Love Is Black Podcast

Welcome back to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we welcome our special guests Phillip and Amber White. On this episode, they discuss: Emotional barriers extending friendship with benefits Getting the color back into life Learning to lean on each other during a young marriage, childbirth, and the disparities of the medical system And more! Connect with them on Instagram and Facebook @blaqlove4life and congratulations to Phillip and Amber on their new website and e-book: www.blaqlove4life.com www.blaqlove4life.com/ebook

Welcome back to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss commitment and mental health with our special guests, Brittany and Donald Telfair! On this episode they discuss:  College love at Walmart, Moving after marriage, Breast cancer trials and thrivival, Grape juice vs. Moscato,  and more!  Follow them on social media @melanatedwithluv on Instagram

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we take a trip out of the friendzone with our special guests, E&J, hosts of the Opinionated-Reality podcast! On this episode they discuss: is it a good idea to date someone you work with? was E ever in the friendzone? who said those three little words first? how does our experience growing up affect relationships and parenting? and more! On Opinionated Reality, E and J bring to light their daily casual conversations. They question everything from why you're single to the importance of college. They use their podcast to raise questions and believe they have the answers, so they say, and that's their Opinionated Reality. You can find them on the gram at @opinionated_reality. If you want to see a glimpse of E & J living with their twins, check them out on YouTube @allthatjass.

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive back in the well of the Laguerre family with Pierre Eddy Laguerre and Jacqueline Brutus-Laguerre. On this episode they discuss: Is prevention rejection? Realization of the best thing around; Adaptation to marriage after long-distance dating; Why marriage and safety don't mix; and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we delve into the secrets of maintaining an overall grade A marriage with our special guests, Reggie and Doreen Vail! On this episode they discuss:  The beauty of marrying while young and dumb,  Date night on a budget,  Overcoming the loss of a child and reentering parenthood,  and more!  To connect with Reggie on Instagram, follow @vailhousevisuals  To connect with Doreen on Instagram, follow @therealdoreenvail and on Facebook at Doreen Vail  Learn more: www.Doreenvail.net Download the song and find the coloring book: http://www.doreenvail.net/greatandiknowit/index.php 

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we dive into the beauty and growth of queer love with our special guest Cee and Dee a.k.a. Lady Bois and Baby Boy!  On this episode they discuss:  How friendship became love, Dating while living together, Growing up together as a couple,  and more!  Be sure to follow this beautiful couple and their family on social media @ladyboisandbabyboy on Instagram and Facebook.

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss fresh and fast love with Mike and Adefunke. On this episode they discuss: Second chances Letting go of the past and respecting someone who overcomes past trauma Verbalizing your feelings for your significant other and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black podcast! Join us this week as we hear another great love story with our guests, AV and Jan.  On this episode they discuss: How distance affects a potential relationship Dating does not have to be about finance, but spontaneity How long should a couple wait before starting a family and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss long-lasting love with our special guests, Clifford and Joselle Laguerre! In this episode they discuss: Platform shoes and floor-length furs being in style, The keys to having a long marriage, Challenges faced letting the family know they were getting married And more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into young love with our special guests, Aleca Davis and Kesley Remy! On this episode they discuss: Do actions really speak louder than words? Can a love last in secret? Does makeup to breakup lead to a long lasting relationship? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss Blk love and empowerment with our special guests, Shannaine and Marchello Eans! In this episode they discuss: Finding love in NYC, The struggles of celibacy, The importance of displaying black love, and more! From our guests: "We're the EANS TEAM, a family of seven here in Dallas, TX. The two of us are educators and entrepreneurs. We spearhead a movement currently through our brand I LUV (BLK) apparel. Our mission is to propagate (BLK) love globally during a time where it's needed most. We make conscious attempts daily to inspire through our lifestyle. We can be found at @eansteam on IG and FBook. Also our site is www.EansTeam.com to join the movement."

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the conscious choice to remain at your destination with our special guests Dr. Jameson and Herdyne Mercier! On this episode they discuss: Do you really have awareness of your classmates growing up? How the struggle was better than the peak, Can you love someone yet still want a divorce? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss developing a healthy relationship with our special guests, Doug and Vanessa Cupid!  On this episode they discuss:  The friendzone that lasted years;  What exactly hooking up means;  How long can a situationship last before you speak up about what you want; and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into a rhythm of love with our special guests Lin and Lavar! On this episode they discuss: Finding love in the club, Casual meetings of family, How they celebrated big moments, and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we go on a rollercoaster of emotions with our special guests, Andrae and Lysbeth Ricketts! On this episode they discuss: Exactly how early should one arrive at the airport to catch a plane? How praying in a car can get you in trouble, Pre-engagement counseling successes and failures, and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as our special guests make love look easy, in our conversation with Dr. Wesley Willis and Derrick Vaughan! On this episode they discuss: What happens after you slide into the DMs on Instagram, Long distance love and dedication, An epic announcement of their relationship, and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into blending families and love later in life with our special guests, Dominque and Ray Lewis! On this episode they discuss: Learning to love yourself after heartbreak, Blending families, Developing the right pace for a new relationship, and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dig into the secrets of a 25 year strong union with our guests, Erica and Billy Richardson! On this episode they discuss: Cafeteria love blossoming Why the Billy mobile was the place to be How to ignore external pressure on a relationship Reuniting after a breakup and difficult co-parenting and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we listen to another amazing love story featuring our guests, Vladimir and Nisha Laroche! On this episode they discuss: How a "setup" got them set up, A moment of realization about not repeating family patterns, Why friendship helps communication in a relationship, An unsurprising, yet surprising engagement, and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the evolution of our special guests' relationship, Justin Gilkes and Samia Penalver! On this episode they discuss: How Justin broke free from a long time in the friend zone, How their relationship survived long distance for years, Overcoming the struggles of juggling a career and a relationship, A dope ass time at Justin's a.k.a. J Gatsby's album release party and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the complexity of love and marriage with our guests David Jr. and Karena Noel! On this episode they discuss: Love at first drunken blackout If you tell someone not to fall in love with you, does it work? Can you have a relationship where you talk and don't communicate? and more!...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss a love story with our special guests Marjorie and Vishnu Bhimsain! On this episode they discuss: How they found love in the club Can a career in nightlife negatively affect a relationship What was the key to their 20+ year longevity together and more! Follow DJ Mega a.k.a. Vishnu on Instagram @kingsbridgemusic  or  @djkingmega

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we reveal some of our favorite black couples from film and television. On this episode we discuss: How does black love differ from film and television? What are our favorite black love stories? What couple tops our all time favorite list? Did Annaliese Keating ever commit a murder or did the writers just murder her black love story with Nate? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the top 10 golden rules of manhood! On this episode we: Breakdown the "10 Golden Rules of Manhood" list Discuss whether a man should raise another man's child Get to the root of whether men are able to discern one woman from another when it comes to sex Reflect on the year 2020 and more!

Welcome to The Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we open season 2 with an introspective discussion on long distance relationships. On this episode we answer: What have we been up to since season 1 ended? How do we keep the spark alive when we are apart? Have we ever been in a long distance relationship? Does sexting get boring after awhile? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the virtue of patience! On this episode we discuss: What situations require patience from a partner? How can you display patience when combining homes? What are some tips to maintaining patience when blending families? What kind of relationships survive the struggle or the come up? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get a bit nostalgic and chronicle our backstory. On this episode we explain: How we met Our journey into marriage and living together Why we bought our first home Our biggest challenges in that home and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss the concept of settling in relationships. On this episode we answer: When you have been single too long, is settling an option? Does settling lead to a long marriage? Can you be happy if you settle? Does the men who are settled for feel secure in that position? and more! Article referenced: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/03/marry-him/306651/?fbclid=IwAR3RazQY4uQvIHOhB3lJIPkPLMQfGuqc6MSgEyFXBUbA_IEZDVSIiPQcuaU

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss the impact of friends on a relationship! On this episode we answer: When is a good time to introduce your significant other to your friends? What should you do when your significant other's friends don't like you? What should you do when you don't like your significant other's friends? Is it ever okay to date your friend's ex? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black podcast! Join us this week as we discuss being the middle man/woman. On this episode we answer: Should you say something when you see a friend's significant other cheating? Does the messenger always get shot? Is posting your breakup on social media tacky or nah? Would we want to know if the other was cheating? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get in depth about therapy with our guest, The NurseDoc, Dr. Wesley Willis! On this episode we get answers to: Is overcoming cheating healthy? Why is the black community hesitant to go to therapy? Has the events with BLM, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor affected black intimacy? What does "lifestyle medicine" mean? and more! Dr. Willis' bio: Wesley began his career with an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) with major in Nursing obtained from Central Alabama Community College in 2000.  He went on to earn a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Alabama State University (ASU) in 2002 and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Alabama in 2003.  Upon completion of his MSW, he moved to NYC to create a career bridging his Nursing & Social Work education.  The first part of his career was focused on administration and case management.  He obtained his Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) in 2009 from Argosy University at Arlington and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College in 2011.  Wesley is Board Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses; Case Management by The Commission for Case Manager Certification; Critical Care Nursing by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Board Certified Diplomat (BCD) in Clinical Psychotherapy by The American Board of Examiners (ABE).  He is licensed as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Social Work and Psychology in multiple jurisdictions.  Wesley was the 2013 recipient of the New York Black Nurses (NYBNA), Nurse of the Year Award; New York City Assemblywoman Inez Dickens – Community Service Award.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for American Association of Men in Nursing (AAMN) and Board of Directors for the New York State Society for Clinical Social Workers (NYSSCSW).  In 2010, Wesley founded RHIO Wellness…Reflective Healing & Inspiring Outcomes that he currently manages until today.  He is the Co-Founder of “Safe Hands,” an NGO in Nairobi, Kenya working to address the mental health and wellness of children and adults throughout Africa. Dr. Willis' website: www.TheNurseDoc.com

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss sweeping generalizations of men and women in relationships. On this episode we discuss: What 3 things annoy men about women What 3 things annoy women about men Do men have more collectively than "the audacity?" Do men marry for stability? and more! Link for post discussed: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10214911588931128&id=1469963691&sfnsn=mo&extid=iiGbCB0JVXzfBNkH

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we discuss fighting in relationships. On this episode we answer: Why do fights happen? What does it mean to fight fair? Is fighting good for a marriage? Does anybody ever win in a fight? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss self-love with our special guest La'Keisha "Coach Keisha" Haley. On this episode Coach Keisha answers: What is the difference between self-love and self-care? How can you be your own motivation? How can you better yourself in preparation for a relationship? How does self-love differ between men and women? What is the IF movement and how can it change our outlook? and more...

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the uncomfortable topic of finances. On this episode we discuss: Important money topics to discuss at various stages of relationships Do your spending habits matter when you are dating? How do we really feel about prenups? Should couples have two separate bank accounts? Why is the topic of children a financial one? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive into the impact of childhood trauma on adulthood and relationships. On this episode we have a featured guest and expert on childhood trauma, Ereena George.  Ereena George is an International best selling author, speaker, facilitator, Life Coach and Counselor. This Brooklyn native was gifted with the ability to help others, in addition to, giving back, both inherited from her paternal grandmother. She has worked as a mentor and advocate for youth within her own community as well as several surrounding communities. Ereena holds a Bachelors degree in Child Advocacy & Policy from Montclair State University. She is a wife and proud mother of two children. Find her published works on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ereena-George/e/B010W3Q6WK/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Get your FREE tickets to the Orgasmic Explosion Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bk-virtual-orgasmic-explosion-tickets-116290974435?aff=ebdssbeac

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discover how well we know, or don't know, each other. On this episode we answer: What cheers us up when we are sad? What do we like the most about each other? If we could bring back to life someone famous, who would it be? What are our biggest pet peeves? What one thing wouldn't we want to admit to anyone else? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we delve into the topic of breaking up. On this episode we answer: What is our most memorable breakup? How should you communicate a breakup? Is ghosting wrong? Are you obligated to give an ex closure? Can one realistically be friends with their ex? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we talk about common misconceptions about marriage. On this episode we bust myths about: Does being married make you now a unit and no longer individuals? Does having children make your marriage stronger? Does getting married prevent problems with trust and infidelity? Should you want to change your spouse? Does getting married change them? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we break down 7 simple tips for maintaining a healthy loving relationship/marriage. On this episode we discuss: The importance of picking your battles Being a supportive partner The importance of observation and taking mental notes Why getting out of the routine is good for the relationship The importance of occasional separation What is a #spouscation? How can you meet big life needs of your partner when compromise is not an option? and more!

