The Board Squad Podcast

Content creation is harder than it looks — and a full year of podcasting taught us exactly how much. 🍷🧀 In our Season 3 finale, the Board Squad pulls back the curtain on what we really learned this year: the work nobody sees, the momentsthat never make it on camera, and why authenticity beats a perfect feed every single time. From our first live podcast event to learning (the hard way) that pre-...

The promise was to lift as we climb. But are we still honoring that tradition? From the Talented Tenth to Jack and Jill, HBCUs, Martha's Vineyard, and raising privileged Black children who still know where they came from — nothing is off the table. 🧀🍷 This week Monica, Nicola, and Ana get personal — from government housing to elite spaces, from immigrant families to first-generation college...

Mama wasn't withholding — she was exhausted. In this episode, the Board Squad gets real about everything our mamas never had the bandwidth to teach us — finances, sex, relationships, strict boundaries, and female friendships. Pull up a chair. The table is set. 🍷🧀Charcuterie & Conversations is a podcast about real life, real talk, and the things women don't say out loud enough. Hosted...

From growing up in the Black church —stockings, Mary Janes, and all — to finding "come as you are" communities that felt like home, this episode covers the full journey. We talk doubt, deconstruction, faith in your marriage, practical Christian living, and why being welcomed in a church space can make or break someone's entire relationship with God. No dogma. No judgment. Just three women keeping...

🌸 Why are we so EXHAUSTED, sis? In this episode of Charcuterie and Conversations, Delece, Ana, and Monica get all the way real about the invisible load — the mental, emotional, and household labor women carry every single day that no one ever sees. We're talking the 98-hour mom work week (yes, that's a real stat). The "chef + COO + medical connoisseur" job description nobody hir...

Want to age backwards? It's NOT just about creams. Episode 11 of The Board Squad is here — and we're spilling the real anti-aging secrets that go way beyond your skincare shelf. Because looking and feeling younger is a full lifestyle, not a 3-step routine. Growing older doesn't mean slowing down — it means leveling up. The Board Squad gets honest and personal about redefining what agin...

Pull up a seat, grab your charcuterie board, and get comfortable because this conversation is THE ONE. 🍇🧀✨In this episode of Charcuterie & Conversations, The Board Squad is getting real about breaking generational trauma — the patterns, the pain, and the power it takes to be the one who says "the cycle stops with me."We're talking about:✨ What generational trauma actually loo...

Ever feel like you don't belong at the table you built yourself? Girl, you're not alone. In this episode of Charcuterie & Conversations, we're getting real about imposter syndrome —that sneaky inner voice that tells you you're not qualified, not ready, and not enough. Spoiler alert: that voice is a liar. We're breaking down what imposter syndrome actually is, why high-achie...

Ready for your Charcuterie 101 moment? In this episode of Charcuterie & Conversations, Summer and Nicola show you exactly how to build a charcuterie board from scratch... the beginner-friendly way. No stress, no rules, just vibes. 🧀✨ This is your easy charcuterie board guide that proves it doesn't have to be perfect. Let the board lead you. Whether you're entertaining for the holiday...

What do children and grown adults really go through when their family separates? The Board Squad sits down for an honest, heartfelt conversation about the hidden impact of family breakups — from childhood all the way into adulthood — and what it truly takes to heal and thrive. This is the conversation we all need to have. 🎙️ #ChildrenOfSeparation #FamilyFirst #MentalHealth #TheBoardSquad #RealTalk...

Summer. Rhonda. Nicola. Three Boardies. Their Favorite Things. The squad is sharing the things they absolutely cannot live without — from a luscious body butter out of South Africa that has us ALL obsessed 🫙✨ to satisfying head scratchers and everything in between. If you're looking for your next favorite thing... tune in!🎙️ EPISODE OUT NOW📲 Follow us everywhere @TheBoardSquad🛍️ Check out @thes...

She's been a Boardie from day one. This time — she brought her husband. 🎙️Boardie Rhonda and her husband Anthony have been married for 20 years, and they came to the table with ZERO filter. In this episode of Charcuterie & Conversations, we're talking about what it actually takes to keep the spark alive in a long-term relationship — the real habits, the honest conversations, and the things mos...

