Red Table Talk
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join Jada Pinkett-Smith, her daughter Willow Smith and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris as they open their home for a series of groundbreaking and healing conversations. Red Table Talk, a Facebook Watch Original, brings together three generations of women to tackle the most provocative topics of today, from race and sexuality to infidelity and addiction. No topic is off limits. Take a seat at the table by listening to the Red Table Talk podcast.A production of Facebook Watch and Westbrook Audio
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Will Smith and His Kids Take Over The Red Table
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBFor the first time, Will Smith is taking over the Red Table with his three kids to open up about the most grueling and transformative time of his life - making the movie “Emancipation.” In this deeply intimate and revealing Red Table Talk, Will recounts how for the first time in his career he nearly ‘went too far’ and almost ‘lost himself.’ Will shares the biggest revelations of his life, a horrific moment he experienced while filming and a co-star who refused to speak to him. Trey, Jaden an...
Jada Pinkett Smith Comes to the Virtual Red Table
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn the Let’s Red Table That season one finale, Jada Pinkett Smith comes to the virtual Red Table to answer even more questions about A Different World and about the famous Red Table. Jada teases her upcoming book and acting projects she’s considering, plus she reveals what fans might be surprised to know about what she does and doesn’t share at the Red Table. PLUS, fellow Red Table Talk OG Dr. Danita Crawford shares how Hillman College impacted her life forever. Hosts Information: Cara Pre...
Jay Shetty Reveals His Highly Anticipated Rules of Love
January 19, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThink you know how to love? Think again! For the first time, best-selling author, purpose coach and former monk Jay Shetty is revealing his highly anticipated rules of love. Carefully crafted after years of research, Jay explains his critical steps for finding love, building trust, healing from heartbreak, fighting with your partner and breaking up gracefully. Get ready for life-changing wisdom from one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Gammy Comes to the Virtual Red Table (Emancipation Recap)
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBGammy takes a seat at the virtual Red Table for the first time to recap the Red Table Talk discussion she wasn’t a part of. Gammy lays down why everyone must watch Emancipation–the Smith family, included. Hear about the shocking scene that didn’t make the final cut of the movie and Gammy’s answers to all the Red Table Talk questions Tracy and Cara have been saving up, including how Gam really feels about Olivia Jade Giannulli’s infamous Red Table Talk appearance. Hosts Information: Cara Pr...
Dominic Dupont Returns to the Red Table
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBTracy and Cara invite Red Table Talk favorite Dominic Dupont, nephew of Michael K. Williams, onto Let’s Red Table That to share how his life has changed since his visit to the Red Table. In his Red Table Talk appearance, he shared about his heartbreak over losing his uncle, and now he’s back to reveal the trials he’s faced since and the memories of his uncle that help him stay strong and sober. Order Scenes from My Life Hosts Information: Cara Pressley @thecareercheerleader Cara’s Instag...
Does Love have Rules? (Jay Shetty Recap)
January 02, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBTracy and Cara are talking about love, love, and more love in this sneak peek of Jay Shetty’s not-yet-released book, 8 Rules of Love. Listen in to discover what your fighting style is, how you and your partner learn best, and what solitude can really mean for your life. PLUS Tracy and Cara dig deep and share their own personal reflections, as well as what they appreciate most about each other. Pre-order 8 Rules of Love Hosts Information: Cara Pressley @thecareercheerleader Cara’s Instagr...
AN RTT SPECIAL EVENT: A DIFFERENT WORLD REUNION
December 29, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIt’s a Red Table Talk event! A special reunion millions have been waiting for! After 35 years, the superstar cast of the groundbreaking series “A Different World” is reuniting for the first time at the Red Table, revealing exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious and heartfelt memories, and reliving their favorite episodes. Jada is joined by her co-stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Karen Malina Whit...
Healing Our Inner Child (with Ivy Kwong)
December 26, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBTracy and Cara are dedicating an entire episode to their mental health this holiday season and learning how to heal their inner child. How do we know if our inner child is wounded? Could inner child work heal YOUR trauma? Find out from our mental health expert, licensed therapist Ivy Kwong. PLUS Tracy and Cara read listener mail! Take a moment for yourself and listen to this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Learn more about Ivy Kwong’s therapy work and order her books Hosts Information: C...
