Hey ya'll! I'm bringing a mini episode to you in fun. I've decided I'm gonna cosplay this year, so in part two of my cosplayer series I talk to Na'Kia Hammock a baddy in the cosplay world. We discuss: * Her start in cosplay * some of her favorite cosplays * How to 'Cosplay Your Way' * tips on tips on tips for keeping your cosplay dope and inexpensive   Thanks for listening! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on...

Hey everyone! I'm back in 2019 with the talented Dana Morgan, of Danique Events who is a full time event planner and a cosplay photographer in Atlanta Ga. Check out how dope she is with Gothic Storm, Domino and Blackheart On this episode we discuss: * her start in photography in the cosplay world * her love of cosplay * celebrities she's met * lessons learned Please follow her on IG and Facebook. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=8893295

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode I start with some brief information on handling possible issues at the voting booth.  Then I have a interview with Leila Lopes: * Formerly Miss Universe (2011) * Now a owner of a record label called 'The Uprise' * 'Music is Universal' * Uprise Website Thanks for listening and please.. GO VOTE! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7432007 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an...

Hey guys! On this episode I have some fun with the Doc from MTR Network. We discuss * Her passion for photography * Some TV talk * The Captain Marvel trailer *  napturalista moji * The Emmys I also interview Yvette Monique Anthony about opening her black haircare store in Minnesota called Monique Hair Company. Also here is the link for the "Tennis is a White Mans Sport" article that I mentioned in the interview https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7198274

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I talk about * How this world now affects my humor * Are you truly experiencing failures or having a learning experience? * Facing obstacles and how we react to them I also interviewed Janeen Jason a certified Sommelier in the local atlanta area. We talked a bit about her trajectory into becoming a Sommelier, the lack of color in her field, her future in wine and some wine suggestions. To get in contact with Janeen her info...

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I dive into topics like: * Calling black women superheroes * Supporting our LGBTQ fam * 'Civility' If you have any questions, thoughts, concerns or a black woman you would like for me to interview for the show please contact me at [email protected] https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=6801033 Guest: Asa - Twitter - Instagram - Website Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an...

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Today's episode features Asa from Lithium To Lashes a website dedicated to mental illness, makeup, travel and social issues. We discuss: * catching up on her life over the past year * how we feel about diagnosing a mental illness through social media * drugstore makeup vs the major brands * keeping beat in the heat * how to start blogging * podcast recommendations * black women shoutout Leslie Mac  * TBGWT Guest: Asa  *...

Todays episode features Anita and Sharifa from Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots: * They were a part of Universal Fan Con and had vending tables at both WICOMICON and Great Philly Comic Con * Both ladies have been cosplayers for years * They have an event in September called The Cosgala Masquerade Ball http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747 Please help to support these ladies who are organizing to create a fun place for cosplayers of color Social...

Todays episode features Anita and Sharifa from Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots: * They were a part of Universal Fan Con and had vending tables at both WICOMICON and Great Philly Comic Con * Both ladies have been cosplayers for years * They have an event in September called The Cosgala Masquerade Ball http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747 Please help to support these ladies who are organizing to create a fun place for cosplayers of color Social...

Welcome back luvs to a new episode of Secret Sauce! Today I had two special guests: The Doctor from our very own network and Kay from Kutula by africana a boutique located in Los Angeles California. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678 **If you are a black woman affected by the UFC please contact us at [email protected] so we can get you on the mic. I would love to signal boost your business to help you recoup your costs as much as possible.** In addition....

Welcome back luvs to a new episode of Secret Sauce! Today I had two special guests: The Doctor from our very own network and Kay from Kutula by africana a boutique located in Los Angeles California. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678 **If you are a black woman affected by the UFC please contact us at [email protected] so we can get you on the mic. I would love to signal boost your business to help you recoup your costs as much as possible.** In addition....

%CODE_SS12% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode my guest Diane from Blk Proverbs and I talk a lil politics in Chicago and then jump into the almost intimidating world of How to Start a Business Starting a business involves so much: * Questions you have * Doing research * Development of your idea * Getting the dough * Paperwork * FAILURE Diane and I also share some of the best (and worst) advice we've gotten about starting a business. We end the show...

%CODE_SS12% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode my guest Diane from Blk Proverbs and I talk a lil politics in Chicago and then jump into the almost intimidating world of How to Start a Business Starting a business involves so much: * Questions you have * Doing research * Development of your idea * Getting the dough * Paperwork * FAILURE Diane and I also share some of the best (and worst) advice we've gotten about starting a business. We end the show...

