The Suga

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Living By Your Own Rules with Tamron Hall Dec 20, 2021

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This week we are joined by the Daytime Emmy award-winning TV host, journalist and philanthropist, Tamron Hall! Tamron has served as the anchor for MSNBC Live with Tamron Hall and was the first African-American female co-host of “TODAY.” Recently, she published her first novel, As the Wicked Watch: The First Jordan Manning Novel.

In this episode, we talk about why we deserve it all, why you should never stop pursuing your dreams and the importance of amplifying the stories of Black women.

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Living Authentically with Tasha Smith Dec 13, 2021

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This week we are joined by Tasha Smith who is known for her acting roles in hit films such as "Why Did I Get Married?" and "Why Did I Get Married, Too?" In the past few years, Tasha has shifted her focus to being behind the camera as a director. Most recently, she has taken the helm of several series including STARZ’s Black Family Mafia and Lee Daniels' FOX show, "Our Kind of People," and Amazon's "Harlem."

In this episode, we talk to Tasha about how her upbringing in Camden, New Jersey influenced her approach to filmmaking and TV and why she practices radical vulnerability in all her relationships. Plus, we dive into her spiritual journey and how she came to believe in a higher power.

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Indulging in the Sweetness of Love with Karen Pittman Dec 06, 2021

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This week we are joined by actress Karen Pittman, who is known for her work in shows like "Yellowstone," “The Americans,” "Luke Cage," and, most recently, for her portrayal of Mia Jordan on Apple TV’s Golden Globe-nominated, “The Morning Show."
In our conversation, we talk about how Karen's Southern family roots impacted her parenting style, how her role as Mia Jordan evolved post #BlackLivesMatter, and why she believes it's important for Black women to prioritize love and romance.
We also talk about how she landed the role of Dr. Nya Wallace on the highly-anticipated HBO Max reboot of "Sex and the City," called, "And Just Like That..." And, last but not least, we discuss why there's "extra sweetness in being a Black woman."

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Honoring Your Heart's Desire with Mara Brock Akil Nov 29, 2021

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This week, we are joined by a friend of the pod and all-around icon in television: Mara Brock Akil. Mara is a prolific producer, screenwriter, and showrunner who has helped reshape the television landscape by blessing us with iconic shows like “Girlfriends,” "The Game,” “Being Mary Jane,” “Black Lightning,” — and so many others!

In our conversation, we talk about how Mara honors her intentions and goals as an artist by traveling, playing tennis and finding ways to fill her cup outside of work. We also discuss some of the iconic characters she’s brought to life on television and why she considers "Love Is" to be her best work to date.

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A Mommy Mantra for Soothing the Soul Nov 22, 2021

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Hello Sugas! It’s officially the start of the holiday season. With Thanksgiving coming up, we’re taking the week off from the podcast in order to spend some much-needed time with family—and we hope you're doing the same!

We'll be back next week with another wonderful guest interview. But, in the meantime, we wanted to to leave you with a minisode of one of our favorite Mommy Mantras from last season. This one comes courtesy of Lorraine Toussaint, one of our guests from Season 4. We hope this Mommy Mantra helps soothe your soul as much as it did ours.

See you next week!

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Finding Your Flow with Cassie Ventura Fine Nov 15, 2021

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This week, we are joined by the one and only Cassie Ventura Fine, the gorgeous stunner behind iconic hits like "Me & U” and “Long Way 2 Go.” In this episode, we talk to the happy momma of two beautiful daughters about how she’s piecing together the new version of herself, why she thinks shrinking friendship circles are a good thing, and what’s next for her in music.

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A Mommy Mantra to Help You Step Forward Into the Unknown Nov 08, 2021

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Hello Sugas! Only one more week till our Season 5 premiere on November 15th! We are SO excited to be recording and we can hardly wait to fill you in on our incredible guests!

While we put the finishing touches on next week's episode, here’s a minisode of one of our favorite Mommy Mantras from last season. We hope it gives you the encouragement to keep taking a step forward in life, even when you don't know what lies ahead!

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A Mommy Mantra to Help You Take a Breath and Refocus Nov 01, 2021

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Hello Sugas! We know it’s been a while since our last episode aired, but rest assured we are hard at work prepping for our upcoming season. We have some exciting guests lined up and we can hardly wait to share some new episodes with you all!

In the meantime, here’s a minisode of one of our favorite Mommy Mantras to hold you over until we come back with our first new episode on November 15th!

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Working Out Your Spiritual Purpose with Angela Manuel Davis Jul 26, 2021

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This week, Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph are joined by former USA track & field athlete, current NIKE athlete, motivational speaker, mother, & wife, Angela Manuel Davis.

In this episode, the ladies talk about finding/living in your purpose through the fusion of spirituality & fitness. Angela reminds our listeners that we are all created IN purpose, ON purpose, FOR a purpose- so we must honor and take care of the body that houses our gifts.

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