Random Eloquence

We’re back from winter break! Do you owe someone an apology? Do you know how to properly apologize?  Tune in to to hear our discussion on proper apologies.  ARTICLE/RESOURCES REFERENCED: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-art-of-a-heartfelt-apology-2021041322366 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomeloquencepod EMAIL/COL...

It’s the last episode of 2023!! Thank You to everyone who has supported the podcast this year! Happy New Year! See you in 2024! JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randomeloquencepod EMAIL/COLLABORATION REQUEST:  randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate u...

On this episode “Note to Self”, Krystal is joined by guest host Kendra! We discuss and reflect on things we’d tell our younger selves. Kendra speaks from her point of view as a young adult in her twenties and Krystal shares her perspectives from her age group.  We share stories of lessons learned and give ourselves praise for things we’ve done that we’re proud of as well!  Tune in to listen to ref...

Welcome BACK to Jamrock! We continue our Jamaica trip recap. Be sure to tune into part one before listening to this episode. JAMAICA RESOURCES: Where we stayed:   Couples Tower Isle Resort- Ocho Rios https://couples.com/resorts/tower-isle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOjEqZoaLjCPCVCmNcY9GK9HtwbG5O2AF8naA2btGhnzx5oU2D-nG8xoCirIQAvD_BwE Personal Driver/excursions we used: Shawn with...

Welcome to Jamrock! Tune in for PART ONE of our Jamaica trip recap! We share planning tips, stories and more.  Be sure to tune into part 2 after this!   JAMAICA RESOURCES: Where we stayed:   Couples Tower Isle Resort- Ocho Rios https://couples.com/resorts/tower-isle?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOjEqZoaLjCPCVCmNcY9GK9HtwbG5O2AF8naA2btGhnzx5oU2D-nG8xoCirIQAvD_BwE Personal Driver/ex...

We had a meeting of the minds with another dope podcast to discuss the challenges that come with transitioning out of the “this is how we’ve always done it” mentality when it comes to family and traditions.  Just in time for the holidays! ARTICLES/BOOKS REFERENCED: https://www.robinstone.com/blog/2019/12/11/how-boundaries-can-cultivate-joy-during-the-holidays https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L...

Krystal had a chance to chat it up with a real life "Carmen Sandiego". Tune in to get a glimpse into the life of a travel blogger who balances working her 9 to 5 job remotely while traveling the world. Follow/Support Umba:  IG: @dj.uuuu BLOG: https://viewsforlife.com/ SUPPORT OUR SHOW SPONSER MAGIC MIND: Head to https://www.magicmind.com/randomel and get up to 56% off your subscription f...

***This is a RANDOM REVISIT EPISODE**** Episode originally aired October 2022 In honer of Halloween this week, enjoy this replay episode. *********************************************************** Sugar Daddies, chicken wings and Josephine Baker.  Join host Krystal and guests hosts David & Octay'Via as they discuss their favorite Halloween memories; like their best & worst costumes, s...

Krystal chats it up with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to discuss the challenges that come along with navigating the healthcare system while black and ways you can advocate for yourself as a patient. ARTICLES REFERENCED:  HOW TO Advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office: https://www.vox.com/even-better/23880457/advocate-for-yourself-doctors-office-health?ck_subscriber_id=1080473642 h...

And just like that, we're BACK with season 4! Tune in to see what host Krystal and guest were up to during summer break. We chat about inflation, current events, an island tour vacation, navigating hard conversations and how we're preparing for the last quarter of 2023. Listen all the way to the end for a very candid, laughable moment! Follow/Support David: IG: @regularchefjams JOIN US ON...

Krystal is joined with guest host David to discuss upcoming summer goals and plans. We're officially on summer break! New episodes will be out Fall 2023! Follow David: @regularchefjams @theneighborhoodpopup JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US:  randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/r...

Krystal and guest host Karolyn are back! We take it easy this episode and play a couple rounds of games live on the show! Tune in for some unexpected laughs and musical commentary you didn't know you needed this week! FOLLOW KAROLYN: IG: kjhairston320 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US:  randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY...

