She Speaks Bougie Podcast
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Tennielle Clark is a certified Life Coach, millennial wife and mommy. This podcast was created to illuminate the uniqueness and vibrancy of the black woman experience. Through being an expert conversationalist, Tennielle converses with each guest to unpack the topics that confront but exalt our womanhood. Our conversations are genuine, organic, real and sometimes raw. Nobody turns away from a good Kumbaya moment and each episode will have a healthy dose of the good ole KIKI. Lean into how we dismantle and redefine what it means to be Bougie.
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Season 03 Episode 10: Fighting The Good Fight
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBXenophobia has been on the rise and has affected not only the black community, but also the Asian community. Today’s episode is a conversation between two women of color from different backgrounds. We discuss the “Model Minority” myth, how the Asian community plays a role in the perpetuation of systemic racism, and how we are more alike than we are different. This conversation really opens up the dialogue that needs to be had and then some! Tune in as Kriselle, speaker and podcast ...
Season 03 Episode 09:You Dumb For That
March 26, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBEver have that friend that comes to you for advice but you really want to say: ”You are so Dumb for that?” You can’t. You are a loyal, nonjudgmental confidant. We have a solution that will satisfy your need to scream “you big dumb dumb!” Joined by our resident funny guy, Hot N’ Spicy, we react to relationship advice requests. The Twitter streets did not disappoint. In this episode, dab the tear from your eyes because laughter is sure to ensue. Join the Bougie Crew as we Kumbaya, drink some ...
Season 03 Episode 08: Didn't Think It Through
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBHear the story of how Biathlon athlete Kari Swenson was captured by “self-styled mountain men” and lived to ski another day. Want to hear the story of “Gorilla Glue Girl”? Have you debated with your friends on whether she is a social media genius or just didn’t think it through? Hear the twists and turns of two stories that scream “they didn’t think it through”. Our resident guest host Kristen the Purpose Pusher shares hilarious insight and asks questions that need answers. In t...
Season 03 Episode 07: Feeling Fully Figured Out
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 68.3 MBSeason 03 Episode 07: Feeling Fully Figured Out This week we vibe with Blacktivist, Creator, and Full-Figure model Casey Dave of Creative Heiress as she encourages us to live fabulously and freely in our full figures! We discuss why weight is racist, Lizzo is a role model, the benefits of plus-gal sex (you better get you some!), and why we need to normalize people of all sizes talking about sex. This episode we are all about being our own standard of beauty and owning that sh*t! So... Kumb...
Season 03 Episode 06: Bougie Travel … On a Budget
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 66.9 MBSenitra of PointsTravelher shares pragmatic tips and tricks to travel domestically and internationally practically for free! $300 trip to London… roundtrip? She’s got you. Full beds with turndown service on the plane? She’s got you. Stays in Waldorf Astoria and the Four Seasons ... for free? She. Has. Got. You. Hear how she roasted marshmallows on active volcanoes and swam with sharks in foreign countries. In this episode learn how to get those stamps in your passport for the low as we kumba...
Season 03 Episode 05: Preparing for the Long Haul
February 19, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 74.6 MBJoin me as I converse with the Gen Z power couple, Dr. Delores from Flourish with Delores and her husband (and first male guest), Dr. Charles Farmer. Despite the challenges of maintaining a long distance relationship (while Dr. Charles was studying at Johns Hopkins University), the two lovebirds came out on the other side… flourishing. Tune in as they give us a fresh, newlywed lens to how you can flourish in your faith, purpose, and relationship as you prepare together for the long haul. ...
Season 03 Episode 04: From B.A.E. to Bae
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 71.7 MBClass was in session with Coach Cass from inspiremany, as we delved into transitioning the Black and Educated (B.A.E.) to BAE(Babe). We discussed how to actively invest in your love life like you invest in your business. We asked, “Am I honored, cherished, and heard in this relationship?” We learned how to achieve the S.A.T. of love and how to connect with the person who hears your voice. This season we have more of what you love... More authenticity and vulnerability. More laughter, ins...
