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Are you staying in spaces that drain your peace and energy because leaving feels like failure?

In this episode of And That’s the Tea Podcast, we uncover the truth about walking away from toxic people, places, and patterns that no longer serve you. It’s time to stop waiting for permission to prioritize your well-being and start choosing yourself unapologetically.

✨ What you’ll take away from this episode:

➤ How to recognize the emotional cost of staying in toxic spaces.

➤ Why walking away isn’t weakness but clarity and self-love.

➤ Practical ways to set boundaries and reclaim your peace and energy.

If this episode resonates with you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite app—it only takes a moment but makes a big difference! You can also leave a review on our website at www.teawithlynn.com.

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Are you living your truth, or are you hiding behind a mask that no longer serves you?

In this episode of And That’s the Tea Podcast, we dive deep into the masks we wear—the ones designed to protect us but ultimately hold us back. Living authentically is more than a buzzword; it’s the foundation for true connection, alignment, and growth. It’s time to take a hard look in the mirror and ask, “Am I showing up as my true self?”

✨ What you’ll take away from this episode:

➤ Why we wear masks and how they disconnect us from our authentic selves.

➤ The hidden costs of hiding behind perfection—professionally and personally.

➤ Practical steps to peel back the layers, embrace vulnerability, and reconnect with your true self.

If this episode speaks to you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite app—it only takes a moment but makes a big difference! You can also leave a review on our website at www.teawithlynn.com.

Don’t forget to share a screenshot of the episode on Instagram and tag us at @teawithlynngraham so we can personally thank you for helping us grow this community!

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📘 Let’s Connect on Instagram!

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➡︎ @teawithlynngraham

➡︎ @soultalksbylynn

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📱 Subscribe and Listen to And That’s the Tea Podcast HERE:

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➡︎ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4a5UC6Z

➡︎ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PmNwS5

➡︎ iHeart: https://ihr.fm/4a5V7xT

➡︎ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3DG8ucd

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Explore More from And That’s the Tea:

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⚡️LYNSPIRE AFRO TEES: Celebrate culture and empowerment with our exclusive tee collection! ➡︎ http://lynspiretees.com

⚡️BOOKS: Empower young minds with our inspiring children’s books:

➡︎ Empress of Coils: A celebration of natural beauty and cultural pride.

➡︎ You’re Pretty for a Black Girl: Breaking stereotypes and inspiring confidence. ➡︎ https://www.teawithlynn.com/books

⚡️ For Sponsor Inquiries or Business Opportunities, visit ➡︎ http://teawithlynn.com

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Our Mission

Our mission at And That’s the Tea is to empower women to align, thrive, and grow by sharing transformative stories and actionable insights.

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#LivingYourTruth #AuthenticityMatters #PersonalGrowthJourney #SelfDiscovery #EmbracingVulnerability #AuthenticLiving #BlackWomenEmpowerment #PurposeDrivenLife #BreakThroughBarriers #EmpowermentPodcast #blackempowerment #blackfemalepodcast #transformationtuesday #empoweringblackwomen #transformation #transformationjourney #mentalhealth #emotionalhealing #vulnerability #selflove #overcomingfear #embracingimperfections #personaltransformation #empowermentforwomen #livingyourtruth #selfreflection #selfacceptance

What are you pouring into? Your time, your energy, your love—are you planting them in soil that nurtures your spirit, or are you stuck in barren ground, hoping for a harvest that will never come?

In this episode of And That’s the Tea Podcast, we explore one of life’s most profound truths: It’s not about the seed—it’s about the soil. You’ve been working, grinding, and showing up, but if the environment isn’t ready to receive you, your efforts will bear no fruit.

This is your invitation to reflect on where you’ve been planting, to release what no longer serves you, and to align with environments that nurture your growth. Today, we’re breaking this open: stop questioning your worth, and start questioning your soil.

This week, take time to reflect on the garden of your life. Where are you pouring your energy? Are you planting in places that nurture your growth or drain your spirit? Choose one thing—big or small—that isn’t growing and let it go. Release it with intention, and watch what happens when you plant yourself where you can thrive.

Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening—it only takes a moment, but it makes a big difference! You can also leave a review directly on our website at www.teawithlynn.com. Share a screenshot of the episode on Instagram and tag us at @teawithlynngraham, and we’ll personally thank you for helping grow this community of transformation.

Welcome to And That’s the Tea Podcast—a space where truth meets transformation and self-alignment becomes a lifestyle. In this powerful trailer, Lynn Graham, the visionary creator and producer of the podcast, invites you into a world of bold reflections, unapologetic growth, and real-life empowerment.

If you've been yearning for more—more purpose, more clarity, more alignment—this podcast is here to help you find exactly that. And That’s the Tea Podcast isn’t just a show; it’s a movement. It's a space for Black women and anyone on a journey of self-realization and personal growth.

In this episode, Lynn shares the heart and soul of the podcast, offering a sneak peek into the transformative conversations ahead. With each episode, we explore life’s challenges, triumphs, and the invaluable lessons learned in between. This is where real stories meet real-life lessons, all designed to empower you to step into your power and fully align with the life you're meant to lead.

In Episode 1: “The Soil and the Seed: Where Are You Planting?”, we dive into the all-important question: Where are you investing your energy, time, and love? Are you sowing in places that drain you, or are you planting in fertile soil that nurtures your growth?

Episodes drop every Tuesday at 8 AM Eastern Time, each designed to help you realign, reflect, and take action toward becoming the best version of yourself.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s your space to grow, heal, and empower.

Ready to step into your next chapter? Stay tuned, because the tea is flowing, the community is growing, and the wisdom is glowing.

Let’s rise together.

Call to Action:

If you’re ready to align with spaces and people that celebrate you, claim your growth, and own your power, this is the podcast for you. Tune in every Tuesday for powerful insights that will elevate your journey.

2020 has presented a big list of challenges to all Americans, most especially African Americans. Since the small business is the lifeblood of any economy, we discuss how the black entrepreneur can tap into the amazing opportunities that have presented themselves during these turbulent times.

The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce’s Phil Andrews believes fundamentally in the economic empowerment of entrepreneurs across the country, with minimal government interference. His leadership and the integrity of the Chamber was tested throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Phil proudly shared that they were able to help small companies ride the wave of the pandemic thanks to their partnerships with the Small Business Administration and other private organizations. He also praises their ability to embrace digital resources while continuing to stay high touch. When asked what continues to be a challenge for the Chamber, Phil speaks about the need for greater representation across different business sectors and net worth so as to provide an atmosphere of mentorship and learning between business owners of all sizes.

Speaking further on COVID-19, Phil looks at the crisis as containing the seed of opportunity for small business owners. Every business, he says, lives in a cycle: There will be ups and there will be downs in varying degrees. He believes that the people who make up America are resilient enough to be able to bounce back even from such an unprecedented global crisis; but the ones who end up thriving are those entrepreneurs who are proactive, adaptive, and innovative in the midst of seemingly endless uncertainty. After all, 2020 is just another chapter in your business’s story.

Memorable Moments:

● How the LIAACC plans to increase its membership in 2021

● How the Chamber is helping to rebuild black-owned businesses in New York

● LIAACC top priorities for the Chamber

● Why small business owners should be a part of the Chamber of Commerce

● Chamber of Commerce benefits which members do not utilize enough

● Creating more black-owned businesses and putting more African Americans in top executive positions

● The importance of increasing the quality of professionalism and service of black-owned businesses

● How the Chamber will move forward amid the current climate

Guest Profile:

Phil Andrews is the President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Past President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. He is the Founder of P.A. Public Relations Co.; Phil serves as Public Relations Director. Prior to beginning his career in Public Relations, Phil was the Vice President of the Haircut Hut franchise. He currently holds a leadership position in the Black Public Relations Society-New York, Inc. which is New York’s Premier organization for Image Makers and Strategists in Public Relations.

