Pour Life Decision

Krys has a sad, sad spiked seltzer and Doyin has a Rose Vodka and mango La Croix. This week, we discuss Ava/Oprah/Gayle not wanting to be called aunties, THEE Billy Porter, Sarah Huckabee Sanders leaving the white house and more. For our someone/something, we discuss the crisis in Sudan and how we can help. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss managing stress with the AOC strategy.  Episode Notes: How to help Sudan -  https://www.fastcompany.com/90363335/sudan-massacre-how-to-help-7-things-from-gofundme-to-unicef The Alexandria Ocasio Ortez (AOC) Method  https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/i-tried-alexandria-ocasio-cortezs-stress-strategy-and-its-pure-gold/?utm_campaign=SMS&utm_medium=BroadcastMain&utm_source=Shine Drink recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015800-bad-day-at-work Open: @thechristishow Close: Non Stop - Drake

 Krys has a "sorta" Tom Collins, Doyin has a McBride Sisters red blend. This week, we chat Jay-Z's investment in Partake vegan cookies, safety concerns in Punta Cana, kids bringing their parent's meth to school, Young Thug's chile and more. Then for our Someone/Something, we celebrate Sony renaming one of their biggest studios after John Singleton. And for our Pour Life Discussion, we hail the group chat and discuss the people you need in your support system. Grab a friend and a drink and listen along! Episode Notes: A pretty good explanation of what's going on in DR -  https://time.com/5602981/dominican-republic-resort-deaths-safety/ Group chats are informal therapy for black women (Krys says I have to say they are not an official replacement for actual therapy - Doyin) - https://hellobeautiful.com/2961596/group-chat-black-women/ Creating your dream team  -https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/girls-importance-strong-support-system/ Credits: Open - @josephacsmith Close - Mind Playing Trick

 Krys has a Gatorade Zero, Doyin has a Passion Fruit-A-Rita and Becca is back with a Frose. This week, we talk about the State Department requiring visa applicants to share their social handles, the Wearable Art Gala (read: yasss Nalayonce and Blue!), Sephora closing for diversity training and more. For our Someone/Something, we celebrate the life and legacy of New Orleans chef and civil rights activist Leah Chase. And for our Pour Life Decision, we reflect on the year to date and ways to improve for the next half. Tune in and pour up! Episode Notes: Mid-Year Reflection Questions -  • What have you achieved so far this year? • What has been working well? • What have you been enjoying? • What challenges did you face, and why? • What lessons did you learn? • What are you grateful for? • What do you want to achieve in the next 6 months? • What will stop you? • How can you protect yourself? Drink Recipe -  https://cocktailpartyapp.com/drinks/june-bug/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlife

Krys has a Bees Knees, Doyin has a sad, sad "spiked" seltzer water (but only 100 calories!). This week we talk about Travis Scott donating his profits to Alabama planner parenthood, Ben Carson Ben Carsoning, Chicken Fil A forcing us to boycott and more. Then for our Someone/Something, we celebrate Judge Carlton Reeves for not letting Mississippi run amuck where he can. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about Self Love and actionable steps to work on your Self Love today. Episode Notes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/get-hardy/201203/seven-step-prescription-self-love https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/5-ways-to-put-self-love-into-action/ Drink recipe: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/how-to/g3166/valentines-day-cocktails/ Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  Credits: open: Cardi B close: Soulmate - Lizzo

Krys has an Absolut Mandarin with a splash of Sprite, Doyin has cucumber basil gin and tonic. This week, we discuss Psalm West, Gucci fucking up again, Oprah being amazing and more. Then, for our Someone/Something we celebrate Alexis Peterson and Taykeetria Rogers as valedictorian and salutatorian of their Arkansas high school. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss science-backed ways to get over a breakup. Oh, and Krys said something about Game of Thrones at some point. Mix a cocktail and tune in! Episode Notes: http://time.com/5287211/how-to-get-over-a-breakup/ https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-get-over-a-breakup  Drink Recipe:  https://tipsybartender.com/recipe/frozen-painkiller/  Connect with us:@pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com   Credits:open: TS Madison close: Simon Says - Megan Thee Stallion ft Juicy J 

Krys has an Electric 7-Up, Doyin has a kitchen sink (leftover champagne and wine). This week, we chat Tiffany Haddish's poultry filled pocketbook, Met Gala fashions, Rihanna securing the luxury bag and more. For our someone/something, we celebrate Premier Health Urgent Care, the first black-owned urgent care center in Chicago's southside. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss side hustles and the financial empowerment we can receive from having multiple streams of income. Pour a glass and listen in! Episode Notes:  https://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/4-reasons-you-need-a-side-hustle/ https://www.thecorporatesister.com/blog/100-side-hustle-ideas-for-working-women/  Credits: open: @comical_tee close: New Apartment by Ari Lennox Drink Recipe:  https://www.jacksonvillemag.com/2016/04/13/recipe-the-moneymaker/

 Krys has a Corona, Doyin swoons over a Mint Julep Margarita. This week, we discuss the royal baby Archie, Mayochella, Mariah Carey's icon award and more. Then for our Someone/Something, we celebrate our 3 black queens Chelsie Kryst, Kaliegh Garris and Nia Franklin. 

