Love Is Black Podcast

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! This week we talk about want versus need.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we are honored to talk all things love and mental health with our special guests David and Marla Thomas! On this episode this exemplary black couple discuss: The difference between truthful honesty and brutal honesty Reconnection after a cross country move and having a baby in another relationship Stevie Wonder getting Dave to be on time to his own wedding Trust and the foundation required for a high profile relationship and much more! Marla and Dave host the Mental Health Mondays podcast each Monday at 6:00pm PT on the UBNGo Network. They welcome guests who share their stories of coping with and overcoming their mental health struggles, as well as professionals with new research and/or treatment options. Watch it live on YouTube ( www. youtube.com/c/MentalHealthMondays ) and listen on Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.  They are also the founders of the Loving Beyond Reason foundation, a 501C3 non-profit, with the mission to help families find mental health solutions for their adult children who are affected with brain differences and end the stigma surrounding mental illness. ( www.lovingbeyondreason.org ) Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into testing you partner. On this episode we discuss: Bilal and Shaeeda from 90 day Fiance An expensive vacation test What do the vows "for better or for worse" really mean? and more! Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod 

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into love intelligence with our special guest Natasha McCrea! On this episode we discuss: Discovering love addiction in therapy; Differences between love and marriage; What love intelligence is; Self care as an expression of self love; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YqQwtiJxKtc You can connect with Natasha on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @Natashamccrae Also check out her website https://loveceocommunity.mn.co/ Natasha is a serial entrepreneur and multi-passionate entertainer and the Founder of Love CEO Institute, a personal development company for women and Co-founder of Jackson McCrea Whiskey.  She has a degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University.   Through the development and national tour of her one-woman show, “Evolution of a Love Addict,” several years of counseling, and serial entrepreneurship; Natasha turned her life around and elevated herself from love addict to Love CEO. She now coaches women how to find peace, pleasure and success by using her signature Love Intelligence Method.   Her entertainment industry experience spanning over the last 20 years includes acting in commercials, network tv appearances, award winning production of several short films. She has directed a one-woman show, a commercial, and documentary (in post production). She also won an award for best-writer for her one-woman show.  She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband. Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into attachment styles in relationships. This article goes through attachment styles and we talk about them: https://www.forgettingfairytales.com/attachment-styles-in-a-relationship/ We discuss: Secure Attachment Style Anxious Attachment Style Avoidant Attachment Style Disorganized Attachment Style and more! Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into bad vs toxic relationships. We delve into: What is the difference between a bad or toxic relationship? Can you recognize the difference while you are in a relationship? How important are the voices outside the relationship to you? Can you do bad all by yourself? and more! Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! We saw a post by Jeff Guenther @therapy Jeff on TikTok and we decided to talk about it. We discuss 9 normal things that should not be red flags in a relationship. We talk about: A special place in your heart for an ex Vacationing without your partner Mismatched Libido and more! Give a listen to Jeff's podcast, This changes everything. Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into a 21 year love story with Denise and Oliver Marcelle! On this episode they discuss: Dating as a single mother Relationships based on friendship The Worst proposal ever How marriage changes a relationship and more Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bds-SepNcPM Bio: Oliver & Denise Marcelle are speakers, authors, coaches and self-development content creators. They have been married for 21 years and have 3 children and 1 grandchild.   