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Hey ya'll! I'm bringing a mini episode to you in fun. I've decided I'm gonna cosplay this year, so in part two of my cosplayer series I talk to Na'Kia Hammock a baddy in the cosplay world. We discuss: Her start in cosplay some of her favorite cosplays How to 'Cosplay Your Way' tips on tips on tips for keeping your cosplay dope and inexpensive   Thanks for listening! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1

Hey everyone! I'm back in 2019 with the talented Dana Morgan, of Danique Events who is a full time event planner and a cosplay photographer in Atlanta Ga. Check out how dope she is with Gothic Storm, Domino and Blackheart On this episode we discuss: her start in photography in the cosplay world her love of cosplay celebrities she's met lessons learned Please follow her on IG and Facebook.

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode I start with some brief information on handling possible issues at the voting booth.  Then I have a interview with Leila Lopes: Formerly Miss Universe (2011) Now a owner of a record label called 'The Uprise' 'Music is Universal' Uprise Website Thanks for listening and please.. GO VOTE! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7432007 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1 Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Hey guys! On this episode I have some fun with the Doc from MTR Network. We discuss Her passion for photography Some TV talk The Captain Marvel trailer  napturalista moji The Emmys I also interview Yvette Monique Anthony about opening her black haircare store in Minnesota called Monique Hair Company. Also here is the link for the "Tennis is a White Mans Sport" article that I mentioned in the interview https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7198274

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I talk about How this world now affects my humor Are you truly experiencing failures or having a learning experience? Facing obstacles and how we react to them I also interviewed Janeen Jason a certified Sommelier in the local atlanta area. We talked a bit about her trajectory into becoming a Sommelier, the lack of color in her field, her future in wine and some wine suggestions. To get in contact with Janeen her info is below: Vinoteca    - 299 N. Highland Ave NE Atlanta Ga 30307 www.shopvinoteca.com jjason@shopvinoteca.com Asa's black woman shoutout My black woman shoutout https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7001506 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1 [Replace with info business] Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I dive into topics like: Calling black women superheroes Supporting our LGBTQ fam 'Civility' If you have any questions, thoughts, concerns or a black woman you would like for me to interview for the show please contact me at latoya.foster@mtrnetwork.net https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=6801033 Guest: Asa - Twitter - Instagram - Website Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Today's episode features Asa from Lithium To Lashes a website dedicated to mental illness, makeup, travel and social issues. We discuss: catching up on her life over the past year how we feel about diagnosing a mental illness through social media drugstore makeup vs the major brands keeping beat in the heat how to start blogging podcast recommendations black women shoutout Leslie Mac  TBGWT Guest: Asa  Twitter: @lithiumtolashes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lithiumtolashes/ Instagram: @lithiumtolashes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lithiumtolashes http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6724836 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1 Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard

Todays episode features Anita and Sharifa from Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots: They were a part of Universal Fan Con and had vending tables at both WICOMICON and Great Philly Comic Con Both ladies have been cosplayers for years They have an event in September called The Cosgala Masquerade Ball http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747 Please help to support these ladies who are organizing to create a fun place for cosplayers of color Social Media: Twitter: @thecosgala Facebook: the cosgala Instagram: @thecosgala

Welcome back luvs to a new episode of Secret Sauce! Today I had two special guests: The Doctor from our very own network and Kay from Kutula by africana a boutique located in Los Angeles California. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678 **If you are a black woman affected by the UFC please contact us at bwbusiness@mtrnetwork.net so we can get you on the mic. I would love to signal boost your business to help you recoup your costs as much as possible.** In addition. PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON is honoring any ticketholder from UFC to come to their Friday show April 27 for free and half off on a pass for Sunday April 29. WICOMICON is also having a popup show on Saturday April 28 go to hardnocmedia.com/popup for more information. The Doctor and I discuss the latest in TV Some reflection on our favorite Prince songs Universal FanCon debacle black woman shoutout During my interview with Kay from Kutula by africana we discuss the origins of her family business working on the black panther set and dressing celebrities business lessons learned black woman shoutout Kutula by Africana Instagram Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&ver=standard

