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Talking TATalking TAWorkplace Flexibility: What CEOs Get Wrong—Brian Elliott ExplainsIn this episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Brian Elliott, CEO of Work Forward and a leading expert on the future of work, to uncover the real forces driving return-to-office (RTO) mandates. Brian, a former executive at Google and Slack, breaks down why some companies insist on bringing employees back—and why it’s often not about productivity. He explores how commercial real estate concerns, cost-cutting strategies, and outdated management styles contribute to the push for in-office work.Denise and Brian also dive into the economic impact of workplace flexibility, revealing how companies like Atlassian, Allstate, and...2025-03-131h 01Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEP168: New Year, New Visions, New DirectionsJoin us for our last weekly podcast episode as we close this chapter and look toward a fresh start. We reflect on the past year’s highlights, the growth of our community, and the memorable conversations we’ve shared. Learn about our exciting new collaborations, projects, and creative vision—all designed to bring you even richer content in the future. This isn’t the end; it’s simply a pause before our next adventure begins. Thank you for coming along on this journey—we can’t wait to reconnect soon with brand-new perspectives and stories! Thank you everyone for all...2025-01-0820 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp167: Reasons you should reset your relationship in the New Year!In this TNCT classic episode of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, we jump right into the significance of resetting your relationship in the new year, understanding that growth and connection are essential for a thriving partnership. We are exploring the transformative power of reflection, communication, and intentional actions that can revive and strengthen your relationship. As a reminder for this new year, remember that your relationship is important and deserves the same care and attention as other areas of your life. By taking the time to reset your relationship, reflect on the past, and set intentions for...2025-01-0133 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp166: Being Open to Love: Expanding and EmbracingIn this episode, we explore the power of being open to love beyond your usual expectations—whether that’s within your race or outside of it. We discuss embracing genuine connections with those who treat you with kindness, respect, and empathy. Tune in for insights on overcoming societal pressures, recognizing your own biases, and ultimately following your heart to find authentic love. Merry Christmas, everyone! Keep hanging with us - we got you, as we continue to tackle courageous conversations and dynamic dialogue. Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your po...2024-12-2516 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp165: TNCT Classic - The Energies we bring!Energy, Energy, Energy! This episode is all about, The Energies We Bring to the various environments we step into on a daily basis.  Especially, as we are approaching the holidays, with family, friends, and more coming into your space to celebrate, fellowship, and break bread…..some may bring a very different energy that may not be positive or full of joy! We have to continually be mindful of the energy we bring around others. The energy you give determines your interaction with the people in that environment, but more importantly, it speaks volumes about who you are. In...2024-12-1840 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp164: TNCT Classic - What are the 5 stages of Love?In this classic episode of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, we look deeper into love. We understand that it is simply a brain chemical reaction per science - but is it really?!  There are several stages to love and we discuss 5 of them here in this episode. We think these 5 include many mini stages but these 5 are the key components. But remember how you interpret each stage of love may be completely different from how another person may view it.  Various stages of love, such as falling head over heels, passionate and fierce love, or a long term relationship, re...2024-12-1135 minTalking TATalking TAFrom Gladiator to Beacon: Brian Fink’s Success Formula for Talent AcquisitionIn this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin welcomes Brian Fink, a renowned talent acquisition expert and author of "Talk Tech to Me." Brian delves into his 18-year career in recruiting, from his early days in agency recruitment to his current role at McAfee, where he specializes in technical talent acquisition amidst the growing challenges of AI. He shares his passion for mentoring and offers insights into his unique approach to LinkedIn, likening it to a Colosseum where authenticity and storytelling triumph over mere job listings. The episode also explores Brian's innovative use of ...2024-08-151h 00Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp139: TNCT Classic - Our first interview, hosted by Ellceey & Erron: Stay safe, stay positive & always be true to yourselfHey friends, it’s a podcast throwback!!!  In this episode, we are the guests on an amazing podcast, The Interracial Perspective: Maturity Not Included Podcast, with Ellceey and Erron.  These beautiful podcast hosts invited us to be their special guests, which made this our very first podcast interview opportunity.  They made us feel right at home and very comfortable, as we chopped it up about life, marriage, military, society, and culture. This was one of our very first opportunities to see the inside happenings of how podcasting happens in the background.  Brian and I learned so much on thi...2024-06-191h 14Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp125: Finding Trust & Grace in your relationship, hosted by Jasmine GaryFinding trust in your partner and practicing grace daily within your relationship grows over time, however it must be cultivated. We are guests on  Jasmine Gary’s platform, Podcasting is the New Kink sharing insightful perspectives on nurturing trust through open communication, vulnerability, and mutual respect, and creating a safe and supportive space for both partners to thrive. We explore the transformative power of offering grace in moments of conflict or challenges and forgiveness while strengthening the bond between partners. Tune in for valuable tips on building a foundation of trust and grace in your relationship, fostering deeper connection and...2024-03-131h 20Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp124: What are the 5 stages of love?In this episode of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, we look deeper into love. We understand that it is simply a brain chemical reaction per science - but is it really?!  There are several stages to love and we discuss 5 of them here in this episode. We think these 5 include many mini stages but these 5 are the key components. But remember how you interpret each stage of love may be completely different from how another person may view it. . Various stages of love, such as falling head over heels, passionate and fierce love, or a long term relationship, reflect t...2024-03-0634 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp123: Commit, Quit, or Don't Start -- the Relationship!In this episode of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, we dive into the intriguing question of whether to commit, quit, or just not start a relationship. Join our charismatic and dope editor and guest, Brigz Crawford, as he shares his unique insights and perspectives on navigating today's complexities of romantic connections. Let’s get into it! Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage with us!  