Shows
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ S Dot WordsmithAzucar sits down with the brilliant writer mind of S. Dot Wordsmith. They explore the poetry space and the film landscape in order to inspire and bring fresh points of view and authentic stories. Look out for S. Wordsmith and his book, Chelby's Hairoics & future film/tv collaborations.
2025-09-1138 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ JadeAzucar sits down with wordsmith, spoken word poet and scientist Jade to discuss his origins, mental health, his interests and his Freshman Class poetic journey. How do we care for the poet? My counseling clinic , REIN, INK is raising funds for the "Kintsugi Poetix" therapy program focused on caring for creatives in their process and maintaining their mental health. DONATE! If you have any topic or mental health question you would like us to cover, DM the podcast @lavidadulcepod or the parent company @lasugarfactory1016
2025-08-2829 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: Malcolm Jamal WarnerIn honor of his birthday, Soliaka and Azucar discuss the impact of Malcolm Jamal Warner. From Theo on the Cosby Show, to Dr. Austin on The Resident to poet and musician with Miles Long, Malcolm Jamal Warner lived a life of intention and authenticity. If you have any topic you want us to talk about DM the podcast @lavidadulcepod or parent company, LA Sugar Factory LLC @lasugarfactory1016
2025-08-2137 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Erica FerminYa'll are not ready for this episode! Finally I got to sit down for a quick chat with my favorite duet partner, artist Erica Fermin @acrylic_euphoria on Instagram. We talk art, spiritual connection and creation as well as collaboration in various spaces. Check out www.ericafermin.com
2025-07-1725 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: Movie Edition: Tyler Perry's StrawSolaika is back ! Azucar and Solaika are reviewing STRAW, performances of Taraji P Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepard. We talk candidly about the state of America and the plight of trying to survive in this capitalist nation. Anything we missed? DM us @lavidadulcepod or @lasugarfactory1016 on Instagram.
2025-07-1051 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Untucked Shirt Part 2Azucar sits down again with Untucked Shirt for part 2 of this supersized interview to nerd out on spoken word, poetry, film and music. We leave no crumbs when talking about inspirations, men's mental health, safe spaces for the arts, creating a better world and how to recharge your spirit.
2025-07-0346 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Untucked Shirt Part 1Azucar interviews Untucked Shirt about his happenstance entrance into the poetry scene, mental health, trauma, black excellence, short attention spans and so much more! Subscribe to our Youtube and Patreon to see Untucked Shirt and Azucar in action. If you have any burning or unanswered questions, feel free to DM us @lavidadulcepod or @lasugarfactory1016
2025-06-2632 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: Red Light, Green Light, Love on MeOn this episode of Werk Well Wednesday, Solaika is Back!!!! We are talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Let's know the signs of bad, toxic relationships and good, empowering relationships. Let's grow in love together. Let's be better together! It's 2025, we MUST do better!
2025-06-1934 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ J Rose Part 2Azucar sits down with Spoken Word Poet , Curator and Grammy Diva J. Rose. J. Rose lays down wonderful gems about creating a platform, crafting spoken word and organizing life as an artist, host, mother and student. In Part 2, we explore The Rose Garden Events and the Spoken Word scene in NYC. Make sure you get your LEGENDS tickets! You will not be disappointed.
2025-06-1239 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ J Rose Part 1Azucar sits down with Spoken Word Poet , Curator and Grammy Diva J. Rose. J. Rose lays down wonderful gems about creating a platform, crafting spoken word and organizing life as an artist, host, mother and student. This is just part 1... Stay tuned for Part 2 next week for more gems!
2025-06-0532 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: Personality Disorders - BorderlineWerk Well Wednesday has a new guest host! Solaika! If you have an questions for us to answer, DM us on Instagram: @lavidadulcepod OR @lasugarfactory1016 Solaika joins us to talk all things Borderline personality disorder and how it shows up in relationships. Solaika and Azucar dive into the hallmark behaviors of Borderline Personality Disorder and what to do when you encounter it. We dissect certain key plot points in a future episode of "Welcome to the Sugar Factory", I told him to go to therapy. Stay tuned for the full Therapuetic Tea episode July/ Aug 2025.
2025-05-2935 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: Isolation CultureLarry is back with Azucar to talk about how today's culture has changed into inflated masculinity on both men and women. They discuss the difficulty of men expressing emotions and other things that prevent lasting healthy relationships. Excuse the coughing... the show must go on!
2025-05-2239 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Poet & Novelist Shima Part 2!In Part 2 of this supersized Ask Azucar episode, Azucar interviews writer Shima about all things poetry and thrillers! They talk about the dreads of getting older and our legacies. Join the journey and take the creative leap with them. Subscribe to Patreon.com/lasugarfactory for BTS and collaborative projects between Shima and Azucar! Sorry for the echo, no more earpods for interviews.
