Wise and Wine Podcast

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: Definition of the word “crust” Gina should meet Clint’s mom  Value of learned conflict  Airris is a Liar Liarpants  Not calling your in-laws mom/dad Oh, and brother shared who MAFS UK is so much better! #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Tony Tran on Unsplash

Erin Hattamer grew up in a small town with a Roman Catholic upbringing.  Couple that with the opportunity to perform in theater since 4th grade and you have all the ingredients of a successful comedian/writer/actor, right? Sort of. Erin is funny, but Erin is practical. And comedy is an unstable career. She attempted to find stability in other areas until an academic route to comedy presented itself.  This added a seriousness to her craft, particularly while working on her creative non-fiction writing thesis about her eating disorder.  Erin took a break stress and un-funness by viewing refrigerator organization videos on Tik Tok. On a whim, she posted a comedic sketch that earned over a 1 million views overnight on TikTok.   Now, Erin is blazing a new path for an under 30 queer woman from Adam Sandler’s home state managing mental health who is using her platform for funny, but also to let people from different communities know they’re heard Oh, we deep dive into her Semester At Sea experience, the one I only got to see on MTV. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #lgbtq #comedy #tiktok #disorderedeating #mentalhealth TIK TOK Erin Hattamer INSTAGRAM @erinhatta

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: Nicole’s dad is the MVP  Airris is showing his work Efficient relationship sex People who build empires aren’t boring  Gina bonding with Clint over a haircut  Decision Day predictions  Oh, and brother accidentally drops big news! #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Pineapple Supply Co. on Unsplash

Samantha Sacchi’s family tree is rooted in entrepreneurship. Roots that stretch to Venezuela, Spain, Italy and Lebanon have given her a global perspective on how people determine their priorities. Procuring 2 bachelors degrees and a masters degrees in different countries helped her set a gauge for difficulty in pursuit of a goal. It showed her that earning hard things requires hard word. Submitting resumes to countless of jobs after college, waiting to be picked for an entry-level position felt neither hard, nor earned. Samantha’s style was more the “re-tool the job description of an internship so well that they offer you a full-time role”. Until it wasn’t. A health scare during a time when she grinding in her career lead her to spend 8 life-changing days in Spain. Eight days to know that her next path had to align with her emotions and her passions. She spent a year in Australia undoing the career path to build her new vocation. Now, Samantha expands consciousness and brings her clients back to their souls through teaching, facilitation, coaching, mentoring and consulting. Through her business, The Self Club, she creates powerful spaces and programs for people to experience their true power. Samantha has lived in a dozen cities across 4 continents and has no doubt that the bottom line of life is Love. All her work leads back to that. Oh, and we dive into the role the expectations of your parents plays in the career choices of their children. And it’s a doozy! THE SELF CLUB https://theself.club INSTAGRAM @sami.sacchi

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: Recap of our weekends Is Dom an idiot or is she 25? Airiss's "cousin" is San Diego Megan Nicole’s not the chill she thinks she is Gina’s salon is the 3rd in her marriage Why weren’t Clint’s guests dudes? Kirsten’s faker than a Canal St. Chanel Oh, we peeped how color matching was a thing in this episode. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Quinn Buffing on Unsplash

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: Will dogs be an ongoing challenge in MAFS? Puppy adopting vs. shopping Optimists are losers Apartment design after divorce Oh, we match each other with past participants. Poorly. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: The Bat Signal is out for the experts Can you be out in these streets every weekend? Is “Ginger” Clint’s N-word? Airris is the new Olajuwon Would this show be better with a twist? Oh, we go down a Jeremy Meeks rabbit hole. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of the “Married at First Sight” reality TV show discusses the week’s episode with her married, Millennial, little brother. In this episode we take on: Can a mind be changed about having kids? When you make every excuse in the book to avoid boning F**k Boys and their need for attention What exactly are “Gingery features”? Is there a polite way to tell someone you’re not attracted? Oh, and sister almost lost her life scuba diving this week. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #mafsnashville #marriedatfirstsightnashville #blackpodcast #siblingpodcast #recappodcast CONTACT US: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Is “Palladium” a word people don’t know? -  Why Clint is only good for 5 warm months -  Chris might smother Nicole in her sleep - Mack’s mom is a G -  Kissgate Kirsten -  Experts did Airriss dirty with this dog thing - Apologies to past participants Oh, and we talk about our Dad’s reaction to bringing white partners home. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #blackpodcast#marriedatfirstsightnashville #siblingpodcast #recappodcast Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash

Wise & Wanders features the good, the bad and the ugly of a Black woman in her late 40s living, working and traveling abroad. In this episode, I wander through: Living on a grand ain't grand You put your cell phone where? Colombia "fits" me Visible lines - panties and all Gotta get up to slow down Renting an apartment from Bonnie & Clyde #travelcouple #blackandabroad #blackwomenpodcast #colombia #expat #blackexpat

Being the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants means you shoulder the hopes of having a career with income stability and notoriety. At least it did for Katrina Austria Marrero, the first person in her nuclear family to graduate from college in the USA. Katrina’s identity has driven her to pursue careers where she is able to influence marginalized communities toward opportunities that open their lives to choices. In many instances, her sphere of influence was strongest in in educational fields, where she made sure she had a seat at the table. Then she whittled a new table by founding True Student Athletes; a provider of personalized services in academics, college admissions and early career advising for student-athletes from grades 6-12 & beyond in various geographic markets. Her sphere expanded to roles where she managed partnerships and supported employers with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). A mom of 2 young boys with a new full-time role who’s also managing a business with her husband, Katrina is leaning in in ways Sheryl Sandberg could never. Oh, and she is 5-short-3 women and played both basketball and volleyball. Katrina Austria Marrero https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaustria True Student Athletes https://truestudentathletes.com #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #dei #education

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, middle sister and veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watcher little brother. In this episode, we take on: -  New Year, New Us! -  Old Souls, strippers and missing vape pens -  Can someone be too much, even if their tattoos are fire? - Being jealous of a few friend -  The season’s Tia & Tamara Mowry -  The kiss of death of attraction -  Leading with fashion -  Misunderstanding of “humble beginnings” - Couple Roulette - Apologies to past participants Oh, and little brother’s dog barks the entire hour. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsightsandiego #siblingpodcast #recappodcast Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com

Denaya Jones-Reid was looking to earn extra money, not a whole career, when she worked at Charlene’s Kitchen. Observing a Black woman who, not only had her own catering business, but one who was who was superior in her craft, opened the door to a career in hospitality. Dee later found that earning a degree in public relations gave her the technical skills needed in a business. Any business, not just hospitality. Being in the industry in a variety of roles best prepared her for a growing career in the craft cocktail space. As a managing partner at Seelbach’s, a company created to match small batch bourbon and wine distilleries with curious drinkers; Dee got a hardcore crash course in licensing, retail, packaging, and human resources. And because not all 24 hours of her day were filled; Dee co-hosts the Soul Palate podcast to normalize the Black and Brown palate, speak about current events and topics within food, beverage and the world. Oh, and her podcast co-host was featured on the Netflix’s “Drink Masters”. #blackgirlswhiskey #podcast #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcasts #whiskeypodcast DEESTILLED https://www.deestilled.co SEELBACH’S https://seelbachs.com SOUL PALATE PODCAST https://www.deestilled.co/soulpalate CHARLENE’S KITCHEN https://charlenes-kitchen.com

Celine Monfort grew up in the very beautiful French Caribbean island of Martinique. This Type A child was focused on becoming a lion veterinarian in Africa and attended an intensive preparation school after high school to get her there. Interactions with super smart students who were the teensiest bit ignorant pivoted her veterinary path to one where she earned a masters degree in economics and marketing. Eight years in ultra-competitive cosmetic marketing industry in role most people would leave after 2 months gave her the skills she needed to excel in the scuba dive industry. Since then, her life opened to a career as both a documentarian and scuba dive shop owner. One who rarely gets to scuba dive, but one who is changing the face of the industry. Oh, and we debate what makes a rum and coke the “real” rum and coke. TRAVEL 2 SEA https://www.travel2sea.com RICH COAST DIVING https://richcoastdiving.com INSTAGRAM @travel2sea @richcoastdiving

Ed was a kid who loved poetry, music and art. But when you have parents who grew up without electricity or running water, a career as a broke artist isn’t a path they want for their son. Luckily, the entrepreneurial seed was planted early when found success in high school selling custom-made accessories.  Attending an HBCU gave him more than a nickname - it gave him the pride, perseverance, and power he needed to get through a rigorous master’s degree in human behavior. Ed was prepared to take the corporate world by storm. The corporate world had other plans. By then, the entrepreneurial seed sprouted and he created For Love Coaching to give people the tools to help them better understand themselves and their upbringing so they can find (healthy) love in dating and in dating after divorce. Oh, and he is divorced. FOR LOVE COACHING https://forlovecoaching.com/ PROMO CODE 45% Discount Code for Wise & Wine Listeners Promo Code: Love Is Labor TIK TOK @4lovecoach INSTAGRAM @4lovecoach

