Stay ConnectedA Black y Boricua, born and raised in the Bronx, with her feet planted in WA.
Sips Tea @ the Bodega focuses on an edgy perspective on love, family, culture, and social issues while burning sage and candles.
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Can men and women be friends? Today's episode focuses on the topic of whether or not men and women can be friends. In true fashion, this episode features a countdown/breakdown of my top 5 things to do to enter and secure a healthy friendship with the opposite sex. Today's episode features a spoken word piece by @Will_Rideout.
Today's episode puts a twist on Lauryn Hill's song "Ex-Factor"! Press play as I break down my Top 10 lyrics from her hit song in hopes of helping YOU get out of an Ex-Factor situation. This week's commercial break will feature music from Xavier Lawrence, below you find the link to his song called "Alone":
https://soundcloud.com/xavierlawrencemusic/alone_2013
Today's episode features Roux and the Crew (Koopa and Pablo). We will be discussing the joys of cuffing season and bringing you guys about 15 tips to help to survive cuffing season. Roux is a black animator and his show focuses on everyday topics with his crew.
To keep up with Roux and his crew, please follow them down below:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpLsGmvy3CEPcqbcT091cA/about
Twitter: @RouxHarper
SC: @Rouxlouka
IG: @Roux_crew
Koopa's IG: @Koopa_rtc
Pablo's IG: @Johnniboybaby
Today's commercial break features music by the following artists:
1. Noo Makes Music - Internet Crush: https://music.apple.com/us/album/make-moves-volume-1/1479605385 2.
Jerry Green - Ridah: https://soundcloud.com/jerrygreenmusic/jerry-green-ridah
3. Gunz Villain- Ten Toes: https://soundcloud.com/gunnz-villian
Today’s episode focuses on my stages of grief following the passing of my mother. This episode is dedicated to her.
Can men just collaborate with women in business without having to shoot their shot? In this episode, I give a bit of a rant on men wanting to work with me only because they want to date me. So pop your popcorn and grab your wine, while I go off on these thirsty men!
Today's episode focuses on breaking down the meaning of success. Often social media will portray success through fancy job titles, degrees, material things, and vacations..... when that is BS. Pop your popcorn and press play as I countdown my Top 10 meanings of success!
Today's episode focuses on my top 10 types of narcissists you should be on the lookout for in a relationship. You can expect my good ol' countdown aka a shakedown, some tips & tricks on how to cope or leave, and final thoughts. Pop your popcorn, press play, and run if your partner makes today's countdown! Commercial break music: Bel-Aire: Retrospect https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-a-perfect-world/1253296948
This episode gives a breakdown of on self-definition and self-respect. The primary focus is to showcase ways to we can define and respect ourselves.
Today's episode I am joined by producer, engineer, singer, rapper, and FATHER, Bel-Aire. Bel-Aire is a Bronx native and has worked with top names like Dave East, The Coke Boyz, Wyclef, Justin Bieber, and many more! Bel-Aire joins me to discuss racial bias, fatherhood, and love all while working in the music industry. If you love today's episode, feel free to drop some feedback via a voice message on anchor! Bel-Aire's contact info: Sneak Peek song off of Note to Self: Busta Love (Dropping soon!) Instagram: Bel_Aire Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/belairesounds/sets/in-a-perfect-world-1
Episode Breakdown: Today's episode may be a trigger for some people, below you will find a list of helpful resources if you or someone you love is experiencing mental health and/or sexual assault related issues. Today's episode focuses on women in the military. My special guest, Kacy, will be joining the conversation on what it's like to be a black woman in the military. She going to talk about everything from hair, ranking, and seeing women in power. Also, she talks about sexual assault in the military and how women are undervalued by the VA when seeking assistance for mental health issues. Bio on our special guest: Kacy is a veteran and social worker, who graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Currently, she spends her time helping homeless veteran women in Washington. If you need help with finding a mental health provider or currently experiencing homelessness in WA, please email her at kacy.cross@yahoo.com National Resources: Military Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 and press 1 National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 800-656- HOPE (4673). NAMI.ORG: For mental health resources Battered Women Justice Project: https://www.bwjp.org/contact-bwjp.html Black Mental Health Alliance: https://blackmentalhealth.com/ WA Resources: Coordinated Entry System (CES) | 253-682-3401: Provides referrals for housing the homeless. Family Permanent Housing | 253-682-3401 : Rapidly re-houses individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Music you heard today: K'Aynna: Songs: Beauty Aphrodite SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kaynnac/tracks Zyon Moon: Exclusive Song ( Drops 9/6): Do Your Thing Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zyonmoon/tracks
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