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DINING ROOM TABLE
Ebb and Flow
Heeeeeey! đŹ Itâs been a wild ride over the last few months. Life truly does life sometimes. Luckily, everything works out for me! Hereâs an an inside look at whatâs been happening at my personal dining room table. Thank you for rocking with me. Leave us a review. Follow us @drtabletalks. Enjoy! đ
2023-06-16
39 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
How well are you waiting?
Waiting is tough. It can be an excruciating pain because of the microwave society that weâre so accustomed to. Making a bold move and having to stand firm on your decision is also tough. Lucky for you, Iâve created a list of how to prepare yourself while you wait. All things that Iâve done to give myself a cutting edge and a peace of mind. After all, peace is priority! This is a good one! Tune in. #drtabletalks If you enjoyed todayâs show, please leave us a review! đ€©
2023-03-17
45 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Stop Shrinking Yourself.
You have to make the conscious decision to do whatâs best for you. Life is sweet + precious. Working hard is one thing, sacrificing your peace for anything is another. Stop shrinking. Stand up! I believe in US! đ«¶đŸ #drtabletalks If you enjoyed todayâs show, please leave us a review! đ€©
2023-02-10
47 min
NaturalHairRants
22. What You Ask for vs. What You Got - Hairstylist Edition (Part 2)
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are continuing our rant about the issues that come up with hairstylists. I don't know about y'all, but we're sick of hairstylists being scissors happy cutting off our hair without discussing it with us first. We rant about that and more.
2023-01-12
30 min
NaturalHairRants
21. What You Asked for vs. What You Got - Hairstylist Edition
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are talking about the issues that come up with hairstylists. I don't know about y'all, but we're sick of hairstylists charging deposits and then not canceling the appointment last minute. We rant about that and more in today's episode.Â
2023-01-05
31 min
NaturalHairRants
20. Pros ad Cons of Being Natural - Creamy Crack is Wack Part 2
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are wrapping up our conversation on the pros and cons of perms. We share more about our personal experiences with perming our hair when we were younger and the pros and cons of getting perms. This is a 2-part series, so be sure to listen to part 1. Do you have a topic you want us to discuss on the podcast? Send us a DM on IG @naturalhairrants Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 3: Why Your Protective Style Aint Protecting
2022-12-29
25 min
NaturalHairRants
19. Pros & Cons of Being Natural - Creamy Crack is Wack Part 1
Hey Vibers! Today KeAndrea and I are discussing the pros and cons of perms. We share about our personal experiences with perming our hair when we were younger and the pros and cons of getting perms. This is a 2-part series, so be on the lookout for part 2 next week.
2022-12-22
17 min
NaturalHairRants
18. Black Women and Black Natural in the Olympics (Part 2)
Hey Vibers! Today KeAndrea and I are continuing our conversation about Black women and their natural hair in the Olympics. We dive into the discrimination against Black women who smoke weed, and more.
2022-12-15
22 min
NaturalHairRants
17. Black Women and Black Natural in the Olympics (Part 1)
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are talking about Black women and their natural hair in the Olympics. We dive into the discrimination they face in the Olympics and discuss black hair.
2022-12-08
21 min
NaturalHairRants
16. Does Hair Type Matter to You?
Hey Vibers! In today's rant, Michelle and I continue our discussion on the different natural hair types. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to part 1 first. Follow us on Instagram!
2022-12-01
18 min
NaturalHairRants
15. Does Hair Type Matter to You? (Part 1)
Hey Vibers! In today's rant, Michelle and I discuss the different natural hair types. We both share whether or not hair type matters to us, and we start to dive into the negative view around type 4 hair. This is a two-part series, so stay tuned for part 2, which we will drop next week. Follow us on Instagram!
2022-11-24
25 min
NaturalHairRants
14. Are Bonnets Appropriate Outside Your Home or Nah? Part 2
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are continuing our rant on whether or not it is appropriate to wear a bonnet outside your home. We share our thoughts on this topic and discuss the controversy around this topic. Be sure to listen to part 1 of the conversation!
2022-11-17
30 min
NaturalHairRants
13. Are Bonnets Appropriate Outside Your Home or Nah? Part 1
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are ranting about whether or not it is appropriate to wear a bonnet outside your home. We share our thoughts on this topic and discuss the controversy around this topic. Be on the lookout for part 2 to this episode next week!
