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Engaged after six months? Yes! My guest, Morghen, shares how she met and married her hubby all while balancing her new business. We chat about having it all and how to balance while still making your relationship a priority.

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Can you swipe for love? Our guest Naomi, swiped yes to her now fiance on Tinder. I chat with Naomi about declaring she will meet someone in January 2020 no matter what is going on. Her manifestation game was strong.

“He was just cute,” She said so she swiped yes to her future hubby.

Hop into this mini-series of Love on the Apps, as Morgane unpacks what it’s like to meet and marry in 2022.

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What’s it like to be a Black woman therapist in today’s time? Our guest, Casondra (Candi) Foster left a job after being told her call time was too long. Her response was, “Call time is too long? I’m a therapist.”

During BIPOC Mental Health Month, the Young Black MRS team unpacks what it’s like to be a Black female therapist in 2022. Plus Casondra is a Christian therapist, so there are levels to the conversations she brings to this episode of the podcast. Morgane and Casondra unpack “old school” church thinking, how the murder of George Floyd impacted her practice, and of course her 15-year marriage.

As Young Black MRS takes a Spring Break, we've compiled a few of our favorite financial clips in honor of Financial Literacy Month.

Crushes, we all have them but have you married your crush?

In this episode, Morgane chats with Keda about having a secret crush on her now wife.

Morgane shakes her curls at quitters after seeing an opening act.

Morgane gushes about her Grammy party treats and chews on corn dogs in the What You Chewin’ segment.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Keda:

Keda is a graduate of Wilberforce University where she met and developed a crush on her now-wife. She admitted having a secret crush on her wife but never acted on it and the two remained friends until they decided to move forward as a couple after working together.

Keda’s coming out wasn’t too challenging. Her friends and family quickly accepted the couple because of how romantic her wife is towards Keda.

Just nine months after they started dating, Keda was engaged. They practiced Love University, a creative, university-themed framework to evaluate and strengthen their relationship, to solidify their relationship.

With Love University, they rate their communication skills, complete scenarios, or use an A-Z index of conversation starters to bond and track the progress of their relationship.

Currently Keda and her wife are married and planning their dream destination wedding for April 2023.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and Keda on social media. Let them know what you thought of this episode.

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How far are you willing to go for love?

In this episode, Morgane chats with Jennifer about meeting her future husband in middle school. Though we all don’t experience marrying your prom date, Jennifer’s relationship wasn’t quite the 90s rom-com.

Morgane shakes her curls at the following milestones. Milestones tend to make you feel like you are behind. But those goals might just be someone else’s goals, not yours. Live your life the way you choose.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Jennifer:

Jennifer is born and raised in Kansas City and she reps Kansas City to the fullest. You can tell by the twos Kansas City sidebar at the top of the conversation.

Once we got into Jennifer’s love story, it could almost be taken straight from a movie. Jennifer’s future husband asked her to be his girlfriend in band class while the two were in middle school. The two finally get together after going to the prom together, and the rest was history.

Well sort of.

Long-distance became a leading character in this love story. Along with the sound of Skype calls, Jennifer kept missing as she was living her best life in Washington, DC for the first two years of college. Despite Howard's handsome, chocolate men, Jennifer knew she only wanted her future hubby and took a giant leap to show her commitment.

She transferred from her very prestigious HBCU to a local college just to be two hours away from her boyfriend. Those next to years were the toughest years of their relationship.

In marriage, Morgane and Jennifer both related on romanticizing marriages based on TV. As well as the true meaning of intimacy. Here’s a hint, it’s not sex.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and all of our guests on social media. Let them know what you thought of this episode.

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What’s your love story?

There are so many paths that lead to marriage these days. My guests, Shyanne, Victoria, and La’trisha, share their love stories, leading to their MRS status.

In this episode, we explore multiple ways you can meet your future spouse. Whether meeting your spouse happens to you in high school, at work, or even on social media, love is out there.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and all of our guests on social media. Let them know what you thought of this episode.

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Can you find love after divorce?  In this episode, Morgane chats with Jessica of UnMUTE Your Mic about finding love again and dating with intention after divorce. Many believe that divorce is the end, but Jessica and I chat about finding a happy, healthy marriage even if the first marriage didn't work out.

