The Tea with Bri

Bri sits down with Joseph Reese (pronouns: he/ him/ his) to 'spill the tea' about being Black in America, pro-blackness, and palatability.  Joseph can be found on Instagram at @musical_reese . During the episode we discussed (and other resources): Breonna’s Law Dave Chappel’s Netflix Special Equality vs. Equity Gerrymandering Proximity Killings Redlining Say It Loud on PBS Sidewalk Test W Kamau Be...

Bri sits down with Lamar Harris (pronouns: he/him/his) to 'spill the tea' about professionalism, showing up to work as your full self, and epigentics and how they effect our growth.  Lamar can be found on Instagram at @2legit2lames . During the episode we discussed: Epigenetics Code switching The Friendzone Podcast, episode 65 Surviving Becky(s) Las Gelatinas Podcast Pop by Proxy Podcast *This epi...

Bri sits down with Anna Maria Ruiz  (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about being an Afro-Latino nurse (in Texas), microaggressions, allies decentering themselves, and crediting black people.  Anna can be found on Instagram at @amariiarzz . During the episode we discussed: Anna’s website Anna’s Buzzfeed Interview Anna’s Good Morning America Interview Anna’s NBC Interview Black Nurse Shir...

Bri sits down with Shelby Sorrel  (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about dating as a boss ass lady in a big city, helping others to heal while you are hurting, and trying to remain on good terms with your exes.  Shelby can be found on Instagram at @shelbysorrel *This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri.  ...

Bri sits down with Warren Burkley  (pronouns: he/him/his) to 'spill the tea' about defunding the police, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) revitalization and performative justice. Warren can be found on Instagram at @batophobe During the episode we discussed: 8 Can’t Wait Abolition vs Reformation Austin Justice Coalition ATX Homelessness Ordinance Brad Ayala Breonna Taylor Marvin Guy No Knock Raids Ope...

Bri announces her new segment called "The Kettle is Hot". 

Bri sits down with Rocky  (pronouns: he/him) and Sarah (pronouns: she/her) to 'spill the tea' about being an interracial queer couple, creating space for other queer people, and learning how to use your platform and connections to make change.  Rocky can be found on Instagram at @therockyverse . Sarah can be found on Instagram at @swoffstyle SwirlBabyTV can be found on Instagram at @swirlbabytv Du...

Bri was a guest on Episode 14 of the Engaging Austin Podcast with her friends Kelsey Hitchingam and Megan Sappenfield to 'spill the tea' about Black Lives Matter, White Fragility, and peaceful protests.  You can find the full episode on the Engaging Austin Podcast feed.  Engaging Austin can be found on Instagram at @EngagingAustinPodcast Kelsey Hitchingham can be found on Instagram at @hitch_pleas...

Bri sits down with Sam Slupski (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about abandonment, raising and setting boundaries with your parents, and creating quiet space for your mental health.  Sam can be found on Instagram at @samfromkc . Here website is samanthaslupskipoetry.com . During the episode we discussed: 8 Billion Trees The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.  On Being with...

Bri sits down with Marcus (pronouns: he/him)  to 'spill the tea' about representation and a lack of diversity in queer spaces and nonprofits.  Marcus can be found on Instagram at  @marcuscruzart     *This episode was recorded on Saturday, April 18, 2020 . - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at  @TheTeaWithBri.   You can send me an email at theteawithbri@gmail.com The website is  TheTe...

Bri sits down with Grace Sandick  (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about trauma, maladaptive behavior, working with children with PTSD, self harm, and aggressive behaviors. Grace can be found on Instagram at @worst.grace_scenario During the episode we discussed: The Movie, Short Term 12 Grace mentioned this organizations and relief funds Crooked Media Coronavirus relief fund Safe Allian...

Bri sits down with Saatvik Ahluwalia  (pronouns: he/him/his) to 'spill the tea' about grief and finding the meaning in the loss of a loved one. Saatvik can be found on Instagram @saatvikahluwalia . During the episode we discussed: Brené Brown’s Podcast, Unlocking Us, Episode 6 with  David Kessler on Grief and Finding Meaning Saatvik’s Mom’s favorite book - Man’s Search for Meaning *This episode wa...