2025-05-1543 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Poet & Novelist Shima Part 1In Part 1 of this supersized Ask Azucar episode, Azucar interviews writer Shima about all things poetry and thrillers! They talk about breaking expectations and writer's block while being authentically themselves. Join the journey and take the creative leap with them. Subscribe to Patreon.com/lasugarfactory for BTS and collaborative projects between Shima and Azucar! Sorry for the echo, no more earpods for interviews.
2025-05-0830 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Meghan Dhawan Part 2Azucar talks with fledging poet, Meghan Dhawan. They talk about everything creative dabbling into dreams, goals, cultural expectations and tackling mental health. Dive into part 2 of this super sized season 2 opener. Make sure to follow her @meghan.on.the.mic. Stay tuned for the multiphypenate collaboration between these two powerhouses. Subscribe at patreon.com/lasugarfactory to get BTS and poems mentioned in this episode
2025-05-0141 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Meghan Dhawan Part 1Azucar talks with fledging poet, Meghan Dhawan. They talk about everything creative dabbling into dreams, goals, cultural expectations and tackling mental health. Dive into this part 1 of this super sized season 2 opener. Make sure to follow her @meghan.on.the.mic. Stay tuned for the multiphypenate collaboration between these two powerhouses. Subscribe at patreon.com/lasugarfactory to get BTS and poems mentioned in this episode
2025-04-2336 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Dale GenesisAzucar interviews fellow Multihyphenate Artist /Dancer/ Poet and Teacher Dale Genesis! Enjoy the gems on how to live your best life and infuse your creativity in all that you do. We share some self care tips and how to connect to spirit to improve your artistic ability! Dale also shares some secret projects to be on the look out for!
2024-11-1434 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: 7 Stages of Grief & What's Next in 2025In the final Werk Well Wednesday of Season 1, Azucar talks about the 7 stages of grief regarding the election and how to handle the results through a moral and biblical standpoint. She will walk you through the 7 stages and some self care tips to continue your life after a loss or a disappointment.
2024-11-0740 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Artist Jose CastilloAzucar sits down with fellow kindred spirit , Jose Castillo. As a long time friend and travelling artist, the two catch up and explore the rollercoaster of ART and LOVE.
2024-10-3143 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ International Artist StarsitaAzucar talks with Music Artist Starsita about music, ancestors, being an immigrant and how you can make your mark after experiencing a tough beginning. Starsita shares her struggle and her drive to inspire others to connect with those who want to be the first , be different and be authentic. She will forever embody the spirit of the Sweet Tea Crew!
2024-10-2437 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Ron Artest Sr.Azucar sits down with Ron Artest Sr to talk basketball, mental health and the REIN collaboration with THE ARTEST FOUNDATION.
2024-10-1024 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: What is Healthy? w/ Special Guest Trish TyneAzucar is back with Trish for this special episode of "Werk Well Wednesday" to discuss Mental Health, what it means to be bipolar, the difference between type 1 and 2, along with grandious delusions and the importance of grounding and other tools to connect yourself. The two also discuss what it looks like to hold the duality of what it is to be healthy and survivors of mental struggles.
2024-10-0336 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: The Art of the First Date PT. 2 & ExpectationsAzucar and Larry continue to explore "The Art of the First Date" and expectations along with 5 actionable steps for success and enriching relationships. Please DM your questions & comments.
2024-09-0540 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Certified Life Coach & Friend Trish TyneAzucar and her college friend Trish talk everything from mental health wellness to diagnoses to music and organization in this healing interview with this talented multihypenate and life coach. If you would like the poem mentioned in the episode, become a member of my patreon: patreon.com/lasugarfactory.
2024-08-2932 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Poet Ashly!Azucar sits down with friend and Mental Health advocate Ashly to talk poetry, mental health, trauma and recovery. The two share their goals for the mental health industry and their future as therapists while giving some good advice for those struggling to be authentic and challenge the mental health stigmas!
2024-08-2234 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well Wednesday: The Art of the First Date PT.1As requested, Azucar and Larry talk about "The Art of the First Date". in Part 1 of this timely and much needed discussion, they discuss their first dates, expectations, and much more!
2024-08-0140 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Sisters & College Frat Hannah & RachelThis is a special episode of Phi Sigma Pi reunion. Azucar interviews Hannah Skrebets and Rachel Samaroo. These two women are sisters and a force to be reckoned with on their own and together. Azucar, Hannah and Rachel reminsce about the college days and give advice to creatives on how to find peace between being creative and still in the corporate world. If you have any suggestions for guests, DM the podcast @lavidadulcepod. Thank you #sweetteascrew for supporting the arts. Subscriptions (patreon.com/lasugarfactory) and Donations @simonenikkole on Venmo are always accepted for Azucar to...
