Happy #TBUthursday! After last week's much-needed break we are back with a new episode. Happy Birthday Nika! Go wish Nika a very happy birthday @tbupodcast on Instagram & Twitter. WOTD: jeop·ard·ize Frenchie catches us up on what's been buzzing these past two weeks on Twitter in our For The Birds Segment. We talk about the awful crate challenge taking social media by storm, Baby Montero, the new Netflix show Clickbate, and end on some Sacred Love Songs brought to us by Bishop T.D. Jakes. Wes...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Happy #TBUthursday! This week we continue our summer interview series with authors Frederick Smith & Chaz L. Cruz. We talk all about their new novel Busy Ain't The Half Of It and discuss our thoughts on the book. Frederick Smith (he/him:) is a university administrator by day, specializing in diversity and inclusion, at San Francisco State. And by night, he is an author with five published novels set in LA, focused on queer people of color characters. Twitter & IG: @FSmith827 Chaz Lamar C...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: gar·nish Frenchie dedicated her whole For The Birds segment to the foolishness of men. Trust, you want to hear all of what we have to say on this matter. Wes highlights new music from Victoria Monet, Tinashe, Sidibe, and Duckworth in this week's Gust of Wind Segment. He also discusses Beyoncé's iconic Harpers Bazar cover & interview in celebration of her upcoming 40th birthday. Lastly, he mentions Dr.Dre's Estranged daughter is now living out of her car and door das...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 47 min
Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: ex·em·pla·ry Frenchie starts off the For The Birds segment with "DaClownery" and the mess he spewed at Miami's Rolling Loud Festival last week. She also discusses the rise in airport harassment & Twitter's freaky FLEETNIK! Wes highlights new music from this week in the Gust of Wind Segment. Ré Lxuise- Sweetest Revenge Tink- Heat Of The Moment Isaiah Rashad- The House Is Burning Adekunle Gold ft. Lucky Daye "Sinner" Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Happy #TBUthursday everyone! Today's show is geared toward incoming and current college students trying to figure out their career paths. We are dispelling the common narrative colleges push regarding your major defining where you will land in your life/career. Briana is here today to discuss her journey through college and how she didn't let the degree she graduated with define her career. She is now an accomplished publicist in the entertainment industry and is here to offer advice to those wh...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: re·lent·less We have got a great show for yall this week as a buffer during our Summer Interview Series. We hope you all are enjoying it! In the For The Birds segment, Frenchie discusses the element of privacy within interpersonal relationships and explores the history of black interior design in 90s sitcom television. Wes hits on all the new music for this week from Normani, Tinashe, Snoh Aalegra, and IDK (rapper). He also discusses Jeff Bezos's controversial 5-minute ...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Happy #TBUthursday! We are back at it again with another installment of our summer interview series starring Darren Graham! Darren is a model, influencer, business owner, fashion guru, Vlogger, and fellow podcast host with his show Spicy Mango Talk. Between working, curating & editing content daily for social media, and launching his now thriving jewelry SHEEKSS mid pandemic; this man is definitely a force who won’t let anything or anyone get in his way of success. We hope you enjoy this int...