No guest this week. Just me talking about the shitty managers I've had and offering some questions to ask at your next interview to spot them. Photo by Arlington Research on Unsplash

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Justin can’t see his feelings being spared -  Hobbies vs activities -  Mitch’s firmness vs honesty -  Was Morgan a hypocrite? -  Nate is the MVP of the season -  Mitch’s firmness vs honesty -  Migindy powder keg -  Changes needed in selection process Oh, and we open with the divorce of the last remaining couple from the Boston season. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsightsandiego Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com

Meredith Steele thought she was going to take her college degree and become a historical fiction writer, a job that would certainly make her librarian mother proud.  But Life is going to Life, and Meredith went from working in restaurants to being scouted for a job she'd never heard of to seeing her 'for funsies' TikTok account go from 2,000 followers to 50,000 in one day. Through her growing content creation business, Babies of Steele, Meredith has found that people come to her page for the funny; but they stay to see a woman verbally process her mental health, her almost 200-pound body (gasp!), and life that Pinterest did not build. Oh, and she leveraged her followers to help send 40 LGBTQ+ and allied teens to a weeklong overnight leadership camp, called New Leaders Project.  BABIES OF STEELE https://direct.me/babiesofsteele  TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@babiesofsteele  TRAVEL TO COSTA RICA WITH MEREDITH https://trovatrip.com/trips/costa-rica-with-meredith--steele-apr-2022  YOU SHOULD KNOW  New Leaders Project https://www.equalitymaine.org/new-leaders-project-camp

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Justin’s grand gestures -  Nate’s mommy issues -  Mitch’s aggressive honesty -  Miguel’s controlling? Oh, and we share our snap judgements about the Nashville couple cast photos thanks to MAFS Fan. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsightsandiego Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com

Victoria Williams has always carved her own path, but made sure she created one that others could follow. She started playing tennis when she was 6 years old, when a coach took notice of her talent and took extra initiative to develop her skills.  It was a bit of an escape from the rough area she lived with her family, but it also made her a bit of an "other" between her two lives. That was part of the reason she selected an HBCU, where she could be the first of her siblings to attend college.  While a degree in medical field was stable, it did not feed her creative side.  Enter social media, where she could stretch those muscles and find a way toward a new career -- a career that let's her tell her stories her way.  A career that lets people see that a queer, Black, Millennial, managing her anxiety and a beautiful relationship is thriving. Oh, and she organized a protest. TIK TOK  https://www.tiktok.com/@vickto_willy  INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/vickto_willy  YOU TUBE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_sUkWXDp3o  YOU SHOULD KNOW  If you have ADHD and need a focus song, I recommend "Busy Donkey" by Darcy Michael  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP1Mv-0Zwrk

I reached out to a dynamic podcasting team to record a cross-over episode and they said yes! Listen to the insightfully funny friends and podcasters, Stephanie and Igby from the Chisme Queens Podcast to provide unsolicited commentary with my brother and me on “Married At First Sight “— a reality show that pairs complete strangers for a legally binding marriage for 8 weeks to answer the question ‘How much are people willing to embarrass themselves publicly for social media follows?”. Before we deep dive into our thoughts and predictions for Season 15 San Diego participants; we get to know each other, reveal which cast member we’d date, and share our own High School Yearbook- inspired “Most Likely To..” #mafs #mafssandiego#podcast #podcastcrossover

Tayne is a brand manager in product marketing. Ade works in communications for the government. Born to Nigerian parents who were supportive (but not psycho) about their educations; they each earned master's degrees. These very accomplished women also happen to love reality TV shows and created "Altar Call: A Married at First Sight Podcast". At its core, their podcast is two friends who are rooting for love, but side-eyeing the foolishness along the way.  They deep dive into the psychology of the contestants, the impact of the "experts" on these legally binding marriages, show ratings, and a "Where Are They Now" of past participants.  They join me to talk about the real work that goes into putting out a just-for-fun podcast when one of you is Type A and has a hard and fast rule about podcasts that open with idle host banter, and other is super organized but would still like to outsource some aspects of the job.  The three of us meander from Married at First Sight (MAFS) to the challenges Bravo is currently facing with race, why "Love is Blind" had an impeccable first season, and a tiny teaser about the upcoming season of MAFS in their hometown of Houston, TX. Oh, and I learn why Yvonne Orji's impersonation of her parents' Nigerian accent is a little annoying. PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/altar-call-a-married-at-first-sight-podcast/id1522401890 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/altarcallmafs TWITTER https://twitter.com/altarcallmafs PATREON https://www.patreon.com/AltarCallMAFS YOU SHOULD KNOW Nadine Ijewere - First Black Woman to Shoot a Cover for American Vogue https://www.instagram.com/nadineijewere/?hl=en https://www.thecut.com/2021/03/photographer-nadine-ijewere-makes-history-with-vogue.html

When he was a kid, Jacquis Neal turned his mother's laundry basket into a podium and an empty toilet paper roll into a microphone. He was an entertainer before he could explain what an entertainer was. Jacquis grew up on the tougher side of Chicago, where being signed to a label and a run-in with the law eventually led him to theater.  He found he was comfortable on stage and happy when he had a script.  Equal parts WuTang and Oliver Twist, Jacquis discovered he could be successful and be himself at the same damn time.  Now he is an actor, podcaster, comedian, voiceover artist, reluctant writer and all-around entertainer who knows no one can succeed in show business without understanding that it is a business.  And that he can be funny without hurting marginalized groups.  And that entertainers DO have supportive and loving families.  Oh, and we both love MTVs “The Challenge”. JACQUIS NEAL http://www.jacquisneal.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal TWITTER https://twitter.com/jacquisneal YOU SHOULD KNOW Black Theater Coalition https://blacktheatrecoalition.org/

Recap of the first 7 months of our experience relocating to Costa Rica.  I share the expectations I had vs. the reality of moving, working, saving money, how our friends and family have responded, integrating into the culture, and my relationship with Scuba Steve.  Oh, and I get intimately acquainted with term "trailing spouse".

Toran McGill is The Pleasure Priestess. Pleasure Embodiment Coach. VITA Certified Sex, Love & Relationships Coach. Body Doula. Luminary of Pleasure.  Poet and Author of “My Voice on Paper”. She has spent decades training bodies to be athletes, performers, and entertainers, including her own, to perform and confirm to expectation. Now, she can be found creating spaces for people to be free in their bodies. Body Freedom expands confidence, deepens intimate wellness, and increases vitality.  Bringing pleasure back to life from the board room to the courtroom and even into the bedroom. Erecting Conscious Cocks and Liberating Potent Pussies. Through her work, Toran: initiates people to their Sovereignty and Divinity through their bodies erects conscious cocks of GodKings awakens Sex Gods liberates potent pussies for GoddessQueens activates SexGoddess supports people in shifting from a pain and punishment paradigm into their pleasure and potency lifestyle reconnects people to their soulmates (hint: it’s their bodies!) connects mind, body and soul Oh, and she used to work in a law firm. Find Toran McGill at: https://taplink.cc/toranmcgill https://www.facebook.com/toran.mcgill https://www.instagram.com/toranmcgill/ http://linkedin.com/in/toranmcgill https://ThePleasurePriestess.as.me/InitiateMe https://view.flodesk.com/pages/629a51f93601c286f9329d67

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Jarred’s review of Boston Mark’s polo -  Dr. Pepper earning her check -  Needy partners -  A second opinion for Maya -  Morgan is out, Nate is in Oh, and we share the first time we said “I Love You” in our respective relationships. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com

When Rob Poynor was 7 or 8 years old, he went to a parade and decided he would be in a marching band when when he went to college. When he was recruited to a scholastically competitive university that offered to pay for half of his tuition, he declined the offer because the school didn't have a marching band.  From a kid growing up in rural, isolated Arkansas; higher education was prominent in the state. Only, he didn't know many people who actually went, so it was a surprise when people snickered at his plan to study law with no intention of becoming an attorney. Rob's plan was simply to pursue things he was interested in, good at, and helped others.  And he was doing well.  His first year was a breeze. Then a revelation about his sexuality and the confusion of what that would mean to his friends and family changed that path. Rob worked in accounting.  He kept a business owner and his wife from spending all their money on useless stuff.  He opened a comedy club. No matter what he did, he somehow consistently ended up in higher education.  And stayed there for 33 years.  Recently retired, he reflects on how his servant leader style, allyship, and "bull in a China closet" approach to diversity, equity and inclusion made him the professional that his students needed, his staff admired, and the higher ups feared.  Oh, and he shares how Arkansas has a culture of its own.

