Coffee No Cream Summer Rewind #2 – Black Girl Mean Energy Coffee No Cream 2026-07-22 | "Black women, Black girls are mean. And you know it. I know it. We are." That's how this one starts, and I'm not exempting myself from it.This is part two of our Summer Rewind series, not a rerun, a new conversation built from clips across the last 62 episodes. Dr. Lydia Bullock admits she was "a jealous girl" growing up and had to do the internal work to unlearn it. Abby The Attorney tells the story of a colleague, Erica, who showed up as her full, unapologetic self, and how appalled Abby was by it, until she realized years later what that respectability cost her. Shaquana Hughes talks about the very real difference in trust and pushback she gets from Black women clients versus white ones in her own business. And clinical psychologist Dr. Mel Robinson-Brown breaks down the actual difference between envy and jealousy, and gives us real language for checking ourselves before we check anybody else.I also read some of the comments you left on past episodes, because a lot of you have lived this too.This isn't a finger-pointing video. It's an invitation to look at where we might be the problem, not just where we've been hurt by one.☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/freeEpisodes highlighted in this video:Episode 6 w/Shaquana Hughes - youtu.be/V6ty75Mxl3UEpisode 15 w/Erin on Mean Girls - youtu.be/oZbq_1J58vAEpisode 18 w/Abby The Attorney - youtu.be/eqdU8l8tsv8Episode 28 w/Erin and the comments - youtu.be/NnD0FFI-Y6AEpisode 29 w/Natasha Williams - youtu.be/vbOz48gVXycEpisode 30 w/Natasha Williams - youtu.be/F7NgmFPMZxAEpisode 46 w/Dr. Mel Robinson-Brown - youtu.be/LGIwQ8jXfxc⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Open0:53 — Why This Episode Exists11:28 — Dr. Lydia Bullock: "I Was A Jealous Girl"12:52 — Abby The Attorney: The Erica Story15:39 — Natasha Williams: Scarcity Mindset At Work16:59 — Reading Your Comments23:42 — Shaquana Hughes: Trust In Business26:09 — Natasha Williams: Find A Mentor, Not A Competitor26:59 — Dr. Mel Robinson-Brown: Envy vs. Jealousy31:09 — Closing Thoughts
Black people who center whiteness can traumatize other Black people. Coffee No Cream 2026-09-20 | Black people with only white friends may be more likely to overlook disrespect and racism.
Black women are expected to be the saviors. Coffee No Cream 2026-09-19 | When Black men fall, they often turn to Black women to help pick up the pieces and save them.
Code switching is not a game! Coffee No Cream 2026-09-18 | Code-switching doesn’t mean sacrificing your authenticity or pretending to be someone you’re not. It simply means adapting how you communicate to your environment.
Narcissism in the black community Coffee No Cream 2026-09-17 | People often associate whiteness, or proximity to whiteness, with superiority, while Black women are frequently placed at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
Credit cards without financial responsibility Coffee No Cream 2026-09-16 | Tracie shares how white students were given credit cards to build credit, without parental oversight.
Coffee No Cream Ep. 65 - Why Some Black Men Reject Black Women: Narcissism, Race and Dating Coffee No Cream 2026-09-16 | In this episode of Coffee No Cream, Erin Braxton sits down with psychologist Dr. Natalie Jones for a provocative conversation about narcissism, dating, race, relationships and some of the warning signs Black women may be overlooking.What does narcissism actually mean, and how is it different from the way we casually use the word? Dr. Jones breaks down narcissistic traits and explains how she believes race, status and proximity to whiteness can become intertwined with narcissistic behavior. That leads to one of the biggest questions of the episode: when a Black man specifically rejects Black women while placing women of other races on a pedestal, could narcissism be part of what’s going on?The conversation goes much further. Dr. Jones shares what her work in corrections, forensic psychology and domestic violence has taught her about manipulative behavior, red flags in dating, pathological lying, control, verbal abuse and the moments when unhealthy relationships can become dangerous.Erin and Dr. Jones also talk about why Black women may sometimes stay too long, the pressure to “build a man up,” the idea that there is a scarcity of Black men, and whether Black women have been given enough examples of what it actually looks like to be loved well.This conversation includes strong opinions and some uncomfortable subjects, but the message for Black women is simple: pay attention to what you see, stop explaining away behavior that concerns you, and go where you are loved, celebrated and appreciated.CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, sexual offending, pornography and abusive relationships.Connect with Dr. Natalie JonesWebsite: DrNatalieJones.comSocial (TikTok and Instagram): @DrNatalieJonesPsyD☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/free⏰ Timestamps00:00 Preview01:02 Welcome to Coffee No Cream03:09 Meet Dr. Natalie Jones05:18 What does “narcissist” actually mean?08:17 Narcissism, race and proximity to whiteness11:22 What Dr. Jones heard