It is TEA time! Talk at The Kitchen Island is all about CHARITY. Our special guest’s life of giving has made a significant impact on the community of Fort Bend, Houston. Her passion for dance and offering traditional dance classes led to arts education programs and fostering community outreach through partnerships, schools, and other organizations.…

We are back! It's Women's History month and we are celebrating with author Diane Hannah and her new book, Tailor the Gift. Join us at the Island as we share help tools from her book on raising our daughters to reach their full potential. It's TEA time so grab your cup! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitch…

February - The month of Love ❤️ Join Cheryl T. , Bj & Lady Vee, as they talk about Valentine’s Day and the real meaning of LOVE. TEA Talk goes from guilty pleasures to best relationship advice. No episode ends without a constant Tea bag of “Attitude of Gratitude". Everyone is asking, “Who do you Love and Why?” --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

Celebration!!! Kitchen Island Tea celebrated 4 years of podcasting with a Gala in December 2023. Thanks to our Guests & Listeners for completing our survey! It's 2024 and the Kitchen Island crew is spilling the Tea -They're catching up since the last podcast and sharing Survey results. It's unanimous..we will keep sitting at the Island! Opinions ar…

The ladies have been away from the Island for awhile. Now they’re baaack! Catching up on everything and spilling the tea on Christmas past & present. Two special Centenarians share the blessing of being 100+. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

Lady V, Cheryl T. and Bj are back at the Island. Special Guest James K. gives an insightful look at caregiving for a loved one with breast cancer. His emphasis on FAITH is inspiring and encouraging No podcast is complete without the Ladies of the Island sharing what they’ve been doing, since the last podcast and giving their real & often comical Sp…

The Ladies share top Girls Trip destinations that won’t break the bank and what to pack for that special Island/Tropical Getaway. KIT’s on location with their BFF’s in San Juan Puerto Rico. This colorful capital city celebrates the old and the new. Beaches with sweeping ocean views, cobblestoned Old San Juan, street art, epicurean delights (Li Lou …

The ladies try to cool off with some Summer Ice Tea! Reunited and it feels so good....CT, Bj and Lady Vee are back at the Island sharing Hot Summer topics. They spill the tea on Do's & Don'ts of summer safety and comfort, Fav foods and drinks to beat the Heat and Memories of summers past: Picnics, swimming, and family reunions. It's Kool-Aid vs. Ca…

Time to Level Up, It's June! Graduations abound ...Leaving High School, College,,,,,What's Next? Join the ladies at the Kitchen Island, as they listen to Jaylyn, Camille & Ra'King spill the Real Tea, on moving up to the Next Level. Three different journeys, at different Levels, based on preparation, dreams, circumstance, setbacks, support and "Beli…

CT, Bj and Lady Vee are back at the Island with Jasmine Thompson as our guest. Come Sit at the island! While spilling the tea, the ladies hear about a daughters struggle with alcohol addiction. Listen in on this heartwarming, firsthand story of a young woman’s personal but honest addiction journey. She shares how encouragement and practical wisdom …

We're BACK!! Join Cheryl T. , Bj and Lady V as they catch up, since their last gathering at "The Island." Ashley M. is back as special guest host and Ashley W. makes a surprise visit. In this episode, Island talk is all about Arthritis Awareness, Women's Health and Mental Health during the month of May. Martha Stewart!! - The TEA goes to the Sports…

Join us as we end the month on a high note with special guest Fernando Rover, Jr. He shares with us the importance of expression through words. So grab your cup, it’s Tea Time!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

We’re Spilling the Tea, on today’s Hot Topics. Come hang at the Island as the Kit DivaZ catch up with each other and current events. Mass shootings, the Abortion issue and coming Elections. You know, “We all Need Jesus!” This episode would not be complete without us sharing a little sports talk & trash talking. So grab your cup and join in the expe…

It’s April! Kitchen Island Tea is celebrating National Poetry Month with former San Antonio Poet Laureate, Vocab and fellow poet, Fiiire!! They’re thought provoking, inspiring and spilling real tea at the Island. Their tea flavors the soul! Vocab & Fiiire speak on overcoming life’s woes, celebrating triumph, Self definition, Self worth and more. It…

Kitchen Island Tea is live and on location celebrating Women's History Month with the women's choir, Alegria ! Listen in as we spill the tea with the director Jo Scurlock Dillard, Amanda Jeffries, Tiffanie Clausewitz, Amanda Tutor and Becky Westlund. These women from Algeria will give you the inside scoop on how this amazing group of women came tog…

The KIT Ladies are spilling the Tea for Women’s History Month. This episode features special guest, Candice Tiffany Gordon. Listen in as Candice shares the highlights of being an Entertainer and her personal artistry in music, drama, acting, and dance. This creative DC native beams with energy, courage, commitment, and LOVE for Life! Hear her many …