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Falling in love vs loving someone -  Calling your partner an asshole - Ignoring red flags -  Difference between sensitive & soft -  Asking for what you need -  Being yourself the right way Oh, and Jarred talks about pumping out his dog to help single men meet women. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #podcasting Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

Sadie Jordan describes herself as never one to be quiet. Raised in the northeast of the United States where cultures other than hers were the focus, she was heavily influenced by the Afro-Costa Rican women in her family who put social justice on a pedestal. Education and excellence were modeled by these influential women and Sadie knew she had big shoes to fill, only she wasn’t sure how. She worked in a variety of jobs where she excelled, but none were in service of her passion for travel or social justice. A chance encounter at a hostel during a solo trip exposed her the tourism industry. She immediately enrolled at a community college with a surprisingly robust tourism program and the resources this adult learner needed academically and personally. Sadie became the go-to person for culturally-based experiences at the tourism company she worked for, something her Harvard-graduate colleagues could not. She collected research, created itineraries, and proposed countless ideas to her management on curating experiences for people of color that could set them apart in the industry. When those proposals fell on deaf ears, she knew she had the skills to do it on her own and founded Soul Life Travel. Soul Life Travel specializes in unique, authentic, carefully design tours that include the Afro-Costa Rican and Afro-Latinx heritage and culture that are often left out of Costa Rican travel itineraries. Additionally, they partner with locally-run providers in order to combat the irresponsible tourism that creates an intensifying threat to local culture the exploitation of local communities. Soul Life Travel removes the burden from travelers to find experiences that speak to them. Oh, and she shares how wilding out in Atlanta changed her life. SOUL LIFE TRAVEL https://soullifetravel.net BLACK TRAVEL ALLIANCE https://blacktravelalliance.org TRAVEL NOIRE https://travelnoire.com NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE https://nmaahc.si.edu BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE https://www.bhcc.edu 

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. We have been gone for 3 weeks so we open with a catch-up on our lives — Jarred’s work trip to Nashville (shoutout to *fingers crossed* future sponsor, Nashville Bourbon Steak) and Jenn’s 3-week expensive road trip around Costa Rica In this episode, we take on: -  Krysten being more flexible than Gumby -  Is Jenn ended on Team Nate? - Maya warned everyone up in here -  Half-truths vs. answering what’s asked -  Is insurance owed to a grown-ass adult? -  What secrets stay within couples - We argue about the difference in communication styles between men and women in relationships Oh, and we confirm that pugs are pointless. #mafs #marriedatfirstsight #podcasting Nashville Bourbon Steak https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/ Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica https://manuelantoniopark.com/ Contact us! siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

Randall Arauz graduated from the University of Costa Rica in 1988. His early career was focused on sea turtle conservation, when he worked as the Administrator of the Green Turtle Research Station and then as the Director of the Leatherback National Park in the early 90s. Throughout the 90s he worked as an associate researcher at the University of Costa Rica and founded the Costa Rican NGO PRETOMA in 1997 to initiate on-going community-based sea turtle conservation projects and to seek solutions for the high shrimp trawling induced mortality on sea turtles. In the late 90s he became interested in the longline fleet and its impact on sea turtles, and for 10 years directed an observer program that resulted in the generation of unique longline fisheries data in the region. During this lapse he stumbled upon the shark finning issue and started an on-going campaign that has had domestic, regional, and global impact. Randall has appealed to the Costa Rican legal system repeatedly to obtain benchmark victories, such as the closure of the green turtle fishery in 1999, a mandate to land sharks with fins attached in 2006, an impediment to initiate a Tuna Farm project in 2007, a ban on the use of private docks by the Taiwanese shark fishing fleet in 2010, and a ban on shrimp trawling in 2013. He has officially represented Costa Rica at international conventions such as CMS (2007) and CITES (2013) and has been a member of the official Cocos Island Regional Management Council since 2011. He has held memberships in several IUCN Specialist Groups (Sea Turtles, Sharks and Connectivity Conservation). He currently serves as Marine Conservation Policy Advisor for the Colorado based non-profit Fins Attached Marine Research and Conservation. Oh, and he wants to make a living selling beer to biologists conducting studies when he retires. RANDALL ARAUZ https://www.instagram.com/r_arauz1963/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/randall.arauz CENTER FOR THE RESCUE OF ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES (CREMA) https://www.cremacr.org/en/ CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FRAUNA AND FLORA (CITES) https://cites.org/eng PLAYA CORAZOLITO LODGE https://www.facebook.com/corozalitolodge/

Jessica Stanton's blog says it all:  Travel. Joy.  Black Girl Magic. It could also say:  Entrepreneur.  Creative. Teacher.  Jessica shares how she went from a career in STEM to spending the last 3 years funding her adventures abroad. She is creating social media content that ranges from reviews of wacky international snacks, why people taking "sneaky peak" photos is really not flattering, and the reality of dealing with health issues when you're far from home.  Jessica's striving to educate and be educated, while capturing beauty of a solo female foreigner living her best life with a great tripod and an envious wardrobe.  And we get real about the highs and lows of living in a place where no one looks like you. THE JESSTINATION  https://thejesstination.com/ INSTAGRAM  https://instagram.com/thejesstination FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheJesstination/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Aretha Duarte First Black Latin American Women to Reach Top of Mt. Everest https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/aretha-duarte-makes-history-as-first-black-latin-american-woman-to-climb-mount-everest

Alissa Sharrock's life has been influenced by sports.  She enlightens me on the ways rugby can be like free therapy and shares how a chance encounter with a National Guard magazine article opened her eyes to career she only knew to be a rich man's game. Adopted at 3 days old into a loving family who emphasized the value of hard work, Alissa knew that she didn't have to go to college to feel their love and admiration.  She funnels that determination into a career where women continually challenged both physically and mentally. Oh, and she tells me how NOT to react when you see a 16-foot gator at your job. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/alissajosie/?hl=en FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/alissa.sharrock SNAPCHAT alissajosie YOU SHOULD KNOW Soul Cap https://soulcap.com/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/soul-cap-olympics-fina-ban_n_60e22c34e4b08f6f784bf0e7

Being Black in a predominantly white sport is both rewarding and challenging.  LaRome White starting playing rugby as a way to keep in shape between football seasons...and it completely changed the trajectory of his career and his life. Growing up in a small Kentucky town where he'd been playing football since he was 6 years old; he never considered living outside of Louisville, traveling internationally or meeting culturally diverse people. At 26, he's playing for his second professional Major League Rugby (MLR) team, the Austin Gilgronis, and is using his name to bring more Black Americans into the growing sport of rugby.  With humility and gratitude, he is on a mission to educate Black kids on the importance of expanding their world views. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rome_rugby/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LaRome-White-1759814660993414/ https://fb.watch/4Zy3Oj9TaG/ AUSTIN GILGRONIS https://www.gilgronis.com/our-team/larome-white/ https://www.gilgronis.com/

Jackie Summers spent 25 years in corporate America before he got tired of working with people who didn't look like him.  A health crisis gave him the push he needed to carve out path built on the shoulders of his ancestors.  In 2012, Summers became the first known licensed Black Distiller in the United States. His flagship product, Sorel Liqueur, is based on a 500 year old Caribbean recipe, and is an inaugural recipient of the recently established $50M Uncle Nearest Fund. Jackie is now an acclaimed author, seasoned public speaker, and serial entrepreneur, founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc., and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur. Oh, and he left a legacy for a team to follow which he affectionately deemed "The Fuck Shit Up Committee". SOREL https://sorelofficial.com JACKIE SUMMERS https://jackiesummers.nyc https://www.instagram.com/theliquortarian

David Garza is a father first.  THEN he is an entrepreneur, DJ, instructor, cyclist, kickboxer, teacher and a triathlete. But he didn't just wake up 15 years ago to plan this path.  As the first person in his family to go to college, David earned a degree in Fish and Wildlife Science Management with plans to become a Game Warden. This natural teacher and energizer had to power through his 300-pound body, sobriety, and more than one failure before he was voted one of Austin's Fittest by Austin Fit magazine, Best Cycle Instructor, Best Triathlete, and Person of the Year by TRIBEZA.  With his trademark smile and energy for days, David shares how he is still a work in progress.  Oh, and C4 Energy really needs to put his face on their cans! DJ DAVID GARZA https://soundcloud.com/davidgarza-2 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/davidgarza1 DAVID IN ACTION https://vimeo.com/316600127 LOVE CYCLE STUDIO https://www.lovecyclingstudio.com/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Nichelle Hines https://www.nichellehines.com