2022-11-10
18 min
NaturalHairRants
12. Our Youth and Hair Discrimination in Schools Part 2
Hey Vibers, In today's episode, Michelle and I continue our discussion on the hair discrimination our youth face in school. We start the conversation off with me sharing a heartbreaking story of a young girl having her hair cut off by her teacher. We share what our responses would be as parents and dive deeper into this topic. If you haven't, check out part 1 of this conversation.
2022-11-03
24 min
NaturalHairRants
11. Our Youth and Hair Discrimination in Schools Part 1
Hey Vibers! In today's episode, KeAndrea and I discuss the hair discrimination our black babies face in school. We discuss examples of our children being suspended or violated because of their hair. We also dive into what our reactions would be if these scenarios happened to our children. This discussion was so good and so needed that we had to split it into two parts, so make sure to listen to part 2 to hear the entire conversation.Â
2022-11-03
21 min
NaturalHairRants
10. Cultural Appropriation of Black Hair - Is It Ever Appropriate?
Hey Vibers! Today, Michelle and I have a rant on the cultural appropriation of Black hair. It is frustrating to live in a world that complains about our natural hair and the protective styles we choose to wear, but when non-Black folks do the same thing, they are praised for it. We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, so shoot us a DM on Instagram! Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Hair
2022-10-27
37 min
NaturalHairRants
9. Natural Hair Edition - This or That Part 2
Hey Vibers! We're back!!! Today's episode is part two of This or That Natural Hair Edition. This is another fun and light-hearted episode. Michelle and I dive into our preferences when it comes to natural hair care and styles. We discuss our preferences for natural edges or laid edges and more! This is a two-part episode, so be sure to go listen to part one if you haven't!
2022-10-20
19 min
NaturalHairRants
8. Natural Hair Edition - This or That Part 1
Hey Vibers! We're back!!! Today's episode is fun and light-hearted. KeAndrea and I dive into our preferences when it comes to natural hair care and styles. We discuss our preferences for where we wash our hair, protective styles or low manipulation styles, and more! This is a two-part episode, so be sure to go listen to part two!
2022-10-20
25 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Sprinkle of Thoughts | Rachel Williams
Believing in herself, and rejecting the status quo, todayâs conversation gives insight on how Rachel Williams became the 2x-author of a compilation of self-written poetry, Sprinkle of Thoughts, Vol. 1 & 2. In spite countless rejections, adversity, and the pandemic â Rachel allowed her pain, imagination and experiences to be brought to life in through her book. She inspires and empowers her readers to think out loud, and release! Tune in to hear her beautiful story. đ Follow the podcast, @drtabletalks. Grab your copy of Sprinkle of Thoughts, Vol. 1 & 2 on Amazon - Paperback and Kindle today!
2022-10-14
50 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
One Year, already?! đ«¶đŸ
Sharing my experience of living in Kansas City, Missouri was so refreshing. Iâm grateful for all the tears, heartache, questioning if I made the right decision, loneliness, INDEPENDENCE, shifts in relationships, uncertainty, new (and few) friendships, financial lack, crazy ass work culture, and everything in between. Enjoy! đ Follow @drtabletalks. Leave us a review! Let us know your experiences of moving away from home. Weâd love to chat! Xo
2022-10-01
41 min
NaturalHairRants
7. Is My Natural Hair Not Professional Enough? Part 2
Hey Vibers! Today KeAndrea and I continue our conversation about natural hair in the workplace. We discuss the hair discrimination we face as Black women in the workplace, including personal experiences. We also share solutions we believe can address this issue many Black women face daily. If you missed part one last week, go check that out first. Please note that at the time of the recording, The Crown Act had not been passed by the House of Representatives. Although we are still waiting on the Senate to pass this bill making hair discrimination illegal in all 50...
2022-09-29
34 min
NaturalHairRants
6. Is My Natural Hair Not Professional Enough Part 1
Hey Vibers! Today KeAndrea and I get into natural hair in the workplace. We discuss the hair discrimination we face as Black women in the workplace, including personal experiences. We also share solutions we believe can address this issue many Black women face daily. This discussion was so good that we had to make it two parts, so stay tuned for part 2 next week. Please note that at the time of the recording, The Crown Act had not been passed by the House of Representatives. Although we are still waiting on the Senate to pass this bill...