Out of a passion to see relationships thrive, they co-founded Denoli LLC - a marriage enrichment and self-development coaching company.  Through seminars, books, coaching, podcasts, videos and social media posts, they offer a candid look into their own lives, with the goal being to encourage and inspire others, motivating them to explore, grow and ultimately win in every area of their lives. They coach people to communicate without frustration and judgement, teach couples how to increase intimacy, and empower men to successfully live out their purpose and passion.   It is Oliver & Denise’s mission to do everything in their power to help people build their dream relationships, both personally and professionally! Find them at www.Denoli.org Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the dating scene for men. On this episode, we talk about this article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-state-our-unions/202208/the-rise-lonely-single-men Karese and Harvey have very different opinions about this subject. Shocking right? Are men lonely or alone? Are men emotionally available and good communicators? Have women's standards changed? How should heterosexual men feel reading this article? and more We got into it here, enjoy a spirited conversation. The article is written by Greg Matos, a board-certified couple and family psychologist. You can follow him here: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/greg.matos/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/greg.matos.965 Twitter : @gregmatos Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! This week Karese and Harvey are talking about jealousy. Is jealousy a valid emotion? What can you be jealous about? Does being jealous mean there is a lack of trust? Should Karese be jealous of Suzanne? and more Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we explore the implications of cheating on a relationship. Is emotional cheating worse than physical cheating? Is Suzanne a hoe? Does our conversations with those in the poly community have any impact on Harvey’s views of love and relationships? Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we go beyond Skin Deep! Harvey and Karese ask each other deep questions inspired by The Skin Deep (@theskindeep) and their content on social media.  On this episode they discuss: What does their love feel like? What are they hesitant to ask each other? What would their exes say about them? What they carry that they should let go of? And much more! Please follow, like, and give us 5-star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! This week we are talking about Living Apart Together (LAT). LAT refers to couples who are in an intimate relationship but choose to live separately for various reasons. We discuss: The importance of sleep for everyone Couples who sleep in different rooms Couples who live in different homes Does LAT work for everyone and more Please follow, like, and give us 5 star ratings! Subscribe to the podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. Every little bit helps. You can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/loveisblackpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Loveisblackpc https://www.facebook.com/loveisblackpodcast You can also support us here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Karese saw a picture with the quote "When couples fight, it's not just an argument it's their wounds clashing."  This led to our episode this week. We talk about: Fighting fair Discovering triggers we never knew we had Are you really in conflict with your significant other or their insecurities? Can you really be yourself with your spouse? and more Please follow, rate, subscribe and like to help the pod. You can find us on the gram @loveisblackpodcast, on Twitter @loveisblackpc and on Facebook at Love is Black podcast. You can support the pod here at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back for season 4 of the Love is Black Podcast! We begin the new season by talking about famous black couples we love. Who do you think made our list? Follow us on Instagram @loveisblackpodcast, on Twitter @loveisblackpc, and on Facebook at @Loveisblackpodcast.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! It's our season 3 finale and we had to talk about the slap heard 'round the world. This week we talk about: Was the slap real? Is Will Smith a toxic male? Does Chris Rock deserve any blame? Should Will & Jada do a Red Table Talk? and more! Don't forget to share, follow, subscribe and give us 5 stars! You can find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If you would like to donate to your favorite podcast, please do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveisblackpod

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into woke love with our special guests Natasha and Kahlil Nurse from WokeNFree podcast! On this episode they discuss:  Catcalling Men Tests to determine love Practicality of marriage Parenting cuddly vampires And more!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b3NjMOTILFg  Links: Website: www.wokenfree.com | Course: https://bit.ly/3odeEpz | Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV5WYBT  They also have a new official merchandise shop: https://www.bonfire.com/store/wokenfree-designs/ Bio:  WokeNFree is a podcast that refuses to leave anything off the table. Kahlil & Natasha Nurse talk about relationships, education, religion, politics, music, history, fashion, diversity in the media, entertainment, empowerment matters, life hacks, technology, cultural disparities in the world, and everything in between.

Welcome to the Love Is Black podcast! Join us this week as we talk about the world of boudoir photography with Donna Lane. On this very special Harvey only episode, they discuss: How to get into boudoir photography Who is her typical client What is a photo session with her like How to find the right photographer for you And more! Watch this episode on YouTube:

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we delve into love on television.  On this episode we discuss:  Matchmaking for love; Arranged marriages vs traditional dating; Divorce as an option in different generations;  and more! Follow us on Instagram: @loveisblackpodcast www.loveisblackpodcast.com

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss fatherhood and possibly a little feminism with Josh and Kevin from the Dads on Purpose Podcast! On this episode they discuss: Podcasting to help build better dads, fathers and husbands; Carving out your own world and the value of equality; The most important word in the English language; Love and logic in parenting; and more. Watch this episode on YouTube: Bio- Josh: Believer of Christ. Husband of 1. Father of 2. Kevin: Co-host of Dads on Purpose Podcast, Kevin S. Brigance brings a room to life with his high energy and passion. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker and coach with a passion to help individuals find purpose and live to their full potential.  Mr. Kevin’s dedication to fulfill his own purpose in life, has gained him over 10+ years experience in serving youth and young adults in his community as a mentor, an empowerment coach, and a servant leader. He has served over 10,000 students throughout Tarrant County and local school districts which many of them have graduated from high school, currently attending college, or pursing family and careers.   Mr. Kevin has also served over five years mentoring and coaching young “teen” fathers who are currently parenting or about to be parents as high school students. Successfully serving over 1000 young fathers at over 17 high schools. The Young Father’s program provides teen fathers with mentorship, coaching, and resources needed to become great dads while completing their high school diploma.  Mr. Kevin acknowledges that having the opportunity to impact the lives of individuals as speaker, mentor, or coach wouldn’t be possible without his faith and the support of his loving family; his wife Dalena, who is an educator, and his daughter Kendall. Mr. Kevin’s life’e mission is to engage, equip, and empower, individuals to live intentionally with purpose.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we explore therapy with our special guest Tiffany Lindley! On this episode we discuss: Mental health as it relates to your environment; The importance of BIPOC seeking out therapists they relate to; The goal of therapy and debunking the misconceptions of therapy; When couples should seek therapy; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4bXVW1LFo6Y Connect with Tiffany or work with Tiffany: www.epiphanylanecounseling.com; www.shop-onepiphanylane.com Bio: Tiffany is kind not nice. She believes people can grow best with honesty, compassion and a little bit of humor. She seeks to support people on their journeys to power, peace and joy through therapy, professional development, coaching, speaking and sharing practical ways to make life's journey full of gratifying experiences. Tiffany is the Founder and CEO of On Epiphany Lane, LLC, a mental health company that aims to help individuals, families and businesses embrace mental health and wellness. She is the principal therapist for Epiphany Lane Counseling, a solo therapy practice that specializes in treating high achievers and empaths with anxiety, depression and histories of trauma. She is a Nationally Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Dallas, Texas. Tiffany also owns SHOP On Epiphany Lane and online self-care boutique that encourages customers to Shop here on purpose with themed collections that encourage self-care in every season. Current Promotion: Couples Co Lab Relationship Coaching Program $499 or $99 for 6 months Designed for couples who want to check their foundation and take their relationship in the direction of their collective dreams. Starts Mar 20th ends April 24th 2022. This course comes with a pre and post assessment to track your progress, fun weekly couple assignments to strengthen your bond , and a weekly live coaching and brunch session Saturdays 10A-12P (CST). All for less than a couple of therapy sessions! Join the email list and get Free Couples Mini Journal by going to www.onepiphanylane.com or to reserve your space in the lab go to www.onepiphanylane.thinkific.com

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the divine feminine with our special guest, Averi Woodley! On this episode she discusses: Advocating differently for female empowerment; The impact of growing up in a house of uplifting; How to make a shift in your energy; Women accepting accountability; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PU56rXO_nOM Connect with Averi: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/AveriWoodley  Coaching and Consultations https://calendly.com/averiwoodley  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/averi_woodley Bio: A Mother, Entrepreneur, and a Graduate of Michigan State University.  Averi Woodley has been an active trainer and personal coach for 10+ years. During her time as a gym owner Averi created the well-known Bad Bish Bootcamp in her hometown of St. Louis, MO. The program came about just months after she had given birth to her 3rd child and only daughter.  Bad Bish Bootcamp was a women’s only fitness program designed to help women adopt a healthier and realistic lifestyle, with a focus on self-love and personal development. Averi’s relentless pursuit to promote wellness and self-love among African American women led her to her purpose. She realized that she could not focus on women without men. She is now using her platform to spearhead Same Team, a movement whose primary goal is the unity and interdependence of men and women and empowering them Mind, Body, and Soul. “Same Team” is a reminder that we “Win Together or Lose Apart”.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the evolution of black love with Shatoyia and Nate Bradley! On this episode they discuss: Marriage and moving in together at age 19; Establishing a deep connection through powerful communication; Homeschooling while working; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TJTJZytim7M Learn more about the Bradley's and their business empire: www.pandpcreativestudio.com Bio: Nate and Shatoyia Bradley are high school sweethearts that have been married for going on 20 years. They are the homeschool parents of six kids ( 5 boys and 1 girl). They reside in Buford, GA where they own a marketing & design company helping solopreneurs and small business owners looking to increase their digital presence and improve their marketing and content strategies.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we unpack trauma and triumph with our special guest, Angela Maradiaga! On this episode she discusses: Overcoming childhood trauma; Healing through volunteering; Escaping a pimp; Becoming a CFO without a college degree; Discovering Sexercise; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dares_KAoFY Learn more about Angela and her work at www.evoleros.com or get her amazing book Chasing Black Butterflies at www.chasingblackbutterflies.com Bio: Experiencing sexual abuse at an early age, Angie became a runaway who bounced from one troubled home to another. Eventually ending up in the hands of a controlling, abusive pimp. Despite all of the challenges Angela Maradiaga endured, she prevailed and worked her way up to becoming the CFO of a multi-million-dollar music company without having a college degree. She also became the Founder & CEO of "Evoleros," which is the #1 Sexercise Studio for couples in Los Angeles, California, and now she's the author of her memoir, "Chasing Black Butterflies." Her story is not only powerfully moving but will also encourage you to remember you are never defined by your mistakes or your past. You can achieve anything you set your mind and heart to. No matter what you have done or been through, it's never too late to transform your life from a caterpillar to a black butterfly...

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we dive into 11 habits that create positive relationships.  On this episode we discuss:  Our plans for Valentine’s Day;  Staying connected through morning messages;  Laughing at ourselves;  and more!  Read the article we referenced in this episode: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/11-habits-create-positive-relationships/?amp

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we learn from the educator extraordinaire, Ernest Crim III! On this episode we discuss: What percentage of teachers are black males; Teaching pre-slave trade black history and why it is essential; The flaws of standardized testing; How to create change in your school district's curriculum; and more!  Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eqma-Lyj03A Bio: Ernest Crim III is a Black History Advocate who uses Black History as a tool, speaking from his personal experience with a hate crime, to help students, teachers, companies and organizations reach their potential and live a life of purpose equitably. Mr. Crim, a south side of Chicago native and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumnus, delivers his message through a variety of mediums, as an international speaker, radio commentator, best-selling author, consultant, social media influencer with over 100K followers on TikTok, and an award-winning secondary educator who has been featured on PBS, CBS, A&E and various other publications. Black History saved Ernest’s life. What’s going to save yours? Learn more and purchase Ernest's book, Black History Saved My Life here: https://www.ernestcrim.com/

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we flashback to an epic black love story with Kiki and Kam Official! On this episode they discuss: Moving in together on day 2; Asking the right question to gauge the relationship; Dealing with family skepticism; An epic proposal; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YjIIQQRVR3Q Find and follow Kiki and Kam on all social media platforms @kikiandkamofficial