Mr. Johnny Ross was a theater kid who knew his career path would be different than anything his school in rural New Jersey prepared him to do. He enrolled in cosmetology school with the goal of working in a hair salon, but the potential for inconsistency in hair coloring and the 9021-no atmosphere of a salon left him unfulfilled.  So, Johnny pivoted to make-up and taught himself everything he needed to know on every single brand at Sephora. Under the guidance of a Store Director who lead by example, he felt empowered to create a haircare training program for the make-up and skincare-loving staff to break into the untapped hair service products in the store. Armed with years of professional freelance make-up artist (MUA) experience at New York Fashion Week, weddings, events, and a college degree he earned in his late 20s; Johnny was about to break through to the career he busted his ass to build. That is, until a global pandemic no one saw coming lost him not one, but two, career-changing opportunities. The pandemic gave him the clarity to see that having a social media presence was his currency to securing work in marketing. Johnny put out a comedy video based on his experience interacting with clients in a New Jersey Sephora and gained 50,000 followers in 1 day. Now he has over 1 million followers and brands like Fenty Beauty (yes, the one created by Rihanna) knocking on his virtual door. Johnny uses his platform to address issues of inclusion in the $532 billion beauty industry with comedy and candor. Oh, and he clarifies why I always get offered the same shade of lipliner every time I go to MAC. TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjohnnyross YOU TUBE https://youtube.com/channel/UC5jWBgcHtwCw7hBhr1hnNQA INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrjohnnyross/ MERCH https://www.bonfire.com/store/mrjohnnyross/

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Friends & Family of the couples -  Mitch and “Stifler’s Mom” -  Why Nate gonna get sold out by Megan - Women talking about penises -  When to stop calling sibling “little” - Our wedding ring selection stories Oh, and we discuss the racial divide between CashApp and Venmo.  #mafs #marriedatfirstsight

Like most people at 17, Felipe Trigueros was not sure what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. He knew he was interested in sports, but not sure if a career as a professional soccer player was going to pan out. Luckily, his parents gave him the freedom to choose any career he wanted and suggested a safe degree in business administration until he could figure it out.  Felipe found work in finance for 2 years. But he hated it. What he didn't hate was learning, hiking, traveling, meeting people and going on adventures.  Your Costa Rica Adventure was created to provide a travel site that gave English-speakers insight on the places Costa Ricans actually go. Felipe curates the site based on places he's visited and loved, which may nor may not be near a waterfall.  With support from his sisters in fashion design and tourism, his goal is to put Costa Rica on the map for people who can't actually find it on one. Oh, and he shares 5 hidden gems that any adventure traveler must see. YOUR COSTA RICA ADVENTURE https://yourcostaricaadventure.com/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@ycostaricaa INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/yourcradventure SULARA WEAR https://sularawear.com/

“Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Jenn’s love for Boston Steve -  What the heck a Day Trader does -  Which couples wrote their own intro -  Overthinking the selection of Jenn’s wedding dress -  Miguel being this season’s Gil -  Potential wedding gifts from Mitch Oh, and we discuss the New York Jets quarterback drama. Because our dad would want it that way.

Johanna B. Voss is a talent manager, trusted by social media influencers who want clarity on how to build their brands, grow their businesses, earn their worth and plan strategically for the future. On behalf of her clients, she’s closed close to $3.5M dollars of brand deals, partnerships and speaking engagements. Her clients have partnered with brands such as Kroger, Walmart, AARP, Little Northern Bakehouse, H&R Block and ALDI. Negotiation is something she thoroughly enjoys be it for her clients, friends or with strangers. Entering her 12th year of working for herself, she understands all about the necessary pivots entrepreneurs take along their journey. Prior to her work in the talent management space, Johanna worked on the Presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and John Kerry for more than 7 years. Johanna is a world traveler, lived in Spain three times, can often be found cycling Colorado's mountain ranges, or asking the question "What if you...?"  Instagram: @johannavoss https://www.johannavoss.com/

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Jenn misses San Diego -  Does everyone need to come from divorce? -  Jenn guesses Jarred's cast crushes -  First Impressions & Predictions BOSTON UPDATES -  Are Steve & Noi are still together? -  What are we hoping to see this season that will erase PTSD from Boston -  Who from Boston would we match with this season’s cast

Siblings Take On… Healthcare & the Black Community Dr. Calvin Lambert, Jr. is the 2nd of of 6 children and an unapologetic nerd who wanted to find a connection between science, society, love of people, and making a difference in his career. Enter medical school, where he was part of the 10% students of color in his class. In additional to a rigorous program, Dr. Lambert dealt with Imposter Syndrome and racism. Finding mentors and patients that looked like him at his residency at an HBCU empowered him to seek opportunities to collaborate with his patients and design anti-racist curriculum with his colleagues to address inequities in healthcare. Now he's an OB-GYN specializing in high-risk pregnancies on a mission to restructure the way patients have access to information Oh, we talk about his observations on how the reversal of Roe v. Wade will impact abortion care in New York State.

When you choose a social media handle like Remedy is Frank, you’re letting people know that you don’t deal in fluff.  Remedy works hard, values her time, and isn’t here for bullshit. From tagging dry cleaning in over 100 degree heat to working in bank fraud to project management in the male-dominated automotive industry; she’s been able to advance in a variety of industries without a college degree. Mainly because she’s been working since she was 14 and has always known what she’s capable of doing. What Remedy is capable of doing is creating a safe space that people can trust. A conscious was born in this woman with a rough childhood who expressed her love and broad perspective of the world and its people in her poetry. A content creator who would rather monetize her Tik Tok on ample corporate budgets rather than the pockets of her supporters; Remedy addresses issues of colorism, cultural appropriation, LGBTQIA+, equity in relationships, sexualization of women, mental health, growth, corporate greed, and bullying. In less than year she has more than 1.6 million likes on her page. Followers come to her page for an education, to feel empowered, and to see her drag trolls with her soft voice and strong message. Oh, and her daughter didn’t unblock her until she had 100,000 followers. TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@lremedy INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/lremedyisfrank/ WISE & WINE PODCAST

Keisha Burchell-Webb has never not had big dreams.  Pediatrician. Journalist for the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Writer for the Cartoon Network. Actress. Podcaster.  With a degree in Public Relations from Florida A&M University, natural talent, and drive; she has all the tools she needs to make those dreams her reality. But life is going to life and she’s had to make some changes in her path. The thread in every position she’s held is being of service to others. Keisha surprised herself by becoming a successful broadcast journalist for 7 years. (And to think, she thought she’d be writing the copy for the talent, not becoming the talent!) While she was able to express her funny, goofy side at work; she was not able to be her truly authentic self. When a number of life events in 2020 changed several of her identities at once, Keisha could no longer stifle the social activism that grew during her years at her HBCU. With a boss who was willfully ignorant to her expressions of racial insensitivities in the workplace, Keisha turned to Tik Tok to share her thoughts and feelings.  And the woman her boss labeled as the “Sensitive Black Girl” is amassing a following of like-minded people. 125,000 (and growing!) people. Oh, and she likes to thrift shop. TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@keisha_nicetomeetcha INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/keisha_nicetomeetcha FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/missburchell

Hannah Williams is a 25-year-old content creator in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area tackling a major issue in the United States: salary transparency. With her viral series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah challenges strangers across the country to share what they do and how much they make to fight discriminatory pay practices in the workforce, and further close the gender pay gap. Hannah uses her platform to educate her community, including sharing ways to strategize your career to reach professional goals, and build generational wealth." Sounds pretty amazing, right? And it is…it’s just not the whole story. Truth is, Hannah wanted to have a career in the sports industry. She is big into to sports, but not so big into running herself ragged for no pay. So she shifted her major and found she had a knack for business. Hannah honed her skills, applied them to competitions, and started her own business to fill a void in the food & beverage industry in her area. And it went really well…until it didn’t. She graduated with debt and took a job that would pay her bills. But living paycheck to paycheck was taking a toll on her financially and personally, so she put her extensive research skills to good use and found a job that paid much better. Over the course of two and half years, Hannah changed jobs 5 times and, ultimately, increased her salary from $40,000 to $115,000. Hannah did experience push back from managers when she presented detailed, highly researched and data-driven rationale for salary increases; which led to wonder what the secrecy in salaries was all about. Oh, and she just quit her last job to pursue her passion full-time.  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet Stan Store https://stan.store/salarytransparentstreet

