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Coffee, Beads, and Felons: The Unexpected Cultural Journey
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Hosts TJ Lowery and Shatema Gresham break it down: "Black is a culture" connecting people across backgrounds, while "African American" refers to descendants of slaves in America.
Guest Iynna Baker, owner of New Age Vision skincare, shares insights on dating as a Black professional in Arizona. "Go where you are cherished and celebrated," she advises—solid life advice beyond dating. Things get funny when they uncover the deeper meaning behind waist beads (they’re more than just cute accessories).
They also tackle hot topics—a tragic coffee shop incident, Starbucks' policy change, workplace prep for the presidential transition, and a possible TikTok ban—offering sharp insights into how these issues affect Black communities and workplaces.
Funny, thoughtful, and real—this episode dives into Black identity, dating, and today’s big issues.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Black Excellence (00:00:00)
2. What Do We Call Black People? (00:01:23)
3. Meet Ayana Baker & New Age Vision (00:05:11)
4. Dating in Arizona as Black Professionals (00:08:42)
5. Hot Topic: Bikini Bean Incident (00:16:39)
6. Starbucks Ends Open Door Policy (00:24:00)
7. Presidential Inauguration & Workplace Impact (00:27:15)
8. TikTok Ban & Final Thoughts (00:32:35)
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