Rosé + Thorns

One thing about me—I LIVE for a “full circle” moment. On this episode of Rosé + Thorns, I spoke (and LAUGHED) with the talented SMITH. I’ve been following his work for quite some time and I’m grateful for the chance to kick back, ki ki, and dive into his music, his life, and his journey!  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow SANGERS about the show. You can follow and keep up...

I've often wondered what it’d be like to interview a jazz great. I guess God looked out by ordaining this sit down with V. Shayne Frederick. I’m still in awe of the way he openly explored his relationships with music, self, others, and much more. Get ready for a treat!  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow musicians about the show. You can follow and keep up with Shayne...

 On this episode of Rosé + thorns, Nikki C. shows us how full life can be when we're open and authentic. We explored the ins and outs of her life as a politico and entrepreneur. I’m so grateful for her vulnerability. Grab some charcuterie and get into this episode!  🖤 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow politicos about the show. You can follow and keep up with Nikki on Inst...

Happy Valentine’s weekend, lovebugs! I’m so glad I got the chance to chat with Chrissy M.,  a rising entrepreneur who puts  charisma in every one of her charismatic cocktails. We talked about her business journey, her commitment to community, her determination during Covid, and much more. Grab a glass and get into this episode!  🖤  Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow bartenders...

 LOVEBIUGS!!! Rosé + Thorns was on winter holiday, but we’re back to give you the rest of season one!!  If you know me, you KNOW I love to receive nuggets of wisdom from the older generations. I’m immensely grateful for the chance to talk entertainment, vulnerability, and relationship with my Uncle.  Get ready for a good time! 🖤 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your uncles about the show...

Bottle girling. College readiness. Black womanhood in America. Living a pleasure filled life. All these topics were covered on this episode of #rosentpod. I’m so thankful to Philadelphia’s community servant, Rhonda, for being so vulnerable and freely giving of her perspectives. 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow aunties about the show. You can follow and keep up with Rosé +...

I love having soul stirring conversations, but sometimes I just have to let my bird flag fly. I’m so happy to have my good sis, Britney Janssen, on #rosentpod. We talked about everything under the sun—from her experiences as a pageant girl to her experiences with men. Get ready to CACKLE. 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your fellow pageant girls about the show. Want to connect with...

Many center their religious experiences around trauma, pain, and heartache, but something magical happens when we explore the process of healing church hurt. I’m so glad I could chat about church (& much more) with authoress Kelli Raí, who has been instrumental in keeping the fire of my faith kindled. 🖤 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your queer church friends about the show. Want t...

As we’re navigating this season of thanks, I’ll say that I’m thankful for guests like Taylor Jay who aren’t afraid to come on #rosentpod and be completely vulnerable. I soooo enjoyed chatting about faith, hard work, hard times, and self-care. Get into this conversation with my favorite news anchorESS! 🖤

When you refuse to live a lie, you open yourself up to limitless possibilities. I’m so glad I got the chance to sit with Washington, D.C.’s talented visual artist, Trap Bob. She dropped pure gems as she provided her takes on art, representation, the current social climate, woman empowerment, and so much more. This episode has a little bit of something for everyone. 🖤 Don’t forget to like, subscri...

It can be hard to find your footing when you work in an industry that’s constantly changing. On this week’s #rosentpod, artist and entertainer Chelsea P. Freeman shares her perspective on everything from navigating the entertainment sphere as a Black woman, to understanding passion and purpose, to discerning frogs from princes.    🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your industry friend...

There’s something about living in your purpose that affirms your potential and provides you a nuanced perspective of the world. I’m so grateful to my sister-friend (and Married to Medicine cast mate), Dr. Camille, for blessing the podcast with her wisdom and beautiful spirit. Get ready for an amazing episode.   🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your physician friends about the show. Y...

I’m about sick of guests like Dr. Rasheda Likely, who come to #rosentpod and give me my ENTIRE LIFE!! Lovebugs, WHO KNEW talks of  religion, science and academia, Blackness, racial identity, and so much more could occur in a little over an hour. Grab your crystals and cognac. It’s going DOWN!  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your teacher about the show. Wanna get to know Dr. Rasheda...