Keep hanging with us - we got you...2024-02-2844 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp121: Can you commit forever? Can you?Happy Valentine Day everyone!! Giving each other time and committing to each other under the premise of "forever" are vital elements in building a strong and healthy relationship. It means being patient with each other, understanding each other's individuality, and giving each other space to grow and evolve. Ultimately, committing to each other "forever" means choosing to place your partner's needs above your own, building a foundation of trust, and creating a bond that can withstand the test of time. So with that being said, can you commit forever? Really - can you? Let’s get into it! Thank you al...2024-02-1430 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp120: Valentine Day ideas w/Food Blogger & Influencer, Simone PhillipsIn this episode, we chat with the phenomenal Simone Phillips, a Baltimore food blogger and founder of Charm City Table. Simone shared with us her love for Baltimore and the black-owned restaurants that make the city such a unique and exciting food destination. Simone shares her journey as a blogger and the inspiration behind her writing, which includes her passion for food and her desire to promote local businesses in her community. From African and Caribbean cuisine to coffee, soul food and seafood, Simone highlights some of her favorite restaurants in Baltimore, while giving her perspective on what makes...2024-02-071h 07Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp119: Is this your 1st year of Marriage? Here are a few tips!In this informative episode, we share invaluable tips and advice for newlyweds as they embark on this exciting chapter of their lives. We draw from our own extensive experience in our marriage to offer practical guidance on building a strong foundation while navigating the ups and downs of married life. We come to the podcast table to shed light on common challenges faced by newlyweds and share some of our own strategies to overcome them. Whether you're a newlywed yourself or looking to offer advice to someone who is, this episode provides insightful guidance that can help...2024-01-3129 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp118: 7 Questions to ask Yourself as you enter into the New YearThe new year is here and as always this is a great time to start reflecting and evaluating your past wins, failures, and learnings.. What better way to start than to ask yourself a few strategic questions. When you ask yourself questions, you prompt yourself to think and focus your attention on past events and setting more of  your priorities. When you evaluate and direct questions to yourself it sparks your brain to work toward giving yourself answers. Ask yourself these 7 meaningful questions and strive to  change your focus and your life each year for the better. Let’s get...2024-01-2416 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp117: 5 Relationship questions to ask your partner in the New YearBe strategic with your relationships in this New Year.  Examine and evaluate your year and your relationship. Ask each other these 5 important questions, and then pick one or two things you truly want to work on. Craft your New Year intentions and Relationship purpose  around your couple aspirations and design each step to better your relationship.  What are those 5 questions? Glad you asked - let’s get into it!. Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like...2024-01-1735 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp116: How to create a vision board as a coupleHey Hey Hey! It’s vision board time but where do you start and how?! In this episode, we explore the process of creating a vision board, providing a few practical tips and guidance on how to get started. From selecting meaningful images and words to representing your goals and aspirations, to arranging them on a tangible board, and striving to not make it a stressful experiment. Let’s dive into the art of vision board manifestation and visualization. Jump start your relationship reset and get into this episode and get started with your vision board today. We got this...2024-01-1037 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp115: Reasons you should reset your relationship in the New Year!In this episode of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, we jump right into the significance of resetting your relationship in the new year, understanding that growth and connection are essential for a thriving partnership. We are exploring the transformative power of reflection, communication, and intentional actions that can revive and strengthen your relationship. As you embark on a new year, remember that your relationship is important and deserves the same care and attention as other areas of your life. By taking the time to reset your relationship, reflect on the past, and set intentions for the future...2024-01-0333 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp114: Holiday Classic: Hells or BellsThank you for hanging with us! It’s Christmas! Ya'll know it could go either way! Let's get into it! It’s the Holiday Classic, “Holiday Bells or Holiday Hells” and we are digging into our different family traditions, the fun of spending time with family, as well as the stress of seeing some of those same family members.  Hey, is Santa real?!! smh Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage...2023-12-2746 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp: 113: Our Happy Hour chat w/Author & Coffee Cocktail Barista Cyrenthia McLennanWe had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Author and Coffee Cocktail Barista, Cyrenthia McLennan! Cyrenthia combines her passion for writing and music with the art of coffee and cocktails, creating a captivating fusion of flavors and stories. During our conversation, Cyrenthia shared her journey into the realm of coffee, cocktails, music and more, starting with her fascination with both coffee and the art of mixology. From experimenting with different coffee bean origins to mastering the art of mixology techniques, she has developed a unique approach to crafting cocktails that balances the richness of coffee with complementary...2023-12-201h 10Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp112: How do you know if your Relationship is Mature or Immature?Hey Hey! Dive into this episode with us as we chop it up around the differences between a mature relationship that is built on mutual respect, trust, and support versus an immature relationship that is characterized by insecurity, jealousy, competition and a lack of empathy. Let’s get into this chat as we learn how to recognize the signs of a mature relationship, and the steps you can take to develop a more fulfilling and healthy partnership. Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @Di...2023-12-1334 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp111: How do you argue in your relationship?!Ya’ll in this episode we explore the art of arguing in a relationship and why it's important to do it respectfully. Oh my!! We are discussing the common mistakes couples make when arguing and the negative impact these can have on the relationship. We are offering practical tips and strategies and emphasizing the importance of empathy, active listening, and effective communication during arguments. Ya’ll get it into how to argue in a way that strengthens your relationship rather than tearing it down. Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get yo...2023-12-0631 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp110: Overthinking & the impact it has on our well-being w/Author Celine KheirIn this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with well-known author, spiritual, and life coach, Celine Kheir. Celine  has spent extensive time studying the complexities of the human mind and understanding the various techniques that can be used to soothe a restless, over-thinking and cluttered mind. Celine shares practical tips and strategies that you can use in your daily life to calm your mind and channel your energy towards productivity and fulfillment. Celine’s journey has not been easy, like so many of us. But she is determined to help others break the cycle of overthinking, procrastination and anx...2023-11-291h 10Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp109: How do you support your spouse thru a traumatic job loss?!This is such a divulging episode! We tackle the crucial topic of supporting your spouse through a traumatic job loss. Join us as we explore the emotional impact of unemployment on individuals and relationships, and discuss strategies for providing the necessary support during these challenging times. We really try to shine a light on the personal and practical effects of job loss on an individual's well-being and their self-esteem. We dive into the complexities of the situation and explore how it can truly strain a relationship if not approached and handled with care and understanding. Listen to...2023-11-2232 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp108: Why we don't say the "D" word!Welcome to another episode of our personal experience told through the Truth & Coffee Time podcast! Today, we dive deep into the importance of maintaining a more respectful approach during arguments within a relationship, particularly the detrimental effects of threatening your partner with divorce. We discuss the power dynamics at play when one partner threatens divorce during an argument. We explore how it can lead to a sense of fear, insecurity, and an unhealthy balance of power, rather than fostering open and honest communication. We share our experience and explore the reasons why couples should avoid using this tactic and...2023-11-1541 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp107: Tips on what it takes to be an Entrepreneur w/Damon CunninghamJoin us for an enlightening and insightful conversation with our friend and Business Coach, from Two Mics Up, Damon Cunningham, as we explore these four fundamental aspects of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Get ready to unlock your potential, overcome challenges, and reach new heights in your entrepreneurial endeavors. In this great episode, Damon walks us through his experience of  how cultivating a positive environment, leading by example, and sharing your knowledge and experiences can empower others and create a ripple effect of success in your entrepreneur journey! Let’s get into this fabulous episode! Thank you all and don’t forge...2023-11-0800 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp106: Tips on how to handle stress in your relationshipIn this podcast episode, we explore effective strategies for handling stress in relationships. Stress can often take a toll on our interactions with loved ones, but there are ways to navigate through it and maintain a healthier connection. Let’s get into this episode! Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage with us!  Keep hanging with us - we got you! Thank you for listening! Show your s...2023-11-0142 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp105: Managing Stress & Achieving Workplace wellness w/Resiliency Coach Ruvi MakuniCheck out our outstanding  guest, Ruvi Makuni. She is a Global Workplace Wellness Specialist and a Certified Stress Master and Resiliency Coach who is passionate about supporting organizations and busy professionals to thrive in their careers without sacrificing their health. After seeing the detrimental impacts of stress on professionals, Ruvi’s primary focus and specialty has turned to helping busy professionals manage stress and prevent burnout. Through one-on-one Coaching, Corporate Workshops and personalized stress risk assessments, Ruvi helps professionals identify how stress may be impacting them physically, emotionally and behaviorally and what actions to take one day at a tim...2023-10-2541 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp104: How did I know he was the one?Love has a way of unfolding in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. Sometimes it hits us like a lightning bolt, while other times it takes a gradual journey of discovery. No two love stories are exactly the same, and that's what makes them all the more intriguing. Just think, blind date and 4 months later we were married! How did I know? Tap into this 7+ minute episode and find out! Thank you all and don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share...2023-10-1809 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp103: Top things we have learned about podcastingIt’s our 103rd episode and we want to share some nuggets out here in these podcasting streets! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster or just love to listen to great podcasts. Understanding the dynamics of podcasting can provide valuable insights into this booming industry. Here is what we have learned thus far: (1:57)  Just us & Current events (12:15)  Our favorite mics, computers & recording storage  (15:59)  Editing your episodes (17:20)  Hosting platforms (20:17)  Utilize your resources & podcast communities (21:19)  Invest in your knowledge, take classes (23:30)  Start where you are 2023-10-1150 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp102: Engaging Interview with Mindset Coach Amanda FluddOur guest, Mindset Coach, Amanda Fludd, is a highly regarded mindset coach known for her expertise in helping individuals cultivate a positive mindset to unlock their full potential. With years of experience in the social service space and personal development, she has transformed the lives of many by guiding them towards a more empowered, confident, and resilient mindset. During our discussion, Amanda explained the concept of a growth mindset and its significance in personal and professional development, right down to how to approach networking and build professional relationships. She shared how a growth mindset allows individuals to embrace challenges, learn...2023-10-041h 12Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp101: Our powerful interview w/the Host of Two Mics UpTwo Mics Up is a weekly show hosted by Damon Cunningham aka damednydc.  ​Two Mics Up highlights the most influential businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and celebrities working to positively impact our communities locally and abroad. Truth & Coffee Time hosts were included in this prestigious list! Damon Cunningham made us feel super welcome and right at home. They created a safe space that allowed for courageous conversation. Two Mics Up releases new episodes every Monday evening at 8pm on their YouTube Channel and can be watched on Mogul TV Global Network online at www.themoguls.tv or via Amazon TV...2023-09-2734 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp100: Celebrating our journey!We are over-the-top excited to announce that we have reached an outstanding milestone in our podcast journey - our 100th episode! It has been an amazing and incredible journey filled with memorable moments, thought-provoking and engaging discussions, and phenomenal guests. We are extremely grateful for the love, the support and engagement of our listeners, who have been with us every step of the way. To celebrate this occasion, let's take a moment to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the amazing guests and topics that have made our podcast so special.Thank you, Thank you, Thank...2023-09-2037 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp99: Relationship transparency & safe wordsSafe words and good old transparency tend to empower individuals in relationships by giving them a much needed voice and a sense of control over their experiences. Whether it’s meeting for the first time, dating, committing or marriage, your voice is needed - trust us! Transparency & safe words enable individuals to express their consent, contentment or discomfort in a safe space, without fear of judgment or repercussion. When couples establish a safe word system, oooo lawd, it not only empowers each partner to communicate their boundaries but also shows a very deep level of respect and empathy for on...2023-09-1331 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp98: Can you give yourself Grace in the Pursuit of Happiness?Happiness is a universal pursuit that we all yearn for and strive for. We often associate happiness with external circumstances, achievements,our relationships or material possessions. However, true happiness lies not in external factors, but in our ability to cultivate grace, true grace; both within ourselves and towards others. In the pursuit of happiness, grace emerges as a super powerful ally. By embracing grace, we can find our most inner peace, build meaningful and lasting relationships, cultivate resilience, and contribute to the well-being of others. In this episode, we will explore the idea of grace and its profound impact...2023-09-0630 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp97: Are your dreams affecting your relationships? Have you ever had a dream or nightmare about your significant other and woke up angry at your person in real-life? There can be some severe impacts on relationships, when a dream makes you feel as if it is a potential reality.. Dreams have the potential to influence relationship quality and engagement, especially when dreaming about a partner or something negative that your partner is doing in the dream. Most times you are dreaming about a stranger and it can affect relationship experiences and quality of your relationship, if taken literally. Negative dreams about the relationship may...2023-08-3024 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp96: Chopping it up with Comedian Lance ThompsonHey! He’s back! Yes, Lance Thompson has been off doing his comedian thing from the west coast to the east coast. He just recently did a mini comedian tour in Los Angeles and he has not stopped! We are having him back to share his recent wins with the Truth & Coffee Time Family! Lance Thompson has shared the stage with personalities such as Joe Clair of WPGC, Comedian Tony Woods, Rodney Perry, and many more great stand-ups! Lance has more than just comedy in his repertoire, he is a poet, performs spoken word, and is a phenomenal host th...2023-08-2353 minSpatial Web AI PodcastSpatial Web AI PodcastEpisode 4 | Special Guest - Brian Ponch Rivera - Founder AGLX Consulting | Spatial Web AI Podcast NEW EPISODE: Special Guest - Brian "Ponch" Rivera - Founder, AGLX Consulting, Creator of The Flow System, and Co-Host of the No Way Out Podcast What is Active Inference AI? What is the Free Energy Principle (FEP)? And what do they have to do with agility, corporate leadership, and The Flow System? – Find out in this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast by Denise Holt.   A former navy pilot, Brian discusses his work in the agile community. He explains that he started a consulting firm, AGLX, to improve Scrum and Agi...2023-07-2155 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp79: A New Me w/Author Kim CampbellIn this episode, we bring back Women Empowerment Enthusiast and Author, Kim Campbell. She has joined us to share her journey of writing her new book, A NEW ME! The book is written in a conversational tone that makes it easy to read and understand even if you are just starting out in your faith journey. The book is broken down into several areas. Here are just a few: Living a Faith-based Life on Purpose, Growing from our Past, Never Let Your Light Dim, The Spirit of Excellence, Walking in God's Glory, and Living in the Present...2023-04-2646 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp78: Church Hurt!The Church is supposed to be a safe space for the broken and wounded. The Church is supposed to be a place of healing for those wounded by others. The Church is supposed to be a place of peace for those wounded by life’s challenges. The Church is supposed to be a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love and grace. But, sometimes that does not happen and in those instances, you can experience one of the ultimate pains of life, “Church Hurt!” In this episode, I am sharing a very emo...2023-04-1936 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp77: Flex your financial muscles w/the Financial Physician, Dr. Cozette M. WhiteDr. Cozette M. White is an acclaimed 6x bestselling author, nationally recognized tax & accounting strategist, international speaker, real estate investor, and philanthropist. Serving clients for 25 years, Dr. White has been coined “Your Financial Physician” due to her unparalleled ability to empower her clients to ditch debt and develop a plan to create wealth that leaves a secure financial legacy. Let's face it: discipline, saving, and investing are the keys to building wealth, but they're also hard. The good news is that they are absolutely doable if you have a plan, and keyword, plan, we must have...2023-04-121h 13Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp76: They only come on EasterWhy do church folks give others a hard time for attending church only on Easter or other Holidays?  The church has been around and available to all for thousands of years. It’s a place of worship, celebration, and inspiration.  Unfortunately, it’s also a place where hurt and pain reside. There are people in the church who truly believe they are the holiest of them all and feel that gives them the authority to damage others mentally. But, what if this narrative could be changed to actually reflect what God truly intended - for ALL to come a...2023-04-0545 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp57: TNCT Classic: Holiday Bells or Holiday HellsThank you for hanging with us! The Holidays are upon us and we are re-visiting a fan fave, entitled, Holiday Bells or Holiday Hells! Ya'll know it could go either way! Let's get into it! In this episode we are discussing the good, the bad, and all there is in between.  It’s, Holiday Bells or Holiday Hells and we are digging into our different family traditions, the fun of spending time with family, as well as the stress of seeing some of those same family members.  Also, ummmm, is there a Santa?! Thank you all...2022-11-2346 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp56: Giving Yourself Grace Daily…My interview w/Relationship Coach Tiffany SincenoEpisode 56 formally introduces my new ebook, ”Giving Yourself Grace Daily”! So excited to speak about this beautiful labor of self-love journey with our excellent listeners. This is such an engaging conversation with Tiffany Sinceno, our gracious host, of @Relationshipsonthego. She is a fabulous Psychotherapist/ Relationship Expert, and I was honored to be interviewed by her on her phenomenal Relationship Summit. We share this with you because at some point we all find ourselves, dissecting our lives and being so darn hard on ourselves that it can become debilitating. “Giving Yourself Grace Daily” helps expose yourself to the grace you need to free...2022-11-1641 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp55: Inner Circle ChaosSoooo here we go!  If someone is in your inner circle, they are there because somewhere down the line of your friendships yall crossed the trustworthy threshold - that's a great thing, right?! Yes, right! But, what happens when someone in your inner circle betrays your trust, not by what they say, but by the complete opposite? They betray your trust by what they didn’t or wouldn’t say!  What happens if your inner circle friend does not stand up for your character among people that simply don’t know you? Do you think that could be an accident...2022-11-0942 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp54: Is being called a Strong Woman really a compliment? w/Kamesha MiltonSo I grabbed a dear friend and former colleague to explore this sometimes controversial topic.  