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Happy #TBUthursday & SURPRISE!! Welcome to our 2021 Summer Interview Series! This week we have the lovely Sexy P & Tay joining us in-studio from the show It All Cums Back 2 Sex. Follow them on IG @Itallcumsback2sex & visit their website itallcumsback2sex.com for more information on the show and where to listen :). WOTD: in·cum·bent Frenchie starts off this weeks For The Birds segment with the disappointing news of HBO's Love Craft Country not being renewed for a Season 2. She opens u...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Welcome to another #TBUthursday! WOTD: des·ic·cate Frenchie flies right into the For The Birds segment discussing rapper Saweetie's dream collaboration and the recent influx of people ghosting on attending parties. Wes also steps into the nest to propose a question to the group that he saw on Twitter. So much new music came out this week and Wes is covering it all for us. Jazmine Sullivan's new single "Tragic", Justine Skye's new album Space and Time, Tyler The Creator's new album CALL ME IF YOU...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: ab·rupt Frenchie talks about American Airlines' sudden cancellation on hundreds of flights due to them being short-staffed, Nancy Pelosi along with a group of black lawmakers singing the Black National Anthem, & T-Pain's confession of being sent into a depression sparked by a rude comment Usher made to him. Wes is covering all the new music this week from H.E.R, Snoh Aalegra, Ms. Robbie, and TC in this week's Gust of Wind Segment. He also addresses a new movie to be...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Happy #TBUthursday! WOTD: vir·tu·o·so Frenchie brings in this week's For The Birds segment discussing delusional alpha males who don't believe women should have male friends or be pleasured to the fullest extent. She also dives into the COLORIST heights discussing the piss poor Afro Latinx representation in the new movie/musical In The Heights. In the Gust of Wind segment, Wes discusses all the new music that dropped this week from Doja Cat, Migos, H.E.R, Megan Thee Stallion, & Tinashe. He a...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Welcome to another #TBUthursday! WOTD: col·league Frenchie keeps For The Birds short today discussing Michael B Jordan & Mo'Nique's choice words for black women who choose to wear bonnets out in public. Wes discusses new music from Bille Eilish & Olivia Rodrigo's new album SOUR. Solange's artist collective SAINT HERON dropped Passage, a 6-minute short film showcasing the finalist of the 2021 International Woolmark Prize. Mary J. Blige is officially dropping her My Life Documentary on Ama...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Happy #TBUthursday everyone! We know the title has you intrigued and we can't wait for you to hear all we discuss on today's episode. WOTD: an·frac·tu·ous Frenchie discusses parents supporting their young children's art, the potato salad debate driving the timeline crazy, men's opinions on what women should eat, & the Miami polices departments failed attempt to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during pride month. Wes reviews new music from Summer Walker & Mereba, stand-out p...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Happy #TBUthursday! In these weeks For The BIrds segment, Frenchie discusses the proper attire for the groom to show up in to his wedding, Nick Cannon's kids, and how catching flights has turned into catching fights. Wes discusses new music from Masego & the Puerto Rican Princess, notable performances from the Billboard Music Awards, Lil Nas X on SNL, & a new show coming to BET this summer called The Encore. The Under Our Umbrella segment this week focuses on each of our current relation...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Welcome to another #TBUthurday! We hope you all enjoyed our interview last week! This week we bring it back to the basics discussing topics like dating for fun, New music from J. Cole and Jorja Smith, and Ariana Grande's marriage! In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment, we explore different methods we use to stay present and grounded in life as things start to pick up. Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
May 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Happy #TBUthursday! We've got a very special episode for you. This week we are joined by the lovely Dr. Shimeca Videau. Since this past weekend was Mother's Day and Dr. Shimeca is a new mommy, we had step under our umbrella to discuss motherhood during a pandemic, relationships, professional life, and so much more on this special mother's day edition of The Black Umbrella. Dr. Shimeca is also the founder of Videau Natural Health; an Alternative Medicine, Beauty, and Grooming Company created by D...
May 13, 2021•56 min
Happy #TBUThursday! We are happy to be back in your ears this Thursday. Nika open us up with "Succumb" as this week's word of the day. Frenchie tests our math skills this episode and we discovered how each of us solves problems differently. Wes gives us an extensive music review today as he reviews new projects from Dawn Richard, Shelly AKA DRAM, & Andra Day. We dedicated this week's Under Our Umbrella segment to our moms and share some of our favorite memories of them growing up. Follow Us!...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Join us off the heels of Wes's birthday celebration as we discuss the highlights from our weekend, what we are paying dust, and an impromptu storytime from Frenchie & Wes. In this week's Under Our Umbrella segment Frenchies leads us in {THE AND}, a card game developed by The Skin Deep company. There are many different decks to choose from on their website theskindeep.com & today we will be going through The Friends edition of the game. Join us as we get skin deep with...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Happy Birthday, Wes! This week Nika highlights Danita Johnson as our black woman of the week. Danita is the first black president of a Major League Soccer club and one of the highest-ranking female club executives in league history. Nika leads this weeks Under Our Umbrella segment opening up the conversation by asking us a couple of questions. When is the last time you've wowed yourself & how often do you remind yourself of these wow moments when you're feeling down? Follow Us! @tbupodcast E...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min
R.I.P Daunte Wright This week yet another black man was slain at the hands of the police. We offer a moment of silence for Daunte Wright and our prayers are with his family and loved ones. This week Nika highlights Carol Moseley Braun, the first black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. This week's Under Our Umbrella topic has everything to do with being SPRUNG! What does it mean to be "sprung"? Have you ever been sprung? We explore our own personal sprung stories and so much more. Follow Us! @tb...