Morgane shakes her curls at the feeling like you are behind in life. Morgane believes that it will happen for you when it’s your time to have the house, the job, the husband, or the baby.

Morgane chews, well reflects, on her Beet Ravioli dish during What You Chewin’. The ravioli filling was almond ricotta and the brown butter sauce also had a splash of lemon and dijon mustard.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Jessica Terry:

Jessica is a multi-hyphenate. She’s a teacher, a podcaster, an advocate, and of course a Young Black MRS. She met her now-husband at work. After a year of dating, she was engaged in September and married in November!

Because Jessica is a divorcee, she knew what she wanted in a partner. She knew that when her morals and values didn’t match it was time to end things. With her husband, Austin, she knew him initially as a friend which made it easier to quickly switch from friend to lover. 

What's it like dating and getting married during a pandemic?

Dating during the pandemic meant so many park dates. Jessica and her spouse were both laid off from their jobs, allowing them to connect with each other more closely. The two were able to go to the park or work out with no distractions. Jessica felt as if she was on an intimate dating show.

The wedding moved quickly for a multitude of factors. The pandemic played a large role but also because the two wanted to move in together as both leases were up. Jessica's relative helped plan the wedding during the time most of her family was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dating with intention allowed Jessica to find her life partner. 

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and Jessica on social media. Let the pair know what you thought of this episode.

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Welcome to the season four premiere of Young Black MRS. In this episode, Morgane chats with Meshia of Dimensions of Succes about how finances affect your marriage in the Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at the idea of reels speaking to her. To put it more clearly, she chats about some concepts of some recent Instagram reels topics.

She chews on Greek Donuts with agave and pistachios during What You Chewin’.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Roymeshia (Meshia) Simmons

Meshia is a single mother, active member of the Air Force, and a recent divorcee. Her love story wasn’t a Cinderella story. Early on red flags flew but the two proceeded. After a traumatic health scare, the two grew much closer.

But unfortunately, after marital counseling, Meshia knew it was time to end things. Her faith was shaken during the divorce process but she is optimistic that there is love after divorce. Even though there might still be “pee” in the dating pool.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and Meshia on social media. Let the pair know what you thought of this episode.

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In this episode, Morgane chats with LaTrisha about her recent wedding Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at the awkwardness of asking about people’s vaccination status. As the holidays come, it’s tricky to know the best way to manage this unique situation.

She chews on garlicky chickpea spaghetti squash dish. Even with a few swaps, this dish was delicious.

In the Main Event, La’Trisha and Morgane noticed their similarities in their relationship. Both are September brides. Both met husbands while working. Both kept their future husbands kind of in the friend zone for several years.

La’Trisha was in a long-term relationship in her early 20s that didn’t work out. After the breakup, she decided to embrace the single life, but her future husband derailed her plans after four months.

La’Trisha had her dream wedding in Virginia Beach. Unfortunately, she had to move the wedding three times because of venue issues. Luckily for La’Trisha’s mother is a wedding planner and helped with the bulk of the planning but the couple used a day of coordinator. The two shared how the wedding planning process brought out a unique side of each of them. And the awkwardness of not having all guests there.

We even talked about the budget for planning a destination wedding. As well as La’Trisha’s financial horror story from her decorator.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and La’Trisha on social media. Let the pair know what you thought of this episode.

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In this episode, Morgane chats with Shyanne about her recent wedding, Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at people believing they should be invited to your wedding but really shouldn’t. And let’s not talk about allowing others to see your guests list.

She chews on Jollof Rice with Jackfruit tips and rosemary carrots during What You Chewin’.

Shyanne is an opera singer and an assistant to a pastor. In August, she married her beau, George. Snapchat helped her meet her husband through a sexpert social media page. Shyanne slides in George’s DMs to express her interest in him. As a nudist, Shyanne was pleased she could genuinely be herself while talking to him via FaceTime. Unfortunately, with restrictions in New York, Shyanne had to switch to Houston. Despite a bit of drama, the wedding was loaded with little surprise touches to honor the couple’s deceased parents.  We also discussed the importance of pre-marital counseling.