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we dive deep into the must have topics every couple should discuss. On this episode we answer: What topics are required conversations prior to committing to marriage or long term commitment? How do you handle a spouse changing their mind or views on one of those major topics? Is politics a deal breaker in our relationship? Does Harvey hate Jesus? Is it a good idea to check in with your partner about these issues periodically? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us as we dive into the muddy conversation of August Alsina and Jada Pinkett-Smith's entanglement on this episode. During this episode we answer: Does revealing private matters make them any better? What should or shouldn't occur during a separation? Is unconditional love practical? Why does Harvey dislike Will Smith so much? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! On this episode of The Love Is Black podcast, we welcome a communication specialist, beautiful soul, and one of our favorite Laguerres: Joelle Laguerre to the show!  Joelle LaGuerre is an HR professional with over 15 years of experience in workplace learning and development. Currently, she serves as a freelance consultant and coach, specializing in leadership and career development. A student and practitioner of positive psychology, Joelle is passionate about helping individuals and organizations find and facilitate meaningful work. In addition to being an expert in communication, Joelle is an eligible bachelorette. She joins us on this episode to discuss the feminine perspective on dating in the culture. In this episode we answer: What are the challenges with online dating in this modern society? What are common communication issues that occur in a modern messaging era? Do men desire "easy" relationships? Should women prepare to date? Was Harvey a hoe in the past? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages. In this episode we answer: What are our love languages? Do they match up? Does having different love languages impact a relationship? Can your love language change with relationships? Which love language is for suckas? And more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! On this episode of The Love Is Black podcast, we welcome our first guest, Bertrand "Coach B" Ngampa. Mr. Ngampa discusses 1% Man, his manifesto that speaks to the kind of men we need in today's society and climate. We delve into the physical, mental, and financial attributes men need to perfect before they date. Betrand Ngampa is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, and high performance consultant with over ten years of experience. While serving in the US Armed Forces he won several awards. Ngampa has been featured on Thrive Global, Good Men Project, Thank You Heartbreak, Peridot Imagery, Medium, SickBizBuzz, True Toast Online Magazine, and the Washington Post. You can join Coach B's mailing list here to hear more and connect with him: http://eepurl.com/cYzOMX In this episode we answer: Should men be prepared prior to dating? Are there benefits to celibacy? How beneficial is therapy for a single man? We referenced: B Simone's Nick Cannon interview snippet: https://youtu.be/84U7LvTwmr4 

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast!  Join us this week as we talk about cheating and infidelity. In this episode we answer: Which form of cheating is worse, emotional or physical? Who cheats more, men or women? Are statistics on cheating accurate? And more! Bonus life tip at the end ; )

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join as this episode as we discuss sex in marriage. In this episode we answer: Within marriage, who initiates sex more, men or women? How often should couples spice up their sex lives? Is porn for couples? Is masturbation cheating? and more!

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! This week we're talking about sex and dating. In this episode we answer: Does Steve Harvey's 90-day rule matter when dating? To what degree does sex matter when dating? Is it important to know your partner's body count? What should you say after a bad sexual encounter?

Welcome to the Love Is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss our love of music in the culture. That's right, R&B, Hip Hop and Rap. In this episode we answer: Is it wrong to judge artists and their music in social media posts? Are #Verzuz battles a celebration or a competition? What artists would win in various hypothetical #Verzuz battles?

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we discuss: traditions in dating, weddings and marriage. In this episode we answer: Should men have to be prepared to take care of a woman before attempting to date? Do traditional gender roles in relationships apply to current times? Are gender roles only for dating or do they evolve for marriage? What role does tradition play when raising children?