Rants and Revelations Podcast with Dana B and Michelle
By Rants and Revelations
Rants and Revelations Podcast with Dana B and MichelleSep 01, 2021
RandR 053. Couch Therapy: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone
Tap in as we discuss business ideas, Elaine Welteroth's Masterclass and one thing we each want to do to step out of our comfort zone before the year is over!
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RandR 052. "Youth is Really Wasted on the Young"
Are you sure you're living your BEST life? Are you doing something that challenges you, scares you, makes you feel alive? In this episode, we challenge you and ourselves to not waste our youth. We want to look back and say we lived a life well-lived. Tap in!
RandR 051. The Verzuz Battle: Soul Care v. Self Care
We know "self care" is a popular buzz word nowadays but have you ever thought about "soul care"? Is soul care a real thing? What's the difference between soul care and self care? What are some ways to care for ourselves and our soul? We ponder all of these questions during this episode. Tap in!
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RandR 050. Can We REALLY Have It All?
Do you feel pressure to be picture perfect and to be all things to all people? Well sis (or bro), that's virtually impossible! Let's talk about it.
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RandR 049. Dealing with Divorce
In this week's episode, we sit down with Candice (@beeingcandice) and talk transitions! Transitioning in your career, in your business, to a new city and even transitioning out of relationships, more specifically, a marriage. Candice is candid and shares gems that so many of us can apply and learn from. Take a listen and let us know the revelations you got from this episode!
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RandR 048. Haitian President Assassinated?!!? + Candid Conversations
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RandR 047. Black Girl Bosses (Torie) Part II
If you book a service with Torie, use the code: RantsandRevelations for a special #RandRTribe discount.
You can find her on instagram @victoriebeautyglamspa.
You can listen to her podcast on all things business, beauty and skin care--The Glow Honey Podcast.
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RandR 046. Celebrity Hot Topics!
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RandR 045. Black Girl Bosses (Torie) Part 1
Tune in for the first of our Black Girl Bosses episodes where we sit down with one of our closest friends and fellow Black Girl Boss, Torie.
You can find her on instagram @victoriebeautyglamspa.
You can listen to her podcast on all things business, beauty and skin care--The Glow Honey Podcast.
And if you're ever in Oklahoma or in one of the cities she does her glam pop up spas, be sure to schedule time to get your selfceare and glow on! Let her know RandR sent you for a special discount! https://victorie-beauty-llc.square.site
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RandR 044. Are You a Public Success but a Private Failure?
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RandR 043. Couch Therapy: Tomfoolery
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RandR 042. Pressures to be Curvy: Stereotypes in the Black Community & Surgery
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RandR 041. Pressures to be Curvy: Social Media & the Kardashians
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RandR 040. Lets Talk Hot Topics and Growing Up Haitian
Tap in as Michelle and Dana talk about the Joe Budden podcast fiasco, Porsha's new fiancé and what it was like growing up in a Haitian household.
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RandR 039. Come to LA with Us! (Verbal Vlog)
Hotel:
Hotel Indigo (DTLA)
Restaurants and Vibes:
The Original Pantry (in DTLA)
Rooftop at Wayfarer Hotel (DTLA)
Pharaoh Karaoke Lounge on Wiltshire Blvd
Dulan’s (Crenshaw)
Catch LA (Melrose Ave)
Cecconi’s West Hollywood (Melrose Ave)
Strada Eatery & Bar (DTLA)
Nobu Los Angeles
Beaches Weho (West Hollywood)
RandR 038. Girl Chat: Heaux Tales Part 2
The fun continues! Check out Part 2 of our Heaux Tales episode and as always let us know what you think!
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RandR 037. Girl Talk: Heaux Tales Part 1.
Any Jazmine Sullivan fans out there?!?! This episode was inspired by her 2020 EP, Heaux Tales, (extra brownie points if you can tell us what EP stands for without googling it)! Tune in and as always, join the convo on IG and let us know your thoughts on sex, love and money in the comments--or our DMs.
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RandR 036. Its Our Anniversary!!
We did it guys!!! *in VP Kamala Harris' voice* And by we, we mean YOU and us! Thank you for every listen, every share, every review, every like and every bit of support. We appreciate the RandR Tribe for rocking with us for 1 year now! Its only up from here. For this special edition, we took feedback from y'all and did a visual podcast!!! Be sure to check it out on IG and leave a comment. Love y'all!
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RandR 035. Should Men Profit from Giving Women Relationship Advice?
RandR Tribe, tap in as we discuss how we feel when "experts" like Derrick Jaxn, to name one, sit in their car and give women advice on dating and relationships! We had a lot to say and want to hear your thoughts too. Share your Rants and Revelations with us @RantsandRevelations.tv
RandR 034. Dealing with Your Insecurities
RandR Tribe! We're talking Insecure this episode and we don't mean the show. Tap in then be sure to follow us on IG and let us know your thoughts.