%CODE_SS12% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode my guest Diane from Blk Proverbs and I talk a lil politics in Chicago and then jump into the almost intimidating world of How to Start a Business Starting a business involves so much: Questions you have Doing research Development of your idea Getting the dough Paperwork FAILURE Diane and I also share some of the best (and worst) advice we've gotten about starting a business. We end the show talking about Ida b wells (Check out her books red record and mob rule in new orleans) and Robyn Kelly

%CODE_SSBP% Welcome back to a special episode of Secret Sauce. On today's episode the ladies of MTR (Shanna, The Doctor, Coqui, Ashanti and I) review the #1 movie in the world Black Panther.  We discuss: The phenomenon of the movie Thirst trappin Who we resonated with Killmonger Our favorite moments How important this movie is to black kids of all ages. Shanna also had a black woman shoutout to @Kutula a company owned by black women who have been styling celebrities involved with Black Panther. They can be found on Instagram.

Ashanti (DocuDrunks and Scarestalgia) and I interview Devyn C. from Nyvedna Productions, a consummate cosplayer who made fabric to celebrate Black Panther and we discussed: What got her into cosplay What costumes she's created How she gets inspired How did cosplay translate into forming a business Where she sees her business going in the future Her Dora Milaje costume Our current loves and hates Our black women shoutouts

%CODE_SS9% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Happy New Year! On this episode my co-host Diane from BLK Proverbs. We talk about a wide range of topics. Obviously a new year means everyone has New Year "Resolutions" and we discuss what our goals and motivations for the year are. We talk about what it's like to be stuck at a job you hate and finally being able to take the leap to building your own brand and business. Not everyone has the opportunity to do it but sometimes you need to take that leap to do what makes you happy. We also touch on The Crown, Proud Mary, Black Panther and yes, even 45's ridiculousness in the White House. You won't want to miss this episode.  In addition to the chat with Diane I also have two interviews throughout this episode: I interviewed Kiara Madison of Madison Square Bakery who started selling her baked goods in high school and is successfully juggling her business and being a full time college student.  Check out her instagram account @madisonsqbakery.  To get our year started right, I interviewed  Ashley Chatman a certified fitness coach from Fit Body by Ashley.  Ashley is passionate on helping women get fit while having fun and has a variety of resources available so that you can join her. Diane's black woman shoutout.

%CODE_SS8% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! We change up the format of the show a bit as we continue to play around with different ways of celebrating black women. I am joined this episode by Tea from Fandom City and discussed sexual assaults on black women, when body shaming goes wrong and a change of heart. I then take a bit of a break to to interview Diane Liston from Styles of Imagination an award winning clothing manufacturer and designer from Cleveland Ohio. In my interview with Diane we talk about her first creation, her tenacity for success and why she believes sewing is a lost trade. Award winning fashion designer and clothing manufacturer Diane Liston has been in business for years under the Styles of Imagination umbrella. She has become extremely successful with clothing in over 15 boutiques across the company under the signature line NGU (which stands for 'Never Give Up').  She has also been featured in more than 20 magazines, highlighted on local TV and given opportunities to work with local and national celebrities like John Legend and Dwight Eubanks from the Atlanta Housewife franchise. A mentor in her community Ms. Liston advises to be a little aggressive to be successful in business and drops some entrepreneurial gems on the show.   As a gift to the listeners of Secret Sauce Ms. Liston is giving a 15% discount on her website www.stylesofimagination.com using coupon code Nov2017.   Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

