The Suga

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

May 9, 2025 59 mins

Each week, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. 

In this episode, June and Jessica petition to bring back the return o...

Mark as Played

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. 

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries 

@TikaSumpter

@ThaiRandolph

TheSuga@Sugaberry.com

www.sugaberry.com

Connect with Gam:

@gammynorris

@GammyNorris_

Positively Gam

See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Mark as Played

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. 

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries 

@TikaSumpter

@ThaiRandolph

TheSuga@Sugaberry.com

www.sugaberry.com

Connect with Nedra:

www.nedratawwab.com

@NedraTawwab

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mark as Played
July 18, 2022 52 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.

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries 

@TikaSumpter

@ThaiRandolph

TheSuga@Sugaberry.com

www.sugaberry.com

Connect with Yolonda:

yolondaross.com

@yolondaross

@yolondaross_creator

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played

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

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries 

@TikaSumpter

@ThaiRandolph

TheSuga@Sugaberry.com

www.sugaberry.com

Connect with Katrina:

@KDMcGhee

https://lovingonme.com/

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Mark as Played

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

Connect with Dr. Henry:

www.skinaestheticsurgery.com

@drmichellehenry

See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Mark as Played
June 20, 2022 45 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.

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries 

@TikaSumpter

@ThaiRandolph

TheSuga@Sugaberry.com

www.sugaberry.com

Connect with Sheryl:

@thesherylleeralph

@thesherylralph

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Mark as Played

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

Connect with Eden:

@eden_bridgemansklenar

ebony.com

See o...

Mark as Played

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.

Connect with us:
@TheSugaberries&n...

Mark as Played

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

 

Connect with Ren&eacu...

Mark as Played
April 25, 2022 53 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

 

Connect with our guest:

www.TheSpiceSuite.com

@TheSpiceSuite

Se...

Mark as Played

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

 

...

Mark as Played

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......

Mark as Played

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...

Mark as Played
February 7, 2022 54 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.


Mark as Played

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. 

Tune in as we talk about how we can maintain happy and healthy rel...

Mark as Played

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 als...

Mark as Played
January 17, 2022 54 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...

Mark as Played
January 10, 2022 41 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 ...

Mark as Played

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 he...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    Therapy Gecko

    An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.