Growth Sessions

In this session, Coco and Riya start off by talking about making friends through social media and how online connections can still be meaningful. For the main topic, they dive into the themes and lessons that have been standing out in their lives lately. Riya opens up about what she’s learned about staying steadfast and grounded, while Coco reflects on realizing that discipline and hustle aren’t everything. They close out with hot topics, discussing “King Treatment,” what makes us unique, how to handle external judgment, and playing a quick “No Filler Words” game.

In this episode, Riya and Coco talk all things bare minimum vs. princess treatment, navigating overwhelming times, being unapologetically yourself, and doing the hard things that lead to growth. They also share their thoughts on the importance of genuine connection — getting out there, building real relationships, and staying grounded in an online world.

In this episode, Riya & Coco dive deep into what it really means to love your life — even if you’re still on the journey to get there. We talk about how we can shift our mindset to live more freely, fearlessly, and gratefully by refusing to make excuses and recognizing that things could always be worse. Our hot topics for today touched on Why honoring older generations is key to breaking cycles and building generational wealth& Riya’s  honest thoughts on her current social life

We sat down for a fun and honest Q&A where we got real about personal growth, passion, and family dynamics. From the ways life has changed as we’ve gotten older, to what fuels our purpose, we also touched on some hot topics and shared genuine advice that we will take on as we continue to evolve.

In this Coco and Riya talk about their journey through heaven and hell on earth while showing gratitude for the present moment , they touched bases on thinking logically vs emotionally and conversing on living in their purpose and understanding we are all exactly where we are supposed to be

In this week’s session, Coco and Riya get real about the feelings they’ve been chasing lately. Coco’s craving freedom while balancing responsibilities, and Riya’s on a journey to wholeness, reminding us that worth isn’t something you have to earn.They talk trusting yourself, finding peace in solitude, and whether life really needs to be so calculated. Plus, in Hot Takes — can you have self-love while seeking validation? Does money actually buy freedom? And are some generational curses just the product of captivity?It’s a real, deep, and honest convo between two girls in their 20’s figuring it out one step at a time.

In this episode, we dive into the blurred lines between romantic and platonic love, exploring how intimacy shows up differently. We extended with the advice we’d give to our selves and to you, our listeners

In this episode of Growth Sessions, we dive deep into the power of perspective—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. We talk about what it really means to appreciate hard times, accept the cards we’ve been dealt, and how taking accountability can shift everything. It’s a raw, honest conversation about choosing growth over blame, staying open-minded when it’s hard, and learning to trust the process—even when it hurts.

In this session, we talk about those moments when we second-guess ourselves and how often our first thoughts are the ones we should trust. We talk about that little voice in our head—whether it’s intuition or something deeper—telling us what to do, and how we sometimes ignore it, only to regret it later.Through it all, we reflect on how making mistakes isn’t a bad thing—it’s just part of the process and how easy it can be to look for validation from others. We wrap it up with some thoughts on Black weddings and all the little things we take for granted in our everyday lives. It’s a laid-back conversation about learning to trust ourselves more and stop second-guessing everything.

For our Season 1 finale, we spent time reflecting and catching up. We reminisced on 2023 and looked ahead to what’s next in our lives. We discussed the importance of following your intuition and trusting your spirit as a guide—doing what feels right, even if it doesn’t seem perfectly logical. We also delved into motherhood in today’s society, pondering whether there’s truly a right or wrong way. Topics included breaking generational curses and passing the torch, parenting goals, and setting the tone for your children. We explored life without a manual, navigating our 20s, and the journey of creating your own reality while balancing expectations versus reality. It was the perfect way to close out the season with reflection, insight, and hope for what’s to come.

In today's session, we discussed the importance of social skills and how they impact our mental health. We both shared stories about being introverted in certain environments and finding true comfort. We found that it's essential to be ourselves and lead with good energy, learning that it's okay to take the initiative. For hot topics, we discussed the movie Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, the idea that "good men finish last," living a "cookie-cutter" life, and how the grass isn’t always greener. We also touched on some of the unique struggles faced by Black women.

In this session, we discussed the concept of a "perfect life" and what that looks like to each of us. Coco shared her thoughts on living a life without fear or limitations, while Riya spoke about having genuine connections and following the path God has set for her. We also explored the fear of being seen or taking up space and how fears of embarrassment and rejection can hold us back. For hot topics, we discussed politics, the upcoming election, and the book It Ends With Us.