2022-09-22
39 min
NaturalHairRants
5. Don't Touch My Hair
Hey Vibers! Today Michelle and I are ranting about strangers feeling the need to touch Black women's hair. We are tired of not having our boundaries respected and other races thinking they can treat us like a petting zoo. We also discuss the reasons why people feel the need to touch Black women's hair without asking for permission.Â
2022-09-15
33 min
NaturalHairRants
4. Good Hair - What is That?
Hey Vibers! In todayâs rant, KeAndrea and I discuss what good hair is. In the Black community, we are often taught that your curl pattern and hair length determine whether your hair is good or not. Today we address the issues with this mentality and break down what good hair actually is. We also discuss why we must change our mindset about good hair in relation to the impact it has on the younger generations.Â
2022-09-08
24 min
NaturalHairRants
3. Why Your Protective Style Aint Protecting
Have you noticed that your protective style aint protecting? Do you experience excessive shedding when you take your protective style down? If so, this episode is for you! In today's episode, KeAndrea and I discuss why your protective style aint protecting. We get into what is causing your protective style to not give what it's supposed to be giving, tips for effectively prepping your hair for a protective style, how long to leave up your protective style, what to do after you take your protective style down, when to trim your hair, and how hair porosity plays into all...
2022-08-18
28 min
NaturalHairRants
2. You Know What Happen When You Make Assumptions
Have you experienced people making assumptions about your natural hair? In today's episode, KeAndrea and I rant about assumptions made in the natural hair community. KeAndrea gets hit with the assumption that she is bald-headed because she wears protective styles. These assumptions are usually made by those who don't even have natural hair. Today we are getting into why these assumptions need to stop, why we wear our hair in protective styles and our advice for those making these assumptions. Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube channel
2022-08-18
13 min
NaturalHairRants
1. Meet & Greet - Come Vibe with the Ladies of Natural Hair Rants
In today's episode, Michelle and I give our listeners a glimpse into our personal lives outside of Natural Hair Rants. We also discuss how we support each other as best friends and business parts, how Natural Hair Rants came about, why we started Natural Hair Rants, what each of our roles is in this business and the future of Natural Hair Rants. Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube channel
2022-08-18
35 min
NaturalHairRants
Trailer - Natural Hair Rants Podcast
Come Vibe With Us! KeAndrea and Michelle - best friends, turned business partners - come together to create a safe, open, and transparent space for the natural hair community. Natural Hair Rants is a space to discuss and share personal experiences, unpopular opinions, natural hair tips and tricks, and the wins and woes of all things natural hair. Our mission is to build a community where our vibers (followers) can authentically embrace and love their natural hair in a society that says otherwise!
2022-08-16
04 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Commit!
Happy Friday! Be proud of how far youâve come and all that you have accomplished. Keep committing to what you believe in. Speak up. Be brave. Show out! @drtabletalks Keep the conversations flowing and growing. đ
2022-07-15
25 min
Leading the Rounds
Change Starts with Understanding featuring Dr. KeAndrea Titer and Dr. Karla Williams
Intro: In this episode we interview Dr. Karla Williams and Dr. KeAndrea Titer. They are assistant professors of Internal Medicine at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. They are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and both work to design initiatives and curriculum focused on recruitment, education, and building community. This includes the AIRR initiative, which we discuss in the episode. In this episode, we discuss creating a welcoming culture in medicine and working to drive cultural change through seeking to understand others. Welcome to Leading the Rounds. Questions We Asked: What ins...
2022-07-04
39 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
hella awkward. đ
What a fun interview with Brittane Rowe, co-creator of an interactive card game called âhella awkwardâ, @hellawkwardcards. It is âa fun way to strengthen your relationships and talk about what matters most.â With raving reviews, itâs fun color scheme and deep questions you are sure to have a good time while getting to know your people or new people! Brittane lives in New York, loves her supportive family, and is also excited about being a trail blazer in entrepreneurship within her family! Tune in. Want to keep the conversations flowing? Purchase your @hellawkwardcards today. Spice up your next game night, dat...
2022-05-14
30 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Dear DiaryâŠ
*Moeshaâs voice* âDear Diary, Iâve been working all week and I need some time to myselfâŠ.â No, but seriously, todayâs episode is brought to you by taking time to slow down and listen to my body! Iâm always speaking from my heaaaaarrrtttt! Today, my body said it needed to rest so I took that time! Changing your daily routines can be a challenge. Adjusting to your new surroundings can be overwhelming. Accepting change in your relationships is tough. Understanding that itâs apart of life is normal. Listen in as I chat about some current events, the tea on my mo...
2022-04-29
35 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
An Ode to Being a Black Woman âš
Yes! The first episode of 2022 and Black History YEAR! I had been a bit hesitant because I feel like I give a lotttttt of âpep talksâ here. But, here we are soâŠ. in following suit, hereâs another one. đ Like Iâve said before, this is a journey and weâre all living through times that we never thought that we would every day. I have asked myself âWow, when does it end?!â And I donât think there is an answer for that. As cliche as it sounds, itâs all about how you handle it. I honestly feel like it ends in death...
