Queens Table Talk

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are checking in on our own mental health with Marriage and Family Therapist, Donika Brown. Oftentimes, therapy is not something that is encouraged in the Black community for various reasons, such as affordability and the fear of airing out our “dirty laundry”. However, Donika is giving us a deeper look into therapy by discussing how one can afford it, what questions to ask and how it can be used a tool to help cope with hurt and trauma. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens that are inspiring us this week : Tanya Sam - Director of Partnerships at TechSquare Labs & “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Jackie Aina - Professional Make-up artist & beauty YouTuber Claressa Shields - Professional boxer & female middleweight champion If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Knowledge is power. Ignorance is raggedy. Dialogue about diversity is healthy! Intolerance of social groups usually stems from our lack of education and conversation. This week, we are discussing homophobia within the Black community along with community organizer, Lance Lowe. Tune in as he educates us about the LGBTQIA+ community and his experience with being an openly queer black man. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some queens who are breaking barriers as the FIRST in their respective fields….. Peggy Alford - First Black woman nominated to serve on the board of directors at Facebook Mandisa Mfeka - South Africa’s first Black female combat pilot Vicki Chancellor - First Black woman to serve as Chair of the McDonald’s Operator’s National Advertising Fund (OPNAD) If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Mo has had her fair share of dating woes, but wait until you hear this one... After a guy asked her out on a date, he stood her up then called her to tell her it was because he took someone else out on a date (We can't make this up!). Not only did he tell her that, but he told her that she should still consider letting him take her out because he was "honest" about it. But Mo is here to let you know that telling the truth does not exonerate you from being trash! If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Mo Knows Best, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @moknowsbest_

How long would you be in a relationship before getting married? The way we view relationships now in our mid- to late 20s is much different than when we were younger. Our patience for short-term romance is at an all-time low...we are on the wave of intentional dating which has forced us to be honest about what we want and do not want in a relationship. Join us as we dive into a discussion about purposeful dating, relationship wants & needs, and some of the struggles that come with dating after being single for a long time. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Effie has always loved her birthday, but felt like celebrating it was a burden to others. This year, she decided to go big and found that her friends would back her up if she wanted to be a little "extra". This week, she's ranting about why you should never feel bad for having a celebration and how to use every birthday as an opportunity for growth. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Effie, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @aye_effie!

According to a Barna Group research study, 59% of millennials who were raised in church have left. As millennials are leaving behind traditional church and religious practices, we are left wondering who will be the ones to pass on the torch of religion to the next generation. While each of us were born and raised with a Christian background, we all have different views about what church and religion means to us. In this #TableTalk, we are discussing why we think millennials are not going to church,the factors that affect why millennials may not want identify with religion, and what the “black church” means on a cultural level. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens that are inspiring us this week : Lori Lightfoot, Pat McGrath & Lovely Liyah’s mom! If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

The death of entertainer, philanthropist, and community leader Nipsey Hussle has greatly affected the LA community. In this episode, Lovely Liyah discusses the gloomy mood that his fans have been feeling and that has been hovering over LA since his untimely death. Nipsey's Marathon must continue... tune in to see what Lovely Liyah has to say about it. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Lovely Liyah, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @alittlebitoflovely

This week, our hearts are heavy as we try to process the news of Nipsey Hussle’s passing. Nipsey was more than a rapper, he was an entrepreneur, philanthropist and pillar in the community that wanted all of us to step into our greatness as a people. While he is gone, his legacy is never forgotten so we are kicking off today’s show by showing love to a true King. For today’s #TableTalk, we are getting into all things travel as we prepare for the summer! Did you know that in 2018, African-Americans spent $63 BILLION on travel and tourism?! We don’t know about you, but the Queens love a fun getaway! In this episode, we are giving you some of our do’s and don’t’s of traveling domestically and internationally along with some advice on the friends you should travel with and the friends you should leave at home. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens who has made moves that made us say “yasss” this week: Latoya Nicole, Beyonce and Janet Jackson. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Happy April Queens! We are kicking off this month on a high note as we sit down with Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey & his wife, Ryann Casey, Esq. to give us a glimpse into their world! While he’s defending his teammates on the football field, she is defending cases in court and together they are making strides to bring about social change! This dynamic duo is sharing how they balance their marriage, high-stress careers, philanthropy and now parenthood as they just welcomed their newborn son, Nolan! But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens that have proven to be trailblazers in media, sports and science: Issa Rae, Dr. Wendy Okolo and Kayla White. Jurrell Casey - @tattedmonster99 (Instagram) / @JurrellC (Twitter) Ryann Casey - @rynngra (Instagram) To learn more about The Casey Fund, visit www.jurrellcasey99.com If you like what you hear, feel free to subscribe, rate, review and invite the Queens in your life to listen! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Hey Queens! This week we are closing out Women's History Month with a discussion about body positivity. Our bodies come in different shapes and sizes and because we live in an era of social media, the images we see do not always reflect our reality. So we are shining a light on body image, body shaming and surgery in hopes of normalizing the idea of natural bodies. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens that made us say “Yaaass” this week: Theresa Kachindamoto, Yara Shahidi, and Nicki Minaj. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbeat_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

