Hey ya’ll! I’m bringing a mini episode to you in fun. I’ve decided I’m gonna cosplay this year, so in part two of my cosplayer series I talk to Na’Kia Hammock a baddy in the cosplay world. We discuss:  Her start in cosplay some of her favorite cosplays How to ‘Cosplay Your Way’ tips on tips on tips for keeping your cosplay dope and inexpensive    Thanks for listening! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!   Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1

Hey ya’ll! I’m bringing a mini episode to you in fun. I’ve decided I’m gonna cosplay this year, so in part two of my cosplayer series I talk to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angels.dont.fly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Na’Kia Hammock</a> a baddy in the cosplay world. We discuss: <ul> <li>Her start in cosplay</li> <li>some of her favorite cosplays</li> <li>How to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cosplayyourway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Cosplay Your Way’</a></li> <li>tips on tips on tips for keeping your cosplay dope and inexpensive</li> </ul> Thanks for listening! Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-sauce/id1271767961" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Igjzfgkqf4rkdx77ajz73f65fli?t%3DSecret_Sauce%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow me on Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheMTRNetwork</a> @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/choqlat1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choqlat1</a>

Na'Kia Hammock Cosplayer and Photographer - Secret Sauce #20

Dana Morgan

Hey everyone! I’m back in 2019 with the talented Dana Morgan, of Danique Events who is a full time event planner and a cosplay photographer in Atlanta Ga. Check out how dope she is with Gothic Storm, Domino and Blackheart On this episode we discuss:  her start in photography in the cosplay world her love of cosplay celebrities she’s met lessons learned  Please follow her on IG and Facebook.

Hey everyone! I’m back in 2019 with the talented Dana Morgan, of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniqueevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danique Events</a> who is a full time event planner and a cosplay photographer in Atlanta Ga. Check out how dope she is with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniqueevents/photos/a.723858497750398/1521886821280891/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gothic Storm</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniqueevents/photos/a.1178668345602742/1534662193336687/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Domino</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarrFoxxCosplay/photos/a.549458055250840/1021927094670598/?type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackheart</a> On this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>her start in photography in the cosplay world</li> <li>her love of cosplay</li> <li>celebrities she’s met</li> <li>lessons learned</li> </ul> Please follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniqueevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daniqueevents/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

Dana Morgan Cosplay Photographer - Secret Sauce #19

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode I start with some brief information on handling possible issues at the voting booth.  Then I have a interview with Leila Lopes:  Formerly Miss Universe (2011) Now a owner of a record label called ‘The Uprise’ ‘Music is Universal’ Uprise Website  Thanks for listening and please.. GO VOTE! https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7432007 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!   Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1 Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode I start with some brief information on handling possible issues at the voting booth.  Then I have a interview with Leila Lopes: <ul> <li>Formerly Miss Universe (2011)</li> <li>Now a owner of a record label called ‘The Uprise’</li> <li>‘Music is Universal’</li> <li><a href="http://www.theupriseworld.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uprise Website</a></li> </ul> Thanks for listening and please.. GO VOTE! <a href="https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7432007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7432007</a> Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-sauce/id1271767961" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Igjzfgkqf4rkdx77ajz73f65fli?t%3DSecret_Sauce%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow me on Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheMTRNetwork</a> @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/choqlat1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choqlat1</a> Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a <a href="https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MTR Premium Account!</a>

Go Vote - Secret Sauce #18

Hey guys! On this episode I have some fun with the Doc from MTR Network. We discuss  Her passion for photography Some TV talk The Captain Marvel trailer  napturalista moji The Emmys  I also interview Yvette Monique Anthony about opening her black haircare store in Minnesota called Monique Hair Company. Also here is the link for the “Tennis is a White Mans Sport” article that I mentioned in the interview https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7198274

Hey guys! On this episode I have some fun with the Doc from MTR Network. We discuss <ul> <li>Her passion for photography</li> <li>Some TV talk</li> <li>The Captain Marvel trailer</li> <li><a href="https://napturalistamoji.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> napturalista moji</a></li> <li>The Emmys</li> </ul> I also interview Yvette Monique Anthony about opening her black haircare store in Minnesota called Monique Hair Company. Also here is the link for the <a href="https://www.theroot.com/tennis-is-a-white-mans-sport-heres-why-1829138570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Tennis is a White Mans Sport”</a> article that I mentioned in the interview <a href="https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7198274" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7198274</a>