from Black men in prison15:00 Race, identity and all-white friend groups19:02 If he doesn’t want Black women, is it narcissism?23:01 Is it attraction or the status associated with whiteness?26:56 Dating red flags Black women should watch for27:41 “If you feel sorry for him, it’s time to go”29:13 Pay attention to his relationship with his mother31:50 Why Dr. Jones considers red-pill content a warning sign34:22 Are Black women too forgiving when choosing Black men?37:19 When narcissistic behavior becomes dangerous38:53 Why verbal abuse is a serious warning sign39:17 Losing control, leaving and pregnancy40:46 Weapons, threats and escalating behavior43:10 Pathological lying and living a double life47:42 Does the perceived scarcity of Black men make us accept more?48:21 “Go where you are loved”50:21 Do Black women have enough examples of healthy love?51:00 Tyler Perry and representations of Black women54:33 Letting go of “build a man up” and “ride or die”55:46 Reality dating shows and Black women57:19 Where to find Dr. Natalie Jones58:00 The “Blue Magic” story we didn’t get to58:35 Closing
Black parents tend to be pretty strict about dating. Coffee No Cream 2026-09-15 | Tracie shares how her parents were very strict about dating and how that shaped her experience in college.
Keep your head on a swivel Coffee No Cream 2026-09-14 | Tracie reminds us to be mindful of the company we keep and aware of our surroundings so we’re not caught off guard.
The world is bigger than you think. Coffee No Cream 2026-09-13 | Tracie shares her culture shock after learning about the religious bubble and purity gospel.
They see dating as a competition Coffee No Cream 2026-09-12 | Tracie shares how some women would get upset because white men were interested in her.
It had to be the Black guy Coffee No Cream 2026-09-11 | Tracie shares how her brother was blamed for something he didn’t do simply because he was Black.
Know how to play the game Coffee No Cream 2026-09-10 | Learn to play the game. Promote yourself, build your finances, network strategically, and stand firmly in your power.
Coffee No Cream Ep. 64 - What Happens When Black Girls Grow Up in White Spaces? Coffee No Cream 2026-09-09 | What happens when you grow up as a Black girl surrounded almost entirely by white people?In this episode of Coffee No Cream, I sit down with Tracie Walker to talk about our experiences growing up in predominantly white schools and communities, and the lessons we learned about race, belonging and what it means to navigate spaces where very few people look like you.Tracie shares how her parents prepared her for those environments, including one message from her father that stayed with her: don’t ever get so comfortable that you forget you’re Black.We talk about being the only Black girl in the room, teachers who treated us differently, encounters with racism as children, the things our parents did and didn’t tell us, and how those experiences shaped the way we move through predominantly white spaces today.But we also wrestle with a bigger question: Did growing up around white people prepare us for the real world, or did it sometimes give us a false sense of acceptance?This isn’t a conversation about regretting where we grew up. It’s about looking back as Black women and recognizing what those experiences taught us, what they couldn’t teach us, and the lessons we had to learn for ourselves.If you grew up as one of the few Black kids in your school, neighborhood or friend group, I especially want to hear from you. What did your parents tell you about navigating white spaces? And what did you have to figure out on your own?✨ About Tracie Walker Follow Tracie on TikTok: @atmarshalsweat (search "thinking out loud") or @SheReadsWellYouTube: youtube.com/@ThinkingOutLoud-q5s☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/free⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Coming Up: Growing Up in White Spaces01:05 – Welcome to Coffee No Cream05:45 – Tracie Walker Returns07:00 – Why Black Parents Chose Predominantly White Schools10:00 – Tracie’s First Experiences With Racism at School19:00 – When Her Brother Was Blamed Because He Was Black22:00 – Fighting to Tell Black Stories at a White Christian School26:40 – Being Called the N-Word as a Child31:00 – Dating as the Only Black Girl35:00 – The Advantages and the Trauma of White Schools43:00 – What White Girls Learned About Dating That We Didn’t47:00 – Entering a Predominantly White College55:00 – How Our Upbringing Shaped Our Expectations1:02:35 – Black Kids Can Get “A Little Delusional”1:10:00 – “Don’t Get Too Comfortable”1:15:00 – Finding Black Community in College1:18:30 – What Did We Miss, Gain and Would We Change?1:25:00 – Finally Having Black Friends1:27:00 – What Growing Up Around White People Taught Us1:35:00 – Feeling Different Around Other Black People1:40:00 – Class, Blackness and Stereotypes About How Black People Live1:43:00 – Learning About Colorism as an Adult1:47:30 – Black Books, Black Authors and Closing Thoughts
Protect Your Work & Own Your Worth Coffee No Cream 2026-09-09 | Protect your intellectual property. Own your accomplishments, speak about them, know your values, and be clear about what you bring to the table.