2022-02-07
15 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Growth Isnât Easy
At times being mindful, grateful and aware of all the goodness in your life isnât easy. While knowing that youâre extremely blessedâ feelings of fear, doubt and sadness are real and can still show up. How do you allow yourself to feel? Personally, Iâm so glad to have yâall on this journey with me. Hoping you enjoy this episode so much that you continue the conversation with friends, family, or colleagues. Tune in. Leave a review. Follow us! @drtabletalks âš
2021-11-06
19 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Friday Motivation
When you get tired of your own procrastination, you create! Well, thatâs what I decided to do. Tune in to hear my BIG THREE reasons that pushed me to make my dreams happen TODAY! Sending love + light! âš Tune in! Follow @drtabetalks on Twitter, IG & Facebook!
2021-10-29
24 min
The Clinical Problem Solvers
Episode 197: WDx #13 â Macro/microaggressions
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9.16.21-WDx-RTP.mp3Dr. Titer, Dr. Williams, Maani and Lindsey discuss macro/microaggressions in the clinical setting. Dr. KeAndrea Titer
2021-09-16
44 min
The Clinical Problem Solvers
Episode 197: WDx #13 â Macro/microaggressions
https://clinicalproblemsolving.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9.16.21-WDx-RTP.mp3Dr. Titer, Dr. Williams, Maani and Lindsey discuss macro/microaggressions in the clinical setting. Dr. KeAndrea Titer
2021-09-16
00 min
Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice
Black Vendors Offer Alternative to the MN State Fair
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair is designed to support Black businesses. This year's opening drew over 2000 attendees with bouncy houses, 70 vendors, and live entertainment outside Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. Feven Gerezgiher reports--Feven Gerezgiher reports:While many celebrate the opening of the Minnesota State Fair this week, people like Isaac Kamsin are sticking to the all black atmosphere across the river at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair. âI like the idea that this is black-owned,â said Kamsin. âI like to see the diversity of businesses here. You hav...
2021-08-27
01 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
LeâAna Moore
You aren't going to master the rest of your life in one day! Our job is to master one day at time then keep doing that everyday! Le'Ana Moore, owner of LeâVegan Delights, a vegan juice bar & Founder, and Trainer at LDT Fitness, knows all too well that sometimes when you create your own life plans, God can and will re-route us to fulfill your purpose His way! Tune in to this episode of the Dining Room Table Podcast to hear how leaving a stressful relationship led her to finding her inner peace and her her calling and her pa...
2021-04-30
41 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Tell Ur Story: Mini Episode #1
Pop yours. Mind yours. Tell yours! Everything that youâve endured or gone through is an important piece of who you are and what you represent! Mini Episode #1 reminds us of a few reasons why sharing your story & your truth can be helpful! Your story matters. Tune in! âš Instagram and Twitter: drtabletalks. Facebook: Dining Room Table Podcast
2021-04-23
14 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Healing is Heavy..
Itâs the first official Dining Room Table Talk of 2021 and we couldnât be happier! The first step to healing in any way is acknowledging that there is an issue. KeAndrea shares how her mental health journey began, flourished and where she is today! Affirm: âHealing is heavy, but I am worth it!â Tune in! âïž
2021-04-16
33 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
REWIND: You Go Girl!
Letâs throw it back to this empowering episode called âYou Go Girl!â Black women are no stranger to hard work. We are all hustling dailyâ whether itâs fitness goals, finding a therapist, reconnecting with a family member, pursuing a new degree â this list is endless! In that, itâs so nice to feel seen and appreciated! âYou Go Girlâ is literally a phrase that can turn someoneâs rough day right around! Tune in and take what you need! And remember, youâre doing amazing, sweetie! đ
2021-02-25
31 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Gratitude
A car ride turned podcast recording session â ride with me as I chat about gratitude, being/finding YOUR authentic self & loving that person. We all make mistakes and fall short, but staying true to the things that YOU want is what matters most. Enjoy! Follow us @drtabletalks on IG & Twitter.
2020-12-22
16 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
MOVE, #respectfully..
Lots of tea here! âïž Thereâs nothing worse than you* being the only thing that is standing in your* way. Itâs time that we step out of where we think weâre supposed to be, and walk into spaces and places of where we need to be! Tune in! Follow us @drtabletalks!
2020-11-06
23 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Jokes On You!