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In the main event, Morgane speaks to Victoria, a personal trainer at MJ Fitness. The two discuss her experience preparing for her wedding. Victoria starts by sharing her love story with her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and the importance of growing together. Victoria and Ryan are in an interracial relationship and have encountered a variety of responses. She learned that focusing and building a relationship around character and values has been key in their success and allowed her to take the high road in the face of disapproval that came her way. 

Victoria also shares her amazing proposal story. Her advice from having worked in the industry for any engaged couple is to start planning and preparing early. She also warns about managing unreasonable demands that guests make and making sure parents are not so involved with the wedding planning that they do not have time to enjoy the celebration. Morgane and Victoria also touch on the value of coordinators, especially as it gets closer to the wedding, the importance of budgeting, managing a wedding during COVID, her favorite aspects of the wedding, and what she is looking forward to. Victoria is excited about her special day and her joy shined through with every word. 

Morgane shakes her curls at being obsessed with losing weight to fit a dress rather than celebrating the beautiful person you are on your wedding day.

She also chews on a Cuban-inspired plant-based pulled pork bowl made with shredded mushrooms marinated in citrus, roasted broccoli, and cilantro-lime rice. The bold flavors in this dish are simply delicious!

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In this episode, Morgane chats with Julie, Owner, and Planner at Fiore Events in the Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at the lack of sanctity of marriage. After reading an article in GQ  and a magazine’s social media post about open marriages. Morgane’s take on the topic with ease.

Morgane has really loved the meal delivery services lately. She chews on gnocchi with zucchini, tomatoes, and a creamy lemon sauce. during What You Chewin’.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event:

Who is Julie?

Julie started as a planner because of her love for planning weddings. But she truly started learning from her experience with event planning while working at a nonprofit. After getting married in 2018, she took the leap to start her business shortly after.

She offers services for both planning and coordinator. The difference here is with planning vs coordinating is Julie is way more involved with the details of the event. As with coordinating she may start about 8 weeks out from the wedding to really pull the final touches together.  Most of the full planning clients come to Julie without the date or the venue.

How are you pivoting with your couples?

“We are holding on and hanging out for the best. We are trying to keep everyone as calm as possible,” Julie said about her experience.  There’s a 2021 wedding boom. Because venues are so booked because of 2020, it has been referred to as the wedding boom. 

What was wedding planning like in a pandemic?

Though her average wedding range was 15-25, she only planned three weddings during 2020. “I know when you start a business, the third year is kind of your benchmark, but with 2020 that got threw out of the water,” Julie explained.

All the venue staff is masked, the coordinators are masked, and even the guests must be masked. The couple was able to not wear masks. More rural Missouri had no mask mandates. Some couples have even moved their weddings to rural Missouri to get away from wearing masks.

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Micro-weddings are now a thing. Some people call them small weddings. The technical number is under 15 people, but some couples have under 100 guests to their wedding.  Julie has noticed there’s a lot more RSVP than usual. It’s more like 5% of people that decline over the average 15%.

How did the bride and groom cope during this time?

“ I have to give them such huge credits because they (my bride and groom) just took it with so much grace," Julie describes.  

What is the role of a coordinator?

The coordinator works with all people involved from the venue to the caterer, the couple, and even the family. This role also puts out “fires”. A coordinator has the resources and the connections with local venues, photographers, DJs, etc. in case of an issue.

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In this episode, Morgane chats with Stephanie of Pretty and Planned about it was to be a wedding planner in the Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at people not showing up to events. If Morgane says she’ll be there. She’ll be there.

She chews on a spicy red pepper gazpacho during What You Chewin’.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Stephanie of Pretty and Planned

Who is Stephanie?

One of the highlights of Stephanie’s job as Lead Planner at Pretty and Planned is she gets to work with people on the happiest day of their lives. Wedding planning has been a dream of Stephanie’s since childhood. She gained her start in the industry through an internship. Planning was somewhat of a side gig until she gave birth to her child.

Why hire a wedding planner?

“As a newly engaged person, you don’t know what you don’t know,” Stephanie says. Wedding planners have the experience of seeing things, knowing vendors, and just being tapped into the wedding space. In Stephanie’s case, she typically averages about 35-40 weddings a year, which will only help her guide potential brides/grooms towards an amazing wedding day.