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we take a journey through committed black love with That Black Couple, Jenn and Daren Jackson! On this episode they discuss: Fried chicken and Brian McKnight starting a love story; The black experience at a fake HBCU in a PWI; Planning a future on a spreadsheet; Marriage while asexual and queer; What is a black feminist; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FWvsJYxP6sU Bio: Jenn is a queer, Black feminist from Oakland. Daren is an asexual nerd and novelist from Southern California. Together, they are thirty-somethings who have been married since for over a decade and the couple behind the That Black Couple podcast. This is an accidentally funny podcast covering the absurdity that is navigating life as 30-something Black married millennials whose “American Dreams” look more like an episode of “Living Single” than a Taylor Swift music video.   Their goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody doing adulting differently. We're all just trying to figure this ish out, but they believe that not being beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, allowing queerness to be fluid and present in the ways they show up in their relationships and in the world, and built-in community with other 30-something Black folx is the way to make it through. Connect, follow and support That Black Couple: www.patreon.com/coloredconvosmedia https://thatblackcouple.com/  http://coloredconvos.com/  www.facebook.com/ThatBlackCouple  www.twitter.com/ThatBlkCouple  www.instagram.com/thatblkcouple  www.stitcher.com/podcast/that-black-couple  podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2…gcQ9sEGegQIARAD

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join Harvey this week as he hosts a very special episode with our guest, Jeff Ponders II! This episode is just about men and we discuss: Why is vulnerability such a powerful word? Do men know what intimacy really means? What should we black men aspire to be when we "grow up" and more! Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/15DMM3uc2YI Learn more about Jeff and his products: www.jeffponders.com Bio: Jeff Ponders II is a modern-day Batman. By day, he invests in high-growth entrepreneurs as a VC investor and consultant. By night, he performs across the US as a jazz saxophonist. In between, he's the host of The Becoming Better podcast and helps unfulfilled professionals ditch their contrived corporate personas to be their authentic selves every day as a speaker and author.   A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Jeff resides in the Detroit area with his family.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into sex education with MeYonna SwaVaye! On this episode she discusses: Why sex information in the black community is essential; the influence of religion on sexuality; learning from the experiences of others in group teaching; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EbR3McfX0ko Find more on Raw and Explicit on the website: https://rawandexplicit.com/ Bio: MeYonna SwaVaye, owner of Raw and Explicit, is a certified Sex Educator whose passion has been instilled since childhood. MeYonna started Raw and Explicit to help promote sex education in urban communities to help reduce the stigma on the conversation of sex and sexuality.

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we deep dive into signs of toxic partners. On this episode we discuss: 15 signs of a toxic person; Key traits to avoid at all costs; Why you should never ignore a red flag; and more! We reference an article you can find here: https://www.powerofpositivity.com/toxic-man-red-flags-reveal/

