Tea with the Supremes

  First Responder Mental Health Episode 57 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Hey, Virtual Supremes! Today, we are talking about first responders and the importance of mental health. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.va.gov/PREVENTS/docs/PRE013_FactSheets_FirstResponders_508.pdf What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through th...

  Bad Bosses Episode 56 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Hey, Virtual Supremes! Welcome to Season 5! Today, we're talking about bad bosses, what that can look like, and what that means for the overall work environment. We share our personal experiences and would love to hear yours too! Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us...

Season 4 Finale! Episode 55 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Happy Monday! It's our Season Finale! Join us as we have a fun conversation, share some silliness, get to know each other even better, and close of the 4th of July weekend with some laughs. We love you and appreciate you for riding it out with us for yet another season! We will be back after a short break with even more wonderful conversations! Enjoy the long weekend, enjoy the episode, and come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify area...

Ketanji Brown Jackson: The Confirmation Hearings Episode 54 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Happy Monday, Family! Today, join us as we discuss all things confirmation hearings and the newly confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The Supremes discuss the importance of one's merit over party and personal affiliations as we review some of the disparaging statements made during the recent hearings. Ebony shares her childhood dream of becoming a Supreme Court justice while posing the question of what she can do to motivate her younger self after experiencing the recent hearings. Join us as we explore the purpose of the confirmation hearings and whether or not we believe they are still needed in the 21st century. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversation...

Maintaining Relationships with Parents Episode 53 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Navigating relationships can be difficult at times, especially if the relationship is not as healthy as it could be. This is additionally challenging when we discuss relationships with family. Today, we are talking about the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships with parents and how we continue to navigate that process in our own lives. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow...

Men's Mental Health Episode 52 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! June is Men's Mental Health Month! Unfortunately, prioritizing one's mental health is often stigmatized, especially in masculine communities. Today, we are discussing why that is and what we can do to change that. There are so many  amazing resources specifically designed for men! Check them out and join us in the conversation! Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/byomm/toolkit.html 3 Less-Known Reasons Why Men Don’t Talk about Mental Health | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7444121/#:~:text=Six%20million%20men%20are%20affected%20by%20depression%20in,at%2062%2C000%20in%20comparison%20to%20women%20at%2026%2C000 . Infographic: Mental Health for Men | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) Fact Sheet - We Are Fathers4Justice – The Official Campaign Organisation (fathers-4-justice.o...

Color is Not a Crime Episode 51 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Today, we are taking a look back at a tragic loss of a life stolen. Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in a racially motivated hate crime on February 23, 2020. More than two years later, we continue to see similar acts of hate perpetrated on people of color. Today, we talk about his murder and the subsequent trials that ensued. Join us for this powerful conversation and try to see the conversation from a new perspective.  Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the diff...

Get Yourself a Hobby you Love! Episode 50 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! What is your favorite hobby? Do you even have one? And if so, is it something you love? It might sound trivial but hobbies matter. Join us as we talk about the importance of prioritizing some free time for activities that will fill your cup! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk ab...

Maternal Depression Episode 49 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Among other things, May is National Maternal Depression Month. Today, we are sharing our personal experiences with maternal depression, the signs and symptoms, and the need to normalize the conversation. What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through th...

The Slap Heard Around the World Episode 48 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! During the Oscars, an altercation took place between Chris Rock and Will Smith. We discuss this highly publicized event and how this behavior can influence the population at large. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voic...

Foster Care Awareness Episode 47 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! May is Foster Care Awareness month. Today, Savannah shares her personal experience with foster care and how that influenced who she is today. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: http://foster-adoptive-kinship-family-services-nj.org/mindfulness-foster-parents/ https://fostermore.org/foster-friendly-workplace-pledge/ https://www.thruproject.org/volunteer/ What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to che...

Child Abuse Awareness Episode 46 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! April is Child Abuse Awareness month and in light of our Spotlight Sunday conversation yesterday, we continue our discussion as it pertains to child abuse. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through the Anchor app and we...

So I Have This Crazy Story! Episode 45 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Fam! Sometimes in life we have experiences that are just downright crazy! Today, Julie shares one of those experiences. You are not going to believe this! Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through the Anchor app and we...

Welcome to Season 4! Goals for the Future Episode 44 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome to Season 4! We're back! We are so excited to have you back with us this season! And if you are new, welcome to the Virtual Supreme family! As we near the end of our academic Master's journey, we thought it only fitting that we speak to our goals for the future. Join us in the conversation and let us know what your future endeavors are! Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another....

Season 3 Finale! Episode 43 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! We are so thankful to our virtual Supremes for hanging out with us! Today, we take a look back at another amazing season and chat about our journey so far. Come sip some tea with us! What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow with one another. Make sure to check us out on all social media platforms! Let us know what kind of content you'd like to hear us talk about! You can also leave us a voicemail through the Anchor app and we m...

International Women's Day Episode 42 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! March 8th is International Women's Day! Join us as we talk about the importance of this day and we speak about some famous women who inspire each of us! Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme https://rsphealth.org/blog/2021/06/22/remembering-fannie-lou-hamer/ https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ruby-bridges What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to gro...

Heart Health Episode 41 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! Did you know that February is American Heart Health Month as well? We're talking warning signs, symptoms, prevention and much more. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.heart.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/prevention.htm https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_mindfulness_meditation_is_good_for_your_health#:~:text=Mindfulness%20may%20also%20be%20good%20for%20hearts%20that,an%20increased%20chance%20of%20surviving%20a%20heart%20attack What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this jour...

Red Flags in Relationships Episode 40 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! More than likely, we have all experienced at least one red flag in a relationship. Whether it's an intimate relationship, friendship, family, or work relationship, it's important to recognize the signs, even the most subtle ones, to be sure that we are protecting ourselves from a potentially toxic situation. Do you think you'd be able to recognize the warning signs? Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.reed.edu/share/assets/downloads/Relationship%20Red%20Flags.pdf https://www.thehotline.org https://wingsprogram.com https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/6-relationship-green-flags-to-look-for-in-a-new-relationship/ What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to c...

Women's Reproductive Health Episode 39 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! Women's reproductive health is immensely important to each woman, yet is a topic constantly put into question and subjected to judgment, scrutiny, and ill-advisement. We're talking about the importance of our reproductive health, our experiences, and why advocacy matters. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-vs-md#do-vs-md What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ourselves and our belief systems, to educate us in areas of unfamiliarity, and to grow as more inclusive, compassionate, and empathetic human beings. Join us on this journey to tackle the difficult subjects, identify areas of ignorance, and to grow ...

Black History Month Episode 38 Premiere!  Come sip some tea with us! Welcome Back, Virtual Family! As we all know, February is Black History Month. While a month is certainly not sufficient to speak to the extensive contributions made in this country by members of the African American community, we wanted to take the time to recognize some influential historical figures and events that are often overlooked.  We hope through this conversation that you are inspired to take the initiative to increase your knowledge, self-reflect, and move forward with us in pursuit of a more inclusive world. Come sip some tea with us! Resources: Sundown Towns Are Still A Problem for Black Drivers - Ade Onibada Same Kind of Different As Me 13TH What we share is personal to ourselves. As we engage in these difficult conversations, we don't always agree, and sometimes, we may even say something controversial or outright ignorant. We have these conversations with the best of intentions, to challenge ...