Happy New Year 2023! We are BACK with Season 4. Listen in as we catch up on what we have been doing for the past two months. It's February and we are celebrating Love in a BIG way! Our special guests will share their LOVE Journey that's like no other. Join us at the Island with The Brown's as they share their extraordinary story of real life Love a…

Join us at the Island with guest host Ashley from New York City for an episode of fun and laughs. We talk about everything from myths, traditions and holiday trivia. We explore holiday drinks and spirits too. And because we want our family, friends and listeners to be well during these holidays and beyond, WE DO A WELLNESS check. So grab your cup f…

Tune in for a special episode honoring the one and only Gertha Murphy! The Island shares life nuggets to live by passed on by Gertha who lived to be 109 years old! It’s TEA time listeners, so grab your cup and be inspired!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support…

Chef Lioness Hear her roar! Chef Lioness (Jennifer Corporan) talks at the Island about her transition from Human Services into the culinary world. Chef’s culinary juices were inspired by her Moms authentic Dominican home cooking. Realizing those meals of Love were her true passion, she began to develop the Chef Lioness brand. She was just named Del…

It’s October! We’re back at the Kitchen Island celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The KIT Divas are around the Kitchen Island, spilling the tea, with returning Co-host Mauri and thriving Breast Cancer Survivors Janet and Toya. Hear two different and inspiring breast cancer journeys. Diagnosis given: Lumpectomy or mastectomy? Treatment optio…

Come on to the Island and meet Carlos Archer! The ladies at the Kitchen Island learn from “Mr. Handsome” about his journey with Lymphoma blood cancer. Carlos shares how he has handled his diagnosis, endured, ached, battled and been extremely thankful for God’s grace and mercy. He says, “It could always be worse”. Carlos tells of obstacles faced dur…

We are back at the Island with the latest news, sports, etc. But we want you to come to the Island and meet Andres, who is an achiever on the Autism spectrum. He reveals "What Autism Can Do", with hard work, family and "It Takes a Village" support. Andres shares, with pride, his many educational and work accomplishments. He's worked at Order Up, Th…

Step to the Island for the TEA! Everything is raw and engaging during this candid episode. So grab your cup and join the ladies as they keep it REAL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

Current news and sports get us started. Creativi-TEA, Have a second cup. Multi-talented, Creative souls, Fearless Negro & her wife Diamond introduce listeners to their trendsetting 3rd eye designer sunglasses. Hear how Fearless & Diamond left corporate, unplugged and started a journey of street vending. Fearless shares her music side. Their creativ…

It’s Creativi- TEA Time!Hosts Venita, Bj and Cheryl T. talk CREATIVITY with special Guest, Jared Howelton – Entertainer, Artist, and Creative Soul. Talk at the Island covers Jared’s roles in the play Hamilton, with the LA road company, the effects of the pandemic on Broadway, activism & fighting for Justice in the world of entertainment and his swe…

She’s here. Superstar, singer, actor and businesswoman, Gloria Estefan sits at the Island to talk about career, love of family and her Cuban heritage. Gloria starts our conversation fondly reminiscing and paying homage to her 1st Grade teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Collins. Mrs. Collins was the plus to Gloria's PhD -teacher, Mom, who stressed education dai…

It’s a Kitchen Island Tea Takeover!! Dads-Otis, James and Bill spill Real Talk about current events, sports 🏀 🎾 and Fatherhood. A Total Island Takeover……Not allowed! The KIT Divas share a few minutes of Real Talk with new Dad, Jonathan Martin, who created the Island Tea theme song. Come to the Island and celebrate Fatherhood with the spouses of K.I…

Venita, Cheryl and Beverly first give their condolences to the families and friends of the recent mass shootings! Flight Attendant, Debbie Gentry, joins the ladies at the Island. Debbie shares her life in the sky and gives travel tips that save space, time and money. That means zip-lock bags, purchasing air tickets on a certain day and taking adult…

Shhhhh we don’t talk about this at the kitchen table, but the ladies at the Island are changing that stigma / stereotype. Listen in to hear about Mental Health Wellness. Why is it important? How you can gain access to Mental Health resources? How you can become a Mental Health Wellness Champion for your community? So grab your cup and let’s chat ab…

Listen in as we sip on the latest TEA! It’s Kitchen Island Tea time! The ladies salute Former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright and they’re spilling the tea on prisoner swaps, the NBA playoffs & picks, MLB brawls & balls, and the NFL Draft. Do Horses and Hats make The K-Derby? Should we name our fantasy horse Teabag Flurry? Spilling Attitudes …

We’re Back at the Kitchen Island! Since we had Tea with Soledad O’Brien……Theres been the slap, KBJ confirmed for the Supreme Court and the attack on Ukraine continues. On a lighter note…The KIT Ladies talk Sports: NCAA March Madness, NBA Playoff picks, Serena headed to Wimbledon and golfers are happy -He’s Back! --- Support this podcast: https://po…

Hey Listeners!She's here! Join us as we Spill the Tea with Soledad O' Brian, an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions. In this episode we chat with Soledad on what it means to be a servant leader, how it is important for women to empower women, doing what makes us happy, and the importance …