Nicole Lang has the patience of a turtle, the kindness of a saint, and the cheekbones of a supermodel. I mean, she doesn’t need that last bit to be successful in her career as a real estate agent, but it doesn’t hurt. Real estate was not her dream career when she graduated from high school. Being a veterinarian was. But she met her future ex-husband shortly after graduating and moved to Germany for his career in the military. She worked at a German insurance company that did not fulfill her in any way, shape or form. After moving back to The States and purchasing a home for her growing family, the agent she was working with recognized that she had the chops to be a successful real estate agent. Thinking it was something she could do for a couple hours around her family responsibilities, she gave it go...and quickly realized that she’d need to work hard. Harder than she anticipated. Harder than the people on “Million Dollar Listing” and “Selling Sunset”. You will see her signature red lip, her penchant for being a social butterfly, and passion for supporting veterans. What you won’t see is the hours she spends generating leads, completing countless courses, mentoring new agents, carefully reviewing copious legal documents, or explaining “love equity” to a home owner. You won’t see that, after her divorce, she challenged to herself to purchase a home on her own in 5 years. And did it in 2. Part bougie, part country, this talented networker who loves her kids and her chickens will change what you think you know about a career as a real estate agent. Oh, and she will always be a staunch supporter of Food Banks. Nicole Lang http://theroostwithnicole.com/

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Noi moving the needle on Steve, like Olajuwon -  Steve putting Lindsey on probation -  Katina painting what she wants - finally -  Jasmina and Mike on different pages, books… -  Are we flying people in for dates because Boston is dry? -  Lindsay channeling Cruella Deville -  We give out High School Yearbook Awards to this cast I’m heading to the United States this week, so I’ll pick up a new mic. Please forgive me in advance for the scratchy audio on the last episode of the season. We’ll be back for Season 15 in San Diego. In the meantime, we’re working on episodes where we Take On everything from pay inequity, fraternities, sororities, and more.  If you have recommendations for a guests or topics, you can reach us at: siblingstakeonpodcast@gmail.com Shout out to 90 Designs for another great logo! https://90designs.com/

When a 5-year-old Natasha was asked what she wanted to be she grew up, she had 3 clear goals: pig farmer, Bob Hope's wife, writer. Adult Natasha is a vegetarian, her partner is not a philandering comedian, but she has written the first historical fiction novel on the Black Madonna called "Finding Le Negrita" that is being published in September 2022.  1 out of 3 really ain't bad.  Born in Brooklyn, NY to Costa Rican and Panamanian parents, her focus was on family and education. In fact, her father could not fathom why she would need friends when she was being raised in a brownstone bursting at the seams with aunts, uncles, grandparents and annual trips to Costa Rica to spend with even more people linked to her by DNA and stories. Even after an idiot guidance counselor told her she didn't have what it takes to go to Vassar College; Natasha earned an undergraduate degree (from Vassar!), 2 Master's degrees, and a PhD.  Her passion is to amplify the experiences of people of African descent and enslavement as a professor and author.  The powder-keg of race in the United States compelled Natasha and her husband to move to Costa Rica with their children because, while she and her husband could never have predicted COVID, no part of them was surprised by the 45th President. Even with her self-described "pitiful Spanish", Natasha is able to live a more intentional writing life where, among many other things, she interviewed Costa Rica's first Black Vice-President for Essence magazine and a writes a monthly series about race and diversity in the Tico Times.  She is the founder and host of the Tengo Sed Writing Retreats, an exclusive gathering of global BIPOC writers who gather in Costa Rica.  Oh, and she also became a certified yoga teacher.  You can find more about Natasha and her work at: https://www.natashagordonchipembere.com/ Instagram @natashagordonchipembere 

Fletcher Cleaves is a Memphis native who simply cannot sit still.  He dreamed of a life as an athlete who had the freedom to spend as much time in the water (because it's HOT in The South, y'all) and own the Hangout House where his family and friends would gather.  As a college freshman with a football scholarship to Lambuth University, his vision was within reach. That is, until a driver suspected of texting while driving changed Fletcher's path.  As a quadriplegic whose parents lost their jobs in order to become their son's full-time caregivers,  Fletcher still couldn't sit still.  He re-enrolled in college and earned a degree in Computer Science. He also began promoting the importance of safe driving and overcoming adversity as a professional speaker on ESPN, a National Safety Transportation Board (NSTB) event in Washington D.C., as well as at many schools, colleges, sports teams, community organizations, and businesses.   Along the way Fletcher was bit by the travel bug and The Wheelchair Nomad was created!  Highlighting the challenges of accessibility in travel and how "sure, we have an elevator" can mean different things in different countries, Fletcher is determined to visit every wonder of the world with his signature smile and willingness to try it all.   Oh, and he has gone scuba diving in the Georgia Aquarium and can confirm that Whale Shark is BIG! Fletcher can be found at: Website: https://www.fletchercleaves.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollinonfaith

"Siblings Take on MAFS" where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of "Married at First Sight" discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookier watching brother. In this episode, we take on: -  Was Alyssa looking for a white Olajuwon -  Will Mike hook-up with a roommate  -  How long before Katina & Olajuwon create a brand of cookware -  Steve seeing Lindsay from a mile away -  Mark needs to fire his tailor -  "Where Are They Now?" predictions Oh, and we chuckle at our dads inability to adjust to changing cultural nomenclature.

Hoja Lopez is also a first-generation Venezuelan who saw a slew of people with advanced college degrees as a child, but no one who liked to come up with fanciful stories and perform like she did.  Following the path of the academics before her left her unfulfilled in college and she dropped out. Working in jobs that felt temporary gave her the space to pursue her true passions - improv and comedy.  By day she was a technical recruiter charged with diversifying a male-dominated STEM industry, by night she was finding spaces that let her creative flag fly.  Now she gets paid real money to be a comedian, producer and writer.  She is the creator and host of Gay News, a monthly satirical web-series focused on intersectional stories, and host of Lemonada Media’s podcast, I’m Sorry.  Hoja is also a performer and teacher at The Annoyance Theater and The Second City in Chicago, Illinois.   You can find Hoja Lopez across social media platforms @alohahoja

“Siblings Take on MAFS” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married At First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie watching brother. In this episode, we take on: How my brother feels about being right Why Alyssa is still a trash bag How most of the men came out looking good this season Is gondola really that difficult a word Is there ever a good time to show nipples Reunion Predictions Photo by Roland Lösslein on Unsplash

I interview my best friend who shares her journey from being the most literal of rule followers to finding a career where she got to create some rules of her own.  She references Ascension Leadership Academy (ALA) as guiding her in her career development: https://alasandiego.com/

Kevin Knight’s passion for travel and people started as a child living internationally and during a study abroad for a semester while pursuing his undergraduate degree. After 16 years of financial services, Kevin decided it was time to pursue his passion of entrepreneurship and share his love for adventure and travel with others. Kevin became the Founder and CEO of Urban Events Global (UEG), voted USA TODAY 10Best Top 5 Best Adventure Travel Company in 2020 and 2021. With a vision to cultivate a space for professional people of color to interact organically through events around the world, UEG began as a camping trip and has grown to become the hub for events, such as Urban Camp Weekend, Urban Excursion Weekend, Urban Cruise Weekend, the annual UEG Meet Up, and much more. Kevin’s passion for awareness of the world through experiences, leisure, food, history, and people is the not-so-secret to his success. Oh, and reminds me that airplanes still serve good food (though, probably not on Spirit).

“Siblings Take on MAFS!” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married at First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie brother. In this episode, we take on: - Generational divide: No Doubt vs Paramore - Our versions of the Pee Pee Boy - What men and women share with friends about relationships - Mark and Michael need to be looser - Growing relationships from the physical - Being the partner who doesn’t cook - We think Steve is Asian Christian Grey Oh, and my brother will never try a ballgag

“Siblings Take on MAFS!” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married at First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie brother. In this episode, we take on: - Why Olajuwon is like Houston Jose - Adults eating out at every meal - Katina needs a Black Chris - Love and Finances - Is Mark blameless? - Steve said those 3 words to shut Noi up - Is communication a basic skill? Oh, and my brother shocks the hell out of me by elevating this conversation with a reference to Sisyphus.

“Siblings Take on MAFS!” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married at First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie brother. In this episode, we take on: Love is Blind is Back!!!! - The first 5 episodes area doozy! - Would Alyssa fail on Love is Blind? - Can we shake the shit out of Sheik? - Dating outside our race - My brother has a type (hey, Mallory) Back in Boston - Michael’s pants are on fire - O’s style doesn't match his age  - Club Steve - Alot + Alot = ALOT!!!!!!! - Defund Alyssa’s airtime Oh, and we start with a story about my brother’s savage ex.

