The Brown Sugar Café Podcast

TheBrownSugarCafe
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The place where poetry meets conversation. A space dedicated to conversations about what really matters in life—you.

  1. 2d ago

    S6E2 - You Never Know Who Has Your Answer

    This solo episode from Terrance P. Elmore builds on the previous discussion about goals by making a simple case: the people already around you may be the ones who can help you move faster, think better, and solve problems sooner. Terrance uses a real work situation to show how quickly relationships change when someone suddenly needs your help, then turns that into a broader reminder about valuing the people in your everyday life. We discuss why conversations matter more than status, why help can come from unexpected places, and why you should be just as willing to support others as you are to ask for support. Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  2. Aug 31

    S6E1 - Season Premiere (Having Accountability Changes Everything)

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Ready to publish Season 6 opens with a wake-up call for anyone who has been sitting on a goal too long: stop pausing, stop overthinking, and get back in the game. Terrance P. Elmore kicks off the Brown Sugar Cafe Podcast with a deeply personal check-in on his own writing, his new novel, and the self-sabotage that can hide inside “good” distractions. He traces the journey from blog poems to podcast host to six full seasons, but this premiere is really about what happens when momentum slips - and how to rebuild it. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start again next week, next month, or “when things calm down,” this episode will hit home fast. You’ll hear Terrance break down: why positive distractions can still pull you away from the main thing how to tell the difference between a pause and a permanent stop why accountability changes everything, from public deadlines to private discipline when it’s time to level up your current goals instead of coasting how to restart a project when the strategy no longer fits Terrance also shares what’s coming this season, including more poets, more original poetry, and a renewed commitment to the show’s mission: poetry meets conversation, and love over hate, one episode at a time. This is an honest, motivating reset for creators, dreamers, and anyone who knows they are capable of more than they’ve been giving themselves lately. Perfect for the moment you need to stop making excuses and start moving again. Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  3. Season 6 Trailer

    Season 6 Trailer

    Season 6 Premiere will be dropping on 8/81/26! Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  4. Apr 2

    S5E25 - Season Finale: Poetry Meets Conversation

    We've made it to the end of the season! In this episode I give a recap as I get ready to celebrate National Poetry Month. Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  5. Mar 26

    S5E24 - The Healing Art of Poetry (with Tifara Brown)

    In this inspiring interview, poet and librettist Tifara Brown shares her journey into Afrofuturism, the creation of her opera 'Lalo Vavi,' and the transformative power of poetry for healing and community. Discover how her work bridges history, culture, and imagination to shape future narratives. Connect with Tifara: Webstite - https://www.tifarabrown.com/ TEDx Video: https://youtu.be/1c7Ib4gcBlY?si=Y4UAtfamEH4vBHEt Spoken Word Video: https://youtu.be/5uwThxL22SU?si=dQYk8qrheGfE0IZz Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  6. Mar 19

    S5E23 - Art and Authenticity (with A$iah Mae)

    In this episode A$iah Mae, Charleston's poet laureate and filmmaker, returns to share her journey of staying true to her craft without compromising her values. In this episode, A$iah delves into her matriarchal roots, the transformative power of community, and the significance of authenticity in artistry. Discover how her family's mosaic heritage has shaped her understanding of resilience and creativity, and explore her innovative projects like the Saltwater Cinema Club. A$iah's insights on navigating the art world, resisting gatekeeping, and embracing indie films offer inspiration for artists and cultural enthusiasts alike. Tune in to celebrate Black artistry, honor roots, and craft a life rooted in integrity. Connect with A$iah: https://www.AsiahMae.com Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  7. Mar 12

    S5E22 - Your World on Film (with Trenise Elmore)

    In this episode, videographer and storyteller Trenise Elmore shares her journey from childhood fascination with cameras to traveling across the U.S. filming reality TV and documentaries. She discusses the importance of storytelling, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the impact of AI on creative work. Connect with Trenise: Website - www.YourWorldOnFilm.com Instagram - www.Instagram.com/YourWorldOnFilm Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

  8. Mar 5

    S5E21 - Molding a Brand (with Niki “D. Nicole” Elmore)

    In this episode, my wife, D. Nicole—creator of It’s Clay By the Way—shares how her handmade polymer earrings went from a pandemic hobby to being featured in the International African American Museum gift shop and even on the game show Family Feud. Her journey reveals how investing in the right tools, continuous learning, and faith can turn passion into a thriving business, proving how the artistry of polymer clay makes every pair uniquely stunning. Connect with D. Nicole: Website - https://itsclaybytheway.square.site Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsclaybytheway Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsclaybytheway Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠

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The place where poetry meets conversation. A space dedicated to conversations about what really matters in life—you.

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  • Creator
    TheBrownSugarCafe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
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