Episodes
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When Women Cut Their Hair
Hey y’all. Take a journey with me. A hair journey. Cutting my hair is often a spiritual experience I can’t fully put into words. Sadly, my hair cutting reasons also involve damaged hair. So I’m starting over AGAIN. Anywho.. #beeintentional🐝 and #pinksugarkisses💋
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Side Chic Syndrome
Hey y’all!! So this title really speaks for itself. This is not about being messy and spilling tea. I ask some really thought provoking questions to this age old…thing. Anywho… join the Q-Crew so you don’t miss a beat. Don’t forget to #beeintentional and as always #pinksugarkisses
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It’s Time For a Prison Break
Hey y’all!! How many of y’all are sitting in self made bondage??!! I’ll wait… it’s time to break free!! You have the keys and the power. Now use them. Anywho… join the Q-Crew so you don’t miss a beat. Don’t forget to #BeeIntentional and as always #PinkSugarKisses
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“CTRL, ALT, DEL”
Hey y’all! So… I know we all have encountered people that we need to take a step back from and reevaluate our whole relationship with them. No matter what kind of ship it is (friend, business, intimate, romantic), you are bound to hit some rough patches. Anywho… #beeintentional and #pinksugarkisses
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“Fat, Lonely, Desperate…NOT!”
Hey y’all! The topic is self explanatory. Plus size, fat, overweight, etc., etc. people don’t need some sympathy or consolation prize when it comes to love and affection. We know who we are and what we’re worth. So if your intentions are malicious, move on and around. Anywho… #beeintentional &...
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“Crank Up Your Volume”
Hey y’all. Has anyone ever made you feel like you are too loud, too extra, just overall too much! Forget them. Tell them, they’re too basic. Drop the mic and walk away. Anywho…#beeintentional & #pinksugarkisses
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Introduction to Season 5
Hey y’all!! A new season brings a new theme and new content!! The No Disclaimers, No Apologies Tour starts in February!!! Stay tuned! #beeintentional and #pinksugarkisses
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“Don’t Try to Handle Me”
This is for women who have EVER been “handled” by a man. Men often feel as we are insignificant and incapable of forming an intelligent thought. Anywho… don’t forget to #beeintentional & #pinksugarkisses
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“New Year, New Sunrise, New Opportunities”
Hey y’all! Here’s my official/unofficial new year greeting & message. As I was talking, I was reflecting on the whole concept of a new year. Last year was only a few days away. Many lives have been lost and altered. So I implore you to focus on each new sunrise and each new opportunity that…
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“He Ain’t Leaving, Sis”
Hey y’all!! I know the title of this message seems shady and harsh. I promise it’s not meant that way. This is based on a personal life experience. Men will say all of the right things to get what they want, but we are the ones left holding the emotional bag in the end. Anywho… join the Q-Crew so...
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"Shift Happens"
Hey Y'all! Have you ever been going smoothly through life then BAM! Life takes a turn and you take a tumble. That’s what happens when Shift Happens. We often think things are falling apart when they are actually falling into place. Anywho… join the Q-Crew so you don’t miss a beat. Don’t forget to...
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“Jolly, Merry, Ho, Ho NAW”
Hey y’all! So everyone around the world is dealing with something unique to them. Not everyone is in the happy, happy, joy, joy holiday spirit. Holiday and Winter blues are a real thing. Show some extra love and kindness to everyone you encounter. Offer up the same grace you want on return....
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“Chasing That First High”
Hey y’all!! How many times have you had such a great experience with one person, place, or thing that you found yourself seeking that same feeling with the next? Unfortunately life doesn’t work that way. Get into this episode to hear my thoughts on the matter. Anywho…while you’re here, join the...
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“Black All the Time”
Hey y’all! I briefly detail how black people have to be hyper aware at all times, because we are black at all times. It doesn’t matter what other roles we play in society, we are black first & foremost. There are people who are quick to remind us that we are black in a space that barely tolerates...
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“Take a Pause: Read the Room”
Hey y’all. How many times has someone just bust into a space you and someone else occupied and started interjecting themselves without knowing what was already going on? How many times have you been giving a presentation and felt like you were losing the crowd? This is where the phrase “read the...
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"Invest in Yourself"
Hey y'all! This discussion is about doing the work necessary on your personal and professional development. No one should go through life being the exact same from month to month and year to year. I found a great website that offered a multitude of tips and suggestions for your personal and...
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“Heal Yourself First”
Hey y’all!! This topic was inspired by conversations with people from different age ranges and genders, including myself. Before we jump into anything new, we need to deal with things that could be a trigger or hinderance. Deal with anything that can keep us from being happy and whole. It takes...
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Summer Series: “Victim or Villain?”
Hey y’all!! How often do we label someone based on how they present themselves to be? Do we ever stop and think that there is a deep unhealed root that is the cause of their attitude and behavior? Before we dismiss one person and praise another, get to know their story, get to know them. The...
