Damn! This is Hard.

Y’all this episode was recorded in June. Of course at that time we had vacations coming up and…. Well no excuses but this episode didn’t get posted. We promise y’all we will be more consistent going forward. Sorry for our absence but we Baaaaaaaccccccckkkkk!! Periodt 💅🏾💅🏾

SummaryIn this episode of the Damn This Is Hard podcast, hosts Rudy Johnson and Nicole Gibbs reconnect after a long hiatus, discussing their lives, current events, and the complexities of relationships in today's world. They delve into the controversies surrounding Diddy, the impact of wealth and fame on behavior, and the importance of accountability. The conversation also touches on personal growth, family dynamics, and the lessons learned from their experiences. As they navigate through various topics, they emphasize the significance of being present in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

SummaryIn this episode of the Damn This Is Hard podcast, hosts Rudy Johnson and Nicole Gibbs reconnect after a long hiatus, discussing their lives, current events, and the complexities of relationships in today's world. They delve into the controversies surrounding Diddy, the impact of wealth and fame on behavior, and the importance of accountability. The conversation also touches on personal growth, family dynamics, and the lessons learned from their experiences. As they navigate through various topics, they emphasize the significance of being present in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.TakeawaysThe hosts express gratitude for reconnecting after a long break.Life continues despite the chaos happening in the world.Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences and feedback.Dating experiences can be influenced by age and cultural references.Diddy's controversies raise questions about accountability in the industry.Wealth can lead to a sense of untouchability and poor decision-making.Personal growth is essential, especially after life-altering experiences.Family support is crucial during challenging times.Actions have consequences, and accountability is necessary.The importance of being present for loved ones is emphasized.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Life Updates05:01 Dating Adventures and Age Gaps10:35 Justice and Accountability in the Entertainment Industry20:01 The Aftermath of the Diddy Trials25:15 The Impact on Victims and Families30:59 The Role of Wealth in Morality

Let’s get back to it! Welcome back everyone to Damn This is Hard Podcast. Thank you so much for your patience with our delay in posting our episodes. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks. But we as moms are trying to figure this thing called life and responsibility out. Today, we will be discussing our children returning back school and how everyone is adjusting to there new schedules and things!

Good Morning y’all you see us dropping back to back episodes. So remember we were telling y’all about how life has been life-ing. We’re out here being multi-hyphenated, melanated pros. We dove deep in self care, solo trips, just talking about living life.

Y’all we really discuss everything regarding our recent vacation to Ocean City Maryland. Dating and life with children. We pose a question in this episode you for or opposed to dating someone with children?

As Many of you should be aware of now the Supreme Court is lobbying to overturn the historical ruling of Roe v. Wade. Nicole and I discussed what this means as to black woman in the USA. Rudy is a Philly area Doula and definitely get a bit passionate on this episode. But we want to know your opinion on this topic? Let's discuss.

* Please excuse the audio, not exactly sure what happened*. On this episode we really get into racial constructs in America. We discussed the uptick of shootings, Black Chyna in court, And the upcoming voting season

Y’all this is why Rudy should not watch TEDTalks. No, but we really dive deep into so many topics. Please be sure to tune in.

Nicole and I dive deep on this episode. There were so many wins that occurred for the African American community, it is sad that some events overshadowed that. We discussed the slap heard around the globe, and our conversation got a bit heated. But looking at the acronym that we came up with for Oscars, opinions start conversation and release strife or discord.

Y’all in these ever changing times it’s imperative that we have all of our affairs in order. Grief is such a complex time why not make it less of a hassle on your loved ones by planning your wishes out. And I know you might question do I need a will? If you’re over the age of 18 then a whale is a must, regardless of financial aspects.

On this episode we really dive deep into topics that really affects the culture today. On a recent podcast celebrity Steve Harvey and Tank were discussing gender roles within marriages and parenting Nicole and I dive deep into our thoughts and perspectives on this topic

Y’all this is our black history conclusion, and we hit all the hot topics. Whew Chile’ it’s gets crazy this week

Black History Month each February, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout American history. And you’re likely equally familiar with Valentine’s Day, universally acknowledged as the day of love. But have you heard of Black Love Day? Based on five tenets — love toward the Creator, love for self, love for the family, love within the Black community and love for Black people

OK y’all we’re back and better. And it is Black History Month!!!! We’re talking all things black in this episode, from our favorite brands, to this bath and this whole Bath & Bodywork’s topic. • But did you know the origins of black history month? In a 1927 Negro History Week circular, Woodson underscored: “We should emphasize not 'Negro History,' but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice. There should be no indulgence in undue eulogy of the Negro. The case of the Negro is well taken care of when it is shown how he has influenced the development of civilization.”

The pandemic has caused millions of men and women to lose their jobs, but a large subset of the population not returning to the American workforce are women. Y'all we discuss salaries, accommodations, flexibility. The main denominators when considering an offer.

Y’all we back, refreshed. And happy to start this new year and new season off with a bang.

When most people hear the phrase 'love languages', their first thought goes straight to how the languages fit into our romantic relationships. BUT, your love language is also important in understanding how you can love yourself. We get so caught up in considering someone else's love language in order to be a better partner to them, that we don't always use our own love language to practice self-love for ourselves.

We wanted to drop this bonus episode talking about all things fall related. If you’re like us and live in an area with clear and distinct seasonal changes FALL is always a welcomed change

We dive deep into looking at how to truly secure the bag, and one great way is to ensure we have passive income coming in. I mean it’s the dream, right? There are many ways to make that happen, like through contributing to a 401K or a Roth IRA. You can invest in the stock market too. Any good financial planner will tell you to diversify, and one great way to do that is to buy real estate if you can.