The DOC is here! - Secret Sauce #17

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I talk about  How this world now affects my humor Are you truly experiencing failures or having a learning experience? Facing obstacles and how we react to them  I also interviewed Janeen Jason a certified Sommelier in the local atlanta area. We talked a bit about her trajectory into becoming a Sommelier, the lack of color in her field, her future in wine and some wine suggestions. To get in contact with Janeen her info is below:  Vinoteca    – 299 N. Highland Ave NE Atlanta Ga 30307 www.shopvinoteca.com jjason@shopvinoteca.com  Asa’s black woman shoutout My black woman shoutout https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7001506 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!   Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1[Replace with info business]Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I talk about <ul> <li>How this world now affects my humor</li> <li>Are you truly experiencing failures or having a learning experience?</li> <li>Facing obstacles and how we react to them</li> </ul> I also interviewed Janeen Jason a certified Sommelier in the local atlanta area. We talked a bit about her trajectory into becoming a Sommelier, the lack of color in her field, her future in wine and some wine suggestions. To get in contact with Janeen her info is below: <ul> <li>Vinoteca    – 299 N. Highland Ave NE Atlanta Ga 30307</li> <li><a href="http://www.shopvinoteca.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.shopvinoteca.com</a></li> <li>jjason@shopvinoteca.com</li> </ul> Asa’s <a href="http://feministajones.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">black woman shoutout</a> My <a href="http://www.issarae.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">black woman shoutout</a> <a href="https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7001506" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=7001506</a> Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-sauce/id1271767961" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Igjzfgkqf4rkdx77ajz73f65fli?t%3DSecret_Sauce%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow me on Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheMTRNetwork</a> @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/choqlat1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choqlat1</a> [Replace with info business] Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a <a href="https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MTR Premium Account!</a>

Obstacles and Failures – How do you respond to them?

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode Asa and I dive into topics like:  Calling black women superheroes Supporting our LGBTQ fam ‘Civility’  If you have any questions, thoughts, concerns or a black woman you would like for me to interview for the show please contact me at latoya.foster@mtrnetwork.net https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=6801033 Guest: Asa – Twitter – Instagram – Website Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!   Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode <a href="http://lithiumtolashes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asa</a> and I dive into topics like: <ul> <li>Calling black women superheroes</li> <li>Supporting our LGBTQ fam</li> <li>‘Civility’</li> </ul> If you have any questions, thoughts, concerns or a black woman you would like for me to interview for the show please contact me at <a href="mailto:latoya.foster@mtrnetwork.net">latoya.foster@mtrnetwork.net</a> <a href="https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=6801033" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=6801033</a> Guest: Asa – <a href="https://www.twitter.com/lithiumtolashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lithiumtolashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> – <a href="http://lithiumtolashes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-sauce/id1271767961" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Igjzfgkqf4rkdx77ajz73f65fli?t%3DSecret_Sauce%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow me on Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheMTRNetwork</a> @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/choqlat1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choqlat1</a>Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a <a href="https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MTR Premium Account!</a>

Stop Calling Black Women Superheroes - Secret Sauce #16

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Today’s episode features Asa from Lithium To Lashes a website dedicated to mental illness, makeup, travel and social issues. We discuss:  catching up on her life over the past year how we feel about diagnosing a mental illness through social media drugstore makeup vs the major brands keeping beat in the heat how to start blogging podcast recommendations black women shoutout Leslie Mac  TBGWT  Guest: Asa   Twitter: @lithiumtolashes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lithiumtolashes/ Instagram: @lithiumtolashes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lithiumtolashes  http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6724836 Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!   Follow me on Twitter: @TheMTRNetwork @choqlat1 Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account! Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard

Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Today’s episode features Asa from <a href="http://www.lithiumtolashes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lithium To Lashes</a> a website dedicated to mental illness, makeup, travel and social issues. We discuss: <ul> <li>catching up on her life over the past year</li> <li>how we feel about diagnosing a mental illness through social media</li> <li>drugstore makeup vs the major brands</li> <li>keeping beat in the heat</li> <li>how to start blogging</li> <li>podcast recommendations</li> <li>black women shoutout <a href="http://www.lesliemac.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leslie Mac </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theblackguywhotips.com/live2018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TBGWT</a></li> </ul> Guest: Asa  <ul> <li>Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/lithiumtolashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lithiumtolashes</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lithiumtolashes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/lithiumtolashes/</a></li> <li>Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lithiumtolashes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lithiumtolashes</a></li> <li>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lithiumtolashes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/lithiumtolashes</a></li> </ul> <a href="http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6724836" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6724836</a> Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-sauce/id1271767961" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Igjzfgkqf4rkdx77ajz73f65fli?t%3DSecret_Sauce%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Follow me on Twitter: @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheMTRNetwork</a> @<a href="https://www.twitter.com/choqlat1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choqlat1</a> Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a <a href="https://www.mtrnetwork.net/mtr-membership-option-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MTR Premium Account!</a> Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! <a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard</a>

Lithium To Lashes – Secret Sauce

Todays episode features Anita and Sharifa from Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots:  They were a part of Universal Fan Con and had vending tables at both WICOMICON and Great Philly Comic Con Both ladies have been cosplayers for years They have an event in September called The Cosgala Masquerade Ball  http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747 Please help to support these ladies who are organizing to create a fun place for cosplayers of color Social Media: Twitter: @thecosgala Facebook: the cosgala Instagram: @thecosgala

Todays episode features Anita and Sharifa from Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots: <ul> <li>They were a part of Universal Fan Con and had vending tables at both WICOMICON and Great Philly Comic Con</li> <li>Both ladies have been cosplayers for years</li> <li>They have an event in September called <a href="http://www.thecosgala.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cosgala Masquerade Ball</a></li> </ul> <a href="http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6567747</a> Please help to support these ladies who are organizing to create a fun place for cosplayers of color Social Media: Twitter: @thecosgala Facebook: the cosgala Instagram: @thecosgala

Tranquil Ashes and Pastel Dots Cosplayers - Secret Sauce

Welcome back luvs to a new episode of Secret Sauce! Today I had two special guests: The Doctor from our very own network and Kay from Kutula by africana a boutique located in Los Angeles California. http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678 **If you are a black woman affected by the UFC please contact us at bwbusiness@mtrnetwork.net so we can get you on the mic. I would love to signal boost your business to help you recoup your costs as much as possible.** In addition. PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON is honoring any ticketholder from UFC to come to their Friday show April 27 for free and half off on a pass for Sunday April 29. WICOMICON is also having a popup show on Saturday April 28 go to hardnocmedia.com/popup for more information. The Doctor and I discuss  the latest in TV Some reflection on our favorite Prince songs Universal FanCon debacle black woman shoutout  During my interview with Kay from Kutula by africana we discuss  the origins of her family business working on the black panther set and dressing celebrities business lessons learned black woman shoutout  Kutula by Africana Instagram Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard

Welcome back luvs to a new episode of Secret Sauce! Today I had two special guests: The Doctor from our very own network and Kay from Kutula by africana a boutique located in Los Angeles California. <a href="http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/6514678</a> **If you are a black woman affected by the UFC please contact us at <a href="mailto:bwbusiness@mtrnetwork.net">bwbusiness@mtrnetwork.net</a> so we can get you on the mic. I would love to signal boost your business to help you recoup your costs as much as possible.** In addition. PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON is honoring any ticketholder from UFC to come to their Friday show April 27 for free and half off on a pass for Sunday April 29. WICOMICON is also having a popup show on Saturday April 28 go to <a href="http://hardnocmedia.com/popup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hardnocmedia.com/popup</a> for more information. The Doctor and I discuss <ul> <li>the latest in TV</li> <li>Some reflection on our favorite Prince songs</li> <li>Universal FanCon debacle</li> <li>black woman shoutout</li> </ul> During my interview with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kutulabyafricana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kay from Kutula</a> by africana we discuss <ul> <li>the origins of her family business</li> <li>working on the black panther set and</li> <li>dressing celebrities</li> <li>business lessons learned</li> <li>black woman shoutout</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kutula/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kutula by Africana Instagram</a> Please take our Audience survey. It takes 5-10 minutes, is completely anonymous and will help us deliver a better show! <a href="http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Hn8mdnRAKa8e&amp;ver=standard</a>