Ever had someone to underestimate who you were because you didnât âfitâ what society deemed appropriate? Donât worry - Youâre not alone. I sat down with news anchor/reporter, Lena Pringle, where we discussed how an authentic, âI love myselfâ post on Instagram turned out to inspire thousands of people across the nation! Short hair donât care, not even on television! Tune in for a bit of inspiration + sweet reminders to âalways be yourself!â | @drtabletalks
2020-09-25
38 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Prioritizing your Peace đ€©
Whatâs more important than your PEACE? ..........You guessed it! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!! Letâs talk about it. | Tune in! Follow us @drtabletalks for all things Dining Room Table too! đ xo, KeAndrea
2020-08-07
25 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
LIFE UPDATE âš
Hey friends! Iâve missed yâall so much. Hereâs a little update into my life. Itâs not Friday, but I needed to get this out... love yâall! â€ïž #drtabletalks | Be sure to follow @drtabletalks!
2020-07-13
19 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Does my vote even count?
Weâve all heard âI donât vote because my vote doesnât count!â Stefanie G. (@consciouscarry) sang the same tune for many years up until 2012! Currently, she is an advocate for making your voice count at the polls now more than EVER! She changed her own narrative, yaâll! So today, we sat down to discuss a little bit of everything. Most importantly the importance of voting, how to support Black owned businesses (including her own!), and more. Tune in! | Follow us at @drtabletalks!
2020-06-12
57 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Nothing [Even] Matters
Today, we sat down with the amazing being that is Kay G. (@kayg__) đ She shares her thoughts and feelings about quarantining, how she is coping and living with anxiety and what she feels ~actually~ matters in these present times. Hope you enjoy... TUNE IN! | Be sure to follow @drtabletalks âą Check out Kayâs Loft! https://www.kaysloft.com/
2020-05-22
1h 01
DINING ROOM TABLE
Views from the Frontline!
From East Atlanta to the frontlines (still in Atlanta), today I sat down with Kaila M. (@3kay_) and we talked about her experiences of working as a Registered Nurse during one of the most uncertain times we (millennials) have ever faced! Itâs rough, but she is doing it all with a smile and a positive Iâve attitude. Thank you for ALL that you do, KAILA! Tune in! | Be sure to follow us @drtabletalks! (All experiences and opinions are her own!)
2020-05-15
56 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Trust the Process âš
Today, I sat down with my sister, Ajah Janae (@ajahjanae)!!! (Yes, my actual sister. âșïž) We laughed, joked and gave a lilâ free game! She also shared her story of academic suspension and how she managed to push through. Sheâs had to move back home due to the Corona virus pandemic, but she hasnât let it stop her from making major moves! Sheâs recently been inducted into a new organization, started a YouTube channel and gained more insight and direction on her life post grad! Tune in as we bring a little light, love and laughter in the midst of so...
2020-05-08
36 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Letâs Face It!
Happy Season 2, Family! đ„ł Today, I sat down with Taylr Tuggle (@direct.tug) and we talked about all things mental health and how important it has been to acknowledge her feelings and ask for help in times of despair! Taylr opens up about how she has learned to lean in to her family, reach out to her friends, and the peace in only saying âYESâ to opportunities, jobs, and relationships that serve her! It was a refreshing conversation, and so great to catch up with an old friend! Follow DRT on Instagram @drtabletalks. Enjoy!
2020-05-01
55 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Quarantine & Chill
With all thatâs happening in the world, I decided to sit down and record todayâs episode LIVE, baby! Tune in as me + some of the Dining Room Table family discuss being intentional about your ânew normalâ aka working from home, making a schedule, being compassionate to friends + strangers, and why financial planning is important when adversity strikes! @drtabletalks @glitznglammm
2020-03-20
29 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Let It Goooo âđŸ
Today, I sat down with Erica C. (@elcreativ.e) ....again! đ This was a completely unorthodox, raw, unfiltered and UNPLANNED conversation! While handling business, conversation got juicy and I HAD to share with yâall! We talked about every(good & authentic)thing! Millennials leading our families, how to become okay with being the exception, reaching back for the next generation, and letting go of anything that doesnât serve you! A classic dining room table talk. Tune in! @drtabletalks @elcreativ.e @glitznglammm
2020-03-13
48 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Hope Dealer
Today, I sat down with Angera Chrijéå (@_borntobeawildflower) as she discussed her childhood, upbringing, and how her familial relationships have positively shaped her into the woman she is today! She elaborated on the social justice work that she does as a social worker, lifestyle coach (@_thedivineaesthetic) her non-profit work as the CEO of TRIBE of Georgia (@tribeofgeorgia), and the hope that strives to instill her each clients, mentees, and friends! Tune in.. @drtabletalks
2020-03-06
53 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
You Go Girl!