Join Krystal and guest host Karolyn as we discuss "triggers". We chat about what they are, what causes them and share tips on how to cope with them. Articles referenced: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-triggered-4175432 Book mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://a.co/d/gL6uGxE FOLLOW KAROLYN: IG: @kjhairston320 JO...

WAIT! There's MORE! This is part THREE of our friendship topic! Be sure to listen to part 1 and 2 before joining us here. We tie up the convo on friendships and drop some gems to keep in mind while you navigate friendships as an adult! Articles referenced: https://ww.huffpost.com/entry/friend-ghosted-unfriended-blocked_n_642eafe0e4b001e12d70b222 Follow/Support Brennan: @brennbphotography @bren...

As promised, Krystal & Brennan are back with part TWO of our friendship topic! We continue the convo about friend groups, being ghosted, grieving friendships and friend break-ups! WAIT! There's MORE! Be sure to click on part THREE after this episode! Articles referenced: https://ww.huffpost.com/entry/friend-ghosted-unfriended-blocked_n_642eafe0e4b001e12d70b222 Follow/Support Brennan: @bren...

Adult friendships!! That's it. Thats the caption. Part two coming soon... Articles Referenced: https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-how-many-hours-it-takes-to-make-a-new-friend-as-an-adult-2018-4 7 Secrets to Making Friends as an Adult | Psychology Today -https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/03/13/a-psychologist-shares-two-tips-to-help-you-make-friends-as-an-adult/ Follow/Support Bre...

Krystal and guest host Octay’via discuss things that get on their last nerve! Better known as “pet peeves”!   Follow Octay'Via: IG: blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US:  randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spoti...

Did your closest friends get estranged when your status changed? Tune in to hear friend of the show Octay'Via share her honest journey of navigating status changes in the workplace, all while navigating a new city.  Follow Octay'Via: IG: blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A...

Who EXACTLY are the Jones' and why do they set "the standard"?   We break down what "Keeping up With the Joneses" looks like in 2023.  JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY:  INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod  WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod  EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com  BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw  Follow/Support Paula: &nbsp...

Happy PODVERSARY to Us!! It's been 2 years since we dropped our very first episode!  Join Krystal as she reflects over the last two years and sheds light on how it feels to show up on a public platform.  JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Wanna be on the show? Send us a proposal/messa...

We’re officially back from our winter break! We kick off the remainder of this season with special guest Oriel Robinson-Taylor of Olivia Beale Boutique. We discuss all the reasons why you should add “thrifting” to your list of hobbies! She shares things to consider when thrifting using the below acronym: T-TIME A- AREA L- LOCATION C-COMFORT R-RESEARCH Follow/Support Oriel: IG: @oliviabealeshop Oli...

It’s the last episode of the year! Take a trip down memory lane with us as we highlight some of our best and most informative episodes of 2022! Thank You to all listeners for your love and support throughout 2022! We're also taking a short break but will be back in early 2023! JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloqu...

Krystal and friends are back to continue the conversation on code switching.  This time, we hear from two special men to share their experiences with code switching from the male point of view.   SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS:  FOLLOW BRENNAN:  IG: @brennbphotography   www.brennbphotography.com  @faithworks_studio  FOLLOW BRIAN:  IG: @chef_bartbow  FOLL...

Join Krystal & guest host/friend of the show Brennan as we discuss code switching, what it means, why we may all be guilty of doing it, and how we can change the narrative around it! FOLLOW/SUPPORT BRENNAN: @brennbphotography (IG) www.brennbphotography.com Faith Works Studio-Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico @faithworks_studio (IG) EPISODE FEAT. Brennan & Brian: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Two dope Chefs enter the chat.... This episode, Krystal passes the mic to her husband David (Regular Chef) and friend of the show Chef Brian Bowman.  Listen in as they discuss Wakanda Forever, Food Network, fine dining for Dogs (yes, actual Dogs), and navigating life as a Black Dad. And of course they end the chat with chef life stories and food! David's IG: @regularchef David's Jam business:...