Siblings -  a divorced GexX veteran watcher of "Married at First Sight" and a married Millennial rookie watcher - discuss their thoughts on the show. This week we take on: -  Did the guys do Chris dirty at dinner?   -  Is it ever OK to step into a couple's relationship? -  The 3 things My Brother would you ask the experts for if he were on the show -   Who is the better communicator: Steve or Mark? -  Mark's invisible boundaries Oh, I am come to this a little tipsy from brunch.

“Siblings Take on MAFS!” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married at First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie brother. In this episode, we take on: - Goldfish as cereal - Boundaries vs Inflexibility - Cold, sticky, glitter-covered mind - Reality vs Reality Show Marriage - Hard talks at romantic moments - Do we need a panel of Alyssa’s exes? - Are long distance relationships a plus? Oh, and I find out what a treble clef is.

Premiere of “Siblings Take on MAFS!” where a divorced, GenX, veteran viewer of “Married at First Sight” discusses the show with her married, Millennial, rookie brother. In this episode, we take on: - Is Steve is actually unemployed? - Did Jasmina’s mom come in too hot? - What’s the difference between a survival kit and a red flag? - Is Olajuwon’s development stunted? - Do couples need to be friends? - Who’s the biggest toddler for needing snacks - Lindsay or Mark? - Do women use under boob as pockets? - Why Chris should unfriend all of his groomsmen. Oh, and my brother accidentally confesses to liking Nickelback.

My dad was the first person in his family to go to college.  Having a career where he went from wearing street clothes to suits enabled him to be an active DEI advocate before it become fashionably performative. Along the way, he had people and programs that made his trajectory possible and he always looked for ways to pay it forward - even if he had to use 4-letter words to get it done.   INSTAGRAM Just kidding. He has no presence on "The Facebook" or any of that other social media crap. "Why would you want to put all your personal business out there?".     YOU SHOULD KNOW Gabby Thomas https://www.instagram.com/gabbythomas Gabby Thomas graduated from Harvard with a degree in neurobiology with a secondary in global health and health policy and is now pursuing her masters in public health, specifically epidemiology at Texas. She will be going to the Olympics in the 200 meters.  Only one woman in history has run 200 meters faster than Gabby Thomas, and that’s the legendary Florence Griffith Joyner.

Not another 'New Year, New Podcast' episode??  Afraid so.  I talk about how the scope of the podcast will change for 2022 and what you can expect from your girl moving forward. Oh, and I reveal my weight. Because no one asked for it.

Chi Ndika completed her college degree, but never really saw herself in a traditional 9 to 5.  At 25 years old, she created a small-batch ice cream company with healthy, locally-sourced ingredients that she called Luv Fats Ice Cream.  We discuss how her Black-owned business is challenging the landscape of the Austin food community, why it's important to give back, and how her Kenyan and Nigerian parents are proud of her (but wouldn't hate it if she got one more college degree). LUV FATS ICE CREAM https://www.luvfatsicecream.com/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/chindika/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/luvfatsicecream/?hl=en FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/luvfatsicecream/ THE OKRA PROJECT https://www.theokraproject.com/

Steven Hatchett is the founder of _OFCOLOR, an organization that amplifies creative artists of color through intimate cultural events in Austin, TX.  Coming from Chicago, a city with a thriving cultural arts community; it didn't long for Steven to use his mastery of networking and collaboration to make _OFCOLOR a growing community with annual events that include arts weekends, fashion shows, and brunch targeted to professionals of color -- a unique challenge in a city where Black and Brown people are leaving. And that's not even his day job!  Steven has spent over 20 years in both nonprofits and higher education.  Driven by the lack of professional mentors in his own education and career path, Steven's on a mission to ensure students of color have the information and preparation they need to succeed in the world of work. At the first and only HBCU in Austin, Steven's work lead to the generation of over $250,000 in donations to support the placement of students in technology roles throughout the city.  In his free time Steven sits on the advisory board at KMFA classical music station to strategize engagement opportunities for diverse communities and their historical connections to the classical genre.  Oh, and he is also an avid photographer... you know, in his other free time.  _OFCOLOR https://www.instagram.com/_ofcoloratx STEVEN HATCHETT https://www.instagram.com/hatchettsteve https://www.instagram.com/steventhephotog

Ever been somewhere and overheard two guys having a crazy conversation over random topics? Well, Yonni and Terryl are those guys and they record those conversations on the Regular Guys Random Thoughts Podcast.  Backed by 2 decades of friendship that began in college and persisted through their careers (one, a family's succession into media; the other, fired by his mom); they use their frank approach, infectious laughter, and impeccably-timed jokes to discuss everything from the Ryle Kittenhouse verdict to exactly how fast fast food should be. They really don't need me to get you to fall in love with them, which is why you hear very little from me. I edited my dumbass out of a lot of this episode because the magic, the secret sauce is in hearing these men who had the hunger, humility and willingness to learn and put in the work, thrive.  Listen in as they discuss their career paths, how they were shaped by their time at both PWIs and HBCUs,  the difference between male and female friendships, and how many minutes of "The Notebook" is enough.  Oh, and they pick which cast member "Married at First Sight" should get punched in the throat at all future family functions.

"There's a bit of me in every one of the guys...except Jose".  My happily married, 30-something brother watches "Married at First Sight" and we usually call each other to debrief the show. Since the last episodes aired right before Thanksgiving, we didn't get a chance to catch up so we recorded a bonus episode for my podcast instead.  If you want to hear a male perspective on the show and end your week with some light sibling banter, buckle up as we talk about each person and play my adaption of "F**ck, Marry, Kill" called "Punch or Brunch". If you can't get enough MAFS content, listen to my favorite pods: ALTAR CALL: A MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT PODCAST https://www.instagram.com/altarcallmafs REGULAR GUYS, RANDOM THOUGHTS PODCAST https://rgrtpod.com TIL DEATH DO US RECAP https://www.instagram.com/tildeathdousrecap

If you asked the toddler version of Coonoor Behal what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would NOT have said "I want to write a book that seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives".  Yet, here she is.  The author of "I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up".  Growing up as a South Asian American who thrived in school because she liked it; Coonoor took a windy path through 3 corporate bureaucratic careers before becoming the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational ImprovTM, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.  Coonoor has helped Deloitte create, prototype, and launch an in-house design thinking consulting arm; be a part of a “stealth” team of design strategists and researchers guiding numerous teams at Starbucks; trained more than 100 people at Bethpage Federal Credit Union in design thinking; helped the Department of State and the Pentagon use improv to be more creative and collaborative thinkers, and has helped the Inter-American Development Bank’s Gender & Diversity Division generate and come to a consensus on their strategic vision.   Oh, and she got the idiot who sexually harassed her fired. "I QUIT! THE LIFE-AFFIRMING JOY of GIVING UP"  https://iquitbook.com https://www.instagram.com/iquitbook MINDHATCH https://www.mindhatchllc.com YOU SHOULD KNOW Nasty Woman Wines https://www.nastywomanwines.com

A dumb reality show and podcast made me want to talk about my divorce.  MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Altar Call: A Married At First Sight Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/altar-call-a-married-at-first-sight-podcast/id1522401890 Regular Guys, Random Thoughts Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regular-guys-random-thoughts-podcast/id1530629836 BAD BAD THING PODCAST https://www.podcastone.com/pd/Bad-Bad-Thing

Solo episode where I discuss my drama with American Airlines, my friend's wedding, my obsession with Elizabeth Holmes and why I didn't got to my doctor's appointment. Oh, and I recorded this when I was drunk. So less wise, more wine.

Award-winning television personality Mrs. Liza Wisner is a talent development expert and the curator of change agent training, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies. Professionally trained in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built an incredible career and has turned her love of automation into a fulfilling life, strategizing, and managing learning, diversity, inclusion, and automation initiatives. Liza is also the founder of social organizations including the non-profit, ‘PowerUp.org’ on a mission to end “Technology Poverty” by bridging the digital divide. Oh, and she was a top 3 finalist on the television show, “The Apprentice” on NBC. LIZA WISNER www.lizawisner.com YOU SHOULD KNOW Kenya is a Top Destination for Golf https://www.visitkenya.com/plaing-golf-in-kenya/

Jimi Fritz grew up in a town marked by violence and racism.  When he dropped out of school at the age of 15, he had no ambitions or goals other than to experience absolutely anything else.  In the late 1960s, he was able to cobble together enough money being a musician -- the kind that goes from place to place with a hat on the ground collecting change - to read great literature and travel.  Eventually, Jimi tapped into a creative side that was cultivated by experiences to become a musician that was paid in the kind of money that folds.  Then he became a filmmaker.  And a writer.  A husband. A father. And, along the way, an ethical drug dealer.  Less Nino Brown, more Walgreens.  Jimi has a science-based approach regarding the use of psychedelics as treatments to improve quality of life as well a creative stimulator.  Oh, and he thinks those ayahuasca retreats are a scam. JIMI FRITZ https://jimifritz.ca/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies https://maps.org/ Erowid - Documenting complex relationship between humans & psychoactive https://www.erowid.org/

Aida Maldonado is the reason you should meet your internet friends.   We met almost 10 years ago through a mutual friend and have kept in touch via social media ever since. She has celebrated my wins and virtually cheered me up when I was at my lowest.  Together, dear listener, we get to discover what a powerhouse this woman with the red hair and tattoos truly is. Growing up in between Puerto Rico and the United States, Aida went through several surgeries to treat a rare cancer her eye. She fought through a tough childhood that culminated in her putting her career on hold to care for an ailing parent. Aida had no idea going in for a job as the lunch lady in her kid's school would lead her down the path she was meant to be on -- serving children and adults with Austism through a career in Speech Pathology. With a brand new Bachelor's degree, a job where she's building space for underserved populations and boundless confidence; this survivor is creating a space for her kids and her husband to find their own happiness. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/boriquacolora/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Vice Versa Language & Speech Services https://www.viceversaspeech.com/

Solo episode where I planned to talk about my career path but it was side-tracked by the time when I got yet ANOTHER job. 