“We’ve been taught success means leaving the communities that made us, but this is the only place in the world where I feel free.” -Michael K Williams • We dive deep in this episode, do people ask for help? What are your thoughts on this untimely loss?

Y’all, I don’t know how many of you guys can relate, but with back to school, summer ending, and holidays right on the horizon, it’s hard to catch up with friends, but Nicole and I finally were able to catch up and discuss what’s been going on.

We dive into new goals, changes, and all the things. How are y’all navigating the gray area?

A wise person once said, "Make a habit of trying new things." There are several reasons why this can prove to be so beneficial. Trying new things can increase your confidence levels. Trying new things can make you less fearful. Trying new things can expand your perspective when it comes to how you see the world. Trying new things can encourage you to try other new things. And yes, trying new things can definitely be a great cure for boredom.

We encourage all of y’all to have a simple barbecue this summer. It will change ya life peridot. Rudy had a simple birthday cookout for her mother this past weekend and it was simply amazing

Who else can relate to this sentiment; I always felt like I was reaching for validation. I always felt like I had to prove something to somebody.” Y’all in this episode were talking about career aspirations, societal pressures, and trying to figure it out. Is 30 too late to start over? We drop the tea in this episode

This episode with celebrating one of our host birthdays, as well as discussing anniversaries, and how celebrations change as our family structure is changed.

Y’all this episode was recorded the beginning of April; it was lost in the sauce. Please be mindful that Covid-19 is still serious. Unfortunately COVID-19 has affected my household again in a tragic way

Y’all we deep dive into Motherhood & Mother’s Day. What gifts do we really want? Are we even celebrating this year? How has Motherhood changed us?

Y’all, this episode is lit’; after the viral TickTock sound has been recreated so many times, it got us thinking what some things we have regretted doing are. We are spilling the tea, from bank loans, giving up the yams, and so much more.

Damn! This is hard; sheesh this week or shall we say past few weeks embody our podcast name. During this weeks long episode we touch on grief, women’s history month, getting back into the workforce, traveling in 2021, and so much more.

It's about unity. It's about boldness. It's about ownership and confidence and also about vulnerability and self reflection. It's about a woman deciding how she wants to present herself to the world and not being told or influenced by anyone but her gotdamn self.

Ok y’all we had the honor of chatting with Jazmyn Owner of Abode Above Interiors. Even though the country is opening back up, a lot of us are still choosing to mostly stay at home. Just because you can technically dine in at many restaurants now and return to having a drink at your favorite bars, doesn’t mean that safety precautions should just go out the window. The way some of us are staying safe may just be to still stay home. Why not elevate your estate.

Between Covid, motherhood and just the average day to day we’re excited to have made it to 2021. Y’all we’re in season 2, consistent as ever, and excited to continue on this journey with you.

OK y’all on this episode we have the Modern Belle herself Diedre. she is the founder of the blog The Modern Black Belle! The blog was created to indulge in all of the wonderful + unique qualities each of us possess while still celebrating what makes us women. motherhood, being a wife, parenting, can look very different in these modern times of millennial woman. Diedre is a visionary because she is showcasing the three of us (myself, Deshawnna, and herself) together to show the good, bad, and beautiful. Please bear with me when talking to your best friend it does turn more into a gab session then an interview

With the way this year is going we’re all probably in a daze, but how are y’all feeling about the upcoming holiday season? Are you celebrating? Do you know any black owned businesses? Let us know y’all!

We had the luxury of interviewing a couple of bosses; black entrepreneurship is on the rise and now more then ever people are venturing into business. If you count yourself among them, you know what we mean. You grab opportunity by the horns and don’t let go. You lose yourself in the hustle and flow.

All relationships take work, but long distance relationships take a bit more effort in the way of communication, compromise, and understanding. Statistics show that an estimated 2.9% of US marriages were considered long distance, with 1 in 10 marriages reported to have included a period of long distance within the first 3 years. If you are currently in a long-distance relationship first, bravo, and second, listen to these suggestions to help keep the spark alive, over hundreds of miles!

Mental health issues affect everyone, but people of color — Black, Latinx, Asian and Native American people — have higher rates of some mental health disorders and face greater disparities in getting help. We discuss why now more then ever you put yourself first

Ok y’all so we had to discuss our thoughts after the current presidential debate.

We discuss why is cheating the norm? It seems that cheating is all to common, so we put our two cents in on this topic.

Key reason why adulting is crazy, we discuss home repairs, renovations, and oh so much more.

Chile this is the episode you don’t want to miss, we discuss standards, expectations, being equally yoked, dating as a single mom, LEGACY, and so much more. What do you think the epitome of black love is?

Welp Furloughed has hit home we discuss and recap what’s been going on

Y’all we deep dove into so many topics from vacation plans, Father’s Day, forgiveness, and a whole lotta whole lotta

Y’all so sorry for the delay, @Rudy was planning the services for her uncles memorial. He unfortunately passed away from Covid

Well y’all we’re still in the house, of course where else would we be. But seriously we dive deeper into how we’re adjusting to quarantine and all of that. Mental Health, Self care, and homeschooling.

We’re all staying at home, but we dive deep into our feelings and concerns. Childcare, travel, will life ever be normal again???

Catch up session, our schedules have been all over the pace so it was nice to catch up