Season 03 Episode 03: Women In OM, Pt. 2 - Inner Work & Breaking Traditions
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 67.9 MBIn this episode our conversation may push your boundaries surrounding your faith. Sometimes we can deepen our faith by having conversations that push and expand our beliefs. Sometimes, our conversations may shake them. Today’s episode with Margaret from the The Vibe Rise Podcast will provoke you to lean into archangels, invest in your spiritual guides/team, and see God as the Source. This season we have more of what you love... More authenticity and vulnerability. More laughter, insight...
Season 03 Episode 02: Women In OM, Pt. 1 - Inner Work & Breaking Traditions
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 59.7 MBMirror work, shadow work, and breaking away from tradition is enough to give you the permission to make 2021 the year of OM. Listen to me and our special guest, Marsha from Introvert N’ the City, as we explore what doing the work on ourselves can look like. This season we have more of what you love... More authenticity and vulnerability. More laughter, insight, exposure and celebration of us: Dynamic, BOUGIE, Black Women. So... Subscribe & Share. Kumbaya, drink some tea, let’s Kiki, an...
Season 3, Episode 1: Another Year, Another You
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBJoin just me in the season 3 opener, as I discuss the 2021 snapshot of me, of us, ... of America. I discuss the confrontation of self, the vaccine, effects of insurrection, “bussin’ it”, epigenetics, self-permission, and how Bougie made it into the White House! This season we have more of what you love... More authenticity and vulnerability. More laughter, insight, exposure and celebration of us: dynamic, bougie, black women. So... Subscribe & Share. Kumbaya, drink some tea, let’s Kiki, ...
Season 2 Episode 11: Freedom to Dream
December 18, 2020 15:17 - 1 hour - 122 MBSeason 2 Finale This episode is for the balloon in your life,the dreamer that needs to fly but has to have the rock by their side. Join in this heartfelt conversation as to how we can still dream, still try and even fail forward. Our special guest, Paige Mitchell, offers special gems that will get you to convert your dreams into action. This conversation will get you to keep dreaming, keep trying and keep being the most unapologetic you BUT with a plan. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She...
Season 2, Episode 10: Free To Seek Mental Healing
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIf you ever heard the saying “wherever you go, there you are”, then you know that you can’t escape the parts of yourself that need tending to. If this pandemic has provided any sliver of a silver lining, it is shown that you need a space to work out the mental and emotional tension in your life. Tune in to this week’s episode as we dig a bit into why everyone needs a therapist and how it could add levity to your life. This Episode is a personal favorite and I have a feeling it might be yours...
Freedom to Drink Alone
November 22, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis penultimate episode of Season 2 explores the challenge of dealing with being social in the ongoing pandemic. We have a chat with Shani Hadiya of The Swig Podcast about life, the beer connoisseur journey, and other topics. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shespeaksbougie Guest: Shani Haidya Podcast: https://theswigpodcast.podbean.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackbeerexperience...
Season 2, Episode 9: Freedom to Drink Alone
November 22, 2020 17:13 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis penultimate episode of Season 2 explores the challenge of dealing with being social in the ongoing pandemic. We have a chat with Shani Hadiya of The Swig Podcast about life, the beer connoisseur journey, and other topics. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shespeaksbougie Guest: Shani Hadiya Podcast: https://theswigpodcast.podbean.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackbeerexperience
Freedom to Redefine Squad Goals
November 13, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBFreedom to Redefine Squad Goals Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shespeaksbougie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shespeaksbougie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shespeaksbougie/support
Season 2, Episode 8: Freedom to Redefine Squad Goals
November 13, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 130 MBFreedom to Redefine Squad Goals Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/shespeaksbougie
Season 02 Episode 07: Free to Love whom you Please
November 06, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBEver wonder what it feels like to free yourself from the constructs of who you can love? Black women are underserved when it comes to love. We need a love story to tell us that it is possible to find love in the least likely places. Who better to tell this story than Attorney turned Author, Margaret Wilkerson-Sexton. Tune in as she takes us on the journey of her interracial love story. You will surely open the door to love after you hear this story. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Spe...
Season 2 Episode 7: Free to Love Whom you Please
November 06, 2020 16:06 - 1 hour - 101 MBEver wonder what it feels like to free yourself from the constructs of who you can love? Black women are underserved when it comes to love. We need a love story to tell us that it is possible to find love in the least likely places. Who better to tell this story than Attorney turned Author, Margaret Wilkerson-Sexton. Tune in as she takes us on the journey of her interracial love story. You will surely open the door to love after you hear this story. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Spe...
Season 2 Episode 6: Freedom to Enjoy Sex
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week’s episode is going to help you feel more confident to say what you want and explore what really satisfies you in the bedroom. Tune in as we converse with Sex and Trauma specialist DeShelle Burrows. Sex therapy never felt so good! You don’t want to miss this episode as she gifts us tools to use in our toolbox. Ever wonder how to have certain conversations? This episode is for you. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Pat...
Season 02 Episode 06:Freedom to Enjoy Sex
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThis week’s episode is going to help you feel more confident to say what you want and explore what really satisfies you in the bedroom. Tune in as we converse with Sex and Trauma specialist DeShelle Burrows. Sex therapy never felt so good! You don’t want to miss this episode as she gifts us tools to use in our toolbox. Ever wonder how to have certain conversations? This episode is for you. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Pa...
SEASON 02 EPISODE 05: FREEDOM FROM THE BLACK CARD PART II
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBListen in as we speak with special guest Karen Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. Finish up Part Two with us as we dig deep into the idea of blackness and how we have to navigate this world. Due to the current political climate, we get deeper and more raw with our experiences in regards to being Black. This is an episode that you do not want to miss. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/s...
Season 2, Episode 5: Freedom from the Black Card, Part II
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBListen in as we speak with special guest Karen Morrow from The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast. Finish up Part Two with us as we dig deep into the idea of blackness and how we have to navigate this world. Due to the current political climate, we get deeper and more raw with our experiences in regards to being Black. This is an episode that you do not want to miss. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sh...
Freedom from the Black Card
October 16, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBTune into part one of giving up the "Black Card" featuring Kristen Pate from the P.U.S.H. podcast. Listen in as we define, navigate and even give up suits in the decks that hold our "Black Card". As we are in the thick of this election season, let’s laugh, get informed and get out and vote. This is the episode that will make you want to bump your ends, add more sugar to your Kool Aid or even revisit Girlfriends on Netflix. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://w...
Season 02 Episode 04: Freedom from the Black Card
October 16, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBTune into part one of giving up the "Black Card" featuring Kristen Pate from the P.U.S.H. podcast. Listen in as we define, navigate and even give up suits in the decks that hold our "Black Card". As we are in the thick of this election season, let’s laugh, get informed and get out and vote. This is the episode that will make you want to bump your ends, add more sugar to your Kool Aid or even revisit Girlfriends on Netflix. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://w...
Season 2 Episode 4: Freedom from the Black Card
October 16, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 122 MBTune into part one of giving up the "Black Card" featuring Kristen Pate from the P.U.S.H. podcast. Listen in as we define, navigate and even give up suits in the decks that hold our "Black Card". As we are in the thick of this election season, let’s laugh, get informed and get out and vote. This is the episode that will make you want to bump your ends, add more sugar to your Kool Aid or even revisit Girlfriends on Netflix. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://w...
Season 2 Episode 3: Freedom to Come Home
October 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBSometimes as an adult you need to come home to where it is safe, and you can regroup. But that return home can feel like a lesson in humility. Tune in as we chat with the homie, Berry Dakara from the Mommy Oyoyo podcast. She earnestly opens her heart about what it is like finding your freedom in coming home again. Her take on exploring mommyhood, grappling with a divorce, and finding her footing again as a woman hopefully will challenge you to reflect on your own life, your own village. We l...