Trista Guertin's father organized trips for students to Europe.  Her mother put pins in all the places the family visited in their globe at home.  So no one in her family batted an eye when Trista went to France at the age of 16.  Nor did they have any reservations about her solo traveling when she was 19.  She combined her passions for working internationally and making a difference to a career in supporting displaced populations for over 5 years.  Then the pandemic gave her the time to pursue a path to combine, still, her passions for travel and helping others.  With over 70 countries under her belt, academic degrees in International Studies and International Development, certification as a Life Coach, and business of consulting women on both traveling solo and living as an expat; Trista is where she's meant to be.  Oh, and she's not a woman of color. TRISTA GUERTIN www.tristaguertin.com trista@tristaguertin.com YOU SHOULD KNOW Life Coach School Podcast  https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/

Terraine Brown is the product of two very different cultures and two very different generations.  Straddling continents, cultures, and age created a man who is deeply concerned about others. A man who strives to put a voice to experience; whether it be through his paid gig as a finance manager or his unpaid gig as the host of the "Behind the Shades" podcast.  BTS features Terraine in his therapist-slash-90s B&B singer voice patiently interviewing people on their journeys through pain, progress, and perfection. As he watched the demographic of his TikTok page evolve from professional men seeking fitness and funny dating stories to women sharing their personal stories, Terraine found there was a power in his words.  And he learned that motivation just might he his middle name. BEHIND THE SHADES https://anchor.fm/behindtheshades FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/behindtheshadesfb INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshadesinterviews YOU SHOULD KNOW OUTDOOR AFRO https://outdoorafro.com Outdoor Afro has become the nation’s leading, cutting edge network that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. We are a national not for profit organization with leadership networks around the country. With more than 100 leaders in 56 cities around the country, we connect thousands of people to nature experiences, who are changing the face of conservation. So come out in nature with us, or be a partner to help us grow our work so that we can help lead the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation, nature, and conservation for all!

Les Kurkendaal-Barrett is an actor, writer, standup comedian, storyteller, podcaster, and Clubhouse staple.  Even when the aptitude tests he took as a kid directed him to performing, his teacher tried to dissuade him. (Effing teachers).  He pursued theater at a time when microaggressions and an unwritten policy of weeding Black students out after the first year was an open secret.  Regardless, Les has been able to create a career that has kept him employed as a full-time performer for more than 30 years.  He brings his deep insight into the industry and his low tolerance for bullshit to the the many rooms on Club Bravo on Club House as well as the 3 podcasts he hosts: Reality Reading Rainbow, A Lifetime of Hallmark and Les Loves Soaps.  Oh, I'm pretty sure Danny Trejo might come for me if he hears this. KURKENDAAL-BARRETT PRODUCTIONS https://www.leskurkendaalbarrett.com CLUBHOUSE https://www.clubhouse.com/@leskbarrett INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/kurkendaal FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/leskurkendaalbarrett/ VOTE FOR JENN WITH 2 Ns Fabulous Over 40 Contest!  (NOTE: You will need to log into Facebook to vote. Click the gray FREE DAILY VOTE button) https://votefab40.com/2021/jennifer-johnson

Elisheba Israel Mrozik had a kindergarten teacher who saw her raw talent and encouraged her mom to enroll Elisheba in classes. Then she graduated with a BFA in Computer Arts, busted through the invisible barriers for women in the tattoo industry by opening One Drop Ink Tattoo Parlour and Gallery, and diligently created art and art spaces for disenfranchised peoples in North Nashville, TN.  You know, as a strong Black woman from Memphis does.  Elisheba is passionate about artists being seen, being compensated, and being able to show their work in non-gentrified places for the next little Elisheba to see.  Her own art, whether it's a mural or tattoo, reflects the curves and realism and beauty of brown round skin.  Oh, and she met Dave Navarro and confirmed he is not bad looking or tall. INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/queenbeeink  FACEBOOK  https://www.facebook.com/thequeenbeeink/  NORTH NASHVILLE ARTS COALITION  https://www.nashvilleartscoalition.org/  YOU SHOULD KNOW  Black Female Tattoo Artists https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-female-tattoo-artist-instagram

Jessica Lamothe was a kid who always loved school. While other kids dreamed of being an astronaut or doctor or actress, she wanted to be the Superintendent of Schools. You know, that respected person who showed up at all of the important ceremonies to shake hands? Jessica had her eyes set on that.  Her dream changed when she started killing it as the still record-holding triple jump star of her high school. From that she learned that there are people behind the scenes that make sports happen and she set her mind on that path. Her perseverance and willing to pitch in at any job she was asked to do through a variety of sports industry internships landed in the front office staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And she's patiently waiting for her Super Bowl ring to arrive so she can rock in on her fashion, hair and lifestyle site, Jess InSight. (And then get it insured because her Haitian parents raised her with some sense).  Jessica gives practical advice on getting the job you want and shares her pride for the women-led initiatives her team is initiating.  Oh, and we are both sisters of Chi Omega sorority.  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jessinsight YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/jesslaz2 YOU SHOULD KNOW Buccaneers Women's Summit for Careers in Football https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-announce-womens-summit-for-careers-in-football

Prince Rogers Nelson isn't the only Black creative from Minnesota. Haaaaave you met Chris?  Chris McDuffie was born and raised in St. Paul to a family inspired by photography, painting, jazz, and museums.  His gifts and talents were cultivated early in his education and, although is college degree led him to a myriad of jobs, he found his place as CEO of himself.  Tapping into the resilience he developed in his childhood, Chris started his own business where his expertise as a creative director, photographer and filmmaker have landed him with clients like the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves. This ambivert uses his work to shine light on the arts and social justice communities in Minnesota. While he voice is calm and smooth, his message is powerful. Oh, and Dave Chappelle thinks he looks like a younger version of himself. WEBSITE http://www.chrismcduffie.photography INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mcduffphoto FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMcDuffiePhotography YOU SHOULD KNOW Nue Bedford https://www.instagram.com/nuebedford An art gallery devoted to uplifting the Queer BIPOC voices of Minneapolis. The idea is to have a unified space to house local art of the queer community in a safe, loving, supportive environment. It’s this generation’s job to continue the goal of visibility for our queer siblings so they can see themselves sooner than we did.