Nobody sat us down for the money talk. We just watched — and everything we saw stuck. Two of our Boardies open up about growing up with opposite money philosophies, and Boardie Rhonda brings it home with the girl math justification we all needed to hear 😂💸🍷💬 Did your parents show you or tell you about money? Drop it below 👇🏾🎙️ New episode every week — subscribe so you never miss a conversati...

Boy moms and girl moms are NOT on the same page — and we're done pretending. 👀 The rules are different and you KNOW it. Watch the full episode and tell us, who do you agree with? 🍷🎙️ #TheBoardSquad #boymom #girlmom #CharcuterieAndConversations #MomPodcast

Boardies Ana, Delece, and Summer have been doing life together for 20 years. And the love, laughter, and genuine affection they have for each other? It shines through every single second of this conversation. This is Girl Chat at its finest and we saved you a seat at the table. 🗣️🎧 Listen now and tell us — what makes a 20 year friendship last? 👇🏾📲 Follow us everywhere:Instagram: @TheBoardSquad...

Season 3 kicks off with a REAL one 🧀🍷Why do we say yes when we really mean NO? Whether it's family, friends, work, or relationships — we're breaking down why setting boundaries feels so hard and what happens when people-pleasing starts costing you peace. The board is set. The wine is poured. And this conversation? Long overdue.🎧 Listen now and tell us — what's the hardest thing YOU had to say n...

Ever feel like the life you’re living isn’t really yours? Sometimes the only way forward is to burn it down and start fresh. In this episode of The Board Squad Podcast - Charcuterie & Conversations, we dive into what it takes to let go of toxic cycles, walk away from what doesn’t serve you, and choose the life you love. We’re talking about:Choosing yourself without guilt 🙌How to stop letting...

In this episode of The Board Squad Podcast, we’re diving deep into the messy, unspoken truths about Colorism—the bias within our own communities that still dictates who’s seen, heard, and considered “beautiful.” From backhanded compliments to internalized self-doubt, we’re pulling back the curtain on how colorism shows up in real life, relationships, media, and even our own minds.💭 Who gets to be...

🎙️ In this episode of The Board Squad podcast, we dive into the world of the polarizing podcast bros — toxic masculinity, loud mansplaining, and controversy for clicks. From questionable "alpha" advice to their cringe-worthy habit of rating women like it's 1950 — yeah, we’re definitely not here for it. 👎We break it all down with insight, humor, and just the right amount of side-eye....

💻 The Board Squad talks budget friendly strategies.💅🏽✨The "soft life" is all over the internet — luxury, leisure, and living without burnout. But is it only for the rich? 🤔 In this episode, the Board Squad breaks down how you can actually incorporate the soft life into your routine — no matter your budget. 💡We’re talking:🔹 How to blend ease and luxury into your everyday life🔹 Why the soft...

In this episode, The Board Squad dives into the emotional, financial, and logistical challenges facing the 'sandwich generation'—those caught between caring for aging parents and raising their own children. From burnout to balancing careers, we explore the toll this dual caregiving role can take and offer real talk, shared stories, and strategies for surviving (and even thriving) in the mi...

Let’s be real — marriage isn’t a fairytale. It’s 'daily work', constant learning, and choosing your partner even on the hard days. In this revealing episode, the Board Squad delves into the real-life challenges of sustaining a marriage and what has helped them when times get rough.💬 Every day we choose to do the work... and trust us, it ain't easy. Whether you're married, engaged,...

In this episode of The Board Squad Podcast, we’re calling out the Parent Police — those judgmental voices (friends, family, and even school parents) who always have something to say about your parenting choices.📱 Whether it’s the side-eye when your kid’s on an iPad at dinner or the unsolicited advice about... well, just about everything, we’re opening up about the added pressure that comes along...

How many times have you been smiling on the outside, but struggling inside? In this heartfelt episode of The Board Squad Podcast, we explore the hidden weight carried by the “strong friend”—the one who shows up, holds it together, and wears a smile even when they’re breaking inside. From Superwoman syndrome to silent suffering, we unpack why it’s so important to check on those who seem the stronge...

“Empowerment” gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean beyond the buzzword? Join The Board Squad for a real, unfiltered conversation about tapping into your unique version of empowerment. We’re breaking down the myths, the noise, and the one-size-fits-all narratives to help you define what power looks and feels like for you. Whether you’re stepping into leadership, recla...