How to Find and Keep a Healthy Relationship
December 23, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this special edition of RTT – renowned experts who have helped millions have healthier relationships reveal highly sought-after advice you need to hear. Dating coach Matthew Hussey, author Stephan Labossiere, podcast host Lewis Howes and relationship advisor DeVon Franklin are joined by a very special woman with decades of wisdom to share: Sheree Zampino. If you want to change your love life, don’t miss this engaging conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Smith and His Kids Take Over The Red Table
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBFor the first time, Will Smith is taking over the Red Table with his three kids to open up about the most grueling and transformative time of his life - making the movie “Emancipation.” In this deeply intimate and revealing Red Table Talk, Will recounts how for the first time in his career he nearly ‘went too far’ and almost ‘lost himself.’ Will shares the biggest revelations of his life, a horrific moment he experienced while filming and a co-star who refused to speak to him. Trey, Jaden an...
Jay Shetty Reveals His Highly Anticipated Rules of Love
December 21, 2022 17:58 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThink you know how to love? Think again! For the first time, best-selling author, purpose coach and former monk Jay Shetty is revealing his highly anticipated rules of love. Carefully crafted after years of research, Jay explains his critical steps for finding love, building trust, healing from heartbreak, fighting with your partner and breaking up gracefully. Get ready for life-changing wisdom from one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Domestic Violence Stories (Ashanti Family recap)
December 19, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBDomestic violence happens more often that it’s discussed, which is every three seconds in America, to be exact. Tracy and Cara share their own shocking stories of verbal and physical abuse, and they welcome Jenny Bean to tell her story of surviving and leaving her abusive relationship. PLUS, therapist Alice Gresham breaks down how not to break down during the holiday season using one magic word: “No!” This episode discusses stories of domestic abuse. If you or a loved one needs help, contac...
Weight Prejudice Revisited (with Hosts of Black, Fat, Femme)
December 12, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBOne episode was just not enough to fully cover Queen Latifah’s unforgettable Red Table Talk appearance. For a deeper look at what the queen had to say, Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley invite Dr. Jon Paul and Jordan “Joho” Daniels, hosts of The B.F.F. Podcast, to continue the conversation around how weight prejudice shows itself in society. PLUS is weight prejudice prominent in the LGBTQI+ community? Don’t miss this epic collab! Listen to The B.F.F. Podcast Hosts Information: Cara Pressley...
Dating in our 40s (Paulina Porizkova recap)
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBDating is one thing, but reentering the dating landscape after 10 years of marriage–and aging–is another battle itself. Tracy and Cara welcome Charneeta Best to share her story of falling in and out and back into love and to discuss the “Wait, What?!” moments of Paulina Porizkova’s Red Table Talk appearance. Listen and learn Charneeta’s relationship non negotiables as a 40+ woman and the new “sexy” dinner conversations she’s having. PLUS, Charneeta dishes how early into her marriage she want...
"That Was the Darkest Time in My Life” – Ashanti's Sister Shia Douglas Speaks Out About Domestic Abuse
December 02, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn an RTT exclusive, Grammy-winning R&B star Ashanti, her younger sister Kenashia “Shia” Douglas and their mom Tina open up about the horrific domestic abuse Shia endured for years. In their first interview together, this tight-knit family shares what they call the “darkest time of their lives.” Shia is bravely revealing what led to chilling photos of bruises, black eyes and broken teeth. Ashanti speaks out about feeling helpless, wanting to take matters into her own hands and the important ...
Can Anyone Rap with the N-word? (Fat Joe recap)
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFat Joe BROUGHT IT to Red Table Talk, so Tracy and Cara are bringing fellow Fat Joe fan and rap artist Radio Blitz to Let’s Red Table That to dissect everything Fat Joe did–and didn’t–say at the red table. Should Fat Joe use the N-word in his music? Does Tracy want to be called an “itch” with a “b?” They get into it all on this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Learn more about Radio Blitz Hosts Information: Cara Pressley @thecareercheerleader Cara’s Instagram @TheCareerCheerleader Cara’...
