Pour Life Decision

Krys has a sorta pineapple rum punch, Doyin has a salted caramel old-fashioned. This week, we chat THEE VERZUZ (Patti vs Gladys), Saweetie hair care tips, Kelis’ baby girl, and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Naomi Osaki as she wins her second US Open. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to hold space for others and yourself. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: 5 tips to practice holding space - https://gstherapycenter.com/blog/2020/1/16/what-holding-space-means-5-tips-to-practice Drink recipe - https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/cocktails/beautiful-friendship Credits - Open: @toeverymom Close: Whole Lotta Choppas - Sada Baby

Krys has a PBJ shot, Doyin has the first PUMPKIN BEER of the season by Elysian. This week, we chat Trump supporter/Flat earther boat problems, justice (finally!) for Curtis Flowers, Jason Gray skinnty legs, and more. For our someone/something, we tell you how to “block” artists on every major music platform. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about existential anxiety and how to cope. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to block a bitch (music artist) https://time.com/5883622/block-artists-on-spotify-amazon-apple-music/ Existential Anxiety https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/what-is-existential-anxiety-how-to-cope-with-it/ open: @headofthehoochies close: Hit Different - SZA ft. Ty Dolla $ign clip:  @laronhinesofficial

Krys has an Atticus, Doyin has an Amina. This week, we discuss the Monica Brandy Verzuz, the VMA Awards (because we had to), the new march on Washington and more. For our someone/something, we discuss the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss sources of joy in times of COVID. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Joy in the Time of COVID - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-and-happiness/202004/joy-in-the-time-covid Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/land-of-happy/ Credits: open: Chadwick Boseman close: Young, Gifted, and Black - Jay Z

Krys has a cheap merlot, Doyin has a Brown Skin Girl. This week, we discuss Colin Kaepernick’s Disney deal, Lil Boosier trying to get his IG back, Meg thee Stallion and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Anthony Madu, a young ballet scholar from Nigeria. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss tactful ways to raise our energy. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Raising Energy - https://www.xonecole.com/improve-your-energy-low-high-frequency/ Drink recipe - https://www.shot-cocktail-recipe.com/cocktail-recipes/good_vibrations.html Credit: Open: @headofthehoochies Close: Laugh Now Cry Later - Drake ft Lil Durk

Krys has a French 76, Doyin has a Negroni (with a Rosé chaser.) This week, we discuss luxury drug stores, Jason Derulo’s CATS aspirations, Dolly Parton being about that life and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate 11-year old Michelle Nkamankeng, who has written 9 books to-date. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss tactical ways to manage up and impress your boss. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Managing Up: What it Means and Tips to get Better at it - https://hbrascend.org/topics/managing-up-what-it-means-and-tips-to-get-better-at-it/ Drink recipe - https://www.nastywomanwines.com/nasty-talk/thistle-boss-lady-cocktail Credits: Open: Shelea Frazier Close: Pussy Talk - City Girls ft. Doja Cat

Krys has a Paloma, Doyin has a Campari and IPA. This week, we discuss Carole Baskin hating on WAP, stolen 3ft dildos, Ellen’s problems and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Keashon, who has invented a social distancing device at 12 years old. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss racial trauma at the workplace. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Kid inventor https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/26/kid-creates-sam-social-awareness-machine-distancing/ Work Racial Trauma https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-lives-matter-poc-racial-trauma-work-workplace/ Drink recipe - http://www.completecocktails.com/Drinks/9to5Punch.aspx#.XzFLNCQ1jDs Credits: open: @thechristishow close: WAP - Cardi B ft Megan Thee Stallion

Krys has a mojitarita, Doyin has a hibiscus vodka lemonade. This week, we discuss Breonna Taylor on the O magazine cover, the return of jheri curls, J Cole’s hooping dreams and more. For our pour life decision, we discuss ways to avoid spreading misinformation. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How to stop spreading misinformation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/05/stop-spreading-misinformation/ Drink recipe - http://commonmancocktails.com/video/the-black-lemonade-cocktail/ Credits: open: @itsjustnyissa close: Player’s Anthem - Junior Mafia ft Lil Cease, Lil Kim, Notorius B.I.G.

