Broke Black Bougie®

By Broke Black Bougie®️

The Broke Black Bougie® podcast curates candid discussions for young Black women. It's relatable, right? We've all been there, women having to make it on less than our worth we do it while setting trends, spreading Blackassness, and ultimately busting our tails to live our best life.

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You don’t know Harriet?

Broke Black Bougie®Feb 06, 2023

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01:03:51

Making it on Less

This week Toya and Charli speak about the journey of making in on less than our worth in workspaces and showing up for what we deserve. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit us online here:
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Apr 04, 202402:18:59

Mean Green

This week, Toya and Charli delve deep into the murky waters of wealth, power, and ethics. 'Mean Green' talks about the complex relationship between wealth and morality.

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Mar 14, 202402:06:12

Thriving Black and Remote

This week, Toya and Charli hit the mic again to offer a fresh perspective on Black empowerment, professional evolution, and remote work.

We unveil the narrative around individual potential and transformation, redefining your worth more than just a job title. This episode also covers the toll of traditional work environments, the disparities in compensation levels, and the allure of seeking remote work opportunities.

Politicking Segment: www.businessinsider.com/young-people-remotely-work-unlikely-to-become-ceos-suzy-welch-2023-11

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Feb 29, 202401:12:25

Black, a Creative and In a Drought

In this solo episode, Charli takes you on a personal journey through the depths of Black creativity. She delves into the challenges and triumphs faced being a Black creative who has not always have poured into themselves properly. From candid reflections to insightful revelations, she shares her experiences and lessons learned along the way in the transformative journey of Broke Black Bougie and uncover the power of embracing uniqueness in the pursuit of creative fulfillment. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit us online here:
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Feb 18, 202401:14:06

Black in Scarcity

This week, Toya and Charli delve into the complexities of living in scarcity, exploring its profound effects on mental well-being and decision-making processes. They will also discuss the unique challenges and perspectives of experiencing scarcity as Black individuals, shedding light on the intersectionality of race and scarcity.

Politicking Segment - www.choosingtherapy.com/scarcity-mindset/

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Feb 15, 202456:43

For the Music Lover In You

In this week's special episode, Toya and Charli express themselves through an array of musical references. Whether it's through raps, lyrical conversations, or singing lil tunes, they create an engaging segment filled with lyrics that resonate with their emotions. Warning: If musical expressions annoy you, enter at your own risk👀.

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Feb 01, 202401:17:57

Enter Year ‘✌🏾4️⃣

With a new year ahead of us Toya and Charli talk about the things they desire entering year 2024. These two dynamic personalities share an intimate conversation full of laughter, wisdom, and a touch of vulnerability. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com, follow our online community on IG and Threads @BrokeBlackBougie.

Jan 18, 202401:14:11

Black and Estranged

In this week’s episode, Toya and Charli delve into the deeply personal and a complex journey of growing up estranged from their family. The episode explores the unique experiences of growing up sheltered from loved ones within a Black family. It invites listeners to empathize with the unique challenges faced by those who have chosen, or been forced, to distance themselves from their families, while highlighting the resilience and strength that can be found in the midst of such difficult circumstances. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Sep 07, 202301:06:38

NGSEB: #FreeShanteari

This week, Toya and Charli discuss the story of Shanteari Weems, a wife who was jailed for shooting her husband who sexually abused children at their daycare. We explore what it means to stop ignoring and covering up harmful situations, particularly when it comes to protecting children.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about Child Molestation, Sexual Predators, and Child Abuse.

Listener discretion is advised.

Article we present in this episode: www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/local/dc/shanteari-weems-daycare-owner-shot-husband-child-abuse-allegations-says-she-snapped-jail-interview/65-40188efe-5cd5-4e47-bf2b-afdb9d541c92

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Mar 24, 202301:04:29

The Things We Wished We Knew

This week Toya and Charli talk about the things they wished they knew to better survive their upbringing. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Mar 11, 202301:00:41

Rheuma-Tory

This week Toya and Charli talk being Black and exceptional, the Grammys and what Beyoncé fourth AOTY snub means for Black women. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Feb 08, 202301:42:37

You don’t know Harriet?