Being a Strong Woman: Compliment or Nah?! Don't get me wrong, I completely understand the need to have a certain type of strength to maneuver in this world as a female, especially as a Black female. But, I also want to ensure that I am able to have helpmates within my family, circle, businesses and more if needed.  There is no shame in asking for help but, if we always exude the facade to everyone that we are so strong that help is not ne...2022-11-0249 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp53: Paralysis by AnalysisHey! Hey! Hello to Season 4 and more engaging topics, inspiring guests, and so much more.  We are kicking off Season 4 with a much needed topic that so many of us suffer from daily……..Paralysis by Analysis! What are you over-analyzing to the point of paralyzation? You are so hell-bent on the constant re-do and review that it prevents you from releasing. Then there's Extinct by Instinct, which means that you release something so fast that it dies before it takes off. So, there is an easy median, there is a balance to it all. There's a sweet spot...2022-10-2633 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp52: Come Wrap Up & Recap Season 3 with us!Hey friends! This is the last episode of Season 3! Yep - we are wrapping up Season 3 and we are equally excited that Season 4 is on deck with powerful conversations and some upcoming phenomenal guests.  This entire episode is dedicated to wrapping up Season 3 with a bow, as we review past episodes from this great season. Season 3 introduced our side hustle and entrepreneurial sessions.  While we gave you great topics - we also sprinkled in inspiring stories, knowledge sharing, and life experiences of others. In Season 4 we are bringing more funnies, more inspirational conversations, more influential and motivational gu...2022-10-1928 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp51: Let's talk to....Artist & Illustrator Gabrielle Fludd pt.2In part 2 of this great episode, Gabrielle breaks down her love for artistry and the challenges of her artistry journey. She offers insights into her steps to becoming a freelance artist and what it means to have mentors and others in your life to encourage you while also being a viable example of what she wanted to be. Her illustration path points more toward children's books. But, as you listen to this engaging interview you learn so much more about the different genres of her talents.  Gabrielle also shares what you should prepare for when looking to hire an i...2022-10-1249 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp50: Let's talk to....Artist & Illustrator Gabrielle Fludd pt.1We are talking to Illustrator Extrodinaire, Gabrielle Fludd, as she takes us through her entrepreneur and artistic journey.  Gabrielle is a freelance artist, drawn to surround herself with positive and creative energy.  She loves bringing characters to life, teaching art, painting of all types of genres, and of course illustrating books.  Gabrielle illustrated our book, Grand Joy, which I wrote with my friend Kim C. Lee.  Gabrielle is phenomenal in her craft and will forever hold a place in our hearts, as she not only brought life to our children's book, but she brought a feeling of warmth and love...2022-10-0534 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp49: Let's talk to....Family Man & Stand-Up Comedian Lance ThompsonHey, Hey, Hey! It’s us again sharing another amazing human with the podcast listening community! Yes! Comedian Lance Thompson is in the building sharing his comedic joy & journey with us at the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast! Lance Thompson has shared the stage with personalities such as Joe Clair of WPGC, Comedian Tony Woods, Rodney Perry, and many more great stand-ups! Lance has more than just comedy in his repertoire, he is a poet, performs spoken word, and is a phenomenal host throughout the Open-Mic Community near & far! So, let’s get into it and chat it up with our...2022-09-281h 02Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp48: Interracial Relationships - "Half-Time"It’s halftime yall! Interracial Relationship commitments half-time, to be precise! We tackled pre-gaming and game time when entering into an interracial or intercultural relationship - and now that you are in it and navigating the highs, lows, and middle ground; guess what - “It’s Half-Time”! Time to re-evaluate, re-commit, re-connect, review situations, re-new, respond to friends & families and re-route if needed. Relationships are absolutely no joke and both parties must put in the work! Take the everyday stress of relationships, the woes, and the constant work and add the interracial/intercultural element to it, and the work doubles...2022-09-2145 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp47: Mother & Daughter, Shooting the Sh*t!One of my greatest blessings in this life is the honor of being a mom.  Have I gotten it right? Hell No!  Not in this life LOL! But, I was present and accessible - that was definitely half the battle. Today I am hanging out with my oldest Joy and we are catching up and simply just, “Shooting the Sh*t! Mother and Daughter catching up and taking trips down memory lane.  Memories of great times, loving moments, funny events, scary times and lifes gems.  Our discussion spans from tattoos, siblings, grandparents, living abroad to great times on var...2022-09-1443 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp46: Let's talk about...Leadership vs Management w/Leadership Coach Pierre Campbell pt.2Yes! Yes! Yes! This is part 2 of our powerful discussion with Pierre Campbell as he breaks down the distinction between leadership & management. We dive deeper into Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, as Pierre addresses the movement from corporations as we all lived and watched horrendous acts of exclusion and racism in our society. The importance of being a great manager and an effective leader comes into play even more and is critical to employees and companies moving forward in a progressive manner.  Continue to ride this discussion out with us and eat at this table of excellence, through the teachings of o...2022-09-0741 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp45: Let's talk about...Leadership vs Management w/Leadership Coach Pierre Campbell pt.1What does Leadership versus Management mean to you? Everyone who is a leader may not possess the skills to manage. Everyone who can manage may not possess the tenacity to lead. We often get these two skill sets and qualities confused. But! Not today! Pierre Campbell of, The Leadership Network Team, will break these words down in their true forms and we will ultimately leave this meaningful discussion knowing the difference between these two powerful words. Let’s talk about….Leadership vs Management with the dynamic and motivating Leadership Coach, Pierre Campbell! Contact our guest Pierre Campbell: ...2022-08-3135 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp44: Do not apologize for doing better!Hey, ya’ll! It’s episode 44 and we are not holding back! We want to understand and share why you should not, “Apologize for doing better!” Most times when you offer that apology, it’s not for you, it’s for the person you are speaking to - you are trying to make them feel better for NOT doing better! But why? Why do you owe anyone an apology because you made better choices, acted on your dreams, executed your vision, and applied greater efforts - you should not apologize for betting on yourself.  