Courageous Exchanges with Alex & Joi

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We believe that we show the most courage when we are having authentic exchanges that are rooted in truth, vulnerability and that interrupt negative patterns of thinking and being.

Courageous Exchanges was created by friends Alex and Joi; as a way to capture some of the conversations we believe many women are having on a regular basis. Although many of the topics we share are relatable for most women, we share our perspectives on an array of topics from a Black woman’s point of view. It is our sincere hope that women will connect to the content and find opportunities to have courageous conversations within supportive circles.

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Ep. 15 Putting On The Brakes

WHEW CHILE! It has been a while since we have chatted! We have missed you and each other. Here is an update on what has been going on over the last few months. Season 2 has come to an end... we will back soon! Thank you for watching and for all of your support this season!!! We appreciate you!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com...

Oct 17, 2024•55 min

Ep. 14 Not My Monkey, Not My Circus

In your friendships when do you mind your business? When do you say "not my monkey, not my circus"? Do you offer advice or Oprah shrug? On this episode Alex and Joi explore how and when they handle minding their business. Thank you for watching!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Sep 05, 2024•43 min

Ep. 13 Men Be Knowing - Part 2

You've been waiting long enough! We are back with Part 2 - tune in while Yemi continues giving us some of the tea and insight! Thank you for listening!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Aug 22, 2024•40 min

Ep. 12 Men Be Knowing - Part 1

We are excited to have our first Black man guest. Yemi was giving us some of the tea and it was so good we decided to save the rest for later! On part one he talks about how he knew he was ready for marriage and what it. was like introducing his now wife to his friends... especially the women! For more information about We Off Brunch; go to weoffbrunch.com or @weoffbrunch on IG. Thank you for listening!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchan...

Aug 08, 2024•42 min

Ep. 11 Know Your Lane

We know so many folks are unpleased by dating and the dating pool right now; but what is important in the pick? Are you setting your bar too high or low? How do you know if the ones you are interested in are also interested in you? Our guests Amber and Zeny help us to unpack how to really know your lane. Thank you for listening!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com...

Jul 25, 2024•52 min

Ep. 10 Spoil Them Kids

We are excited to have our first guest, Lakeisha! She is a mother, wife, teacher and social worker! Her daughter is 19 years old and on this episode we are talking about spoiling. In the Black community it often seems like normal behaviors of love are seen as spoiling... what do you think? Thank you for listening!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com...

Jul 11, 2024•44 min

Ep. 9 Seven Years Later

Welcome Back! We missed you and are VERY excited about Season 2. Since we've last met, Alex and Joi recorded in person at a beautiful studio. It also happened to be the 7th anniversary of the death of Joi's boyfriend Rasheem. In this episode you will get to learn more about him, Alex and Joi's friendship and what life after loss has been like for Joi. Thank you for watching!!! Please make sure you Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@...

Jun 27, 2024•44 min

Ep. 8 Pivot & Purpose

We know you love seeing us on the couch/"in the stu"; but this episode is a little different. Sometimes you have to pivot for your purpose! What do you think your purpose is? How did you find out? Thank you for listening! We will see you soon!!! Please Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Apr 25, 2024•51 min

Ep. 7 Baby Forty

Where are our fellow 40 year olds? On this episode Alex and Joi talk about being and turning 40! They will get into some of the blessings and lessons for them that come with being another decade older. Also if you're from NYC do you feel 40 is different than in the South? Tune in for their perspective. Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com...

Apr 11, 2024•36 min

Ep. 6 Hugging or Spanking

Don't let the title fool you - we aren't talking about anything kinky!!! Well... to one of us it is LOL! On this episode Alex and Joi are talking about MOTHERHOOD. One is ready and excited to join this "hood" and the other is trying to avoid it at all costs. Can you guess who is who? Thank you for listening! Please Like, Subscribe and Comment! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com...

Mar 28, 2024•48 min

Ep. 5 Power in the Pick

We are back with to finish our conversation about DATING! Well... let's be honest; we're sure this won't be the last time we get into this topic either. There is so much power in your pick - of self and of a partner! So much power in being honest with self! And to our fellow Black women - love does not have to hurt! Thank you for listening! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Mar 14, 2024•48 min

Ep. 4 Take It Back Now Y'all

Why "Courageous Exchanges"? We have been asked about the name and purpose of our podcast. On this episode we explain it! We also challenge you all to a "No Paparazzi Era" - shout out to Rachel who taught Joi this at The Black Girls in Social Work Conference! Thank you for listening! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Feb 29, 2024•20 min

Ep. 3 I Likes Ya & I Wants Ya!

We are in very different places in our dating/intimate relationship journeys. Alex has been in a healthy relationship for a few years with her amazing boyfriend. Joi has been single since the death of her boyfriend is 2017 and dating since about 2019. On this episode they start a conversation about dating and relationships. Unfortunately part of the conversation was deleted... let's just call this a part one! Thank you for listening! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousex...

Feb 15, 2024•37 min

Ep. 2 We're Not Really Strangers

Get to learn more about our hosts Alex and Joi as they answer a few questions from the "Self-Reflection Kit" of We're Not Really Strangers. Answer some of the questions for yourself and with those you care about. Thank you for watching! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Feb 01, 2024•49 min

Ep. 1 Welcome to Courageous Exchanges with Alex & Joi

Welcome to our new podcast called Courageous Exchanges with Alex & Joi. We are super excited to enter this journey with each other and with you. Here is a brief introduction of who we are and what we do. Thank you for listening!!! Follow us on IG: @courageousexchanges Contact us: courageousexchanges@gmail.com

Feb 01, 2024•8 min

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