Welcome to another episode of our personal experience told through the Truth & Coffee Time podcast! Today, we dive deep into the importance of maintaining a more respectful approach during arguments within a relationship, particularly the detrimental effects of threatening your partner with divorce. We discuss the power dynamics at play when one partner threatens divorce during an argument. We explore how it can lead to a sense of fear, insecurity, and an unhealthy balance of power, rather than fostering open and honest communication. We share our experience and explore the reasons why couples should avoid using this tactic and seek healthier alternatives.

Let's explore a better way to communicate and nurture our relationships. Join us on this journey towards healthier, more harmonious connections.

Join us for an enlightening and insightful conversation with our friend and Business Coach, from Two Mics Up, Damon Cunningham, as we explore these four fundamental aspects of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Get ready to unlock your potential, overcome challenges, and reach new heights in your entrepreneurial endeavors.

In this great episode, Damon walks us through his experience of how cultivating a positive environment, leading by example, and sharing your knowledge and experiences can empower others and create a ripple effect of success in your entrepreneur journey! Let’s get into this fabulous episode!

In this podcast episode, we explore effective strategies for handling stress in relationships. Stress can often take a toll on our interactions with loved ones, but there are ways to navigate through it and maintain a healthier connection. Let’s get into this episode!

Check out our outstanding guest, Ruvi Makuni. She is a Global Workplace Wellness Specialist and a Certified Stress Master and Resiliency Coach who is passionate about supporting organizations and busy professionals to thrive in their careers without sacrificing their health. After seeing the detrimental impacts of stress on professionals, Ruvi’s primary focus and specialty has turned to helping busy professionals manage stress and prevent burnout. Through one-on-one Coaching, Corporate Workshops and personalized stress risk assessments, Ruvi helps professionals identify how stress may be impacting them physically, emotionally and behaviorally and what actions to take one day at a time. Let’s get into this episode!

Love has a way of unfolding in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. Sometimes it hits us like a lightning bolt, while other times it takes a gradual journey of discovery. No two love stories are exactly the same, and that's what makes them all the more intriguing. Just think blind date and 4 months later we were married! How did I know? Tap into this 7+ minute episode and find out!

It’s our 103rd episode and we want to share some nuggets out here in these podcasting streets! Whether you are an aspiring podcaster or just love to listen to great podcasts. Understanding the dynamics of podcasting can provide valuable insights into this booming industry.

Our guest, Mindset Coach, Amanda Fludd, is a highly regarded mindset coach known for her expertise in helping individuals cultivate a positive mindset to unlock their full potential. With years of experience in the social service space and personal development, she has transformed the lives of many by guiding them towards a more empowered, confident, and resilient mindset.

Two Mics Up is a weekly show hosted by Damon Cunningham aka damednydc. ​Two Mics Up highlights the most influential businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and celebrities working to positively impact our communities locally and abroad. Truth & Coffee Time hosts were included in this prestigious list! Damon Cunningham made us feel super welcome and right at home. They created a safe space that allowed for courageous conversation.

We are over-the-top excited to announce that we have reached an outstanding milestone in our podcast journey - our 100th episode! It has been an amazing and incredible journey filled with memorable moments, thought-provoking and engaging discussions, and phenomenal guests. We are extremely grateful for the love, the support and engagement of our listeners, who have been with us every step of the way. To celebrate this occasion, let's take a moment to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the amazing guests and topics that have made our podcast so special.Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Let’s get into this episode!

Safe words and good old transparency tend to empower individuals in relationships by giving them a much needed voice and a sense of control over their experiences. Whether it’s meeting for the first time, dating, committing or marriage, your voice is needed - trust us! Transparency & safe words enable individuals to express their consent, contentment or discomfort in a safe space, without fear of judgment or repercussion. When couples establish a safe word system, oooo lawd, it not only empowers each partner to communicate their boundaries but also shows a very deep level of respect and empathy for one another's needs, feelings and desires. Let’s get into this episode!

Happiness is a universal pursuit that we all yearn for and strive for. We often associate happiness with external circumstances, achievements,our relationships or material possessions. However, true happiness lies not in external factors, but in our ability to cultivate grace, true grace; both within ourselves and towards others. In the pursuit of happiness, grace emerges as a super powerful ally. By embracing grace, we can find our most inner peace, build meaningful and lasting relationships, cultivate resilience, and contribute to the well-being of others. In this episode, we will explore the idea of grace and its profound impact on our continual pursuit of happiness.