It truly is perfectly okay to do better...2022-08-2442 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp43: They taught us what they knew!Hey, Hey, Hey! Episode 43, explores a great conversation on how knowledge and teachings are passed down from one generation to the next. We all should be willing to share what we know, with one another. Embarking on an "each one, teach one", journey in our lives. For us, it was our grandparents that taught us according to the knowledge they had learned throughout their lives. They were impactful and passionate about their learnings and always had a lecture or advice to share, whether you wanted it or not.  They meant well in all their teachings and for that, we w...2022-08-1738 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp42: Let's Talk about....starting an AirBnB on a budget w/The ToliversDo you want to get into the AirBnB game, but feel you do not have enough capital to get started? Or, if you get the AirBnB, you worry that you may not have the finances to furnish it? Well, you are really going to want to listen to this episode.  We discuss how Tiffanie & Deonte' Toliver got their first AirBnB on a budget and then went on to furnish it on an even tighter budget! Let's talk about starting an AirBnB with The Tolivers! Let's go! Contact our guests Deonte' & Tiffanie Toliver: IG:  @Twenty5ive_ai...2022-08-101h 12Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp41: Building RelationshipsEpisode 41 gets you deep into Building Relationships! We discuss what's good, what's not so good, and ways to start the networking process of building viable relationships.  Building great relationships plays a huge part in how you will continue to interact with others, one person at a time. Whether in business or personal relationships, building and connecting is a huge key to what YOU deem as your success in your quest to develop and sustain relationships. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Linktree:  DiverseLuv Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DiverseLuv)...2022-08-0344 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp40: Interracial Relationships "Game Time"!Back in Season 2, Ep25, we discussed the Interracial pre-game.  We shared some courageous conversations that interracial couples should talk about before getting into a serious relationship.  So now you are in there, have jumped into a committed relationship, and/or you're married! Well, okay you jumped! Pre-gaming is over and now it is Game Time! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Linktree:  DiverseLuv Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DiverseLuv) We would love to hear from you! Please Comment, Review & Subscribe to our Podcast & Websites: www.Div...2022-07-2739 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp39: Let's Talk about.... Women Empowerment with Kim Campbell pt. 2It’s part 2, we jump right back into a great discussion with Women Empowerment Enthusiast, Kim Campbell of Queening with Kim!  Kim shares her individual advice on coping strategies and coaching tips that she shares with her mentees, which consist of women of all ages, cultures, and ethnicities.  The conversation becomes very passionate as Kim shares her attachment and emotions for every mentee she has the pleasure of working with through her journey of servitude toward empowering women to be their best selves.  We also dive into the critical importance of Queening yourself - taking care of yourself - self...2022-07-2029 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp38: Let's Talk about.... Women Empowerment with Kim Campbell pt. 1“Let’s Talk Women Empowerment'' with the fabulous and fierce Kim Campbell of Queening w/Kim. Kim is a phenomenal leader, wife, mother, VSU graduate, prayer warrior, and most of all, an impactful Women Empowerment Enthusiast.  Kim shares stories of her love and care for all women, but especially women of color.  She is very transparent and honest with her advice to women, through her own personal experiences. Kim graces us with her authentic perspectives on a vast span of topics that are so relevant to today’s current climate as women continue to balance, juggle, strive, win and repeat...2022-07-1327 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp37: Roe vs Wade, Involuntary Relocation...What's next?!Welcome to episode 37!  This episode embarks on a bold and courageous conversation around the decision to overturn the Roe vs Wade ruling, as well as the forwardness of a few educators who have decided that the word “slavery” is too harsh…they suggest it be changed to, “involuntary relocation”.  What in the name of all “truth” is going on?! Let's talk about it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Linktree:  DiverseLuv Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DiverseLuv) We would love to hear from you! Please Comment, Review & Subscribe to our...2022-07-0635 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp36: Let's talk about...The Interracial Perspective w/Ellceey & Erron pt. 2In part 2, of this great episode with Ellceey & Erron, we continue the discussion of, “The Interracial Perspective”.  The discussion dives deeper into interracial challenges and the boundaries and confinement that others put on themselves when it comes to accepting people as they are and where they are in life.  We jump into diverse dialogue around past episodes, including a passionate chat about being made to feel your color in various situations.  There is so much to unpack, so jump into part 2 and check it out! Guests Information: The Interracial Perspective: Maturity Not Included Podcast w/ Ellceey & Erron ...2022-06-2936 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp35: Let's talk about....The Interracial Perspective w/Ellceey & Erron pt. 1The Interracial Perspective is a general thought that everyone has or will have some time throughout their lives.  No one person's perspective is perfect in thought.  This being said, some personal preferences do not fall within the freedom of interracial lines, while others do not let society set limits and boundaries on who or whom they love.  In this episode, we jump knee-deep in a courageous conversation with our friends and podcast hosts, Ellceey & Erron of, The Interracial Perspective; Maturity Not Included Podcast.  Check out part 1 of, “Let’s talk about…The Interracial Perspective w/Ellceey & Erron”.  Let’s get into it!2022-06-2231 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp34: Good Dad, Bad Dad!Hey! Okay, this is not your normal Father's Day Episode. Yes, there is definitely discussion around the phenomenal dads of the world. But, there is also a deep dive into our personal stories concerning our dads, which is no fairytale. Actually they are more like nightmares! Good Dad, Bad Dad - no matter how you unpack this, the world is full of both.  Which one do you have?  Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DiverseLuv) Subscribe to our Websites: www.Di...2022-06-1539 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp33: Random AF!Celebrate good times, come on! It’s a Celebration! Yes! We are in Season 3! This episode is truly, Random AF!  We talk about any and everything as we look back at our previous episodes and push forward to even better topics and more courageous conversations! Check it out! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DiverseLuv) Subscribe to our Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brig...2022-06-0837 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp32: Wrapping up S2 w/Broke but not Broken (Truth & Coffee Time Re-Run)Thank you for hanging with us! Let's wrap up Season 2 with a re-visit to a Season 1 favorite, Broke but not Broken! Let's get into it! We share a bit of the period in which we found ourselves homeless but, how we humbly made it an adventure for our kids.  We did everything we could to protect our family.  We ensured we stood strong and did not break under the pressures of life. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com...2022-06-0131 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp31: Who Sh*t in the Coatroom....AGAIN?! pt. 2Here we go again! Tackling a tough topic around toxic and negative energies.  