On The Rocks with Ron’Zena

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a *good trip* down memory lane with chevy woods

who would have thought an interview in 2016 would have sparked a friendship and collaboration in 2023.  let me introduce you to chevy woods a rapper, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed chef, as we throw it back to my college days and talk growth on a personal and professional that one must go through in order to get to where they want to be.  special thanks to chevy woods and his team for allowing me this dope opportunity! 

how do you sleep

which is better sleep or rest?  personally, i'd have to say rest, but whichever side you stand (..or rather lay *cue punny joke drum sound effect*) on, i could go for either!  it’s been days of minimal rest for me and it starting to catch up. what started as quick irritation due to lack of catching the zzz’s is now manifest in my dreams!  and these aren’t just any dreams… they’re nightmares!  new episodes every Friday

lazy girl workouts

spring is upon us,  so you know what that means… 1. My seasonal depression is gone ?  2. It’s time to get in the gym in preparation for hot girl summer  but how do I do that when i hate all workout regimens? your guess is as good as mine  so listen along as I introduce #lazygirlworkouts 

are gluten allergies real?

growing up, i used to think of allergies as very black and white, meaning they were either mild or severe, you were either experiencing coughing, itching or sneezing or going into anaphylactic shock … and there was no in between well, guess what… i am now living in the in between, because i have a gluten sensitivity.  so  if any of you are like me, and have been skeptical of allergies from a young age well then i lay out my thoughts on my recent diagnosis, share why i think the universe is...

self-care does not have to be expensive

today, i debunk the myth that self-care and being high maintenance are synonymous by sharing some of my favorite forms of self-care that cost no money and take up little time. 

flight from hell

45,000 feet above ground.  120 minutes until destination.  and a panic attack to disrupt the masses. 

hello, self-sabotage my old friend

in less than 48 hrs I’ll be saying good-bye to year 25 and hello to year 26!  from the good, to the bad, and the sometimes self-sabotaging i reflect on my self-love journey.  here’s to 26 — a year a less recklessness. 

sober curious

i want to make this very clear, on the rocks with ron'zena IS NOT a party podcast, IT IS A LIFESTYLE podcast.  in today's episode, i get very vulnerable with you all as i share my past toxic behaviors surrounding alcohol and how i aim to create healthier ones.  being the life of the party is all fun and games, but it comes at a price. 

roommates are not for everyone

roommates, roommates, are not always fun. roommates, roommates, are not for everyone.  to answer your question, no, i have not moved out of my parents house. and i don’t really have a plan on motion… but what i do have is the savings to do so, motivation to be i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t once again, and the mental capacity to thrive in my own space. sadly, with all that comes a price and my excitement alone can’t afford for me to live in the city of my dreams roommate free. so, here i am. discuss...

new year, new boo ?

long story short… i ate the grapes. if you have no clue what I am referencing count yourself lucky.  listen along to hear how a pact to find love in 2023 now has me spiraling.  new episodes every Friday. 

the dentist is a menace

period pains

this is unofficially, officially, the memoir of how my period went from a coming of age tale to an unpleasant journey in womanhood.. but hey, at least i'm not pregnant new episodes every Friday 

i am thankful for. . .

Thanksgiving. it's the one time a year that my family goes around the table and share what we each are grateful for. all jokes, roast, and dramatic on the spot alcohol induced speeches aside, this year I am grateful for...  well, i  guess you're going to have to listen along to hear what I have to say (...see what i did there #thedramatics) but, in all seriousness, my response may leave your jaw on the floor as I contradict one of my **once** biggest  life stances  new episodes every Frid...

from embarrassed to empowered: my natural hair journey

i can't stop saying the "c" word: covid, one's comfort zone, and change

let’s face it.  as much as we, I, you, me, want to stop talking about covid we can’t. And I believe it’s because a lot of us are still seeing the effects on our lives. Lost jobs, income, identity, and changes galore… hell take it from me — in 2019, I was a wide-eyed, college graduate, green as ever ready to step into the real world with nothing but some enthusiasm, passion and a few punchlines.  well, that was not the case over this fever dream of a past two years, so lets fast-forward to ...

