The Suga
Welcome to The Suga, a brown mama's guide to the sweet life with hosts Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph. Each week, listeners can laugh, learn, love AND (instead of spilling the tea) share THE SUGA by celebrating sisterhood and motherhood.
Episodes
August 1, 2022 • 44 mins
This week we’re joined by the dynamic Adrienne Banfield Norris. She’s going to be giving us the suga on why more women need to prioritize their dreams, how hosting Red Table Talk has opened her mind and how she got that banging body.
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
Connect with Gam:
@gammynorris
@GammyNorris_
Positively Gam
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July 25, 2022 • 45 mins
This week we’re joined by licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her gift for helping others , creating healthy relationships and why boundaries are a beautiful thing.
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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www.nedratawwab.com
@NedraTawwab
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July 18, 2022 • 54 mins
This week we’re joined by critically acclaimed actress, writer, director and activist, Yolonda Ross. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, embracing change and why she loves Butterflies.
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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yolondaross.com
@yolondaross
@yolondaross_creator
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July 11, 2022 • 35 mins
This week we're joined by chief brand ambassador for the American Heart Association, Katrina McGhee. She’s sharing the suga on decreasing our stress levels, taking care of our bodies and how we can live heart healthy lives
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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@KDMcGhee
https://lovingonme.com/
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June 27, 2022 • 33 mins
This week we’re joined by a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Michelle Henry. She’s going to be giving us the suga on her journey, how to keep our melanin popping and loving the skin you’re in.
Connect with us:@TheSugaberries
@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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www.skinaestheticsurgery.com
@drmichellehenry
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June 20, 2022 • 47 mins
This week we’re joined by acclaimed award-winning actress, author, film director and activist, the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph. We’re sharing the suga on dreaming big, learning life’s lessons and being the author of your own life story.
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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@thesherylleeralph
@thesherylralph
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May 16, 2022 • 48 mins
This week we’re joined by media maven Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, current owner and Chairwoman of the iconic EBONY and JET brands and CMO of Manna, Inc. We’re sharing the suga on building legacies, being Black and proud, and living life on your own terms.
Connect with us:@TheSugaberries
@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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@eden_bridgemansklenar
ebony.com
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May 9, 2022 • 45 mins
This week we’re joined by media powerhouse Rachel Lindsay, current on-air correspondent with Extra, host of Extra on Snapchat, co-host of The Ringer’s Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay and pen behind the hit online column “Honestly Rach.” We’re sharing the suga on manifesting your destiny, creating your own table and how to keep married life spicy.
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@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
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May 2, 2022 • 42 mins
This week we’re joined by the inspirational René Brooks, Founder of Black Girl Lost Keys, a blog dedicated to helping other women of color struggling with ADHD, and we’re having a heart to heart about climbing out of darkness, silencing the shame and why having support matters.
Connect with us:@TheSugaberries
@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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Black Girl Lost Keys
@blkg...
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April 25, 2022 • 55 mins
This week we’re joined by real life ‘spice girl’ Angel Gregorio, owner of The Spice Suite. We’re talking all things spice, motherhood and what it means to find and follow your purpose - even when it happens by accident!
Connect with us:@TheSugaberries
@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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www.TheSpiceSuite.com
@TheSpiceSuite
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April 18, 2022 • 43 mins
This week we’re joined by the amazing Dr. Lisa Williams, Founder and CEO of The World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration, home to beloved global brands like The Fresh Dolls, and we’re sharing the suga on loving the skin you’re in, going after your dreams and keeping life fresh.
Connect with us:@TheSugaberries
@TikaSumpter
@ThaiRandolph
TheSuga@Sugaberry.com
www.sugaberry.com
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www.thef...
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April 11, 2022 • 47 mins
Our guest this week Richelle Carey was featured in the latest print edition of Essence celebrating her journey to motherhood. After years of waiting for the perfect partner and an unsuccessful round of IVF she became a mother last year through adoption. In Richelle’s own words “If you had told me that at 50 years old I’d be a single Mom living in my parents guest house I would think I’d screwed up my life... But actually everything...
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April 4, 2022 • 43 mins
This week we are joined by Lenise Williams, an attorney, serial entrepreneur, and mom of two amazing boys. She consults with start-ups, creates viable business models and is the founder of Made Leather Company, a luxury brand that imports quality handmade leather products from Morocco. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and continuously sets out to educate many, especially mothers, on the importance of finding independence th...
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February 7, 2022 • 56 mins
This week we are joined by Kelly McCreary, who stars on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Maggie Pierce. Last year, Kelly gave birth to her first child with her husband, director Pete Chatmon (whom, btw, she met on the set of Grey's Anatomy)!
We are so happy to have Kelly on the show to talk about her thoughts on family planning, finding the right healthcare providers, and most importantly, how we can ease into being a new mom.
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January 31, 2022 • 43 mins
This week, we're doing a little mental health check-in with Dr. Chanté D. DeLoach, a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. DeLoach, or "Dr. D" as she is affectionately known, is the founder and executive director of Luminesce Psychological Services, where she works to help individuals, couples, and families create healthier, more meaningful relationships.
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January 24, 2022 • 42 mins
In this week’s episode, we talk to Christine Michel Carter, a global advocate and expert on issues impacting working moms everywhere. Her writing and commentary has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Forbes. Christine has also worked with the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Last but not least, Christine is also the author of the...
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January 17, 2022 • 55 mins
We have a special episode today! If you ever wanted to soak up a boatload of wisdom from some incredible women—all in less than hour—THIS is your episode!
This week, Tika and Thai listen back and react to their favorite moments from past guest interviews on The Suga. We often hear just how much you appreciate hearing the wonderful stories and wisdom shared by our guests. So, we decided to compile a special episode with a few favo...
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January 10, 2022 • 42 mins
This week we are joined by Shelah Marie of Love & Hip hop Miami. Shelah is a wellness influencer and founder of Curvy, Curly, Conscious, a sisterhood and collective that promotes self-care, self-love and self-empowerment for Black women. Shelah is also the author of Positive You: A Personal Growth Journal for Women.
In this episode, we talk to Shelah about how her upbringing as the only Black person in her household influenced her...
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January 3, 2022 • 35 mins
It’s not every day a member of Congress joins us on the pod, but that’s exactly what we have in store for this week’s episode! Join us as we chat with the remarkable and inspiring Congresswoman Cori Bush from the wonderful state of Missouri.
Congresswoman Cori Bush is a registered nurse, community activist, organizer, single mother, and ordained pastor for the people of St. Louis. She is currently serving her first term as the re...
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December 27, 2021 • 40 mins
You know, they say "a Black woman’s hair is her crown!" But, with so many products on the market and styling methods to choose from, it can be confusing knowing where to start.
That's why this week we're diving into all things hair care with the powerhouse sisters Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson, co-founders of DreamGirls Hair. In this episode, we talk to these beauty mavens about living their dream, lessons learned along the way...
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