As we MARCH into Womenâs History Month.... Letâs face it... Ladies, we are KILLING IT! Weâre entrepreneurs, mothers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, stylists and more. We are best all around, phenomenal, beautiful, strong, and talented WOMEN! And as quiet as itâs kept, even the strongest woman needs an ever stronger support system! Tune in today as I let you in on a few secrets! XO, talk soon! @drtabletalks @glitznglammm
2020-02-28
29 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Fully Bloomed đ»
Today, I sat down with Lauren Sims, owner of Full Bloom Holistics (@fullbloomholistics) to discuss her past experiences with fibroids, painful periods, and years of birth control side effects. Though her past is no fairytale, she has been able to provide womb-men healing through herbal remedies, vaginal steaming, and natural healing techniques. Her #1 goal is to ensure that all women are empowered and feel safe to fully blossom! | Tune in... Follow the show @drtabletalks âš
2020-02-21
1h 03
DINING ROOM TABLE
Persistence, Passion, Vulnerability.
Sheâs BACK! This week, I sat down with Erica Chisolm (@elcreativ.e) to discuss her work and efforts in curating the Civil Rights District and 4th Avenue Business District in the city of Birmingham, AL, where she serves as a Creative Placemaking Specialist. She also talks about how the loss of an old friend inspired her to create more fiercely as an artist, finding & appreciating her love, and how she balances it all! Tune in! XOXO | Be sure to follow @drtabletalks on IG.
2020-02-14
59 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Unapologetic Black Man!
Donât we just love to see Black men thriving?! Lucky for us, I had a chance to sit down with Lamar Butler (officiallamarbutler_)! We discussed what it means to be a Black man in todayâs society, where he finds the courage to speak up when itâs unfavorable, and how he influences his middle school students to seize every opportunity presented to them! đđŸ Tune in to hear what he has to say! Be sure to follow @drtabletalks on IG! đœ
2020-02-07
1h 05
DINING ROOM TABLE
#GirlDad
Weâve all been witnessing the stories and coverage surrounding the tragedy surrounding Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other victims. A popular hashtag coming from Kobeâs adoration for his daughters, #girldad hit the internet and we have all fallen in love! Just what our spirits needed! Sitting down with #girldad, Montavius Coleman (@dahustlingcoach) was just a special. Tune in as he shares his love and the lessons learned while navigating through young adulthood! Check out his brands! @relentless.abm @bornloyalclothing
2020-01-31
33 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Youâre in the RIGHT place!
This week, I sat down with Cydnei Williams, @cydneiandco, to talk about the joys and ripples of life while being a millennial who loves Jesus + enjoying/managing friends, family, and fun! She letâs us know that you can do it all by remaining faithful and trusting the process! Sheâs shares her feelings towards the stigma of mental health and how she keeps her family in the loop, while doing whatâs best for her! We laugh, encourage one another and affirm that we are all âin the right placeâ. Tune in... Let us know what you think! @drttabletalks
2020-01-24
1h 00
DINING ROOM TABLE
Everything is possible!
âYour education is the one thing that canât be taken away from you!â Silas David (@silas.o.david) sat down at the dining room table and shared how readjusting his focus, redefining his faith and believing in himself led him to achieving what many would call impossible... Congratulations, Silas!
2020-01-17
57 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
Bold Moves Only! âš
I took a seat at the table to let you guys in on who I am, how I became your host, and my intentions for the show! So tune in to get to know me just a bit before the interviews begin to roll in... Donât forget to connect with me on the podcast IG: @drtabletalks to let me know who you guys are and where youâre from! You can also find my personal @glitznglammm or my tutoring profile @yourfavtutor đ» xo
2020-01-10
27 min
DINING ROOM TABLE
(37) New Year, New Host #TMC đ
Happy New Year! We sat down with MaâRonda X, founding host of DRT, to talk about our new year goals and she shared her blessings and excitement surrounding KeAndrea Rivers adopting the role of Dining Room Table Podcastâs NEW HOST! đ Listen in.. Let us know your thoughts and if youâre excited for a new year and new host! The Marathon Continues..... đ
2020-01-03
20 min
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(36) Freedom.
As we conclude the final episode of the year, KeAndrea Rivers invites MaRonda X to sit at the Dining Room Table.