Get Your A$$ Up & Work!!!... or whatever Kim Kardashian Said - Finding the Balance Between Work, Life and The Pursuit of Sleep.

Look, there will be a lot of times to come where I don't provide you with the best advice... and you know what it's up to you to take it as a grain of salt or apply it.  This is not one of those times.  In today's episode, I mourn the summer days as they are now numbered and talk about how I am trying to balance being a good employee, friend and finding enough time to sleep, which is nearly impossible.  But through hangovers, misfortune and fatigue -- I still manage to make it into work, b...

get your @$$ up & work!!!... or whatever kim kardashian said - finding the balance between work, life and the pursuit of sleep

 ...there will be a lot of times to come where I don't provide you with the best advice... and you know what it's up to you to take it as a grain of salt or apply it.  this is not one of those times.  in today's episode, i mourn the summer days as they are now numbered, and talk about how i am trying to balance being a good employee, friend, and finding enough time to sleep, which may i add is nearly impossible.  but through hangovers, misfortune and fatigue -- i still manage to make it i...

I Need a Vegas Do Over - My Vegas Vacation Recap

There’s this only saying that goes “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”, but it’s apparent that I did not abide by those rules.  In todays episode,  I share with you the much awaited Vegas update. From going to bed at 8 pm, to family arguments and even a blackout this trip was surely one for the books.  Listen along to learn why I need a Vegas redo.. and maybe you’ll learn when it will be 

Two Broke Cousins Take on Vegas

Look. There’s two kinds of broke. The one which you’re broke and the other being where you have your priories taken care of, but you’re “broke”.  And I can confidently say, that I am the second broke in this equation. Those who get it, get it.  Now you know me, I’ve always been one who’s down to clown, but it’s because of this mentality, coupled with my inability to say no, that I often find myself being “broke” —yet rich with memories.  In this episode, I talk with my other “broke cousin...

to follow or to un-follow

y’all, when I tell you i am utterly embarrassed from my screen time this week… there are no other words to express my disbelief.  in todays episode, i address how my generation, gen-z, has turned the follow button into a standard, meaning when you meet someone new it is almost expected that you are suppose to connect with them on social media.  likewise there’s this unspoken notion that when un-following someone it’s seen as a big f u.  for this reason, i have a love / hate relationship w...

To Follow or To Un-Follow

Y’all, when I tell you I am utterly embarrassed from my screen time this week… there are no other words to express my disbelief.  In todays episode, I address how my generation, gen-z, has turned the follow button into a standard, meaning when you meet someone new it is almost expected that you are suppose to connect with them on social media.  Likewise there’s this unspoken notion that when un-following someone it’s seen as a big f u.  For this reason, I have a love / hate relationship w...

Finding Friendship ft. Hana Canhasi and Faith Miller (Conversations with Creators)

Good friends are hard to find no matter what age you are, so when you find them HOLD ON.  In today's episode, Ron'Zena, sits down with her besties to have a candid conversation about the peace she's found since aligning herself with these women, Hana and Faith,  who shown her nothing but love, and support throughout her many seasons of life. 

The Show Must Go On ft. Kyle "The Worst" (Conversations with Creators)

There's a saying as old as show business that goes, "the show must go on". In today's episode, I sit down with Kyle "The Worst" to spark a conversaion about how he is building a community around music and local artist. What started as a hand-in-cheek stage name, "the worst", has now evolved into a full self-proclaimed concert series, known as The Worst Night.  As a rookie to the event coordinating space, Kyle, shares why he felt so strongly about giving local artist a platform to thrive, h...

