The Ladies Room Podcast
By The Ladies Room Podcast
Real life sister-friends checking in. Covering topics from credit to unapologetic self love, and everything in between. Join our Tribe as we unpack highs/lows, enjoy a good ke-ke, sip wine and dish ways to show up as our best selves as we hold each other down while lifting each other up.
Meet Us in the Ladies Room Every Other Monday.
Outro Music: Untitled - By Sean Hunt
Meet Us in the Ladies Room Every Other Monday.
Outro Music: Untitled - By Sean Hunt
The Ladies Room PodcastJul 12, 2021
00:00
48:52
Unpopular Opinions
Sugar in spaghetti? Is Raising Cane really worth that crazy line? Are Tesla owners really cult members?! Join us in the Ladies Room as we dish our unpopular opinions…random rabbit holes included of course🤷🏽♀️
Nov 20, 202345:45
Black Love Series ft. Jasmine and Charles
Join us in Ladies Room as we welcome Charles and Jasmine. It went down in the DMs and they have been by each other since. Even with distance in between them, they still chose each other. The Whites share their mutual attraction and all things that kept them choosing each other!
Nov 06, 202301:13:53
These Are Our Confessions
The Tribe takes Vegas ya’ll! Join us for our first remote recording as we recap our 48 hours in Las Vegas with USHER (and friends!) If you’re considering going, GO!!!🗣️
Oct 23, 202319:31
Love Don't Live Here Anymore
Love don’t live here anymore chileee! They said “I do,” and now they don’t! While we love a good love story (go back and re-listen to our previous #BlackLove episodes for all the feels), The Tribe discusses some of the couples who’ve decided marital bliss wasn’t for them anymore.
Oct 09, 202351:15
Mental Health is Wealth
Per Candace, this episode is for Barry (White)…Join us in the Ladies Room as we share our individual journeys with mental health and wellness. A often taboo topic among POC, The Tribe discusses what positive impact therapy has had on our lives. While the process may not have always been comfortable, it has most definitely been beneficial.
For our listeners who are curious about therapy, but aren’t sure of what steps to take, here are a few links to help you get started on your journey🫶
therapyforblackgirls.com/
therapyforblackmen.org/
www.psychologytoday.com/
www.betterhelp.com/
Sep 25, 202346:24
Adios Summer
And just like that, we’re back! Join the Tribe as they recap summer 2023, share fall plans, and go off on a few random tangents (per usual).
As always, we appreciate you all for listening!🫶
As always, we appreciate you all for listening!🫶
Sep 11, 202339:13
Give the Girls their Flowers
We’re not saying goodbye, we’re saying see you later (relax, just a couple of weeks ya’ll)
Join the Tribe as we recap Season 3 of The Ladies Room. We share our favorite gems dropped during out “Black Love” series, summer plans and thoughts on the season.
Since our “Sisterhood” episode was so nice, we had to do it twice! The Ladies give one another their flowers while we can all still smell them. As always, thank you for joining us in The Ladies Room, be back before you know it!🧡
Join the Tribe as we recap Season 3 of The Ladies Room. We share our favorite gems dropped during out “Black Love” series, summer plans and thoughts on the season.
Since our “Sisterhood” episode was so nice, we had to do it twice! The Ladies give one another their flowers while we can all still smell them. As always, thank you for joining us in The Ladies Room, be back before you know it!🧡
Jun 12, 202301:26:46
Black Love Series ft. Ricardo and Chelsea
Join the Tribe in the Ladies Room as we welcome The Silvas! Ricardo, a mortgage lender (35) and Chelsea, a vice principal (32) share their love story that started in 2016. After meeting at Hampton University during and fast forward 5yrs later-Chelsea slide in Ricardo’s Facebook DMs and invited him out for coffee. Coffee turned brunch and a walk around the Harbor, and the rest is history. After only two weeks, Ricardo knew Chelsea was “The One.” We talk parenting, career, in-laws, grief, support, and how really good sex keeps things solid on the Silva front.