%CODE_SS7% Welcome back to episode 7 of Secret Sauce! On the show today we start with an article that is focused on empowering young black women to take control of their lives: sexually, physically and emotionally.  Then we meet Graeme Seabrook a life coach who wants each of us to take more time to take care of ourselves. She has a virtual retreat coming up called Self Care in Color on October 16th and you are invited! Lastly we listen to a little stand up comedy from the hilarious Janelle James. Her new album Black and Mild is out and you need to own it. Thank you for joining us!! More on Graeme Seabrook: I have created The SelfCare In Color Virtual Retreat. It's a five-day online retreat for black women and femmes that will focus on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This is the first year of the retreat and I am trying to get the word out.    I created this week because I see so many black women on the front lines in every arena. It is black women who created #BlackLivesMatter, black women who first created an NFL Boycott, black women who got entire teams to #TakeAKnee (WNBA) and black women who got 40,000 people to show in Boston and march against racism and fascism (Didi Delgado).    But I also see 38% of black mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms, and black women are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health complications than the general public. We are fighting so hard for everyone but ourselves.    This is one week where we can stop for an hour each day and focus on us - on our health, on our healing, and on our joy.    You can read all about us at selfcareincolor.com and you can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/selfcareincolor.    Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

Welcome to a bonus episode of Secret Sauce! To celebrate the release of our 5th episode I thought it would be alot of fun to get the ladies of MTR together to discuss any and everything on our minds. We had a blast discussing sex, recommendations, comic books and Girls Trip but we were definitely missing an important member from the MTR Network...Coqui from Molecules and Shit. Come join the fun! %CODE_MTRLADIES% Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

Welcome back to episode 5 of Secret Sauce! To begin, we start with our very first review. Thanks Rich! Next we get to know someone special to the MTR Network, Attorney Susan Berry. Then a short segment on 'manhating' and finally we talk to Val Rich, a talented clairvoyant. Thank you for listening. %CODE_SS5% Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

This episode of Secret Sauce deals with the way the world seems to always shit on our (black) sheroes. From Lisa Durden being fired for keeping it real on Fox News to the police once again murdering a black woman who needed help, this is a pattern that needs to stop. For our interviews, meet Shayla Racquel the filmmaker behind Riverment which explores the evolving struggle for black rights and how that struggle affects families through generations. We also cackle with the ladies from Black Girl Squee, a podcast hosted by Inda & Didi that is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Black girls and women.  Check out the episode and let us know what you think.   Also, if you're a black woman with a business/event/podcast/service that you would like promoted, please email us at BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net.   Show Notes: Intro Lisa Durden fired for comments made on Fox News Black Girl Squee The police murdering Charleena Lyles Shayla Racquel- Riverment Leslie Jones hosting the BET Awards Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

Welcome back! In this episode I discuss a letter penned by Solange to her teenage self. Then I speak to K.Bly from Vth Wall a comic book company based in science fiction.  My next guest is Laura Simpson who has a tabletop game called Companion’s Tale and a game design studio called Sweet Potato Press.  Tanya Depass joins me from a non profit organization called I Need Diverse Games. Finally I end the episode with my thoughts on the assault on Zoa Stigler. Interviews: K.bly - Vth Wall Comic Book Company Laura Simpson - Sweet Potato Press & Companion's Tale Tanya Depass - I Need Diverse Games   Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. The Poole Law Firm - "Solutions, not excuses..." Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork

Welcome back to the second episode of Secret Sauce! On this episode, we start with a tidbit from Mama Maxine Waters and have a fun interview with Diane from Blk Proverbs. We also talk to author Brooke Obie who wrote a really important book called the Book of Addis Cradled Embers and end with thoughts on Shea Moisture and this week’s hero Esha Jordan. Interviews: Diane - Blk Proverbs Brooke Obie - Book of Addis: Cradled Embers - Get it on Amazon Stitcher Alternatives RssRadio & Overcast for iOS BeyondPod & Podcast Addict for Android Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. The Poole Law Firm - "Solutions, not excuses..." Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign & @TheMTRNetwork