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Tea with Meek & NiqueThe Wrap Up00:41 - And we back, and we back, and still black! Can you believe that it’s the last episode of Season 3? We have a unique recording setup for this final episode - watch out on social media to see Monique’s temporary studio.
2:35 - But first, what are we sippin’ on? Of course Meek has the Meka Special, peach tranquility tea with citrus mint and a hint of agave. Because she’s at home, Nique made a nice matcha green tea latte with Oatly oat milk and a splash of agave.
4:15 - Let’s tal...2020-10-2039 minTea with Meek & NiqueWhat About Your Friends?00:40 - Welcome back! Today we’re talking about friendships, strong women, supporting each other, and how important it is!
2:15 - But first, what is in your cup? Of course, Meka is having the Meka Classic, her peach, ginger, mint, with a hint of agave. Monique has a delicious South African mango rooibos. So sit with us and sip your tea while we chat.
3:22 - So, we gotta talk about friends. Meek tells us about her tribe, her girls that have been with her for decades, and reflects on how their relationships have...2020-10-1330 minTea with Meek & NiqueIntentional Matrimony: COVID Edition00:40 - We back! Thrivin’ and survivin’. We’re excited about this episode today because we’re talking about the state of our marriages and all about our husbands, the lessons, the takeaways, and how we are doing it together.
2:55 - But first, what are you sippin’ on? Meka has the Meka blend, a peach, citrus, mint blend with just a hint of agave. Nique has peach oolong tea, a nice fruity, black tea. Be on the lookout for a tea list!
4:05 - Getting right into it: The State of Our Marriages. For Meka, sh...2020-10-0630 minTea with Meek & NiqueDog Moms00:40 - And we back! We are on top of it today - we are starting with what we’re sipping on. Meek has her Meka Classic, her peach, mint, and ginger, while Nique has got her trusty citrus mint.
4:05 - Today, we are talking about all things four-legged, our furry best friends, we’re talking dog moms today. If you have furbabies, this episode is for you! Monique starts off with her story of how she is dog-mom-adjacent. She is a surrogate dog mama, loving and supporting her pups from afar, but it’s just not a pe...2020-09-2923 minTea with Meek & NiqueCurrent 2020 Perspectives00:40 - Hey mamas, welcome back! We back and still Black and excited to be here with you! Don’t forget your tea. You know what Meka is sippin on - her peach, mint, ginger classic with honey mixed in. Monique is changing it up today by sipping on some matcha.
04:32 - This year of 2020 has been something else for us all. The ladies reflect on how they brought in 2020 and how different the start of the year was from our current situation. We’ve all learned so much since the pandemic hit, but what exactly have...2020-09-2231 minTea with Meek & NiqueNavigating Virtual School00:45 - We’re back! We all made it through another day of virtual learning at home in this crazy pandemic. And that’s what this episode is about - how we’re making it through distance learning, what we’re learning while our kids are in school at home, and what our escapes are looking like now. Who else has personal time in the car or at the Target drive-thru?
04:56 - So, what have been the biggest challenges of school-at-home so far? For Meka, she’s in the first week of kindergarten and it is a struggle...2020-09-1542 minTea with Meek & NiqueFit(ish)00:42 - The ladies are back! We have an exciting topic today - fitness! Monique is the fit momma and Meka has just started her own “sweat-xy” fitness journey, so we’re talking from every perspective. Remember, the kids are always watching, so let’s be good examples. There are so many ways to incorporate exercise into family time and it makes it so much more fun!
4:44 - Meek talks about taking the plunge and buying herself the Peloton bike. Make sure to check out her blog post about the reasons why it’s worth that investment...2020-09-0832 minTea with Meek & NiqueHow Are You Really?00:80 - And we back, and we back, and still black! Are you sipping with us, communitea? Today, Meka is sipping on her fave Peach Ginger and Mint tea, and Nique is changing it up with some peppermint. Christmas in July, anyone?
