Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report

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Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report is your new 7-minute or less podcast habit—Sip Sermons served with sharp wit, cultural clarity, and one takeaway worth toasting to. Hosted by STYLES, creator of the Brunch Behavior book series.

  1. Your PTO Called; It Wants Custody

    2 DAYS AGO

    Your PTO Called; It Wants Custody

    Send a text Your alarm clock got you doing algebra before you even brush your teeth. That’s not ambition — that’s burnout wearing business casual. In this episode, we unpack hustle culture, the 40-hour work week (yes, Henry Ford, we see you), and why productivity culture still runs your calendar like Wi-Fi is new. We talk real work-life balance — not the Instagram version — and how to use PTO as strategy, not apology. This is about protecting the operator. Because if you don’t schedule a mental health day, burnout will schedule one for you. We keep it practical. A clean out-of-office message with just enough edge. A weekday reset that includes a Black-owned donut shop, a late brunch that tastes like freedom, sunlight on a park bench, and getting back home early like a responsible adult who still pays bills. There’s also a Clocked Out Collins — gin, lemon, honey, bubbles, rosemary — because slowing down should come with a garnish. And no, I’m not explaining to your supervisor why you were eating shrimp and grits at 11:42 a.m. That’s between you, management, and God. The system trades your time for money, then sells you self-care to recover from it. Break the loop. Protect your peace like it’s payroll. Schedule your life — or someone else will. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    8 min
  2. Respect The Pour: Money, Boundaries, And Character

    3 DAYS AGO

    Respect The Pour: Money, Boundaries, And Character

    Send a text Money doesn’t ruin friendships. Poor follow-through does. This episode is for the “I’ll send it tonight” crowd, the “it’s only $20” minimizers, and the folks who think Venmo is optional but vibes are mandatory. We’re talking boundaries, borrowed money, repayment etiquette, and why the amount is irrelevant—the agreement is the headline. If you can track a DoorDash order, you can track a debt. We break down Airbnb splits, league fees, group trips, and the grown-friend code: clear terms, clear dates, clear respect. Because “we good?” hits different when cash enters the chat. Integrity is not a personality trait—it’s a payment schedule. And no, do not minimize what was important enough for you to ask for. If you shook on it, stand on it. If you cannot, say so early. That is called adulthood. Tap in, subscribe, share it with the friend who still owes you, and grab the free Pour Pack for cocktail recipes that pair perfectly with accountability. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    7 min
  3. When Friendship Means Saying The Hard Thing

    4 DAYS AGO

    When Friendship Means Saying The Hard Thing

    Send a text Real loyalty isn’t loud. It doesn’t clap—it checks you. If your circle can’t tell you when you’re wilding, that’s not support… that’s spectators. In this episode, I break down the difference between loyalty and enablement, support and co-signing chaos. We talk about why forced chemistry drains trust, why showing up doesn’t always mean you’re aligned, and how real friends correct you in private but defend you in public. I get into detour shaming, performative friendships, and the myth that presence alone equals care—because consistency tells the truth every time. We also pour a “don’t co-sign the chaos” cocktail and use it as a metaphor for truth that goes down smooth but hits hard after the sip. This one’s about boundaries, accountability, and keeping your alignment when the room wants a show. Fans cheer anything. Friends challenge what harms you. If this episode hit, subscribe, share it with someone who needs clarity over clapping, and leave a review so we can keep serving conversations with substance. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    8 min
  4. Your Ex Says They’ve Grown; So Has Your Block Button

    6 DAYS AGO

    Your Ex Says They’ve Grown; So Has Your Block Button

    Send a text You finally glow up, get quiet, get stable… and here comes a familiar “hey stranger.” In this episode of Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report, I break down why exes resurface when your life levels up — and why nostalgia is not a sign, it’s a trigger. We separate closure from curiosity, and call out how boredom can dress up like butterflies and sell you a sequel nobody asked for. I walk you through the real-life rerun: the same venue, the smooth playlist, the promises of growth and therapy and “I’ve changed.” But we slow it down long enough to hear that quiet voice in your chest — the one that remembers what it cost you last time. This is about protecting your boundaries, honoring your healing, and refusing to downgrade your standards for familiarity. We pair the message with a symbolic Hard Reset — blanco tequila, lime, agave, blood orange, chili-lime rim, bitters. It burns a little. It clarifies a lot. Just like choosing self-respect over recycled chaos. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is it love or just lack?” — this conversation is for you. Tap in, subscribe, and share it with somebody who needs the reminder: not every ex deserves a second audition. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    7 min
  5. February 15 Will Tell You Everything the 14th Lied About

    15 FEB

    February 15 Will Tell You Everything the 14th Lied About

    Send a text Roses wilt. Patterns don’t. And on Episode 60, I’m not here to romanticize a calendar date—I’m here to talk about what shows up after the balloons deflate and the captions stop performing. We pull the curtain back on Valentine’s Day and get honest about February 15 energy: the delayed replies, the “yesterday was crazy” texts, the quiet check-ins that either exist…or suddenly don’t. This episode starts with a playful Love Is Blind wager and quickly turns into a real conversation about why a federally recognized holiday doesn’t certify love—daily follow-through does. If you felt invisible on the 14th, if you’re in that “it’s complicated but we vibe” lane, or if you woke up feeling like last night’s optics didn’t match today’s reality, this one’s for you. Because if someone can hide you for a day, they can hide you indefinitely. Clarity beats mystery every time. We talk consistency over captions, substance over spectacle, and why you can rent romance for a night—but you can’t lease reliability. I break down how social pressure turns love into a performance, how Tuesday always tells the truth, and why the real metric isn’t what was posted—it’s what’s practiced. Of course, we keep it brunch-ready. There’s a mimosa in the mix—sparkly, celebratory, and deceptively reflective—because some drinks, like some relationships, reveal their truth once the bubbles fade. And since it’s still Black History Month, I also remind you to pause the doomscroll and support Black-owned brands—ours if you want, any if you can. If you’re rocking with the vibe, grab the Free Pour Pack with five signature drinks and stories, or go all-in with the Summer Pack for the full experience. Hit play for the laughs, stay for the honesty, and leave with a better filter for what actually lasts. If this episode spoke to you, follow, rate, and share it with someone who needs a February 15 reset. Your listens, stories, and reviews help us pour the next round. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    8 min
  6. Love Without A Deadline