Yes!  Who Sh*t in the Coatroom…AGAIN?!  Let's get into it! Thank you for listening! Treat the Truth & Coffee Time Hosts to a cup of coffee Don't forget to connect with us! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team - ORG5 - Emails:  hello@DiverseLuv.com and truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com Podcast H...2022-05-2542 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp30: Our Guest Appearance on The PapaGeoff's America PodcastWe chatted with PapaGeoff of, The PapaGeoff’s America Podcast in this episode.  PapaGeoff made us feel very welcome and continues to give us a platform to share our stories about life, marriage, military, Diversity & Inclusion, and our continuous efforts to be each others forever friend.  Thank you for listening! Treat the Truth & Coffee Time Hosts to a cup of coffee Don't forget to connect with us! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coff...2022-05-1850 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp29: How Would You Handle It?Sometimes we handle situations according to how we think others want us to, or we handle them illogically because we are concerned with how others will perceive us.  We are here to tell you that every situation is completely unique.  Don’t worry about what others will think because, oftentimes, you must and should match the energy that is before you! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - In...2022-05-1133 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp28: What Ya'll Doing For Mothers Day?Mother’s Day comes once a year, but celebrating mothers is all year round.  In this episode, we discuss our fondest memories and also some ideas for Mother’s Day.  Gifts and getaways and great food celebrations.  It’s all about the mothers and those who step into a mother's role. Let's get into it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Co...2022-05-0436 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp27: Hand Out or Hand UpToday we give lots of energy to an ongoing topic, Hand Out or Hand Up!  In a society where service is key, givers are few, but takers are plenty, we sometimes blur the lines between giving handouts versus offering a hand up. Let's get into it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spo...2022-04-2742 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp26: Why Your Circle Matters!Your circle champions your dreams to greatness, even if they don't quite understand your dreams or what the end may hold.  There’s true vision and strength in loyalty, it doesn't matter the size of your circle, as long as there is transparency, honesty, and trust among each other. Do you agree? Let's get into it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Tr...2022-04-2035 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp25: The Interracial PregameLove is simply not enough to ensure the success of an interracial relationship.  It's only the beginning of a long haul of talks, misunderstandings, insights, surprises, overreactions, and so much more.  Let's have this courageous conversation! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team - ORG5 - Emails:  hello...2022-04-1343 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp24: A Lifetime of Letting Go!This episode explores the process of letting go, from birth to death, at some point in our lives, we are always letting go of something. How do you find the courage - let's chat! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team - ORG5 - Emails:  hello@DiverseLuv.com...2022-04-0636 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp23: How Superstitious Are You?!Centuries ago superstitious beliefs were derived as a religious, scientific, philosophical, and sometimes racial manifestation.  Just how superstitious have we been in our lives?  Let's get into it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team - ORG5 - Emails:  hello@DiverseLuv.com and truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com Podc...2022-03-3036 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp22: Soulmates, Soul Partners, and Soul ConnectionsSoul ties to one another bring calmness to the lives of each person affected.  It’s a brilliant calmness to another person's chaos.  The calmness comes in such a way that it soothes your very spirit. Let's talk about these different Soul Connections. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford Diver...2022-03-2340 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp21: Trying To Win Your Parent(s) LoveHow many of us in difficult parent-child relationships continue to go to extensive measures just simply, trying to win our parent(s) love?  Episode 21, takes us on a journey of how we have jumped in and out of various situations, trying to figure out how we can fit into our parents' hearts. In some cases. If they can't get that parental love from their parent, they look elsewhere, and sometimes that outcome can be just as traumatic. Let's unpack this! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.c...2022-03-1640 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp20: As a Christian, are you only being Inclusive when it's convenient?This topic comes at a time when the Diversity and Inclusion movement is at an all-time high.  Society is either serious about it, exploring it, or jumping on the DE&I bandwagon because they feel it’s the “right now” trend. After this episode, some will be mad but others will be educated. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time The...2022-03-0933 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp19: Let's talk about.... Black History, Black Authors & Diverse Representation w/Kim C. Lee & Murlonda WebbIt’s so critical that our children of color see themselves in roles and books and other positions of importance. It’s imperative they understand it’s okay to go for their dreams. Jump into this crucial conversation with us as Authors Kim C. Lee & Murlonda J. Webb break down how they are pushing to change the narratives. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawfor...2022-03-0259 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp18: Should you walk your daughter down the isle, if you do not like her mate?So many fathers want the absolute best for their daughters, but sometimes it doesn’t turn out as planned. So when a very questionable mate comes into their life, our first instinct is to protect them at all costs.  This includes, not giving marital permission via actually walking them down the aisle and giving them away to an unsavory mate. How do you, as a parent, deal with this reality when the outcome is a wedding? Let's talk about it! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com...2022-02-2331 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp17: Helping Until It Hurts!Sometimes we help people so much that they stop developing their own survival skills.  They stop transitioning into the purpose that is awaiting them because you are doing all of their life skill work for them.  We are surely here to help others but, we are not here to stifle their growth. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time The...2022-02-1642 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp16: Bullied as a child; Scarred as an adultThis is a really tough topic that touches so many lives as well as our own personal childhood.  Bullied as a child; Scarred as an adult, is a reality for a lot of us, if not us, then definitely someone we know or even our own children.  This reality can be daunting to even attempt to maneuver through our everyday life as a child and even worse as we try to avoid continuing to be a scarred victim as an adult. Be bold and come join us in this discussion. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv...2022-02-0952 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp15: Can you get PTSD from a Toxic Parent?Yes! You absolutely can get PTSD from a toxic parent.  