🎙️ Episode 11: "The Communicating Heart: Navigating Love & Dialogue"

Welcome back, Sippers! In Episode 11 of The S.E.T. Podcast: Sip Eat Talk, we have a Spotlight Sip discussion with a favorite returning guest, Rev. Dr. Rodney D. Smith. Join us for an in-depth exploration of love, dialogue, and the art of healthy communication in relationships.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

👋 Welcome to Our Sippers: Gina happily welcomes back the Sipper community, setting the stage for a beneficial conversation for both married and single people.

🍫 Sipping In with Gina: Gina is sipping on some coconut white hot chocolate that she paired with a bowl of fresh strawberries to balance the sweetness of her drink.

🗣️ The Spotlight Sip with Rev. Dr. Rodney D. Smith: Pastor Rodney, a seasoned expert in relationships with 21 years of marriage, joins single and never-married host Gina for a transparent dialogue on relationship communication with both married and single points of view. They discuss their experiences with both healthy and unhealthy communication, exploring how personal trauma, relationship expectations, and other factors influence communication styles. Discover the tools they’ve used to improve communication, including therapy, self-awareness, personal growth, and listening skills. Pastor Rodney emphasizes that relationships require risk and effort that should be measured by two people both willing to do the work in order to achieve success. He also highlights the necessity of self-investment in yourself before pouring into another.

📢 Listener Engagement: Pastor Rodney and Gina agree that there needs to be a part II to this vital conversation. They invite the Sipper Community to share their thoughts on what the part II relationship topic should be by commenting on social media.

🎤 Closing Thoughts: Gina reinforces the importance of healthy communication in relationships and expresses gratitude for Pastor Rodney's friendship and brotherhood.

🚀 Don’t miss this honest and personal episode filled with insights on navigating love and dialogue. Tune in now to learn how to build a strong, healthy relationship!

#SipEatTalk #SpotlightSip #HealthyCommunication #RelationshipGoals #PastorRodney 🎧✨

🎙️ Episode 10: "The Spotlight Sip: Mindfulness with Nicole Bartell"

Welcome back, Sippers! Episode 10 of The S.E.T. Podcast: Sip Eat Talk is here, and we're introducing our new segment the "Spotlight Sip." This week we shine the spotlight on the topic of mindfulness. Join us for a captivating conversation as we delve deep into the importance of being present in the moment with licensed professional counselor & mindfulness coach, Nicole Bartell.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

👋 Welcome to Our Sippers: Gina extends a warm welcome to the Sipper community, setting the stage for the enlightening discussion ahead.

🍽️ Sipping In with Gina: Indulge your senses as Gina treats herself to a homemade oreo cupcake paired with a refreshing ginger pineapple tea by Dorpare Tea Company, a proudly black-owned brand.

🌿 The Spotlight Sip with Nicole Bartell: The segment opens with Gina sharing that Nicole and herself are good college friends, then transitions to Nicole sharing a little of her background in the counseling profession which includes managing the Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotline of Georgia. Nicole shares insights on the importance of therapy, demystifies trauma, and unveils the essence of mindfulness. Discover how to raise your vibration and be present in the moment, along with a spotlight on Nicole's business ventures, including Upscale Weirdo, a clothing brand celebrating individuality and style. Plus, be one of the first 3 listeners to message Nicole via Instagram for a complimentary mindfulness session!

🎤 Closing Thoughts: Gina emphasizes the significance of mental health and her commitment to sharing topics that foster personal growth and well-being among our Sipper community.

🚀 Don't miss this informative episode filled with wisdom, inspiration, and the pursuit of being present in the moment. Tune in now to elevate your consciousness and embrace the power of being present!

#SipEatTalk #SpotlightSip #Mindfulness #NicoleBartell #UpscaleWeirdo 🎧✨

Welcome back, Sippers! Join us for another enlightening episode of The S.E.T. Podcast: Sip Eat Talk, as we embark on another edition of the "Visionary Sip" with special guest, Rev. Dr. Rodney D. Smith, pastor of First A.M.E. Church Oakland, CA, visionary expert, and author of "Marrying Your Vision."

🌟 Episode Highlights:

👋 Welcome to Our Sippers: Gina extends a warm welcome to all our Sippers, setting the stage for an inspiring conversation ahead.

🍽️ Sipping In with Gina: Gina tantalizes taste buds with a grinder salad spinach cheese wrap and sips on refreshing strawberry mango lemonade.

👥 Visionary Sip with Dr. Rodney D. Smith: Gina and Dr. Rodney, college friends of nearly 30 years, open up reminiscing about their time at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA, which laid the foundation for their connection to vision. