9 episodes

What happens when two creatives take their candid conversations about love, life and the pursuit of blackness from the telephone to the podcast airwaves? A mashup of strong opinions, contradicting perspectives and the origins of all things Black In Real Life. Featuring the odd couple of creatives, Yoli Ouiya founder of Yoli’s Green Living and The Food and Wellness Equity Collective and Christen Rochon of CandidlyChristen.com and author of The Creative Discipline Project. From politics, womanhood, family conflicts and more - this is more than culture, this is real life

Black in Real Life Yoli Ouiya, Christen Rochon

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

What happens when two creatives take their candid conversations about love, life and the pursuit of blackness from the telephone to the podcast airwaves? A mashup of strong opinions, contradicting perspectives and the origins of all things Black In Real Life. Featuring the odd couple of creatives, Yoli Ouiya founder of Yoli’s Green Living and The Food and Wellness Equity Collective and Christen Rochon of CandidlyChristen.com and author of The Creative Discipline Project. From politics, womanhood, family conflicts and more - this is more than culture, this is real life

    • video
    Adulting in Blk

    Adulting in Blk

    In this episode, we ask the hard hitting questions that come with adulting from "Is Ramen and Cereal suitable adult meals?" to "Would I want to live with me?". And all the peaks and valleys in between.

    • 49 min
    • video
    Ep8: In Blk We Trust - Podcasts We Love

    Ep8: In Blk We Trust - Podcasts We Love

    In this episode, we highlighting black podcasts that we know and love.

    • 31 min
    • video
    Ep 7: Blk Eyed Peas And Other Delicacies

    Ep 7: Blk Eyed Peas And Other Delicacies

    We discuss common black foods we eat and the myths/stories behind them. (Ie. Black eyed peas + greens on New Year's Day for financial wealth)

    • 37 min
    • video
    Ep 6: The 2021 Ten Blk Commandments (What We Not Gone Do Is)

    Ep 6: The 2021 Ten Blk Commandments (What We Not Gone Do Is)

    Things we're laying to rest for 2021.

    • 41 min
    • video
    Ep 5: Blk Card Revoked (Or Suspended)

    Ep 5: Blk Card Revoked (Or Suspended)

    Are you really black, or are you just pretending? Are you team Pumpkin Pie or Sweet Potato Pie? What's the real black way to eat grits? In this episode, we talk about blk cultural cornerstones and, depending on your experiences, if you should have your black card suspended or outright revoked.

    • 51 min
    • video
    Ep 4: Binge Watching in Black + Pay Black Creatives

    Ep 4: Binge Watching in Black + Pay Black Creatives

    We all do it. Binge watching any and everything on Netflix, Hulu, HBO and more. Listen up as Yoli and Christen discuss the most binge-worthy shows of the season and paying black creatives for the on screen magic they create.

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

MarilynJVT ,

Real Conversation/Truth

Congratulations on launching this important new podcast. Already, I can tell the conversation is going to be real, and speak truth. Even if that truth makes people uncomfortable. Wish you massive success with this.

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