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Summer Series: Who is This Man?!
Hey y’all. Summer is almost here and you know what that means…crushes and summer love! Yes Q has a crush… sorta. Here’s a poem I wrote expressing how I have gotten caught off guard by this man I met. ☺️☺️☺️ “Alexa play Summer Lovin’ from Grease”🥰. Anywho…join the Q-Crew so you don’t miss a beat....
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"You Matter"
Hey Y'all! This episode has been a long time coming and is long overdue. We all face trials in life that make us simply want to throw in the towel and quit. But we can't. Someone, somewhere is watching and depending on you to finish the race. Someone is encouraged, inspired, and empowered by your...
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"Accept the Me That Shows Up"
Hey Y'all! This title was inspired by a conversation between one of my sisters and I. Too many times, people express their unrequested opinions about how you look, act, and just exist. Guess what... nobody asked. You are going to be the ME that shows up. If you cannot accept it, then that’s a you...
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What I Learned About Me in a Year
Hey y'all! Season 3 is here and I am ready to bring you more Real & Relevant content. For my season opener, I wanted to share a few thoughts on what I learned about me in a year. I officially launched The Q Spot Podcast on February 1, 2020. So many things have happened. All of it wasn't totally...
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"Finding Your Voice: Speaking Your Truth" with Teque'lia Lewis
Hey Y'all! I can't begin to tell you how amazing this conversation was. My special guest Teque'lia Lewis shares her story as to how she found her black voice and chose to no longe remain silent in the face of social injustice. After losing a dear friend, whom we all have come to know by way of…
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"How Finances Can Affect Your Relationship" with Ahmad Perry, Sr.
Hey y'all! How many of you are in a relationship of any kind and find yourself arguing over money? Arguing about who makes what, how and where it is spent, and even down to how money is saved? If you answered yes or even slightly nodded your head, then this message is for you! Ahmad breaks down...
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Casual Conversations: I Forgive Myself
Hey Y'all! I felt it was time for me to bare just a bit more of myself in order to move forward in life. If I want to be happy, healthy, and whole, I need to face some uncomfortable truths about myself. Hopefully, my openness will help you on your journey to living a life free from the bondage…
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Breast Cancer Awareness with Sandra L. Combs
Hey Y'all! My second guest of the Awareness Matters series is Ms. Sandra L. Combs. She is a 12 year survivor that has her own unique journey. Please dive in as she candidly shares the highs and lows of being diagnosed with breast cancer and enduring chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Sadly, I...
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"What's Your Self Talk?" with Jahbari McLennan
Hey Y'all! I had the distinct pleasure of talking with Jahbari McLennan to discuss his manta, "What's Your Self Talk?". Jahbari shares how he was introduced to the idea of positive self talk by way of a quote by Zig Ziglar. Not to dismiss the difficult space and time we are in dealing with the...
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"Caring for Your Crown" with Shera Smith
Hey y'all! I had the pleasure of speaking with Shera Smith, Certified Trichologist and Natural Hair Specialist to discuss the topic of caring for your crown; your hair and scalp. Many women and men face issues with their hair and scalp that can be treated successfully if caught early. Sadly, the...
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Between The Lines: Hello Fear
Hey Y'all! I have been dealing with some things lately that has made me step up and take a more active effort to obtain the life I desire. I have discussed before that I am in therapy. In the past few weeks, I have had to face some issues I thought I had suppressed or had a handle on. So, here I…
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"Focus On Forgiveness" with Milan Carter
Hey Y'all! This week's interview is very candid and therapeutic. My special guest Milan Carter opens up and shares very intimate details about what inspired his program "Focus on Forgiveness". It is my hope that as you listen to the interview, you feel empowered to do the necessary work in your...
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"Being a Gentleman from Head to Heart" with Ian Buchanan
Hey y’all!! I had the pleasure of chatting with Ian Buchanan to discuss the topic, “Being a Gentleman from Head to Heart” along with his Dress For Life program and upcoming Gentleman’s Academy!! Being a gentleman has more to do with who you are than what you wear. However, women really appreciate…
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Between The Lines: "We the People"
Hey y'all! On this episode of Between The Lines, I discuss how this topic was inspired by reading the Preamble to the Constitution. I don't go into deep detail about all of the frustrations black people in America are facing in 2020. I do know that we cannot protest, riot, and loot forever. I…
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"Uncomfortable Conversations" with Jason Brooks
Hey Y'all! I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Brooks of Take 1 Performance to scratch the surface of the topic, "Uncomfortable Conversations". Jason outlines some steps individuals and groups can take to start the process of listening and being heard. We all have to come to the table with…
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Casual Conversations: Decluttering
Hey y'all!! Welcome to Season 2! Before I got here, I had to take a pause and do some work of my own. The summer brought down some heavy emotions I had to deal with or else I would have drowned. It was only fitting that the first episode out of the gate was about clearing your emotional…
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"Pretty With a Purpose" with Carla Farris-Lee
Hey Y'all! I had the pleasure of interviewing Carla Farris-Lee and discuss her new business Cee Elegance. Carla is offering more than just hair, make-up, and fashion consultation. She is offering a ministry experience. the women who attend each session get to fellowship, network, and leave with a...
