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This week, Toya and Charli discuss the story of Shanteari Weems, a wife who was jailed for shooting her husband who sexually abused children at their daycare. We explore what it means to stop ignoring and covering up harmful situations, particularly when it comes to protecting children. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about Child Molestation, Sexual Predators, and Child Abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Article we present in this episode: https://www.wusa9.com/amp/article/news/local/dc/shanteari-weems-daycare-owner-shot-husband-child-abuse-allegations-says-she-snapped-jail-interview/65-40188efe-5cd5-4e47-bf2b-afdb9d541c92 To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli talk about the things they wished they knew to better survive their upbringing. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli talk being Black and exceptional, the Grammys and what Beyoncé fourth AOTY snub means for Black women. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli chop it out about Chad Johnson dropping gems on living below your means; and discuss the importance of knowing your history. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

Charli discusses a life changing 2022 and learning to accept the messages of the universe even when we desire different outcomes. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli discuss “Quiet Quitting” and what it means to, let go of workplaces that no longer serve them. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli discuss the Pause on Student Debt Relief and why we’re tired of waiting. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

After a long break Toya and Charli return with an episode with no structure discussing life, low-vibration plates and inflation. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli reflect on the recent essay published on Broke Black Bougie titled “How My Sister Unwillfully Became A Truant.” We talk about the experience of Toya becoming a truant, revisit a past conversation on A Costly Decision, and overview the feedback of the BBB community regarding her education journey. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week, Charli is joined by special guest Dr. Bell to discuss leaving home for a better opportunity and the challenges of returning home to family dynamics that are less than desirable. We explore defining familial support, generational trauma, and how to set boundaries with loved ones. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli unpack the character Teri from the 1997 film Soul Food. We discuss Teri’s role as the family ATM and the answer to all her people’s problems. It’s a dynamic many of us know all too well. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Toya and Charli discuss observing the impact of financial stressors on their parents and how living in scarcity for an extended time affects our mental well-being. Content advisory: Suicide, Suicidal ideation To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz. I️f you or someone you know is dealing with a Mental Health Crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a resource. 988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) 

In this week's episode, Charli taps in with her close brother Kwame Bell to discuss what it means to be Black in America, the gentleness of being white, and our emotions following the Buffalo, NY Massacre. If you desire to support organizers on the ground in Buffalo, the victims, and their families, please head to the following links below.  How You Can Help:  Donate to Buffalo Mass Shooting Fundraisers via GoFund Me. Support Feed Buffalo: Feed Buffalo is a Black-led local organization working to provide access to locally-sourced, healthy, and halal food for families in need. Per its Instagram, the organization will be using donations to support the communities affected by the shooting. Donate to support Black Love Resists: BLRR is an abolitionist organization of Black people and people of color working to “build safe and flourishing communities that resist the ills of white supremacists, cis-heteropatriarchal, capitalism; including policing.”  The Buffalo organization will provide “long-term mental health and food access support to people impacted.” You can donate to those efforts here. The Buffalo Memorial GoFundMe will also pay for the victims’ funeral expenses. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie, visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz.

This week Charli leads the podcast alone with a candid discussion about letting go of “Shrinking” and how she’s navigating being more gentle with herself. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

In this week's episode, Toya and Charli discuss what it means to live for others and how sometimes we neglect ourselves trying to do it all for everyone. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

This week Toya and I️ have candid conversation about Zillow reportedly needing to sell 7,000 homes after the corporation bought too many 🙄. We talk about the impact of this decision during a time of highten housing insecurity and the confusion of it all! To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

This week Toya and Charli discuss the now viral Reddit post Twas the Night Before My Resignation a story about a Reddit User who quit their toxic job during the holiday season. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

This week Toya and Charli reflect on the 2021, some of their greatest highlights, lessons, and reflections closing out the year. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

This week Toya and Charli play a game of 90’s R&B Trivia and reminisce on the love that we haveeeee for old school music! To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz

This week Toya and Charli follow up on the episode ‘A Costly Decision’ and discuss how we maneuver through realities that simply seem unbelievable. To keep up with all things Broke Black Bougie visit www.brokeblackbougie.com and subscribe to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/dEbroz