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Like the perfect cup of chai, two "brown girls" focus on the essence of what matters. Through conversation, banter, and a dose of laughter, these old friends offer perspectives for living a meaningful and peaceful life in a modern world.
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Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
It’s 2021, and it’s hard to say what that means for all of us with a rocky start in January. Your two favorite brown girls are back to help you save your “new year.” We talk about New Year’s resolutions during tumultuous times and how you can successfully set intentions for your 2021. Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us.
In this episode we discuss:
- New year, new hair
- Dealing with the unexpected start to 2021
- “What am I going to ask of this year?”
- Pursue the low-hanging fruit--what’s achievable now
- The act of imagining achieving your goals
- De-programming our mindset
- Amy’s formula for getting something hard done
- Moving with purpose
- Don’t powerwalk through your life
- Sharing our “word for the year”
- Dealing with the waves/slaps of life
- It all comes back to Julie Andrews
- Using your word as a compass for the year
- Creating an environment that supports your intention
- Random review of Nicolas Cage movies
- Having a tribe of people who possess strengths you may not have
- Taking the time to respond
Find us at justchai.podbean.com
Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation. Opinions reflected are our own.
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
After an “aha” moment, leadership and brand management expert La Toya Hodge overcame a job loss and paid off her student loans and debt in four, short years. Today, she runs a “secret” money tips group for women on Facebook and continues to successfully build wealth. She shares her hard-earned financial wisdom in a fun conversation with your two favorite brown girls. Join us as we show you the money!
In this episode we discuss:
- From flossy, flossy to financial powerhouse
- Why people struggle to talk about money
- “Sushi shame”
- Evolving financial behaviors from what we learned growing up
- Shifting your money mindset
- Swinging the financial pendulum
- La Toya’s path to building wealth
- Managing money through life’s transitions--job loss, break-ups, new relationships (“he’s cute enough, but I don’t know if he fits my vision”)
- Relationships as money partnerships
- Money as energy
- The importance of investing (“saving isn’t enough”)
- COVID-19 pandemic hardships reframed as a catalyst
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Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation. Opinions reflected are our own.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
In the words of Misty Copeland, “Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” For many of us, that is our friends--the “extended family” we create over our lives. But friendships can come with their own special challenges and change over time--with life circumstances, relationships, and distance. In this episode, your two favorite brown girls are answering your questions about friendship. Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for all the hard-earned life advice, along with some laughs.
In this episode we discuss:
- Scandal in the first two minutes
- Should friends discuss money?
- How our childhoods shape how we talk about finances
- A story of generosity from merry ol’ London
- The power of giving and receiving
- Why honesty and vulnerability matter
- Changing your story so you can change how you relate to others
- What to do when you perceive a friendship is changing
- Having tough conversations with friends
- How to handle that friend who is stewing in negativity
- COVID-19 and the impact on friendship
- The key to long-lasting friendships
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Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation. Opinions reflected are our own.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
We all grow up with beliefs, a faith with certain values, morals we abide by, or even a set of rules. But that faith may look differently as we age, grow, and experience life’s unpredictable circumstances. We speak with our mutual friend, Jason, about his upbringing as a Christian, how his window on the world evolved over time, and what he believes today. Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for an interesting, vulnerable conversation (and a gentle warning: there's sensitive content, so listen when there aren't little ears around)
In this episode, we discuss:
- Highschool football games
- Chatting on AOL instant messenger (remember those days?)
- Beliefs as a young person
- When Amy and Jason experienced religious conflict as friends
- Jason’s journey into the military and rural America
- An experience of marriage, kids, and divorce
- Some friendly advice on self-sacrifice and shame
- Advocating for others and the concept of privilege
- What Jason believes today
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Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation. Opinions reflected are our own.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Superheroes are a staple of our culture. As children, we may have watched them on TV and in movies, dressed up like them, and wanted to become them. But what makes a superhero and how does that change as we grow up? Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for a fun, vulnerable conversation.
In this episode we discuss:
- The origin story of Amy’s unabashed Superman obsession
- Unpacking what makes a superhero
- “Show and tell” of Sultana’s vision board
- A moment for Star Wars fans
- Everyday heroes
- Qualities we struggle with and what we admire in others
- Our secret nicknames
- The power of vulnerability
- An inspiring quote
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Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its host are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation. Opinions reflected are our own.
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
2020 has been a challenging year, but that doesn't make it a loss. Two American Born Desi friends (brown girls, for short) discuss the deeper meaning of this year--and how to find the silver lining in it all. Grab a cup of chai (or coffee or tea) and join us for a fun, vulnerable conversation.
In this episode we discuss:
- Things all girls of the 80s had, loved, or envied for (caboodles)
- An embarrassing "early" career story
- Secret ingredients for the perfect cup of chai (and childhood memories of chai-making)
- What 2020 is teaching us
- Thoughts on mask-wearing
- Managing difficult emotions during a pandemic
Find us at justchai.podbean.com
Friendly disclaimer: This podcast and its host are not endorsing any of brand names you may hear. Any product names mentioned are simply to add fun, lively color for the conversation.