May 29, 202355:24
Cinco De Bus Driver
Candace still aspires to be a rapper ya’ll *inserts eye roll here* while Ambrosia schools us on the real meaning behind Cinco De Mayo over margarits and guac. Enter the Ladies Room as we discuss Ebony K. Williams, dating icks, Metro checks, and different religions in relationships. We definitely go down a few rabbit holes, and speed off fast a few times-but we always come back and we thank you all for riding with us.
May 15, 202355:58
Black Love Series ft. Tiara and Malcolm
Join us in Ladies Room as we welcome Malcom and Tiara. Their Winter 2009 meeting via a mutual friend as 20 somethings started off with a date at Denny’s, and the rest is history. Tiara, a newly single mother, wasn’t checking for a boo and ended up with a whole husband! After 6yrs of marriage, the couple credits their open communication and love for rapper Currency and as the key to their happiness.
May 01, 202301:00:35
Mind Your Business, Get Some Business.
Welcome back to the Ladies Room cool cats & kittens! What are the bylaws of pillow talk & info shared in confidence? The Tribe shares their personal takes on the pitfalls of over sharing, and the ills of being a dumping ground for info being shared when acting as a “listening ear.”
Rule of thumb, mind your business and get some business, good people.
Apr 17, 202341:48
Black Love Series ft. Earl and Sarita
*Trigger Warning* This week’s episode of The Ladies Room covers topics sensitive in nature (miscarriage/child loss, grief, substance abuse and active recovery). The Tribe’s intent will always be to approach topics sensitive in nature with the utmost care and consideration to those who have lived through these experiences.
Join the Ladies as we welcome Earl and Sarita (and Baby Zoe) Ford as they give their take on authentic love and marriage as newlyweds. A blind date set up by a mutual party turned COVID nuptials, The Fords are the real deal. The new parents share the importance of celebrating their love, protecting their spouse at all costs, and supporting one another as their new identities unfold. Big love to The Fords for their vulnerability and transparency in the Ladies Room!
If you’d like to support Sarita’s debut as co-author, head over to www.therapywithsarita.com
There you’ll find amazing merch and resources related to mental health and wellness.
Sarita on IG: @sarita_lcswc
For your lifestyle and athleisure apparel head over to @thec0mmoncloth on IG.
Join the Ladies as we welcome Earl and Sarita (and Baby Zoe) Ford as they give their take on authentic love and marriage as newlyweds. A blind date set up by a mutual party turned COVID nuptials, The Fords are the real deal. The new parents share the importance of celebrating their love, protecting their spouse at all costs, and supporting one another as their new identities unfold. Big love to The Fords for their vulnerability and transparency in the Ladies Room!
If you’d like to support Sarita’s debut as co-author, head over to www.therapywithsarita.com
There you’ll find amazing merch and resources related to mental health and wellness.
Sarita on IG: @sarita_lcswc
For your lifestyle and athleisure apparel head over to @thec0mmoncloth on IG.
Apr 03, 202301:30:07
Get Somebody Else to Do It
Join The Tribe in The Ladies Room as they give their take on social media's latest trend of "What I'm too Old For." From minor inconveniences, explaining ourselves more than one, and spending the night (because we all wanna go home, always!) to going easy on our personal boundaries for the comfort of others. Brosia, Candace, Gab and Jess have collectively decided that doing things that we're too old for at these big old ages is just well, ghetto. If its between us or getting someone else to do it...get someone else to do it!
Mar 20, 202301:04:02
Black Love Series ft. Melissa and Rodney
Join the Tribe as we kick off our new Black Love Series with our first couple, Rodney and Melissa. Together since 1999 after a successful offer to share an umbrella on their college campus, these travel sports parents are in this thing for keeps. They share the learning curve of figuring out shared finances, the warm and fuzzies of childbirth, and the benefits of healthy compromise to preserve their love.
