Bodaciously Black & Brown

34 - Feeders

Did you eat? In Black and Brown households, food isn’t just food it’s love, protection, memory, and legacy. When Grandma piles your plate high or mamá asks “¿ya comiste?” for the third time, that’s generations of care speaking. Feeding is a love language passed down through survival, celebration, and community. But what happens when that same love language gets complicated? When feeding shifts from nurturing to controlling? When partners use food as comfort, obligation, or even manipulation? In this episode, we unpack the beauty and the boundaries of “feeders” in our culture. We’re talking tradition vs. intention, care vs. control, and how to recognize love that nourishes without being manipulated.

33 - Infomercials

Remember growing up and catching those late-night infomercials? The ones with sad music, flies buzzing, and a voice telling us that for just “a dollar a day” we could save a starving child or maybe even adopt a wild animal from halfway across the world. As Black and Brown kids, those commercials hit differently. They made us feel guilty, confused, and sometimes even ashamed, like we weren’t doing enough even as kids. In this episode, we’re talking about how those messages shaped us and our ideas about poverty, charity, and even how we saw ourselves. We’ll laugh about the wild dramatics, but also dig into the real impact of growing up surrounded by guilt-driven marketing.

32 - Foods We Couldn’t Eat Growing Up

Remember begging for the name brand cereal, only to come home with the giant bag version that tasted “almost” the same? Or asking for the cool snacks at school, but instead pulling out the off-brand cookies your parents swore were just as good? In this episode, we laugh our way through the foods we couldn’t eat growing up Black and Brown. From name brand struggles to frustrating moments, we’re talking about the childhood grocery cart drama that shaped our taste buds and maybe even our personalities.

31 - To RSVP or Not To RSVP

You send the invite. You wait. You wonder. And then… your tía or auntie shows up with three cousins who weren’t on the list. In this episode, we laugh through the RSVP struggle that so many Black and Brown families know all too well. Why do some of us ignore the RSVP line like it’s optional fine print? Why is “I’ll let you know” really code for “I’m coming, but I’m not telling you yet”? We’ll share stories, cultural insights, and the reality of planning an event where the guest list is always a surprise. If you’ve ever hosted a party, wedding, quinceañera, or cookout, this one’s for you.

30 - Insecure People in the Workplace

In this episode, we talk about the subtle and not-so-subtle ways insecurity shows up in the workplace. Especially, for Black and Brown professionals who often face an added layer of bias and microaggressions. From passive-aggressive emails to credit-stealing and gatekeeping, we’ll explore how these behaviors impact your career and mental well-being. You’ll learn strategies for spotting insecurity early, protecting your energy, and responding in ways that keep your dignity intact. This is about thriving, not just surviving, in environments where other people’s insecurities try to dim your light.