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into motivation with Kimmie Reed! On this episode she discusses: The origin of the "Relationship Motivator" moniker; the importance of a man's perspective in a relationship; how can one be divorced 3 times and married once; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-HzCly48OBU Follow Kimmie on social media: TikTok -  @kimmiereed IG - @KimberleyLReedRelationship  FB Group - The Relationship Motivator Group  Email - [email protected] Order her books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kimberley+Reed+book&ref=nb_sb_noss Bio: Kimmie Reed, affectionately known as the Relationship Motivator is on a mission to help people see the self-destructive patterns they are creating in their love life so that they can attract the ideal partner…and keep them.  Kimmie is the author of three books. “Get Your Woman - Keep Your Man, Marriage is Easy-People are Hard, & The Kaleidoscope of Kimetry.   Divorced THREE Times - Married Once, which will be her 4th book is digging deep into what led to three failed marriages & her current 22 year relationship with her husband of 19 years. Kimmie decided to take her love for relationship motivation to TikTok on Feb 28th 2021 where her main focus has been on the hearts of men. Showing men that their feelings, needs and desires matter & giving them a safe place to be vulnerable.  Kimmie’s love for sharing body and skincare tips with women has also played a huge role in her growing following due to her Beauty Shouldn’t Be A Secret series! She believes that there is enough health, wellness and beauty for everyone! She’s single handily emailed thousands of women and hundreds of men DIY recipes for hair, & skin and list of supplements that have helped her maintain health and wellness. She’s not shy about putting her age out there either. At age 56, she understands that every year is a blessing so it’s crazy to stress about age when she should be enjoying it.    Kimmie’s following quickly grew to nearly 300K in a 7 1/2 month period due to several viral TikToks, which have been shared all over Instagram and Facebook as well.    Kimmie is often joined by her husband James in her Relationship Motivation group sessions, varies speaking engagements and podcast. She calls James her “secret weapon” & if you’ve ever seen them together you’ve seen why. Kimmie is currently enrolled in a certification program for Life Coaching & Law of Attraction Coaching.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into erotic literature with PassionPoet! On this episode he discusses: How bad luck with women led to his future as a poet His respect for women and what men should get from his words Writing erotica as a male from a woman's perspective and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O6zQwKorA2A Links: Website- www.PassionPoet.com Podcast- https://bit.ly/TheWettSpotLinkPage As mentioned in this episode, if you need help publishing a book, he's your man! Contact him at [email protected]  Bio: PassionPoet is a writer, poet and performer. In fact, he has loved words from as far back as he remembers. From writing his first book of poetry at 14 he has grown into an internationally known, award winning poet and author, with six books of poetry under his belt: EROTIC, SEDUCTION, OFFERING, QUOTES OF PASSION, PASSION: THE GEMINI PROJECT, MAKE IT RAINE. He's also an entrepreneur, running Passionate Words Editing Services since September 2020.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into couple competition with Omar and Aaron, the creators of Last Couple Standing! On this episode they discuss: Going from the mental sphere to the game world; A dangerous but alluring card game they invented; The benefits of being open in collaborative competition; Advice for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/l-YgjkNlp54 Order your Last Couple Standing card game pack today here for 10% off: www.shop.lcsgame.com/discount/loveisblack About: "A couple that plays together -  STAYS TOGETHER!" That's the light bulb moment that inspired the creation of "Last Couple Standing." It's a bit of a long story, but the gist of it is: we're jokesters, and we realized having fun and being goofy with our partners is what keeps the spark ignited in our relationships. So, we (along with our partners Adelle & Sheryl) set out to create a game for couples. A game to help folks bond with each other and their friends, while making unforgettable moments in the process.

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Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we celebrate a lifetime of love with Charles Duke III! On this episode we discuss: The Marriage Mantra for a successful marriage; Take the position of husband seriously; Coping with life as a widower; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/InO3N5vMtGM Bio: Charles Duke III is a writer, author, journalist, and musician who has written and edited extensively for trade, music, and non-profit publications. His book, My Life with Blanche: Elements of a 30+ Year Black Marriage, focuses on what it takes to build a successful long-term marriage, raising a son and daughter in an already-made family, and how to deal with and survive trials and tribulations as a married couple from an African American perspective.   Born and raised in New York City and a New Jersey resident for over 40 years, Charles is the president of Bonetown Editorial Services and Bonetown Publishing. He also writes a blog, The Soul of Charles Duke, focusing on his thoughts regarding love and relationships, music, and today’s sociopolitical landscape. Get his wonderfully written book My Life With Blanche

