insideLINES Podcast

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off a new season of the insideLINES podcast!  After a quick catch-up session, they hop right into this week’s “Hot Takes” segment on the incarceration of WNBA star Brittany Griner . This past February, Brittany was arrested in Russia after customs found vape cartridges in her luggage. After pleading guilty, she was convicted of drug smuggling an...

insideLINES goes on the road to Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI! This year’s show, sponsored by Nordstrom and recorded at Nordstrom The Grove, features  Atoya and Tia interviewing inspiring women to discuss entrepreneurship, mental health, philanthropy and more as the audience enjoyed insightful conversations, brunch and mimosas!!  First, Atoya and Tia sit down with some incredible women entreprene...

As you may have heard, our friend Cheslie Kryst died by suicide on Sunday January 30, 2022 at the age of 30. Like many that knew her, we are devastated by this news.  It’s hard to get our heads around this. We had her on the show just a few months ago, and she was so charming, intelligent and fun. She dropped so many gems and truly spoke to our souls. We decided to re-release our interview with he...

It’s the last episode of Season 3 and hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril kick off the episode giving thanks to you for listening and supporting the show! We’ll be mixing things up a bit this year, make sure you are subscribed to our podcast wherever you listen and follow us on social media for the latest news @insidelinespodcast on Instagram and Facebook. Next, it’s on to storytime as Atoya tells...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting in shape on the insideLINES Podcast!  Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode answering your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! The ladies share their thoughts on foods that should be banned from flights and menu changes at a nostalgic fast food chain. If YOU would like to have your questions answered on the podcast, leave us a vo...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are feeling nostalgic on the insideLINES Podcast!  First up, the ladies take on your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya answer your questions on Drake and the alleged hot sauce fiasco, what’s an appropriate length of stay at a friend’s house, and if they still believe in traditional gender roles. If YOU would like to have you...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are bringing the thunder on the insideLINES Podcast!  First up, the ladies are tackling your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya share the results from the insideLINES Fantasy Football Tournament as well as things they would have known prior to getting married. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, le...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are exploring second chances on the insideLINES Podcast!  First up, the ladies are fresh off a pretty relaxing holiday break! After the surge in positive covid cases, both Tia and Atoya had low-key Christmas celebrations at home with their families. As for New Year’s Eve, Atoya spent the evening completing vision boards and having a game night with her family. Me...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are reflecting on the year for the insideLINES Podcast!  It’s the last episode of 2021 and the ladies look back at some of their favorite things and most impactful moments of the year! From the insurrection to start the year to the resurgence of covid via a new variant (Delta and now Omicron), Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the moments that have truly defi...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting their men involved on the insideLINES Podcast!  First, in the “Asking for a Friend!” segment, the ladies answer questions about repeating outfits, their experience with their husband's groupies, and if it’s appropriate to buy your friend’s significant others gifts. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicema...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are digging deep on the insideLINES Podcast!  Atoya and Tia shake things up a bit with a new segment called “Asking For A Friend!” The ladies tackled some questions sent in by listeners via the insideLINES voicemail . If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES . Then, it’s on to Hot Takes...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are laughing till their sides hurt on the insideLINES Podcast!  Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled weekend! Tia is back from a quick weekend trip to Jacksonville, FL for an induction ceremony. Tia’s husband Cliff was inducted into the Clay County Hall of Fame for his work in the community along with his former teammate Nolan Carr...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are knowing their worth on the insideLINES Podcast!  First up, the ladies are fresh off a jam packed holiday weekend! After a pretty low key Thanksgiving dinner, Tia and her sisters traveled to Miami to celebrate her mom’s 60th birthday. The trip included enjoying some amazing food as well as some entertainment at the #1 Drag Bar & Restaurant in Miami called...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working through it on the insideLINES Podcast!  First up, the ladies chat about their weekend, which was packed full of kids’ sporting events. Atoya’s boys won their final football playoff game and are heading to state this weekend! She also got into the holiday spirit over the weekend putting up her tree and holiday decor. Tia’s oldest kicked off his AAU bas...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are asking the tough questions on the insideLINES Podcast!  First, the ladies share details from their action packed weekend! Atoya’s sons kicked off high school football playoffs on Friday, only for the game to be called with 1 minute left in the first quarter due to the weather.   The game resumed on Sunday, and they went on to clinch a spot in round 2 of playo...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are climbing the corporate ladder on the insideLINES podcast! Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled girls getaway weekend! Following a few flight cancellations, Tia joined Atoya in New Orleans along with a friend of the show, Dawn Murdock. The ladies enjoyed a night on Bourbon Street, watched the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlan...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are breaking it down on another episode of the insideLINES podcast! Atoya and Tia kick things off chatting about their weekend. Atoya had a jam-packed weekend full of Halloween festivities which include her hosting an adult costume party Friday and attending their neighborhood block party! Tia’s family does not actually celebrate Halloween,  so she had a pretty l...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find time for self-care on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast! Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya is full of mixed emotions as her oldest Nate Jr. gets his driver's license over the weekend! Now the search begins for his first car. Tia received her second vaccine dose over the weekend, so k...

Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are staying grounded on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast. First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from the week! Atoya and her husband Nate  hosted a Louis Vuitton Mobile Experience where the luxury giant brought a mobile trailer right into their backyard. The two invited friends and family and had the event catered for a nigh...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they get spiritual on the insideLINES podcast! First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from another busy week! Tia attended Ciara Wilson ’s launch event for her new rum Ten to One ! Atoya had lots of kids and sports this week, but mostly found time to relax with her husband Nate . Then, it’s time for “Hot Takes” where the ladies share th...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they dive deep into love, motherhood and open marriages on the insideLINES podcast! First, insideLINES has opened up the phone lines and they want to hear from you. Atoya and Tia have set up a voicemail for you to call in with your questions, comments or feedback. Just head on over to the new online page on Speakpipe and make sure to leave your first name...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find their purpose on the insideLINES podcast. Tia and Atoya kick off the episode with highlights from their busy week! Tia and her husband Cliff held their 8th annual fundraising dinner, Dining to Make a Difference - a celebrity waiter event benefiting the Cliff Avril Family Foundation . The foundation supports several health and education initiativ...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they pull out all of the stops for the second episode of the Season!  After a quick re-introduction for their new listeners, the ladies head into “Hot Takes” and share their takes on the MET Gala and the outfits the celebrities were wearing including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Nas X, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Frank Ocean (and...

Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off Season 3 with an all-new, revamped show!  After a quick check-in, they go in for the new “Hot Takes” segment with their thoughts on this year’s highly anticipated albums "Donda" by Kanye West and " Certified Loverboy" by Drake .  Then, it's on to the interview. This week’s guest is with Tammy Pettigrew , founder of T...