Always document everything! Coffee No Cream 2026-09-08 | Do not let anyone steal your ideas or take credit for your work. Document everything, keep receipts, and put your name on your work.
Get your ducks in a row! Coffee No Cream 2026-09-07 | As a Black woman, never afford yourself the luxury of being financially unprepared.
Get your head in the game Coffee No Cream 2026-09-06 | Stop sitting on the sidelines watching. Get your head in the game and start taking action.
There is always a target on your back. Coffee No Cream 2026-09-05 | Move strategically, protect your interests, and stay prepared. Build your resources, know your business inside and out, and always stay a step ahead.
You are powerful and influential in every aspect of your life Coffee No Cream 2026-09-04 | Ashley Morgan points out how corporate America can make you feel powerless and inauthentic. Don’t let the system control you; know your power.
We all code switch Coffee No Cream 2026-09-03 | Code-switching doesn’t mean you’re being inauthentic or performative. We all do it.
Who Influences Your Life? Coffee No Cream 2026-09-02 | Use discernment when deciding who influences how you move, live, and act.
Coffee No Cream Ep. 63 – Black Women, Code Switching and the Power of Strategic Communication Coffee No Cream 2026-09-02 | We’re back with a brand new episode of Coffee No Cream, and we’re jumping into a conversation that Black women have A LOT of feelings about: code-switching.Executive coach Ashley Morgan is back, and she has a perspective that might challenge the way you think about changing how you communicate in different spaces. Is code switching always about making ourselves more palatable to white people? Is adapting the way we communicate a betrayal of who we are? Or can it simply be strategic communication, a tool we use to read the room, navigate the system, and get the outcome we want?Ashley argues that we all code-switch. We do it at work, at church, with family, with friends and in different social environments. The difference, she says, is the story we tell ourselves about why we're doing it.And when it comes to refusing to “play the game” in corporate America, Ashley doesn't mince words: you absolutely have the right not to do it. But if you choose not to navigate the system, then don't complain when you don't get what you want from it.We also get into authenticity, “talking white,” performing for white comfort, power and privilege, being strategic in corporate America, and why Ashley believes adapting her communication doesn't diminish her identity as a Black woman. For her, it's about agency: understanding the environment, knowing what she wants and communicating in a way that helps her get there.So is code switching really the problem? Or have we been looking at strategic communication all wrong?Watch the full conversation and let me know where you land in the comments.✨ About Ashley Morgan | Leadership Coach • Speaker • Corporate ConsultantFollow Ashley on TikTok: tiktok.com/@UCSlFDJN7XAlZtpNfWSpYM8A And Instagram: instagram.com/ashleymorganliveLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashleymorganliveDownload her free Cascade Communication Guide: https://stan.store/ashleyymorganlive☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/free0:00 Is Code Switching Really a Bad Thing?3:48 “We Talk Like White Girls”6:18 We Change How We Communicate All the Time10:50 “I Don’t Play Corporate Games”13:15 Code Switching or Strategic Communication?16:10 “So What If I Sound White?”18:05 Are You Still Being Authentic?20:10 “I Got There Through the Front Door”25:00 Reframing Code Switching as a Power Move29:00 Getting Accused of “Talking White”33:00 Stop Performing for White Comfort34:27 Using Communication to Get What You Want38:30 How Strategic Relationships Create Opportunities42:15 Corporate America Wants You to Feel Powerless46:00 Do Black Women Need to Be More Calculating?51:00 The Target That Comes With Wanting More56:00 Why Are You Changing How You Communicate?59:00 Taking the Shame Out of Code Switching1:02:00 Communication, Leadership and Purpose
Guard your mental health Coffee No Cream 2026-09-01 | Be mindful of how you respond to online content so it doesn’t negatively impact your mental well-being.
Every business doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Coffee No Cream 2026-08-31 | Be different, think outside the box, and build something that aligns with what makes you happy.
Your knowledge and expertise have value....it is not for free! Coffee No Cream 2026-08-30 | Always charge for your talent, expertise, and services. Your knowledge has value; turn what you know into income.
