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AABE Coffee Talk

AABE Coffee Talk

By AABE National

Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where
energy professionals discuss everything from
bonnets in the workplace to the race relations. Life
should come before policy and this podcast is here
to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life
when you're not a member to environmental
justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life
and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the
energy you need. More details coming soon.

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Episode 9 “What’s with the firearms?”

AABE Coffee TalkApr 19, 2023

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Episode 9 “What’s with the firearms?”

Episode 9 “What’s with the firearms?”

Firearms are seen and unseen just about everywhere we turn, from our military to airport security to the person next to you in a store. Have you ever taken a moment to ask, “What’s with the firearms?” Are they for protection, hunting, or collecting? Listen in as Shalaya and Laron discuss some of the history, the good use and abuse of firearms.


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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.


Apr 19, 202301:15:50
Episode 8 - "American Dream vs American Scheme"

Episode 8 - "American Dream vs American Scheme"

Do you ever feel a constant urge to obtain more than you need? Are you comparing yourself with the wealthy or celebrities and competing against anyone to reach the same status? Do you feel pressure to pursue a happiness that is mostly self-serving? If so, your Dream of success might be a Scheme leading to undesirable frustration and anxiety. 


Listen in as Laron and Shalaya discuss the American Dream vs American Scheme, and how the ideal of one has resulted in the reality of the other in American culture.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to race relations.  Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need.

Click here or the link in our bio to listen now: https://anchor.fm/aabe-coffee-talk/episodes/Episode-7-My-Crown-e1v15vt

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.


Mar 15, 202355:01
Episode 7: "My Crown"

Episode 7: "My Crown"

This month on AABE Coffee Talk, join hosts Laron and Shalaya who discuss the topic entitled, "My Crown." To fade or not to fade, to loc it or not to loc it, to perm or not to perm, these are the questions of the day. Listen in as Laron and Shalaya discuss the strength of a crown (hair) and the challenges the world has presented in being our authentic selves. If you’re curious about why wearing a bonnet to bed is a thing, tune in for our PSA and learn all about it.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to race relations.  Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need.

Click here or the link in our bio to listen now: https://anchor.fm/aabe-coffee-talk/episodes/Episode-7-My-Crown-e1v15vt

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Feb 15, 202339:04
Episode 6: "The Power of Networking"

Episode 6: "The Power of Networking"

The Power of Networking – AABE’s Coffee Talk Laron and Shalaya hosts AABE member, Dr. Tamika Jacques, author of A Brown Girls Guide to Employment and Networking – Volume II which is slated to be released in early 2023. Dr. Tamika Jacques is a motivational visionary, workforce specialist, life coach, author, and DEI consultant. Dr. Jacques has been in the workforce development field for more than twenty years and has created numerous training programs to empower women, BIPOC, college students, youth, and incumbent and under-employed workers.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to race relations.  Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need. Click here or the link in our bio to listen now!: https://anchor.fm/aabe-national

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.


Jan 18, 202301:13:50
Episode 5: “Health is Wealth”

Episode 5: “Health is Wealth”

This episode of Coffee Talk is called “Health is Wealth”. In this episode we discuss the physical trauma of addressing everything that offends you, best practices to reduce stress and of course the crazy facts.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to the race relations.  Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need. Click here or the link in our bio to listen now!: https://anchor.fm/aabe-national

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Dec 28, 202254:24
Episode 4: “Too Smart For Our Own Good?”

Episode 4: “Too Smart For Our Own Good?”

Is smart technology helping or hurting us? Are you kinda in-between? In this episode Laron and Shalaya take a deep dive into the use of smart technology, robotics, Ai and understanding what how it will effect the job market and areas of our daily life.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to the race relations.  Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!

Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need. Click here or the link in our bio to listen now!: https://anchor.fm/aabe-national

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Nov 26, 202201:10:58
Episode 3: "Business Act-Right!"

Episode 3: "Business Act-Right!"

It is important for all of us to have some business act-right? That's right. Business act-right. Also known as good business conduct, business etiquette, whatever you wanna call it. But for today's episode, we are calling it Business Act, right?

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to the race relations. Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!  Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need.

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Oct 20, 202201:16:41
Episode 2: "What’s Your Namesake?"

Episode 2: "What’s Your Namesake?"

In this episode we got to understand from several different guest what's in name and what does your name mean.

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Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to the race relations. Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!  Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need.

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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Sep 21, 202201:26:09
Episode 1: "The Social Issue of Environment"

Episode 1: "The Social Issue of Environment"

Coffee Talk is an AABE conference tradition where energy professionals discuss everything from bonnets in the workplace to the race relations. Life should come before policy and this podcast is here to address it, all of it! From understanding frat life when you're not a member to environmental justice to co-parenting to living your healthiest life and the challenges of being black and affluent!  Tune in monthly where they'll give you the energy you need. 


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By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY. The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Jul 20, 202252:13