We have all heard the sayings ‘lay down with dogs, wake up with fleas’ and ‘birds of a feather flock together’. Join us as we decide if the third degree ladies agree with these old faithful mantras. Who is the company that you keep? Are you good company to be kept around? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

From recess, wearing tank tops over polo shirts, getting license, prom, dating, dreaming & goal setting, and everything in between; Ja’Bria invites special guests her childhood friends of 17 years Kayla and Kyaira to the hot spot. Join us as we talk through the journey of dreaming and setting goals as children to those dreams being our reality as adults. More importantly we honor those who have been influential in the development of the today version of you. Are your childhood friends surprised by the adult version of you? Is your child self surprised or proud of your adult self? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

Are you too independent?I If you are like our co-host Brianna, you find it harder to ask for help. Tune into this week as we discuss hyper independence and how it can affect how we navigate our relationships in life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

Have you ever found yourself reaching beyond limits in your life? Whether it may be in your career or personal relationships? In this week’s episode we will discuss how to protect your peace by establishing healthy boundaries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

“Wish I could be….part of your world”. As the new trailer of the Little Mermaid dropped, there were a range of emotions expressed from individuals. Some were elated while others immediately voiced their concerns with the changes in race and hair texture/styles. Tune in this week as we discuss the importance of representation throughout media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

The African diaspora is full of various cultures from all around the world. Oftentimes those differences result in arguments causing a divide between Africans, Caribbeans, and African/Black Americans. Whether it may be explaining that African Americans have culture, if not one of the most imitated cultures in the world. Or Africans and Carribeans speaking about being accepted more as adults and having the most authentic roots. Tune in this week as we discuss culture with special guest Philippe Noel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

You can always tell a kid that grew up in church! Whether that’s because they know how to sing every congregational song, can shout on tempo, or curse you in EVERY tongue… Our guest, Sean (Alum of Howard University and Former Director Emeritus of Howard University Community Choir) joined us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

It’s nothing more THIRD DEGREE than what is going on with the housing market! We are out here choosing between giving up our left leg, selling a kidney, or buying a house. We invited first-time homebuyer client, Jasa Perry of Chicago, IL, to speak about how she and other millennials can crack the code and buy for less! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

The saying goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” We explore our individual growth from where we started as roommates to maturing and living our “best lives” alone. Join in on the convo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support

Often times we get so caught up in being busy with the many different facets of our lives — or shall we say the many CROWNS in which we wear — we forget that self care should be the highest on the to-do list! Check out this week’s episode featuring a co-host’s big sister — one of the busiest bees we know! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-third-podcast/support