Welcome back to The Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into love revival with Michael and Shavon Ballard! On this episode they discuss: Finding love after trauma; The problem with being a counselor in your relationship; Failures of the justice system; Love after divorce; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LALb7KbrcAY You can find the Ballards and reach out to CoachMyLove here: https://coachmylove.kartra.com/page/linktree Bio: Michael and Shavon Ballard met in 2007 have been friends since 2010. They both were in toxic marriages during that time and divorced before becoming intimately involved in 2015. They were married on June 25th, 2016, and began growing their coaching practice shortly after.   After finding out they were excepting their first child and moving from Chicago to L.A., their marriage was in a downturn, and they ended up filing for divorce in March of 2020, just as the covid-19 pandemic began. They went from divorce court to a happy home with God's divine intervention and developed Agape Coaching, using God's Love to turn failing relationships around.  They have a combined history of over 20 + years in the film and television industry and relationship development. Michael is trained as a counselor for both the secular and religious fields. Shavon has worked in the medical field for over 10 + years and has survived domestic violence; and is now a D.M. advocate and specializes in toxic personality disorders.   They've produced an award-winning independent film called Friends, Family, and Lovers in 2019. Under God's orders, they moved their Coaching practice from Chicago to Miami Beach. They now produce and host their own YouTube show and Podcast, both under the title L.O.V.E. Chat. They provide massive value by providing Free Coaching and Free Relationship Advice on several social media platforms. They are both authors, producers, speakers, coaches, and entertainers.  They specialize in using the Love of God to transforms relationships. They take a holistic approach to relationship coaching using entertainment, proprietary coaching techniques that are practical, boot camps, transformational vacations, and Cupid Cruise. They also create films and television shows centered around relationships.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we delve into the intricate world of polyamory with Jaida Cutino, Mickey Pagan, and Joel Forchue of Throuple Trouble!   On this episode they discuss: Individually falling in love with a couple and falling in love as a couple; Remaining God fearing while polyamourous; What is love? and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3AU6ESxLSYg Bio: We are a young, thriving, fun Throuple. A throuple is a relationship with 3 partners. We want to educate people on polyamory and our journey into becoming entrepreneurs/social media influencer's. Of course, everyone has their story, and we have our own. Our story includes our romance and the trials we face in life as a throuple. Read their media article we discussed in this episode here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/throuple-disowned-family-being-ungodly-25062252   Follow them on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCrvWq1YXNq1ka7hTJgIGQ_A   Follow them on Instagram: https://instagram.com/_throupletrouble?utm_medium=copy_link   Follow them on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR7vsc78/

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we take a walk on the wild side with Taylor Sparks! On this episode she discusses: Why chemicals in personal products are detrimental to health; How lactose intolerance impacts your condom choice; Materials that the best sex toys are made out of; Natural alternatives to traditional erectile dysfunction options; Being responsible for your own happiness; and more! Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dHK8qwu1iTs Find all things Organic Loven at www.organicloven.com (USE EXCLUSIVE CODE LOVEIS10 to save 10% off your order!), and Subscribe to the sexiest podcast around at www.anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality Bio: Amongst many things, Taylor is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behavior.  With over a decade of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops.  Organic Loven specializes in improving adults’ sexual health/wellness and enhancing their sex lives via their organic intimate body products, body-safe sex toy materials, sex-positive books and erotic educational seminars. Ms. Sparks’ expertise has contributed to articles in Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Men’s Health, Oprah, Shape, Women’s Health magazines and more.  Taylor has become renowned in the adult travel industry and is a powerful public speaker both nationally and internationally. Her flagship seminar entitled,” How To Make Good Pussy, Better”, is extremely popular and focuses on the benefits of organic intimate body products and body safe sex toys.  Social and environmentally conscious and a strong supporter in all things organic, natural and eco-friendly...including Love.

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into fatherhood with Jamaal Peeples! On this episode we discuss: Expanding the perception of the black father; Raising daughters as a single father; The current dating scene for a single parent; and more! Watch this episode's interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LWD5WTdYEVo Bio: My name is Jamaal and I am the proud father for two little girls who live with me full time, Ayanna and Amanyi. I've been a single full time father since 2012. I started a blog because a couple of years ago, I went online to find other stories of Black men who raise their kids full time as single parents. And... ...I found zip. Zero. Nothing. Surely, there were other men out there like me who raise their kids full time. We all know the stereotypes of Black men as fathers. And this can be no further from the truth.  So, I started my blog to tell my stories. And in the couple years that I've been writing these blogs, I've found that my experiences are just like the single parent experiences of everyone else. Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Black-Dad-Jamaal-Peeples/dp/B088N7YX6J/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=single+black+dad&qid=1590626078&sr=8-1

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this this week as we discuss men’s vulnerability. On this episode we discuss: Apprehension to share with women due to fear; Why it’s important to know if you need to listen or help problem solve; Can women be accountable for inducing these fears?; and more!

