Its officially cookout season. But as a community, are we moving further away from the summer traditions and creating our own? This episode we share our thoughts as well as other "black traditions" or common customs growing up in an American black household.    Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_

We've both been down the road of therapy and this episode we dive in to our journey and what it meant for us. We explain our first experience, thoughts on the counselors, the impact of the experience and where we are now. And we encourage you to look into it for yourself if you're curious about it.    Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_        

Happy Late Mother's Day To all the moms out there! This episode we reflect on the place we believe our mother's generation is in and how we're learning to handle them at this stage in our lives. Sometimes the place they're in is growth and other times not, either way we love them through it all!   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_    

We've come to the realization that we've gone through so many phases in our life. Some good, some not so much, and this episode is just our thoughts on what it was like navigating these different moments in our lives.   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_  

A popular question that always makes its way around...Who comes first the spouse or the baby daddy/mama? For some its a no-brainer, for others not so much. We given our two-cents and a little more on episode 42.   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_  

Episode 41 is just us recapping what the heck has been going on. Where are we now. And what ever else pops up. Lol Enjoy !   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_

Hey there! Just Checking in to say Happy New Year to you and all your peeps! Thanks for hanging in there with us as we take a moment to gather our selves. We will be back real soon and can't wait to chop it up with y'all!   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_      

A conversation that shows up in many of our different friend groups...are you good with your significant other being friends with the opposite sex? Can women and friends just be friends? This episode we dive in and share our thoughts while sharing some laughs and relatable experiences.   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_      

They say more money, more problems. And this episode we discuss our thoughts on gaining success and what it means for those around you. What does it mean to "make it" and support your family and friends and when do you cut them off?   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_    

Recorded from the comfort of Dee's bed, we unpack what being tender to yourself looks like. We also dive into how it looks in relationships and other things.   Like what you hear?! Show some love and leave us a 5 star rating and review us on Apple Podcast! Look for us here: Podbean Google Podcast Apple Podcast Follow/reach out via Instagram: @after5podcast_ @_lothelight @dyemi_