Brains, Brawn, and Bougie

Patty is going to make us learn Mahjong….YIKES! She also had trouble getting hitched up at UHaul and we all agreed that was probably for the best. Renee shared her most insightful friendship characteristic…true friends will call out your bullshit. Eileen is voted the person you would most want to sit next to on a plane.  She not only lets you vent, but may even provide nuggets of inspiration for y...

Patty learned something new about herself and is resigned to hence be known as Patty, Breaker of All Things. Renée keeps her fancy hairdo dry by wearing plastic shopping bags on her head. We promise, she is not going senile - yet! And, Eileen’s goal is to get to know the HVAC and pool guys ASAP before she is forced to turn the jacuzzi on by herself.  Most importantly, we have another very special...

Patty justifies her cruising past….cruise boats that is! Renée has a weird obsession with food trucks and an aversion to fine dining. Eileen has been to Stuckey’s and Buc-ee’s but draws the line at Graceland.   If you have done any traveling, even close to home, you are sure to find yourself “traveling” down memory lane with the ladies’ good, bad, and downright strange adventures.

We are so excited to bring a very special guest, Sekou Andrews, creator of the album Koumami, to this week’s podcast. Sekou is an award-winning entrepreneur, a GRAMMY-nominated spoken word artist, and the creator of “poetic voice,” which is a new speaking category that combines inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry, like “Hamilton” meets “TED.” Be inspired and start rethinking what is pos...

Eileen says it best…“if it wasn’t for my disintegrating joints, I do feel like I’m in my thirties.” We all agree, there is A LOT of trauma happening at Target! Just ask Grandma Patty! Freeballing in muumuus and rocks in socks boobs are probably in all of our futures. Renée glitches her way though life and the podcast.   Why do we always feel younger than our actual age? The ladies discuss this in...

Renee questions if some companies may not have everyone's best interest in mind when they market their products….NO (S$%@) KIDDING!! Eileen has initiated the official dating challenge! It’s unanimous, no murder dates for Patty! This week, the ladies discuss online dating and, surprisingly, keep pretty much on topic. No worries though, you are still going to laugh while learning about bizarre dates...

Eileen confirms that bears do indeed shit in the woods and she pees at Camelback. Wine is always the perfect gift. Fast fashion will be the end of us all. Eileen will not be buying Birkenstocks anytime soon but insists penguin sweaters are a staple. Meanwhile, Patty and Renee will most likely be wearing the same shirts every other podcast. Learn what we REALLY think are only landfill items!

June Cleaver was our mom’s role model. It’s hard to shake that in one generation. Eileen is still affected by the childhood drama of her father spelling her name incorrectly…YIKES! We all love people visiting, but what we love most is when they leave. Renée wins for having the most “live in guests.” Patty’s wisdom for the perfect motherhood experience….be a single mom of ONE daughter.   In this ep...

Big boobs just means big bras. A medical punch card would benefit Eileen, buy 11 and get the next one free. Confidence is key- Midwest women don't show pain, we just pack the trauma in. This week we share personal stories of plastic surgery, including the reasons behind it and the extensive list of non-elective surgeries undergone by one of us! This episode is perfect for you if you have had plast...

Junior High rules: Middle School is for losers! Some wedding invites never come and that’s OK cuz the reception probably sucked! Sometimes the goal in life is to keep your husband alive, sometimes it’s to….you fill in the blanks! And who the heck is Captain Silvertooth?!   On this very special episode of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, Amy and Christine join us the morning after a fun night of celebrat...

Eileen wants to know in advance if she’s going to get 10-12 inches….get your minds out of the gutter - she's talking about SNOW! Renée needs to up her lipstick game. Let the Chapstick go! And, Patty is looking for someone in her life to kill spiders. She’s got all the other stuff nailed, but a spider murder hanging around would be great. In this episode you get to decide if soulmates are real or,...

  “Surround yourself with people smarter than you”…..” nailed it!” says Renee   We were lucky enough to talk to Tracey Newell, a champion for women in the C-Suite, and best selling author of Hers for the Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond . Join us for our first guest interview and learn more about Tracey’s inspirational words of wisdom: Start early, plan, think big, and play the long gam...

First sponsor of Brains, Brawn, and Bougie Podcast - Samuels Sperm Face Mask - found exclusively at Eileen’s house. Statistically speaking, your thirties will be your worst haircuts decade. Renee will NOT be setting up an “only fans” for her feet, however Eileen and Patty will be going LIVE in a town near you soon; there is a pretty good chance peanut butter will be involved.

Welcome to our new podcast. Get to know Patty, Renee and Eileen as they tell a little bit about themselves.  In this episode you hear about beer runs and Packers fans (may or may not be related), virgin birth, selling drugs (legally!), and calling a friend to get a ride to your own wedding.  Not to be out done by Eileen’s angelic voice. Chapters ·         00:00 Introduction and Friendship ·       ...

Patty’s forming our youths' economic minds, YIKES! Renée’s definitely gone over the edge! Eileen is a freeballing queen. Thongs, blue lights and why you need to wash your fruit.  No spoons allowed! And all things self cleaning….. Chapters 00:00 Quirky Habits and Preferences 11:09 Psychological Hangups and Quirks 19:40 Hygiene and Personal Preferences 30:54 Bugs, Cleanliness, and Tactile Sensitivit...

Iowa is dreamy, Skijoring and Eileen’s sister’s four-finger talent. Andy gets intimate. Wait, who IS Andy? Don’t be an energy vampire or a short-order cook. Did you know cat litter is used to suck up vomit and magnifying mirrors will entertain you for hours? Chapters 00:00 Health Challenges and Medical Procedures 15:13 Recovery and Physical Therapy 27:13 News Consumption and Political Engagement 3...

Welcome to Brains, Brawn, and Bougie, a podcast with 3 life-long friends who tell it like it is! Join us as we share the wisdom we have learned along the way in open - and often hilarious - discussions. You never know what you're going to get, but we promise it will feel like you are sharing a cup of coffee with your best friends. We can't wait for you to join us!