The Drink

In this episode, my sister friend Jachaia guest stars as she describes her personal testimony with standom - the things that she experienced within it, and how God brought her out. We also discuss the dangers of idolatry within standom, our thoughts about the unhealthy habits it causes, and more! Please be sure to follow my good sis on her social media accounts (both personal and business!) Person...

Are you a fan of someone? Are you one step further than that...are you a STAN? The term "stan" is defined as " an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity." In this episode, I discuss my seasons of standom with particular people and groups, and how my perspective on it has changed. While I still enjoy certain artists or things, I'm no longer as obsessed as I u...

I've got some special guests on this episode: please meet Kyy (or Kyra), and welcome back Joshh and Vante (aka Twin)! They (plus another friend who is absent named Lo) are people I met through the group chats who have experienced some of the same things that I have, and then some. They share their thoughts, advice, and we laugh a little along the way. Think of this as a sneak peek into one of...

In this episode, I give my testimony about my Twitter experience, which started a couple of years ago when I joined Twitter group chats, what some people now call "engagement pharming" chats. What I thought was a fun and innocent way to grow my platform, and connect with people turned into a negative outlet for myself and my creativity. Listen now to get all the details! If this episode...

Welcome to a ✨NEW✨ podcast series called "Slave to the 'Rithm" (yes, meaning "algorithm"). In this episode, I introduce the series, hitting these specific points: Why I started this series (my back story) The different levels I'll discuss through these episodes (different social media platforms, fandom/standom, parasocial relationships, etc.) My continuing growth from...

For the last installment of the Brown Skin Girl Project '24, I have the wonderful Steph aka "CozyGirlSteph" as my guest! As her name suggests, she is a content creator and gaming streamer who focuses on all things COZY! She discusses how much Animal Crossing: New Horizons meant to her during the pandemic, her experiences in streaming on both Twitch and YouTube platforms, and her desi...

Introducing another lovely brown skin girl streamer: AmandaSpeaks! As her beacon bio states, she is a: "variety streamer, lover of whimsy, believer in the power of friendship, professional silly person"! We discuss some lovely things on this episode, so please be sure to tune in, and support Amanda through her content creating and streaming journey! You can support her by following her s...

While there are so many positive things about the streaming community, there can also be downsides. Meet Jinxx, a brown skin girl who is not afraid to tell it like it is! I enjoyed our very real conversation about some of the things I as a new streamer have been grateful to not have encountered, but also some encouraging and fun things as well about streaming as well. It's all about balance! P...

Let me introduce you to Lexiee aka cozygirllexiee! In this episode, we discuss how she's trying to live up to her niche as a "cozy girl", how she got into cozy streaming, and the fandom world! Please be sure to support Lexiee by following her on social platforms! She is "cozygirllexiee" on Twitch, Twitter (X), and Instagram!

Y'all! The vibes have arriveddd! Join me in welcoming Renae aka Crummy, as they would say, "into the chatroom"! Crummy is a multi-faceted luvvy - Twitch streamer, full-time content creator, blogger/writer, graphic designer - do I need to say more?! You might as well cozy up for this wonderful episode as Crummy and I discuss safe spaces, lack of gatekeeping, and giving people their fl...

Let me introduce you to MimiLena, a wonderful Twitch streamer who loves to beat games using musical instruments as controllers...yes, you read that right! Listen now to learn more about what inspired MimiLena to complete these gaming challenges, and also some sound advice for other streamers out there on who your competition truly is (hint hint...it isn't other people!) MimiLena can be found o...

I'm back! It's been about 3 months, but still! 😂 In this episode, I discuss where I've been, my rebrand, and encourage anyone who loves to have their hand in different pots that it's okay to do that . And, if you've been doing something for a while, and are not enjoying it: it's okay to stop/take a break. Let's take seat, and sip on this! 🌊

How do you define the word "friend"? What are the qualities of a friend? Do your closest friends have to be someone you have seen in person, or can social media friends fulfill this need? I ponder thesse questions and more on this episode of The Drink!

HEY LUVVIES! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I'm so thrilled to be ending a season with you, and beginning another. I hope this new year finds you refreshed and ready to take on whatever may come! In this episode, probably THEE most imporant episode I've ever done, I explain my reason for stepping away from content creating for a little while, and also my intentions on this podcast in the upcoming year. Y...

YOU KNOW THE VIBES, VIBES, VIIIIIBES! My twin is back with me for another episode of The Drink! In this episode, we discuss self-sabotage, our writing and where we'd like it to be, and just a bunch of random stuff. Congratulations: you've gotten a firsthand glance at a FaceTime call between us! 😂 Unfiltered and unedited! PERIODT! Please be sure to follow my twin on his social media platfo...

IYKYK...this episode is a redo from last week's since Jachaia couldn't be heard in the last 8 minutes of the interview 😭 But HAVE NO FEAR! This week we spun the wheel, and got to discuss ✨FASHION✨ Jachaia expresses which fashion era she personally is in, how becoming a mom changes people's perspectives on how you dress, and how makeup trends tie into the fashion world. We also talk...

In Part 2, Cydney and I go in depth about a few things we love in our self-care routines, as well as the importance in "obedience faith," and the "numbers game" when it comes to creatives and businesses. Cydney emphasizes, as always, that self-care is not "one size fits all." Please be sure to follow Cydney and support her! She's @itscydneyrai on all platforms! He...

My good sis, one of God's favorites, Cydney Irby joins me in this episode to talk about the release of her ebook Wellness That Works ! In Part 1, she describes the process of her release: no rollout, no countdown, no commercial breaks! She drops it on us FULL BEYONCÉ MODE! Be sure to follow Cydney on social media: IG and Threads: @itscydneyrai Grab a copy of her wellness ebook with the link in...

Are you a creator that feels paranoid to release your creations because of people copying you? Have you been inspired by a creator to create something similar to what they're doing? Then this episode is for YOU! And by "you," I mean, EVERYONE, because if you participate in TikTok, then you do a level of this. This episode does come with a *CHALLENGE* so please pay attention near the...

I talk about answered prayers, the lack of motivation to want to go to God when we don't get the answer we want 😖, and being present in the things I prayed for. Follow me on social media! IG: @mishywrites Twitter: @mishy_writes

Ahh, it feels good to be back! I hope you pulled up a chair, and are sipping on your favorite summer drink for this long awaited episode (since it has been a while 😭). In this episode, I talk about the beauty of being sat down this summer. It's truly been an eye-opener for me as I reset myself, create just for the hell of it, and really get close to God again. Details on WHY this has been a s...

Y'all! I have my bro Joshh on the podcast with me in this new episode! We kicked off the podcast talking about some advice we'd give to the opposite sex, and then I started asking some specific questions to Joshh about his opinions on specific situations 👀 that you might just find interesting! Be sure to follow him on social media: Instagram: @joshhgotti Twitter: @JTwotymes1 Snapchat: Jos...

So, I guess I kind of gave away the Drink of the Week already? 😬 In this episode, I close out season 2 by reflecting on how things went with all my featured guests, and discuss all the things you can look forward to in season 3! I also do a new segment (well, new to the podcast) called SWEET TEA in which I do sort of a lightning round of categories in regards to my life, including what I'm cu...

The last official episode of the Brown Skin Girl Project features Raven Adan, a tech worker who loves to be active through workouts, hiking, swimming, etc.! We discuss whether her love for movement will lead to a physical training gig (?!), her non-entrepreneurial spirit, and her wonderful words of wisdom that we all get to drink in inspired by her influence in her work place, and in her daily lif...