"I Was a Good Person Doing Bad Things” - How Fat Joe Went ‘All the Way Up
November 25, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBLife lessons you won’t want to miss from the one and only, Grammy-nominated artist, author and entrepreneur Fat Joe. For the first time, Joe opens up about what happened the night he moved out at age 14, the betrayal he says turned his heart “black”, the high price of living a life of crime and the deal he made with his wife of 27 years. He weighs in on the rappers who have been senselessly gunned down and reveals the recent advice he gave to Kanye West. It’s a raw, revealing and hilarious c...
He Wanted to Hurt Me One Last Time” - Supermodel Paulina Porizkova on Betrayal, Abandonment + Loss
November 24, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBFor decades, iconic supermodel Paulina Porizkova had a picture-perfect life: world-class beauty, the largest modeling contract in history, a rockstar husband, and two beautiful sons. For the first time, Paulina is opening up about her separation from The Cars lead singer Ric Ocasek, his untimely death, and the betrayal, heartbreak, abandonment, and grief she faced behind the scenes. Now, at age 57, Paulina is bravely exploring the dating pool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Am I in a Trauma Bond? (Cheryl Burke recap)
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAm I in a trauma bond? Are we ALL in trauma bonds? Hosts Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley find the answers to these burning questions on this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Psychologist, author, and trauma bond survivor herself Ingrid Clayton, PhD shares how her step father’s grooming led to her developing trauma bonds with romantic partners, even after years of studying for her degree. Discover for yourself if you are in trauma bonds on this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Learn More abo...
Uphill: Navigating Racism at Work (Jemele Hill recap)
November 14, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBTracy and Cara take on this recap of Jemele Hill and her mother Denise Dennard’s first ever interview together on their own because they have their own experiences to share. Tracy and Cara tell their painful stories of code switching and navigating racism at work and how they’ve responded when people label them as “angry Black women.” PLUS, don’t miss the top five most shocking stories from Jemele Hill’s book Uphill that Red Table did not cover in their episode, only on Let’s Red Table That....
Toxic Forgiveness (Jana Kramer recap)
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHosts Tracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley break down toxic forgiveness with the Red Table Talk community. Anthony Thompson shares about his emotionally and physically abusive relationships with his parents and how he was able to forgive his mom and why his dad has not earned his forgiveness. Licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins the virtual red table to break down why forgiveness may or may not be the healthiest choice. Learn more about Kati Morton Hosts Information: Cara P...
"I Saw My Mother Falling Apart" Journalist Jemele Hill + Her Mom's First Interview
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this RTT exclusive, sports journalist Jemele Hill and her mother Denise sit down for their first interview together and reveal the pain passed down in their family after Denise was abused, raped and relied on drugs to cope with severe PTSD. In a raw emotional conversation, Jada and Gammy open up about their own traumas and how the adversity Jada and Jemele experienced throughout their childhoods shaped the incredible women they’ve become. It’s an inspiring and eye-opening discussion! See...
Say Her Name (Breonna Taylor recap)
October 31, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBTracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley are bringing themselves to the table to unravel their thoughts and emotions surrounding the bombshell Red Table Talk episode that uncovered the remaining details of the Breonna Taylor tragedy. Let’s Red Table That hosts are also welcoming spoken word artists Arielle Estoria and Roscoe Burnems to perform poetry they’ve created in response to unjust Black deaths. Come, heal, and receive hope in this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Hear more of Arielle’s work ...
Are you a Toxic Forgiver?
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBSheree Zampino, Will's former wife, joins the table for a revealing and raw conversation about her relationship with Jada. Country music star Jana Kramer reveals how continually forgiving her ex-husband’s multiple infidelities made her lose herself. Sought after therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains why we feel pressured to forgive when we’re not ready and unveils her “unforgiveness revolution." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Scam You’ve Never Heard About (Scams recap)
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHave you ever fallen in love, only to discover you’re out $30,000 and a three-year relationship? Tracy and Cara welcome Dr. Zakia Robbins-McNeal to the virtual red table, where she tells-all about the romance scam she endured for the very first time. Plus, Sam Cooper, private investigator and founder of Rogue Daters, joins the table to help us understand how scams like this can happen and–most importantly–how to avoid them. Learn more about Rogue Daters: roguedaters.co.uk Hosts Informatio...
