Send us Fan Mail Is AI Making Us Smarter...or Just More Efficient? Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, create, and solve problems—but is it also changing the way we think? In this thought-provoking solo episode, I share my own journey from AI skeptic to everyday user and explore a question I've been wrestling with: What parts of our thinking should we never outsource? We'll talk about why prompting is becoming a valuable new skill, how asking better questions leads to better ...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode Lou shares what it feels like when life finally gives you room to breathe again. About joy arriving after a long season of storms. About healing, gratitude, and the quiet moments that remind us we’re still here, still standing, still beginning again. If you’ve ever lived through the waves and waited for the light to return, this one is for you. / LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: -IG: https://www.instagram.com/theearringsoffpodcast/?next=%2F // S U B S C R I...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the headlines leave us feeling overwhelmed. Other times, they remind us just how resilient, compassionate, and inspiring people can be. In this week's episode of Earrings Off, Lou and I each will bring: 📰 2 current events that had us talking 💛 2 feel-good stories that restored a little hope No shouting. No arguing. Just two girlfriends having honest conversations about what's happening in the world—and what we choose to focus on. Before...

Send us Fan Mail Two Black women over 60. One year of “I’m still learning and I lose a lot! (Lou)”. Four months of “I used to play tennis, so pickleball is my new jam! (Teresa)”. Together, we are The Pickleball Queens! In this debut episode, we’re announcing our new monthly pickleball series, created especially for Black women who are curious, cautious, and ready for more joy in their bodies. We break down: What pickleball actually is (and why everyone’s suddenly playing) A quick, fun histor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Lacey Cadieux-McLean, founder and CEO of Rhubaia Ventures, to talk about sustainable fashion, hidden toxins in clothing, and how technology can help us make smarter wardrobe choices. From her journey as an IT project manager to building a fashion-tech brand with purpose, Lacey shares how small, intentional changes can lead to a healthier lifestyle and a better planet. Visit Lacy's website for more information on Rhubaia... https://rhubaia.com/...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is one that’s been brewing for a while, partly because it’s common to most folks and partly because so many of us are quietly drowning in the same digital ocean. We are all in the same “storm.” A storm with constant notifications, pings, dings, buzzes, banners, alerts, reminders, and that one app that insists on sending you “helpful tips” you never asked for. We are going to talk about what happens when you finally step out of that storm or at least learn ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode... We’re joined by Stephanie Peirolo for a deeply moving conversation about: ✨ trusting yourself ✨ grief & healing ✨ women’s intuition ✨ honoring rest ✨ making big life decisions “Sometimes healing doesn’t put us back together the same way — and that’s okay.” This episode is for every woman navigating change, loss, purpose, or reinvention. Stephanie's website: https://www.speirolo.com/ Visit Stephanie's website , there she offers personal coaching fo...

Send us Fan Mail Sexual Violence. There, we said it. Not a fun topic and one we would rather not discuss, even better if it didn’t exist. However, unfortunately it does exist and since the many victims of this horrific crime can’t ignore it, neither will we. In today’s episode we interview *Linda, a survivor of rape. Linda bravely speaks to us about her experience and shares her story of healing. During the follow-up conversation we attempt to put the scope of the problem in perspective with ...

Send us Fan Mail Parents—if you’ve ever spiraled after a late-night Google search or felt like you’re parenting without a village, this episode is for you. 🎧✨ This week on Earrings Off, we sit down with Dr. Tori Niemynski (@yourpediatricianbestie), a board-certified pediatrician who’s on a mission to turn parental concern into confidence. We talk about: • Why understanding child development basics lowers anxiety • Scr...

Send us Fan Mail We would love to hear what you think of this week's episode. Please! Email us at [email protected]. This week on the show, we’re talking storms, not just the ones in the sky, but the ones that hit your life when you least expect it. We’re breaking down how storms actually form, why clouds show up before the rain, and how those same patterns show up in our emotions, our relationships, and our faith. We’re also sharing real stories of people who faced unbelievable adve...