Truth & Coffee Time w/Diverseluv

In this episode, Phil The Blerd (Black Nerd) Explorer shares his personal experiences of being a Black traveler living abroad and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with exploring new cultures and navigating racial and cultural differences. He’s the author of The Black Traveler’s Guide to Incheon, South Korea , and uses his travel content to encourage the Black community to get out...

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the concept of role reversals in relationships and explore their impact on the dynamics of modern partnerships. We discuss the definition of role reversals, the factors contributing to their rise, and the effects they have on emotional well-being, intimacy,and relationship breakdown. Some challenges faced are internal chaos, societal unrealistic expe...

We are exploring the experience of being a full-time entrepreneur and the challenges that come with it, with the Owner of Tinker Jewels, LLC, Naquita Makell Gary. She shares her personal stories, struggles, and triumphs in building and running her Tinker Jewels business. Naquita takes us through her journey of 7 years before she could go from fulltime employee to full time entrepreneur! Okay Naqui...

In this revealing episode, we explore the question of “why individuals choose to stay in toxic relationships”. We dive deep into the mental and emotional factors that contribute to the very volatile decision to stay in an unhealthy situation, as well as the potential impact on a person's well-being. There are very personal stories shared to help listeners gain clarity, understanding, and support i...

It’s collab over competition! In this thought-provoking episode, along with our fellow podcaster, Duke Lott, we  explored the sensitive topics of church hurt, relationships, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We  shared personal stories, practical advice, and conversations to promote healing, growth, and inclusivity within the community. By acknowledging and addressing these issues, we can work...

It’s constantly noted that one of the primary reasons for failed relationships is miscommunication. When couples fail to communicate effectively, they become disconnected, closed off and may experience feelings of emptiness,  loneliness and confusion on how they got to that state within the relationship. Failed relationships and continuous miscommunication can be a painful and a life-altering expe...

What happens when the host is out and you leave father and son in charge? A whole lot of shenanigans!! Mr. B and Son grabbed the mic and proceeded to create the perfect episode in which we will just refer to as - The Takeover!! Get into this episode y'all, it will definitely make your day! (1:40)  The Takeover (2:23)  Fathers Day disrespected (5:09)  Happy Juneteenth  (7:55)  How do you get to...

This Interview was one that has stuck with me for the longest. Dr. Goodwin took our platform and made it homey and intimate as she shared golden knowledge with us with great care and humility. She is one of the most  sought-after speakers and advisors in her field. Dr.  Goodwin is an accomplished professional with 18 years of experience in the New York City Police Department, and currently serves...

OOO Lawd! This one was a doozy! That is not your cup! You can not drink from everyone’s cup. You have not been through what that person has come through to get to that cup - so why do you feel you deserve the same? Let us celebrate our individuality and uniqueness, and find our own paths to success. Find your own cup! Start your own cup! Build your own cup! Then drink to your heart's content -...

Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday originated after the Civil War and was originally known as Decoration Day. The original intent was to decorate graves with flowers and flags, but over time it evolved into a day for picnics, parades and other activities. Today, Memorial Day is celebrated as an opportunity for A...

There is never a dull moment with Todd. He is eccentric, horrifying and full of life and stories which you can hear in the remaining part of this exciting podcast episode. Todd continues to talk about his career journey and how he transitioned into being a full blown amazing artist. He shares his secret to how he got his creations out to the world! You are going to want to hear this! Come sit at t...

Todd Reed is a movie fx artist, entrepreneur and passionate creator. Todd has pursued many adventures to include, touring musician and restaurant owner but none gave him the satisfaction more than his journey of being a Graphic & Horror Aesthetics Creator.   Todd is also the co-founder of a  Haunted House Project with his wife Tonya. The Haunted House Project entitled, Hunger Holler Farms , is...

