Episodes
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Dance, Sing & Live Each Day
#Lost Files — It’s been said that to properly care for others you must first care for yourself. What have you done to show yourself some love recently? Paint? Cook? Dance around in front of the mirror? Also, we love singing India.Arie’s “I Am Not My Hair” — Will Jessenia be following the lead of...
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Reasons, Seasons & Blessings
#LostFiles — In this throwback episode, we’re reminded that everything happens for a reason or a season; even if that season means a freezing February in Texas with a record-breaking low of minus 2 degrees. Nevertheless, you never know what blessings may appear in the midst of the storm.
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Life, Legacy & Listening Within
You know we always end up getting deep, and today’s episode is no exception. We’re tackling some important questions — What are you doing with your time? What is the legacy you will leave behind? And what the heck makes a cliché so cliché?
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Saying No & Questioning Why
Often it seems saying no is the hardest thing to do. We wonder why and ask ourselves some other questions too. Should you say yes to less or stress to do it all? And what happens when your ego gets in the way? Let’s discuss!
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New Year? Cautious & Optimistic
It’s a new year but it feels more like 2020.5 than 2021... We’re picking up the mother-daughter convos right where we left off while remaining cautious, optimistic and slightly petty.
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Same ish — Different Day
We all have those days when we’re just not feeling it! And when you’re not feeling it, the smallest thing can send you over the edge. This episode, we admit, we get close the edge, but are reminded to remain grateful even among the crazy haze.
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Create Space, Swipe Right & Vote
These days it feels like we’re in the Twilight Zone with the days becoming weeks in the blink of an eye. We are fighting the Covid-19 blues by scheduling time for what’s most important— especially if that includes drinking wine and creating unconventional ways to get people to the polls!
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Question Everything, Research & Vote
Heard it through the grapevine? Doesn’t mean it’s true! From religion, to gossip, to politics — This episode we discuss the importance of investigating things for yourself.
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Benches & Garden Hoes (PG-13+)
In this episode, we’re on the move! During a drive to the airport, we discuss the challenge of dating during quarantine. Shockingly, it seems as if Jessenia has gotten really into sports, gardening, and she may even go to medical school! Metaphorically speaking...
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Quarantine & Kitchen Convos
After 4 months of self-quarantining, we’re getting back to a new reality and adjusting to a new routine. Which also means new podcast episodes. A lot has happened so we’re here to update you. Just a mother and a daughter in a kitchen. Not perfect, but as real as it gets.
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Lost Files: Dec. 26, 2019
Let’s rewind to life pre-Covid —December 2019. It’s our annual day-after-Christmas bargain hunt. We talk Black Santa, Tesla and the reason for the season. Plus, listen to the end for a reminder about the power of words and how we unknowingly speak things into existence.
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Lost Files: October 2019
Welcome back to LMLD. Long time no hear! We’re back (sort of) and we’ve got something for you from the lost files — like 9 months ago, lost files. Check out our “reunion” in Atlanta where we catch up, drive through, and someone gets ready for a very special mystery event.
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Application Dates & Dating Applications
College application season is underway with deadlines coming quickly. Oh the life-changing pressure! But can it be any worse than meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time? When they talk about it on a podcast? Maybe so.
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The Bold & The Beautiful
Why ask for permission when you can ask for forgiveness? In this episode we talk about choices we’ve made; some bold, others beautiful. Plus Jessenia reveals a surprise that no one saw coming... or did we?
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OPP, Piggy Blues & Fake News
They say you are what you eat... but who is “they” anyway? Is anybody fact checking? Plus Kim tries to convince Jessenia being down with “OPP” is the way to living your best stress-free life.
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Adulting 101
Learning to master this thing called adulting: Balancing budgets, lifestyle changes, missing friends and family —Passing “Adulting 101” is not always that easy.
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Like Mother Like Daughter Squared
This special season 1 finale episode was once lost, but now it’s been found! Whether education, life and career choices or men— Listen to 3 generations of women talk about ways their lives and experiences are alike and the oh so many ways they are not.
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Scandal & It’s Handled
Scandals are happening left and right these days. Some people probably wish they had Olivia Pope on speed dial. But even in a world of allegations and college scams, we’re keeping our eye on the ball and making sure our goals stay handled.
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In The Pocket & Out Of Pocket
In episode 14, we recap an adventurous weekend together in Atlanta — jam packed with lots of memorable moments! The question is, were they in the pocket, or totally out of pocket? You decide!
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What Men Want & A Couple of Lies
The running theme of episode 13 is What Men Want. We're talking about the new movie starring Taraji P. Henson -- plus you'll have to decide whether you're #TeamMother or #TeamDaughter when it comes to taking the man's last name in marriage and who tells the best lies! Follow us on social media:...
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Run for the Super Bowl & the White House
Two Spelman sisters and a tea-spilling mom talk about Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta plus Senator Kamala Harris setting her sites on the White House. Could be surprising which one they seem more concerned about.
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Our Girls & R. Kelly
*Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse.* Two moms & their daughters discuss reactions to the Lifetime docuseries, Surviving R. Kelly. Plus the mental health expert of the bunch talks breaking the silence and the shame when you or someone you love needs help.
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Deals, Drive-Thru Meals & Packing Heels
Our December 26th shopping tradition takes an unexpected turn and you won't believe what happened in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru! Plus packing for a girls trip to Houston in search of... Beyoncé of course.
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Balancing & Becoming
Getting perhaps a little too personal discussing some of the lessons learned while balancing life as black women. In the words of our forever FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, that “lean in” sh*t doesn’t always work...
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You Win Some & You Lose Some
From Halloween fails to social media wins, election night heartache & the hair fallout from not having enough bobby pins...
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HBCU Love & Lyft Lessons
Fall break 2018 takes us on a family trip to DC: Touring the NAAMHC, Howard University & lessons learned after a run-in with a lady Lyft driver.
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Prepping Meals & Piercing Squeals
Back in college: To dine in the caf or to ditch the caf? Plus the bigger question, “You pierced what, where and how?”
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On The Run Tour of History & Culture
Just like Beyoncé, we’re on the run. With one in DC & the other in Dallas we chat about touring the @NMAAHC and our love for HBCUs.
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Let’s Just Agree to Disagree
When the discussion turns into a debate: Whitney, Joe Jackson & Beyonce - Oh My!
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Hairdos & Fashion Don’ts
Sometimes you need a pull-up pal to tell you, “Just don’t do it!”
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Tony Awards & 6 Degrees
In the Big Apple for the 2018 Tony awards and realizing the world is smaller than we think.
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Life After Death & Jalepeño Chips
Life After Death & Jalepeño Chips