Mar 06, 202301:02:15
Back & Black✊🏽
We're back in the "Ladies Room' for Season 3! Join us as we dive right into what we're been up to during the break, Black History Month 2023, and Jehovah's return. Candace is back in fitness beast mode, Brosia is officially a SolidCore Mami, meanwhile Gab is recovering from being hazed by Jess in the gym. The Tribe is back for more laughs, our new Black Love series, and of course wine!
Feb 20, 202329:28
Until Next Time
And that’s a wrap Ladies (and Gents)! Join The Tribe as we close out Season #2 of The Ladies Room. We discuss our favorite moments from the season, thoughts on past episodes, and what’s in the works for Season #3! See you in 2023!
Oct 03, 202226:54
Put That Shit in the Dishwasher Pt. 2
So nice we had to spin the block and do it twice! The Fellas (Adrian, Andrew, and Kyle for those who aren’t caught up) enter the Ladies Room for Pt.2.
We discuss parental double standards and gender roles. Should everyone experience a few therapy sessions for the sake of a meaningful life? Do men really hate lazy cheeks? And ladies do we even care?! Better question, should men be seen as “the prize” equally as much as women? Should men do a better job of communicating their needs? Why can’t women sit in the accountability pool for too long? Special thank you to The Fellas for joining us! Not to worry, they’ll definitely be back!
We discuss parental double standards and gender roles. Should everyone experience a few therapy sessions for the sake of a meaningful life? Do men really hate lazy cheeks? And ladies do we even care?! Better question, should men be seen as “the prize” equally as much as women? Should men do a better job of communicating their needs? Why can’t women sit in the accountability pool for too long? Special thank you to The Fellas for joining us! Not to worry, they’ll definitely be back!
Sep 19, 202201:15:48
Put That Shit in the Dishwasher Pt. 1
We’ve invited men into the Ladies Room folks! Join the Tribe along with childhood best friends Kyle, Drew & Adrian as they share their POV on dating, marriage, fatherhood and whatever other notes Drew had on that damn IPad! The men share how they knew their significant others were “the one,” personal evolution, and dishes left unattended for DAYS (put that shit in the dishwasher!)
Sep 05, 202201:01:16
When Different Rules Apply.
It’s still Leo season and 1/3 of the Ladies Room are cutting up, still! Monkey pox is out here getting on the people, and summer is speeding off fast! Meanwhile, another house plant didn’t survive over at Gab’s smh
Join us in the Ladies Room as we discuss society’s double standards, and the shit ton of “rules” that almost always apply to only girls and women.
Join us in the Ladies Room as we discuss society’s double standards, and the shit ton of “rules” that almost always apply to only girls and women.
Aug 22, 202201:00:39
Soft Life Loading...
Leo Season is upon us, and Candace is already over it chile. Leave it to the internet to give us a new hashtag….in comes Soft Life: a life far removed from stress; heavy on the peace, ease and intentional happiness. So what does living a Soft Life look like to you? Join us in the Ladies Room as we discuss the very thin line between balance and productivity, and how we’re individually leaning into our Soft Life era.
Aug 08, 202245:37
Yesterdays Price is not Todays Price (Of Beauty)
Join the Tribe in The Ladies Room as we reminisce (and mourn) when taking care of personal upkeep didn’t cost an arm/leg, and was actually a memorable experience. We share our beauty shop horror stories over the years, and the appropriate undergarment shelf life because #NoRaggedyBras🗣
Jul 25, 202201:00:43
There's Definitely Pee in the Dating Pool
Join the Tribe in the Ladies Room as we discuss the ridiculous amount of pee currently contaminating the dating pool. Candace and Jessica confirm that their DMs are open for business…Gabrielle’s on the other hand, not so much. Brosia shares her list of nonnegotiables that got her to the jacuzzi of dating. What does submission even means in dating relationships? Better yet, what’s considered a date these days, and when do you know that you’re doing “too much” for that man?! Our worse dates ever also make the cut chile🫠
Jul 11, 202201:26:30
A Little of This & A Little of That
Join the Tribe in the Ladies Room as we discuss all the random things happening in real time (hints the title chile lol). Shoutout to our good Sis Candace who’s on vacay-miss you, mean it! From Juneteenth to SITW, Summer 2022 has started with a bang. From Beyoncé and Drake’s latest bops, Chris Brown’s growth over the years, and Roe vs. Wade being overturned (we’re mad as hell BTW!)