My grandma had all kinds of sayings and parables but this one referring to idle time was by far one of her favorites. These days, we find ourselves using the same phrase when speaking with each other and especially when talking to teenagers. As you know, when they get  bored, they’re  more likely to be idle and indulge in unproductive activities like surfing the internet, watching TV or playing vi...

We are often told that happiness is a choice. That's why we encourage people to "choose happiness" or "live your best life." But it's not that easy, right? No matter how simple the words may sound the action is not simple at all. Even if you want to be happy, you can't always make yourself feel good. There are plenty of reasons, legitimate reasons,  why some people...

In this episode, we bring back Women Empowerment Enthusiast and Author, Kim Campbell . She has joined us to share her journey of writing her new book, A NEW ME! The book is written in a conversational tone that makes it easy to read and understand even if you are just starting out in your faith journey. The book is broken down into several areas. Here are just a few: Living a Faith-based Life on P...

The Church is supposed to be a safe space for the broken and wounded. The Church is supposed to be a place of healing for those wounded by others. The Church is supposed to be a place of peace for those wounded by life’s challenges. The Church is supposed to be a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love and grace. But, sometimes that does not happen and in those instanc...

Dr. Cozette M. White is an acclaimed 6x bestselling author, nationally recognized tax & accounting strategist, international speaker, real estate investor, and philanthropist. Serving clients for 25 years, Dr. White has been coined “Your Financial Physician” due to her unparalleled ability to empower her clients to ditch debt and develop a plan to create wealth that leaves a secure financial l...

Why do church folks give others a hard time for attending church only on Easter or other Holidays?  The church has been around and available to all for thousands of years. It’s a place of worship, celebration, and inspiration.  Unfortunately, it’s also a place where hurt and pain reside. There are people in the church who truly believe they are the holiest of them all and feel that gives them the...

We are kicking off Season 5 , with a phenomenal Author & Attorney, Deborah Mortimer ! Deborah turned her passion for writing into crafting children's books. Deborah understood the importance of diverse representation and wanted to go further in helping to change the narrative so she decided to create Leap Forward Publishing, LLC . She is also an attorney practicing trademark law and specia...

In this episode, we pit the age-old conversation of doing for your partner. When you're in a relationship, it can be easy to lose sight of what matters. To get caught up in the day-to-day and forget why you're together. Doing for each other is key as you both sacrifice to ensure the relationship keeps the love and respect. So why not, “ Make daddy a sandwich ”? Because, if you really take...

This episode dives into the generation gap between parents/grandparents and children being raised in the fast-growing technology world in which we live today.  Not only is there a generation gap but there is also a communication gap.  As a result, we are disconnected and isolated from engagement and also, what's going on in our teenager's world today.  The generation gap is real and...

This episode is packed with knowledge, experience, creativity, and the sheer faith in God to persevere through trying times, as the odds are defied - raising a son with a dream . It was such a joy to chat with Falisa and Wendell Ray, the authors of, the beautifully written book, entitled, “ Raising Simba ”. Falisa shares her parenting journey raising a young creative son from the Chicago projects...

We have been married for 33 years, and we are still in love and consider each other to be our best friends. We have had our ups and downs, but we have always managed to get through it all. One very critical key for us was learning how to communicate with each other and understanding that communication is at the very heart of any relationship. We discussed everything from racism to religion. There...

In this episode, our GrandJoy joins us to facilitate a few questions in reference to dating and forming relationships. Of course, our answers are based on our 33+ years of being together and how dating was - wayyyy back in the day.  How often have you wanted to just take a seat with a seasoned couple, who appears to be successful in their relationship journey and ask tons of questions? Well, here...

Entrepreneur, Wine Educator, Food Enthusiast, & Podcast Host, Sarita Cheaves, graced our podcast with her presence.  Sarita shared her knowledge, love, and, experience of the wine world and food community with us, as we hung on every word. Sarita’s interest and love for wine blossomed in her twenties from California to DC and from Paris to Greece. When it comes to wine and food, Sarita's...