Season 2 Episode 2: Free Your Feminine Power
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week we take a page from our teachers Audre Lorde and Angela Davis regarding taking back our feminine energy and power. Being a black feminist is more freeing than you think. The freer you are in your womanhood means you hold the key to freeing others. I had the absolute honor to converse with Speaker, Author, Ivy League Graduate and all around DOPE human Feminista Jones. She comes correct and gives us the tools to choose our worth, honor our bodies and show up despite fear of facing op...
SEASON 02 EPISODE 02: FREE YOUR FEMININE POWER
October 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week we take a page from our teachers Audre Lorde and Angela Davis regarding taking back our feminine energy and power. Being a black feminist is more freeing than you think. The freer you are in your womanhood means you hold the key to freeing others. I had the absolute honor to converse with Speaker, Author, Ivy League Graduate and all around DOPE human Feminista Jones. She comes correct and gives us the tools to choose our worth, honor our bodies and show up despite fear of facing o...
She Speaks Freely
September 25, 2020 10:45 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome back to Season Two! You were so missed, and we hope you know that. This season was inspired by a conversation between two loves. A question was posed that left one partner with a readily available answer and the other lost in the minutia of the very question. We open this season by confronting the question When was the last time YOU felt free? Let’s dig deep into what that could mean, in this season’s opener. We are going to explore and deconstruct what freedom can mean to our host ...
Season 02 Episode 01: She Speaks Freely
September 25, 2020 10:45 - 39 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back to Season Two! You were so missed, and we hope you know that. This season was inspired by a conversation between two loves. A question was posed that left one partner with a readily available answer and the other lost in the minutia of the very question. We open this season by confronting the question When was the last time YOU felt free? Let’s dig deep into what that could mean, in this season’s opener. We are going to explore and deconstruct what freedom can mean to our host ...
Season 2 Preview
September 13, 2020 22:31 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBTHIS IS THE PREVIEW TO SEASON 2!!!!!!! WE ARE FINALIZING THE 1ST EPISODE AND WILL BE DROPPING ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 AT MIDNIGHT. I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Season 01 Episode 10: She Speaks Wanderlust
August 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBDuring this pandemic travel restrictions have quarantined us into virtual time-outs, but in this season finale, we are going to adopt the way of the Japanese and travel in our minds. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to be able to talk about traveling, and Dr. Nadine Duncan, the Founder of The Traveling Black Women Network, is giving us permission to travel mentally and to find the courage to travel solo (when outside opens again). Our conversation highlights the self-care of spending t...
Season 01 Episode 09: She Speaks Style
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis show’s guest will have you confronting those soul areas that you try to hide with your clothing. We loved having an organic conversation that highlights identifying who we really are and learning how to express ourselves to others effectively through style. You are going to love when you hear that it is ok to take yourself off the hook, to find your real self, and to shine once you are ready to love who you are. Episode links: Host: Tennielle, She Speaks Bougie Donate: http://www.payp...
Season 01 Episode 08: She Speaks Drama
July 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB“When you are feeling the loss of connection, connect with that which gives you fond memories.” Tune in as we explore what that means when Nic from What’s the Tea podcast gives us a front seat to her theatrical mind. Just like drama, our conversation goes all over the place but keeps you enthralled. We go from Hamilton and The Lion King, to Black Lives Matter, and Jagged Little Pill. We sing; we laugh; we sip a little wine and talk our way from the theater to Twitter. You don’t want to miss ...
Season 01 Episode 08: She Speaks Drama
July 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB“When you are feeling the loss of connection, connect with that which gives you fond memories.” Tune in as we explore what that means when Nic from What’s the Tea podcast gives us a front seat to her theatrical mind. Just like drama, our conversation goes all over the place but keeps you enthralled. We go from Hamilton and The Lion King, to Black Lives Matter, and Jagged Little Pill. We sing; we laugh; we sip a little wine and talk our way from the theater to Twitter. You don’t want to miss ...
Season 01 Episode 07:She Speaks Spaces
July 18, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week's conversation helps us declutter and purge the very things that we have held onto, including fear. We went into this conversation with the intent to discuss organizational tools and storage ideas, but then, … we started to whittle down to the truth of why our spaces look the way they do, and started discussing how we can get our spaces and our lives to look and to reflect what we want and how we feel! Our hearts were open, and the conversation took us down the right path of what o...
