16 episodes

Moms and aunts have a shared bond and unspoken sisterhood. Every week, Vanessa (the mom) and Kiki (the aunt) discuss everything from kids, partners, and friendships, to wellness, career, solo parenting, and other lifestyle topics. Brought to you by CafeMom.

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    • Kids & Family

Moms and aunts have a shared bond and unspoken sisterhood. Every week, Vanessa (the mom) and Kiki (the aunt) discuss everything from kids, partners, and friendships, to wellness, career, solo parenting, and other lifestyle topics. Brought to you by CafeMom.

    Is It Okay To Ask Your Partner For Their “Number”?

    Is It Okay To Ask Your Partner For Their “Number”?

    For some reason, people think it's an appropriate question to ask... Vanessa & Kiki don't quite agree! They give their feelings on the topic, then also cover hanging onto summer, the new reality show “FBoy Island,” and the weirdest ways people have made money — all while sipping on Palomas.
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    Approx. Segment Times:
    @03:40 — Cocktail Recipe: Paloma
    @25:30 — Hustle of the Week
    @45:00 — The Cool Down
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    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
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    Theme music composed & performed by Coney Island Music.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Exes Who Co-Parent: How Close Is Too Close?

    Exes Who Co-Parent: How Close Is Too Close?

    A story in Vanessa's life has her & Kiki wondering if you can co-parent too closely. Can working together too much be confusing for the kids? In her Hustle of the Week, Vanessa recaps the top things rich people do & don't do, and this week's cocktail is a Cantaloupe Agua Fresca!
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    Approx. Segment Times:
    @3:30 — Cocktail Recipe: Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
    @36:00 — Hustle of the Week
    @54:00 — The Cool Down
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    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    When Is It Okay To Keep Your Relationship A Secret?

    When Is It Okay To Keep Your Relationship A Secret?

    Issa Rae's surprise wedding gets Kiki & Vanessa talking about secret relationships — They're common in Hollywood, but what about the ones we see in the real world? Vanessa also makes a Summer Shandy, and then lets you know how to set your kids up for financial success in her Hustle of the Week.
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    Approx. Segment Times:
    @4:50 — Cocktail Recipe: Summer Shandy
    @29:25 — Hustle of the Week: Setting Up Your Kids for Financial Security
    @38:30 — The Cool Down
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    Follow Vanessa Cantave @vanessacantave on Instagram & Facebook.
    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
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    • 56 min
    Gender Reveals: Why Are They Still A Thing?

    Gender Reveals: Why Are They Still A Thing?

    Vanessa & Kiki discuss the absurdity of gender reveals, the "Peppa Pig Effect," and the value of a good British accent. Vanessa makes a spiked version of a classic mall favorite, the Orange Julius, for her Happy Hour Cocktail of the Week. Then she explains how you can curate your own custom subscription box with CrateJoy.com.
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    Approx. Segment Times:
    6:15 — Cocktail Recipe; Spiked Orange Julius
    21:30 — Hustle of the Week: Cratejoy
    30:30 — The Cool Down
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    Follow Vanessa Cantave @vanessacantave on Instagram & Facebook.
    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
    For more great parenting content, check out CafeMom.com.
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    Theme music composed & performed by Coney Island Music.
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    • 44 min
    Happy Hour with Reality TV Superstar Trishelle Cannatella, Queen of the Aunties

    Happy Hour with Reality TV Superstar Trishelle Cannatella, Queen of the Aunties

    Vanessa & Kiki talk with Trishelle Cannatella (The Real World, The Challenge, Fear Factor) about her reality career, poker tournaments, and the celebs she's gotten to know along the way, from Joe Rogan & The Miz to Ashton Kutcher & Andy Cohen. Vanessa makes a New Orleans-inspired classic cocktail, the Sazerac, and dives into the world of the casino for her Hustle of the Week.
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    Approx. Segment Times:
    3:30 — Cocktail Recipe: The Sazerac
    10:00 — Trishelle Cannatella
    45:00 — Hustle of the Week: The Casino
    55:30 — The Cool Down
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    Follow Vanessa Cantave @vanessacantave on Instagram & Facebook.
    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
    For more great parenting content, check out CafeMom.com.
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    Theme music composed & performed by Coney Island Music.
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    What Are Your Relationship Rules & Roles?

    What Are Your Relationship Rules & Roles?

    Eboni K. Williams has Vanessa & Kiki tackling the idea of roles in relationships. Is the concept extinct, or does it still serve a purpose? Plus, Vanessa makes a Chambord Lemonade and reveals which collectibles you might own would give you the best return on investment.
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    Segments:
    @02:52 — Chambord Lemonade recipe
    @05:48 — Roles in relationships
    @27:20 — Hustle of the Week: Investing in Collectibles
    @45:48 — The Cooldown
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    Follow Vanessa Cantave @vanessacantave on Instagram & Facebook.
    Follow Kiki Monique @thetalkofshame on TikTok & Instagram.
    For more great parenting content, check out CafeMom.com.
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    Theme music composed & performed by Coney Island Music.
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    • 59 min

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