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Send us Fan Mail This week on the Earrings Off! Podcast, Lou and Teresa sit down and have a conversation with WTVR CBS 6 news morning anchor Reba Hollingsworth. Reba talks about her impressive journey into journalism, lessons she's learned along the way and her new venture into business as the inventor of the AHA Wrap. Listen in! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode of the Earrings Off Podcast, Lou and Teresa discuss John Lewis’s passing and his legacy. Don't forget to subscribe so you can be notified when a new episode drops every Sunday. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Lou and Teresa discuss ways to find positives during the pandemic and unrest we all now face. When confronted with constant news of how dire things are, it's a challenge to find hope and opportunities in the storm. The Earrings Off! Co-hosts share what they are doing during the quarantine. Lou has a short attention span and is starting to get a bit sha...

Send us Fan Mail Independence Day, with the spotlight glaring on racism here in America, Lou and Teresa try to explain why this holiday which celebrates freedom feels particularly sad to us this year due to the numerous attacks against African Americans. We invite you to subscribe, review and rate Earrings Off . Our episode can be found on our website at www.earringsoff.com. We can also be found o...

Send us Fan Mail In recognition of International Joke Day and to provide a little levity and hopefully take our minds off all the bad things that are happening in the world if just for a few minutes, Lou and Teresa share a few jokes. Tune in to hear and understand why neither should quit their day jobs to become comedians.  Please subscribe, tell your friends and visit us often at www.earringsoff....

Send us Fan Mail June is African-American Music Appreciation month and Lou and Teresa are here for it! The hosts discuss how music is essential to African-American culture and also which songs have shaped their life experiences. Teresa shares how,  after learning her days would have a bit less sunshine, Janet Jackson set things in order and helped her gain control. Lou shares how she wishes she&ap...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Lou and Teresa are joined by four wonderful fathers: Conway, Greg, Darryl and Antwon.  Listen in as they share stories about parenting and lessons learned through their fatherhood experiences.  Please subscribe, tell your friends and visit us often at www.earringsoff.com. Send your email address to us at earringsoff@gmail.com to stay connected and hear about al...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Lou and Teresa speak with Yvonne. Yvonne's husband, Shahid, died 18 months after being diagnosed with leukemia. At the time of his death, he was 40 years old. When Shahid died, Yvonne was left alone to parent two children and figure out how to successfully rebuild her life without her loving and devoted husband. Yvonne speaks candidly about her journey...

Send us Fan Mail There is a saying that when America gets a cold African-Americans get pneumonia. The point being, that when an event occurs which negatively impacts the larger society, blacks tend to disproportionately suffer the effects.  Lou and Teresa chat about how COVID-19 has severely impacted the finances of Black America. They discuss the types of jobs that tend to be recession and COVID-...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode Lou returns to an earlier blog titled "The Ground Keeps Shaking" where she talks about the utter helplessness felt by African-American moms in relation to the murders of our children. Through her words she implores all fellow moms to join the fight against racism. By working together, moms can utilize their collective power to steady the ground be...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Lou took liberty as a co-host and did something she has always wanted to do: Give a commencement speech. Nobody ever asked her to give one, and odds are she was never going to be asked ( at least by any reputable group) to share her words of wisdom. Feeling a bit disappointed, she remembered she has a podcast and a mic, so what's stopping her?! In tod...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Fuller, founder and Lead Counselor at a local educational consulting company, College Primed, is our special guest this week. College Primed was birthed out of Lisa’s love of helping high school students develop compelling resumes and experience varied fields of interest. It was also the feedback from some of the students reporting back a lack of attraction to their primary i...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa discuss the killing of unarmed 25 year old Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of father and son duo Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael. Gregory McMichael is a retired law enforcement officer. Mr. Arbery was chased and shot by the McMichaels while he was out jogging on February 23, 2020. The McMichaels were charged with Ahmaud's killing (in early May) only after a v...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Lou and Teresa are joined by a dear friend, Leona. They usually have their chats face-to-face; however, given to social distancing protocols, they have resorted to having this year's Mother's Day gathering online. It seems that change did nothing to stop them from sharing their thoughts on being moms. In today's conversation Lou, Teresa and Leona talk about t...

Send us Fan Mail Lou interviews Teresa and while doing so exacts a little revenge and discovers a bit about why Teresa has nutrition as a hobby. Teresa shares about how nutrition is individual; that there isn't a one size fits all when it comes to nutrition.  *As always, Lou and Teresa share what they have learned and also share their opinions on health through their podcast and blog. Please...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Teresa searched high and low for a suitable guest and decided to interview Lou about her health habits, particularly her exercise regimen. (Teresa  didn't look at all; Lou was right there!) They discuss the benefits of yoga and physical exercise. The co-hosts also weigh  the value of keeping an exercise log to better assess whether you are getting the required number o...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, this is our third episode about the virus and we have been warned to avoid future podcasts which discuss COVID-19; that our numbers will go down because people are tired of hearing bad news. This virus continues to be deadly, even more so for African-Americans. Today we discuss small steps to take to improve our health. Rome wasn't built in a day; however, the path to re...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa discuss the COVID-19 mortality rate for African-Americans. News reports indicate that the virus has taken quite a toll on the African-American community. The Earrings Off! Co-hosts encourage everyone to practice social distancing to stay safe and stop the spread of the virus to thwart continued devastation among all communities.  Please visit our website at www.earr...

Send us Fan Mail COVID-19 threat, social distancing, school closures, catastrophic levels of unemployment, travel restrictions, empty store shelves, incompetence at the highest levels, plummeting stock prices and no end in sight. So much pressure. Most apropos are the Grandmaster Flash lyrics: "Don't push me 'cause I'm close to the edge, I'm trying not to lose my head...so...

Send us Fan Mail ** Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and iHeart Radio. To view the latest blog visit the Earrings Off! website at www.earringsoff.com. New podcast and blog available by 4:00 p.m., each Sunday. Please subscribe and tell your friends! March is National Kidney Month. This time is set aside to raise awareness about kidney disease. During today&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa discuss the emotional impact of the coronavirus and how to look for positives during this crisis. Lou has also written a blog as a companion piece to today's podcast titled "Thankful Musings." If you want to take a break from all the bad news listen in and read on! To view the blog visit the Earrings Off! website at www.earringsoff.com and please subs...

Send us Fan Mail The coronavirus continues to dominate lives worldwide. The virus is spreading and with no vaccine available everyone is very concerned. School and universities are closing.  Americans are taking precautions by canceling major events including postponing the NBA season until further notice and canceling March Madness! Stocks are plummeting.  In today's episode Lou and Teresa t...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa discuss how people can become comfortable by staying in the same environments, doing the same thing. The routine provides comfort, it's what we know and it works. Or does it? For example, if you have found a way to brush your teeth and that specific way has been proven to remove a significant amount of plaque, well that's a good thing. Bravo and keep brush...

Send us Fan Mail Lou and Teresa discuss information on the coronavirus. They discuss symptoms to look for and also discuss what you can do to actively prevent getting sick. Information shared during today's podcast came from a myriad of sources including the Mayo Clinic, the World Health Organization, the Washington Post and NY Times.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Black History Month, Lou and I speak to 85 Year Old Mae Shields, a very respected elder in our community. Ms. Mae shares her rich history that is quite inspiring. In her story you will hear how Mae's mother was well ahead of her time in preparing and challenging her children to be the best that they can be. Mae's studied at the University of New Mexico and Co...