This week Toya and Charli chop it out about Chad Johnson dropping gems on living below your means; and discuss the importance of knowing your history. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Feb 06, 202301:03:51

Mirrors, Towers, and Detours

Charli discusses a life changing 2022 and learning to accept the messages of the universe even when we desire different outcomes. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Jan 19, 202301:30:32

Tomorrow Is The Day

This week Toya and Charli discuss “Quiet Quitting” and what it means to, let go of workplaces that no longer serve them. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Nov 03, 202201:14:20

Relief Me

This week Toya and Charli discuss the Pause on Student Debt Relief and why we’re tired of waiting. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Oct 22, 202252:28

Bumrista, Laughs, and No Structure

After a long break Toya and Charli return with an episode with no structure discussing life, low-vibration plates and inflation. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Oct 22, 202253:48

No More Costly Decisions, Gracias

This week Toya and Charli reflect on the recent essay published on Broke Black Bougie titled “How My Sister Unwillfully Became A Truant.” We talk about the experience of Toya becoming a truant, revisit a past conversation on A Costly Decision, and overview the feedback of the BBB community regarding her education journey. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Sep 01, 202201:24:25

Why Returning Home Is Hard

This week, Charli is joined by special guest Dr. Bell to discuss leaving home for a better opportunity and the challenges of returning home to family dynamics that are less than desirable. We explore defining familial support, generational trauma, and how to set boundaries with loved ones. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Aug 11, 202201:10:06

Little Miss Teri

This week Toya and Charli unpack the character Teri from the 1997 film Soul Food. We discuss Teri’s role as the family ATM and the answer to all her people’s problems. It’s a dynamic many of us know all too well. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Jul 25, 202201:05:30

This is Family Business

This week Toya and Charli discuss observing the impact of financial stressors on their parents and how living in scarcity for an extended time affects our mental well-being. Content advisory: Suicide, Suicidal ideation

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I️f you or someone you know is dealing with a Mental Health Crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a resource. 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.)

Jul 19, 202201:13:08

This Is AmeriKKKa

In this week's episode, Charli taps in with her close brother Kwame Bell to discuss what it means to be Black in America, the gentleness of being white, and our emotions following the Buffalo, NY Massacre. If you desire to support organizers on the ground in Buffalo, the victims, and their families, please head to the following links below.
How You Can Help:

Donate to Buffalo Mass Shooting Fundraisers via GoFund Me.
Support Feed Buffalo: Feed Buffalo is a Black-led local organization working to provide access to locally-sourced, healthy, and halal food for families in need. Per its Instagram, the organization will be using donations to support the communities affected by the shooting.
Donate to support Black Love Resists: BLRR is an abolitionist organization of Black people and people of color working to “build safe and flourishing communities that resist the ills of white supremacists, cis-heteropatriarchal, capitalism; including policing.” The Buffalo organization will provide “long-term mental health and food access support to people impacted.” You can donate to those efforts here.
The Buffalo Memorial GoFundMe will also pay for the victims’ funeral expenses.

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May 19, 202201:19:01

F*ck Shrinking

This week Charli leads the podcast alone with a candid discussion about letting go of “Shrinking” and how she’s navigating being more gentle with herself. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Apr 14, 202244:32

Letting Go of Living for Others

In this week's episode, Toya and Charli discuss what it means to live for others and how sometimes we neglect ourselves trying to do it all for everyone. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Mar 29, 202201:07:17

Zillow Homes And A Thing Called Capitalism

This week Toya and I️ have candid conversation about Zillow reportedly needing to sell 7,000 homes after the corporation bought too many 🙄. We talk about the impact of this decision during a time of highten housing insecurity and the confusion of it all! To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Feb 03, 202247:33