Additional income streams. Coffee No Cream 2026-08-29 | Identify a problem, solve it, and turn the solution into income.
The Cost of Self-Silencing Coffee No Cream 2026-08-28 | Dr. Kimani shares how staying silent can lead to self-loathing, negative thoughts about yourself, and other mental health struggles.
The Double Standard of Excellence Coffee No Cream 2026-08-27 | Dr. Kimani discusses how our work can go from being celebrated and awarded to being seen as a threat.
Paradoxical intervention or racist? Coffee No Cream 2026-08-26 | Dr. Kimani shares an experience that was presented as a paradoxical intervention but, in her view, came across as racist.
Coffee No Cream Summer Rewind #7 – Black Women Bodies Are Ringing their Stress Alarm Bells Coffee No Cream 2026-08-26 | Black women, if you're experiencing chest pains, headaches, hair loss, anxiety, the Sunday Scaries... I could go on. And you're brushing them off, thinking they're normal. They're not. We're under attack, and we've been under attack.This is the final episode in our Summer Rewind series, and it's the one that ties the physical cost of all of it together. Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands breaks down what chronic workplace stress can actually turn into: hair loss, rising blood pressure, even PTSD symptoms. Natasha Williams shares her research on what she calls the "taxes" Black professionals pay every day, including the number that stopped me: 63% of the people she surveyed reported being affected by severe health conditions from this. And Sheri tells the story of the stroke she had at 39, including being told by a doctor that she was "too young" to be having one.This isn't about scaring you. It's about naming what's actually happening in our bodies, so we stop calling it normal.Episodes HighlightedEpisode 49 w/Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands- youtu.be/z6-Kd5LO0IUEpisode 18 w/Abby The Attorney - youtu.be/eqdU8l8tsv8Episode 9 w/Michele Hardiman-Forbes - youtu.be/w8sp7smpT6QEpisode 50 w/Natasha Williams- youtu.be/l_IxADIrRg4Episode 16 w/Valencia Dantzler- youtu.be/aj10CZc-sPMEpisode 38 w/Sheri Gray - youtu.be/aU8aFytWnFEEpisode 19 w/Erin - youtu.be/Kqu0L5uUejE☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/freeTimestamps0:00 — Why This Episode Exists3:01 — Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands: "I Bite My Tongue So Much"6:48 — Abby The Attorney: "Am I Making An Exit Strategy?"14:15 — Michele Forbes: "I Carried You For 11 Years"21:05 — Natasha Williams: "Death By A Thousand Cuts"21:53 — Natasha Williams: 63% Of Us Are Affected25:59 — Sheri: The Stroke27:38 — Sheri: "You're Too Young"We're back to new episodes next week. Thank you for riding with me through this whole Summer Rewind series — tell me which episode hit you hardest.
Go to therapy! Coffee No Cream 2026-08-25 | Dr. Kimani encourages all Black women to try therapy and, if possible, choose a Black therapist because they may better understand their shared experiences.
Be unbothered Coffee No Cream 2026-08-24 | Tracie encourages Black women to protect their peace by choosing not to let difficult situations or people's opinions shake their confidence.
Unapologetically Joyful Coffee No Cream 2026-08-23 | Tracie reflects on how Black women are sometimes labeled as loud for simply having fun and being themselves.
Dont let them affect your peace Coffee No Cream 2026-08-22 | Tracie shares how navigating the corporate world can sometimes be mentally exhausting.
Be stratetegic about your career Coffee No Cream 2026-08-21 | Tracie explains the importance of being strategic about your career, intentionally building your network, and cultivating meaningful connections.
Be intentional about how you show up. Coffee No Cream 2026-08-20 | Karen reminds us to be intentional about how we show up in every situation. Claim and reclaim your power.