What was wedding planning like in a pandemic?

“It was a make or break year,” Stephanie recalls about 2020. Unfortunately, Stephanie did see some vendors not making it through the year with their business. Stephanie led with a backup plan approach as restrictions were constantly changing from county to county. Micro weddings and normal weddings were two popular terms in 2020. A micro wedding was limited to about 10 or fewer people. Guests may be treated to a dinner at an upscale restaurant afterward or a backyard dinner. And normal weddings would be defined as no restrictions on the guest list.

How did the bride and groom cope during this time?

“I had so many of my past brides reach out to me, just saying we are so happy we did it. There were a lot of tearful phone calls,” Stephanie reflects. As a planner, Stephanie wears many hats but in 2020 she wore the big sister hat quite a few times. She offered practical advice and a listening ear for her clients.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and Stephanie on social media. Let the pair know what you thought of this episode.

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Welcome to the mid-season premiere of Young Black MRS. In this episode, Morgane chats with Lea of Mpower Finance about how finances affect your marriage in the Main Event.

Morgane shakes her curls at the idea of marriage being a business decision. Spoiler alert, Morgane is more focused on a long-term partnership.

She chews on vegan-friendly Mexican food from a local restaurant during What You Chewin’.

Here are the key takeaways from the Main Event with Lea of Mpower Finance

Mpower Finance offers education on retirement, estate planning, couple financial planning, and more.

Lea started saving for retirement in her early teenage years and that saving has yielded her over 60K. She learned her great money mindset from her parents, who served as parents and mentors to her in her youth. Though her parents also had humble beginnings, they focused on generational wealth for Lea. This set a strong foundation for Lea to pass along to her daughters.

Mpower Finance offers an online course called Empowered Couples. During this course, Lea and her team do provide excel worksheets to help track the couple’s finances but that information is only shared between the couple. This program helps facilitate the conversation about the couple’s values and goals within their union.

During our discussion about how money affects marriage, the topic of shared accounts did pop up. How did Lea reply...with research of course. Stats show that 95% of couples with shared income are reportedly happier in the relationship. Lea believes this might be true because of the total transparency in the marriage.

So what’s on the horizon for your money? Reports have shown that spending has dramatically decreased since the pandemic. However, with more activities opening up, Lea recommends being cautious with your spending. Consider your couple goals and values before discretionary spending.

Shifting your mindset over money in marriage means a few things. First, shift your mindset to us not me. If you hate the word budget like Lea, reclaim the word by calling it a spending plan. Lea also is an avid investor and prefers investing your money over putting it in a savings account.

Let’s keep the conversation going by connecting with Morgane and Lea on social media. Let the pair know what you thought of this episode.

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On this episode of Young Black MRS, Morgane discusses being a Young Black MRS with mom, wife, model and YouTuber, Rhesa. She has an amazing love story that will warm your heart. The two have a deep and honest conversation about marriage, family, friends, and partnership. Rhesa offers a treasure trove of advice on balancing goals with family, finding purpose as a woman, wife, and mother, exploring identity and not getting lost in a spouse's identity, how friendships change in marriage, and a little bit about her  YouTube channel. 

Have you and your spouse or special somebody ever had the talk about the role a spouse is supposed to play? Bump that. Morgane is shakin' her curls at the expectations we place on our loved ones or they place on us relationship norms such as cooking and cleaning. In a partnership, when you know your strengths, play to them and let your significant other play to theirs.

Keep your napkins close. Morgane is chewin' on a tofu scramble burrito. That is an egg scramble but made with tofu. Add some peppers, mushrooms, onions, jalapenos, taco sauce, and a little harissa olive oil and then stuff onto a tortilla. You now have a filling, spicy (maybe too spicy) and flavorful meal. As a bonus, any leftover tofu scramble can be used in other meals.

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On this episode of Young Black MRS, Morgane has invited her line sister Jessica to discuss womanhood. Jessica is an entrepreneur, accountant, model, and a mother of twins. She is real, honest, and tells it like it is. They chat about the essence of womanhood starting with the romanticizing of womanhood and its origins in missing conversations of life. Jessica drops gems on the voices of women, the strength of womanhood, and creating spaces for empowerment. They also touch on role models of womanhood, the pressure of expectations, the impact of friendships.

