Pour Life Decision

Krys has a Gin Sour, Doyin has a 19Crimes Cali Rosé. This week, we discuss the Meg/Harry interview, Burger King fumbling the tweet, a new black woman HGTV show, and more. For our someone/something, we discuss 9 things black women need to add to their radical self-care regiment. And for our Pour Life Decision, we take a dive into radical self-care. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 9 things black women need to add to their radical self-care regimen - https://www.xonecole.com/radical-self-care-routine/?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 Radical self-care - https://avivaromm.com/radical-self-care/ Drink recipe - https://www.jamieoliver.com/drinks-tube/recipe/martini-royale/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com open: @longlegzk

Krys has a Budweiser seltzer, Doyin has a french 95. This week, we discuss gender reveals gone lethal, Popeyes getting rid of cajun rice, Matthew Knowles "retirement" from the music industry and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate the digital resurgence of Ebony Magazine. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss humor as a pandemic coping skill. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Humor during pandemic - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/coronavirus-humor-coping-skill/ Drink recipe - https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/good-humor Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits -  open: @noahshacc close: Levitating - Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby 

Krys has a Mexican 75, Doyin has a margarita. This week, we discuss jarcuteries, the end of the Dave Chapelle show boycott, a very resourceful Florida man and more. To round out Black History month, we discuss facts about the Black Panther party for our someone/something. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to focus. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Facts about the Black Panther - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/27-important-facts-everyone-should-know-about-the-black-panthers_n_56c4d853e4b08ffac1276462 A Brief Guide on How to Focus - https://jamesclear.com/focus Drink recipe - https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/09/top-10-tequila-mockingbird-cocktails/3/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open: Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston close: Focus - H.E.R. 

Krys has a gin and soda, Doyin has a Wakanda Forever (Empress 1908 gin and elderflower tonic.) This week, we discuss Subway's faux tuna, Bridgerton season getting renewed, Halle clapping back and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate the life and legacy of Cicely Tyson. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss mental health alternatives to therapy (but Krys says I still have to go.) Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Cicely Tyson https://www.biography.com/actor/cicely-tyson Therapy Alternatives  https://therapyforblackgirls.com/2020/12/14/mental-health-alternatives-to-therapy/ Drink recipe -  https://www.food.com/recipe/cocktail-therapy-i-e-berry-smoothie-for-adults-317119 Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits -  Intro: @iamcleotrapa close: Up - Cardi B

Krys has a bourbon root beer, Doyin has a blood orange whiskey sour. This week, we discuss Bow Wow's concert, Michelle schoolin the chirren on IG, Florida man stealing horses and more. We celebrate UCLA gymnastics QUEEN Nia Dennis. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the 3 lists you need to make good habits. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Making good habits - https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/jen-sincero-badass-habits/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com open: @durandbernarr close: Best Friend - Saweetie ft Doja Cat

Krys has a Mezcalita, Doyin has a gin and tonic. This week, we chat the impending of Insecure, Azaelia cooking cats, the inauguration playlist and more. For our someone/something, we rate meal delivery kits. And for our Pour Life Decision, we invite Atoya Follins, author of Girl You Have Purpose, to discuss our life purpose. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Meal Delivery Kits https://www.xonecole.com/best-meal-kit-delivery-services-2020/ Contact Atoya Follins - http://www.girlyouhavepurpose.com IG @atoyafollins for coaching info Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe - https://www.goodtaste.tv/recipe/a-grogs-purpose/ Credits: open: @joethomascarter close: Just Fine - Mary J Blige

Krys has a NY Sour, Doyin has a Haitian rum and coke. This week, we discuss the debut of Heaux Shit, 5G Keri being loud and wrong again, Mary J Blige’s 50th birthday and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Blue Ivy, the youngest person to be nominated for a Grammy. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss emotional burnout as black women and ways to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Burnout as a black woman - https://www.xonecole.com/black-women-should-never-ignore-burnout/ Coping with Emotional burnout - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/201908/how-deal-emotional-burnout Drink recipe - https://www.iconiccocktail.com/blogs/news/a-dark-and-moody-autumn-elixir-perfect-for-halloween Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits: open: @awkwardpuppets close: Bodies - Jazmine Sullivan

