Cognac,Cupcakes,and Conversations Podcast
by Cognac Cupcakes And Conversations
Dynamic DMV duo bringing back the art of conversation from a millennial voice and encouraging philanthropy though localized community outreach. We get very personal and discuss everything from relationships, culture,lifestyle and politics. All while sipping cognac and eating bomb cupcakes. ISSA VIBE
Episodes
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Problematic Likeability (NGMFU)
Black Girl Magic? It's real, but it ain't always easy. As millennial women navigating the messy world of work, creativity, and media. Tired of sugar-coated stories?CCC is here with the honest tea (and a little' bit of spice)! ️We're pullin' back the curtain on being a creative in the...
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Big Aunt Flo (with Her Promise)
This week's episode is a divinely delicious blend of purpose and pastries! Listen as the ladies of #CCC chat with Astin Blount, the inspiring force behind Her Promise. We dive deep into shattering the stigma of period poverty, from menstrual education in underserved communities to fierce advocacy...
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Super Melanated Mamas
Ana and Kel talk through their rough couple of weeks and how they and so many other Black moms are able to stay the course. Hot Toddy recipe: A mini "Mea Culpa" review *no spoilers*, a dash of Cécred side eye, spiritual tinnitus and more. Follow us on instagram...
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Becoming Her (Bonus Episode)
Happy New Year and Black History Month! :-D 2024 hit us with a couple hurdles ALREADY. But we did start it off recording this episode in early January that we still find to be a relevant listen. So kick back, relax, and vibe with us about evolving in our 30s, liking who we're becoming…
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Grow & Glow through it | Navigating Dreams & Realities
Kel and Ana embark on a soul-stirring journey down memory lane, recounting the victories and challenges they faced since 2022.We delve deep into the profound question: What would we tell our younger selves? From childhood dreams to family influences, we lay the blueprint that shaped the…
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Show Em How to Move in A Room Full of Vultures
Kel and Ana are back from a mini holiday break and ready to grub on the latest current event headlines. The ladies give their thoughts on how to move through a room full of vultures, hurdles and adversaries as a woman in the industry and relate to the the Diddy/Cassie case, Through the Fire…
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Safe Space
Kel reviews her eventful DC weekend at the Whoreible Decsions live podcast and Wale's 10th Anniversary of Ambition Kennedy Center performance. After that, ish gets real as they discuss Keke Palmer's heartbreaking domestic violence situation; and Kel uses her own experience to share how to help...
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A Lot of Life Happened
After a two year break, your girls Ana and Kel are back with the Cognac, Cupcakes, and Conversations Podcast. The ladies discuss all that's happened since the last episode aired in November 2021; from breakups and baby to weight loss surgery and 2 pandemic weddings. They catch up over Ana's Twix...
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Ep. 115 | Be Thankful
It's that special time of year again where we typically reflect and plan ahead... but what about living in and being thankful for the present? Kel and Ana talk about what they're currently thankful for after another crazy year and one they want to change next year, while also sharing that they'll...
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Ep. 114 | Safe And Sound
It’s been a crazy start to the holiday season. Between Black women being accused of alienation for creating Black women-centered empowerment events, and Travis Scott’s fatal festival in Houston… we’re trying to figure out where our safe spaces reside. Join us for our candid conversation on these...
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Ep. 113 - At The Bar (ft. Our Dads)
Last but certainly not least; we're ending our mini-series "At the Bar" with our dads to have candid conversations. We discussed what their experience was like being girl-dads and try to understand the man's role in being a protector, provider, and guide. Kell's Dad (0:00:53) Ana's Dad (0:17:00)
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Ep. 112 | To the Kitchen (Ft. Our Moms)
Following up from last week's episode, we present to you the second part of the series to the kitchen where we head "to the kitchen" and have honest conversations with the strongest black women we know, our mothers. We ask our moms about their journey into womanhood and what it means to them to…
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Ep. 111 | I'm Coming Out (From Her Garden)
For this episode, Kel draws from the Netflix show "In Our Mother's Garden," which highlights Black women from across the globe and unlocks stories of their mothers to redefine holistic lives rooted in radical self-care and healing in this documentary. It got her to reflect on often we miss the...
