Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew

Ready for The Ultimate Tailgate X-Perience?!!? Partying under the Big Tent like never before and giving back to our beloved ASU + a pre-game interactive podcast “Love & Football” +

We are literally setting sail and having a Real & Raw conversation about Sex, Love, & Relationships.  This one gets deep into our reality while we enjoy Lake Allatoona.  Should relationships be acknowledged on social media? Is it better to remain private or public? Tune in!

Is it a Man’s World or a Woman’s World? Do you believe in traditional roles in relationships? Should women be submissive to their man? What is being submissive?   When it comes to relationships, a lot of people have a set idea of what gender roles should be. Quite often, we assume that men should take the lead and make all of the big decisions, while women are more inclined to operate in the shadows. While tradition can lead to some success within relationships, there is no denying that these outdated gender norms in relationships are holding us back in many ways. It has a tremendous impact on sex, love, religion, marriage, dating, finance, and households.  Video Credits: Klean Shots Photography

Join Conversations & Cocktails with the Crew for its' Season IV Podcast Kick-Off! Grab your cocktails and tap in on Facebook or IG Live as we take a walk down memory lane recapping the 2021 season and discussing what's new and exciting for the 2022 season with C-AND-C with the Crew.

We are leveling up and would love for you to join us! You don't want to miss the fun. Be sure to like, share, and follow us on all social media and streaming platforms.

Cheers to Living Life to the Fullest in 2022 & Making Memorable Cocktail Moments!

Have you ever had a “Homecoming Hook-up”? Are you looking for a hook-up or a Relationship? Do you have any Homecoming Rituals? 

What does college homecoming mean? The Cambridge Dictionary defines homecoming as “a celebration at school or college, usually including a dance and a football game, when people who were students there at an earlier time can return to visit” (dictionary.cambridge.org). This is particularly true of American university culture and Historically Black College and Universities.

The tradition of Homecoming has its origin in alumni football games held at colleges and universities since the 19th century. It appears to be the first homecoming-like event which was centered on a parade and a football game and celebrated as an annual event. While the games and reunion activities are a hit, hooking up with an old homecoming fling or boo seems to be a pandora's box that some enthusiastically embrace and some not so much. 

What other way to capture the narrative, CCC engages their beloved HBCU alumni during homecoming with a Live Interactive Podcast "The Homecoming Hook-Up". The topic gets pretty hot and steamy and ignites memories long forgotten.

The idea of remaining monogamous at a time when the divorce rate is at an all-time high and many people are viewing marriage as an archaic institution is becoming less and less likely. Many millennials don’t believe in the restrictions of monogamy, saying the idea is outdated and doesn’t fit in the new cultural landscape.  Polyamorous relationships could be a wave of the future.

Polyamory is defined as the practice of or desire for intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the knowledge of all partners. It has been described as “consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy.”

The Crew engages in a trending topic asking all the questions you want to know about Poly Life from a special guest who has her own personal preference. Tap in to hear the convo:

1. Willow Smith Just Shared That She's Polyamorous, But What Does That Mean, Exactly?
2. What is the most common form of a poly relationship?
3. How do you know if polyamory is right for you?
   1. What ground rules should be established?
   2. What is one thing people tend to misunderstand about polyamory?
   3. How will trying polyamory affect your future together?How do you plan to settle down one day and have kids?
   4. What’s the one thing that has surprised you about “poly” life?
   5. Can you name any unexpected ways it has improved your life?
   6. Would you consider being a part of a polyamorous relationship? Why or Why not??

CCC celebrates Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, and society, that has been observed annually in the United States since 1987. Women's History Month 2021 will take place from Monday, March 1-Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Join CCC, as we celebrate each other every day, take notes and engage in an empowering conversation with special guest, Andrea Hall, Georgia Fire Captain who delivered the Pledge of Allegiance at President Biden’s Inaugural Signing Ceremony.

CCC and distinguished guest, Ms. Andrea Hall, talks about her moments and experiences that led to her being chosen to deliver the Pledge of Allegiance at President Biden's Inaugural Signing Ceremony.  Her story of resilience and self-motivation took us on a captivating journey of how being a strong "Unapologetic Woman" has changed the trajectory of her life and her family. The convo is essential to today's woman: working in a male-dominated field, how race, and gender plays a role in climbing the ladder of success, and the challenges and highlights while dating and balancing work and life. The conversation will leave you inspired and forever changed. JOIN THE CONVO!

A nostalgic conversation highlighting the 2020 CCC podcast season and their 2021 Manifestations.

Join Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew Podcast for a candid conversation about LGBTQ+ perceptions, stereotypes, relationships & more. 

Season II, Episode 12: Join Conversations and Cocktails with the Crew round table discussion about  Jada Pinket-Smith and AUGust Alsina's En-tan-gle-ment. CCC shares the tea and their personal thoughts and opinions on the double standards and the rules of engagement while in a En-tan-gle-ment.

