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The ladies are starting off Women’s History month with another bell hooks read, Sisters of the Yam. The two give their thoughts on hooks’ views and approach to managing the emotional health of Black women, as we face being at the intersection of racism, sexism and capitalism. They then dive into a deeper conversation around one major aspect of life that hooks believes Black women should focus on d...

After weeks of dissecting love and its many layers, Skye & Amanda decide to have some fun by putting themselves into the shoes of characters from some of their favorite fictional reads. The two discuss The Perfect Find by Tia Williams and give their thoughts on work romance and whether or not they would be open to dating someone 18 years their senior or junior. They chat about Luster by Raven...

This week Skye & Amanda read Attached. by Amir Levine, a psychiatrist & neuroscientist and Rachel Heller, a psychologist, who together define the three main attachment styles that show up in adult relationships - Anxious, Avoidant and Secure. The ladies break down how the theory on attachment styles came to be, how to identify your style based on both your childhood and adult behaviors and...

The love talk continues! Following their read of All About Love by bell hooks, Skye & Amanda read Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships by Sobonfu Some, a book detailing the author’s West African village and the impact that their beliefs and traditions have on the relationship dynamics of its people. The two discuss Some’s definition of both spirit and inti...

On this week’s episode Skye & Amanda dig deep into the definition of love. The two discuss how reading All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks transformed their views on love no longer just being a feeling, but being wrapped in action. Listen in to hear about the ingredients of love based on hook’s ideology and how the portrayal of love during childhood can impact how it shows up in our adul...

This week the ladies are just shooting the shit - no segments, just vibes. The two do a wellness and accountability check in to see how each is feeling this week and where they each are with their habits and routines after their last three episode reads. Listen in as they discuss their experience joining the Well Read Black Girl Friendship Summit. Plenty of TV talk happens, as the ladies give thei...

After their discussion on the power of tiny habits, Skye & Amanda wanted to take a further look into another method that many accomplished people attribute to their success, that being, manifestation. This week the two read Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life by Shakti Gawain and talked through the technique of using your imagination t...

Skye & Amanda are back like they never left! With the new year here, resolutions are often a topic of conversation. The ladies decided to shift their mindset away from goals and focus more on the systems they have in place to keep up with the positive changes they are looking to make in their lives. This week the two have read Atomic Habits by James Clear, a jam packed self improvement book wh...

During a time when many of us are reflecting on all that we have accomplished and setting new goals for ourselves, Amanda and Skye decided to use their final book talk of the year to discuss something that many of us face when it comes to our success, Imposter Syndrome.  After reading The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spi...

Skye and Amanda’s decision to experiment and read The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness lent itself to a bigger conversation around the impact that language and relatability can have, as it pertains to influence. Listen in as the ladies break down some of the  "Gucci-isms" and explain their thoughts on this book in comparison to what they expected and other self-help or motivational books th...

This week Skye & Amanda take on a new book genre - poetry. Hear about their individual feelings around poetry and their tips on how to create a better reading experience when struggling to follow along.  After reading Finna, a collection of poems by Nate Marshall, the ladies discuss the power of Black language. Listen in as the two celebrate Black vernacular and its importance to self expressi...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Skye & Amanda have an in-depth discussion about what it truly means to be grateful. After researching several articles online, the ladies discuss the primary benefits of practicing gratitude, but more importantly, they explore possible reasons why some might find it difficult to incorporate the expression of gratitude into their daily lives. The ladies express th...

To round out their series on toxic personality traits, Skye and Amanda turn inward and take a look at their own egos. In this week's episode the ladies discuss the book, Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. Listen in as the two discuss the true definition of ego and the three stages of life (Aspire. Success. Failure.) where Holiday believes that the ego is often not only present, but can also be...

Following a week like no other, Skye & Amanda decide to take it easy and sit to just shoot the shit. Listen in as the two discuss their elation over the election results and detail how they have taken care of themselves during these past days of uncertainty. They each share what they are looking forward to in the coming week, as they try to get back to a sense of normalcy and creativity. Hear...

Following their recent conversation on codependency, Skye & Amanda thought it was only right to discuss its frequent counterpart; narcissism. In this week's episode, the two dive into their latest read, Why is it Always About You? By Sandy Hotchkiss. Listen in as the ladies define a narcissist through each of the "seven deadly sins of narcissism" and share Sandy's strategie...

In the spirit of Spooky season, Skye and Amanda sit down to discuss the Black Horror genre and its depictions of the biggest terrors we face day-to-day. The ladies talk about the thrilling novel, When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole and the movie, Vampires vs. The Bronx, both horror stories about a true life fear; gentrification. They gush about the genius of Lovecraft Country and the realities...

Years after individually reading Codependent No More by Melody Beattie, Skye & Amanda sit down to revisit the book together. They walk through what it means to be codependent and how they each have identified with the term, by giving personal accounts about their struggles with putting themselves first. The two go down Beattie’s checklist of codependent characteristics, as well as her suggesti...

It’s a tv and book crossover! This week the ladies keep it light and fun as they discuss their current binging of Girlfriends. Hear Skye & Amanda’s thoughts on what makes the show so important to television and Black culture, and the books that they would recommend to Joan, Toni, Lynn, Maya and William. Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to the Black Owned Bookstore: The Tiny Bo...

Following their conversation on Black hair and their recent reading of White Negroes by Lauren Michele Jackson, Skye & Amanda share their frustrations over the sheer cultural appropriation of Black culture in America. The two discuss Jackson’s in depth examination of the history and effects of this country’s love for Black aesthetic over Black lives. From the fashion, to the music, to the body...

In this week’s episode Skye & Amanda are joined by their Friends with Fros, Jessica and Meghan, from the podcast, Don’t Worry ‘Bout My Hair. All four women dig deep, as they walk through their journeys to embracing their natural hair. They reference what they’ve learned after their recent reading on the history of Black hair culture and open up about the role that the white gaze has ever playe...

After reading Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington with their book club, Skye and Amanda break down the first chapter, Identify Your Superpowers. The ladies have a candid discussion about what they believe their own priceless gifts to be and what parts of their journey might’ve led them to holding back on admitting what they are good at. As close friends, the two share their thoughts on how the...

In this week’s episode, Skye and Amanda sit down to discuss their love for magazines. The two talk about some of the recent articles that they have read in the newly released September issues. Follow the ladies down memory lane, as they reminisce about which publications they grew up reading. Learn about Skye’s time working in the magazine industry and which cover she wished to grace. And hear Ama...

After reading More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth, Skye and Amanda sit down to discuss their biggest takeaways from this awe inspiring memoir-manifesto.  The two discuss the multiple gems that were dropped and lessons learned around creating space for themselves in their personal and professional lives. Hear about Elaine's groundbreaking, yet humbling journey to success and love, and learn w...

In this week's episode, Skye and Amanda profess their love for New York summers and explain why they are unmatched. They discuss what parts of summer B.C. (Before COVID) they miss the most. From summer camps and first jobs, to water fights and chop cheese sandwiches, the ladies share their fondest summertime memories from their childhoods growing up in East Harlem and the Bronx. Summer wouldn...

In this week's episode, Skye and Amanda discuss their thoughts on Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. After reading about the stages that Sow and Friendman’s decade long relationship has experienced, the ladies do their own self check-ins and evaluate how they show up as friends. The two reflect on the importance of friendship, how they commit to nur...