• Having it All Can Be Messy | Whoopi Goldberg's Book Review
    Jun 14 2024

    Hey Babes!

    In this episode, we chatted about what we learned from Whoopi Goldberg after reading her bestselling book, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, Brother and Me.

    Grab a glass of Peach Bellini or "a spot of tea" and hear our thoughts on family dynamics, women's rights to make their own decisions and live life on their own terms.

    Don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Let us know in the comments what you want to hear from us!

    *Drink of the Day: Peach Bellini & English Breakfast Tea


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    To discuss sponsorship and speaking opportunities, email us at info@booksbrunchandbabes.com.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • End of Year Strategies + Routines
    Nov 3 2023

    Hey Babes! Let's end 2023 focused on completing financial and personal goals that push us closer towards living our dream lives!

    Bianca shares all about the Full Focus Planner and the Go Girl Budget Planner.

    Bernita discusses all things rest and work!


    Check out the Rest is Resistance episode.

    Follow us on Instagram @booksbrunchandbabespod!

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    39 mins
  • It's our Anniversary! Celebrating 1 Year of Podcasting!
    Jul 20 2023

    We officially hit the 1 year mark as podcasters! Listen to this episode as we discuss our favorite podcasts, what we're reading and future plans for Books, Brunch and Babes!

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    42 mins
  • When Pride Gets in the Way | A Book Review of The House of Eve
    Apr 7 2023

    Bianca and Bernita love reading books by Sadeqa Johnson and The House of Eve is no different!

    Listen to this episode for our thoughts on HBCU life, love, birth, adoption, loss and womanhood.

    Purchase your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/3MnFTe3


    Don't forget to leave a review, rate the episode and follow us on social media @booksbrunchandbabespod on Instagram.

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    49 mins
  • Rest is Resistance | A Conversation on Why Rest is Important
    Mar 17 2023

    Busy entrepreneurs, mom, friend, sister, wife and communications expert - Bianca & Bernita have many titles, but they're committed to prioritizing rest in 2023! Listen to the latest podcast episode and learn some tips on how you can incorporate rest into your life. Grab your copy of Rest is Resistance - A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey here: https://amzn.to/3lcAtr3. Also, grab a few bottles of non-alcoholic wine here: https://amzn.to/408juVN! 

    - Check out Bianca's 2023 Columbia Ambassadors feature here: 

    Give us a follow on Instagram @booksbrunchandbabespod

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 2023 Life Updates | Embracing the Soft Life & New Work Habits
    Feb 3 2023
    Happy 2023! In this episode Bianca and Bernita share life updates and plans for the New Year. They also discuss their next book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by. Tricia Hersey. Grab your copy of Rest is Resistance: https://amzn.to/3Y2z8Bm
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    50 mins
  • Did Will Smith Find His Voice?
    Oct 7 2022

    Hey Babes!

    In this episode, we chatted about all things Will Smith and his memoir, WILL. While reading we found that Will had such a high level of discipline to achieve his goals, create a life for his family, but he struggled to find his voice.

    Grab a glass of bubbly and prepare to laugh along with Bernita and Bianca as we give our opinions and perspective on Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscar slap.

    Also, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Let us know in the comments if you like sugar or grits and what your favorite brunch food is.

    *Drink of the Day: Confetti Sweet Pink Rosé Wine  

    *What we referenced in this episode:

    • Pop the Cork Wine Tours 
    • Lizard’s Thicket
    • Songs for Littles - Toddler Learning Videos Ms Rachel
    • Sonic Ice
    • Quincy
    • Bel-Air
    • Just Water

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    54 mins
  • Lessons We Learned From Auntie Bevy Smith
    Sep 16 2022

    Hey Babes!

    We’re back with another episode of Books, Brunch and Babes! We’ve had some major career shifts and areas of growth with our finances. In this episode we discussed Bevy Smith’s career, her love of fashion, financial highs/lows and so much more. We learned from Bevy the importance of watching your coins, but living life with luxurious experiences.

    Grab your airpods, a glass of Southern Sweet Tea and listen up!

    🍹Drink of the Day: Sweet Tea

    📱What we referenced in this episode:

    • Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie
    • Branding With Bianca 
    • E2M
    • Trader Joe’s

    If you liked what you heard - subscribe, share and leave a review on this episode. Follow us on Instagram @booksbrunchbabespod.

    To discuss sponsorship and speaking opportunities, email us at info@booksbrunchandbabes.com

    Bianca Shelton & Bernita Cooper

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    47 mins