Always advocate for yourself Coffee No Cream 2026-08-19 | Karen shares the ACT FrameworkA - AdvocateC - CommunicateT - Thrive
Coffee No Cream Summer Rewind #6 – Black Women, Build Your Own Table Coffee No Cream 2026-08-19 | Should you stay in corporate, or should you go? That's the question this whole episode is built around.Over 62 episodes, you and your guests have answered this from every angle, how to find the right organization, how to shift from tasks to value, how to build confidence outside of a job title, what burnout actually costs. This Summer Rewind pulls together the strongest career advice from the entire run: Rhonda Joy McLean and Elaine Meryl Brown on building your own table when the one you're at won't make room for you. Celeste Warren on doing real due diligence before you accept a job. Natasha Williams on scarcity mindset and learning the system before you leave it. Dr. Pamela Buchanan on what burnout during the pandemic actually did to her, and what she built after.This isn't a highlight reel. It's the playbook.Episodes HighlightedEpisode 42 w/Rhonda Joy McLean - youtu.be/4c4T4jhAvQIEpisode 44 w/Celeste Warren - youtu.be/7OIeSIZkQ6YEpisode 43 w/Erin - youtu.be/utw9Z8_F7xcEpisode 55 w/Erin - youtu.be/6buER582dWcEpisode 26 w/Natasha Williams - youtu.be/qZ6T-KTsHPgEpisode 23 w/Erin - youtu.be/PODXaSucyToEpisode 51 w/Bernie Frazier - youtu.be/CoLpeWDTRWMEpisode 27 w/Erin - youtu.be/o-DpIJCiaVMEpisode 41 w/Pamela Buchanan, M.D. - youtu.be/L0vv47xb8bU☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/freeTimestamps0:01 — Should You Stay Or Go?1:50 — Rhonda Joy McLean: Build Your Own Table5:42 — Celeste Warren: Do Your Homework First9:42 — Celeste Warren: Reading The Org From The Inside12:53 — From Tasks To Value (The AI Tool Tip)18:09 — Natasha Williams: Scarcity Mindset & Getting Out21:02 — Stay In Motion27:43 — Dr. Pamela Buchanan: Burnout & Building After Medicine37:18 — Silence To Strategic Visibility
Own how you show up Coffee No Cream 2026-08-18 | Karen emphasizes the importance of committing to showing up as the powerful force we know ourselves to be.
Address disrespect on the spot! Coffee No Cream 2026-08-17 | Karen explains how to address disrespect on the spot on what behaviour and actions you will or will not accept.
You cannot change peoples biases Coffee No Cream 2026-08-16 | Sheryl shares how, in her nursing career, she did not try to prove herself just because a different skin color was seen as more professional.
Racism in the workplace Coffee No Cream 2026-08-15 | Sheryl shares how she was always put on 'display' because her skin was lighter than her co-workers
Never open some doors Coffee No Cream 2026-08-14 | Sheryl speaks about how using certain words loosely opens doors to names and conversations that often offend us
Different doesnt always mean good Coffee No Cream 2026-08-13 | Nadine shares how a colleague referred to her as different and a "unicorn of these people"
Regain your power Coffee No Cream 2026-08-12 | Nadine shares how you can regain your power by choosing how to take in and release information in all situations.
Coffee No Cream Summer Rewind #5 – Black Women Are Leaving the Church Coffee No Cream 2026-08-12 | Religion, and specifically Black women deconstructing it, has been my best-performing topic on this podcast in the last year. So for this Summer Rewind, we're going back to it.This episode pulls together my conversation with Ashante, The Unpunishable Woman, and the religion panel with Abby The Attorney and Tammy Triolo — three different religious backgrounds, three different roads to the same reckoning. Ashante walks through the judicial process her congregation put her through after she was raped. Abby breaks down the Baptist "decorum" system and what it cost her to step out of line. Tammy talks about growing up Pentecostal, and what her mother wasn't allowed to do.This isn't an anti-faith video. It's about the systems built around faith, and what they asked of us before we were old enough to ask questions back.There's a second panel coming, women who are deconstructing, but still believing. That one's coming soon.Tell me where you are on your own journey with this. I read every comment.Episodes HighlightedEpisode 58 w/Ashanti, The Unpunishable Woman - youtu.be/jsopUk0eDjgEpisode 60 w/Religion Panel - youtu.be/mZTXHHiQ8G0☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys.📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community: facebook.com/groups/coffeenocream📚 Free Educational Resources: CoffeeNoCream.com/free⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Why This Episode Exists5:36 — Ashante: The Judicial Process13:27 — Abby The Attorney: Right Hand Of Fellowship17:57 — Tammy Triolo: Growing Up Pentecostal27:31 — Closing Thoughts + What's Coming Next
Skin color does not define our potential. Coffee No Cream 2026-08-11 | Nadine shares how we should be able to bring in our potential and skills without it being determined by the color of our skin
Undermined in the workplace. Coffee No Cream 2026-08-10 | Stephanie shares how she was undermined as a manager because she was black.
Protect yourself, seek counsel Coffee No Cream 2026-08-09 | Tai shares that even though you could have all the documentation in the world, companies will always protect themselves
Do you feel valued where you work? Coffee No Cream 2026-08-08 | Tai shares how to gauge the work environment you are in, gauge the culture, and know the company's values.