Krys has a sangria, Doyin has a Big Texan. This week, we chat Draya fumbling the bag, the Golden Girls house for sale, Asheville’s “reparations” and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate the life and legacy of John Lewis. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss acne caused by face masks and skincare tips for all types to mitigate this. Pour up and Tune in! Episode Notes: Mask-ne - https://www.goodrx.com/blog/tips-to-prevent-acne-caused-by-face-masks-maskne/ Sirobé skincare products -  http://www.sirobe.com Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/cucumber-mint-margarita-recipe-760767 Credits: open: @thejessiewoo close: In the Party - Flo Milli

Krys has a ginger rum, Doyin has a Tokyo Mule. This week, we discuss Lady A, Jada’s entanglement, good sis Jason Derulo securing the Tik Tok bag, and more. For our someone/something, we discuss mental health apps for people of color. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the obvious and unobvious signs of Toxic Friendships. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Mental health apps for people of color - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2020/07/07/these-mental-health-apps-are-geared-toward-people-of-color/#1d31e2b722e4 8 Obvious and Unobvious signs of Toxic Friendship - https://fairygodboss.com/articles/toxic-friends Drink recipe - https://www.patrontequila.com/cocktails/patron-reposado/entangled.html Credits: Open - @officialbonnetchronicles Close - Come Back to Me - Teyana Taylor ft Junie & Rick Ross

Krys has a gin and juice. Doyin has a “New Orleans water..” This week, we fawn over Hamilton and discuss Mary J. Blige’s new wine, the Jada/August drama, and more. For our Someone/Something, we share a list of mental health resources for black people. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the signs of a gaslighter. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Mental Health Resources for Black People - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-lives-matter-resources-people-of-color/ 8 signs of a gaslighter - https://www.xonecole.com/are-you-dating-a-gaslighter-6-ways-to-tell/?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1?rebelltitem=1 Drink recipe -  https://www.cosmopolitan.com/food-cocktails/g2730/cocktails-to-try-right-now/ Credits: open: @headofthehoochies close: Pretty Bitch Freestyle - Saweetie

Krys has a blackberry tequila soda, Doyin has a zinfandel. This week, we chat BET awards, Supermarket Karen, Tiki’s Tok, Marsai the QUEEN and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Beyoncé the good queen giving us this Black Is King. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to find joy in our every day life. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Cancel knuck if you buck? https://theshaderoom.com/social-media-debates-if-knuck-if-you-buck-should-be-canceled-after-finding-out-that-lil-jay-is-a-trump-supporter/ Black is King - https://www.essence.com/entertainment/beyonce-black-is-king-disney/ How to find Joy when life is being awful - https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-find-joy-even-when-life-is-feeling-awful/ Drink recipe -  https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/happy-honey-cocktail/ Credits: Open: Roy Wood Jr. C;ose: Tipsy  - Chloe x Halle

Krys has a mint mojito, Doyin has a “Brown skin girl” (whiskey, wine and coke.) This week, we chat the SEC speaking out against the Mississippi flag, Deyjah Harris speaking out about her dad (TI), Tyrese being loud and wrong and more. For our someone something, we celebrate Opal Lee, a champion for the recognition of Juneteenth. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the notion of too much self care. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Juneteenth Champion - https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/juneteenths-93-year-old-champion Too much self care? - https://bit.ly/2MdgGm4 Drink recipe - https://www.kcet.org/food/cocktail-recipe-the-girl-is-dangerous-from-the-corner-door Credits: open: Zack Campbell close: Black Parade - Beyonce

Krys has a French 75, Doyin has a negroni. For our black ass celebration of an episode, we discuss fake work refinery 29, the Harry Potter kids putting JK on blast, Talkspace cutting ties with Facebook for fueling racism and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Barack Obama for being the best president to ever do it. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss forms of Negative Self Talk and ways to combat it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Saluting our President - https://time.com/5336305/barack-obamas-best-president-survey/?fbclid=IwAR24zlT-07WkMJf2961HQ9DY_7nVkx6Efft0Qjss2XVRQmEVSb476QgKYik 10 Types of Negative Self-Talk (and How to Correct Them) - https://nickwignall.com/negative-self-talk/ Drink recipe - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-joy-division/?utm_medium=post&utm_source=pinterest Credits: Open: Insecure Close: Are We Still Friends - Tyler, The Creator