Apr 15, 2021•56 min
It's #TBUthursday! We are happy to be back on the mics and in your ears this lovely Thursday. This past week was International Transgender Day of Visibility and Nika highlights some major organizations doing the work to help advance the community and bring national awareness to issues within the LGBTQ+ space. In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we all reflect on a time in our lives where we realized it was time to grow up. Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Happy #TBUthursday! It's a new month with new beginnings. This week's Under Our Umbrella Frenchie leads a conversation on "Pick Me Culture" Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Happy #TBUthurdsay! We are so happy to have Amira as a guest on this week's show discussing all things surrounding alternative spirituality, religion, & tarot. You definitely don't want to miss this eye opening treat of an episode. Amira's Bio: Amira Gregory is a mental health practitioner who helps facilitate healing amongst the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Through her journey to become her most authentic self, Amira felt drawn to utilize Tarot, plant medicine, and Intuitive Movement in he...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min
We've got more black girl magic for you this #TBUthursday as Nika continues her Black Women's History month series recognizing Pearl L. Stewart. She was the first African American woman to lead a major daily newspaper when she was hired in 1992 to head the Oakland Tribune. In 2002 she founded the website Black College Wire (blackcollegewire.org), an online news service and training program for journalists in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In this week's Under Our Umbrella ...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 38 min
We are back this week with some more black women magic. Nika highlights Mary Ellen Pleasant, a 19th-century American entrepreneur, financier, real estate magnate, and abolitionist. A huge topic of discussion flooding the timeline this week was Oprah's interview with Megan & Harry and Wes gives you the breakdown on all the main points of the interview. Frenchie leads this week's Under Our Umbrella segment with a topic we can all we relation to, bad relationships. How do you handle negative re...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 51 min
It's #TBUthursday and Nika has something special for y'all this week. Since March is Women's History Month Nika thought it would be great to highlight some black women in history. This week we are honoring the story of Bridget "Biddy" Mason. We discuss what we want to purge and what we want to manifest for ourselves for the remainder of the year in this week's Under Our Umbrella and it get's DEEP. Follow Us! @tbupodcast Email Us! theblackumbrellapc@gmail.com
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Nika is here to provide you with the perfect start to your day with this week's Black History Month Highlight! Patria Coffee, located in Compton, CA, is a black-owned small batch organic coffee roaster offering a sense of community at the corner where coffee meets culture. Visit patriacoffee.com and follow them on Instagram @patriacoffee for more information. We have all faced that daunting inner battle of confronting a partner or loved one when they have done something to up...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min
Happy #TBUthursday! We know it's a bit chilly out there for everyone right now but no matter rain, snow, wind, or shine, there is one treat that ALWAYS hits the spot. Nika gives this week's Black History Month Highlight to Ken's Ice Cream located in Carson, CA. With unique flavors like Coconut Pineapple, Bubble Gum, Black Walnut, and so much more. Ken's Ice Cream has exactly what you need to fulfill that late night, early morning, and mid-day sweet tooth. For a full list of their amazing flavors...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 45 min
Happy #TBUthursday! Nika wants to make sure you all get the haircare you deserve from a BLACK OWNED beauty supply. This week's black history month highlight goes to Textured Tech Beauty Supply! You can follow them on Instagram @texturedtech and visit their website texturedtech.com to shop and learn more about the owner Teryn McElroy and why she was inspired to start the business. In this weeksUnder Our Umbrella we discuss the concept of finding a "perfect love". Everyone always talks about this ...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Happy #TBUthursday family! February is the month of LOVE & BLACKNESS! This month is Black History Month and in celebration of that Nika will highlight a local black business or influential black person within our surrounding community each week. To kick it off we are highlighting Juice-C-Juice! You can visit gotjuices.com and follow them on Instagram @juicecjuice In this week's Under Our Umbrella, we discuss how we individually define dating along with what the difference is between dating a...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 34 min