    13 FEB

    Love Without A Deadline

    Send a text Who decided love should clock in once a year? In this pre-Valentine’s Day episode of Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report, I unpack the myth of Valentine’s Day—how a rebellious origin turned into a performance, why captions started outranking care, and what it actually takes to build a relationship that doesn’t need an audience. This is a Sip Sermon for anyone tired of measuring their heart by flowers before noon and a post by midnight. We start with the messy history of Saint Valentine and fast-forward to today’s romance economy, where Hallmark logic and social media timelines quietly shape how we think love is supposed to look. From there, I get into the real work: consistency, emotional safety, and the everyday decisions that actually hold a relationship together. Paying attention to stress patterns. Catching tone shifts. Choosing presence over performance. Because stability is attractive, peace is magnetic, and teamwork turns love from a highlight reel into a home. To pull the message off the timeline and into the glass, I build the Everyday Intentions cocktail—bourbon for backbone, blood orange for brightness, honey for warmth, lemon for clarity, bitters for depth, finished with an orange peel. It’s a drink that mirrors mature love: soft but strong, grounded yet bright. Along the way, I honor Black community traditions of practical care—did you eat, text me when you get home, I got you when money’s funny—and push back on the idea that one date can save or sink a relationship. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to disappear; it just can’t be the only day effort shows up. We close with a birthday shout to Jay, a reminder to support Black-owned businesses, and a plug for the Free Pour Pack and the Brunch Behavior Summer Pack if you want more stories behind the glass. If your relationship has been leaning on February 14th to do the heavy lifting, this conversation gives you tools for the other 364 days. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs calmer love, and leave a review telling us the everyday habit that keeps your connection solid. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    9 min
  7. Partial PTO: A Quick Check-In

    11 FEB

    Partial PTO: A Quick Check-In

    Send a text I hit pause on purpose—and that might be the most honest move I’ve made all week. This is a quick check-in, not a full episode: no forcing content, no faking the vibe—just tapping in to say I appreciate the early listeners, I’m protecting the message, and I’ll be back next episode with a few surprises since it is love week. We also touch on why owning your voice matters more than chasing algorithms, especially when platforms get quiet after real conversations. Sometimes progress looks like rest, clarity, and intention. SIP happens. Every SIP tells a story. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    5 min
  8. Stop Buying Your Way Out Of Feelings

    9 FEB

    Stop Buying Your Way Out Of Feelings

    Send us a text Ever notice how some people apologize with a receipt instead of accountability? Yeah… we’re talking about that. This episode dives headfirst into the very familiar habit of buying your way out of hard conversations—flowers after the fight, trips instead of truth, takeout standing in for emotional availability. We unpack how gift-giving, acts of service, and “doing the most” can quietly become emotional dodgeballs when feelings feel unsafe. We break down the whole “gifts as a love language” era—where it works, where it absolutely doesn’t, and how generosity can start to look like avoidance in designer wrapping. Providing can feel noble. Doing can feel productive. But neither replaces presence. Especially when every apology comes with a bag, a box, or a tracking number… and zero reflection. If your partner has to decode your love by auditing your spending, something’s off. Enter the Avoidance Spritz—a cocktail that looks light, sparkly, and fun on the surface, but hits with truth underneath. A perfect metaphor for relationships that perform well but don’t go deep. From there, we map the patterns way too many of us recognize: shutting down during conflict, then popping back up with a surprise; matching outfits but not emotional vocabularies; silencing feelings until the silence gets loud. We talk emotional unavailability, conflict avoidance, love languages gone wrong, and why “I did this for you” isn’t the same as “I heard you.” Then we offer a grown path forward—say what you feel, name what you’ll change, and keep showing up even when your voice shakes. Love languages are supposed to invite intimacy, not help you dodge your emotional taxes. We wrap with intention—supporting Black-owned businesses, investing in community, and choosing tools that build depth instead of distraction. If this episode hits a nerve, grab the Free Pour Pack at siphappens.info by typing free pour in the message box, and step deeper into the Brunch Behavior universe for more cocktails and sermons that challenge how you sip, love, and show up. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who gifts instead of speaks, and leave a quick review so more people can find their way to honest connection. SIP happens. Every SIP tells a story. Support the show ✨ Tap Into the Brunch Behavior: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok → @siphappens.series Ready to sip with intention? Grab your copy of the Brunch Behavior Book series—bold drinks, wild sermons, no chaser. Grab your Paperback copy here! Not quite ready for the full pour? Start with the Free Pour Pack—5 cocktails, 5 sermons, all vibe. 📘 Grab your Free Pour Pack or the full book at www.SipHappens.info Drop your name, email, and type “Free Pour” to get your exclusive 5-drink, 5-sermon eBook straight to your inbox.

    7 min
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Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report is your new 7-minute or less podcast habit—Sip Sermons served with sharp wit, cultural clarity, and one takeaway worth toasting to. Hosted by STYLES, creator of the Brunch Behavior book series.

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