Grown Women

It's time for our Spotify Wrapped results! We talk about music and how it moved us through yet another year on this here Earth - the trash and the treasure of it all!

Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

Join us for an open and candid conversation about their current journeys in search of new communities. Each at different life stages, Bri and Chelsi share the highs, lows, and unexpected turns in their pursuit of meaningful connections. From the challenges of building community as a busy mother of littles to navigating the landscape of adult friendships in a new city, they explore the diverse landscapes of human connection. Tune in for personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and the humor that comes with forging new bonds.

Whether you're on a similar quest or simply curious about the dynamics of adult friendship and motherhood, this episode offers a relatable and insightful exploration of the ongoing adventure of building community. Grab a cocktail or cup of tea, settle in, and join the Grown Women Podcast.

Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

Join us on the Grown Women podcast as we delve into the next installment of our buddy read series with the book, "Black Girls Must Be Magic" by Jayne Allen! Prepare for an engaging and honest discussion as we share our strong feelings and insights about book two in this series!

Don't miss out on this episode filled with literary BGM, empowering perspectives, and a little bit of chaotic energy!

Drop us a DM on IG or Twitter @grownwomenpod or grownwomenpod@gmail.com and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

On this episode of the Grown Women podcast, Bri and Chelsi dive into the first part of their Buddy Read series with a review and discussion of "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted" by Jayne Allen.

The novel explores the life of Tabitha Walker, a young woman struggling to balance her personal and professional life while facing societal pressures and expectations. Bri and Chelsi share their thoughts on the book's themes of fertility, relationships (both romantic and friendly) mental health, self-care, and the intersectionality of race and gender.

Join the conversation as the hosts provide their unique perspectives on the book's characters, plot, and overall impact. Whether you're a fan of the novel or curious about exploring new works by black female authors, this episode is a must-listen for all grown women.

To celebrate Black Music Month, Bri and Chelsi tackle some of the prompts from #MusicSermon's Black Music Month Challenge! 

Kick back, grab a drink, listen, and sing along as we share some of the songs by Black artists that we definitely should not have been singing in our small, small ages!

In honor of April being National Poetry Month, Bri and Chelsi sat down and talked bout their favorite poets (past and present) and how they fell in love with poetry. Bri graces us all with her spoken word skills - you don't want to miss this episode!

A little bit of Keyshia Cole, a little bit of Musiq Soulchild, and a whole lot of realness: Bri and Chelsi jump into the topic of L-O-V-E! Coming out of the month of love, we wanted to chat about dating and marriage in the midst of this ghetto world we find ourselves living in. Come for the laughter, stay for the real. 

Have stories or advice about love? Drop us a DM at @grownwomenpod on IG or Twitter or send us an email at grownwomenpod@gmail.com

We're back with a new episode to celebrate Black History Month. We're revisiting the card game Black Card Revoked and celebrating Black culture with a little bit of fun. 

We'd love to know if you have different or similar answers than we did, so let us know on Instagram or Twitter @grownwomenpod what you came up with!

Chelsi and Bri talk all things adulting as we celebrate Chelsi's 29th birthday and dive into how relationships, celebrations, and life in general changes as we get more grown. 

Chelsi's drink - Irish Mule 

1.5 oz of Irish Whiskey .5oz of lime juice Fill the glass with ice Top with ginger beer Garnish with a lime wheel

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Have you ever wished you had known about feminism as a young girl? Feminist AF is THAT BOOK!

Today, we welcome co-authors Susana Morris and Chanel Craft Tanner to talk about their upcoming book, Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. Pre-order your copy today! Start a book club with the young girls in your life. Hell, call us because we are obsessed!

Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood

By Brittany Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, and Susana Morris

Pre-Order Feminist AF AND Support a Black Woman-Owned Bookstore (Fulton Street Books & Coffee, Tulsa, OK): 

https://bookshop.org/books/feminist-af-a-guide-to-crushing-girlhood/9781324005056

Follow the authors: 

The Crunk Feminist Collective: https://www.instagram.com/crunkfeminists

Susana Morris: https://www.instagram.com/susiemaye

Chanel Craft Tanner: https://www.instagram.com/chanelnmbr5ve

Brittney Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/professor_crunk

Drop us a DM and let us know what you’ve enjoyed so far or what you’d like to hear from us!

Email: GrownWomenPod@gmail.com

Twitter: @GrownWomenPod

IG: @GrownWomenPod

We're on a girls' trip! This week, we loaded up the car and took a much-needed road trip with our friends Lena and Laura - We recorded this special episode with the group to talk about the need for R&R and time with your friends.

Drink of the week: White Claw! 

This episode is our open letter to Black women as we navigate the complex feelings after last week's announcement of the #BreonnaTaylor indictment (or lack thereof). We wanted to create a space for Black women to feel seen, heard, and understood and we hope that listening to this episode will help you find some strength in knowing that you are not alone. 

Bri and Chelsi dive into the conversation of Black hair: How our relationships with our hair has evolved through the years, things we are tired of hearing, and our individual #naturalhair journeys. 

Tune in and send us a note about your hair journey. You may be featured on an upcoming episode!

This week we're talking about intersectional allyship! Our friend and ally Tori James is joining our chat to share her perspective as an ally to BLM and the LGBTQ community.

Cosplayer, LGBTQ advocate, ally and the spark behind Tulsa's OKEQ "Fresh Start" program, Tori is a breath of fresh air, FULL of creativity, and the woman that can literally do ANYTHING!

Cocktail of the week: Hippie Juice

Equal parts Triple Sec + Malibu Rum + Watermelon Vodka then fill it with Water + Pink Lemonade

Bri and Chelsi play a few rounds of the card game Black Card Revoked!

Listen to find out if either or both of them are able to keep their Black card - We hope this episode can bring even one smile to your face. We also chat a little about self care and holding onto your joy even in hard times. 

Tune in and enjoy!

This episode's cocktail: Rum and Pineapple

• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice
• 2 cups spiced rum
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 
• Lime slices, for garnish

This week, we're talking about how #COVID19 has forced many of us to pivot around the cancellation of major life events, loss of dream jobs, and closing of local businesses. Tune in as we navigate what it feels like to go through hard decisions in this time.

Joining us is Skye Latimer (@heavenlyskyes): Wifey to Superman, mama to Kal Reign and Queen to us lowly peasants -  Oklahoma’s greatest Hope Dealer, a social media marketing maven, and our favorite choreographer and hype queen!

Drink of the week: Skye's Margarita

Frozen lime concentrate + equal part tequila and triple sec

In this episode of Grown Women, Bri and Chelsi answer 10 questions "Getting to Know You" style. Tune in to learn more about the hosts and why we decided to start this podcast!

Grown Women Mule Recipe

• 1 1/2 fluid ounces rum
• 1/2 fluid ounce lime juice
• ice cubes
• 1/2 cup ginger beer
• 1 lime wedge for garnish
• SPLASH of [real] cranberry juice

We check in with our friend Laura and talk about how we're dealing with life in the Rona.

This week's cocktail: The Quaran-Tea

Grown Women Podcast  "Quaran-Tea" Recipe: 2 oz white rum, 2 oz white tequila, 1/2 oz triple sec, 2 tbs lemon juice, splash of grenadine, garnish with lemon wedges