This week on Let’s Talk About It The Podcast, TJ and Shatema sit down with none other than Boss Lady herself — Nicole Phillips aka Jolly Jane — and let’s just say, she brings the energy everybody wants in a friend! We’re diving into REAL talk that too many people shy away from: Why so many Black businesses are struggling to succeed in the Phoenix market Why “Black-owned” should never mean lower quality 🚫The unapologetic power of Black Girl Magic—and why we should never dim our ligh...

Get ready for some laughs AND lessons! In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite Phoenix business leaders, Nicole Phillips, to tackle some very real workplace conversations: 🔥 Do we really need a policy on dating at work? 👀 Scandalous encounters that changed career paths (including that “oops” moment that led to a major life relocation. 😂 Gut-busting laughs + unfiltered truth. This one is equal parts FUN + EDUCATION (aka TJ’s signature FUNducation). You’ll walk away cracking up, b...

This week on Let’s Talk About It, TJ Speaks and Shatema Gresham welcome Sarah Boyd, CEO of Join the Formation — the powerhouse leader who’s flipping the script on how women navigate the workplace. Sarah isn’t here to give you generic career tips. She’s here to drop data-backed strategies that actually work — helping women tackle real workplace challenges while protecting their peace and building a life they love. She even coined the phrase we all need to live by: “Your livelihood powers your ...

In this powerful Part 1 episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Boyd, CEO of The Formation, joins TJ_Speaks and Shatema Gresham CEO of Procure Talent Management Group for a raw, unfiltered conversation that hits every nerve of today’s workplace culture. We’re talking: Why facts matter in decision-making — but feelings deserve space, too How leadership can foster healing, not just compliance What NOT to say when you’re “closing the loop” in workplace investigations ...

It’s a CELEBRATION! We’re kicking off Episode 1 of our Big Birthday Bash and we want YOU to celebrate with us! TJ and Shatema are birthday twins and the first podcast episode was recorded one year ago. In this episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast, we’re turning up the Leo energy and diving into: The truth about our Leo traits (bold, loyal, extra… and proud of it) Our journey to freedom — leaving the modern-day “plantation” of 9-to-5 jobs and stepping into entrepreneurship A behi...

What happens when two powerful Black women, both celebrating their birthdays, sit down to reflect on life, healing, and how to turn pain into power? You get this very personal, raw, and joy-filled episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast. 🎙️✨ In this special birthday episode, hosts Tjuana Yvonne (TJ) and Shatema invite you into their inner world — unpacking childhood trauma, what it means to forgive toxic family members, and how self-care sometimes looks like CHILDLiKE fun, laughter, and t...

In this episode of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast, we kick off our brand-new Kidpreneurs series featuring Marlee, the inspiring 8-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Marlee’s Lemonade 🍋. Marlee shares how she started her lemonade business, what motivates her, and how she’s already learning about leadership, teamwork, and business ownership at such a young age. Her journey is more than just a fun project — it’s a movement led by youth entrepreneurship and Black girl magic. Hosts Tjuana Yvo...

💔 Would you date an AI boyfriend? 🍼 The Jess Hilarious drama: workplace chaos after maternity leave 🧠 AI Threesome Therapy?! Trust issues & cheating fears decoded 🚨 Why HR ain’t the office police – let’s clear that up once and for all 😂 And yes, we’re spilling our funniest HR terminations and stories From workplace woes to wild tech, we’re talking about it ALL. Don’t miss it! 📢 DON’T JUST WATCH—JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Drop a comment and let us know your thoughts. And if you vibe with us,...

🎧 Part 2 with Brit Sudana Drops 4/18 | Let’s Talk About It The Podcast We're back with Part 2 of our vibrant conversation with the one and only Brit Sudana, and this episode is PACKED with culture, laughs, and truth-telling! 🎥 In this episode, we dive into: 🔥 HillmanTok – the nostalgic and trending TikTok movement celebrating HBCU culture 👑 The rise of the Pakistan Princess herself, Onijah Andrew Robinson 🎉 How Black culture is thriving in Phoenix, with events like Taste of Melanin that pro...

Hosts TJ Lowery and Shatema Gresham break it down: "Black is a culture" connecting people across backgrounds, while "African American" refers to descendants of slaves in America. Guest Iynna Baker, owner of New Age Vision skincare, shares insights on dating as a Black professional in Arizona. "Go where you are cherished and celebrated," she advises—solid life advice beyond dating. Things get funny when they uncover the deeper meaning behind waist beads (they’re more than just cute accessories...