Chaptalization. Oenology. Tannins. If these words mean nothing to you, Maiah Johnson Dunn will change that. This accidental activist is leading change in the wine industry to ensure the spaces she loves are accessible to all. Her writing shines light on the microaggressions marginalized people experience in the industry and is challenging the industry to create spaces where people who love to drink wine are comfortable educating themselves about it. By collaborating with other business leaders, Maiah creates and curates advocacy dinners that bring awareness to area charities addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Maiah shares how her hobby became her career. And to think, it all started in insurance! MAIAH JOHNSON DUNN https://www.maiah.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/thisismaiah/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/maiah YOU SHOULD KNOW Black-Owned Wine Labels https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/08/black-owned-wine-guide/

Hooda Brown is the person I envision myself to be in my head. She transferred from a petroleum engineering degree at a private predominantly white college to an HBCU where she could put her naturally bubbly personality and passion for helping other to good use.  As an entrepreneur, Hooda actively hires graduates from HBCUs and pays them a leisure-based income that allows them to open their worlds to travel (because she knows too many people on Xanax who hate what they’re doing). Born and raised in The South by parents who were committed to the connection through organic moments, Hooda grew up knowing nothing beats fear like The Outdoors.  She coped with a life event by taking lessons in tennis, golf, salsa and scuba diving - where she fell hopelessly in love the minute she dipped her head in the ocean.  Hooda shares her adventures in scuba diving and how she's never alone, even on her solo trips.  Oh, I learn why Memphis has the best water in the nation. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hoodabrown/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Justin Wallace Underwater Photography https://www.instagram.com/jwunderwaterphotography Diving with a Purpose https://divingwithapurpose.org/ National Association of Black Scuba Divers https://nabsdivers.org/ National Brotherhood of Skiers https://www.nbs.org/

Carla Mino is an escritora. A storyteller of the heart. Alchemist. Bilingual Teacher. Mom.  She also happens to be the person who's desk was across from mine in grad school.  We bonded immediately. And how could I not?  She is confidence in 3-D with great hair, a killer homemade lemon cake, and "let them hear you in the back row" supporter of everyone around her.  Carla has spent her education and career cultivating a path toward becoming the writer and inclusive educator she was destined to be from the moment she set up her stuffed animals in a semicircle. As a first-generation Peruvian in the United States, she was recently selected for the Las Musas Hermanas Mentorship Program where she'll be honing a decade-long project of introducing the magical realism genre via her first novel.  Carla shares her unwavering faith,  powerful positivity, and belief that anyone can create something from nothing with W&W listeners.  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/carlaminoescritora/ TWITTER https://twitter.com/mino_carla?lang=en THE GOOD MEN PROJECT https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-day-i-decided-not-to-grieve-my-father-kpkn/ LA MUSAS BOOKS https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/hermanas.html YOU SHOULD KNOW 10 Reasons to Visit Peru https://travelnoire.com/10-reasons-visit-peru

Solo episode where confess to losing all of my time on Clubhouse, ramble on about my recent bout with depression and anxiety, and ponder what to sacrifice to care for an ailing parent.  You know, just something a little light for your ears.   The Depression Project https://thedepressionproject.com/ https://www.instagram.com/realdepressionproject Melanated Bravo https://www.joinclubhouse.com/join/melanated-bravo/swQe9mGy/PD81pBOp https://www.instagram.com/bravowhileblack/?hl=en YOU SHOULD KNOW Dr. Monica https://drmonicaoneal.com/

Devin Stowers was born with the heart of a writer. Whether writing plays as a kid or following up a meeting with a comprehensive manual his boss didn't know he needed, Devin puts care and compassion into everything that he writes.  He finished college with a ton of leadership experience and enough hubris to mail anyone he could find a letter detailing why he'd be their next best speechwriter.  Then life (and student loans) changed the course of his career.  With a strong ties to his family, the eyes of a younger brother upon him, and the motivation to be the proud product of his hometown; Devin is cultivating a path that fulfills his passions and leaves every space better than he found it. Oh, and he used to be Republican. YOU SHOULD KNOW Kid Fury (Devin's future podcast partner...according to me) http://www.thekidfury.com/

As a lover of facts, natural communicator, and purveyor of pop culture; Taria S. Faison has been on a career path that is as windy at Porsha's explanation of her engagement to Simon.  With her husband by her side, Taria has been able to adjust her career in order to support her children's growing careers in the entertainment industry. The pandemic gave her the vision to launch a podcast that explored the complexities of being a Black woman who loves shows on Bravo even when those shows have blind spots about the communities who support them. It was then she realized she wasn't alone in that space and has expanded her conversations to these influencers and even the Bravolebrities themselves.  Taria explores the importance of being in spaces that fulfill her.  WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-else-is-going-on-with-taria-s-faison/id1523174914 PATREON https://www.patreon.com/wakeupwithweigo TWITTER https://twitter.com/tsfaison?lang=en INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/?hl=en YOU SHOULD KNOW Comedy Central's First Black Woman to Host a Pilot - Franchesca Ramsey https://www.franchesca.net/

Alyssa McDonald II was severely burned as a child over a significant portion of her face and neck and is legally blind in one eye.  But you can't tell her she's not sexy. (It's not her fault - she simply can't turn it off!).  She lives with a confidence that she has built and wants to share through her social media campaign,  "I Wear My Scars - Flaws Like Diamonds".  From being kicked out of a ratchet Facebook group to trending higher than Barack Obama on a single day; Alyssa shares her passion for becoming a motivational speaker with her infectious laugh, sharp observations, and unflinching honesty.   INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/alyssamcdonaldii/ YOU SHOULD KNOW Leslie Irby https://travelnoire.com/leslie-irby-first-black-woman-with-disability-pilots-license

Jimmie Smith always knew he wanted to be a business owner, even if he didn't always have a vision for what that business would be. He found his niche in the growing industry of integrating fitness into apartment communities.  Through an unexpected health issue and then a global pandemic; Jimmie was able to turn Crave Lifestyle Fitness & Events into a 100% family-owned business that is now expanding to several states. With an unrelentlessly positive attitude and a goofiness he just can't stifle, Jimmie shares his keys to building a business that puts people before paper. CRAVE LIFESTYLE FITNESS & EVENTS https://www.cravefitnesstx.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/crave_lifestyle_us/ YOU SHOULD KNOW... Zainab Aleema https://www.instagram.com/zeealema/

Nancy lives in the beautiful Diani Beach, Kenya where she started her custom African-print fashion business that's as colorful and bold as she is. She quickly learned that knowing who her supporters were, pricing, and her integrity were going to be the keys to her success - especially during a pandemic!  She also translates that discipline and general inability to sit still to challenge herself to dive with only her breath and really great fins. It's a long way from the career she thought she'd have as an air hostess, but she wouldn't change a thing. CIECIE DESIGNS https://www.instagram.com/ciecie_designs/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/nduta_wa_muthoni/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/cieciedesigns/ PINTEREST https://www.pinterest.com/ndutawamuthoni/_saved/

Dr. Bernadette Gailliard-Mayabi always had a love for helping people and traveling. She followed a traditional career path that was good, but she wasn't bringing her full, authentic self to work. So she created Discover U, a coaching and consulting company that supports women of color as they discover their personal mission and create success on their own terms. Now she's doing more of what makes her heart smile and making sure businesses know that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment doesn't stop at a black square.  Bernadette shares her story from Kenya, where she is currently traveling with her husband. DISCOVER U https://bernadettegailliard.com/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmgailliard/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/bernadettegailliard/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/careerdivas

Irene Marcoux went from pretending to be a The Little Mermaid to becoming one in real life. She shares her non-linear path from being discovered as synchronized swimmer to working at the UN and back to ocean, where this “Water Baby” truly belongs. Along the way, she discovered that she is a natural teacher who is changing the white cis male landscape in scuba diving. INSTAGRAM irene_la_sirene FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlusSizeScubaGirls/ PODCAST Can’t get enough of Irene? You can hear her on Dive In: The Podcast (Episode 31) https://anchor.fm/diveinthepodcast/episodes/Episode-31-Multiple-Orgasm-of-Diving-with-guest-Irene-Marcoux-elitqs/a-a3ld2q8

My mom died. And I wanted to talk about it.

We returned safely and COVID-19 free (according to our PCR tests) from our first international trip since the pandemic. I share my observations about our domestic trips before plunging into our time in Colombia through Cartagena, scuba diving in the Rosario Islands, swerving to Santa Marta, and falling off a motorcycle in Minca. TRAVEL SUPPLIES Scumbag Sanitizing Travel Kit:  https://www.shopscumbag.com/ CARTAGENA Getsmani: https://www.facebook.com/artgetsemani/ Palenque: https://www.colombia.co/en/colombia-country/environment/caribbean-region/san-basilio-de-palenque-first-free-town-africans-americas/ Kombilesa Mi: https://kombilesami.bandcamp.com/ SCUBA DIVING Diving Planet: https://divingplanet.org/ Hotel San Pedro de Majagua:  https://www.hotelmajagua.com/en-gb SANTA MARTA Santorini Hotel & Resort:  https://hotelsantorini.com.co/hotel-santorini-resort/ MINCA Tovar Extreme Adventure:  https://tovar-extreme-adventure.ueniweb.com/?utm_campaign=gmb

We talk to my badass friend B about having no comprehension of what a "Business Woman" did, but knew she wanted to be one!  Until she discovered that she could do what's speaks to her soul and making a pretty good living at it, too. My side of the conversation didn't record so you will just get B's wildly entertaining voice to guide you through her parents and siblings influence on her career choices.

I recorded this episode with my little brother in order to dive into his career path (and so I could get some practice with this podcast thingy).  As we talked, we uncovered just how much our dad impacted our careers and our discussion is really about how our dad shaped who are professionally. Enjoy listening to us giggle our way to seriousness.

Meet the host of "Wise and Wine" as she shares 10-ish things about herself, her goals for the podcast, and the reason she used to only wear silver jewelry.