Krys has “The Doyin”, Doyin has “The Issa” (prosecco and hendricks gin.) This week, we discuss GrandKaren whiling, Carole Baskin forging wills, Florida alligators fighting and more. For our someone/something, we discuss expert views regarding going outside in this state of the pandemic. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss temperaments and its relationship with personality. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Outside? https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/05/26/heres-what-four-north-texas-health-experts-said-about-what-activities-they-would-participate-in-as-the-state-reopens/ Temperament https://www.talkspace.com/blog/what-is-temperament-definition-personality/ Drink recipe - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22361/angry-dan/ Credits: Open: Johnniqua  Charles (@getthisdance) Close: Forever Ting - Tasha the Amazon

Krys has a blackberry gin and tonic, Doyin has a blackberry fizz. This week, we talk about Naomi Campbell wearing lipstick in workouts, Anonymous dropping that heat, Billie Eilish showing y’all how to ally and more. We discuss our collective pain as black bodies and the link to present riots. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the benefits of Openness and baby steps to embrace it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Openness - https://zenhabits.net/openness/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/peppermelon-cocktail-recipe-760035 Credits: Open: Chris Rock Close: Klink - Smino

Krys has a Midsummer Solstice spritz, Doyin has a pineapple jalapeño vodkarita. We discuss the porn industry coming to hollywood’s rescue, foolish Jason Derulo, Ochocinco leaving 1k tips and more. For our someone something, we discuss Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe)’s deathbed reversal of her “pro-life” stance. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss the effect of the pandemic on our dreams and what we can do about it. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Roe vs Wade confession - https://www.tmz.com/2020/05/19/norma-mccorvey-roe-v-wade-plaintiff-paid-to-lie-changing-mind/ Quarantine Dreams - https://www.talkspace.com/blog/coronavirus-dream-symbols-dreaming/ Drink recipe - https://www.thespruceeats.com/golden-dream-cocktail-recipe-759302 Credits: Open - @sheezasurvivor Close - Salsa (remix) - Nina Dioz ft. G.O.

Krys has a gin and lime juice, Doyin has a Hendricks Orbium and tonic. This week, we discuss Future’s new official kid, Brett Favre returning 1.1 mil of welfare funds, black twitter gathering racists and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate the announcement of Hamilton on Disney+. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss when you should and shouldn’t text your ex. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Texting your ex - https://www.mydomaine.com/texting-an-ex Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe: https://eclecticrecipes.com/salty-kiss-cocktail/ Credits: Open: @Kashdoll Close: That Girl - Yung Baby Tate

Krys has a Pink Whitney, Doyin has a dirty gin martini. This week, we chat the best COVID warning sign, debate if Kim Jong Un is alive, murder hornets and more. For our someone something, we discuss how to avoid accidental poisoning with cleaning products. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about how to work from home like a pro. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Accidental Poisoning - https://time.com/5824316/coronavirus-disinfectant-poisoning/ Working from Home -  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/working-from-home.htm Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  | hello@pourlifedecision.com Drink recipe: https://www.mypigradio.com/cocktails-and-coronavirus/ Credits: open: @fluffybaee close: Fun! - Vince Staples

Krys has a Southern Comfort and lime, Doyin has a trusty gin and tonic. This week, we're doing things a little differently! We're bringing you a review episode of Insecure while we take a quick podcast break. Pour a drink and let us know what you think! Episode Notes: Open: insecure Close: Shade - Sonyae Elise Drink recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/tomahawk-shooter-recipe-759834

Krys has a vodka lemonade, Doyin has a spicy manhattan. This week, we discuss a $240k date, the resumption of Shea Moisture, dueling Florida Christians, and more. For our someone something, we chat up and coming books from black female writers. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss how to get better at anything with deliberate practice. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: Let’s talk about books