Grown Women

We are back and diving into how we navigate hard seasons as adults and as friends. How do you support friends when they're going through a hard time? How do you make space for yourself to be supported when you're the one that's down? And what responsibilities do both parties have on showing support and communicating our needs? Dive into the convo with us! Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter...

It's time for our Spotify Wrapped results! We talk about music and how it moved us through yet another year on this here Earth - the trash and the treasure of it all! Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

Join us for an open and candid conversation about their current journeys in search of new communities. Each at different life stages, Bri and Chelsi share the highs, lows, and unexpected turns in their pursuit of meaningful connections. From the challenges of building community as a busy mother of littles to navigating the landscape of adult friendships in a new city, they explore the diverse land...

Join us on the Grown Women podcast as we delve into the next installment of our buddy read series with the book, "Black Girls Must Be Magic" by Jayne Allen! Prepare for an engaging and honest discussion as we share our strong feelings and insights about book two in this series! Don't miss out on this episode filled with literary BGM, empowering perspectives, and a little bit of chaot...

On this episode of the Grown Women podcast, Bri and Chelsi dive into the first part of their Buddy Read series with a review and discussion of "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted" by Jayne Allen. The novel explores the life of Tabitha Walker, a young woman struggling to balance her personal and professional life while facing societal pressures and expectations. Bri and Chelsi share their tho...

In this episode, Bri & Chelsi share letters to our younger selves. In honor of April being National Poetry Month, the episode starts off with a spoken word piece by Bri, titled "This One's For Me" Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

In this episode, Bri & Chelsi play "Which Would You Rather," exploring some fun and thought-provoking scenarios. Later, we discuss our top four book recommendations for the year 2023, offering a range of exciting and captivating reads for listeners to consider. Tune in for an entertaining and informative episode filled with lively conversation and bookish insights. Join us for a Budd...

Bri and Chelsi are back at it! We are debriefing our feelings on #RihannaBowl and how Black women don't owe anyone anything. Join in on this week's shenanigans and let us know how you feel! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future.

Bri and Chelsi are BACK for season 3 of The Grown Women Podcast. We recap 2022 and talk about what we're excited about for 2023! Join in and get ready for another season of shenanigans. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future.

It’s the season 2 finale! Thanks for rocking with us through the ups and downs of another year on this ghetto Earth! We talk about our favorite episodes, upcoming projects, love and more babies 👀… To all of our listeners, you are loved and thank for supporting us during this season. P.S. we need a name for our listeners! Drop us suggestions via a DM at @grownwomenpod on IG or Twitter or send us a...

To celebrate Black Music Month, Bri and Chelsi tackle some of the prompts from #MusicSermon's Black Music Month Challenge!  Kick back, grab a drink, listen, and sing along as we share some of the songs by Black artists that we definitely should not have been singing in our small, small ages!

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Bri and Chelsi sat down and talked bout their favorite poets (past and present) and how they fell in love with poetry. Bri graces us all with her spoken word skills - you don't want to miss this episode!

This week, we sit down with Kimberly Reese Sherman and Camille Logan, two dope Black women therapists, and talk about the enneagram and their work through their new podcast, Enneagram for the Culture. Follow them on Instagram via @enneagramfortheculture, @camille.logan.lcmhc, @kreeselcsw and learn more about their work!

A little bit of Keyshia Cole, a little bit of Musiq Soulchild, and a whole lot of realness: Bri and Chelsi jump into the topic of L-O-V-E! Coming out of the month of love, we wanted to chat about dating and marriage in the midst of this ghetto world we find ourselves living in. Come for the laughter, stay for the real.  Have stories or advice about love? Drop us a DM at @grownwomenpod on IG o...

We're back with a new episode to celebrate Black History Month. We're revisiting the card game Black Card Revoked and celebrating Black culture with a little bit of fun.  We'd love to know if you have different or similar answers than we did, so let us know on Instagram or Twitter @grownwomenpod what you came up with!

Chelsi and Bri talk all things adulting as we celebrate Chelsi's 29th birthday and dive into how relationships, celebrations, and life in general changes as we get more grown.  Chelsi's drink - Irish Mule  1.5 oz of Irish Whiskey .5oz of lime juice Fill the glass with ice Top with ginger beer Garnish with a lime wheel Drop us a DM and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d...

Have you ever wished you had known about feminism as a young girl? Feminist AF is THAT BOOK! Today, we welcome co-authors Susana Morris and Chanel Craft Tanner to talk about their upcoming book, Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. Pre-order your copy today! Start a book club with the young girls in your life. Hell, call us because we are obsessed! Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood B...

Bri and Chelsi dive into how they are surviving working from home and how boundaries help them.  Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

We are back in the studio! Bri and Chelsi return to talk about true self care beyond just the pampering. How can we be more intentional about making time and setting routines to fill our cups regularly? Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know your wins or what you’d like to hear from us!

Today, Bri and Chelsi are joined by the new co-owner and partner of Folded Owl (@foldedowl), Skye Latimer. Skye shares her journey to her biggest #winatwork and shares advice for other Black women (and any listener) looking for a win too.  Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know your wins or what you’d like to hear from us! 

Season 2 is coming and we are SO EXCITED to be back. Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes of Grown Women. Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us! We will be featuring some listener feedback in the future.

We are wrapping up Season 1 of Grown Women podcast with a look back at our favorite episodes, setting our intentions for the end of 2020, and approaching 2021 with a healthy dose of realism and mindfulness as we plan ahead. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters for making Season 1 a success! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you...

This week, we are sipping champagne, celebrating everybody Black, and looking forward to hope and ending 2020 on a positive note! We really appreciate all the support we’ve received from our listeners and we want to hear from you! Drop us a DM on IG or twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us! We will be featuri...

We're on a girls' trip! This week, we loaded up the car and took a much-needed road trip with our friends Lena and Laura - We recorded this special episode with the group to talk about the need for R&R and time with your friends. Drink of the week: White Claw! 

This episode is our open letter to Black women as we navigate the complex feelings after last week's announcement of the #BreonnaTaylor indictment (or lack thereof). We wanted to create a space for Black women to feel seen, heard, and understood and we hope that listening to this episode will help you find some strength in knowing that you are not alone.