Have you ever had a dream or nightmare about your significant other and woke up angry at your person in real-life? There can be some severe impacts on relationships, when a dream makes you feel as if it is a potential reality.. Dreams have the potential to influence relationship quality and engagement, especially when dreaming about a partner or something negative that your partner is doing in the dream. Most times you are dreaming about a stranger and it can affect relationship experiences and quality of your relationship, if taken literally. Negative dreams about the relationship may also be more prevalent when the relationship is shaky and unstable. Whatever the cause, ya’ll better be careful when taking a dream too serious and messing up a good or even great relationship.

Hey! He’s back! Yes, Lance Thompson has been off doing his comedian thing from the west coast to the east coast. He just recently did a mini comedian tour in Los Angeles and he has not stopped! We are having him back to share his recent wins with the Truth & Coffee Time Family! Lance Thompson has shared the stage with personalities such as Joe Clair of WPGC, Comedian Tony Woods, Rodney Perry, and many more great stand-ups! Lance has more than just comedy in his repertoire, he is a poet, performs spoken word, and is a phenomenal host throughout the Open-Mic Community near & far! So, let’s chop it up with our friend, the Comedian, Lance Thompson!

Hey hey hey!!! We are back from vacation and dang it we are ready to go again! It seems vacations are never long enough. We needed another week to do what? REST! Geez, we need another break! This episode dives into our details about our vacation to Orlando Florida and how and why we took a detour to Georgia! Then we jump into Parenting 2.0, grandparents raising grandkids in this digital era filled with tons of things we have found that we do not like in our seasoned years. Annnnddd then, it was the Alabama Brawl and it was a doozy. Sometimes events are simply necessary! Let’s get into it!

It's amazing to engage with Dr. Marsha McLean as she delivers an organization like Grandmas2.0 that is dedicated to empowering grandmas in redefining and redesigning their lives! Their mission is to help grandmas realign and focus on living a healthy lifestyle. Grandmas have such a special role in their grandchildren's lives, and it's wonderful to see the emphasis on ensuring the grandmas themselves are living their best life!

In this episode, Phil The Blerd (Black Nerd) Explorer shares his personal experiences of being a Black traveler living abroad and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with exploring new cultures and navigating racial and cultural differences. He’s the author of The Black Traveler’s Guide to Incheon, South Korea, and uses his travel content to encourage the Black community to get out of their comfort zone and see the world. Phil shares his personal travel stories, the ways in which his race has impacted his experiences, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We also provide practical advice and insights to help black travelers thrive while living abroad. We even touch on relationship differences when dating other cultures. Let’s get into it!

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the concept of role reversals in relationships and explore their impact on the dynamics of modern partnerships. We discuss the definition of role reversals, the factors contributing to their rise, and the effects they have on emotional well-being, intimacy,and relationship breakdown. Some challenges faced are internal chaos, societal unrealistic expectations and join us for another engaging discussion on relationship dynamics.

We are exploring the experience of being a full-time entrepreneur and the challenges that come with it, with the Owner of Tinker Jewels, LLC, Naquita Makell Gary. She shares her personal stories, struggles, and triumphs in building and running her Tinker Jewels business. Naquita takes us through her journey of 7 years before she could go from fulltime employee to full time entrepreneur! Okay Naquita, we see you!!! She sets the stage of exploring the realities of being a full-time entrepreneur while also balancing being a wife, mother and friend and engaging family member. Sharing real-life stories of the challenges and successes of being a full-time entrepreneur while providing practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and those already on the journey. Naquita also shares how she made a few $thousand dollars on social media - ok!!! Let’s get into it!!

In this revealing episode, we explore the question of “why individuals choose to stay in toxic relationships”. We dive deep into the mental and emotional factors that contribute to the very volatile decision to stay in an unhealthy situation, as well as the potential impact on a person's well-being. There are very personal stories shared to help listeners gain clarity, understanding, and support in navigating toxic relationships. We surely don’t have all the answers but we aim to empower listeners to make healthier choices and find support in their journey towards a happier and more fulfilling relationship. Let’s get into this courageous conversation!

It’s collab over competition! In this thought-provoking episode, along with our fellow podcaster, Duke Lott, we explored the sensitive topics of church hurt, relationships, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We shared personal stories, practical advice, and conversations to promote healing, growth, and inclusivity within the community. By acknowledging and addressing these issues, we can work towards creating a healthier, more loving, and inclusive environment for all. Join us in this engaging conversation on faith, relationships, community, and personal growth within the DEI space. Let’s get into it!