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Nice To Meet You! is back! Today's episode features Shane and Ashley and we chat about transitioning into spring from the most recent pandemic winter. Shane talks about what being for the streets really means. Ashley mentions how it's hard for her to set weekly goals as she maneuvers through law school. We get into a discussion about what men and women are lacking from relationships. I share that I never have "bad days" because I just forget them. Tune in and check us out online, ntmypodcast.com.

Chris returns to the show and we talk about his podcast on the history of Women’s soccer back to the 1800s, The Forgotten XI. He shares his experiences living in other countries such as Korea and Mexico, and some of his favorite places to travel. We chat about my puppy and the new talking dog training buttons I got for Christmas.

In this episode we meet Leon, a Cleveland native and founder of Kymz Oils (@kymzoilcorp). Leon and I talk about his passion for learning, growth, and business. He talks about what motivates him and how he went from selling oils on his college campus to running a multi-city operation with Kymz Oils. We discuss the podcast and my future plans of engagement and lastly chat about what we would be thinking if we were the first humans on Earth. (IG: @KymzOilsCorp

Join me, Chris, Simone, and Ronald as we discuss the topics below: Vibe Check (3:26) - what’s making you happy this week? #Goals(6:15) - what would you like to accomplish before the year is out? What are you expecting in the next year? Flewed Out (14:50)- have you been traveling since covid started? If so, where did you go and what did you do? Lock It Back Down (27:27)- omicron spread and the possibility of a second lockdown Netflix & Chill (39:45) - anything good to watch? Insecure Series Finale - did you like it? what’s it mean to you? (1:11:25) Baby Fever - who caught it and who is immune? (1:19:30)

On this episode of Nice To Meet You, I am joined by previous guest, Shane, and I reflect on the past three years of podcasting and what they taught me. We discuss being a creative and all the processes involved in making your ideas a reality. We chat about the pandemic and its effects on our psyche and on creativity in general. I share some new initiatives for the podcast including a Sustainability Challenge for each month of 2022. Listen and enjoy!

On this solo episode, I catch y'all up on what I did to close out the summer, including how I learned the difference between the boarding time and flight time. I also talk about the future of the podcast and the new initiatives I want to start in the coming months including sustainability challenges every month.

Javid and I talk about his realization of race when he moved to America from Jamaica, and how it was never on his radar before he moved to DC to go to Howard University. He shares his high school experience at a boarding school located on a mountain and tells me how the Jamaican education system differs from America. We also chat about our ideal education systems and what we think needs to change in society. Javid's Social Media (IG: @Ja_Vid876)

Trey and I talk about vibes...a lot. We chat about being extroverts who truly enjoy making sure everyone is included in the party and he tells me about his “interpersonal echolocator”, which he uses to feel out people’s vibes. We chat about group chat vibes and how much the dynamics change when another person is added or subtracted. Also, he gives a Small Talk 101 lesson to the listeners and we discuss a new business venture, providing vibes. Trey's Social Media (IG: @Tresyme)

Join me, Amira, JulioSlim, and Tyler as we discuss the topics below: Perception is Everything (1:08) - how does social media change our perception of the world? Who Reads Page Six? (17:14) - is marriage an outdated concept? That’s My Best Friend? (25:36) - at a certain age does the idea of a best friend go out the window? Support as a Verb (31:58) - how should we be showing support to our peers? New Variant, New Me (47:38) - what new/old habits are forming as we get back to being outside? P-R-O-T-E-C-T (1:06:44)- what does it mean for men to protect correctly? Choosing Peace (1:19:15)- how much self-care is enough self care?

Keese and I talk about finding his passion, working with kids, after one of the toughest points in his life. He tells me the whole story of getting let go to the inception of his clothing brand, @collurs.clothing. We discuss everyone favorite topic, dating; and why we need to think outside of gender roles to show appreciation to our partners. Keese's Social Media (IG: @KeeseOliver, @Collurs.Clothing)

Sasha and I talk about her move to Atlanta and how she’s been adjusting during the pandemic after living in the Bronx for most of her life. We chat about how we had to learn patience, especially with building the brand for her podcast, Adulting With Wine. We delve into relationships, dating, what we’re looking for and more importantly what we’re not looking for. Sasha's Social Media (IG: @AdultingWithWine, @IAmSashaD)

On this solo episode, I talk about how refreshing it is to be outside, meeting new people, and learning strangely relevant lessons from strangers. I also reflect on coincidences, the importance of trusting your own intuition, and a speech from David Foster Wallace that taught me something about time. I discuss what I think it means to be an adult and how weird it is that we need personal assistants. Lastly I talk about how my view of reality and time are changing as I grow up.

AJ and I talk about growing up in SE with many siblings of difference races and how that inspires his travel plans. He shares his current passion, his dogs, and why he enjoys training them. We also chat about his job and the effects that working in a jail can have one someone's mentality

Aikerum and I talk about coming to America and adjusting to the culture as a freshman in college. She tells me about her journey of becoming more comfortable with her own sense of style and the process of getting her citizenship here in the states. We also chat about dating and what was expected of her as a woman growing up and I get a chance to bring up my surprise wedding idea.

Greg and I talk about being five years post-undergrad and the pressure to figure out what’s next on the checklist. He tells me about strengthening his sense of self through traveling and spending more time alone. We also discuss whether or not to reach out to someone who has left your life intentionally, plus there’s a bonus blooper from a previous episode mixed in (12:25).

Kenneth and I talk about the world opening back up, going to NOLA for the first time, and what habits we’re looking forward to starting. We talk about our ancestry and plans to understand our lineage as well as chat about High on the Hog, a Netflix special about the history of African American cuisine. We share our ideas on how we think the world and government should work; and also how we feel we should all be involved in our community. Kenneth's Social Media (@IG: @therevolutionsound)

On this solo episode, I talk about taking some time to be a tourist in your own city; take some time to walk around an refamiliarize yourself with your surroundings. I reflect on what closure means to me and how it’s evolved since I started this podcast. I recognize my change in attitude about researching my ancestry and it’s importance. Lastly my advice for driving and for life: let people behind you know what to expect ahead.

In this episode of Nice To Meet You, I highlight previous episodes where guests discuss what being a Black woman is like. Tia talks about working in the modeling and acting industry and how they have certain standards for Black women and their hair. Chandra shares her understanding of her great-grandmother’s words and experience once she grew up and understood the south. Autumn comments on the difficulties of trying to find a relationship as a Black woman and how she mostly feels support from other Black women. Isis talks about why she calls herself a Black feminist and also about the importance of Black women supporting each other.

James returns to the show and we talk about the world opening back up and being able to return to normal activities with friends. We also chat about getting serious about investing and the importance of kids learning about the stock market while they're young. He shares his views on marriage and how people need to be more realistic when settling down. James' Social Media (IG:@coupleupcardgame)