And wth happened to Omarion and Ray J’s vocals?! That versus shouldn’t NEVER happened-we weep for our childhood!
And wth happened to Omarion and Ray J’s vocals?! That versus shouldn’t NEVER happened-we weep for our childhood!
Jun 27, 202253:51
When Things Fall Apart
*Warning* The Tribe opens up with a sing along song chile….
🗣Clean up on aisle #3! What do you do when the sisterhood ain’t sisterhood’ing-and in adulthood nonetheless?! The Ladies discuss when things fell apart within the Tribe, and how we came out on the other side of disconnect and differences, stronger. Vulnerability can be a very scary place, but the Ladies are clear that the bond they’ve created is one they’re all willing to work on #AlwaysUs🤞🏽
🗣Clean up on aisle #3! What do you do when the sisterhood ain’t sisterhood’ing-and in adulthood nonetheless?! The Ladies discuss when things fell apart within the Tribe, and how we came out on the other side of disconnect and differences, stronger. Vulnerability can be a very scary place, but the Ladies are clear that the bond they’ve created is one they’re all willing to work on #AlwaysUs🤞🏽
Jun 13, 202201:08:55
It's Our Anniversary
*Ques Tony! Toni! Tone’!”* Do you know what today is?! It’s our Anniversary! Join The Tribe in the Ladies Room as they celebrate the show’s 1st Birthday. Now at the midpoint of Season 2, the Ladies share what they’ve learned as Podcasters, favorite moments, and things to come for our listeners. Honorable mention of Candace and Jessica’s rap skills (against Gabrielle’s wishes-per usual🙄)
May 30, 202239:32
Living In the Lap of Luxury
Will the girls every be released from the chokehold that white toe nail polish has us under?! Join the Tribe as we discuss our idea of personal luxury. Fragrances, silk robes, candles, wine, and hired help- the ladies share what luxury looks like to them these days. We also take a walk down memory lane of what we once considered “luxury” back in the day…Because if you didn’t have a MAC lipgloss, “Oyster Girl” or “Oh Baby” were you even that girl, Sis? If you ever plan to have Jessica over, please have the appropriate glassware for her beverage because #ClassyLady …..and Ambrosia has yet to oblige Gabrielle with ANY of her requested outfit/hair requests *inserts eye roll here*
May 16, 202242:56
Summer, Is that You?
Bet ya’ll didn’t know that Jess could beatbox?! Please be advised that The Tribe fully intends to be outside OUTSIDE for the duration of Summer 2022-to include everything from day drinking, travel, winery visits, boat rides, and home gatherings (now accepting group cookout invites!). Gas is STILL $873976 per gallon; but what’s the alternative, walking?! The collective desires a free calendar in this season- do not attempt to overbook the girls, respectfully. And hold the orange juice for Candace’s mimosa this Summer, thanks. And while we have your attentions, should you receive an invite to an event, please note that making to-go plates prematurely and taking back liquor you brought to the function will forever be tacky AF! #WithLove #WearYaMask
May 02, 202246:03
Life Will Learn You
Allergy season in the DMV ain’t playing fair! Also, adulting is very ghetto! Join The Tribe as we discuss expectations placed upon women in their 20s-30s, and things we grew up thinking/knowing just because someone told us it was so…and finding out now that it was all a lie & nobody really knows what they’re doing half the time as an adult. Bonus: Realizing that more people do coke (as in cocaine) than one would think🤷🏽♀️
Apr 18, 202258:55
Fresh Prince vs. Everybody Hates Chris
How often have you felt unprotected as a black woman? Furthermore, how would you prefer your significant other to defend your honor if the opportunity presented itself? Join us in The Ladies Room as we unpack the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock Oscars slap, behaving poorly in front of company, and our collective desire for someone to tell Kanye West to go in the house.
