Cherry Hibiscus Tea

Comedian Kyndra Crump speaks her truth about the power words have to heal...or to wound. She shares one time an edgy joke landed her in hot water with an angry audience. Also, she shares the story of her first same-sex relationship, and her complex relationship with her mother.

Note that Kyndra also TRIES to turn things around on L.M.! Keyword: TRIES. Take a listen!

This week, we speak with actor, writer, producer and director Sandra Hamlin. Sandra talks with us about how she created opportunities for herself until she not only found a seat at the table, but sat herself at the head of it. She also talks about her short film, "Pieces", her first same-sex relationship, and the inspiration for her Black Cherry piece, "Warm Velvet." (Sandra, if you're reading this, I'm still waiting for my red velvet cake. Thanks!)

Outspoken author Nkenge Browner stops by for a fun interview to discuss her latest book, D*ck and Donuts, why she dislikes being called “Queen” and why studs ain’t ISH. Stop what you’re doing (I promise you it’s not as entertaining) and listen.

Author of the Real Lesbians of Atlanta series author, Aunt Georgia Lee, stops by to chat about her work in the Atlanta LGBTQ+ scene, preserving the legacy of Black Lesbian writers and...her love for soap operas!

Did you peep the jaw-dropping, for-GROWN-ears-only bonus episode, Anticipation? The author, the sensational Literary Stud drops in to talk about growing up as a masculine of center Preacher’s Kid, her series “Maxi’s Place” and much, much more. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode!

Author Verde Arzu sits down to talk about creating works with black, queer characters, her passion for teaching, and an explosive tea question you'll want to hear! Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe and rate.

Angel Mystique drops by to discuss what it was like growing up in a family of writers, her talent for writing poetry, and...the dreaded tea question you'll have to hear to believe. And hearing is believing, right? Riiiiight.

This week, L.M. sits down with poet and blogger, Yvonne Moore as the two discuss how poetry helps her access her emotions, whether studs can be bisexual, writing risqué pieces, and a story involving a boiled egg that you need to hear. Don't miss this episode!

L'Monique King drops by to answer L.M.'s nosy questions about her selfie meltdown, her poetry collective, and to share the incredible tale of the maybe-date that turned into a meet-cute that turned into a 24-year love affair!

New Adult Fantasy #ownvoices author, D.L. Sims, sits down to discuss their coming twice, as Agender and Ace, how they approach storytelling...and a spanking bench? What?! You'll just have to tune in to see how that ties in now, won't you?

Amor Jomei stops by the podcast to discuss what it means for them to be Non-Binary and Queer, the awe-inspiring moment when they discovered their spiritual purpose, and mentoring children coming into themselves at an early age.

Jersey City's own Dujuana Sharese sits down with L.M. Bennett to talk about her first experience at a poetry slam, how a rival orchestrated her coming out, and the origins of her "nickname." 

Voice Actor, Erikka the Narrator, joins us this week to talk about her coming out, how she knocked her first audiobook audition out of the park, and heteronormativity as it relates to the femme/stud dynamic. And also, diamond...members! (How exciting!)

Welcome to Cherry Hibiscus Tea, where we meet the artists behind the words. This week, L.M. Bennett sits down to have a chat with poet, author and entrepreneur, Marquitta Martin! Marquitta shares her coming out journey, talks about her love for Eric Jerome Dickey, and how she navigates being an introvert who shares deeply personal works with others.