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“Making More Than Music” with Paul Gilbert
Hey y'all! Music artists are more than just that. Meet Paul Gilbert. He is a gospel rap artist that is also producing music for up and coming artists. Paul shares his one for music and how he got his start. He discusses briefly how God turned his life around and now he wants to extend that…
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"A Cut Above the Rest" with Amari James
Hey y'all! I had the pleasure of interviewing a young man who just finished his undergraduate education all while being a member of the Arkansas State University track team and starting a barbering business. Amari James is only 22 years old and has obtained wisdom beyond his years. When asked to...
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"Do Black Lives Matter Across the Board?" with Sandy Gillespie
Hey y'all! Sandy Gillespie, founder of "Healing in the Hood", joins me for a discussion about black lives and do they really matter. This conversation was not about the BLM organization in any shape or form. This discussion focused on what can possibly be done to heal and reform the mindset of...
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"The Basics of Starting a Business" with Charleston Girley, MBA
Hey y'all! Have you thought about starting a business and just didn't know where to get started? This is the conversation for you. Charleston shares his expertise and insight into the basics of starting a business. Please note that you will need a few key players on your team to start and…
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"Men Too" with Damon Thomas
Founder of The Men of Courage Show, Damon Thomas joins me for an in-depth discussion about the many issues men face such as sexual and domestic abuse as well as addictions that can be a result of the abuse. Damon discusses the work his organization is doing to help men navigate their feelings and...
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Between The Lines: Who They Are vs. Who I Am
Hey y’all!! Here is another unedited and unscripted with my commentary on people who are rude and rowdy. Just because they act a certain way, I don’t have to engage and go back and forth with them. I don’t have the energy or the crayons. Sometimes you have to just let people look stupid by...
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Between The Lines: When Friendships Fail
Hey y’all! This episode is one that I have been wanting to do for a while. I don’t know who is going to listen to this and I really hope no one gets deep in their feelings because these are my thoughts and feelings. For too long, I hold in what I feel and never really say anything about anything....
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BONUS: Poetry Corner
Hey y’all! This Poetry Corner comes to you with two poems from two very different perspectives. “You Don’t Love Me” reflects on past interactions while “Undress For Me” is a kind of spiritual love letter. I hope you enjoy. Don’t forget to join the Q-Crew so you don’t miss a beat. And as always...
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BONUS: I See You Black Fathers
Hey y’all! I wanted to share a piece I wrote in my women’s writing circle. Even though Father’s Day is over, fathers deserve to be honored anytime of the year. The prompt was “I see you black fathers. You ______ even though _____”. I hope you all enjoy. Don’t forget to join the Q-Crew so you…
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Between The Lines: Setting Your Kids Up for Success
Hey y’all!! This episode was inspired by watching my son’s natural gifts unfold, stumbling across several social media posts, and having conversations with friends. It’s never too early to cultivate the gifts our kids have. In turn, they can secure ownership of their creations and generate wealth...
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Casual Conversations: Colored Power
Hey y’all!! Okay so I know the title makes you tilt your head and say WHA!! Just listen and you will get where I am coming from. We are seeing and hearing at any given time, counter replies anytime someone says “Black Lives Matter” or anything black related. I hope you enjoy and I would love your...
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Casual Conversations: July Challenge
Hey y’all!! July is HERE!! I hope it is better than June!!! So I came up with another challenge for myself and this one just might push me to my limit. But I need to be pushed. I am going to record and upload an episode a day. Can you say....CHALLENGE FOR REAL!! I have a few interviews lined up.…
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Casual Conversations: All About That Booch (Kombucha)
Hey y’all!! Since I have been on this kombucha journey, several people have asked me what it was and how to make it. I am not an expert, but I have learned what works for me. In this episode I break down the basic steps of fermentation, flavoring, tools, and health benefits. For more detailed...
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Casual Conversations: June #BeeIntentional Challenge Wrap-Up
Hey y’all!! So June is gone and July has creeped on in!! In this episode I talk about my June #BeeIntentional🐝 #NoMeatChallenge. I actually enjoyed exploring all of the no meat meals I could come up with. I also learned a few things about myself. Take a listen. I hope you enjoy. Don’t forget to...
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Between The Lines: Race Relations, Etc.
Hey y’all! I have been in a space where I either didn’t know what to record or simply didn’t feel like it. I have allowed myself to become overwhelmed with the influx of information about what is happening around the world. This episode focuses more on race related conversations and interactions....