Culture Over Coffee
by Riv Jackson
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultureovercoffee/subscribeYou've read her words on her blogs, social media posts and tweets, as well as in her debut project, To Me with Love... Take a peek into the brain of the CEO of WAVE Global Group, LLC and visionary and founder of WAVE Global Academy, Inc. in this edgy podcast where she talks all things business, education, wellness, and more as a WOC but inter-culturally, of course, because as she always says, "bridging the gap is what it’s all about."
Episodes
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Choosing Yourself: “Soft Power”
In this episode of Culture Over Coffee with R & R, we explore the quiet strength of soft power—the kind that shows up through boundaries, honesty, and the courage to choose yourself. Over warm cups and real conversation, we unpack how grief reshapes identity, why protecting your peace is not...
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Choosing Yourself: Love Without Losing Yourself
February talks a lot about love, but not enough about self-preservation. This conversation is about protecting your heart while still loving fully. Love isn’t supposed to cost you your peace. In this episode, we talk about how to love deeply without losing yourself in the process.
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Choosing Yourself: Creating Space, Not Pressure - (while grieving)
ALL NEW!!!! As promised, our ladies have kicked out an all new series for the month of love, the month of February. This episode starts sort of where Riva left off, and with Ragya back in the studio you don't want to miss this! Episode One: Creating Space, Not Pressure is everything you have been...
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No More Resolutions: Letting Go of Guilt
In this final episode of the first series of 2026, we finally get an update on Ragya’s time away, and Riva wraps up the series with possibly the heaviest topic yet: guilt and grief. Tune in to hear the end of the beginning of many more heart to hearts like this one to come!
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No More Resolutions: When Rest Isn't Enough
Catch the second part of our 2-part series, "No More Resolutions." Referencing an article on psychology and wellness, Riva shares what she learned on the Rest and Recharge Protocol, and how she and Ragya are applying this practice to their own resolve of retiring resolutions, choosing to focus on...
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No More Resolutions: Retiring Resolutions
Welcome to COC 2026!!! And Happy New Year to you all. It is January and as promised, we have an all new series this month. Let's just call this one, "Relax, Relate, Release." IYKYK, lol. This month you will be hearing our very own original host and founder, Riva. Kicking off this series, we will…
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The Year That Changed Us: LIFE LESSONS of 2025
Join the ladies of Culture Over Coffee ("2.0" as Riva always says - lol) as they discuss the 'Grows and Glows' of 2025. What/Who are you grateful for? What have you overcome? What life lessons will you never forget? Listen as our ladies share all this and more on the final episode of their first...
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The Year That Changed Us - Riva's story
Listeners, family, and friends - and now, new cohost... All of you have been waiting for this episode. Hear it here first! Our visionary, founder, and original host formerly known as Riva Jaye, shares her story. Tune in to witness and experience the journey our founder, Riva "Riv" Norris, has…
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The Year That Changed Us: Ragya’s Story
Part one of a 3 part series: The Year That Changed Us. For the month of December, the ladies of the COC podcast are recapping 2025. All the highs, the lows, and in between is why this series is one you don’t want to miss. Part One kicks off with getting to know Ragya in ways not even Riva was...
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Season 2 Trailer
Hey everyone! Guess what? We’re back! Season 2 of Culture Over Coffee is officially brewing, and we cannot WAIT to share what’s coming.
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E2: Gratitude Over Coffee
In this episode of Culture Over Coffee (season 2), we talk about gratitude, thankfulness, and the small moments that inspire us — all through the lens of Thanksgiving. Join Riva and Ragya as we reflect on what we're thankful for and how gratitude shapes our everyday lives.
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E1: Get to know Riva & Ragya
Welcome to the first episode of Culture Over Coffee season 2! In this introduction, host Riva and co-host Ragya Sorour share the story behind the podcast and the friendship that fuels it. Get to know my co-host Ragya — a teacher, writer, and storyteller — whose humor, heart, and real-life...
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Educator Moms- Part Two
Join us for our special holiday episode! This week our special guest, Nurissa Christie, visits us briefly to discuss entrepreneurship and being a cheer-mom in education administration for Part Two of our series, Educator Moms.
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Educator Moms- Part One
This week we are kicking off an all new series, one that is near and dear to my heart because we discuss all things education, and of course, MOTHERHOOD!!! Our guest educator this week, Dionne Formey, details her own culture of education, her passion for sharing that with her students, and her…
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The Motherhood Hustle: Balancing Career and Family
I have many special guests but today's guests takes the cake. Join me as I discuss marriage, family, and balancing it all with my closest and dearest childhood friend!
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The Motherhood Hustle: Single Working Moms
This week and next, we will have our new 2-part series: The Motherhood Hustle! Mom, manager, publicist, creator, this week's guest does it all and then some, and still looks fly doing it! Check it out!
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Single and Saved: Saved and Dating
Join us for the final discussion in our first ever 2-part series: Single and Saved, with special guest, Monicka Dugger!!! Hear her take on what it's like being single, going on dates, loving God, and having standards.
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Single and Saved: Single Women Preachers
Join us for our first ever mini-series!!! This two-part series features two different women, from two backgrounds, with two different stories. We discuss relationships, religion, forms of abuse, and so much more on: Single and Saved.
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Easter Edition: Peace For All!
A special word of encouragement from COC Founder and Owner, Riva Jaye!!!
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Women in Business and Ministry
Our special guest, Avery "Lady A" Atkinson, joins us for an informative discussion on what it's like being a leading lady in today's society.
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Family and Religious Systems
In our very first episode I have two special guests who share parts of their stories and how it has shaped them. This week, we learn the why behind Culture Over Coffee.
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Welcome to Culture Over Coffee
Meet me, Riv, hear what we're all about, and stay tuned...there will be more for you to judge later.
About this show
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cultureovercoffee/subscribeYou've read her words on her blogs, social media posts and tweets, as well as in her debut project, To Me with Love... Take a peek into the brain of the CEO of WAVE Global Group, LLC and visionary and founder of WAVE Global Academy, Inc. in this edgy podcast where she talks all things business, education, wellness, and more as a WOC but inter-culturally, of course, because as she always says, "bridging the gap is what it’s all about."
Hosted by
Riv Jackson