Phil has received many proclamations from notable political officials including former Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gullotta, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Assembly-woman Earlene Hooper Hill, 18th Assembly District of New York. In 2010, Phil was honored for 50 or So Around 50 by Long Island Business News. In 2011, Phil was honored by the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) with the “Good Neighbor Award”. Phil's work has been featured in multi-platform publications including Black Star News, The New York Beacon, Amsterdam News, Minority Business Review, The Network Journal and more. He’s also featured in “15 Years of Minority Business Development” a book published by...

Black women are human and deserve time to process the trauma and the complexities in our communities and daily lives. How can these women embrace, embody, and express their perfect, authentic self?

Holistic healing, according to De'Nicea Hilton, is an ongoing and continuously evolving journey of growth informed by one’s physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual influences. This type of healing doesn’t only involve cuts and bruises, but more so overcoming limiting beliefs and barriers that you’ve imposed on yourself, willingly or otherwise, throughout your life. If, for example, a black woman becomes fully aware that her skin color shouldn’t become a permanent obstacle to accomplishing her dreams, she is then free to grow personally and professionally, fulfilling her potential as a human being.

Tune in to hear how you can express your authentic self and activate play to experience, explore, and evolve your way into a stronger and wiser version of you.

Knowledge Discussion

· What is “holistic healing”?

· Activating play for holistic healing

· The mindset women have to adopt in order to undergo holistic healing

· What are the differences between self-care, play, and holistic healing?

· Is self-care different for men and women?

· What makes this approach to holistic healing for black women unique?

· How self-care improves mental health

· The Perfect PlayGround

Guest Profile:

Who says you’re Perfect? De’Nicea does! Appreciating the root meaning of “whole and complete,” De’Nicea Hilton creates Playful Healing Spaces for Women to Embrace, Embody and Express Her Perfect Authentic Self.

Expanding beyond her expertise in holistic and integrative approaches as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, she guides women to use Play to realize their potential by experiencing serious healing that doesn’t have to be so serious. She founded the Perfect PlayGround healing space that offers experiences such as her signature Perfect Alignment PlayGroup Mentorship, Re-Creation Center Membership and the infamous UnSlumber Party Day Retreats.

While playing in the Perfect PlayGround, women DISCOVER the holistic, purposeful meaning of her physical symptoms/conditions, EXPLORE the possibilities already available to support her Being in her purpose and EXPERIENCE her potential when

Discover:

Website: www.deniceahilton.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/deniceahilton

Facebook: www.facebook.com/deniceahilton

Instagram: www.instagram.com/deniceahilton

Offer:

Experience one free month of P.L.A.Y with De’Nicea: https://deniceahilton.com/freetrial/

Re-Creation Center Membership:

Every single one of us has the power to create and pass on a legacy. But how does one go about building their net worth and ensuring that their assets are protected for future generations?

“Digital estate planning is all about leveraging online, self-serve technology to help families put their affairs in order, because we recognize that over 58% have not conducted any form of estate planning.” Cheri Williams-Franklin says that, usually, it’s assumed that going about it is too complicated or expensive. Life Snapshot’s purpose is to simplify digital estate planning to make this timely and relevant process accessible to everyone.

Jayne Ellegard takes us through what she calls the six pillars of financial empowerment. The first pillar covers your money values and beliefs, a fundamental (but often overlooked) phase that creates context for all the other pillars. The second pillar asks: “What’s your destination?” This step is concerned with establishing your individual, personal financial goals. Pillar three, which she calls “planes, trains, and automobiles”, defines your starting point: your net worth, which you can find by subtracting your liabilities from your assets. The fourth pillar is all about spending thoughtfully, with purpose. Pillar five goes into the world of investments. Finally, pillar six is called “giving the best gifts”, referring to insurance and estate planning.

Tune in to hear how you can discuss and put together an end-of-life care plan for your family and what sets Life Snapshot apart in helping you along this process, as well as dissecting your current financial situation in order to increase your net worth and create a legacy.