Twas the Night before GO GO

This week Toya and Charli discuss the now viral Reddit post Twas the Night Before My Resignation a story about a Reddit User who quit their toxic job during the holiday season. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Jan 13, 202201:01:37

And That's All I'm Gon' Say

This week Toya and Charli reflect on the 2021, some of their greatest highlights, lessons, and reflections closing out the year. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Dec 23, 202156:23

Let’s take it Back to the Old School

This week Toya and Charli play a game of 90’s R&B Trivia and reminisce on the love that we haveeeee for old school music! To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

Dec 23, 202101:10:49

A Costly Decision Pt. 2

This week Toya and Charli follow up on the episode ‘A Costly Decision’ and discuss how we maneuver through realities that simply seem unbelievable. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Dec 03, 202101:07:02

Signed, Sealed, Delivert, I’m Gone

This week Charli discusses her experiences in toxic workspaces from the age of 16 to post grad school. She reflects on some of her challenges and how she overcame staying in spaces as a means of survival. To keep up with things all Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Nov 18, 202101:14:28

A Look Back: Work Lessons, Life Lessons

This week Toya and Charli discuss the lessons we learned in workspaces and how they were valuable to our everyday lives. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Nov 18, 202153:56

The Roles We Play As Black Women

This week Toya and Charli discuss the many roles of being a Black woman in today’s society, and why we accept or reject certain roles as a means of survival. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: eepurl.com/dEbroz

Nov 04, 202148:41

A Deep Dive Into the Squid Game

This week Toya and Charli unpack a deep analysis of Netflix’s latest hit show “Squid Game” and the parallels we in the series as it relates to our everyday lives.

Oct 16, 202101:02:11

Black At Work In A Pandemic

This week Toya and Charli chop it up about being Black, working and surviving the pandemic. We discuss the survival tactics in our work industry and recognizing the pivotal moments that led to finding a new path. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com. Follow us on Instagram.com/brokeblackbougie and follow us on www.Facebook.com/brokeblackbougie

Sep 18, 202101:11:10

Living Financially Vulnerable

This week Toya and Charli unpack surviving financial vulnerability, and the pandemic. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com, follow us at Instagram.com/brokeblackbougie and like us at www.Facebook.com/brokeblackbougie.

Sep 03, 202145:39

Proceed With Caution: Unpacking Buy Now Pay Later And Pay Day Advance Apps

On this special episode highlighting National Financial Awareness Day Charli revamps a discussion about BNPL and PayDay Advance Apps. She discusses the good, the bad, and ugly of utilizing these apps and provides useful information for those who may be dependent on these financial products.

**Disclaimer: On this episode while discussing the Klarna app Charli says the APR rating is 24.99% and higher. This was statement is inaccurate. The actual APR rating for Klarna’s financing options is 0% to 24.99% for longer term loans.

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Aug 14, 202154:19

"The Great Resignation"

Toya and Charli chop it up this week about the impact of the pandemic on the workforce and why millions of people are resigning from their positions. Check out more from Broke Black Bougie at www.brokeblackbougie.com and follow Broke Black Bougie on Instagram at Instagram.com/brokeblackbougie

Jul 15, 202145:50

Broke & On Vacation

This week Toya and Charli unpack the pros of cons of being broke on vacation. To catch up on all things Broke Black Bougie head to www.brokeblackbougie.com and follow us on Instagram.com/brokeblackbougie and subscribe to the Broke Black Bougie newsletter here: https://brokeblackbougie.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e71ed9d3c86659afd66ca5489&id=39b9c02366

May 27, 202158:34

A Costly Decision

This episode was pre-recorded in April 2021. This during financial literacy month we’re talking costly decisions. In this episode Toya and Charli reflect on a traumatic experience surrounding finance and education that caused a huge shift in our family dynamic.