In this weeks session we talked about the difference between being an empath and being aware of the feelings of others. We felt it was important to sense but not to absorb and carry others emotions. To end off our main topic we talked about the risk of being an empath (being easily forgiving, lack of boundaries, emotional fatigue, losing yourself) For hot topics we discussed walking on eggshells with friends, current HBCU culture, and the TV show "tell me lies"

In this session, we explored the nature of control in life, realizing that the present moment is the only thing we truly have control over. We also discussed how we could be living life more fully, addressing some misconceptions about ourselves. The conversation moved into whether caring about others' perceptions is necessary and debated if their ideas about us are our responsibility. For the hot topics, we delved into the use of sick hours for mental health days and touched on Glorilla’s latest album, including her gospel song.

In this session, we explored how healing is a non-linear journey and how maintaining a opened mind can lead to better handling of certain situations. We also delved into generational differences in approaches to healing, comparing how our generation and the previous one deal with emotional struggles. Additionally, we touched on the idea of emotional poverty, reflecting on how some of the things we desire may be tied to unfulfilled voids.

For this sessions we talked about some of the limiting beliefs we had and how as we get older there are things that we need to unlearn and relearn we talked about things like expectations, putting our selves in boxes, excusing peoples behavior, and toxic mentalities. For hot topics we talked about the health care system, dating young, celebrities being jack of all trades.

We started out catching up and then began a conversation about our priorities and what we feel they should be when it comes to life fulfillment. We discussed whether life should be more logical or emotional, whether we should live more freely or be more disciplined to feel fulfilled. While life needs some sort of structure, we felt that it’s the little things that count. As we age, we seek more simplicity (slow mornings, dependable people, good sleep, peace of mind). We pondered whether things in life come to you or if you have to fight for fulfillment. For hot topics, we discussed the duality in people and the idea that gossiping isn’t true bonding.

In this session, we dive into the concept of assertiveness, and solitude exploring how it shapes our interactions and the role of common sense in daily life. We also unpack the idea of people "matching energy" and how having expectations of others can often lead to disappointment. With that being said it's important to pour that back into yourself and alway stay true to yourself. for hot topic we briefly discuss being demure and the movie "it ends with us"

For this session, we spent some time catching up before diving into topics like "Is Blindness Bliss?", Consumerism, "The American Dream," 9-5 jobs, idols and influences. We explored the struggle of missing when the blinders were on, but ultimately ended the conversation on a positive note. For our hot topics, we discussed "first day of school outfits" and the new generation.

In this session, Coco and Riya take some time to reflect on their year. Have we accomplished our goals, or do we have new ones? We settle in on the realization that we haven't been giving ourselves enough grace and explore what that looks like. We honor the parts of us that are curious about the future while also acknowledging that we don't have to have everything figured out. For hot topics, we discuss personality types and the concept of "outshining the birthday girl."

In this session, we have a special guest joining us for a conversation about evolving and sisterhood. We touched on topics such as spirituality, the importance of authentic friendships and knowing who to call a close friend, and finding your purpose while getting out of your comfort zone. We finished off with hot topics, pondering how to decenter men and discussing things we plan on doing with our children.

For this session, we talked about being fully present in life and how to achieve overall contentment. We discussed the beauty of solitude, distinguishing between wants vs. needs, redirecting your thinking, and being conscious. We concluded with a sense of peace, recognizing that we are in charge of our own destiny. All we can do in the moment is our best and let everything come and go as it may. For hot topics, we delved into the idea of "it's the principle" in relationships and the scenario of a wife not wanting her husband to visit a dying ex.

In this session, Coco and Riya discussed emotions as a whole. After watching Inside Out, we shared our thoughts on the movie, explored what some emotions can look like for us, and learned how to be in tune with our own emotions and growth. We also talked about how difficult it can be to watch others who aren't ready. We finished off with deep questions.

In this session, we talk about marriage and divorce in our community. We discuss our visions for weddings and the beauty in partnership. We also explore the independence of Black women and the role of heads of household in Black families, concluding that many issues start within the home. For hot topics, we delve into loyalty/betrayal, open relationships, and more.

In this session, we talked about boundaries. We started by discussing five ways to know if you have bad boundaries and then delved into boundaries with family, romantic relationships, friends, and even ourselves. We asked ourselves the question: can boundaries be selfish? In the hot topic segment, we debated whether you can measure a woman's self-worth based on the man she chooses, not having problems with cancellations, and more.

We went to social media to ask you all for questions and advice about anything and everything. So in this episode, we have our first Q&A, answering questions about relationships, advice in your 20s, dating age gaps, and what made us start our podcast.

We took a week off, but today we took some time for self-reflection. We discussed the decisions we’ve made, plan to make, and won't make again, touching on topics like college, who we surround ourselves with, and true happiness. The Hot Topic segment gave us the opportunity to speak on some things highlighted on social media. For the deep questions, we shared our views on things that are going on in the world we live in today.

