Relocate!
Ever considered moving to a new place? Rachel Wolchin's quote states that if we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet. During this episode, Nina and Kristin share their stories about relocating to several different states. If you are contemplating with moving and need...
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E19 Life Before Kids, From Double Dates to Play Dates
*Cue the harps* Kristin and Nina reminisce over drinks about the days before parenthood. We cherish our kiddos, but sometimes we can’t help but remember a time when life was more care free. Come sit with us as we talk about the ups and the downs of life then vs now! Whether you are already a...
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E18 Black TV Shows We Love!
Nina and Kristin believe TV is a great form of entertainment. In honor of Black History Month, the ladies cover black tv shows from the 70's up to present day. Which show is Nina's favorite? Which show helped Kristin navigate through her teen years? Listen in as they talk about tv shows they…
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E17 Beauty Hacks - Sleeping Beauties & BBL Booties
On this episode, the ladies talk about all things BEAUTY. Nina gives a thorough review of an innovative and effective skincare line she loves. Kristin finally found a red lippie that does not make her want to whip out a clown wig. …all that and so much in between. The following items are…
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E16 The Impacts of Social Media
Social Media has changed the world, but Nina and Kristin remember how things were BEFORE social media existed. Is social media a gift? Or a curse? Listen in as Nina and Kristin share their views on social media and discuss how some web-based platforms have impacted their lives. Featured Cocktail:...
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E15 College Life: Ramen Noodles, Split Jeans, and Strange Bedfellows
In this episode Kristin and Nina wax nostalgic about the college years… anecdotes, great memories, and crazy incidents abound…how did Kristin end up cuddled up with a hot blonde? How does one disappear after a night of partying, and resurface the next day in a hospital gown with one shoe on? …We...
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E14 Discipline Your Finances
Nina and Kristin share their stories about their financial journeys. Nina talks about her excessive spending, while Kristin remembers when she did not have enough to pay her bills. Listen in as they talk about money lessons they have encountered and things they are still learning. Featured...
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E13 We’re BACK! Holiday Recap and Outlooks for the New Year!
Coffee to Cocktails is BACK to kick off Season 2! Settle in for a listen while we catch you up with our holiday activities, and how we plan to do better in 2023! Featured Cocktail: McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Bubbly Rose
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E12 Surviving The Holidays: No Stress, No Mess and NO Wack-A-Roni n Cheese
Nina and Kristin pop back in for a BONUS EPISODE, just in time for the holidays. Settle in and listen for tips on not just surviving, but THRIVING during what should be a joyous and peaceful holiday season. Tonight’s beverage is a Mistletoe Margarita! Connect with us on FB…
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E11 Well...That's a Wrap!
After 10 episodes recorded, Nina and Kristin pop champagne to celebrate their first (completed) season! During the recap episode, the ladies briefly discuss each episode: Which was the most listened to? Which as the most fun to record? Which was the most sentimental? Listen in to find out! (As...
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E10 Moore to Love…Remembering Andre
Listen in to celebrate a life well-lived, with anecdotes, memories, and wisdom from Kristin’s late husband Andre Moore, beloved son, brother, uncle, world-class engineer, master stock trader, burgeoning real estate mogul, and resident smart aleck. No worries, this won’t be a...
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E9 One-Sided Relationships
In this episode, the ladies take a deep dive into experiences with one-sided relationships … times when they may have invested more into people than what was deserved. Tune in for a little wisdom peppered with humor, and important lessons learned - and perhaps a bit of TEA on this episode of…
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E8 Payless & Mapquest & Cabbage Patch Dolls...Oh My! (Nostalgia Pt 2)
Nina and Kristin continue their conversation about growing up in the 1990s/early 2000s era. They reminisce and talk about how the world shifted before their eyes. Listen in to Part 2 as they share stories about fashion, getting lost when using Mapquest, and some of the toys from the 90s.
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E7 Walkmans & Floppy Disks & AOL...Oh My! (Nostalgia Pt 1)
Can you remember life before cell phones, social media, and fast internet service? During this episode, Nina and Kristin take a trip down memory lane to reminisce on their childhood and teenage years. Listen in as they talk about growing up during the 1990s/early 2000s era! But whatever you...
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E6 Balancing It All
There is always so much to do with so little time - or so it seems that way. Balancing work and life can be demanding, yet difficult to achieve. Join Nina and Kristin as they discuss the things to help them balance work, homelife, motherhood, and self-care.
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E5 Fried, Dyed, and Laid to the Side: Hair Chronicles
This week Nina & Kristin swap stories about their haircare journeys! Kristin gets tangled in a calamity that forces her to break out the scissors, and Nina walks out of the braid shop with her hair half done. …Hair challenges, hair victories and everything in between! Press Play…and don’t forget…
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About this show
Having a true friend to talk about any and everything with is a great feeling! Nina and Kristin have been close friends for over 15 years and continue to grow their friendship. Join these 2 everyday mamas as they delve into conversations about taking care of business, managing households, and raising children, fueled by coffee, while still finding time to focus on self-care, hanging with girlfriends, and enjoying life with the occasional cocktail. If you are looking for a good laugh and fun time, this is the podcast for you!
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