 Krys has a Death in the Afternoon, and Doyin has a fine wine time. This week, we chat royal cheating rumors, Krunchy Michelle, Fofty fighting people about money and more. Then, for our someone something we celebrate Slim Thug's organization that builds affordable housing for low-income families. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about procrastination and effective ways to combat it. Mix up a cocktail and listen in! We love you Fofty don't hurt us! Episode Notes:  Procrastination: A Scientific Guide on How to Stop Procrastinating - https://jamesclear.com/procrastination Drink Recipe - http://drinkwire.liquor.com/post/friday-feature-cocktail-royal-lemonade#gs.867ffz Connect with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com  Credits: Open: Titus Lemonade - Titus Andromedon Close: God I Get It - K. Michelle

 Krys has grocery store (Barefoot Merlot) wine, Doyin has a Frankly organic vodka and soda, and our friend Shon has a Grumpy Old Man inspired by our dear Robin. This week, we discuss Homecoming and present Bey with our fine edges, Adele's divorce, the new Lion King Scar and more. Then, for our someone/something we continue to discuss Homecoming and present Bey with our fine edges. And for our Pour Life Discussion, we discuss setting boundaries - why we need to and how to create various levels of boundaries in our every day life. Pour up a glass and tune in! Episode Notes: Setting Boundaries  https://www.oprah.com/spirit/begin-to-set-personal-boundaries_1/all https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/how-to-become-a-self-care-activist-during-tough-times/ Drink Recipe: https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a19293/berlin-wall-cocktail-fig-charleston-15087659/ Get social with us: @pldpod on Twitter | @pourlifedecision on Instagram | pourlifedecision on Etsy | www.pourlifedecision.com (newly

 Krys has an Army of the Dead and Doyin has a Grumpy Old Man. This week, we chat Wendy Williams divorce, Kim K, Chance with the catfish juice posts and more. Then, for our Someone/Something, we talk about early positive results from Lebron James' I Promise School. And since it is April and Stress Awareness month, we talk about stress specific to black women and tips to combat. Pour a glass and enjoy! Episode Notes: To be female, anxious and black - https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/be-female-anxious-and-black Tips for coping with stress and keeping your sanity - https://www.bwhi.org/2017/07/31/coping-stress-keeping-sanity-tips-busy-woman/ Drink Recipe -  https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-the-noreaster-cocktail-the-10-minute-happy-hour-200385 Credits: Homecoming - Queen Bey Closing - OT Genasis via Bey

Krys has sangria with a Lil Fizz, Doyin has a spicy mango margarita. This week, we talk about heroes in scrubs, Rihanna's bronzer/non-album, Nene vs Porsha, Beyonce's Homecoming and more. Then for our Someone/Something, we chat the return of Game of Thrones and Us (the movie.) And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about the amazing benefits of tidiness. Pour up and tune in! Episode Notes: How Tidiness Affects Your Mind and Body http://www.blog.daydesigner.com/how-tidiness-affects-your-mind-body/

 Krys has a Gin-Gin mule, Doyin has a Bogle Vineyards Zinfandel. We discuss Lil Kim's new music, Cardi B, the real life game of monopoly and more. Then, we celebrate Tami Sawyer who is running for mayor of Memphis, TN. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss healthy ways to hold a grudge and become more forgiving. Pour up, tune in. You know the routine.

 Krys has an IG-inspired cocktail (shout to @cocktails_n_comedy), Doyin has (chokes) on an orange thyme gin and tonic. This week, we chat Daniel Caesar's drunk IGscapades, the Mueller report, Delivert's shenanigans and more. For our Someone/Something, we honor our Queen Feminist Icon, Katrina Laverne Taylor. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about worry and ways to battle it. Episode Notes: How Worry Affects Your Body - https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/how-worrying-affects-your-body 6 Ways to Break Out of A Worry Spiral -  https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/6-ways-to-break-out-of-your-next-worry-spiral/ Get social with us - @pldpod on twitter, @pourlifedecision on instagram Credits: Open - @andrew_c_caldwell Close - So Fresh by Trina ft. Plies

Krys has a kinda sorta vodka tonic, Doyin has a Blood and Honey and Krys calls Doyin on her bullshit. This week, we chat Hollywood's failure to provide hair and makeup resources for black actresses, getting Jess not Hilarious outta here, Aunty Becky with the college bribes and more. Then, for our someone/something we celebrate Berklee College of Music's honor of PR guru Yvette Noel Schure. And for our Pour Life Decision, we talk about making friends as adults. Pour up a drink and listen along! Episode Notes: Congrats Yvette! - https://www.essence.com/celebrity/berklee-college-of-music-honors-beyonce-pr-strategist-yvette-noel-schure/ This is How to Make Friends as an Adult: 5 Secrets Backed by Research - https://www.bakadesuyo.com/2017/02/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult/ Get social with us - @pldpod on twitter, @pourlifedecision on instagram Open: @AkilahObviously Close: “What abt Your Friends” TLC