Kutula and Black Girl Nerdery - Secret Sauce #13

%CODE_SS12% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode my guest Diane from Blk Proverbs and I talk a lil politics in Chicago and then jump into the almost intimidating world of How to Start a Business Starting a business involves so much:  Questions you have Doing research Development of your idea Getting the dough Paperwork FAILURE  Diane and I also share some of the best (and worst) advice we’ve gotten about starting a business. We end the show talking about Ida b wells (Check out her books red record and mob rule in new orleans) and Robyn Kelly

%CODE_SS12% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! On this episode my guest Diane from Blk Proverbs and I talk a lil politics in Chicago and then jump into the almost intimidating world of How to Start a Business Starting a business involves so much: <ul> <li>Questions you have</li> <li>Doing research</li> <li>Development of your idea</li> <li>Getting the dough</li> <li>Paperwork</li> <li>FAILURE</li> </ul> Diane and I also share some of the best (and worst) advice we’ve gotten about starting a business. We end the show talking about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._Wells" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ida b wells</a> (Check out her books <a href="https://archive.org/stream/theredrecord14977gut/14977.txt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">red record</a> and <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/14976/14976-h/14976-h.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mob rule in new orleans</a>) and <a href="https://robinkelly.house.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robyn Kelly</a>

So You Wanna Start a Business?  - Secret Sauce #12

Secret Sauce on the MTR Network focuses on discussing topics involving Black Women. The host, Latoya, tackles black woman issues pulled straight from current events as well as interviewing black women about their small businesses and ventures.

LaToya hosts an insightful interview show with interesting questions, a mutually respectful &amp; humble vibe with some pretty amazing women. It feels like the guests &amp; the host are all getting to know each other in a genuinely organic way; all while disseminating a lot of really useful info.

Don&#39;t sleep on this awesome podcast!

Phenomenal Interviews!

Thank you for highlighting the achievements of black and brown women. This is a podcast that all men should be listening to.
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Five Star addition to the MTR network

Secret Sauce - Spotlighting the Achievements of Black Women

%CODE_SSBP% Welcome back to a special episode of Secret Sauce. On today’s episode the ladies of MTR (Shanna, The Doctor, Coqui, Ashanti and I) review the #1 movie in the world Black Panther.  We discuss:  The phenomenon of the movie Thirst trappin Who we resonated with Killmonger Our favorite moments How important this movie is to black kids of all ages.  Shanna also had a black woman shoutout to @Kutula a company owned by black women who have been styling celebrities involved with Black Panther. They can be found on Instagram.

%CODE_SSBP% Welcome back to a special episode of Secret Sauce. On today’s episode the ladies of MTR (Shanna, The Doctor, Coqui, Ashanti and I) review the #1 movie in the world Black Panther.  We discuss: <ul> <li>The phenomenon of the movie</li> <li>Thirst trappin</li> <li>Who we resonated with</li> <li>Killmonger</li> <li>Our favorite moments</li> <li>How important this movie is to black kids of all ages.</li> </ul> Shanna also had a black woman shoutout to @Kutula a company owned by black women who have been styling celebrities involved with Black Panther. They can be found on Instagram.

Secret Sauce: The Ladies of MTR Review Black Panther

Ashanti (DocuDrunks and Scarestalgia) and I interview Devyn C. from Nyvedna Productions, a consummate cosplayer who made fabric to celebrate Black Panther and we discussed:  What got her into cosplay What costumes she’s created How she gets inspired How did cosplay translate into forming a business Where she sees her business going in the future Her Dora Milaje costume Our current loves and hates Our black women shoutouts

Ashanti (DocuDrunks and Scarestalgia) and I interview Devyn C. from Nyvedna Productions, a consummate cosplayer who made fabric to celebrate Black Panther and we discussed: <ul> <li>What got her into cosplay</li> <li>What costumes she’s created</li> <li>How she gets inspired</li> <li>How did cosplay translate into forming a business</li> <li>Where she sees her business going in the future</li> <li>Her Dora Milaje costume</li> <li>Our current loves and hates</li> <li>Our black women shoutouts</li></ul>