Krys, Doyin and her laptop have 19 crimes Cali Red. This week, we discuss Mitch McConnell’s new home art, Rihanna’s upcoming book, Florida obgyn scammer turned shipping scammer and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Bianca Smith, first black woman coach in the MLB. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss emotional hoarding. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Ways to tell if you’re an emotional hoarder - https://www.xonecole.com/emotional-hoarder/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/26/burst/trash-cocktail.html Credits - open: @kamtunechi close: Peng Black Girls remix - ENNY ft Jorja Smith

Krys has an Uncle Val's gin and tonic, Doyin has a Japanese whiskey and ginger. This week, we discuss Japanese traffic from hell, Coming America 2, Tyler Perry's thirst traps and more. For our someone/something, we share common myths around the COVID vaccine. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to approach social media envy. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Vaccine Facts - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html Social Media Envy - https://www.inc.com/rhett-power/9-ways-to-combat-social-media-envy.html Drink recipe - https://www.epicurious.com/archive/blogs/editor/2013/12/tom-bullock-first-african-american-cocktail-book-author.html Credits: open: @arleisham close: St. Brick - Gucci Mane

Krys has a Jammy Red Roo, Doyin has a Tennessee tea. This week, we discuss our lost legends Natalie Desselle Reid and Tommy Lister, the great black December 21 glow up and more. For our someone/something, we talk about the best eyeliners. And for our Pour Life Decision, we take a rest quiz to find out what areas we need to re-up on. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Best eyeliners https://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/g28789319/best-eyeliner/ Rest Part 2  https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ Drink recipe- https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chai-spiced-hot-toddy Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Credits:  Open: Real Housewives of Potomac  Close: On Me - Lil Baby

Krys has a Southern Comfort eggnog, Doyin has a ho-chata. This week, we discuss the 2020 SoulTrain awards, disappearing poles, Michael B. Jordan's OnlyFans and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Noah Harris, first black student body president at Haarvard. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about 7 types of rest you need to feel recharged. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Rest - https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/the-7-types-of-rest-you-need-to-actually-feel-recharged/#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20form%20of,body%20some%20time%20to%20stretch. Drink recipe -https://inspiredbycharm.com/christmas-cocktail-recipes/ Credits: Open: @thedirtythirties Close: 12 Days of Bhristmas - LVRN ft. OMB Bloodbath and Westside Boogie

Krys has a Jack on the rocks, Doyin has gin two ways. This week, we talk ab thee JT nip slip, Beyonce sharing about parenting in 2020, Jerimih’s health improvement, and more. For our someone/something, we share the merits of taking a nap. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about vulnerability hangovers and how to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: take that nap https://time.com/5672111/naps-heart-health-study/ Vulnerability Hangover https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/3-ways-to-cope-with-a-vulnerability-hangover/?utm_campaign=SMS&utm_medium=BroadcastMain&utm_source=Shine Drink recipe -  https://bevvy.co/cocktail/hair-of-the-dog/dwm Credits: open: @headoftheehoochies close: Body - Megan Thee Stallion

Krys has a Jameson and Coke, Doyin has a maple old fashioned. This week, we chat pastors pissing on airplanes, savage Aunt Maxine, the other Four Seasons, and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Stacy Abrams for her work in driving the vote in Georgia. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the non-negotiable standards for any dating relationship. Pour up and tune in! Joe Biden won! Episode Notes: Dating Standards - https://e-king-writes.medium.com/5-ways-to-keep-your-standards-high-when-dating-these-benchmarks-lead-me-to-my-husband-91a3325bac20 Drink recipe - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/how-to/g3166/valentines-day-cocktails/ Credits: Open - @theflossyinformer Close - Rockstar - DaBaby ft. Roddy Richh