As you get older your circle gets smaller. You start to realize that having a high quality of friends becomes more important than having a high quantity of them. This week Mo is helping you understand the importance of cherishing the real friends you have and letting go of the ones that no longer serve you. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Mo Knows Best, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @moknowsbest_

Hey Queens! In a patriarchal society, women are expected to become wives and mothers. With women gaining more independence through work and education, many of them are opting out of the idea of marriage and motherhood. These women can sometimes face judgement for not conforming to society's idea of raising a family, but we are taking a deeper look into the role of women and how women find fulfillment beyond being a wife and/or mother. But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens that inspired us this week: Gayle King, Zendaya, and Senator Stephanie Flowers If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram! Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbeat_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

At Effie's age, everyone is getting married, having children, and buying homes -- but she is not. As a single woman in her late 20s, she feels like she is spending time and money on other people without any reciprocation in sight. Listen to her frustrations and "self-ish" solution to the problem in this week's rant! If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Effie, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @aye_effie!

Hey Queens! This week we are talking about all things health concerning Black women ! If you don’t know…..your health is your wealth. To really get the most out of life, you have to make sure you are in good health. So we are giving you much needed information about breast cancer, cervical cancer, reproductive health, the importance of black doctors, and how to be your own advocate in the doctor's office. It’s time to start making our health a priority and practice preventative maintenance! But first, we are tipping our crowns to some Queens (and a couple) that made us say “Yaaass”: Neijae Graham-Henries, Rihanna, and couple Lauren London & Nipsey Hussle If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbeat_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

New York recently passed a law that bans discrimination against people based on their hair. It's crazy to think that even in 2019, society is still policing our hairstyles but this is a start to a better future. Tune in to hear more about what this new law means to the natural hair community! If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about Lovely Liyah, visit www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with her on Instagram @alittlebitoflovely

Happy Women’s History Month! This week we are encouraging you to love yourself with a conversation about building you self-esteem and practicing self-care. Sometimes we measure our self-esteem by our looks, our jobs, or our money and we can end up being our worst critic. How do you measure your self-esteem? How do you overcome feelings of not being enough? As always we have to start off by tipping our crown to some Queens that have inspired us this week with their courage and innovation: Arlan Hamilton, Jenifer Lewis, and Gianna Graham If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbeat_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Nigga. A word that is packed with a dark history of hate and bigotry, yet a term of endearment that seems to know no racial boundaries in the present day. In this bonus clip, we are discussing our point of view on the use of this word. Who can say it? Who can't say it? Tune in for each of our perspectives on the use of this word If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbeat_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Hey Queens ! It’s a new week and as always, we’re excited to bring new , thought-provoking conversations to the Table: classism. All of us at some point have faced judgement from others based on where we live, how we talk or what our interests are. But what does the Black experience really look like? To end Black History Month, we are tipping our crown to Black women who have enhanced our lives through their inventions: Dr. Shirley Jackson, Marie Van Brittan Brown, Beatrice Davidson Kenner, Janet Emerson Bashen, Mamie Phipps Clark and Mae Jemison. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to listen as well! To learn more about our movement and our hosts, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk! Find us on Instagram Monique “Mo Knows Best” - @moknowsbest_ A’Liyah “Lovely Liyah” - @alittlebitoflovely Efa “Aye Effie” - @aye_effie Enjoy!

Is it about money or integrity? Actress and comedienne, Mo'Nique, appeared on Steve Harvey's talk show last week to have a candid conversation about her situation of being blackballed in Hollywood. During this intense conversation between them, Steve mentioned that in Hollywood it is a "money game" which leaves us asking if money comes before integrity in show business. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to tune in! To learn more about our movement and our host, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk!

To cancel or not to cancel? That is the question... This week while Lovely Liyah is out, Mo Knows Best and Aye Effie are holding it down with an intriguing conversation about Cancel Culture. Who is on your canceled list? Whenever we stumble across news that a celebrity or company has said or done something controversial, the new universal response is to "cancel" them! Cancel culture has become the new protest against those whose values do not aligned with ours, but does "canceling" someone really have a lasting effect? We're going to get into it.... But first, this week we are tipping our crown to some beautiful Queens that have inspired us this week: Lizzo and Dr. Gladys West If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review and invite the Queens in your life to tune in! To learn more about our movement and our host, visit our website www.queenstabletalk.com and keep up with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @queenstabletalk!