2:20 - This episode is all about how we are doing; like really, how are you? What sparked this was a sentence in a Bible plan - “we walk through life with our masks on” - that captures how we have to change our authentic selves. If you’re wearing your mask and I’m wearing m...2020-09-0132 minTea with Meek & NiqueCovid and Chill1:12 - This episode, we’re starting with the tea. Meka is sipping on her trusty Peach, Ginger, and Mint tea, and Nique has a Hibiscus Berry with a dash of agave. Good tea for today’s episode.
2:30 - The ladies dive into the fun things that they and the kids have been doing while in Covid lockdown. Meek shares about how she took her family to a drive-through farm to see and feed all the different animals, which was so fun for the kids (but expensive for mama)! Video on that coming soon....
6...2020-08-2525 minTea with Meek & NiqueWe Back and Still Black00:40 - We back! The ladies are ready for a new season and are going to push their conversations to the next level to address and reflect on what is happening in the world.
2:20 - Meka gives a life update about her career and catches us up on changes that she has been through in recent months. She made plans to leave her job in June, but Covid came through and changed everything.
6:15 - The ladies reflect on how Covid has impacted their lives, how it has been a humbling experience, and how...2020-08-1833 minTea with Meek & NiqueThe Wrap Up0:40 - It’s the wrap up! This season flew by. Before we get into the final episode of season two, what are we sipping on? Meek has a classic peach and ginger tea, and Nique is enjoying a spearmint tea with a dash of agave.
3:20 - There is so much going on in the world right now… The ladies discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting and disrupting the world and their lives. But it also offers a great chance to clean, declutter, read, and rest in your space!
6:38 - Meka and Nique r...2020-03-2425 minTea with Meek & NiqueThat Rona & Nique's Birthday2020-03-1715 minTea with Meek & NiqueSpring Break Ideas02:15 - First, before we move forward what tea are we sipping on? Meek is sipping on some raspberry leaf tea and Nique is sipping on Honey Lemon. They conclude that the studio tea staples are Raspberry leaf, Peach and Ginger and Spearmint. We hope you have a good situation in your cup as well!
03:35 - Nique reveals this episode's theme, “Spring Break Ideas”. They both have the spring break fever, Meek is so ready for the warmth and some sun rays. Nique acknowledges that she is soft living in NC compared anywhere up north where there...2020-03-1030 minTea with Meek & NiqueFamily Routines01:24 - The ladies are hype to be here today, it is a bit chilly outside, but sunny. First, before we move forward what tea are we sipping on? Meek is sipping on some raspberry leaf tea with a half teaspoon of agave, Nique is sipping on a matcha green tea latte, she went latte style this time, so it’s with oat drink, it isn’t super sweet but she brought a chocolate bar to balance the sweetness.
02:40 - Nique reveals this episode's theme, “Family Flow”. They are both routine queens and Meek does not feel like...2020-03-0334 min
Tea with Meek & NiqueA Week That Was00:54 - Nique reveals this episode's theme, they will be covering the past week’s life events they deemed: The Week that Was. Meek starts with her low point of the week, but first, what tea are we sipping on? Nique is having a blueberry lavender tea and Meka is enjoying a ginger tea, she loves her some spice. Meek continues with her story on the endless laundry cycle that keeps repeating in her life.
05:26 - Nique talks about the weekend spent at her yoga teacher training class, PYTT and all of the accomplishments it brought. Mee...2020-02-2517 minTea with Meek & NiqueThe Great Non-Debate: Career or SAHM Life1:30 - Welcome back to Tea with Meek and Nique! Let’s start with the tea we’re sipping on - Meek is sipping on some peach tranquility tea, she has really been on a peach kick lately. Nique is sipping on raspberry leaf tea which if you don’t know ladies is an awesome tea for women to drink that helps with your menstrual cycle and so much more. We hope you are sipping on something great mamas.
3:29 - Today’s topic is our experience as being both Stay at Home Mom’s and Career Mom’s. Thi...2020-02-1835 minTea with Meek & NiqueMom-Time: Self-Care 10100:45 - Welcome back to Tea with Meek and Nique! Today’s episode will be on self-care but first, what are we sipping on? Meek is having a peach tranquility tea, Nique is having a mango and ginger tea
02:34 - Making time for you. How we make time for ourselves, pour into yourself first. For Nique, self-care is how she is able to function. She shares her favorite way to pour into herself and Meek shares what works for her.