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RandR 033. Girl Chat: Malcolm and Marie
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RandR 032. The Consistency Game
Often, we think perfection is what gets us to success. But what we've learned from personal experience and working on RandR every month is CONSISTENCY beats perfection. Every. Single. Time. Tap in, RandR Tribe.
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RandR 031. Let's Talk Love Languages
Since it's the month of love it's only right that we talk about Love Languages! In this episode we focus on the 5 Love Languages created by Gary Chapmen, give examples of each one, and of course chat about our top languages.
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RandR 030. "Situationships" Couch Therapy
Dated a family member in the past, saying someone else’s name during sex, cheating in long distance relationships and some other situations! Tune in to hear our conversation pulled from @the_situationship's IG page!
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RandR 029. Is Singleness a Curse?
Single, married, relationshipped or not-- tune into this conversation then tap in on IG!
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RandR 028. Things to Look Forward to in 2021
Its January! New year, new month and its our birthday month! Tune in as we discuss our 2021 outlook. To view the short film Dana is in, search "When will it be MY time? Movie (Short Film)" on Youtube.
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RandR 027. You're Average AT BEST
Check out this episode for a good girls chat and kiki with Michelle and Dana B. If you don't know what we're talking about just from the title-- you know we'll bring you right up to speed.
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RandR 026. Throw Out Your New Year's Resolution
As we approach the new year, most people are setting goals for 2021. Listen in as Michelle and Dana B. discuss how to work towards accomplishing your goals no matter if it's Jan 1st or July 31st. Conversation inspired by the book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad One by James Clear.
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RandR 025. Settling for Good Enough is Not Good Enough!
“No, I do not choose the path of wild and radical and authentic love, even though I know I am dying without it. I think I'll just settle for "good enough.”— Enchanted Love x Marianne Williamson
On this episode of Rants and Revelations, Michelle and Dana first share which “Girlfriends” character they find most relatable. They then discuss what does it mean to settle for good enough in the areas of relationships, self and purpose. Tune in and then follow us on IG to tap into the conversation!
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RandR 022. Ho, Ho, Ho! Dealing with Difficult Family during the Holidays
Family can be tough. The holidays can be tough. Here are some tips on how to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones even when they drive you up a wall. And if you need some virtual holiday celebration ideas- we got that too!
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RandR 024. Couch Therapy: How do I Survive Corporate America?!
Petty bosses, dealing with promotions and racially insensitive colleagues. Listen to Michelle and Dana B.'s take on how to survive corporate America no matter who is trying to stop your bag!
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RandR 023. Attitude of Gratitude/Prayer of Gratitude
As 2020 winds down and we go into the holidays, this is the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on everything we have to be grateful about during this trying year. Tune in as Michelle and Dana B. discuss why an attitude of gratitude is important and what they are grateful for. Link to Prayers of Gratitude: https://connectusfund.org/11-short-prayers-of-gratitude-to-god-for-blessing
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RandR 019. Go Vote! Lets talk about the Electoral College
Doing our small part in encouraging our listeners to GO OUT AND VOTE! In this episode, we discuss why voting is important, how to find your ballot measures prior to voting (www.ncsl.org) and what is the Electoral College and why it exists.
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RandR 021. Storytime: Dating is Ghetto!
Tune in as Dana and Michelle discuss the worst dating experience ever! If you have any horror dating stories to share, please slide in our DMs on instagram @RantsandRevelations.tv and let us know!
RandR 020. Bringing Ourselves to Couch Therapy! "How to deal with Transitions"
Taking a page from Jada Pinkett's book, your RandR co-hosts bring themselves to Couch Therapy! Dana and Michelle have gone through a lot of changes recently and on this episode they share their experience with you and provide some advice on how to navigate your own transitions.
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RandR 018. Couch Therapy: Should She Date Guy 1, Guy 2 or Both?
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Tune in to this episode for a good laugh and a saucy couch therapy session! Let us know your thoughts--especially if you've faced this dilemma before.
RandR 017. What will a Post COVID-19 World Look Like?
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If we were to describe 2020 in one word, it would be COVID. But for this episode, we get into our "Thats So Raven" bag and try to see what a post COVID-19 world would look like. Take a listen and then slide into our DMs with you hope is different at the end of this pandemic.
RandR 016. How to Navigate Changing Friendships
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Strawberries and Lemons Topic: Rest in Peace, Chadwick Boseman. May your memory live with us forever.
In today's episode, we discuss friends. Friendships are a crucial part of all our lives. But even the best friendships, just like all other relationships, come with changes. This episode, Michelle and Dana B. discuss how to deal with those changes in order to preserve your friendship.
RandR 015. Faking Black Wealth; Can We Enjoy Luxury?
The YouTube video that started this entire discussion: “Black People Rather LOOK RICH Than ACTUALLY BE RICH” on Anthony Oneal’s channel. Do you agree or disagree? Listen in as Dana and Michelle discuss “black wealth” and luxury, hating on the internet and is Oprah the only example of wealth for us?