With May being Mental Health month and Morgane being an advocate, she is not shakin' her curls today. Instead, she is speaking from the heart about making sure you take care of yourself. Back-to-back losses in her family and the lack of time to grieve and recover made her realize the importance of rest and self-care. 

Morgane is sipping on hot chocolate elevated with a special ingredient: Apothokary's "Chill the F* Out" elixir. This cortisol targeting supplement boosts your mood, focus, and vibe while putting you into a state of relaxation. Made from reishi mushrooms, ashwagandha, raw cacao, the elixir will add a subtle mint taste to your drink. Be prepared. You will be asleep in no time.

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In this episode of Young Black Mrs, Morgane chats social media and personal brands with Danielle, the owner of the digital branding company Octane Design Studios and co-host of the More Than Graphics Podcast. In addition, she is a mother of four, wife, lover of cosplay, live MMA, and chai tea. The pair discuss the value of a personal brand and the importance of function and purpose. Danielle offers tips on how to become an Instagram influencer and some strategies that can be employed to develop a personal brand. Look out for the gems she drops on finding fun and creative ways to repurpose your content for a greater impact and reach.

Morgane is not chewin' on anything this episode...Instead, she is taking a sip of a lavender London Fog latte! A timely tea for warmer days, this tea's special ingredient is a lavender simple syrup. The essence of the lavender, creaminess of the oat milk, and richness of the black tea make for a relaxing and complex treat.

When you're scrolling through social media, do you ever come across a post about somebody's triumph and feel some type of way? Morgane is shakin' her curls at our tendency to compare our progress with others. There is a huge difference between using the success we see on social media as an inspiration for our journeys and making it the standard to live up to. Reflecting on that difference is key to respecting the challenges that others overcome to achieve success and learning what we need to advance.

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On this episode of Young Black MRS, Morgane discusses batching cooking with Stephanie, the Veeg Mama. Stephanie is a plant-based meal planning expert and founder of the Batch Cooking Club, a weekly vegan meal prep membership program. She helps busy vegan and vegetarian families with cooking. To Stephanie, being plant-based is about centering your meals and activities around plants and being compassionate about the process. She and Morgane chat about how to encourage family and friends to eat plant-based without pressuring them to do so, nerd out on batch cooking and how to craft a system that allows you to meal prep without spending more than two hours in the kitchen, trade tips on gathering components for easy meals, and must-haves for batch cooking.

In addition, Morgane will be chewin' on an idea Stephanie shared: Cauliflower Nachos. This hot (read burning) dish is an easy sheet pan meal to put together and apply the core ideas of batch cooking. The fried cauliflower is an excellent vehicle for beans, jalapenos, non-dairy cheese, and guac. You will enjoy this delectable meal.

A little off-topic but still important, there have been two separate incidents of infidelity by a popular financial guru and relationship expert...and a lot of shade has been thrown at these men's wives. That's not fair and Morgane is shakin' her curls at the lack of sympathy and understanding these women in particular but cheated partners, in general, can face.

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In this episode, Morgane speaks with a health & wellness enthusiast, WU alum, and owner of Live+Flow Wellness, Tiara. They discuss the helpful lessons they learned in 2020 and are bringing to the new year. Tiara offers tips in how to S.H.I.N.E. (Stop Holding In Negative Energy) and highlights the importance of creating a space to ground yourself, the importance of being present and how to manage thoughts and release emotions that are no longer of service to you. She also provides tools, like creating systems, being careful of what energy you take on, attending to daily rituals, or practicing mindfulness, to stay in tune with your inner world and your intuition's guidance.

Morgane will also be shakin' her curls at the lack of time we spend taking care of ourselves. It is ok to be selfish and invest in your self-care. Morgane offers the importance of building oneself up and avoiding the distractions that prevent it. Take the time you need and treat yourself.