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Ep. 110 | True Life: I Was Hacked
Lisssennn bay-bee scamming is at an all time high. Them stimmy’s done stopped coming, the government is real ghetto and broke and the people gotta eat. Kell shares her story on how her season of mercury in retrograde is going. In R&R Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have decided to part ways. So sad but…
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Ep. 109 | Legacy (ft. Kiandra "The Stocks Whisperer")
Hey millennial friends! Do we really have to bear the burden of breaking generational curses and build legacies for our future kids? Without proper financial education, it's hard to know. So we sat down with financial analyst and "stocks whisperer", Kiandra to discuss the financial landscape,...
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Ep. 108 | Never Too Much
Hold the line! When did we become grannies with the big panties? This week, we're discussing whether or not the Gen Z girls doing too much to make it big. Chloe and Normani performances, Chloe’s ass out vibes all together compared to her mentor and superstars of the early 2000s (from the...
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Ep 107 | They Reminisce Over You (Ft. Carla Nicole)
The date of 9/11 is often remembered most for the carnage seen as America was attacked in 3 locations, most memorable, the NYC’s World Trade Center. This week we have a special guest, Carla Nicole, joining us to talk about that day. Carla’s father, my Uncle Rudy, was a victim who perished during...
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Ep. 106 | Whats Going On
What’s going on? The words from singer Marvin Gaye that still ring even more true today. This week we had to get back to shit that matters, like giving you our POV on Biden’s decision to extract U.S. troops from Kabul ending the 20-year war in Afghanistan. The states of Louisiana and Mississippi...
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Ep. 105 | Jamaica
LISTENNNN! We've got a lot to say about our trip to Jamaica, particularly our resort. We're sad to say, the customer service wasn't giving what it was supposed to gave! However, we still lived our best lives and did it like it was our bday (Because it actually was Kel's bday!). In R&R we…
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Ep. 104 | Just Breathe
Birthday trip loading! We're vaxxed, waxed, and ready to relax. So leading up to our vacay, we remind ourselves, through the great words of Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, "that it's OK to stop when we need to". We also ask each other when can you have the courage to say no, even when it feels like you...
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Ep. 103 | I Really Mean It
Come sit back sip on this yac as we discuss Kells impromptu kickback for her bday. We had to endure a very disappointing #verzuz. We had to pour out the yac on the ground for the way #Jadakiss murdered Dipset. We also chat about the latest and greatest in the Vax debates. Philanthropy highlight:...
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Ep. 102 | Feel Some Type Of Way
This week we’re feeling a type of way. Maybe it’s in the stars or because we are counting down to vacation. Either way, we are so in our feels. We share our sentiments about ….mom guilt, the covid variant and impeding next shut down, Da Baby’s ignorance and mental health. Philanthropy Highlight…
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Ep. 101 | Baby Baby Baby
We're Baaaaack! And we've got some big news! Ana's gonna be a mama! So we discussed what it feels like to become a first-time mom, triumph after the tragedy of miscarriage, and embracing your body before, during, and after pregnancy. In R & R, we kept the baby vibes going while discussing the…
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CCC REWIND - Ep 91 | The Woo - Woo (Ft Kenice)
While Ana's out on vacay, we're taking a mini break. But that doesn't mean you have to miss out! Let's revisit one of our most relaxing and introspective episodes to date, "The Woo-Woo". --- Get into the Woo Woo! In this episode, we decided to skip the ratchetness and righteousness and get right...
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Ep. 100 | V.S.O.P.
We're lighting the candles, setting the vibes for our very special 100th episode. Shout out to our amazing and loyal listeners! We reflect on our favorite episodes and events of the podcast. R&R: Hide ya kids hide ya wife #BilCosby is out of jail. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims....