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With the tragic murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and most recently Rayshard Brooks, we wanted to create a space to discuss how we truly feel. How we felt the day we watched the heartbreaking video of George Floyd's life being taken away from him in front of the world with no remorse from the police officer. We're SICK & TIRED of being SICK & TIRED! What can we do? How can we get involved? How can we take action? Well, it first starts with a conversation, then pulling our resources together and always supporting one another. We invited two very important special guests to the conversation so we can gain some insights from Law Enforcement with Jennifer Maxie and the perspective from an attorney, Je' Nita Lane. After having this conversation with your Crew, your family, your colleagues...think about what's next and how you're going to take action to make a change!

When news of the Coronavirus hit we were just getting excited about our last LIVE podcast episode as we recorded on the campus of Morris Brown College. Like many others, our lives changed and shifted quickly. This pandemic put a pause on our lives in more ways than one but there are some positives that we will take away once we are free and safe to transition back to some normalcy or the "new normal."  So, how are we supposed to move forward, how are we supposed to handle this, how do we get through this?

The CREW decided to keep moving forward by taking some time to pay respect to our loved ones who lost their lives due to this virus as well as those dear to us who have been affected by COVID-19. We also found creative ways to continue to strengthen our bond as a tribe, love on one another, and still have a good time like 'The Crew' normally does! In spite of it all, we found a way to keep bringing you juicy conversations. 

So, grab your favorite quarantine snacks, your wine or cocktail of choice, put on some comfy pajamas, and tune into the convo as we discuss "Quaran-Tales". Who's your celebrity Quarantine-Bae? What are some of the biggest challenges while being quarantined? What are you doing for self-care? How has COVID-19 impacted you personally? What's the one thing you plan to take-away from the pandemic? And don't forget to shout out your Essential Workers!!! 

Crew or Squad is a term of endearment for a group of friends. #SquadGoals is more like a milestone to be or accomplished. It's an aspirational term that means your circle or crew motivates you beyond yourself to be a better friend, mother, sister, entrepreneur, wife, significant other, etc. The beauty of your crew taking it to the next level, #SquadGoals lies within the "good, bad and ugly". Our Crew has over 30 years of friendship and still standing strong. This podcast will explore the "Good, Bad and Ugly" of our friendship over the years. We will discuss how we all met, the "Girl Code", How we have maintained our bond over the years? What trials and tribulations tested the friendship? Discuss essentials to supporting each other's accomplishments and Explore what truly classifies your crew as #SquadGoals. And, who knows what else? You will have to tune in to see how spicy the dialogue gets with "Conversation and Cocktails with the Crew". Be sure to tune into the CCC Facebook Watch Group.

Are you still single and over 40?  Yes, this episode is for you! Is the thrill gone? Is it better at 40? Why is my status always "It's Complicated"? Should I date outside of my race? Is online dating less pretentious? Should I practice celibacy? Does sex complicate dating at 40? .............................

Dating typically ceases at approximately 25 to 27 years of age. By the age of 27, you are several years removed from college, likely in a solid job, all those obligatory one-night-stands are out of the way, and you've had enough time to settle down and find "the one." The idea of dating after 40 simply didn't exist. 

That's quite the contrary nowadays, divorce rates are up, more women over 40 are in leadership roles pursuing advanced education and career, primary breadwinners of their households and are simply not easy to commit. This notion has changed the whole dating game.  When seeking a new mate, you have more responsibilities and things that demand your attention at this stage than when you were in college or just graduating.  

 With this, individuals dating in their 40's have to practice a much more non-traditional, creative approach. Online dating, celibacy, abstaining, interracial dating, pre-marital sex, polygamy are all notions to ponder while dating in your 40's. This final 2019 episode will highlight all the aforementioned from a diverse group of women who have experienced being single, single parenting, widowed, married, divorced, dating in their 40's, never been married at 40  and more. Grab your crew, cocktails and join the conversation!

Check out it! This one is a co-ed topic. This episode brought on real thought provoking emotions from a male and female point of view. And, no one held back either!  So, let's talk double standards and if you feel they exist in relationships? Grad your cocktails, co-ed crew and let's get into it! 

Join the conversation, by downloading the Anchor App, listen to this episode and post feedback and join our live sessions.  We will engage listeners in a post episode live session to answer any questions or hear your perspectives.  Be sure to follow Cocktails & Conversations with the Crew on all social media platforms for times and dates of live sessions and upcoming  episodes. 

If you have listened to Episode I-Part I & II, then pause and brace yourself for Part III. The wheels are off and the CREW has invited a male perspective to the panel.  This explicit episode explodes with comedic, transparent raw experiences. The panel discusses sex in their 20's, 30's, 40's & beyond, complexities of being single with a high sex drive, communicating  your love language and other tools to navigate in a relationship, marriage and after divorce.   Get your crew, cocktails and join the fun!    

 If you enjoyed the V-Day Edition of Sex, Love & Relationships, then brace yourself. Part II gets spicy, seductive and full of laughter at the same time. So, get your crew, cocktails and join the fun.   

The first episode of Conversation & Cocktails with the Crew discusses sex, love and relationships. It will have you at the edge of your seats. This engaging, exciting and electric episode will give singles and couples much to talk about just in time for Valentine's Day.