It’s time for a small cup of Tea! Join us at the Island as we share heartwarming Women’s History tributes!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

Hey Islander'sKitchen Island Tea is celebrating the start of its 3rd Season. Help us spill the tea with topics you would like to hear about on future episodes Now, Gather around the Kitchen Island and join us with prayers for the people of Ukraine. Next, smile, laugh & giggle as the Islanders share their binge watching, fav movies, books & more. At…

Be You, Beautiful! Celebrate your beauty with the ladies of Kitchen Island Tea and listen to the amazing insight of Special Guest Hair and Make-up Artist, Latia Curtis. Latia believes everyone has their own beauty and makeup just adds to what’s already there. She’s worked with celebrities, athletes (Did we say LeBron James), and everyday people lik…

Welcome back Islanders. It's Black History Month! Listen in as the Islanders honor History makers from the past. It's time to share the TEA!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

We are BACK! It's like ole times, SHARING. During this episode you will get to know us a little better. KIT ladies talk “New Chief Justice…NFL Playoffs..so long Ben & Tom and the Winter Olympics. What’s your favorite sport? Skiing, Figure Skating, Curling or the Bobsled. East-coast stormy weather on our minds and imagined Black History interviews. …

It’s Kitchen Island Tea Time! Listen in as the KIT Ladies share Holiday Cheer and Gratitude. Guest Host Vivian shares in the Self Care discussion. that You don’t want to miss. Bubble baths, walks, talks, Spa days, praise days and YOU. So grab your cup, sit back and RELAX! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mi…

We are back at the Island with special guest co-host, friend of the Island, Ashley! Join us as we talk about what we’ve been up to and everything Christmas! From family traditions and holiday favorites to the reason for the season. So grab yourself a cup of cocoa and get into the Christmas spirit!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

We are back at the Island with two special guest co-hosts, friends of the Island, Ashley and Marcy! Tune as we discuss everything from Thanksgiving and the latest in entertainment as well as the tragic shooting in Michigan, accountability and how we can be better as a society. So grab yourself a cup and join the TEA party! --- Support this podcast:…

WE ARE BACK and on Location! Sisterhood REMIX! The Islanders are in Dallas/Plano, TX. The ladies of Kitchen Island Tea along with one of our favorite guest host Mauri attended One Community Church's Revive 2021 Women’s Conference. Friends were made, God's word Revealed and blessings received. Listen in as the hosts of the Island hear conference att…

Listen in as WE are laughing it up at the Island. From good jokes to corny jokes that will have you cracking up! So grab a cup of tea or even wine and get your Laugh on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/venita-r-mitchell/support

It’s Celebration Tea Time! Thanks to our listeners- We’re Celebrating 50 Episodes of Island Talk. Listen in - Reminisce, Laugh & Reflect with the Divas at the Island. Hear their take on the impact of guest speakers, episodes that impressed, and Real Talk that inspired, drew on everyone’s emotions, and served as a catalyst for action. Celebrate!! --…

Step up to the Island and welcome Fall with the ladies of Kitchen Island Tea. They have brewed birthday celebrations, faced the reality of Cancer diagnoses for friends & family and talked about how it effects us all. Tea Talk touches on the changing Covid & Climate change landscapes and they pour Hot Topic sports, entertainment and Real Life talk. …

The Ladies of Kitchen Island Tea are celebrating their "2021 Best Podcast Host" win from Capital City Web Awards. Plus, Best Host, Venita’s BFF- Mauri, finally arrives at “The Island”. Opinions & comments touch The Hot Topics of the Day and Look Out...it’s “Real Talk” that covers Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida, Covid, Sports highlights & more. So Grab …

Listen in as we continue our talks with young entrepreneurs. Today's featured guest is Brandon Davenport. He shares the ups, the downs, and successes he and his business partner have experienced. They Co-founded a tech startup business... Sold It!...and now they've launched BAOBAB CLOTHING. That's what a grad from Morgan State can do! So GRAB your …

It's Tea Time! Listen in as we highlight young entrepreneurs Christen Augustine and Sydney Thompson. Friends from an early age take us on a journey from childhood, through college to successful business partners! They are Engineers and living life to the fullest! Grab a cup and tune in for Part 1 of "Millennials on the Move"! --- Support this podca…

It's TEA time! Check us out as we spent an afternoon with Composer, Director, Choreographer, Lyricist, voice teacher, and the list goes on and on, the "incomparable" Charles Barksdale from Broadway's Sister Act 2! Hear his inspiring story. Talk of the Island is everything Olympics, Vaccine deprivation, Mental wellness and attitude of Gratitude. So …

The Ladies at the Island have Real Talk with San Antonio, Texas District #2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez. He’s community oriented, ready to make government work for everyone, realistic and calling for positive change. He is 26 and made history as the first openly gay Black man to be elected to any office in the State of Texas. You don't want to…