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Ep. 99 | Unpretty
In this week’s episode, Ana and Kel dish about the latest hot topics including their unpopular opinion on MBJ’s J’Ouvert scandal. Spoiler alert, they weren’t mad at it. Later, they discuss the latest trends and pressures to fit into cosmetically designed beauty standards; and share why or why not...
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Ep. 98 | Essence
This week's episode is getting into the essence and back story of our fave cognacs because we know with Juneteenth and Father's Day around the corner, ya'll definitely gonna be on that BROWN! We also jumped into our time machine to discuss some of our fave movies and shows to compare how they...
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Ep. 97 | Best Friend
Friends, how many of us have them? Friends; the ones we can depend on. Yasss in honor of National Bestie day we are talking about BEST friends. Ana and Kel reflect on the ups and downs of friendships. We talk about the importance of being a friend before a lover and how to maneuver through the...
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Ep. 96 | Cognac and Conversations
Happy National Cognac Day! Issa celebration as we libate and engage in a cognac conversation. We break down the relationship between African-Americans unofficial favorite spirit and black culture while sharing our first memories with cognac and our favorite brands of the yac. Make sure you stay...
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Ep. 95 | Mo Money Mo Problems
Mo money, Mo problems but we have an opportunity to change this. This week we revisited financial literacy as it pertains to credit cards and student loans. #Netflix series #Moneyexplained teach us about the three types of credit card consumers. Are you a revolver, transaction, or hacker? Trigger...
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Ep. 94 | 21 Questions
Continuing with the lighthearted vibes, the girls ask each other questions and play some of the cards for the upcoming Cognac, Cupcakes, and Conversations Card Game... and it gets a little spicy! In R&R: Joe Budden and Olivia Dope, Thick House, Billy Porter and more.
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Ep. 93 | Hot Girl Summer
Vaxxed, Waxed, and Summer is loadinnnng! #SheReady! Ana and Kel talk about their plans for summer and give tips on how to plan a Covid-Free vacation safely. R&R: ATL GEORGIA, Real Hoe Wives for ya! The Joe Budden Podcast has finally met its demise. And Whew, Chile! Nicki's making a come back...…
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Ep. 92 | Dear Mama
We're on the cusp of another Mother's Day, and fresh off of one too many margaritas, Kel and Ana got REAL REAL about the ever-evolving relationships between mother and child. The good and the bad; but above all else, remind us all to honor thy mother, no matter what. R&R includes the...
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Ep. 91 | The Woo-Woo (Ft. Kenice)
Get into the Woo Woo! In this episode, we decided to skip the ratchetness and righteousness and get right into our conversation with Chakra expert Kenice. Learn about how chakra alignment (or lack thereof) can largely affect your livelihood, but also your sexual experiences. We also learned other...
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Ep. 90 | How High Ft. Reset Wellness
HAPPY BELATED 4/20 YA’LL! Now that the smoke has cleared🌫, we wanted to share our #cannabis convo with our fave cannabis enthusiasts and entrepreneurs Tahmika and CeCe to talk about how their business, @resetwellness_dc, has grown and thrived during the pandemic. They also delved *deeper* 😏into...
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Ep. 89 | Get Away
Sometimes you've got to getaway! Kel beams in from a mini-vacay with our homegirl Teco, Ana shares her latest GYN horror stories (#ThoughtItWas), and the ladies dish on the home masseuse experience. We got ratchet before the R&R even began. In R&R, the girls are talking about their disdain for…
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Self-Care Break
We needed a break, sis.
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Ep. 88 | Ladies First (Ft. Alicia Wallace)
We ended off March with a nice dose of estrogen! To close out Women's History Month, we're featuring Alicia Wallace to talk about Women In Philanthropy. She is the director of Enterprise Initiatives for AARP, leading the charge on their Disrupt Aging to connect with multigenerational audiences....