2024-07-1829 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarI Told Him We Were RelatedWelcome to the Sugar Factory Season 1 Episode 5: I Told Him We Were Related Cast: Simone Nikkole as Melody Janelle Grins as Jazmine Ronje James as Elise Shadow as William/Rae Sharon "Shazza" Williams as Angel Justus King as Mike
2024-07-1110 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Bianca BethuneAfter 3 months of set, filming and promo, the day is finally here! Azucar sits down with family! One of the Day 1s, Bianca Bethune to talk their beginnings, creativity, God and of course the Bad Boys Franchise. #Meggie4life
2024-07-0440 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarS3xual Addiction & NarcissismAzucar & Larry discuss Sexual Addiction and Narcissism in Relationships Don't forget to subscribe and become part of the #sweetteascrew on Patreon. Send your questions to Azucar in her DM's on Insta: @lavidadulcepod OR @lasugarfactory1016 OR email lasugarfactory1016@gmail.com if you have a story connected to your question! #ASKAZUCAR #WERKWELLWEDNESDAY
2024-06-2032 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWelcome to the Sugar Factory: I Told Him No More Outta Wedlock BabiesW2SF Season 1, episode 3: "I Told Him No More Outta Wedlock Babies" & Trailer for the movie: Melody & Metaphor, the Hip Hop Love Story Cast of "I Told Him No More Outta Wedlock Babies": Simone Nikkole as Melody Megan Kroeger as Ms Ellison / Bailey Connie Galvan as Stephany Shadow as Rebecca/ Carole Barzz McVay as Metaphor Buda as Emmet Sharon "Shazza" Williams as Ivy
2024-06-1342 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Comedian Larry BoccioLarry is back again! Larry and Azucar met on the first day of her graduate studies at Columbia University and have experienced a roller coaster of a friendship. Both are on different sides of the aisle but still have love for one another. See this friendship in action as Azucar asks Larry about his Staten Island and Queens beginnings, his continued resilience, and his comedic resurgence.
2024-06-061h 11
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWelcome to the Sugar Factory: I Didn't Want to be a Teenage MotherThe Full Episode of "I Said I Didn't Want to be a Teenage Mother." Melody gets her first boyfriend and we begin the origin Story of "Azucar"! Get ready to sip some Spicy Tea! Cast of "I Said I Didn't Want to be a Teenage Mother.": Simone Nikkole as Melody Shadow as Clay Connie as Stephany
2024-05-3020 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Host Nathan P.Azucar and Former Spoken Word/ Open Mic Host Nathan P., reminisce and discuss their admiration for Prince's artistry, the importance of artistic growth, and their experiences in the poetry and comedy circuit. They also delve into the challenges of forming bonds in competitive slam environments, the value of maintaining humility in relationships with successful individuals, and an important collaboration on the Kintsugi project. Lastly, they highlight the importance of finding one's place and true self,and their shared mission to address social issues and improve human connection.
2024-05-2352 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWelcome to the Sugar Factory: I Showed Him I Had No HometrainingThe Full Episode of "I Showed Him I Had No Home Training" The Sweet Teas Crew will receive the Act 4/Epilogue of this Entanglement! Subscribe to "LA Sugar Factory" on Patreon. & @lavidadulcepod on Instagram Cast in "I Showed Him I Had No Home Training": Simone Nikkole as Melody Connie Galvan as Stephany Alex Townsend as Cade
2024-05-1633 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarWerk Well WednesdayAzucar answers "What is love look like?" part 2, What is the difference between hearing and listening?, and explains the love languages giving and receiving, with long time friend and guest, Larry Boccio.
2024-05-091h 30
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarTRAILER: I Showed Him I Had No HometrainingAiring 5/1/2024 8p! In Part 1 of "I showed him I had no home training" , Melody finally gets attention from a boy she's been crushing on for years... Let's see what happens! Remember to subscribe to be eligible for #freebiefridays GIVEAWAYS!
2024-04-2506 min
Living the Sweet Life with AzucarAsk Azucar w/ Johnny Pacheco & Werk Well Wednesday Sneak PeekFor this 1st Premiere hour, Azucar interviews Johnny Pacheco, nephew of Johnny Pacheco from the group Fania!, who worked with Celia Cruz. Johnny inquires about the Azucar origin story and what behind some of her books, Sidepiece Sanctifications and TO Love Azucar. Later, Johnny and Azucar scour social media to present a preview of "Werk Well Wednesday" answering 3 of your questions from the cyberverse and interwebs! Keep those questions coming everyone. These 2 segments will occur biweekly so if you don't hear your question today keep listening because Azucar wannts to answer all of y...
2024-04-2454 min