Bri sits down with Sam Davis  (pronouns: they/them and he/him) to 'spill the tea' about how to be intentional in friendships, gaining and losing trust, and avoiding emotional vultures . Sam can be found on Instagram at @evol.sam.i.am *This episode was recorded on Friday, April 10, 2020 via Zoom. - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri.   You can send me an email at thete...

Bri sits down with Jenna  (pronouns: she/her/hers) for another mini episode. Grab a cup of tea as we chat about how she founded The Jam and how she has been keeping a whole community comfy in tie dye during quarantine.  The Jam can be found on Instagram at @thejamtiedye *This episode was recorded on Saturday, May 2, 2020 via Zoom . - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri...

Bri sits down with Kelsey (pronouns: she/her/hers to 'spill the tea' about finding your voice, stepping into our power, dealing with failure and resiliency, setting boundaries, finding your people, and unsuccessful romantic relationships (and somehow Kelsey ends up interviewing Bri). Kelsey can be found on Instagram at @Hitch_Please During the episode we discussed: Fong’s in Deez Moines (Des Moine...

Bri sits down with Simone  (pronouns: she/her/hers) for another mini episode. Grab a cup of tea as we chat about how she founded Invisible Hands, what they do, and how to make a difference in the world.  Simone can be found on Instagram at @spolicano or simonepolicano.com During the episode we discussed: InvisibleHandsDeliver.org Instagram: @InvisibleHandsDeliver Twitter: InvHandsDeliver Facebook:...

Bri sits down with Kara Gaultney (pronouns: She/Her and They/Them) to 'spill the tea' about Reproductive Rights & Body Policing, intergenerational trauma, stereotypes, gender identity and not outing people,  reclaiming your power.  Kara can be found on Instagram at @karagaultney During the episode we discussed: Kara on Lena Dunham’s Podcast (about the last 15 minutes) The TikTok where the girl...

Bri sits down with Marcus Sanchez (pronouns: he/him) for the first ever mini episode. Grab a cup of tea as we chat about trying to maintain sobriety and not falling back into disordered eating while in quarantine. Marcus can be found on Instagram at @marcuscruzart Resources we found: Online AA Meetings Resources for those who are trying to maintain sobriety or need mental health services Austin AA...

Bri sits down with Chuck (pronouns: he/him/his) to 'spill the tea' about loving and losing someone who struggled with addiction, vulnerability with friends, and permission to be sad.  Chuck can be found on Instagram at @chuckietp  .  During the episode we discussed: The Joe Rogan Podcast where they discuss the Opioid Crisis The secret to fighting U.S. heroin epidemic by Ruth Dreifuss Co-occurring...

Bri sits down with Liz  (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about balancing life as a wife and mom (before turning 30), working with high risk communities, code switching, molestation, and being Black in America. Liz can be found on Instagram at @liljohn_son . *This episode was recorded on Saturday, April 4, 2020 via Zoom. - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri....

Bri sits down with, well, herself (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about who she is, her life journey, and to answer some listener questions. Bri can be found on Instagram at @brionajenkins . *This episode was recorded on Thursday, February 27, 2020 . - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at  @TheTeaWithBri.   You can send me an email at theteawithbri@gmail.com The website is...

The Tea with Bri will be on hiatus, until April, due to the studio being closed for SXSW but we just got some amazing news that had to be shared!

The Tea with Bri will be on hiatus, until April, due to the studio being closed for SXSW. We will be back on April 2nd with a special episode. 

Bri sits down with Melanie Dyer  (pronouns: she/her/hers) to 'spill the tea' about performative happiness, growth through grief, trauma, and how all behavior is intentional.  Mel can be found on Instagram at @einalemtogram Mel’s Podcast, But Have You Considered Therapy, can be found on Instagram at @considertherapy . During the episode we mentioned: Autonomy Movement *This episode was recorded on...

Bri sits down with Cody Wayne Eastman  (pronouns: he/him) to 'spill the tea' about mourning friendships, their feelings on polyamory and open relationships, the omission of information and the privilege of being someone’s friend.  Cody can be found on Instagram at  @cwaynee *This episode was recorded on Thursday,February 13, 2020 . - - - The Tea with Bri can be found on Instagram at @TheTeaWithBri...