We Are Already Living In A Metaverse ft. Ashley Booker (Conversations with Creators Pt. 1)

For the past two years, I have struggled with applying action to my purpose and the hardest part of it all was being still in the process.  When I say being still, I mean the unknowing. Not knowing who to direct questions to, how to get started or how to remain discipline once starting or what to do next. After a lot of trial an error, over time, I found there is no real answer on how other than to do.  In this part on of my Life Lessons Series, I sit down with music producer / entrepreneu...

Being On One's Purpose ft. Ashley Booker (Life Lessons Pt. 1)

For the past two years, I have struggled with applying action to my purpose and the hardest part of it all was being still in the process.  When I say being still, I mean the unknowing. Not knowing who to direct questions to, how to get started or how to remain discipline once starting or what to do next. After a lot of trial an error, over time, I found there is no real answer on how other than to do.  In this part on of my Life Lessons Series, I sit down with music producer / entrepreneu...

We Are Already Living In A Metaverse ft. Ashley Booker (Conversations with Creators)

For the past two years, I have struggled with applying action to my purpose and the hardest part of it all was being still in the process.  When I say being still, I mean the unknowing. Not knowing who to direct questions to, how to get started or how to remain discipline once starting or what to do next. After a lot of trial an error, over time, I found there is no real answer on how other than to do.  In this part on of my Life Lessons Series, I sit down with music producer / entrepreneu...

the 25-year-old roommate: the story on moving back in with my parents, ft. my mom & dad

Uhhhhh the title says it all, need I say more?  In today's episode, I address the elephant in the room: "how are you living at home at 25?", with the help of her mother and father... but mostly her mother, as she shares her story on why she moved back in, how a 6-month plan turned into two-years real quick, and some of the pros along with cons of living at home.  With plans of moving, let's say in the near future, I joke along with my parents on the planning involved such as: finding a pla...

The 25-Year-Old Roommate: The Story on Moving Back in with my Parents, ft. my Mom & Dad

Uhhhhh the title says it all, need I say more?  In today's episode, Ron'Zena, addresses the elephant in the room: "how are you living at home at 25?", with the help of her mother and father... but mostly her mother, as she shares her story on why she moved back in , how a 6-month plan turned into two-years real quick, and some of the pros along with cons of living at home. With plans of moving, let's say in the near future, Ron'Zena, jokes amidst her parents on the planning involved such as...

identity crisis: re-learning who i am, what i like & being selfish

who am I?  a simple question that can spark a great conversation, lead to forever friendships and have one feeling confident in their own skin, but what happens when you simply do not know how to answer.  in today's episode, I ask myself this trivial question: who am I?  seems self-explanatory, but the explanation comes in the form of a riddle as I talk about ageing, growing apart from friends, exploring new hobbies, and learning it is ok to be selfish with my time.  new episodes every F...

Identity Crisis: Re-Learning Who I Am, What I Like & Being Selfish

Who am I? A simple question that can spark a great conversation, lead to forever friendships and have one feeling confident in their own skin, but what happens when you simply do not know how to answer.  In today's episode, Ron'Zena ask herself this trivial: who am I? But the explanation comes in the form of a riddle as she talks about ageing, growing apart from friends, exploring new hobbies, and learning it is ok to be selfish with one's time.  New Episodes Every Friday.

quitting my 9-5 job - being overworked, underpaid and not valued to realizing my worth as a young professional

lately, i have been feeling exhausted —spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. although this may be true, i have been hesitant to discuss the root of the problem, in fear of being deemed as “lazy” by older generations, because it stems from... you guessed it, working.  nearly two years ago, i said goodbye to my  9-5 lifestyle and since then I have been working multiple part-time jobs to stay afloat.  in todays episode, i discuss being overworked, underpaid and not valued in my p...

