The Café with Carolyn

Hey Cafe fam! This episode is steeped in the themes of victory, obscurity and learning your luxury! If you were a car, what kind of car would you be? Not only am I coming into more healing for myself, I am sharing a lot of my revelations with my Cafe community, in hopes that through my vulnerability, some light shines! This episode mostly covers navigating relationships throughout our lives when w...

Healing, sisterhood, and real talk — straight from the heart. Are you letting past wounds define your story? Hey Girl, let's talk! In this episode of The Cafe with Carolyn, I dive into how important it is for us to maintain our character even after the "dealth" of a friendship. I heard the most amazing story about David and Jonathan, and it ties in beautifully with a real topic about...

In this episode of The Café with Carolyn, host Carolyn shares her personal journey of healing and faith as she embraces her new chapter at 30. She discusses the importance of vulnerability, trusting God, and the power of community in personal growth. Carolyn emphasizes the significance of sisterhood and unity among women, while also addressing the challenges of mean girl behavior in church setting...

Feeling overwhelmed by life's twists and turns? This episode is a heartfelt reminder that growth is not linear, and God's grace is enough-even when things don't look how we expected. Join us as we explore healing, tough truths, the power of regulation, and lessons learned from Jesus' calm amidst betrayal.

Hey Cafe Crew! TUNE IN ❤️ This episode is serving some tea ☕️ about healing...for real. It's SO easy to blame others, it's easy to be caught up in the rapture of pettiness, but Mental Health starts with "ME".✨ Like the great Lauryn Hill sings, "How you gon win if you aint right within", you have to start with you, tune in and get some tips on healing with God, starting...yes, within. 🫣❤️‍🩹 Rat...

What's up CAFE CREW! New episode, new guest! Hope Dimanche visits The Cafe we talk about friendships surviving tough seasons, food trends we're ripping or dishing. We break down practical ways to protect your peace in girl chats that balance honesty with kindness. You’ll learn why healthy friendships are a reflection of your self-worth and how to recognize those rooted in authenticity rath...

Hi Cafe Crew! The months of June and July were so challenging, but here I am entering the clear of August extremely grateful. I'll be honest and say I am not the most patient person in the world, and waiting for results, or even sometimes THAT text can make me super anxious, can you relate? Sit back and sip ☕️ as I reveal how God taught me the most beautiful lesson about waiting and victory,...

Cafe Crew, WE'RE BACK and its better! Dive into the heart of real-life conversations on Season 2 of The Cafe with Carolyn! Are you ready to hear some real talk about mental health, growth, and being fully YOU? In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Jonathan Waldon shares his journey from youth pastor to a man who strives to master self-awareness through intentional routines, humility, and faith. Th...

Here’s to the first complete season of The Café with Carolyn 2023 😭🥹🎉 12 episodes and almost 4 months later 😅👀 (Praise God ). I hope you all enjoyed the Expressos, Green teas and Cappuccinos lol , I love those segments! 🥰☕️ This episode I talk unapologetically about getting vulnerable with God, and letting go so we can enter 2024 we clean and light hearts ❤️✨ I also highlight a special man...

Happy December everyone! In this episode I get a little vulnerable about a topic Christians don’t talk about, from this perspective, often. How do we move to a space where we are still holding people accountable without being too judgmental because of OUR OWN, insecurities? I think I found a little piece of wisdom, from my own experience with, "Christian Snob” behavior. Tune in, Lets grow together...

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it to December, through the trials of 2023 you made it to the last month! The last season of your life, although it may have been heavy or hard, or maybe it was the best God's going to use it for your growth and His Glory! 2023 hasn't shown you all life has to offer, there is More and better waiting on the other side of 2024! For now let's reminisce our some f...

Hey Friends! This episode is a little different! I take a page out of Sarah Jakes Roberts' book, Woman Evolve, and read a part that really spoke to me! I share that we really have more in common with Eve than we think. I also talk about not dying in the place you made your last mistake! I mention a very inspiring woman, Haben Girma and how she advocates for equal opportunities for people with disa...

Hey guys! Welcome to The Cafe's 7th episode! I can't believe how amazing this process is so far! I dive a little bit into how it's been going for me so far with The Cafe and about making our vision big enough to make the process worth it! I also discuss stepping outside of my comfort zone and the importance of knowing that you shouldn't define yourself or others by a dark or hard s...

Hey Friends! This week's episode is full of inspiration from a special guest, -my big brother! Suirad Franklin is not only a creative musician, but a designer and an inspiration to his community.✨ We dive into his journey through his career so far, he gives practical advice and even shares what it was like to be featured in Vogue Italia. 💎 We explore the many hats he wears, his creative proc...

Hey Friends!! The Cafe´ is open, this week we dive into the importance of addressing historical trauma and how doing so can heal our perspective of people, ourselves, and the world around us! I share six benefits of journaling and transforming your perspective to better your relationships and mental health. I also talk about how worship and prayer can be great catalyst for self discovery! The &quo...

Hey Friends, The Cafe is open! Get ready to dive into this fun conversation with Josh Fulton about the great, (and not so great) moments of our twenties ! This is an open and authentic convo, with hard truths and the realties of comparison and rejection. Josh is an upcoming actor and writer, we also get a little insight on a project he's been working on! Heat up your (green) tea, sit back and...

Hey Friends! This week on The Cafe with Carolyn , I share the biggest lesson I learned this summer, and I passionately discuss my need for good customer service and my love for Chick-fil-A! Tune in to be encouraged if you're waiting to accomplish something or to be celebrated if you already have! See you at the Cafe!

Hey friend, Lets chat! Ready to embrace vulnerability and practice a new healing mindset? 🙌Tune in to the latest episode of #TheCafeWithCarolyn for strategies to overcome stress and there's a funny story time about my MacBook too! ☕️ Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! #selfimprovement #growthmindset #HealingHeart #Godisgood

Married to a Professional Football Player at 23 | Motherhood, Identity & MarriageI'm so excited that you guys have decided to visit The Cafe! It's our first date, let's get into this conversation me and Nyjae Briggs (@nyjaebriggs) had about the reality of motherhood, supporting your partner, and maintaining your identity! If you're entering a major shift, if youre navigating li...

I can’t wait for you all to join me on this journey! The Café is full of life giving conversations where I share my story and give others the space to do the same! I hope to bring you laugher, joy and wisdom, I’ll see you soon!