BONUS Clip: Assimilating To Western Culture?
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBTracy and Cara talk to Dr. Jenny about how the immigrant experience interacts with the Asian American experience, and how to handle multiculturalism in North America. Learn more about Dr. Jenny: jennywangphd.com Hosts Information: Cara Pressley @thecareercheerleader Cara’s Instagram @TheCareerCheerleader Cara’s Facebook @the1cheering4U Cara’s Twitter @FeelinSuccessful Cara’s TikTok Cara’s Website Tracy T. Rowe @tracytrowe Tracy’s Instagram @troweandco Tracy’s Facebook @tracytrow...
How The Police Killed Breona Taylor: The Only Witness Speaks Out
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this RTT special, the only witness to Breonna Taylor’s death at the hands of police reveals what really happened that tragic night. Her boyfriend Kenny Walker takes us through a minute-by-minute account using body camera footage obtained from police. Breonna’s mother and sister join for their exclusive, first interview together since four officers were federally charged in her death, sharing shocking details about their devastating loss and the cover up that followed. Social justice warri...
BONUS Clip: How To Beat Imposter Syndrome
October 19, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBDr. Jenny gives advice on how to get over your perfectionism and/or imposter syndrome, as well as sheds some insight on why these feelings may arise. Learn more about Dr. Jenny: jennywangphd.com Hosts Information: Cara Pressley @thecareercheerleader Cara’s Instagram @TheCareerCheerleader Cara’s Facebook @the1cheering4U Cara’s Twitter @FeelinSuccessful Cara’s TikTok Cara’s Website Tracy T. Rowe @tracytrowe Tracy’s Instagram @troweandco Tracy’s Facebook @tracytrowe Tracy’s Twitter...
Ignite Asian Power (Constance Wu recap)
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBConstance Wu revealed her life-threatening mental health struggles at the red table, so Tracy and Cara invited Asian-American activist Alice Tsui and Asian-American author and licensed psychologist Dr. Jenny Wang to share their perspectives on the state of mental health in the Asian-American community. Alice’s mental health journey began just a couple years ago and has resulted in her unlearning emotional suppression, while Dr. Jenny has been guiding her community members in understanding ho...
"The World Hated Me" - Constance Wu Back From the Brink
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB“Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu vanished from the spotlight three years ago. Now, she’s at the Red Table for an emotional conversation about the unrelenting backlash from ‘careless tweets’ that nearly cost her her career… and her life. Constance reveals harrowing stories from being sexual harassed by her boss, a yearslong estrangement from her mother, and the devastating pain of being ostracized by her own community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You Are Not Alone: Postpartum Pain (Hayden Panettiere recap)
October 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBPostpartum struggles are too often kept secret, and mothers are left to suffer in silence. Hayden Panettiere revealed the truth behind her motherhood journey at the red table, and so is the RTT community. Jade Kearney, CEO and co-founder of She Matters, a digital health platform for Black mothers, joins the virtual red table to share her struggles with postpartum OCD. She shares for the first time some of the frightening intrusive thoughts that plagued her until she finally got the help she ...
“I Was Stuck in a Horrifying Nightmare” – Hayden Panettiere’s Untold Story
October 07, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB“Heroes” actress Hayden Panettiere bravely opens up about years of alcohol abuse, crippling postpartum depression, and, for the first time, reveals her truth about giving up custody of her only child. Special guest host and first-time mom-to-be Kelly Osbourne joins the Table with a life-changing update about her addiction recovery and pregnancy journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goodbye Gaslighting (Rebecca Humphries recap)
October 03, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBGaslighting: the term everyone is talking about. But what does it really mean? Tracy and Cara welcome Carrie Wynn to the virtual red table to hear her story of love turned abuse. Carrie reveals how her ex went from sweeping her off her feet to gaslighting her, and how her childhood in an evangelical cult primed her for his abuse. Learn how to spot and stop gaslighting in this episode of Let’s Red Table That. Head more from Carrie on her website: carriewynn.com Hosts Information: Cara Pre...