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Ep 87 | Good Vibrations(Ft. Nay | Adyctive Fitness)
GVO - GOOD VIBES ONLY! I know dats right! *Saweetie voice* This week Ana chats with fitness entrepreneur and all-around ball of sunshine, Nay of Adyctive Fitness, about how doing virtual classes has helped her to be more in tune with her craft, her students, and prioritizing self-care. R&R…
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Ep. 86 | I Got The Keys (Feat. Cult Classiq)
In our first official episode of our "Women In..." series, we chat it up with Media Maven in the making, Cult Classiq. She's a content strategist and comes with a wealth of media work experience from PBS Kids to Netflix and more. Not only did she drop some gems on how to give yourself space to...
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Ep. 85 | La Negra Tiene Tumbao
It's Women's History Month, and we're celebrating all the Black girls with spice and swag! (Las Negras Tiene Tumbao) This episode we're kicking things off highlighting Black women that have made history and made an impact on us personally. In R&R, we're giving all the latest CNN tea. NY Gov.…
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Ep. 84 | Say It Loud (Feat. Astin Nicole)
As we close out Black History Month, we do so in joy, in excellence, in celebration of our ancestors, awe and hope our future generations. We sat down with Black history and culture scholar, our good sis Astin Nicole, to discuss our history, our culture and the importance of the value we bring to...
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Ep. 83 | Best Friend (Feat. The Hitched Bitch)
There's nothing like a fun night in with the girls... especially when' you've got an expert you can tag in to answer some of our deepest questions. We welcomed Kacie, The Hitched Bitch onto our proverbial couch to dish with us on the best way to live your best single life before Bae shows up.…
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Ep. 82 | Who'll Pay Reparations On My Soul? (Ft. Caroline Colesworthy)
Trigger warning ⚠️ Proceed with caution and an open mind. Whew Chile we got deep deep into conversations about the long overdue reparations for the African-American community with self proclaimed ally, Caroline Colesworthy of #FFRN. We learned about the proposed 10 point reparations system,...
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Ep. 81 | Ungodly Hour
One could say, (especially after a week of #silhouettechallenges and #TreySongz) that we have reached peak #UngodlyHour (aka #DemonTime). And its only February 4th! But this week we also wanted to talk about what happens when you need to work to do on yourself but continue to date and relate....
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Ep. 80 | Golden
Not even in that Florida water! :-) Affirming and claiming is a way of life, and most importantly a VIBE that you need. January is coming to a close and we’re making sure that we properly set our affirmations in motion to live our 2021 like it’s golden. R&R covered Salt & Pepa’s love...
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Ep. 79 | Formation
Post inauguration, it's time to get into formation! We're super inspired to change our perspective on how some let downs can become upgrades. On this episode, Kel breaks down how your demotion can actually be setting you up for promotion! In R&R, Ana did a deep dive on the Inauguration fashion,...
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Ep. 78 | Introspection
Happy New Year Friends! If 2020 (and the movie SOUL) did teach us something, it is to embrace the journey of life rather than just the achievements! So we’re back to talk about just that. We’re also celebrating Ana’s birthday and sipping our cognac spiked tea as we dish on all of the latest and...
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Ep. 77 | Til the Next Episode (ft. Nels of DC Now Events)
Hold UP... Waaiiiit! 2020 is winding down and so are we. But before we roll out for our seasonal break, we chatted it up with our homie Nels, Founder of DC Now Events. Nels gave his perspective on the trajectory of events during and post-Rona as well as the staying power of virtual events. He…
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Ep. 76 | Breathe Again
Woo Sahhh! We can all exhale and breathe again. Between Covid and the election, we have all been dangling on the edge of the cliff by our coffin shaped nails. Now that we have a little more hope for the future with President Orange leaving office, let's get to the healing process. We share our...
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Dynamic DMV duo bringing back the art of conversation from a millennial voice and encouraging philanthropy though localized community outreach. We get very personal and discuss everything from relationships, culture,lifestyle and politics. All while sipping cognac and eating bomb cupcakes. ISSA VIBE
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