Black Girls Cosplay Too - Devyn From Nyvedna Productions - Secret Sauce #10

%CODE_SS9% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Happy New Year! On this episode my co-host Diane from BLK Proverbs. We talk about a wide range of topics. Obviously a new year means everyone has New Year “Resolutions” and we discuss what our goals and motivations for the year are. We talk about what it’s like to be stuck at a job you hate and finally being able to take the leap to building your own brand and business. Not everyone has the opportunity to do it but sometimes you need to take that leap to do what makes you happy. We also touch on The Crown, Proud Mary, Black Panther and yes, even 45’s ridiculousness in the White House. You won’t want to miss this episode.  In addition to the chat with Diane I also have two interviews throughout this episode:  I interviewed Kiara Madison of Madison Square Bakery who started selling her baked goods in high school and is successfully juggling her business and being a full time college student.  Check out her instagram account @madisonsqbakery.  To get our year started right, I interviewed  Ashley Chatman a certified fitness coach from Fit Body by Ashley.  Ashley is passionate on helping women get fit while having fun and has a variety of resources available so that you can join her. Diane’s black woman shoutout.

%CODE_SS9% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! Happy New Year! On this episode my co-host Diane from <a href="http://blkproverbs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BLK Proverbs.</a> We talk about a wide range of topics. Obviously a new year means everyone has New Year “Resolutions” and we discuss what our goals and motivations for the year are. We talk about what it’s like to be stuck at a job you hate and finally being able to take the leap to building your own brand and business. Not everyone has the opportunity to do it but sometimes you need to take that leap to do what makes you happy. We also touch on The Crown, Proud Mary, Black Panther and yes, even 45’s ridiculousness in the White House. You won’t want to miss this episode.  In addition to the chat with Diane I also have two interviews throughout this episode: <ul> <li>I interviewed Kiara Madison of Madison Square Bakery who started selling her baked goods in high school and is successfully juggling her business and being a full time college student.  Check out her instagram account @madisonsqbakery. </li> <li>To get our year started right, I interviewed  Ashley Chatman a certified fitness coach from Fit Body by Ashley.  Ashley is passionate on helping women get fit while having fun and has a<a href="http://youtube.com/FitBodybyAshley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> variety of resources available </a>so that you can join her. Diane’s black woman <a href="http://www.ashleyanthonycreative.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shoutout.</a></li></ul>

Secret Sauce – Welcome to 2018!

%CODE_SS8% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! We change up the format of the show a bit as we continue to play around with different ways of celebrating black women. I am joined this episode by Tea from Fandom City and discussed sexual assaults on black women, when body shaming goes wrong and a change of heart. I then take a bit of a break to to interview Diane Liston from Styles of Imagination an award winning clothing manufacturer and designer from Cleveland Ohio. In my interview with Diane we talk about her first creation, her tenacity for success and why she believes sewing is a lost trade. Award winning fashion designer and clothing manufacturer Diane Liston has been in business for years under the Styles of Imagination umbrella. She has become extremely successful with clothing in over 15 boutiques across the company under the signature line NGU (which stands for ‘Never Give Up’).  She has also been featured in more than 20 magazines, highlighted on local TV and given opportunities to work with local and national celebrities like John Legend and Dwight Eubanks from the Atlanta Housewife franchise. A mentor in her community Ms. Liston advises to be a little aggressive to be successful in business and drops some entrepreneurial gems on the show.As a gift to the listeners of Secret Sauce Ms. Liston is giving a 15% discount on her website www.stylesofimagination.com using coupon code Nov2017.   Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off &amp; free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign &amp; @TheMTRNetwork