Krys has an Effen Blood Orange (with a Lil Fizz), Doyin has a whiskey sour. This week, we chat Blue Ivy’s Ivy Park cameo, Kim K’s latest gaffe, LGBTQ+ penguin drama at the zoo and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Kennedi Carter, the young black photographer that shot Beyonce’s photos for British Vogue. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss some easy ways to begin your path to being an optimist. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Becoming an optimist - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/become-optimistic-person-easy-ways/?utm_source=twitter Drink recipe -  https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3972/optimist Credit: open: @thekrissychula close: Spicy - Ty Dolla $ign ft. Post Malone in show credit: All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

Krys has a Vanderpump Rules Rosé, Doyin has a spiked Eggnog. This week, we discuss the CAREN act, Mike Tyson setting Boosie straight, quarantine weight struggles with Gayle and more. For our someone something, we chat ab Samuel L. Jackson’s masterclass for cursing in different languages. And four our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to craft your perfect morning routine. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Morning routine - https://www.lifehack.org/768258/morning-routine-to-make-your-day Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/top-of-the-morning-cocktail-recipe-4844966 Credits: open: @ElsaAngel19 close Ride - Riley

Krys has a ACE Pumpkin Cider (yay!), Doyin has Gin and Sin(nin with Lil Fizz). This we discuss Meg going to brighter stylist pastures, Ice Cube conn for Trump, Florida woman beating up her boyfriend over head and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate Kelly Rowland’s pregnancy. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to resist giving up while coping with depression and anxiety. Episode Notes: How to Escape an “I Give Up” Mindset - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/i-give-up-depression-anxiety/ Drink recipe - https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3717/quitting-ordinary Credits: Open - @bacondiva71 Close: Pretty Girls - iann dior

Krys has a gin rickey, Doyin has Sun Goddess wine. This week, we discuss Cardi B(birthday), #EndSARS, Lennethia lounge and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Mellody Hobson becoming the first black woman to have a building named after her in Princeton. And for our Pour Life Decision, we share 6 ways to show yourself the love you truly deserve. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: End SARS - https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIIrD3lqPe/?igshid=10ovmlwiw8arc 6 ways to show yourself the love you truly deserve - https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/6-ways-show-yourself-the-love-you-truly-deserve.html Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/kentucky-kiss-recipe-761458 Credits: open: @krissychula close: Don’t Stop - Megan Thee Stallion ft Young Thug

Krys has a Barefoot Rich Red Blend, Doyin has a grapefruit rose vodka soda. This week, we chat elks that knuck if you buck, baby Minaj, recycled condoms and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Scumbag, a black-owned sanitizing kit for travel. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how black and white thinking poisons your perspective. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Black and White thinking https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-white-thinking-ways-poisons-your-perspective/ Drink recipe - https://thefeedfeed.com/husbandsthatcook/black-and-white-russian Credits: open: @tavitalkstrash close: Runnin - 21 Savage & Metro Boomin

Krys has a  Bristow barrel-aged gin and tonic, Doyin has a drunken mule. This week, we chat the Cards-it, Yara Shahidi being cast as Tinkerbell, Canola actually being pregnant, and more. For our someone/something, we discuss tips for safely voting in a pandemic. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss why we are hard-wired to worry and how we can calm down. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Voting safely - https://votolatino.org/article/voting-during-covid/ Sample ballots - vote411.org Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down - https://theconversation.com/why-we-are-hard-wired-to-worry-and-what-we-can-do-to-calm-down-127674 Drink recipe - https://bunnyears.com/anxiety-themed-cocktail-recipes-katie-goldin/ Credits: open: @frediculous close: Franchise - Travis Scott ft. Young Thug and M.I.A.

Krys has a Tequila Oasis, Doyin has a spanish wine. This week, we chat the Emmy’s, Rihanna for queen, Nene’s RHExit and more. For our someone/something, we discuss the investigation on hysterectomies in a Georgia ICE facility. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the 7 mistakes you’re making in your morning routine. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 7 morning mistakes https://thriveglobal.com/stories/7-morning-mistakes-waking-up-ruin-day-routines/ Drink recipe - https://www.thecocktailproject.com/drink-recipes/devil-in-the-morning Credits: Open - Stephen A Smith Close - Splackavellie - Presha