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Bougie Babes! Whew chile...ever had a boss who you felt was setting you up for failure?! Nonetheless fire you for trying to do your job?! Well baybeee this is the episode for you! We had the pleasure of bringing our new friend of the show, Jasmyne Flowers, to the show and she told us about her job and the mess that it brought to her professional career. She left us confused, hurt and ready to damn fight because how could her boss play in her face like that?! The door was opened to addressing the qualms we as black people deal with in working for black women in leadership. Yes baybee...we went THERE! Grab your likka, your human resources specialists phone number and your edges because baybeee  you will need it. 

xoxo, 
Erica Patrice 

In today's episode, I share the pivot I am making in both the premise of the show, as well as those I interview. Please have a listen as I share how and why I am moving from a place of playing it more safely in Season One, to living more courageously in my truth in Season Two.

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Be sure to check out EIQ Media Group's latest podcast series, The Mentor Files. Join host Monica Royer, Founder and CEO of Monica + Andy as she chats with leaders across the fields of entrepreneurship, parenthood, health, lifestyle, and more. This season, we're digging deeper than ever before to learn the story behind their stories. SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts.

Bougie Babes! Listennnnn.... we turned up & out on this episode. We invited our good friend LoLo Alexis back in the Bougie Den to address the code of friendship which at times can be referred to as the "Bro or Sis Code". Baybee we addressed friends and their privileges or boundaries with respect to your significant others and exes. Have you ever had a friend jump in your boo's DM's or they put kiss emojis under your exes social media posts? Well come on in as we address these crazy scenarios and more! This episode is litty so grab the popcorn, your drank & your edges because this one is for the books hunny! xoxo 

Bougie Babes!!! Its Erica's birthday so the Babes jump on the mic to  discuss the pure shenanigans of our birthdays over the years. We address drunken instances,  weird arguments and people collectively passing out at these parties. Go to our social media pages and let us know about your crazy bday experiences, we would love to hear from you! Grab your edges, Henny drank and a piece of cake because you will need it!! xoxo 

Kia ora fam, honoured and happy to announce Episode Nine! In this episode, I am joined by the lovely Albert, who is also known as LB. LB is someone I've wanted on the poddy to chat for a while now & it seemed only right to chuck him in during MOVEMBER! LB joins me to discuss artistry & music, taking off in the music scene, being a Polynesian in New Zealand and learning to be vulnerable and open on his mental health journey!! Just like last week we also touch on the values of using therapy & looking at Mental Health from a male perspective.  LB is one of the coolest dudes and I feel blessed to have him and a friend and very lucky for him to share his inspirational journey in all things life. Definitely a good listen.
You can find his new album Stress and Progress by LB, EVERYWHERE x
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Kia ora fam! I'm joined for this episode by a newfound friend of mine, Nell Caughley. Nell and I have some truly insightful discussions about what it's like to be gay in today's society. We talk all about the LGBTQ+ community, queer safety and the reasons behind "coming out" (tbh there are no real reasons...).  Again it's just another honest, wholesome chat with a wholesome little lady, about a topic we should all be more educated on!! Thanks to Nell again for being so open and insightful with her personal experiences - we love you. *Just a heads up, Nell and I had a discussion about correct terminology and the terminology she preferred - so all language and terms I use have been approved prior to this. Please be aware I am still learning too and have a lot more personal growth and education currently happening.
 Host: Molly B
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Bougie Babes!! Welcome to the Bougie Den for our very first Bougie Story Time!! Our first episode is the beautiful Broad Broad Erica and a guest to our show Erica's brother,  Will B. They finally told us the full story of how they went to Full Figured Fashion Week and she had her entire family in tow. All hell broke loose from the family arriving into town, all the way until they left the damn hotel. This episode is wholesome and funny!! Grab your popcorn, Henny margarita and your edges because you will need it. xoxo 

Kia ora fam! We're in season two BABYYYY and boy oh boy have I got the most amazing guest to start us off... I'm joined by the one and only Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi!! D plays Will Ilolahia in the TVNZ series 'The Panthers', which if you haven't watched yet - you need to get onto to educate yourself. D and I talk all things PANTHERS, life as a Polynesian in New Zealand and what's next on his agenda.  To be honest it is just a bloody wholesome chat with a wholesome dude & one that really goes into depth about the dawn raids and historical racism in New Zealand and how WE can all be allies. A chat that is needed to be had and one that I am stoked to have experienced! That being said check out 'The Panthers' on TVNZ on Demand or Channel One. Dimitrius is incredible at what he does, as is everyone else in the series so it deserves a watch. Welcome to season two team - It's going to be wild! AND if there is one thing I ask you to do today EDUCATE yourself on the real NZ history, it's very different to what you think you know. Thanks again D - We love ya x
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Season 2 is a wrap but we have some goodies for y'all!! Tune in as we deliver story time in the Bougie Den which are our individual experiences. You will NOT want to miss it so subscribe & set your alarms because it will be one for the books! xoxo 

Bougie Babes!! Step into the Bougie Den.  Would you ever have a threesome? Do you consider yourself an unselfish lover?  No worries we kept in kinky yet classy (Kev's words). This episode is steamy with a side of fireball baby! We invited Lady K to the den to chat with us about threesomes and such. Yes, we went there *clutches baby pearls*. We dive into the mystery world of opening your bedroom to a plus one. Erica relayed her feelings being a hell nawl to allowing another woman around her man, Kev taught us about "pity sex" and Lady K told us how she maneuvers the threesome conversation  in a relationship.  Grab your Henny, your boo jank and your edges because you will need it. 

