The Brown Rose Podcast

The Brown Rose Podcast is dedicated to the overall well-being of the black and brown woman through a cultivation of friendship, community and space to bring her whole self, as-is, to the table. It’s a society and culture podcast about black womanhood and friendship. It shares the journey of a friendship between two black women born and raised in a very White city/state. It blends life lessons, career, parenting, hobbies while uplifting and validating women who look like them.

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Episodes

Brown Rose Hiatus

Join us as Nyla and Lexi update you on what kept them busy and away. Hear about Nyla’s several summer trips and Lexi make some career moves.

Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Book Recommendations Part II

Join us for part II of one of the most passionate discussions we've had yet. As passionate and avid readers both Nyla and Lexi are constantly recommending books. Listen in to hear a list of must reads in a number of different genres and to find your next read. The chat got so good we had to break it in two parts! Our top book recommendations in the following categories: 6. Young Adult ( Lexi : The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas , Nyla : This is my America by Kim Johnson 7. Book Series ( Lexi : Fift...

Oct 30, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Brown Rose Book Recommendations (Part I)

Join us in one of the most passionate discussions we've had yet. As passionate and avid readers both Nyla and Lexi are constantly recommending books. Listen in to hear a list of must reads in a number of different genres and to find your next read. The chat got so good we had to break it in two parts! Our top book recommendations in the following categories: 1. Self Help ( Lexi : The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, Nyla : More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth 2. Fantasy/Sci-Fi ( Lexi : A Song...

Oct 27, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Just Hair (Part II)

Continuing on from Just Hair (Part I) Lexi and Nyla discuss their hair experiences and differences.

Jul 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Just Hair (Part I)

It's just hair! Or is it? Join Lexi and Nyla as they discuss all things hair and their meaning. Listen to Nyla and Lexi discuss how their hair shaped and impacted who they've become.

Jun 28, 2021•52 min

A Luxury Chit Chat

Stop questioning if black/brown people deserve the things/experiences they have. Lexi a woman who enjoys luxury brands. Nyla a woman who has yet to make that move. Both really enjoy fashion and style. In this episode Nyla asks Lexi a series of questions to get a better understanding of the luxury life. What we are reading right now brief discussions include The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon and The Dating Plan by Sara Desai. A healthy disagreement about family chores. Our Brown Rose highligh...

Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ghosting or Growth: Ending Friendships

Once a friendship has run its course how should it be ended? Is it ghosting or growth when you simply stop talking to a friend? We discuss our experience with friendships that have run their course or are otherwise on ice. What are we reading right now or what is next on our list? A brief conversation on the Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson and Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson A healthy disagreement about cancel culture. Our Brown Rose highlight goes to our beautiful Finesse Caldwell. We love you Finess...

May 18, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Our Friendship Story

For the first time ever we sit down and discuss our history together. Spoiler alert! Life happened and this story is a deep dive into a messy past. A past that we've moved on from but have never really discussed. We are both pretty straight shooters so this conversation is REAL. A brief convo about N.K. Jemison and Cicely Tyson as our current reading selections. A healthy disagreement about gender roles We hand out a special Brown Rose highlight to our dear friend Melissa Mae Monk. Follow us to ...

Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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