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the world of polyamory with Kiara and Eddie Ruff of RuffTalk! On this episode they discuss: The importance of buying your significant other an appliance; What polyamory brought into their marriage that monogamy lacked; The difference between polyamory, swinging, and open relationships; and more! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GILwAplWNm0 Bio: We are the Ruffs, married for 9 years together for 10 and Poly for 5. We love differently than any other couple you've ever come across but we still manage to keep our foundation solid. Connect with them: https://drum.io/rufftalk247

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!   Join us this week as we get the history behind the best-selling couple's workout Strength of Seduction!   On this episode co-founder Daniel DiPiazza discusses the idea behind the hit collection, how working out together can strengthen couples, and what the future holds for the brand.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZfxTkFdpL4 Daniel DiPiazza is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur and martial artist living in Portland, Oregon.   The Strength of Seduction brand is his most recent project and it's specifically designed to help the Black community. You can learn more and order at www.strengthofseduction.com

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!   Join us this week as we discuss familial love and dedication with Chyrel Jackson & Lyris Wallace!   On this episode they discuss: Growing up as close siblings, Sisterly bonds through adulthood, The importance of black authors,  and more!  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G_r-ZTUw3K8 Connect with them and find their products here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737046601 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973C2VPJ    https://amzn.to/2VMCLNU    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1723998346 https://www.amazon.com/dp/BO7Y5SQN4T    https://www.facebook.com/DSOTSC    https://sistersrocnrhyme.com    https://meanmysister.blogspot.com    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bFeDN3tzgYUpsg4hlxsaQ    https://twitter.com/chyrel_j?s=01    https://www.instagram.com/chyrelj.jac/   https://instagram.com/luvoreos50?igshid=169lnh0v6t2bv    https://www.facebook.com/lyris.wallace

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss relationships and societal expectations! On this episode we discuss: Does the first date determine the trajectory of the relationship? Can a good personality make up for a cheap date? What do women bring to the table that mean are incapable of providing for themselves? and more! Follow us on Instagram @loveisblackpodcast Watch episodes on YouTube this season by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAuEZLZ8MrvuzpPgD_3iiA

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we look back on the season of black love stories! On this episode we discuss: Major takeaways from each of our guests' stories; Updates on some of our couples since their episode aired; Our personal advice to young couples; and more! Watch us doing this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zwor_wNkfHc Karese's blog on disparity in healthcare: https://airwaymatters.blog/2020/05/04/the-growing-disparity-and-poor-affordability-in-airway/ E&J's Opinionated Reality podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4K65a9UCLCQlQuuOoG48iC

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we regroup and delve into building deeper family bonds with our special guests, Marjorie and Vishnu Bhimsain!  They were so good the first time, we brought them back! On this episode, they discuss:  The effects of adoption on a ready-made family, The benefits of therapy during the adoption process, How marriage is tested during adoption  and more!  Marjorie and Vish were previously featured guests on Episode 4 of Season 2 (Love is Destined?). There they told us their love story, this time we delve into the dramatic change in their lives. 

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we dive into maintaining first love with Gabby and Tom!  On this episode they discuss:  Transitioning high school love into college love,  Navigating resistance to their interracial relationship,  Eloping out of the country,  and more! Follow them on Instagram, Youtube and TikTok: @gabby_and_tom

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the "Bizness of Marriage" with our special guests, Samuel and Tova Jones! That is also the name of their podcast, available at Apple podcasts, Google podcasts and Spotify.  A male checklist prior to marriage Seeing the essence of the other What not to do after marriage Learning how to communicate and grow during a pandemic And more! You can communicate with our guests on Instagram at @samjones0608, @tovajones. If you are interested in counseling go to @wisdomcentercounseling for more information on Instagram. You can join the discussion on the Facebook page @meandmrsjonestv.

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into black love and adoption with our special guests, Earl Adams and Kelvin Knuckles! On this episode they discuss: Discovering love in putting support behind each other's endeavors, Learning when you care about someone you invest in them, Creating family through fostering, Remembering to put each other first in love, and more!