We have suffered from the hands of our toxic parents and those scars linger on even unto today.  Just because you are the parent, doesn't make you a good parent.  You have to actually do the job.  Remember hurt people hurt other people, so we have to be careful not to pass down hurt to our kids. Check out this tough episode! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Trut...2022-02-0251 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp14: Everyone's not your HaterDo you feel that people hate on you when they give you a bit of direction or corrective criticism?  Does everyone fall into the hating category or is there some truth to the given advice?  Everyone indeed is not a hater.  Some people, even strangers truly just want to see you do better or just simply see you win.  Discern whose in your corner and do not take stock in those that are not. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com 2022-01-2646 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp13: Our Covid Scare and What We LearnedHey friends, we are back with Season 2 of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast!!  We are still learning but, also still enjoying the journey.  We are back with Episode 13, Our Covid Scare and What We Learned.  This episode is pretty heavy, as we kick off Season 2.  But we wanted to share our covid experience with you, as well as share some important facts that we learned through this scare, along the way. Join us! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Tr...2022-01-1948 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp12: Season 1 Wrap Up w/Brigz CrawfordHey friends, it’s “The Season 1 Wrap Up w/Brigz Crawford”! We made it!  Season 1 of the Truth & Coffee Time Podcast, is in the books!  Yes!  We made it past the point that most podcasts don't, per statistics.  We are so grateful we stayed the course, so we are celebrating this season wrap-up with our son and engineer, Brigz Crawford.  This wrap-up gets deep as topics are unwrapped and a few times sh*t really hits the fan! Rock with us for, Episode 12, as we travel down Seasons 1 memory lane! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram...2022-01-1245 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp11: Father & Son, Shooting the Sh*t!In this impromptu episode, Father & Son, shooting the sh*t, Brian Sr. and Brian Jr. jump into any and every topic that comes to mind.  While Denise is out, Brian Jr. aka Brigz Crawford fills in, and let’s just say, “get ready, get ready, get ready”!  This is father and son doing what they do best….shoot the sh*t!  This episode catches you raw and uncut! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Prod...2022-01-0533 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp10: It's a New Year - Now What!?In this episode, we tackle the topic around the traditions of making New Year’s resolutions versus simply setting goals and putting a plan in place.  We definitely don’t knock people setting New Year’s resolutions because we understand that everyone needs a starting place.  But why not start right where you are?  Every day can be your New Year or new start! Let’s go! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Produc...2021-12-2924 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp9: Holiday Bells or Holiday HellsYes! It’s the holidays, and in this episode we are discussing the good, the bad, and all there is in between.  It’s, Holiday Bells or Holiday Hells and we are digging into our different family traditions, the fun of spending time with family, as well as the stress of seeing some of those same family members.  Also, ummmm, is there a Santa?! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engi...2021-12-2246 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp8 : Our Guest Appearance on The Interracial Perspective PodcastHey friends!  In this episode, we are the guests on an amazing podcast, The Interracial Perspective: Maturity Not Included Podcast, with Ellceey and Erron.  These beautiful podcast hosts invited us to be their special guests, which made this our very first podcast interview opportunity.  They made us feel right at home and very comfortable, as we chopped it up about life, marriage, military, society, and culture. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Pro...2021-12-151h 14Truth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp7: To "V" or not to "V"; that is the question!We understand that being vaccinated does not prevent the ability to catch covid. We understand that being vaccinated is designed to help us fight the virus if we catch it.  Our differences of opinions are simply planted in the choices or the control around making those choices. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Cra...2021-12-0824 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp6: Her Plight, His Privilege!In this episode, we dive deep, to discuss a very courageous topic, Her Plight, His Privilege. In an interracial marriage where both cultures collide and both white and black are represented, there are tons of stories just like this one that shares experiences around the plight of a black woman and the privilege of a white man. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford2021-12-0139 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp5: We Talk Like We Talk!Have you ever been told that you articulate well for a black person?  Or, you are white but, you sound black!  What does sounding like a color, really look like? Everyone has their own sound, beautiful and unique, because, “We Talk Like We Talk”! Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford ...2021-11-2435 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp4: Broke but not Broken!We share a bit of the period in which we found ourselves homeless but, how we humbly made it an adventure for our kids.  We did everything we could to protect our family.  We ensured we stood strong and did not break under the pressures of life. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Craw...2021-11-1731 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp3 : Who Sh*t in the Coatroom?Yep!  That is the title of this episode, Who Sh*t in the Coatroom!  In this episode, we discuss toxic behavior from toxic people.  The behavior can sometimes catch you off guard as it spews from some family, friends, or colleagues. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram:  Brigz Crawford Spotify:  Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team...2021-11-1025 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp2 : Have you ever been made to feel your color?In this episode, we dive into times where each one of us has been made to feel the skin we are in by the negative actions of others!  Brian talks about how people have made him feel the color of his wife because of the insecurities of others. Denise expresses memories of times when this feeling has come into play several times in her life. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions2021-11-0324 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvEp1 : Just Us + Truth & CoffeeIn this episode of, Just Us + Truth & Coffee, we share a few details of how we met and our whirlwind dating, which eventually led to a happenstance elopement.  Yep!! You read it correctly - we eloped!!  Ironically, we started this love match off with conversations, deep truths, and a love for coffee, which seems to have magically led us right here to you and what we do best, conversate over coffee. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Co...2021-11-0318 minTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time w/DiverseluvTruth & Coffee Time with Brian and Denise of DiverseLuvGet your coffee, or whatever your cup of joy is, and buckle up!  Episodes launching soon!2021-09-2802 min