%CODE_SSBP% Welcome back to a special episode of Secret Sauce. On today's episode the ladies of MTR (Shanna, The Doctor, Coqui, Ashanti and I) review the #1 movie in the world Black Panther.  We discuss: * The phenomenon of the movie * Thirst trappin * Who we resonated with * Killmonger * Our favorite moments * How important this movie is to black kids of all ages. Shanna also had a black woman shoutout to @Kutula a company owned by black women who have been styling...

%CODE_SSBP% Welcome back to a special episode of Secret Sauce. On today's episode the ladies of MTR (Shanna, The Doctor, Coqui, Ashanti and I) review the #1 movie in the world Black Panther.  We discuss: * The phenomenon of the movie * Thirst trappin * Who we resonated with * Killmonger * Our favorite moments * How important this movie is to black kids of all ages. Shanna also had a black woman shoutout to @Kutula a company owned by black women who have been styling...

Ashanti (DocuDrunks and Scarestalgia) and I interview Devyn C. from Nyvedna Productions, a consummate cosplayer who made fabric to celebrate Black Panther and we discussed: * What got her into cosplay * What costumes she's created * How she gets inspired * How did cosplay translate into forming a business * Where she sees her business going in the future * Her Dora Milaje costume * Our current loves and hates * Our black women shoutouts

Ashanti (DocuDrunks and Scarestalgia) and I interview Devyn C. from Nyvedna Productions, a consummate cosplayer who made fabric to celebrate Black Panther and we discussed: * What got her into cosplay * What costumes she's created * How she gets inspired * How did cosplay translate into forming a business * Where she sees her business going in the future * Her Dora Milaje costume * Our current loves and hates * Our black women shoutouts

%CODE_SS9% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Happy New Year! On this episode my co-host Diane from BLK Proverbs. We talk about a wide range of topics. Obviously a new year means everyone has New Year "Resolutions" and we discuss what our goals and motivations for the year are. We talk about what it's like to be stuck at a job you hate and finally being able to take the leap to building your own brand and business. Not everyone has the opportunity to do it but sometimes you need to take that...

%CODE_SS9% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Happy New Year! On this episode my co-host Diane from BLK Proverbs. We talk about a wide range of topics. Obviously a new year means everyone has New Year "Resolutions" and we discuss what our goals and motivations for the year are. We talk about what it's like to be stuck at a job you hate and finally being able to take the leap to building your own brand and business. Not everyone has the opportunity to do it but sometimes you need to take that...

%CODE_SS8% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! We change up the format of the show a bit as we continue to play around with different ways of celebrating black women. I am joined this episode by Tea from Fandom City and discussed sexual assaults on black women, when body shaming goes wrong and a change of heart. I then take a bit of a break to to interview Diane Liston from Styles of Imagination an award winning clothing manufacturer and designer from Cleveland Ohio. In my interview with Diane...

%CODE_SS8% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! We change up the format of the show a bit as we continue to play around with different ways of celebrating black women. I am joined this episode by Tea from Fandom City and discussed sexual assaults on black women, when body shaming goes wrong and a change of heart. I then take a bit of a break to to interview Diane Liston from Styles of Imagination an award winning clothing manufacturer and designer from Cleveland Ohio. In my interview with Diane...

%CODE_SS7% Welcome back to episode 7 of Secret Sauce! On the show today we start with an article that is focused on empowering young black women to take control of their lives: sexually, physically and emotionally.  Then we meet Graeme Seabrook a life coach who wants each of us to take more time to take care of ourselves. She has a virtual retreat coming up called Self Care in Color on October 16th and you are invited! Lastly we listen to a little stand up comedy from the hilarious Janelle...

%CODE_SS7% Welcome back to episode 7 of Secret Sauce! On the show today we start with an article that is focused on empowering young black women to take control of their lives: sexually, physically and emotionally.  Then we meet Graeme Seabrook a life coach who wants each of us to take more time to take care of ourselves. She has a virtual retreat coming up called Self Care in Color on October 16th and you are invited! Lastly we listen to a little stand up comedy from the hilarious Janelle...

Welcome to a bonus episode of Secret Sauce! To celebrate the release of our 5th episode I thought it would be alot of fun to get the ladies of MTR together to discuss any and everything on our minds. We had a blast discussing sex, recommendations, comic books and Girls Trip but we were definitely missing an important member from the MTR Network...Coqui from Molecules and S**t. Come join the fun! %CODE_MTRLADIES% Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate...