On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk being natural. From hair and makeup to deodorant and lotions, products over the last 10 years have represented a constant campaign encouraging women to go natural. With promises of longer, stronger hair to holistic health and wellness, naturalistas run online communities and brands while serving as ...…

On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk awkward conversations. “So when are you going to give me a grandbaby?” “Looks like you’re picking up a little weight, huh?” “Where did your last boyfriend go?” “You still haven’t graduated?” Is it just us or are you also overwhelmed by people trying to engage you in the most uncomfortable of small t ...…

On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk sexuality. Sexuality is defined as one’s capacity for sexual feels toward another; basically your sexuality defines who you’re attracted to sexually and romantically. These days it’s a cute quip to say “sexuality is fluid,” but what does that mean for two self-identified straight women. How do the w ...…

On this week’s episode Marcy and Ashley talk preconceived notions, judging a book by its cover, and fair warnings. People say that when you first meet someone, you’re not meeting them but you’re meeting their “representative.” Very few of us really put our genuine selves out there for the world to see. Instead we slowly expose our real selves, ...…

On this week’s episode Marcy and Ashley talk upgrading. Self improvement is a way of life for many of us as we constantly strive to advance, level up, and grow personally and professionally. But is this culture full of motivational quotes, self help resources, and quips becoming more overwhelming than actually inspiring? Surrounding ourselves w ...…

On this week's episode Marcy and Ashley talk mentorship. Personal and professional development don’t usually occur in isolation. They require resources, feedback, and instruction, which is why having a mentor is critical. But finding someone you can connect with, who has the necessary expertise, and most importantly, has the time to mentor, is ...…

On this week's episode Marcy and Ashley talk bougie behavior. Both of us have been accused of being a little bougie; maybe it's the Ph.D.'s, or maybe the Pink and Green, or it could be the confidence we exude when we walk into a room. Regardless of the reasons, on this week’s episode we explore our behaviors, what they say about our views on cl ...…

On this week's episode Ashley and and substitutes Kisha and Dani talk implicit bias. We all have a tendency to allow stereotype-confirming thoughts to pass spontaneously through our minds, and doing so is called implicit bias. It’s what tells us to run when we’re being chased or to swallow when we have something in our mouth. In harmless situat ...…

On this week's episode Ashley and Marcy talk birth control. The time came when I knew I wanted to have sex. I also knew I couldn't tell my momma. So at the age of fifteen, I had to figure out how to prepare, all on my own. Like any naturally-curious child pre-internet, I asked my big cousin and she told me to go to Planned Parenthood. Before I ...…

On this week’s episode Marcy and Ashley discuss life’s turning points, what they’ve learned and if hindsight is really 20/20. We all have those moments in our lives. Those critical, pivotal moments that seemingly define how we move forward. Maybe it’s that motivating teacher that showed us extra attention, told us we were smart and really cause ...…

On this bonus episode Ashley and Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting, talk online dating, faith, and winning while being yourself. At the prompting of a friend in 2016, Keila downloaded Tinder despite her apprehensions that it wouldn't be right for her. That same friend was her wedding officiant one year later when she married Jamal, w ...…

On this week's episode we talk falling in love. Whether you experience butterflies in your stomach, sweaty palms, and tugs of the heart strings - or you process rationally-balanced decisions about choosing another, falling in love means different things to different people. It can be hard to distinguish the difference between like, lust, and lo ...…

On this episode we talk patience, waiting and being at peace while standing still. There is no rap lyric that more closely aligns with my life right now than I got no patience And I hate waitin' from Jigga Man's (Jay-Z) 1993 track, “Big Pimpin’. (The title of the song, however, does not match my love life, but I digress.) I loathe waiting. I'm ...…

On this week's episode we talk love and compatibility. Whether it's zodiac sign alignment, your best friend's approval, or how he offers you his last chicken wing, in relationships we often look for signs of compatibility with the other. Everyone wants to find someone who 'completes' them, adding value to their life and filling their voids; but ...…

On this week’s episode we talk self-image, cosmetic enhancements and loving yourself beyond your looks. Teeth whitening, tummy tucks and a trip to Columbia can have you looking and feeling like a whole new person. While major cosmetic enhancements might not be in scope for most of us, we all know someone who’s coloring their hair, considering b ...…

On this week’s episode we talk grief, loss, and why things don’t always get better with time. Over the weekend, (while headed to a date, no less) Ashley was overcome by grief after having a fleeting thought of her mom who died 8 years ago. She tried to process it quickly and gain some composure, as not to mess up her flawless makeup. But the mo ...…

On this week's episode we talk being bossed, being bosses and creating a relationship with your boss that works for you. Horrible Bosses: it's not just a movie but it’s some folks’ everyday-lived experience. Micromanaging, domineering, and bullying bosses are all too common in the workplace, and when you throw racism, sexism, and gender politic ...…

On this week's episode we talk ghetto girls. We've all met her (or been her) the gum smacking, lip poppin, trash talking, beeper wearing, blond wig having ghetto girl. Black "ghetto" women are a hallmark of the black community and are a sterotype that many in the black community have shunned, until now because it's profitable. Wanna of "Wanna's ...…

On this week's episode we talk risks, being scared and pushing past our fears. We talk about our philosophy on risk taking, the biggest risks we've taken (spoiler:they include love and work) and the advice we have for listeners who are risk adverse. We share risk everyone should take and disagree on the idea that "every risk leads to something ...…

On this week's episode we talk relationships, titles and how to level up your ___'ship. "Talking", "Dating" "Boo'd Up" "FWB" "Married" "Separated" ... When it comes to relationships titles matter or do they? What is the difference between Dating and Friends with Benefits, and does the definition of marriage change if it's a Same Sex Couple or a ...…

On this weeks episode we tell the truth about money and relationships, and how to avoid conflicts with friends, partners and parents over dollar bills. Money and Relationships... two things that should never marry, but people do. In fact if you're arguing with your partner about money your not alone. According to a study by TD Bank, 63% of coup ...…

On this week's episode we talk flaws and come clean about a few of our insecurities and share why it's important for you to do the same. We all have flaws, but our ability to know ourselves well enough to know them, articulate them, do something about them or practice some self acceptance is the hard part. Let's talk about how to do just that. ...…

Influence is defined as "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself", but in 2018 we have influencers on social media who are changing the way we use and engage with products and even our selfs. From "subscribe below" to brand deals we talk our favorite influencers, ho ...…

On this episode Marcy and Ashley, two millennials discuss who we are, who we're not and the events that define our generation. Agh. Millennials. We are are blamed for everything from a failing economy to a surplus in the diamond industry. We are said to be lazy and ambitious, global citizens and unaware of he global economy, the most diverse ge ...…

On this week's episode we talk flirting, dating and intimate interactions and how the heightened awareness of sexual misconduct impacts our relationships with men. We frame our conversation in celebrating the founder of the #metoo movement Tarana Burke and her development of a global anti-sexual harassment, assault and abuse campaign has felled ...…

On this weeks episode we talk code switching, when we've done it, why and what "the switch" has meant for us throughout our lives. We've all done it, one minute your talking to your girl friends about your weekend plans and the next your boss calls and you switch up. Code Switching is defined as the practice of alternating between two or more l ...…

On this week's episode we talk milestones, and the markers of adulthood that we all should have..., or should we. With social pressure mounting it's hard not to want to "keep up with the Joneses", but are there something that are just "must have's by certain ages? Listen as Marcy and Ashley discuss age appropriate milestones and how we manage t ...…

On this weeks episode we discuss interracial dating and how who you date/ marry impacts who you are. We discuss our own experiences with dating outside our race and celebs who've done the same. We also talk how who you date impacts your work, life and how you experience the world. Very Smart Brothers: Black Life, White Wife and the Art Caught i ...…

On this week's episode, Marcy, Ashley & substitute Hey Aprill talk major moves and discuss all the places we've called home throughout our lives. We discuss what we've moved for, how we've built community in places where we were "the only one" and what we've learned about ourselves through relocating, and in staying still. Learn more about Apri ...…

On this week's episode we talk rules, boundaries and guidepost that tell us when we've gone too far or when we stretched our morals, values and norms to the limit. We discuss the absurd rules from our childhood, and those that we abide by now that guide our relationships, our work and our everyday lives. We close by encouraging you to break a f ...…

On this week's episode we talk phrases like "Well actually", "Let me explain" "The data shows"...all phrase we use when trying to explain something to someone..and ask ourselves if we should stop explaining. Ashley recently had a conversation with a friend who had all kinds of push back for her about a recent #schoolinlifepod episode where she ...…

On this week's episode we discuss fashion from the brunch to the boardroom and everywhere in between. As Yves Saint Laurent said "Fashions fade, style is eternal.", so we discuss our style from high school to high stakes meetings throughout our career and why what you wear matters. We share who our style icons are who we seek inspiration from a ...…

On this week's episode we're talking orgasms and how the center of women's pleasure is often seen as a mystery, for their partners and for themselves. According to researchers, women's have a wide range of preferences when it come to helping them climax, from oral pleasure to penetration but women's attitudes, behaviors & experiences with sex o ...…