What is Gaslighting? Could It Be Happening to You?
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBYou may be a victim of gaslighting and not even know it! We’ve all heard the term, now Red Table Talk brings you the essential guide to gaslighting. "The Crown" actress Rebecca Humphries reveals the devastating damage caused by years of being gaslighted and how her boyfriend’s very public affair was the wake-up call she didn’t realize she needed. Then, psychologist Dr. Ramani breaks down everything you need to know to become gaslight-proof. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parental Alienation (Teddy Riley recap)
September 22, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBParental alienation is the silent epidemic tearing families apart in America. Tracy and Cara welcome mother and daughter Carolyn MacCloud and Caitlyn O’Neil who reunited after six years of separation. Carolyn gets real about how her alcohol addiction played a role in her husband gaining full custody of their children–despite his domestic violence and child endangerment charges. Caitlyn details how she got out from under her father’s influence and is fighting to unlearn her father’s lies. Plu...
Parental Alienation: When Your Child is Turned Against You
September 21, 2022 14:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMusic legend Teddy Riley’s Instagram post revealing he has not seen his son in three years was seen by millions. Now for the first time, he’s at the Table sharing the heartbreaking ordeal that he and more than 22 million other families are experiencing. Also, meet the daughter who was put in the middle of her parents’ war and hear from her parents who put her there. For ten years, she didn’t speak to her father, then cut ties with her mother for eight years. Now, they’re all coming together ...
P-Valley w Katori Hall
September 18, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBGam sits down with the creator of P-Valley, Katori Hall, and they discuss everything from how the show came to be, who inspired the characters, and how they both have taken pole dancing classes. Guest Information: @katorihall Katori’s Instagram @KatoriHall Katori’s Twitter @katorihall Katori’s Facebook Katori’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @gammynorris Gammy's Facebook @gammynorris Gammy’s TikTok #PositivelyGam ...
Joy After Abuse (Jennette McCurdy recap)
September 15, 2022 07:01 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBTracy T. Rowe and Cara Pressley are recapping the bombshell Red Table Talk Jennette McCurdy interview. Joy Havens joins the virtual red table to break down what it’s like to live in an environment like Jennette experienced. Joy also experienced abuse by her mother and father and developed an eating disorder because of her abuse. Plus, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton joins the table to share tips on how to navigate tricky parent-child relationships. Hosts Information: Car...
How Jennette McCurdy Survived Her Mom’s Abuse
September 15, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAfter years of suffering in silence, iCarly star Jennette McCurdy bravely opens up in her first in-depth interview about the decades of torment, exploitation, and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why We Hate Pt. 2 (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi recap)
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBTracy T. Rowe, Cara Pressley, and the Red Table Talk community are back to wrap up their discussion of the Red Table Talk episode that dove into the minds of those who hate. Ernest Crim III, author of Black History Saved My Life, shares the shocking message he received from a student in his class who proudly waved a confederate flag, then Dr. Susan M. Glisson reveals for the first time a successful 2-year reconciliation project she championed, and the entire virtual red table discusses the t...
Failures Turned into Lessons w/ Derrick Hayes
September 04, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBDerrick Hayes, Founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks in Atlanta, shares with Gam and Rodney how he built his businesses, why he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and how serving his community is at the forefront of all he does. Guest Information: @officialdhayes Derrick’s Instagram @bigdavescheesesteaks Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Instagram @bigdavescheesesteaks Big Dave's Cheesesteaks Facebook @BD_Cheesesteaks Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Twitter Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Locations: ...
Why We Hate Pt. 1 (Dr. Ibram X. Kendi recap)
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTracy T. Rowe, Cara Pressley, and the Red Table Talk community are unpacking the Red Table Talk episode that dove into the minds of those who hate. From a former neo-Nazi leader being welcomed to the table, to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and Dr. Jillian Peterson sharing just how deep hate runs, Let’s Red Table That needed two episodes to examine these stories and share new ones. Ernest Crim III, author of Black History Saved My Life, joins our virtual red table to describe the hate crime he and his w...