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RandR 014. Sis, How's Your Mental Health in 2020?
Whew, chile! 2020 has put us through the ringer and it's only August. Tune in as Michelle and Dana talk about their mental health journey this year and how they're coping during this dual pandemic.
This episode's Strawberries and Lemons: the hype around Netflix bringing back several classic 90s sitcoms.
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RandR 013. Our Tea on Being Snatched in 2020
Is it too late to tackle those fitness goals in 2020? We think NOT! Tune in as Dana B and Michelle discuss all things fitness, exercise, and being snatched despite life changes and setbacks (thanks to the Rona) being thrown our way.
Strawberries and Lemons topic: Our thoughts on the Netflix movie Fatal Affair featuring Nia Long and Omar Epps.
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RandR 012. Entanglements and Men (NOT) Handling Rejection
RandR Tribe, we had to talk about it! Tune in as Michelle and Dana B. weigh in on the whole Jada/Will Smith/August Alsina debacle for the Strawberries and Lemons topic of the day. And then they discuss the men handling rejection. Can men handle rejection well? Why or why not? Let us know your thoughts on instagram: @RantsandRevelations.tv!
RandR 011. How to Set Boundaries to Protect Yourself and Your Relationships
On this episode of Rants and Revelations, we are talking the B word- BOUNDARIES. It can be hard to stand up for yourself to your loved ones or in the workplace. But today, we discuss a personal experience with boundaries, the importance of setting them and a few tips on how to effectively put some in place to protect you and your relationships.
Strawberries and Lemons Topic: the many businesses who are now pledging their support to #BLM.
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RandR 010. Social Trends That We're Leaving Behind in 2020
Cancel culture, Tik Tok, IG bodies and flat tummy tea are just a few things we hope to leave behind this year! Tune in as Michelle and Dana B. discuss why these trends must go! Follow Rants and Revelations on instagram @RantsandRevelations.tv and let us know what social trends you want to see end NOW
RandR 009. Hot Girl Summer Throwback
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Check out this throwback episode of RandR! This was recorded last year when RandR was just a dream. We never thought this episode would see the light of day but as summer 2020 draws near and we see the growth we've experienced even in this short time, we thought we'd share young Michelle and Dana with you. Get ready to laugh and hear our dialogue on the true definition of "Hot Girl Summer". Let us know your thoughts on rantsandrevelations.tv or tweet our twitter liason: itsdanabee!
RandR 008. Couch Therapy: How do I get out of a Funk?
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Hey guys! So we started a new advice-based series called Couch Therapy! This is where we dive into questions sent in to us by our listeners and we give our opinion. We are not professionals so in all our advice-giving, take what you need and leave behind whatever does not serve you and your situation. In this episode, we discuss getting out of a funk. Be sure to check us out on IG and let us know what do you do when you need a pick me up.
Do you need some couch therapy? Send us a DM on IG, email: rantsandrevelations.tv@gmail.com or voice memo!
RandR 007. Is College REALLY Worth It?
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From the RantsandRevelations Team: Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020! Though they were not able to enjoy traditional graduation ceremonies, we have loved seeing how the world has come together to celebrate this class and their accomplishments; from drive-through parades to virtual graduation commencement ceremonies (like the one put on by Facebook), the love has been real. Listen to Dana and Michelle's thoughts about their college experiences and now looking back, if they think it was worth the hype. We also suggest some questions to consider when making this decision or helping someone else make the decision. Check us out on IG: @RantsandRevelations.tv and let us know what you think! Or tweet our Twitter liaison: @itsdanabee!
RandR 006. How to Push Through When Life Doesn't Go as Planned
In the words of the great philosopher Missy Elliot, "Is it worth it? Let me work it. I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it". We all thought this year was going to be our year! We were all going to secure the bag, travel, try new things, live life to the fullest! And it's not to say that it will not happen, but the truth is: life isn't going as planned for a lot of us right now. Listen for 3 tips on how to redirect when life is not going as planned!
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RandR 005. "Quarantine and Chill" With Us
2020 was supposed to be OUR year! We were supposed to secure the bag, elevate, glow up, travel, slay, ALLLLL that! But then Covid-19 hit us and made us take a seat. But despite the fear that we're being fed by the media, it's not all bad! Quarantine and Chill with us here at Rants and Revelations and see what we've been doing and how we've still been able to evolve during this difficult time (IG: rantsandrevelations.tv).
RandR 004. Talking About The Girls (Meg the Stallion & Beyonce and Kerry Washington & Reese Witherspoon)
Tune in to this episode of Rants and Revelations where we discuss the Savage remix and Little Fires Everywhere 🔥 LISTEN! We are talking about all the girls and want to know what you think. Slide in our DMs on instagram at rantsandrevelations.tv