Finally, Morgane is sippin' on two drinks you are sure to enjoy. The first is a ginger shot made with ginger, turmeric, carrot, and apples. Fair warning, it will be smooth but it will burn. The second is a beet juice with beets, pineapples, ginger, carrots, apples, and celery. It's pure delight. Remember, what you eat and drink is vital to your overall health and sense of peace.

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On this episode of Young Black MRS, Morgane chats with Jasmine RaeLynn, Boss, Mompreneur, CEO, and Founder of Jasmine RaeLynn Elite Marketing Firm. Her Seattle-based firm, which operates nationwide (and even internationally), focuses on bringing the best of all people and specializes in public relations and digital marketing. Jasmine shares her road to entrepreneurship and the many people who helped her explore her talents, embrace her purpose, and expand her horizons. (Special shout out to Dr. Morah and WU). They also discuss how to parlay your skills into a business, the challenges of building a business, the importance of educating yourself and researching your business, seeking mentors, the responsibilities of being a mother and the opportunity to expand your child's horizon, and the importance of black business. If that gives you chills, listen in and absorb the wisdom of boss babe behavior.

To anybody hustling for life's many opportunities, don't stop striving but this is for you. Drawing from her personal experience, Morgane is shakin' her curls at overextending yourself. Occasionally, when trying as many new things as possible, we can lose focus on what matters. Hone in on what makes you happy and watch the joy your gifts will bring.

Morgane discusses Black Love with the Badass Boss Woman, Wife, Mother, Organizational Change Manager and author of "The Hitched Bitch's Guide: To Going from Fiancée to Badass Boss Wife", Kacie Thompson! The two talk about how the pressures of planning the perfect wedding prevented Kacie from expressing how the experience was affecting her and how that led to the creation of The Hitched Bitch umbrella and process. Kacie then explores important foundations for a strong marriage that are rooted in patience, communication, and embracing change. They also chat about the importance of prayer and finesse, trusting your intuition and red flags to watch out for, and healthy habits to incorporate.

As described by the author Gary Chapman, there are five love languages. Everybody has their favorite languages and all are good but...Morgane is shakin' her curls at the love language of receiving gifts. Getting a high-valued gift from your partner just does not carry the same weight as spending time together and really understanding what a loved one cares for. If you have thoughts about the love languages, reach out and join the discussion.

Morgane is chewin' on Annie Chun's Korean-style, sweet, chili noodle bowl she found at Aldi. It is a quick and fulfilling meal with a nice taste of spice and umami. If you want to see what other gems Morgane finds during her shopping hauls, check out her YouTube channel.

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Season 3 is bringing new topics, new guests and so many new things.

Morgane will be discussing topics important to the Black community all month and this episode's topic is on Black Money. 

Marie and Stephanie, sisters and owners of the personal finance education company Winenance. will be joining her and sharing their wealth of wisdom. They discuss how they got started, what inspired them, the FIRE movement and why it is important for the Black community to apply its lessons, the trouble with a paycheck to paycheck mentality, the shame and secrecy with sharing finances, the value of investing, sharing the wisdom of building generational wealth and setting financial goals,

When you have good news you share it. So why are we quiet about getting the coin? Morgane is shakin' her curls at the tendency to not talk frankly about money and building wealth.

Want a game-changing party food? Morgane is chewin' on quinoa and brown rice buffalo bites. With a little ranch to cool down, you'll have a perfect, spicy game day treat.

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In this bonus episode, Morgane and her cousins, Vicky and Morgan, reunite to discuss 2020 and have a cousin chat. They discuss the things they learned this year, work/life balance, discerning who should be in your tribe and who should not, the beauty that emerges from tragedy and setbacks, the small acts that can make a day, why Zoom is pretty dope, the importance of social connections, death and sickness in the family, vaccines, being Black in 2020, the good and the bad of the year, what they are hopeful for in 2021, and much more. The lively discussion serves to lift your spirits and give you something to look forward to in 2021.

2020 was like no other. Do you feel like this year was wasted? Stop it! Morgane is shakin' her curls at that mentality. With most things shut down or on pause, there was time to do what you want and realize we all strive at our own pace. She has a few gems you will like.