Quitting My 9-5 Job - Being Overworked, Underpaid and Not Valued to Realizing my Worth as a Young Professional

Lately, Ron’Zena has been feeling exhausted —spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. All though this may be true, she is hesitant to discuss the root of the problem, in fear of being deemed as “lazy” by older generations, because it stems from working.  Nearly two years ago, she said goodbye to her 9-5 lifestyle and sense then has been working multiple part-time jobs to stay afloat.  In todays episode, she discusses being overworked, underpaid and not valued in her previous care...

the reality of being 25 -- quarter-life crisis, finding ones purpose and redefining success

as a kid, I often fantasized about how my life would be at 25.  with dreams of being married, living in the city, and planning a family it’s safe to say this is not my currently reality. in fact, none of the above is happening for me.  in todays episode, i talk about the reality of being 25,  going through the five stages of grief — due to my idealized version of my life,  and learning to accept my journey.   special shout out to @eviewhy on her perspectives on birthdays.  new episodes e...

The Reality of Being 25 -- Quarter-Life Crisis, Finding Ones Purpose and Redefining Success

As a kid, Ron’Zena fantasized about how her life would be at 25. With dreams of being married, living in the city and planning a family it’s safe to say this is not her currently reality. In fact, Ron’Zena, has none of the above going for her.  In todays episode, she talks about the reality of being 25,  going through the five stages of grief — due to her idealized version of her life,  and learning to accept her journey.  Special shout out to @eviewhy on her perspectives on birthdays.  New...

official trailer | on the rocks with ron'zena

if you're going through a quarter-life crisis, well you've found your people! in this official trailer,  i waste no time getting into the dramatics of adulthood and giving you the 4-1-1 on what to expect this season  of on the rocks with ron'zena (yup, that's me!) so here's to the good, the bad and the sometimes drunkly that comes with growing up!  new episodes, coming *soon*, every Friday! 

Trailer | On The Rocks with Ron'Zena

In this official trailer, you're introduced to your host, Ron'Zena,  as she wastes no time pouring out what to expect this season on, On The Rocks with Ron'Zena. Let us raise a glass, and cheers ---  to the good, the bad and the sometimes drunkly that comes with growing up! New episodes every Tuesday & Friday, coming soon! 

Hair Me Out: childhood hair PTSD, cancelled appointments & my natural journey w/ 4C Curls

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Hair Me Out: childhood hair PTSD, cancelled appointments & my natural journey w/ 4C Curls

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A Drunk Ain't Shit: A tale of how I effed my face up

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A Drunk Ain't Shit: A tale of how I effed my face up

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Trailer | On The Rocks With Ron'Zena

Now serving, On The Rocks With Ron'Zena, where your guess is as good as mine in regards to: whether my life will be on the rocks, or i'll be enjoying a drink "on the rocks" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trailer | On The Rocks With Ron'Zena

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I Have Mixed Drinks About College

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Keep Your Gin Up

It's time to sit down for a chat. In today's episode your fairy drunk mother opens up about how her life has been "on the rocks". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bottom Shelf ft. Hana Canhasi

In today’s episode, your fairy drunk mother,  invites singer-songwriter Hana Canhasi onto the podcast to share her journey of becoming an artist in an environment where being a creative is not the norm. The girls,  waste no time diving into how they got started in their retrospective careers, why they continue to push themselves, and how to be confident when pursuing your dreams. If you’re getting started in your career, wanting a change, or feeling lost, this one is for you! The only person...

Don't Give Into Beer Pressure ft. Paul Rey

There are two types of people in the world, the ones who peak in high school, and the ones who peak after high school. In this episode, Ron’Zena and Paul, take you down a toxic memory lane known as high-school. From “thot list” to remaining relevant the two share their experiences growing up in an era of toxic Twitter and rivalry school.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once A Club Rat, Always A Club Rat ft. Jordan Gross

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I'd Take A Shot For Justin Bieber

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN BIEBER!!! In today's episode, your fairy drunk mother, shares her infatuation with the once teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.

I'd Take A Shot For Justin Bieber

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN BIEBER!!! In today's episode, your fairy drunk mother, shares her infatuation with the once teen heartthrob Justin Bieber. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.