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Join your host Cookie while she gets into the bag LITERALLY, sorting through life's chaotic layers, diving into the messiness, celebrating the wins, and weigh-ins from her "lil friends". The Dirty Bag Podcast is a virtual hangout to decompress from this extreme sport better known as adulthood.
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This episode addresses the dangers of mixing podcasting with politics in the wake of right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk’s death. Cookie dives into the striking similarities between MAGA and Nicki Minaj’s Barbz fanbase amid her latest beef with Cardi B. How far is too far with cult followings?
Celebrity Chef Benjamin Leggitte unpacks humble beginnings from a fast-food working dreamer in Birmingham, Alabama to his rise to culinary fame. He takes us on his journey from appearing on The Food Network, working with Chef Gordon Ramsey, and the viral recipe that laid the groundwork to becoming one of the most sought after chefs in the game.
Dallas actress, producer, and curator Luscious takes us through the process of becoming a well rounded powerhouse and how a bold move to LA changed the trajectory of her life. She breaks down the necessity of taking risks, investing in community, and demanding respect in male dominated spaces. Luscious also unpacks how her misfortunes in love laid the foundation for her upcoming romantic comedy. This episode dives into unwavering optimism and betting on yourself.https://linktr.ee/Sweetlifeofluscious
This episode delves into the inspiring world of Dezi 5, Dallas native, advocate, and the architect of Texas soul music. We uncover the journey leading to his debut album, the story behind creating the Dallas Entertainment Awards, and the challenges of staying true to self in the music industry. We also unpack inspiration, the necessity of community, and the strength to be vulnerable.
Cookie dives into transitions with motherhood, the myth behind black conservatives, and voter suppression in Texas as a result of gerrymandering, and the need for content creators to show up in this historical moment.
Cookie gets into boycotting of corporations supporting DEI rollbacks, protests in the wake of ICE raids, and the importance of allies, and criticism of the black community.
Cookie unpacks friendships and unrealistic expectations when building community. She discusses drama from B. Simone’s rocky relationships, networking versus base building in Dallas, and why prioritizing your brand over building somebody else’s dream is non-negotiable.
Creator and CEO of the award-winning jewelry brand And Made By Hand Alexis Daniels unpacks her journey to success and happiness. She dives into personal and professional reinvention, being transparent about rock bottom and the key to longevity.
Cookie unpacks the burden that celebrating Mother’s Day carries for so many. She dives into the unspoken obligation to hold space for those who have lost or have negative experiences attached to motherhood.
Cookie discusses domestic violence, victim blaming, and the commitment to protecting abusers. In the wake of Diddy’s trial, along with Halle Bailey and ex DDG’s alleged domestic assault revelation, this episode unpacks how violence and absentee parenting is more complex than making better choices. The question remains why does the issue of protecting women and co-parenting keeps the black community divided?
Brand, PR Strategist, and multitalented entrepreneur, Crystal Willis unpacks her journey of corporate media success, losing everything, rebuilding her life, brand, and faith turning her testimony into inspiration.
Cookie closes out Season 3 celebrating three award nominations, giving flowers to black women for their role in the community and the presidential election. She unpacks what having Trump back in office means and what this means for the black community.
Cookie celebrates 100 episodes and a COSIGN Magazine Podcast of the Year nomination. She unpacks being competitive, the downside to winning, best practices in your struggle seasons, and being accountable for fully vetting guests in light of her most recent episode. Unpacking the dirty bag of a hood chick with boardroom manners!
CEO of Minion Training and the host of Minion Motivation: Insight into Purpose Podcast Dominion Ezechibueze unpacks the industry of healthcare. He details his journey into advocacy for nurses, misconceptions about health and popular weight loss strategies, and why he believes America has a sick care system as opposed to health.
Cookie does an audience choice episode and answers the question of what it means to go all in mentally, physically, and emotionally for your goals. She starts by giving Forward Vibrations Podcast host Jovonnie her flowers and expressing gratitude for exuding genuine love and support in the podcast community. Cookie then unpacks the discomfort with sacrificing, seasons of brokenness, perseverance during what appears to be failure, handling ulterior motives, and the importance of healthy competition.
On the 10-year anniversary weekend of the Ferguson uprising after the murder of 18-year-old Mike Brown by officer Darren Wilson, Cookie decided to unpack the social and political climate given Trump's possible return to office and VP Kamala Harris potentially being the first female President. This is a dirty bag cleaning concerning race, sexism, gatekeeping blackness, and the aftermath of protest.
Birth educator and holistic scientist Robyn Brown returns to unpack the transition to holistic healing, the unspoken struggles of childbirth, cautionary tales concerning reproductive rights, and the journey to radical truth and self-acceptance.
Cookie gives a quick a recap of her favorite networking event, the problem with fandom versus organic networking across the aisle, and why Facebook is officially depressing as a whole. Clout, accountability, public bereavement, and shameless performative relationships is the dirty bag being cleaned in this week's episode.
Glam Gloss Kiss Beauty Company CEO, author, and motivational speaker Shawna Mills talks finding purpose through pain, holding space for domestic abuse survivors, and finding love second time around after surviving abuse.
Cookie talks aging, reminiscing on her youth as she nurses a running club injury approaching her birthday, respect for elders with the controversy surrounding "auntie", separating friendship from performative associates, and debating inclusiveness with Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us".
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