Positively Gam: Self-Doubt w/ Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
August 28, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEveryone deals with self-doubt differently. Gam sits down with psychologist Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble to discuss why we experience it, what triggers it, and how to combat it. The National Alliance on Mental Illness Hotline 1-800-950-6264 Guest Information: @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Instagram @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Twitter @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s Facebook @dralfiee Dr. Alfiee’s TikTok Dr. Alfiee’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitter @...
Weight Prejudice (Queen Latifah recap)
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBBBWs, unite! The Red Table Talk community is joining Queen Latifah in her fight against weight prejudice. At the virtual red table, we’re revealing the truth behind the BMI, and why you should absolutely ignore yours. Tracy, Cara, Alisa Deanes Davis, and Vanity Eddy share about the family who have uplifted them, and the family, doctors, and coworkers who have tried to tear them down. Listen in on this conversation to hear the unfiltered ups and downs of these four women’s journeys to body ac...
Positively Gam: Women in Media w/ Salli Richardson-Whitfield & Sidra Smith
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBGam is joined by two incredible women, Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Director and Executive Producer of The Gilded Age) & Sidra Smith (Executive Producer and Co-Founder of ESSENCE Studios), who share their experiences working in the media industry. From directing to producing to being Black women in entertainment, they cover it all! Guest Information: @sallirichwhit Salli’s Instagram @sallirichardson Salli’s Twitter @sallirw Salli’s Facebook @sidrasmithofficial Sidra’s Instagram @sidrasm...
No Hair, No Problem (Alopecia recap)
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBDo you have hair privilege? Cara and Tracy discuss theirs with the Red Table Talk community on this episode of Let’s Red Table That. They’re recapping the red hot Red Table Talk episode about alopecia with guests Kula Voncille and Jerrica Jackson. Kula lost her hair at age 15, but it all grew back years later thanks to her doctor discovering the underlying cause. Jerrica found a love of custom wigs because of her alopecia, and now she makes them for others. Hosts Information: Cara Pressley...
Positively Gam: Money Talks w/ Bola Sokunbi
August 14, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB“Saving for retirement” is something many of us have heard but getting started can be overwhelming. Bola Sokunbi, a Certified Financial Education Instructor and money expert, joins Gam to share all her tips and tricks related to saving money, planning for retirement, and investing. Guest Information: @bolasokunbi Bola’s Instagram Bola’s Website @clevergirlfinance Clever Girl Finance Instagram Clever Girl Finance YouTube Clever Girl Finance Facebook @CleverGirlCGF Clever Girl Financ...
Living with Mother Hunger (Maternal Deprivation recap)
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHosts Tracy T. Rowe, Cara Pressley, and the Red Table Talk community are diving deep into their upbringings to answer the same question Jada, Gammy, and Willow contemplated: Do I have mother hunger? All around the virtual red table, Tracy, Cara, Marian, and NyTasha share how mother hunger is affecting their friendships, romantic relationships, parenting, sex lives, and so much more. But not everyone at the table agrees on how to move forward or who should accept responsibility. Stories of s...
Positively Gam: How to Create Healthy Boundaries w/ Nedra Glover Tawwab
August 07, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBNot sure how to set boundaries in your life? Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist who helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. She speaks with Gam and her husband, Rodney, about boundary setting and how a lack of boundaries can impact relationships with others and oneself. Guest Information: @nedratawwab Nedra's Instagram Nedra’s Facebook Nedra’s Website Host Information: @gammynorris Gammy's Instagram @gammynorris_ Gammy's Twitt...
Fentanyl: Prescription or Poison? (Michael K. Williams recap)
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBFentanyl could be in the cocaine, oxycontin, or even marijuana that’s sold in your neighborhood. Tracy, Cara, and the Red Table Talk community discuss how the infiltration of fentanyl has impacted their lives. Guest Debra Fields-Harris has watched co-workers and her own cousin struggle through addiction, and she shares about a friend she lost to marijuana laced with fentanyl. April Rhine reveals she has taken fentanyl but only because it was prescribed to her. In this episode, the virtual re...