08:36 - Nique gives tips on inexpensive ways to achieve some great at-home self...2020-02-1126 minTea with Meek & NiqueMothering Multiples & Beyond Tea Time w/Kache´ Byrd00:45 - Welcome back to Tea with Meek and Nique! Today we have a guest! Kaché Byrd is joining us in the studio to share her inspiring story of motherhood, but first, let's start with the tea we’re sipping on. Kaché is enjoying a mango ginger tea, Meka is having a vanilla chai and Nique is on her licorice again with a throat soothing tea with licorice and hibiscus.
02:54 - Meek gives Kaché a moment to introduce herself. Mother of 6, wife, daughter of Jesus Christ and a fulltime creator at heart. She shares how she ended...2020-02-0433 minTea with Meek & NiqueA Moment of Reflection: Kobe Bryant 1978-20202020-01-2815 minTea with Meek & NiqueThe Husbands00:47- The husband's are in the house!!
1:43 - JoColby and Pierce, the husbands of Meek and Nique introduce themselves. The two husbands express their appreciation for their wives, they also state how proud they are of Meek and Nique. Also, they break down their background and their occupations.
4:45 - For the first topic, they will interrogate - ahem.. discuss anniversaries, and how long they’ve been married.
7:30 - Nique tells the story of how Pierce and her met. It begins at a club with her friend where she saw Pierce sitting under what see...2020-01-2141 minTea with Meek & NiqueHappy & Healthy New Year2:05 - Meek and Nique describe the tea that they’re sipping on. Meek is sipping some medicine ball tea from Starbucks. She’s put a twist on it and substituted the lemonade for peach juice instead. Nique is drinking peppermint licorice tea and is hopped up on the natural exhilaration from her concoction.
3:35 - These two highly intelligent women break into season two by discussing the highlights of 2020.
3:49 - Intentions for 2020, just being able to soak up the moments that you are given with your family and being more intentional with life. Meek took a page...2020-01-1438 minTea with Meek & NiqueThe Wrap Up00:41- And we’re back Meek and Nique finish off their season with memories from previous podcast episodes.
02:59- They're going to hit on 5 different takeaways from Season 1.
03:17- The rap up, in the first point Nique has two episodes that she considers to be her favorite. She then goes on to explain why they are her favorites. Meek does the same but in reference to one favorite episode.
07:43- What's the most exciting thing about podcasting so far? Both Meek and Nique explain how the audience connection makes podcasting exciting to do. For e...2019-11-1931 minTea with Meek & NiqueEnnea What?00:41 - Welcome back to Episode 9 of Tea with Meek and Nique! We are taking a short break over the holiday, but we will be back strong in 2020 as we continue to build our brand. Today's topic is the Enneagram, we’re talking about what it is, why we love it, how knowing our type has helped us, what surprised us from our test results and how the results even guide our mothering.
04:56 - First, let’s define the Enneagram? From the Magnolia Journal, page 48 from the Fall of 2018. ‘Often misunderstood as simply a personality assessment used to describ...2019-11-1234 min
Tea with Meek & NiqueRaising Black Children in America00:40 - And we’re back! Meek and Nique catch each other up with how they’re feeling (all the ailments and faux hangovers), and are changing it up a little this episode. Instead of pulling a topic from the Tea Jar, they are going straight to the communitea with a Q&A session.
02:10 - Our first question is from Kiera, who asks: What does it look like to raise black children in America today? What does it look like more specifically for your individual families?
02:30 - First, shout out to our commun...2019-11-0534 min
Tea with Meek & NiqueOur Journey into Motherhood00:40 - Welcome back! We’re excited for this next episode, but first, what tea are we sipping on today? Meek is still going strong with the ginger tea while Nique has jasmine green tea today. Wherever you are, pour yourself some tea, slow down, and sip with us.