There is nothing more comfortable than barbeque. Morgane is chewing on a vegan "pulled pork" sandwich made with shredded king oyster mushrooms topped with pickled cucumbers and red onion dressed in apple cider vinegar and red vinegar. It is a sweet and savory mouthful that you will enjoy. Don't forget to treat yourself with a side of fried potato wedges dredged in a garlic spread and covered in the seasoning for all things.

Have you ever given a gift to a loved one with the expectation of receiving a gift...No worries, Morgane has too and that is why she is shakin' her curls about gifting with expectations. Gifts are an important and meaningful act that comes from the heart and that is what matters more than anything else.

Morgane is also chewin' a delightful butternut squash and green apple soup. Combined with fennel, onion, carrots, garlic, and a nice set of seasonings to amplify the taste, you will enjoy this hearty fall/winter meal.

Feeling a little Bah Humbug? In this episode, Morgane will be discussing finding your holiday cheer. She discusses why having plans is important this season and offers five tips for getting into the holiday spirits. 

1. Take time to decorate your home. 
2. Engage in holiday activities like listening to Christmas songs (suggestion: Last Christmas by Wham!), watching Christmas movies, and thinking about previous positive Christmas memories. 
3. Host a virtual party or get together with family or close friends. Plan a week ahead to give your loved ones time and invite them to dress up, bring games, or offer their favorite cookie recipes.  
4. Bake or cook your favorite Christmas recipes (like gingerbread cookies). 
5. Reflect on 2020 with a letter to yourself. Next year at this time, it will be a great way to think about how much you have grown in a year. 

With these five tips, hopefully, you will feel an unexplainable sense of joy, peace, and magic.

On this episode of Young Black Mrs, Morgane discusses staying connected this Christmas. Already a lonely year because of the pandemic, it is vital that we reach out and stay engaged this holiday season. Whether with your friends, family, or significant others/spouses, we need to be honest, vulnerable, compassionate, and self-aware to check-in, connect, and grow in our relationships. This is not always easy but with Morgane's helpful tips you won't have to wonder what the lonely do at Christmas.

What would you think if a spouse proposed with an inexpensive ring? Hold that thought. Morgane shakes her curls at what seems like love vs what is love. The clue is taking the time to understand what love means to your partner.

Morgane's What You Chewin' segment returns! If you are craving a sweet and savory meal that can double as both a dinner or aside, you will love the stuffing stuffed squash recipe she shares.

Morgane speaks with Stephanie from The Vegan Lifestyle Coach Academy. The two have a very personal and lively discussion about their experience leading a vegan lifestyle. They touch on their motivations, their transition, how it affected their relationships with their friends and family, and the positive effect on their lives. Stephanie explains that a vegan lifestyle is about progress not perfection. Give yourself grace and change what you can. You will make a difference.

The holiday meal is a hallmark of the season. Please do not leave out your vegan family members though. Morgane is shakin' her curls at the lack of consideration and plant-based options for the holidays.

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In this episode, Morgane speaks with Michelle from World of Vegan and Toni from Plant-Based On A Budget about their new cookbook, "The Friendly Vegan Cookbook." The authors want to make eating vegan fun and easy. They discuss how they met, the importance of having a friendly circle when choosing to be a vegan, how to approach committing to a plant-based diet, being a good example of healthy and happy living, and a few Thanksgiving ideas from "The Friendly Vegan Cookbook." Engaging in a plant-based lifestyle is not all or nothing proposition. It is an adventure that can make you happier and healthier.

If you are interested in a plant-based lifestyle but hesitant in expanding your palate, Morgane is shakin' her curls at not giving yourself the opportunity to try something new. You do not have to eat anything you do not want but at least explore!

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Morgane speaks with vegan cook and chef, Kim, from Topknotch Vegan Vittles about being vegan. There are many good reasons to go vegan. One of the most important reasons is health. Kim discusses how a shift in thinking and lifestyle can mean a huge difference in one's quality of life. She also offers great insights in running a vegan business. Finally, if you are thinking you have to give up your favorite foods, you won't. Kim offers great mock meals that will surprise you.

Morgane's shaking her curls at the bad impressions and ideas you have heard about eating plant-based meals.

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Does your spouse have opposing political views?

