Cognac,Cupcakes,and Conversations Podcast

Whether you realize it or not, friendships aren't the only relationships that go through seasons. Familial, romantic and even personal seasons are something we all experience; so we decided to chat it up while including current examples of them being portayed in the media (ie. Insecure and the Family Hustle) Prior to that in R&R, we once and for all address these damn Karens that are running rampa...

We took a break from Rona talk to recap the latest episode of Insecure; as well as how much we can relate to the breakdown of longterm friendships. CeCe of Reset Wellness joins us for this conversation and more.

On and On the Rona goes. When it'll stop, no one knows. Although May still feels like March, it is mental health awareness month, so we made sure to give you a good dose of R&R as well as 4 new ways to mentally cope with Corona. Philanthropy Highlight: Loveland - Therapy Fund

We're reached our 50th Episode! Tune in as we tell the story of how we started CCC and what's next! Watch the visual on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kObDaWk7H0&feature=youtu.be

Juggling a 9 to 5 and a side gig can be pretty difficult; but it’s especially difficult when you’re trying to make the side gig your main income. On this episode, we chat with host and speaker, Carter Sade. We discussed how she does her entrepreneurial juggle as well as how important it is to properly brand your work and have a great sidekick in a business partner. R&R covers the shenanigans of th...

Currently they’re labeled as essential workers; but we’re calling them HEROES! This week’s episode, we’re saluting two healthcare heroes, Diane and Porsha, as they share their experiences and advice to other essential workers. We kept it light in our #R&R hot topics: Insecure, Lifetime’s Clark Sisters biopic, stripper delivery service and more!

We’ve got work to do; and we know just the right way to get it done! On this episode, we chat with 90 Minute Work Date on ways to stay focused and get ish done! (even in the midst of quarantine.) In R&R we covered the latest celebs giving back for COVID-19 support, and the latest celeb hook ups. Plus let down we saw coming, Bernie Sanders drops out of the race. :-( Philanthropy Highlight: Kindness...

We’re skimming back on the Covid talk to discuss more of what we’re doing (and what the rest of the world is doing) with all this new free time on our hands. This is an R&R filled episode with convos about Drake’s adorable Goldilocks son, Sean Garrett drunken tune battle against The Dream and everything in between (yes you already know we touched on 3LW too). We reviewed some movies (Self-Made, Ti...

*Bare with us as we acclimate ourselves to remote recording!* :-D Just because we’re quarantined from the gym; it doesn’t mean we can’t get it in! We had special guest Brittany Siles, founder of HypeLife Health Coaching, on to share tips on how stay active and even improve your fitness. She also highlights the importance of mental health in juxtaposition with physical health and how dependent they...

Corona Virus! It's getting real! But Kel and Ana are providing tips on how to manage your anxiety, resources, ways freelancers and entrepreneurs can continue to make money, and other innovative ways to make the best of our self-quarantine situation. Ana also talks directly to the early Spring brides and gives tips for how to cope and adjust to a postponed wedding date.

Everyday we hustlin'! But are you hustlin' harder or hustlin' smarter? Kel gives tips on how to hustle smart while working 9-5 and entreprenuering 7-10. R&R included Tekashi 69's release, Corona virus cancellations/not washing hands, Meg Thee Student, Love Is Blind and more. Philanthropy Highlight: www. ThirdLove.com

Happy National Women's Month.

Issa Cognac, Cupcakes, and Cannabis Conversation episode!!! We kicked it with Reset Wellness and learned so much about the benefits and myths surrounding the use and legalization of cannabis. CEOs Tahmika and Bubb along with their partners Kisha and CeCe shared their stories of how they got into the business, how they manage their personal lives all while entrepreneuring; and why they're so passio...

Being a good friend doesn’t mean you have to support their bad decisions! Sometimes you have to let them work their lil insanity out. On this week’s episode we delved into how to support a friend through their bad decisions (while keeping your peace ✌🏽) and also shared moments when we’ve been the bad decision makers ourselves. This was more than a ki, it was a cackle! 🤣 This week in R&R, we disc...

I LOVE MYSELF! It's almost Valentine's Day! So in true CCC fashion we're bringing back our Self Lovery vibes from last year, with a spiritual twist. When's the last time you got in touch with your spirit? If it's been a while, we're encouraging you to use VDay to amp up your spiritual wellness and positive thinking. True to form, we've got some R&R baked in there about everyone from Snoop and Gayl...

We'reeeee Baaaack! It's 2020 ya'll; and we kicked it off right with our first live podcast! Listen to our reflection on the live pod, our interview with Aniyah Helen and Val (Dreams of Triumph) as well as our highlighted philanthropy of the week Sasha Bruce Youthwork. We've also got some fresh tea in the R&R (#RatchetnessAndRightousness); you know we couldn't pass up on Gayle King's shady intervie...

After major technical difficulties, CCC is doing a redux/new new episode. Hot topics included the Grammy snubs, Ray J/Fizz LHH shenanigans, R Kelly victims and more. We're also chunking the deuces for the holiday season! But we promise to return with cozy cognac and cupcake convos in the new year. .:Philanthropy/Community Highlights:. Purple Gala: http://allpurplegala2019.com/ Little Boxes of Love...

We're fresh back from a New York shopping weekend and start off discussing our unsavory experience at the illustrious Kleinfeld. Next we jumped into Kanye and Kim Kardashian saving lives through their new passions, T.I. obsession with his daughter's hyman, and more in Ratchetness and Rightousness. Lastly, today's talk topic explored why looking down on people who don't want to be entrepreneurs or...

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What's it like to be an entrepreneur and engaged? Ana and her fiancé, Dennis, share how they met, started dating and decided to get married, all while being entrepreneurs. Summer Walker, Angela Yee vs. Gucci Mane & Charlamagne, and more covered in our Ratchetness and Rightousness. Check out our new millennial mindset discussion series, "The Conversation" ep. 1 - The Conversation: Culture - War on...

The Bible says to “write the vision, make it plain.” So in the midst of getting closer to our dreams; we decided to make a vision board. Somehow this conversation also led us down the path of sharing some personal stories about depression and overwhelmed-ness that comes during a shift in life. Our remedy? Sage and social media breaks. We end the episode on a high note by sharing a portion of what’...

Why limit happy hour to just one hour? Join us on our proverbial couch to have our weekly ki and tea. Community Highlight: Pink Carpet Event (Breast Cancer Awareness Fashion Show) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-pink-carpet-event-charity-fashion-show-tickets-67939417627

It's our 31st episode and we're 31 years old! So the timing was perfect to speak on being ready for what life throws at you as you age. We spoke to our 18 year old-selves, recapped our weekend of events (including our hosting of the Tiara J. Brand "Am I Ready" panel event), and included a little ratchetness and rightousness. Ana also shares her special experience in meeting Nikki Giovanni earlier...

On this special episode, Chef Tiffany Lightfoot shared her delicious Butter Pecan Cognac cupcakes with us, as well as her journey to baking entrepreneurship. Community Highlight: Private Chef, No Restaurant Week https://www.privatechefweek.com/

WHEW! We took it there on this week’s episode! On “Black Effect” we talked about black culture as a whole. Starting from Nicole Hannah Jones’s NYT "The 1619 Project" to the black diaspora and ending with a REAL discussion on the most disrespected and unprotected member of the black community, the black trans women.