Wise and Wine Podcast

“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 physic...

“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...

“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 Bost...

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...

“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...

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 friend...

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.   INSTAGR...

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 p...

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,...

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 approa...

"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 an...

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.podca...

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, i...

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.  Event...

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...

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 diff...

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...

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...

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 kno...

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 h...

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 r...

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 drin...