In this session we touched on “higher self “ by discussing the importance of learning ourselves and what that looks like. Your “higher” self can be a leverage to knowing who you truly are and understanding how powerful we are as individuals . we are all spiritual beings that should tune into our higher power, we ended the episode off with hot topics of course expressing our opinions on the interactions we have with one another as well as the controversy of kids before marriage

In this session, we talked about learning how to stay above water in life and how we recharge. We discussed dwelling and learning not to chase things in life. For hot topics, we discussed social media pushing things on us that lack importance and questioning our role models and their credibility.

In this session, we celebrate Mother's Day by bringing our mothers on and discussing the difficulties and joys of being a mother. We touch on topics such as leaving the nest, gentle parenting, being a single parent, co-parenting, and the pressures of motherhood.

In this session, we had London joining us to discuss being a woman, exploring its pros and cons. We delved into topics such as the importance of relationships with our mothers, embracing femininity, and the concept of girl code. We concluded with a discussion on hot topics like colorism and black history.

In today's session, we brainstormed about finding satisfaction in life, exploring what fulfills us, and how we develop these ideologies. We discussed the age-old question: does money buy happiness? For our hot topics, we delved into defining femininity and the concept of a 'soft girl'.

For this session, we have Tremon joining us. We discuss the pros and cons of our generation, and where the music industry is at right now. We finish off with deep questions and dive deep into hot topics, focusing on Black Love and examining both the men's and women's perspectives. We also touch on learning to be open to change and dating in our generation.

Continuing with Guest Month, we had W$ Rocket joining us for this session! The vibes were definitely on point. We had a great discussion touching on individuality, LA culture, and the shared experiences of being creators. For our hot topics, we got into being woke, micro-cheating, and the concept of pretty privilege.

For this session, we were joined by Angie to discuss confidence and carving your own path in life. We touched on the concept of 'faking it till you make it' and the importance of pursuing your dreams even when others may not understand. We ended off with deep questions and got into hot topics such as 'would you rather,' stepping out of character, and our beliefs on fairy-tale love. Angie brings a unique perspective as a tattoo artist, entrepreneur, and first-generation.

On today’s session, we have Kyn a business woman as well as a believer in God. Coco and Riya have the same beliefs and wanted to dive in on different perspectives on how that journey started and how we as women maintain the relationship with God. We share personal testimonies to bring in Easter . A known holiday In the Christian community to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

We all have experienced the challenge of letting go and how mastering this art can lead to new opportunities in life. In today’s session, Coco and Riya discuss the importance of letting go, acknowledging how difficult it can be, and sharing their plans to release things that weigh them down. As March marks the start of our annual spring cleaning, we invite you to join us in decluttering while tuning into our conversation.

In this session Coco & Riya talk about wasted potential and wanting the best for yourself and others around you. Learning how to take chances while figuring out what's worth our energy. We close out the sessions getting into fashion and the age restrictions on dating.

In this session Coco & Riya talk about the importance of self care. It looks different for everyone, we talk about the comparison of taking care of yourself just like you would your plants in order to grow.

In this session we decided to be more on the open minded approach of things while discussing spirituality, past life experiences and being the main character joined with us we have Brooklyn a big reference to the conversation who also seeks personal growth.

In this session Riya & Coco talk about the importance of childhood. We reflect on our childhoods and discuss the things our younger selves could have heard. We end off talking about friendships ending and looking forward to the the same things every year.

In this session Coco & Riya talk all things relationships and Valentine's Day.

On todays episode we talk about the importance of pouring into ourselves , obtaining happiness, and confidence builders all to stay in alignment with our higher selves. For our hot topics segment we discuss whether being young equals time. To finish it off we will discuss a couple history facts for black history month

People pleasing can interfere with your personal growth, having that self awareness is a start to unlearning bad habits that come in between being your true self. On this session we will have a discussion on people pleasing , the hold it could have on you , as well as being a chameleon, and being in tune with your self identity. We want everyone , including ourselves to get something out of this so we can get on a path to living in our truth unapologetically.

We have Amarri joining us for this growth session. What is a real friend? It looks different for everybody. We are discussing all things real friendships and giving without getting the same energy in return. We wrap up by talking about hairstylists in the black community and letting your friends enjoy free perks on your business ventures.

In this session, we will be talking about the effects of social anxiety and how the majority of us have experienced situations where we're affected by it. Social anxiety can come in many different forms, and it's something that doesn't go away in a matter of days. Social anxiety can hold you back from being the best version of yourself. It takes work to block out the anxiousness and fear, and it also takes strong courage to get out of your head and comfort zone to overcome the anxiety.