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Black in Real Life

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

What happens when two creatives take their candid conversations about love, life and the pursuit of blackness from the telephone to the podcast airwaves? A mashup of strong opinions, contradicting perspectives and the origins of all things Black In Real Life. Featuring the odd couple of creatives, Yoli Ouiya founder of Yoli’s Green Living and The Food and Wellness Equity Collective and Christen Rochon of CandidlyChristen.com and author of The Creative Discipline Project. From politics, womanhood, family conflicts and more - this is more than culture, this is real life

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Episodes

Adulting in Blk

February 08, 2021 06:13 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

In this episode, we ask the hard hitting questions that come with adulting from "Is Ramen and Cereal suitable adult meals?" to "Would I want to live with me?". And all the peaks and valleys in between.

Ep8: In Blk We Trust - Podcasts We Love

January 31, 2021 16:51 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode, we highlighting black podcasts that we know and love.

Ep 7: Blk Eyed Peas And Other Delicacies

January 16, 2021 01:28 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

We discuss common black foods we eat and the myths/stories behind them. (Ie. Black eyed peas + greens on New Year’s Day for financial wealth)

Ep 6: The 2021 Ten Blk Commandments (What We Not Gone Do Is)

December 25, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Things we’re laying to rest for 2021.

Ep 5: Blk Card Revoked (Or Suspended)

December 18, 2020 19:11 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Are you really black, or are you just pretending? Are you team Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Potato Pie? What's the real black way to eat grits? In this episode, we talk about blk cultural cornerstones and, depending on your experiences, if you should have your black card suspended or outright revoked.

Binge Watching in Black + Pay Black Creatives

December 11, 2020 17:04 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

We all do it. Binge watching any and everything on Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more. Listen up as Yoli and Christen discuss the most binge-worthy shows of the season and paying black creatives for the on screen magic they create.

Ep 4: Binge Watching in Black + Pay Black Creatives

December 11, 2020 17:04 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

We all do it. Binge watching any and everything on Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more. Listen up as Yoli and Christen discuss the most binge-worthy shows of the season and paying black creatives for the on screen magic they create.

Ep 3: BLK In Your Feelings

December 05, 2020 01:31 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Not all therapists are created equally and in this episode, Yoli and Christen discuss all things mental health and wellness in the black community with Mat Jeanius of Beach Stone Counseling.

EP 2: Black Holidays Be Like

November 26, 2020 02:16 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

From holiday game nights, Thanksgiving food menus, consumerism, how will the holidays be different this year for us and as a whole. And everything in between.

EP 1: Blk in Power

November 17, 2020 03:24 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Music by Alejandro Magaña.