We had a meeting of the minds with another dope podcast to discuss the challenges that come with transitioning out of the “this is how we’ve always done it” mentality when it comes to family and traditions. Just in time for the holidays! ARTICLES/BOOKS REFERENCED: https://www.robinstone.com/blog/2019/12/11/how-boundaries-can-cultivate-joy-during-the-holidays https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LMSS439?nodl=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=well_boundaries_11-22-20&linkId=e73463313413efcdd9df4334e8...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Krystal had a chance to chat it up with a real life "Carmen Sandiego". Tune in to get a glimpse into the life of a travel blogger who balances working her 9 to 5 job remotely while traveling the world. Follow/Support Umba: IG: @dj.uuuu BLOG: https://viewsforlife.com/ SUPPORT OUR SHOW SPONSER MAGIC MIND: Head to https://www.magicmind.com/randomel and get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code: RANDOMEL20 INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randome...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 3
***This is a RANDOM REVISIT EPISODE**** Episode originally aired October 2022 In honer of Halloween this week, enjoy this replay episode. *********************************************************** Sugar Daddies, chicken wings and Josephine Baker. Join host Krystal and guests hosts David & Octay'Via as they discuss their favorite Halloween memories; like their best & worst costumes, scariest tv shows and the most random items received in their trick or treating bag. Follow David: Instagr...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Krystal chats it up with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to discuss the challenges that come along with navigating the healthcare system while black and ways you can advocate for yourself as a patient. ARTICLES REFERENCED: HOW TO Advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office: https://www.vox.com/even-better/23880457/advocate-for-yourself-doctors-office-health?ck_subscriber_id=1080473642 https://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-medical-exploitation-of-black-women/ BOOKS: The Immortal...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 2
And just like that, we're BACK with season 4! Tune in to see what host Krystal and guest were up to during summer break. We chat about inflation, current events, an island tour vacation, navigating hard conversations and how we're preparing for the last quarter of 2023. Listen all the way to the end for a very candid, laughable moment! Follow/Support David: IG: @regularchefjams JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomel...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Krystal is joined with guest host David to discuss upcoming summer goals and plans. We're officially on summer break! New episodes will be out Fall 2023! Follow David: @regularchefjams @theneighborhoodpopup JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast...
Jun 07, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Krystal and guest host Karolyn are back! We take it easy this episode and play a couple rounds of games live on the show! Tune in for some unexpected laughs and musical commentary you didn't know you needed this week! FOLLOW KAROLYN: IG: kjhairston320 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast,...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Join Krystal and guest host Karolyn as we discuss "triggers". We chat about what they are, what causes them and share tips on how to cope with them. Articles referenced: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-triggered-4175432 Book mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://a.co/d/gL6uGxE FOLLOW KAROLYN: IG: @kjhairston320 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: r...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 15
WAIT! There's MORE! This is part THREE of our friendship topic! Be sure to listen to part 1 and 2 before joining us here. We tie up the convo on friendships and drop some gems to keep in mind while you navigate friendships as an adult! Articles referenced: https://ww.huffpost.com/entry/friend-ghosted-unfriended-blocked_n_642eafe0e4b001e12d70b222 Follow/Support Brennan: @brennbphotography @brenbthatsme JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloque...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
As promised, Krystal & Brennan are back with part TWO of our friendship topic! We continue the convo about friend groups, being ghosted, grieving friendships and friend break-ups! WAIT! There's MORE! Be sure to click on part THREE after this episode! Articles referenced: https://ww.huffpost.com/entry/friend-ghosted-unfriended-blocked_n_642eafe0e4b001e12d70b222 Follow/Support Brennan: @brennbphotography @brenbthatsme JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anch...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Adult friendships!! That's it. Thats the caption. Part two coming soon... Articles Referenced: https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-how-many-hours-it-takes-to-make-a-new-friend-as-an-adult-2018-4 7 Secrets to Making Friends as an Adult | Psychology Today -https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/03/13/a-psychologist-shares-two-tips-to-help-you-make-friends-as-an-adult/ Follow/Support Brennan: @brennbphotography @brenbthatsme JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: h...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Krystal and guest host Octay’via discuss things that get on their last nerve! Better known as “pet peeves”! Follow Octay'Via: IG: blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast! #petpeeves, #womanpodcast, #womenshistorymonth...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Did your closest friends get estranged when your status changed? Tune in to hear friend of the show Octay'Via share her honest journey of navigating status changes in the workplace, all while navigating a new city. Follow Octay'Via: IG: blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotif...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Who EXACTLY are the Jones' and why do they set "the standard"? We break down what "Keeping up With the Joneses" looks like in 2023. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Follow/Support Paula: IG: feedingfear_less (business) (Personal IG) @Mzpdoubleh BLOG: www.feedingfearless.com Charlie: IG: @solefoodbrand Be sure to subscribe and rate us...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Happy PODVERSARY to Us!! It's been 2 years since we dropped our very first episode! Join Krystal as she reflects over the last two years and sheds light on how it feels to show up on a public platform. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Wanna be on the show? Send us a proposal/message to our email! BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe, follow and rate...