2019-11-29
1h 05
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(35) My Sister's Keeper
Closing out the season, I invited my sister, Ronnae George, to discuss our family dynamic and how relationships impacted her development.
2019-11-26
1h 01
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(34) Self-Love & Boundaries
This week I am joined by two amazing women, Kameron Lyons and Jazzalyn Livingston and we discuss independence, self-care, and how not lose yourself in your work or relationships.
2019-11-19
1h 15
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(33) Help, Iâm broke.
This week I am joined by Leander Williams and we discuss financial literacy and what it means to accumulate generational wealth and eliminate poor generational spending habits.
2019-11-05
59 min
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(32) Beauty is me.
This week I am joined by Ryan Burns & we discuss the standard of beauty and how we learn to define our own. What does it mean to not fit the description of Americaâs standard of beauty? What does it to your spirit? And what is like to be Black and to work in the fashion industry? Tune in!
2019-10-29
52 min
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(31) Black Consciousness
This week I am joined by Makonnen Tendaji & we discuss what it means to be Black & Afrikan and what are responsibilities are as Africans in America. Tune In!
2019-10-22
59 min
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(30) Unpacking Your Emotional Suitcase
This week Iâm joined by Tierica Berry and we discuss how to unpack oneâs emotional suitcase. Tune in!
2019-10-15
47 min
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(29) Black men, lets talk about it.
This week I am joined by Rwenshaun Miller & we discuss Mental health and the role it has in schools and the lives of Black men. Tune in!
2019-10-08
54 min
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(28) Mom/Dad, you need help.
This week I am joined by Taharka Anderson & we discuss how as a community weâve been socialized to pass down unhealthy behaviors, and how those toxic behaviors are then passed down to our children.
2019-10-01
1h 04
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(27) I love my God.
This week I am joined by Alwayne Spencer & we discuss oneâs unconditional and unapologetic love for God.
2019-09-24
52 min
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(26) Prison to Power
This week I am joined by Kent âKOâ Osbourne & we discuss our youth and the importance of mentoring and be present for our youth. Tune in.
2019-09-17
38 min
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(25) Black Educators Rock!
This week I am joined by JR Rivera & weâre going to discuss the responsibility of Black male Educators in the school system. Are Black male educators only utilized and respected as disciplinarians than teachers in their school? Do Black Educators have a moral and cultural obligation to teach culturally relevant education to their students and do Black educators have a responsibility to be more than just a teacher to Black students?
2019-09-10
1h 00
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(24) Young, Gifted, & Afrikan
This week I am joined by Zingha Foma & weâre going to discuss being a millennial entrepreneur. What does it mean and look like at a young age to invest in your dreams and what youâre passionate about than to go with what is safe? What does it mean to have a moral & cultural obligation to your people as an entrepreneur? Tune in!
2019-09-03
49 min
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(23) Why settle?
This week I am joined By Zuri Ngozi & weâre going to discuss why women shouldnât settle in relationships. Have you ever tried to be intentionally single, but yearned for a companion? Has your desire ever caused you to give in and settle for someone? Tune in!
2019-07-30
47 min
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(22) Phenomenal Woman, Thatâs Me
This week Sydni Smiley (@_shadesofsyd) and I discussed what it means to stand in one's authentic self as well as the correlation between knowing oneself and womanhood. Tune In!
2019-07-16
54 min
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(21) A Fatherâs Conditional Love
This week I am joined by BJ Fadairo (@kingbjkutz) and our topic and question for the day is how our parentsâ decisions impact our lives. When parenting, is presence alone sufficient for a childâs upbringing. Tune In!
2019-07-09
1h 01
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(20) The Kei to Health
This week, I am joined by Keiera Lavon (@itskeilavon) and our topic and question for the day is Health in the Black community. Does what we eat matter? What does it mean to eat to live? And does what we consider soul food have long-term damaging effects to our bodies? Tune in!
2019-07-02
53 min
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(19) Black women & Intimidation
This week weâre talking about Black women being labeled intimidating whether that be professionally, romantically, or personally. Does being labeled âintimidatingâ offensive to you? Do some people play into the stereotypical role of being âintimidatingâ? Tune In!
2019-06-18
44 min
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(18) In Loving Memory of GâTeasha Fisher
Did you  know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe physical violence, sexual violence, severe stalking from an intimate partner? This week our topic for the day varied from fatherhood, domestic violence, to coping with a loss of a sibling. I asked GT a series of questions from coping with loss of his sister to being a new parent. Tune In!Â
2019-06-11
55 min
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(17) Graduation Blues
This week I am joined by Ashanti McLeod(@ashantiaaliyah) and with this being graduation season, our topic and question for the day is life after graduation. After graduation, does your anxiety hit? Do you begin to feel like youâre not enough or graduation wasnât enough? Or do you begin to feel pressured? Like if youâre not walking in your purpose or in the field you studied that youâre a failure? Does life after graduation bring you happiness or does it just increase your anxiety? Let's talk about it!