On this week's episode we talk setbacks, cause everyone has them and they seem to be everywhere work, in relationships and just in life in general. Often people say that a setback is a setup for something much better, can teach you great lessons or might help you appreciate life that much more. Marcy and I discuss setbacks that we've experience ...…

On this week's episode we talk relationships and age gaps, and how age impacts life and love in relationships. So-called May-December relationships, in which there's a big age gap between the partners seem to be all around us from Naomi and Skepta to Black Chyna and whoever that lil boy who's following her around is. Listen to us unpack our con ...…

On this week's episode we talk thrifting, bargain shopping and finding love in our frugal finds. Listen for tips on getting the most out of your thrift store experience, how thrifting can be a great way to give back, and how shopping can be an helpful and harmful activity in self care Substitute: Ashley Dominique of Eat Thrift Love I digress: S ...…

On this week's episode we talk the parentals. Both who they were before they became out parents and how their lives and decisions have long standing impacts on ours. Also we ask the important question, who are our parents outside of being "our parents"? At what point do we realize that our parent are people? It Aint None of My Business: 7 Ways ...…

On this week's episode it's all fun and games. A deck of cards, a folding table and 4 chairs and some brown liquor and you have game night. This week we talk the journey of games from our childhood to grown up game nights of today. We discuss our favorite games, “house rules” and how to avoid violence is a room full of cut throat spades players ...…

In romantic relationships sometimes it's tough to talk about the hard stuff. How do you approach difficult conversations with a partner? How do you identify what their pain points are, and should you avoid them? Are there somethings that are better left unsaid? In the Know:Soma: https://www.soma.com TVT:Seven Seconds on Netflix Have a question ...…

On this week's episode we talk politics. They are important but unavoidable and with 45 in office and his background in Hollywood and politicians daily twitter rants, it seems to consume more pop culture than ever. We talk when we first got into politics, how our political leanings have changed over time, what our politics we are influenced by ...…

On this week's episode have a little fun and play the popular social media game starter kit. We choose popular stereotypical archetypes and develop starter kits for each of them. Share your own starter kits with us on social using #schoolinlifepod #starterkit It's not too late to get tickets for Schoolin Life Live, get tickets today at schoolin ...…

On this week's episode we talk leaving a legacy and what it means for for us at this point in our lives. Every decision you make has the potential to alter your life story. Every promotion, every vacation, every opportunity you take to help someone else or not is leaving a lasting impression on the world. But thinking about legacy can be overwh ...…

On this week's episode we talk "excessive baggage" and how we move beyond the ghost of relationship's past. How do you identify baggage? How do you learn to check the bags at the door of a new relationship? Is the idea of "baggage" universal--does everyone carry past relationships into their new relationship on some level? Listen as we discuss ...…

On this week's episode representation matters, and whether its making us laugh uncontrollably in our favorite sitcoms or bringing us fierce—sometimes even controversial—characters in must-see dramas, Black female actresses tell us who we are, what we can do, and how we are to operate in a predominantly white world. On this week's episode we cha ...…

On this week’s episode we talk “gender norms, roles and expectations from how we we’re raised to how they impact our dating and sex lives. We also take a dive into how gender expectations guide our interactions at work and how we talk to the children in our live about who they are and what they can be. In the Know: Protecting your Edges TVT: Gr ...…

On this week's episode we dive deep into our feelings and talk love languages. Developed by Gary Chapmen in his first book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts, these 5 ways of giving and receiving love are known by millions of people and some say are essential for building relationships that last. We put them to the test and tal ...…

On this week's episode we answer some of life's most burning questions from "What are the significant markers of adulthood?" to "Does anyone really like male strippers?" and a couple others in between. Listen to this hilarious episode to hear Nish, Caryn & Ashley's answers and share yours with us on social! The last episode of 2017 is sure to b ...…

On this week's episode we talk cliches from "the sun will come out tomorrow" to "more money, more problems". People say these things flippantly, but what happens when we take them to heart, what happens when they work out, and when they don't. We go through a list of traditional cliches--none of which have been revealed to Caryn and Nish prior ...…

On this week's episode we talk advice, getting, giving and it getting on our nerves. In a world of "know it alls" everyone is always trying to give advice on how to manage your relationship, finances, career and life in general, but how do you know what to listen to. What are the rules for managing all of the advice, feedback and insight we get ...…

On this week's episode we talk "life hacks" and tools of the trade for handling life's most trying times. To make it easy, we've separated this episode into life hack categories and share our favorite hacks, or tips we've learned along the way! Categories: Back to School Finances Travel Health & Beauty Relationships We're instituting a hashtag ...…