%CODE_SS8% Welcome back to Secret Sauce! We change up the format of the show a bit as we continue to play around with different ways of celebrating black women. I am joined this episode by Tea from Fandom City and discussed sexual assaults on black women, when body shaming goes wrong and a change of heart. I then take a bit of a break to to interview Diane Liston from Styles of Imagination an award winning clothing manufacturer and designer from Cleveland Ohio. In my interview with Diane we talk about her first creation, her tenacity for success and why she believes sewing is a lost trade. Award winning fashion designer and clothing manufacturer Diane Liston has been in business for years under the Styles of Imagination umbrella. She has become extremely successful with clothing in over 15 boutiques across the company under the signature line NGU (which stands for ‘Never Give Up’).  She has also been featured in more than 20 magazines, highlighted on local TV and given opportunities to work with local and national celebrities like John Legend and Dwight Eubanks from the Atlanta Housewife franchise. A mentor in her community Ms. Liston advises to be a little aggressive to be successful in business and drops some entrepreneurial gems on the show.As a gift to the listeners of Secret Sauce Ms. Liston is giving a 15% discount on her website <a href="http://www.stylesofimagination.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.stylesofimagination.com</a> using coupon code Nov2017.   Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through <a href="http://lootcrate.7eer.net/c/233181/237077/4019" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our affiliate link</a>! <a href="http://www.TweakedAudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TweakedAudio.com</a> using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off &amp; free shipping. Shop at our <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=themovtrarev-20&amp;linkId=PNIMJFQMJ3YQAB5Z" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Store</a> to support the site Contact Us: <a href="mailto:BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net" rel="noopener noreferrer">BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net</a> Twitter – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamwinterreign" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Iamwinterreign </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@TheMTRNetwork</a>

No Longer A Ward Apologist - Secret Sauce #8

%CODE_SS7% Welcome back to episode 7 of Secret Sauce! On the show today we start with an article that is focused on empowering young black women to take control of their lives: sexually, physically and emotionally.  Then we meet Graeme Seabrook a life coach who wants each of us to take more time to take care of ourselves. She has a virtual retreat coming up called Self Care in Color on October 16th and you are invited! Lastly we listen to a little stand up comedy from the hilarious Janelle James. Her new album Black and Mild is out and you need to own it. Thank you for joining us!! More on Graeme Seabrook: I have created The SelfCare In Color Virtual Retreat. It’s a five-day online retreat for black women and femmes that will focus on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This is the first year of the retreat and I am trying to get the word out.    I created this week because I see so many black women on the front lines in every arena. It is black women who created #BlackLivesMatter, black women who first created an NFL Boycott, black women who got entire teams to #TakeAKnee (WNBA) and black women who got 40,000 people to show in Boston and march against racism and fascism (Didi Delgado).    But I also see 38% of black mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms, and black women are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health complications than the general public. We are fighting so hard for everyone but ourselves.    This is one week where we can stop for an hour each day and focus on us – on our health, on our healing, and on our joy.    You can read all about us at selfcareincolor.com and you can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/selfcareincolor. Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through our affiliate link! TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off &amp; free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net Twitter – @Iamwinterreign &amp; @TheMTRNetwork

%CODE_SS7% Welcome back to episode 7 of Secret Sauce! On the show today we start with an article that is focused on empowering young black women to take control of their lives: sexually, physically and emotionally.  Then we meet Graeme Seabrook a life coach who wants each of us to take more time to take care of ourselves. She has a virtual retreat coming up called Self Care in Color on October 16th and you are invited! Lastly we listen to a little stand up comedy from the hilarious Janelle James. Her new album Black and Mild is out and you need to own it. Thank you for joining us!! More on Graeme Seabrook: I have created The SelfCare In Color Virtual Retreat. It’s a five-day online retreat for black women and femmes that will focus on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This is the first year of the retreat and I am trying to get the word out.  I created this week because I see so many black women on the front lines in every arena. It is black women who created #BlackLivesMatter, black women who first created an NFL Boycott, black women who got entire teams to #TakeAKnee (WNBA) and black women who got 40,000 people to show in Boston and march against racism and fascism (Didi Delgado).  But I also see 38% of black mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms, and black women are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health complications than the general public. We are fighting so hard for everyone but ourselves.  This is one week where we can stop for an hour each day and focus on us – on our health, on our healing, and on our joy.  You can read all about us at <a href="http://selfcareincolor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">selfcareincolor.com</a> and you can find us on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/selfcareincolor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/selfcareincolor</a>. Sponsors: Sign up for Loot Crate through <a href="http://lootcrate.7eer.net/c/233181/237077/4019" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our affiliate link</a>! <a href="http://www.TweakedAudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TweakedAudio.com</a> using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off &amp; free shipping. Shop at our <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=themovtrarev-20&amp;linkId=PNIMJFQMJ3YQAB5Z" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Store</a> to support the site Contact Us: <a href="mailto:BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net" rel="noopener noreferrer">BWBusiness@MTRNetwork.Net</a> Twitter – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamwinterreign" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Iamwinterreign </a>&amp; <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheMTRNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@TheMTRNetwork</a>

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