2019-06-04
38 min
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(16) wine-ding up with the fellas
The fellas have tuned in and we got their opinion on women approaching men! Tune in as we listen to the fellas give me advice, and discuss sex, dating, and so much more!
2019-05-28
45 min
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(15) wine-ding down w/ the ladies.
Itâs ladies night! When was the last time you sat with your girls and talked about dating and sex? Pour a glass of wine and tune in this weekâs episode of my friends and I talking about women approaching men and so much more!
2019-05-21
55 min
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(14) Manhood & Perseverance
This week, our guest JeMarlo Brown discusses what it means to be a man, to persevere, and how women can support men growth.
2019-05-14
47 min
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(13) Single & Agnostic
This weekâs topic is missing out on a potential good relationship because of spiritual or religious differences. I am joined by Myles Wright and we discuss how being Agnostic has impacted his relationships with Black women. Tune in!
2019-05-07
1h 01
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(12) But when I became a man
This week, Kevin Johnson and I discussed his experiences with heartbreak, choosing himself by distancing himself from family, and how he found his fiancĂ© and Mother of his unborn child! TUNE IN!Â
2019-03-26
55 min
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(11) Keep moving your feet
This week, we are joined by Erica Chisolm and KeAndrea Rivers to discuss different experiences that have shaped Erica into the woman she is today. Tune in.
2019-03-19
49 min
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(10) I love me for the both of us.
This week we had an authentic conversation between Kendon (@afrikendon), Infiniti (@infiniti.dior), and I about wholeness, being complete and knowing when to leave in a relationship.Â
2019-03-12
51 min
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(9) Love & Confidence w/ GYMRATPAT
This week's episode is with Patrick Johnson III (@gymratpat) and we discuss his journey to self-love and how learning how to take better care of his physical and mental health helped him fall in love with himself. He also shares some advice to other people struggling with their health and shares some encouragement to men who are struggling with their self-confidence. Tune in and share your thoughts.
2019-02-26
56 min
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(8) Men struggle too
This week, Alexzander Leseur and I discuss his journey to self-confidence and learning to love himself better.
2019-02-19
51 min
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(7) A Black woman... almost made me hate my people
Join my guest, Mike and I as we discuss how his interaction with a woman impacted his livelihood as a Black man, and left him traumatized and mistrustful of other women. Listen to his healing process as well as how living with Sickle Cell Anemia has impacted his love life and future decisions.
2019-02-13
59 min
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(6) God is talking to me
This weekâs episode I am joined by award winning director, JayTee, and we discuss a snippet of his journey of how walking with God has changed the trajectory of his life, and how he has become a better man because of his relationship with God.
2019-02-05
1h 00
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(5) Finding My Way
Join me as I support my guest Nandi George (@HellooNandi) unpack some of her emotional barriers: being adopted, coping with her Mom's terminal sickness, and struggling with finding her way in the world. Listen to how Nandi copes with some of her barriers and what she encourages others to do who have been in her shoes.
2019-01-29
58 min
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(4) Dad, I forgive you.
Listen to my Dad and I as we discuss our differences and hash out year old misconceptions. Listen to how we individually tried to mend our relationships and finding peace within ourselves.
2019-01-22
51 min
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(3) Hello, Iâm trying.
Joined by my guest, KeAndrea Rivers (@glitznglammm), this episode shares how one can make decisions based on comfort & security instead of peace & happiness, and how that impacts ones life choices.
2019-01-15
46 min
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(2) âMinding Our Businessâ at the cost of WHO?
With the controversial documentary about R. Kelly recently released, this episode discusses the code of silence in the Black community when it comes to pedophilia and molestation with guest, Rodrael. We also discuss some of the complex factors that keep us silent from employment agencies, the feeling of choice to even historical trauma, and we include how it impacts our children in public places such as school. You can follow Rod on Instagram at @Rodrael. Letâs keep the conversation going and the questions coming!
2019-01-08
59 min
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(1) Dining Room Table
This episode discusses the importance of a "dining room table," and it's impact on families with guest, Shantelle Blackburn. You can follow her on Instagram @shantdb.Â
2019-01-02
45 min