On this episode of Young Black Mrs, Morgane offers tips for interacting with and understanding loved ones with opposing political views. The key is learning to manage the conversations with safe words, a variety of topics and active listening. As you have these conversations, never forget that you are under no obligation to take on your loved ones beliefs. Stay true to who you are.

Is your squad exactly like you? Do you ever look for a different take on things? Morgane shakes her curls at not seeking perspectives outside your own. We all bring something unique and can learn a lot from one another.

Morgane is not chewin' on anything this episode. She is sipping on a margarita that you will love to try.

Also, who knew that the thumbs up emojis could be such a conversation starter for change? Look out for the sidebar, if you want to understand the reference.

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This episode of Young Black Mrs is all about finding creative ways to make time for your significant other. Listen carefully and prepare to jot down notes. Morgane has 25 romantic at-home date night ideas that can bring you and your loved one closer.


Have you ever been a guest at a friend's house and the host would not let you...answer the call of nature? Morgane is shakin' her curls at the "etiquette" of not letting guests use the bathroom when visiting.

On this episode of Young Black Mrs, Morgane and Adenike, business owner of Gourmet Girl Custom Cakes, celebrate a beautiful love story and discuss how to check for true love. Do you wish you had more time to cultivate new friendships? Morgane is shakin' her curls at the challenge of making new friends. Looking for an easy to make an Italian dish? Then you will enjoy the Tuscan bean and rice meal Morgane is chewin' on.

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On this episode of YBM, Morgane will share five steps that can save money, time, and stress.  If you know the value of a supportive sisterhood, then you will appreciate Morgane shakin' her curls at unsupportive friends. Finally, she will be chewing on cauliflower alfredo. 

Steps for Meal Planning

1. Inventory

2. Search for Meal Ideas

3. Create Your Grocery List

4. Shop

5. Prep Ahead

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On this episode of Young Black Mrs, Morgane discusses the importance of planning for the holidays and getting gifts ahead of time. She also shakes her curls at negative social media comments. Naturally, the positive tip is to seek different perspectives. Finally, she will be chewin' on tasty nacho fries!

In this episode of YoungBlackMRS, Morgane discusses creative ways to hustle for some extra coins. She also shakes her curls at barriers to financial success and chews on important staples for a pantry.

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This is the Vegan episode. Morgane will share the meals she typically eats in a day. She will also (lovingly) shake her curls at her husband for not fully embracing a vegan diet and chew on a plant-based mozzarella, artichoke and spinach pasta.

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On this episode of Young Black MRS, Morgane discusses how she manages multiple accounts and the benefits of being intentional about finances. She also chews on mushroom scallops (yes, you saw that right! Prepare to be amazed!) and shakes her curls at a mother who takes advantage of her daughter's future. 

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On today's episode, Morgane discusses black love and marriage with my husband in the Main Event. She shakes her curls at the appropriation of black hair and speaks to its value, and chew on saucy Gochujang dish. 

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Thank you for listening to another episode of Young Black MRS.  This biweekly show features segments from the perspective of a young black Mrs.  This episode documents Morgane's experience of current events. In this episode, Morgane shakes her curls at silence against police brutality. Morgane chews on Korean Lentils. In the Main Event, Morgane chats with  Licensed Professional Counselor, Collin, about trauma and the best coping tools.

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This episode is about food! What's your relationship with food? Morgane discusses this topic in the Main Event. Morgane chats about her woos of eating more plant-based. And in What You Chewin' she explains the plant-based/vegan she's been eating.

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In this episode let’s flash black to some great money talks to round off Financial Literacy Month. 

We revisit the following:

• Saving money at the grocery store
• Money Mindset with the Bushes
• The three different budgets
• How to celebrate money wins with Judy from Hear Me Finance

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In this episode, Morgane chats about travel and money. Morgane Shakes Her Curls at not getting her Stimulus Check. She chews on veggie pizza and she explains her strategy for grocery shopping.  In honor of Financial Literacy Month, Morgane chats with Danielle of The Thought Card blog/podcast. In the Main Event, Danielle shares her POV about travel, saving in your travel fund and automating your travel funds.  We even discuss the best ways to use your stimulus check. Morgane reflects on her missed NYC trip in the Positive Trip.

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