Memorable Moments:

• What is “digital estate planning”? [2:38]
• Why African-Americans and other minorities tend to have a hard time finding value in estate planning [6:57]
• Examples of positive pre-death planning practices [10:48]
• Starting the conversation about digital estate planning with your loved ones [14:54]
• Common mistakes people make when planning their legacy [25:51]
• The first three of Jayne’s six pillars of financial empowerment [34:07]
• Good debt versus bad debt [38:34]
• Increasing your net worth [45:02]
• The last three of Jayne’s six pillars of financial empowerment [54:32]

Guest Profiles

Cheri Williams-Franklin is the Founder & CEO of Life Snapshot and a digital estate planning expert that has developed a technology platform that helps families organize and securely store personal asset information so their loved ones can easily find them while dealing with overwhelming grief. Cheri holds a Bachelors of Arts in Speech Communication with a minor in Journalism, as well as a Masters’ in Business Administration.

Following the untimely passing of her 36-year old sister in 2015 she uses her experience to promote positive pre-death planning practices for families. Life Snapshot is growing and recently added its first celebrity client to the platform. Cheri's been featured on Market Watch, ABC, NBC, FOX, Digital Journal, Kapitus Financial and Cheapism.

Website:

Plan your family’s legacy: https://www.lifesnapshot.com/

Become a member: https://www.lifesnapshot.com/estate-planning-sign-up-to-become-a-member

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesnapshotinc/?hl=en

Twitter:

How are some of the most influential designers in the fashion industry staying creative in this time of crisis?

Today’s guest makes an excellent case for forging strong, authentic relationships with your current and potential customers, as well as staying nimble and on the cutting edge by creating an online presence. As a primarily home-based celebrity fashion designer with an established brand and customer base, she’s been able to weather the storm that is COVID-19 and adapt her business to today’s uncertain circumstances.

Everyone is born with potential for entrepreneurship, some with greater potential than others. But no matter where your starting point is on this exciting journey, you can always increase your chances for business success by training your business muscle. If you have an idea that you are absolutely passionate about and can monetize, it all becomes a matter of understanding your industry inside and out, being willing to develop enduring relationships with your customers, and finding the right balance between your work life and home life.

Tune in to hear how you can build strong relationships with your clients, thrive in the fashion retail industry amid the pandemic, and maximize your potential as an entrepreneur.

Memorable Moments:

● The power of building and nurturing relationships with your customers [5:33]

● How the pandemic has impacted the fashion world [7:06]

● The next big trend in the fashion industry [18:03]

● What it’s like to be a celebrity fashion designer [23:28]

● Lizz’s toughest moment in business [25:17]

● What makes a successful entrepreneur? [31:17]

● The importance of self-care and managing stress [40:00]

● Lizz’s advice for young designers [46:46]

Guest Profile:

Lizz Russell is a celebrity fashion and couture designer based in Southern California. She was born and raised in sunny San Diego, CA. Always having a creative spirit and flare for fashion, she began to sew at the age of twelve, and later refined her talents by studying Fashion Design at Mesa College in San Diego.

She began her professional career designing evening wear and has since caught the attention of countless celebrities in Hollywood and other women from all over the United States. The ever-growing Lizz Russell Collection has expanded from Evening Wear to include her exclusive Rose Handbags, Royal Tees and Jewelry collections, all custom made. Each Rose Handbag is handmade and adorned with beautiful silk and satin flowers with exceptional attention-to-detail. Each style boasts intricate patterns, vibrant colors and fashionably long shoulder strap chains or high-end beaded or jeweled handles. Appropriately named after appetizing desserts like German Chocolate and Strawberry Shortcake, each handbag is unique and deliciously stylish!

More than a designer, Lizz Russell is a testament to the human spirit. In the midst of her career, Guillan Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Bells Palsy simultaneously attacked her body, but Lizz emerged triumphant and has continued her journey. She serves as an advocate for GBS survivors and their families through her numerous speaking engagements. She is the recipient of many accolades and awards, including the Civic Leadership Award, for her contributions to the entertainment industry. Lizz Russell is an example of perseverance and success as a 21st...