Breaking generational curses. Building your brand. Stepping away from chaos. I’m so glad I got the chance to catch my girl Sabby before she jumped across the pond. Her perspective will change your life (and the way you approach social media).  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your foreign beau about the show. Wanna get to know Sabby more? Find her on Instagram and Twitter . You can f...

Who says healing can’t happen after a few glasses of rosé?! I am so glad to be in community with individuals who are dedicated to changing the face and function of psychology. Talking therapy, parenting, and so much more with Dr. Ghynecee Temple was an absolute treat.  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your therapist about the show. Wanna get on Dr. Ghynny’s block? Find her on Instagr...

I’m glad that Rosé + Thorns can be a place where accountability, healing, and growth can occur. On this week’s episode, I sip with one of my classmates as we unpack race in academia, dating with degrees, and much more.  🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. You can follow and keep up with Rosé + Thorns on Instagram and Twitter . You can also follow and conn...

Y’all, we made it to our last Brosé Bonding conversation of season one!! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share this sacred space with my cousin. He has LIVED! Tune in as we talk about his journey, alignment, cannabis, and much more. 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your Brosés about the show. Wanna connect with Philly Green Catering? Find them on the Instagram ! You can follow...

Vulnerability. Connectedness. Uncomfortable moments of truth. All of these appear on this episode of Rosé + Thorns. I’m so grateful to my Brosé, Steve Jackson, who thought it not robbery to stop by and share his experience of creating a business, being a mentor, and navigating various aspects of the current social climate. Get into it.🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your mentees abo...

Okay, let’s be real with ourselves. What are our relationships like? Do we find ourselves pouring into others more than they pour into us? Do we allow our self-judgments to influence our negative projections on others? It was such a pleasure to have my Brother, Bryce Lennon, come on Rosé + Thorns and chat about his life, his journey to betterment, his brand, and his boundaries. You’re gonna love t...

COVID-19 can stop many things, but it CANNOT stop us from aligning with purpose. On this week’s Rosé + Thorns, I sit with Robert Carter, who gets transparent about his identity as an artist, the concepts and experiences that have inspired his work, and his relationship with negative self-talk.   Enjoy, lovebugs!! 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. Wanna...

I’ve listened to this episode over and over and I’m just SO grateful for the amazing men in my life!! Rosé + Thorns’ “Brosé Bonding” continues as I sit with my Line Brother, Albert Bristol, and discuss our relationship, masculinity, and the tests and trials fo managing Covid as a mental health professional.   Enjoy!! 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. Wa...

One thing’s for certain and two things’ for sure—you never know how your navigating through life will impact others and set them on their way to greatness. I’m so happy for the chance to sit with my little brother, Mallewi, on this week's episode. He has courageously overcome various obstacles and has committed himself to fully pursuing life and tapping into limitless power.   Enjoy the first...

Expectation. Redirection. God’s protection. I'm so grateful for the chance to engage Philadelphia’s Media Maven, Tiffany Bacon, in a spirit-filled conversation. This one is gonna take y’all higher.   Enjoy. 🖤   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. Wanna connect with Tiffany? Find her on Instagram and Twitter . You can follow and keep up with Rosé + Thorns...

My intention for this podcast is to create a space for both healing and hard conversations, and I’m so grateful to see this intention manifest with every episode. This week, I invite my friend, Gabrielle Souza, to #rosentpod to share her experience as a Black trans woman who has had to navigate through privilege, transphobia, and domestic violence.   Instead of enjoying this conversation, I encour...

One thing I love about my friends is how layered they can be. On this week’s #rosentpod, I sit with my good homegirl, Lady S, and chat about everything, from managing the Corona Virus to being a Sugar Baby. Get into this ki ki! Enjoy. 🖤  Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. You can follow and keep up with Rosé + Thorns on Instagram and Twi...