 Happy Pi Day! We didn't make you a pie (sorry, weird thing with touching dough), but we have a fresh, piping hot episode of Pour Life Decision! This week, we discuss DDK's interview with Aunt Gayle, new NYC Statues of phenomenal black women and the jaguar that is winning Black History Month II for us. Then. for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss self-doubt - how to spot the signs and 5 steps for dealing with it. Pour a glass and listen in! Episode Notes: Signs self-doubt is getting in your way https://www.talkspace.com/blog/self-doubt-signs-getting-in-the-way/ 5 Steps to deal w/self-doubt https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-steps-to-deal-with-self-doubt-and-trust-your-self-again/ Drink recipe - https://www.sloshspot.com/blog/10-06-2008/19-Drinks-and-Cocktails-Named-After-Movies-62/4 Get social with us - @pldpod on twitter, @pourlifedecision on instagram Credits - Opening: @snl Closing: Doubt by Mary J Blige

 Krys has a rum and Coke, Doyin has a Big Tex. This week, we discuss Mary J. Blige not settling for less than she deserves, Solange, Jordyn Woods and sketchy police arresting children for selling a mixtape. Then, for our someone/something we discuss the Cohen's shenanigans and swoon over our new congresswomen kicking ass and taking names. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss self-reflection - why we should do it and how to go about it in our everyday life. Shake up a cocktail and listen along! Episode Notes: Self Reflection Why you should make time for self-reflection -https://hbr.org/2017/03/why-you-should-make-time-for-self-reflection-even-if-you-hate-doing-it Five tips on self-reflection - https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/livingablissfullife/2016/12/self-reflection-a-valuable-tool-for-personal-growth/ Drink: https://theregoesthecupcake.com/2011/03/04/oprahs-lemon-drop-martini/amp/ Credits: opening drop: @mygodtoday closing: down for u by Charli Baltimore Get Social/Shop with Us: Twitter - @pld

 Krys has Walgreens wine and Ade has a pineapple gin and tonic. This week, we chat about the Kardashian/Jenners (

 Krys has a Sangria and Doyin has a sorta Paloma. This week, we discuss our Queen Mimi, the demise of Payless, paleface turtlenecks and more. Then, for our someone/something we chat ab the 11-year-old arrested for not reciting the national anthem. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss microaggressions -what they are and how to confront them in the workplace. Mix up a cocktail and listen along! Oh and congrats to Tamar for winning celebrity big brother! Episode Notes: 15 Microaggressions Women Face - https://www.bustle.com/articles/119429-15-microaggressions-women-face-on-a-daily-basis-because-they-all-add-up-to-an-unequal Workplace Microaggressions That Can Kill Your Confidence - https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/25/workplace-microaggressions-can-kill-your-confidence-heres-what-to-do.html Drink Recipe - https://www.liquor.com/recipes/hot-in-rio/#gs.Qfx2rbLb Follow us on social media - @pourlifedecision on Instagram and @pldpod on Twitter.

Krys continues with a "kinda toddy", Doyin has a Paloma with Mike's Hot Honey. This week, we discuss edible gummies (they aren't for the kids), Moncler/Gucci blackface, the Grammy's and more. We celebrate the #blackgirlmagic of Marsai Martin in our someone/something. Then, for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss contagious emotions and how to combat them. Grab a drink and listen along!  Chat with us: @pourlifedecision on IG @pldpod on Twitter hello@pourlifedecision.com on email Episode Notes: Why Emotions are Contagious - http://www.oprah.com/relationships/emotional-contagion-why-emotions-are-contagious/all How to Protect Yourself from Contagious Emotions - https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/how-to-protect-yourself-from-contagious-emotions/ Drink recipe https://punchdrink.com/recipes/emotional-rescue/ Credits: Opening drop: Andrew Caldwell remixed by @j_stclair_notsinclair Closing: Emotions by h-town

Krys has a "kinda toddy" (throat coat tea and bourbon), Doyin has a Blood and Honey beer by Revolver and guest host/self-care expert Aleia has a Vanilla Jim Beam and Coke (not pepsi.) This week, we discuss 21 Savage, the Super Bowl, Oprah's tequila pajama party and more. Then we chat about the merits of Elizabeth Warren's apology in light of a potential Presidential race. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss self-care - why we need it, what it's not and how to implement it in your everyday life. Mix up a drink and listen with us! Episode Notes: The Dark Truths Behind Self Care - https://tonic.vice.com/en_us/article/zmdwm4/the-young-and-the-uncared-for-v25n4 Self Care Tips - https://aleiamims.com/blog/self-care-tips-recap Connect with Aleia on Instagram, Twitter at @heyyymrsmcdaniel or on her blog www.aleiamcdaniel.com Drink Recipe - https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1842/sophisticated-savage Opening Credit - 21 Savage Closing Credit - Bartier Cardi by Cardi and 21 Savage