02:32 - Let’s choose a topic from the Tea Topic Jar! Today, we’re going to talk about our birth stories. Share about your birthing experiences, and what you learned that can help the community. We’ve got so many babies and so many stories!
03:0...2019-10-2934 minTea with Meek & NiqueHealth is Wealth Mama00:40 - We’re back! Meek and Nique are still on a high from celebrating their podcast launch, meeting followers and new listeners, having a good time. What an awesome experience!
01:58 - What are we sippin’ on today? We’ve got a berry hibiscus tea and ginger turmeric tea, but it’s still 95 degrees in NC so we’re going to sip slow and spill slow.
02:43 - Meek chooses today’s topic from the tea jar is: What health challenges do you have or have you faced? What keeps you strong? Share a tip for our...2019-10-2228 minTea with Meek & NiqueMom Guilt is REAL00:53 - Welcome to Tea with Meek & Nique! Today, we’re sipping on some delicious mango and ginger tea, while we discuss our tea-topic of mom guilt. Three questions are going to drive our conversation, which are: What gives you that feeling? How do you deal with it? And, what did you discover though experiencing mom guilt?
01:30 - Meek and Nique share how relevant mom guilt is for them all the time. We define it as something that makes you feel bad about not doing your motherly duties, because you’re doing something else. Sometimes, those other...2019-10-1523 minTea with Meek & NiqueRaising Strong Children01:30 - The ladies start off by telling us what they’re sippin’ on today. Meek and Nique are enjoying a tea blend that Monique brought back from her vacation to the Netherlands, called a Blue Detox. Nique explains it’s got some pineapple, green tea, other herbs; sounds amazing!
02:18 - Tea Topic for today! The selection from the tea jar today gives us the topic of “How are you raising strong children?” Between our hosts, there are seven, strong, different children to talk about, aged 2 years to 18 years old. To have children who are strong, independent...2019-10-0831 minTea with Meek & NiqueMomSLAY01:06 - Welcome back to Tea with Meek and Nique! Let’s start with the tea we’re sipping on - Meka and Nique are both enjoying some Spearmint tea, which is supposed to be beneficial for your skin and good for your system (but please, get your medical advice from your physician!)
03:10 - Today’s tea topic choice from the Topic Jar is: mom wear! We’re always hoping that our listeners are slaying the day with their looks, but looking good takes effort. Our hosts are rocking their cute, comfy, podcasting outfits, complete with MomSlay s...2019-10-0128 minTea with Meek & NiqueNavigating Toxic Relationships00:15 - Welcome back to Episode 2 of Tea with Meek and Nique! We’re introducing our new Jar of Questions to help us pick topics to discuss on the podcast.
01:00 - To start, let’s go over what tea has been steeping in our cups, so Meek and Nique let us know what they’ve been sippin’ on - literally and figuratively. We’re always open to listener suggestions for some new teas for our communi-TEA of moms to try!
02:45 - We’re going to talk about our week and life updates are happening...2019-09-2429 minTea with Meek & NiqueMoms Just Wanna Have Fun00:40 - The topic for Episode 1 is having fun! Mamas need their fun and let their hair down too. We reminisce about life in our 20s, going to college, late nights and dancing…
04:40 - But now as grown, working women, being wives and mothers, how do we have fun? Meek and Nique’s journeys (and signature songs) their young lives have been different, but now they enjoy home life with their kids and family, having good conversations, and spending time with others.
07:00 - Nique talks about her love for travel and exploration with her...2019-09-2428 minTea with Meek & NiqueSo HERE'S the TEA!00:25 - Our hosts kick-off by finally ending their “conversation fast.” Every time Meek and Nique talk on the phone, they end up with a mini-podcast - so they decided to make a real podcast!
01:13 - What is Tea with Meek and Nique? It’s a little bit of everything! Meet and Nique are North Carolina-based, highly melanated mamas cranking out podcasts every Tuesday.
02:15 - Today, we’re talking all things motherhood, career, spirituality, being a wife, doing it all. Meek has four little ones under the age of 11 - three boys and a girl...2019-09-1822 min