Season 01 Episode 06: She Speaks Design
July 11, 2020 11:26 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week’s episode is titled: She Speaks Design. Break out the nail gun and make a DIY list at Home Depot! Gbeke, DIY home design blogger, is the creator of Simplicity with Designs. This über successful reno maven will have you looking for reasons to create your own “One Room Challenge”. Our conversation gave us the path to claim our strengths in the reno game and it also gave us permission to know when to outsource. Tune in and start to play with the idea of making your house, a home. In o...
Season 01 Episode 05: She Speaks Delicious
July 02, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week’s episode on the Bouge is titled She Speaks Delicious. I had a great time chatting with food blogger and wellness coach Jessica from Big Delicious Life. She is opening her cabinets & dropping gems on how to advocate for yourself and bring people to have a seat at your table. She gifts us with her knowledge and shows us how we can be an Iron Chef with the basics. Our Deets She Speaks Bougie: http://www.shespeaksbougie.com Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: htt...
Season 01 Episode 05: She Speaks Delicious
July 02, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week’s episode on the Bouge is titled She Speaks Delicious. I had a great time chatting with food blogger and wellness coach Jessica from Big Delicious Life. She is opening her cabinets & dropping gems on how to advocate for yourself and bring people to have a seat at your table. She gifts us with her knowledge and shows us how we can be an Iron Chef with the basics. Our Deets She Speaks Bougie: http://www.shespeaksbougie.com Donate: http://www.paypal.me/shespeaksbougie Patreon: ht...
Become a Patron
July 02, 2020 17:53 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBBe sure to become a part of the Patreon community where you will be the first to hear new episodes before they drop! You will have access to WATCH LIVE (during the guest recordings) and ask questions for the guests to answer in real time. You will also hear me read short stories that were submitted by our growing community, videos on the relevant topic of the week- like how to Pre-Poo (if you know you know), re-potting your plants, cooking tips with Jessica from Big Delicious Life and more. ...
Season 01 Episode 04: Being Rooted in the Soil
June 26, 2020 19:25 - 1 minute - 66.1 MBBeing rooted in the soil can mean many things when we are trying to find ways to remain grounded in who we are. With special guest Stephanie from Botanical Black Girl on IG; she flexes her budding plant-fluencer knowledge as we dig deep into indoor gardening, generating a legacy of plant-parenthood and the importance of how Black Women can build a mutually nourishing village. Stay for the vibes and leave with a new budding interest in being a plant mommy! We are also highlighting a new Busi...
Season 01 Episode 04: Being Rooted in the Soil
June 26, 2020 19:25 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBBeing rooted in the soil can mean many things when we are trying to find ways to remain grounded in who we are. With special guest Stephanie from Botanical Black Girl on IG; she flexes her budding plant-fluencer knowledge as we dig deep into indoor gardening, generating a legacy of plant-parenthood and the importance of how Black Women can build a mutually nourishing village. Stay for the vibes and leave with a new budding interest in being a plant mommy! We are also highlighting a new Busin...
Season 01 Episode 03:The Silver Lining
June 20, 2020 02:45 - 51 minutes - 44.2 MBWe are going to address the moments of vulnerability and growth for all womanhood during the pandemic. We need to be honest with ourselves by acknowledging the stress, Not keeping up with friends and creating a cocoon in your home.Join in on the fun as I share how we took this time to be still and actually made purchases to enhance our lives in unexpected ways. Let's get into the ways we pivoted to making our families feel more connected and tune into the real stories from friends that have ...
SEASON 01 EPISODE 02: Jumping Off the Porch
June 16, 2020 03:30 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 2 Covers: Finally Jumping off the Porch and doing the podcast. RIP to the women who have been lost to Police Brutality. Stories from the Old Job. Entrepreneur Shout Out to Mess In A Bottle Other Topics. Shout Out to the Homie @FeltFive for the intro song.