Apr 04, 202251:23
Self Care is Not Selfish
First let us say, these gas prices are ghetto!! The Ladies catch up on Netflix series “Love is blind”, (Spoiler Alert) with an important message of choose yourself first !! We discuss how we show ourselves self love and what it means to us. Speaking of self love, What does self care look like to you? We could talk about this for hours and hours! (Cue MuniLong)
Mar 21, 202230:36
Social Media-ish
Episode #2 introduces our “Letters to the Ladies” segment, where we give our 2 cents on the effects social media can have on today’s relationships. What’s the protocol for posting your significant other? Are shared passwords/passcodes an invasion of privacy? Join us in The Ladies Room as we discuss the our individual takes on social media etiquette while dating.
Feb 21, 202248:26
Guess Who's Bizzacckkkk
Happy 2022!!! In this season’s opener, The Tribe welcomes listeners back with a brief recaps of 2021, and a look ahead for 2022. The ladies talk planning for half marathons, wedding songs, actually finishing books we’ve purchased, Ambrosia’s love for Pinterest, and a collective fan girl moment for Andre Caldwell! #WearYaMask
Feb 07, 202231:31
Hey Siri.. Play 90's R&B
It's the SEASON FINALE!!!
Where were you when you first heard Mary J Blige’s “Share My Word?” Did T-Pain really ruin music which autotune?! And when did men stop begging via love ballads? Join the Tribe as they discuss all things 90’s R&B and the feelings that genre creates 20+ years later (Shoutout to DJ Candace on the 1’s and 2’s). *We Do Not Own The Rights To This Music*
We thank you for the support and love we have received during season 1
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Aug 23, 202101:31:58
Change Clothes And Go
Gone are the days of the Apple Bottoms jeans and boots with the fur but if you know you know! We take it down fashion memory lane in this episode and throw it back to the 99 and the 2000s.
Aug 09, 202157:57
Side Effects of the Pandemic
It was all fun and games until March arrived. COVID-19 came, saw and left us with very little edges chile. In this episode we share our pandemic experiences, the best that 2020 had to offer and the moments when ish got real.
Our condolences and sympathies to those who lost loved ones due to COVID-19.
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Jul 26, 202149:45
Forgive Us For Our Twenties.
In this episode we reminisce on our first decade of adulthood. We took trips on buddy passes, indulged in hotel parties and had some unforgettable college nights. While some of it is a blur; in the pre Instagram, Uber and Facetime era we enjoyed life and learned many valuable lessons along the way.
Jul 12, 202148:52
Dating Be Like
Does his zodiac really matter? After how many dates should we as women foot the bill? Introducing new guys to our family/friends and getting to know theirs…..or not. We also discuss the difference in dating in our 20s vs. 30s and share our best dates.
Jun 28, 202148:49
In All Seriousness...
Was Martin really that funny tho?! We talk gender self-identification options, inappropriate gym jokes, the late DMX, and racism in 2021. Trigger warning: Gabrielle is a “Cuss Girl” and she makes no apology.
Jun 14, 202135:12
You're Not Going To Take My Leg
The ladies discuss dieting, health scares, fasting, and physical fitness for those 30 somethings.
May 31, 202136:59
Sisterhood
Who’s your “I’m on my way” Sis? The Tribe takes it back to how we all connected, defining sisterhood, seasonal friendships, and hating ass hoes (read “toxic femininity”). Shout out to Ambrosia for being the nucleus of this bond.
May 17, 202132:18
Code Switching is a Bitch.
The ladies discuss being black in the workplace, problematic coworkers and navigating the stereotypes of being a black woman in corporate America.
May 03, 202140:57
Lovers & Friends
The Ladies meet to discuss Valentines Day expectations, share past Valentine's Day experiences and discuss gift giving and receiving.
Feb 15, 202138:03