Bougie Babes! This episode is about Effort & Energy! Ever been in a friendship or relationship where someone didn't give what you were giving? If so,  step into the Bougie Den as we address the lack of efforts people put into relationships these days. The Babes & Kev got deep down in their bags to address how they felt about about this topic. Erica damn near aired out an ex but the good father above held her tongue, Johnise relayed her hubby goes above & beyond for her love, and Kev described his life as a huge giver knowing he will not get the same energy back. Yes, we went there so don't ride in the car listening to this episode with your effortLESS significant other or friend; it may get oogly! Grab your Henny-rita, your edges and popcorn because you will need it. 

Hey Bougie Babes!!! The Bougie Den was open for shade and counseling this episode. We welcomed back our fav,  Anthony aka The BBW Connoisseur and baby he was READY for us!!! We addressed Kev and his emotionless emotions, everyone's dating checklists, and the art of weaponizing Valentine's Day. Anthony was driving the boat by asking questions such as why is Erica is single. He had the NERVEEEE to ask if her standards were too high. AS IF!!! This episode allowed Johnise to help the singles figure some thangs out since she is a kept woman.  This one is a hoot, holla and shade-fest so grab that Henny and edge control because BAYBAY its crazy!! If you want to see Anthony's "pimp daddy"  outfit, head over to social media and check out the episode clips! xoxo 

Hey Bougie Babes!!! Step into the Bougie Den as we address keeping secrets!! Have you ever known a dirty little secret and decided to keep it to yourself? This Episode is all about secrets and truths!! The Bougie Crew share their experiences with keeping secrets or telling the low down ugly truth. They say the truth shall set you free!! Well baby let me tell you Erica & Johnise are free as a bird!! In this Episode Kevin called himself the bone collector and he doesn’t disappoint. He is telling everybody’s business!! Grab your shovel, your edges and lie detector test because this episode will make you wonder if we talking about you!!

Hey Bougie Babes!!! Step into the Bougie Den as we address marriage and dating. We have a special guest, the beautiful Alafia (@HeyAlafia on all platforms). This Queen went viral speaking her truth about men and mortality, and how men get married to avoid death and loneliness. This episode is all about why dating and marriage is so complicated. We coined her our unlicensed therapist. The Bougie Crew share what they believe to their toxic ass traits in a relationship. This episode has real high notes of personal truths with a strong twist of comedy as Erica friesssss Kev since she was mad at him from episode 44 (check it out). Grab your green tea with a shot Henny, your edges and your rolodex because this one will make you think about those AINT SHIH EXES! 

Hey Bougie Babes!!! Step into the Bougie Den as we address The Game and his view on unconditional love. Laz from Season 1 Episode: 19 is back like he never left! This episode gets heated and turns into the battle of the sexes. We talk about how social media and reality TV  change the way both women and men view each other in real life. Laz gets very passionate about women dating men for money!! Erica and Kevin has a come to Jesus moment  and Johnise is just trying to stay connected!! Grab your popcorn, your edges, and your notepad because this one may make you a little confused with all the backpedaling!! 

Hey Bougie Babes!!! Step into the Bougie Den as we address people being able to apologize. The Babes and Kev chat about giving an apology and how we hope to receive this courtesy. While listening to this episode you will be deciding if you are the apologizing type, how would you like to be apologized to and what was the most epic apology you ever received. This episode is one for the books and the personal stories are worthy of your time...trust me!!! We even address manifesting a perfect apology from an ex WHEW chile!!!!! Grab your popcorn, your edges, and your rolodex because this may make you call that throwback. 

Bougie Babes!! Welcome back and protect those edges because this episode will be AWF the chain!! Also moisturize the epidermis of those nostrils to prevent the formation of Boooogars ( in the voice of Kev) because one of our guests is deathly afraid of boogers LOL. Brandon, the first winner of the Bougie Box and "Sweet Tooth" are our guests for this crazy episode. We address the fears of our hearts that are a little irrational.  Kev is scared of pets, all animals, pretty much any damn thang!! Johnise, Brandon and Erica relay their weird ass phobias but nothing trumps "Sweet Tooth". Do NOT listen to this episode while eating because it gets real. Baby grab a shot tequila because you will need it to get through this!! LOL xoxo

Hey Bougie Babes!! Okay listen....this episode was triggered by the actions of hatin' ass Wendy Williams against our beautiful friend Tabitha Brown. Tabitha is doing so well that she was able to retire her husband so that thrusted us into the conversation of gender roles. Have you ever heard of a woman retiring here hubby? Maybe Whitney retired Bobby? Or even Oprah retiring Stedman? Regardless, a woman doing something amazing like this provoked the hard conversation between the Broads and Kev. Johnise is a happily married woman so she had those gender roles clear, cut, and defined!! Erica relayed her ideas of what she wants from her future hubby while Kev....well he was just Kev!!! *Stares into the abyss!* Grab your red wine, your edges and your 401K because BAYBAY!!!! Whew.  xoxo 

Bougie Babes!!! Soooo we saw our good sis K Michelle with a grand-spanking new face and we had to divulge!! Ever wanted a new nose, jawline or even the coveted booty augmentation? Well step into the Bougie Den as we address self love and reflection in a world of plastic surgeries with one of our fans and Bougie box finalists, Chrissy Belton. This episode was recorded live so head over to our YouTube page to see the Babes and Chrissy communicating live with our audience on Facebook & YouTube. We had the nerve to address the magic of makeup....which we LOVE!!! Hell, even Johnise is a consultant for Thee Mary Kay so you know we got knee deep on this topic. Also is there a thing as too much booty??  These Brazilian Butt Lifts are getting out of hand!!! Sheezus!! So baby grab your Bum Lift Lotion, your thinning edges and Botox injections because BAYBAY you will need it!