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
We’re officially back from our winter break! We kick off the remainder of this season with special guest Oriel Robinson-Taylor of Olivia Beale Boutique. We discuss all the reasons why you should add “thrifting” to your list of hobbies! She shares things to consider when thrifting using the below acronym: T-TIME A- AREA L- LOCATION C-COMFORT R-RESEARCH Follow/Support Oriel: IG: @oliviabealeshop Olivia Beale Boutique Store Location: 47 E. Queens Way Suite 100B Hampton, VA 23669 Mercari: It's easy ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min
It’s the last episode of the year! Take a trip down memory lane with us as we highlight some of our best and most informative episodes of 2022! Thank You to all listeners for your love and support throughout 2022! We're also taking a short break but will be back in early 2023! JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com BUY US A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randomeloqw Be sure to subscribe and...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Krystal and friends are back to continue the conversation on code switching. This time, we hear from two special men to share their experiences with code switching from the male point of view. SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS: FOLLOW BRENNAN: IG: @brennbphotography www.brennbphotography.com @faithworks_studio FOLLOW BRIAN: IG: @chef_bartbow FOLLOW DAVID: IG: @regularchef IG: @regularchefjams JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randome...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Join Krystal & guest host/friend of the show Brennan as we discuss code switching, what it means, why we may all be guilty of doing it, and how we can change the narrative around it! FOLLOW/SUPPORT BRENNAN: @brennbphotography (IG) www.brennbphotography.com Faith Works Studio-Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico @faithworks_studio (IG) EPISODE FEAT. Brennan & Brian: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-eloquence/id1550649449?i=1000549768434 ARTICLE REFERENCED: https://hbr.org/2019/1...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Two dope Chefs enter the chat.... This episode, Krystal passes the mic to her husband David (Regular Chef) and friend of the show Chef Brian Bowman. Listen in as they discuss Wakanda Forever, Food Network, fine dining for Dogs (yes, actual Dogs), and navigating life as a Black Dad. And of course they end the chat with chef life stories and food! David's IG: @regularchef David's Jam business: @regularchefjams Brian's IG: @chef_bartbow Restaurant referenced: https://doguesf.com Article referenced:...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Join Krystal & guest hosts David & Octay'Via as we discuss a question many of us have been asked several times, especially in childhood. Article referenced: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/the-question-parents-need-to-stop-asking-kids-according-to-psychology-professor.html Follow David: Instagram: @regularchef @regularchefjams @theneighborhoodpopup Follow Octay'Via: Instagram: @blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EM...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Sugar Daddies, chicken wings and Josephine Baker. Join host Krystal and guests hosts David & Octay'Via as they discuss their favorite Halloween memories; like their best & worst costumes, scariest tv shows and the most random items received in their trick or treating bag. Follow David: Instagram: @regularchef @regularchefjams @theneighborhoodpopup Follow Octay'Via: Instagram: @blyric7 JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMA...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Krystal & Paula are BACK for season 3 after taking the summer off! The hosts are joined by their line sister and friend Keisha (KB) Bachelor. KB has a few dope trips under her belt so she stopped by the show to share some travel hacks, tips and other travel experiences to get you ready for your next trip! We also discuss how a popular "Queen Bee" is slightly overrated and discover our ability to harmonize. A special announcement is also made! Follow Keisha: INSTAGRAM: @nerissab_ JOIN US ON T...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Join us for PART TWO of our bonus episode interviewing Birth Doula Zeriah Davis. Krystal shares a little of her birth story and how having a Doula played a role in having a successful labor and delivery. CONTACT/BOOK SERVICES WITH DOULA ZERIAH AT: Website: www.thebirthsista.com Instagram: @thebirthsista Facebook: The Birth Sista Email: thebirthsista@gmail.com JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.co...
Jul 27, 2022•26 min
It's been ONE YEAR since host Krystal gave birth to her youngest baby boy! Join us on this special bonus episode where we had the pleasure of interviewing an influential member of Krystal's "birth team"- a Birth & Postpartum Doula! We had a chance to chat with CEO of The Birth Sista Birth Services-Doula Zeriah Davis. Zeriah educates us on what a birth & postpartum Doula is, why you or someone you may know should have one on their birth team and everything in between! She also answers lis...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Man I Love College! Remember that song? It's graduation season and Krystal and Paula are feeling nostalgic! Join us as we reflect back on our college days at an HBCU! Congrats to ALL 2022 GRADUATES! This is our season finale! Catch us in the FALL and catch up on all past episodes! JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you ...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Zoom changes, nosey folks, and recycled bras. Join Krystal & Paula for an episode full of random. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast!...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Job shuffles. No cupid. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast!
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Krystal & Paula discuss a meme that sparked a great debate online of what it means to "struggle" as a single person compared to a married person. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast!...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Decisions, Decisions…. JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY: INSTAGRAM: @randomeloquencepod WEBSITE: https://anchor.fm/randomeloquencepod EMAIL US: randomeloquencepod@gmail.com Be sure to FOLLOW and rate us and leave a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify and everywhere you listen to podcast!
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
