L is for Lessons
L is for Lessons is a weekly podcast that discusses topics including relationships, work-life, and mental health while relating to the ups and downs of navigating through adult life and what lessons have been learned. We also talk about pop culture and current issues that are prevalent in today’s society. Join the journey with co-hosts Morayo and Antoinette on Wednesdays while they turn negatives into positives!
Listen to the ladies chat about infidelity. Of course, keeping the Smith family and August Alsina in mind, we weigh in our viewpoints of "entanglements" and marital affairs.
As always, wash your hands and wear your masks!
The girls talk about what self-control means to them, manifesting the life they want, and post-graduation depression.
We have an unreleased episode (recorded Pre-Quarantine) to share!!!
Ok ok so, we know we've had a conversation about money moves previously. However, this time we discuss WEALTH MANAGEMENT with Jared McKay (IG: @TheWealthRenaissance). He shares with you all the many vital tactics to improve your financial status!
Happy Juneteenth! We are black and we are here so we should celebrate!
There's alot to be mad about.
This week episode we discuss dating preferences and if there is an underlining prejudice on how we choose our partners from height to race. Is this something that needs to be discussed more in dating? Find out what we have to say about the topic.
Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott. That is all
Are men the prize? Should men have any say in that? Do we even need to listen to their opinions? Find out on this episode of L is for Lessons!
Kids are the future. We break down important life lessons we wished we got when we were younger from finances to sex and relationships.
Little Fires Everywhere spoilers! Kanye is a billionaire and its team Ye forever.
This episode we talk about why the beauty supply store is an essential business, what we did with our stimulus checks and how are we really looking in the house right now. We are staying quarantined but cute is these trying times.
We are back with a new episode all about love languages and how to communicate with our romantic partners vs friends and is there really a big difference? We discuss what our love languages are and what we kind of love we prefer to give out.
Later in the episode the shows we've been obsessing over later, Insecure (duh) and other binge worth ones.
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Antoinette breaks down how being open to new things can be a form of self care.
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It's our anniversary!! We've are dropping an episode exactly one year after our premiere in 2019. Life comes at you fast. This episode we reflect on a year as podcasters, what's it like living through a pandemic and the new normal. We also discuss what's been keeping us entertained through this all (Instagram live mostly) from our friends to tv shows.
It's hard to say goodbye my love. We are wrapping up another season of L is for Lessons. As we also end the year and the decade (can you believe it??) We talk about our personal best moments, top moments in pop culture and how social media changed the world.
Thank you so much to our guest and friend of the show Dillon for talking with us about these pivotal moments from his perspective as journalist.
See you all in 2020!
So this week we didn't stay on topic at all and talked about everything else. Our friend Sheldon joined us on the episode to talk about current L's in the news, Thanksgiving, chicken sandwich debate, Colin Kaepernick, and so many other random things.
We are back! Mo and Antoinette talk about lessons from being "oreos", interracial dating, what identifying as Black really means, and how you can get your black card revoked. Antoinette also breaks down racial identity development and the assimilation into white culture. Are double stuffed oreos and just the regular kind? You decide.
It’s all about money moves y’all!! Latasha Kinnard, aka Your Finance Sis, comes with the truth about why you’re not managing your money right and how to increase your net worth. She discusses her humble beginnings growing up in Chicago to how she became a financial advisor in her early 20s before starting her own business. Mo and Ant chat it up with the money guru about how to save more, what is worth investing in and why women should be taking control of their finances.
Tasha’s Info:
Website: http://www.godeste.com
Free Session: http://www.godeste.com/booking
Insta: @yourfinancesis
Twitter: @financesis
Sooo Ant and Mo don't know what they're doing. But let's be honest, does anyone know what is going on in their 20's? This episode we talk about quarter-life crisis, feeling like we aren't enough, and fears we have about the future. We also also discuss being younger and dealing with older men and what we think the perfect job would be.
L is for: Life is complicated, whew.
This week Mo and Ant get READ!!! They interview Sydney, aka Sydelic, who describes how she encountered her passion for helping young, black women via spiritual readings.
Listen to Ant and Mo discuss the decriminalization of marijuana in Metro Atlanta. We also acknowledge the unequal representation between the person used to market marijuana industries versus the individual charged with possession behind bars. Tune in!
The show neither Mo nor Ant could remember they were discussing,
Netflix's "Explained" Series:
"Weed" - Season 1 Episode 1
This episode is all about mental health! We chat it up with the ladies from the Mental Health in Color Podcast, Dalanah and resident therapist Krysten about mental health in today's society and why it is so important.
Also check out the Mental Health in Color Podcast
This episode's lesson is all about self help. We interview the author Rayvin "BraveBlackBird" Silas about her first book "The Last Self-Help Book You Will Ever Read So You Can Finally Get Your Sh*t Together" (whew- that's a title!). Rayvin talks about her journey that lead her to write the book, where she finds inspiration in life and why it is important to want to help yourself.
Join this week's conversation as we recap the lessons we've learned from our Love Lessons series, as well as our favorites from season one. Also, we share tips from starting our podcast journey.
This episode is all about marriage. Young married couple, Shade and Victor share their experience with being married. What it truly means when you take vows, cultural differences in weddings, and who was right in Acrimony? Listen now to our guests honest opinions about growing and loving your spouse through anything.
As we continue our Love Lessons series, we sat down to interview our friends, Taiza and Jarmell, who identify with the LGBT community. They share their identities, the process of coming out to their families, and what it is like dating in Atlanta!
This week we continue our Love Lessons Series and discover the perspective of dating from single men! We interview our guest hosts, Corey and Quez, to hear their opinions, experiences, and lessons they've learned while dating here in Atlanta.
This episode is for all the single ladies! We sit down with our guest and talk about what it is like to be dating and single in your 20's. Love, loses, and left swipes. We also share listener letters from other women going through their own dating struggles.
This episode, we dive into love lessons about dating and relationships. Our guests, Bri and Marcus, are a young couple who share what has made their relationship work and challenges they’ve faced along the way. We discuss what lessons you learn from being in a relationship, about yourself, and your partner.
This episode is all about you and self care. We dive into several aspects of self care and how we can improve in different areas of life. Treat yo self is about taking care of yourself first. How you gon' win if you aint right within?
This week's episode we discuss body image and pressure put on women especially to achieve the "perfect" body. We talk about fatphobia, eating disorders and extremes to get the body you want. Listen to the lessons we've learned about loving our own bodies and accepting the things about ourselves that make us unique.
In this week's episode, we discuss the ups and downs of being a young, black woman in our workspaces and the interactions we've made with others.
This week’s episode is all about cancel culture. Join us as we dive into what canceling people means and if it is the best way to address current issues. We talk about present controversial people who have been “canceled” and whether or not they’ll be gone for good. You can listen now!
This week’s episode we talk about our cultural backgrounds and what they mean to us. Antoinette represents for Jamaica
In this episode, we discuss past relationships and how we've gotten over those hurdles. Tune in and listen to the lessons we've learned from our exes.
The Queen herself, Beyoncé inspires this episode. We discuss her new documentary on Netflix, Homecoming, and what it takes to reach your goals and keep outdoing yourself. Can you take the pressure or does it end up catching up to you in the end?
In this week's episode, your favorite co-hosts share their experiences and opinions about going out in Atlanta.
This week we talk about the highs and lows of college and what we learned outside of the classroom.
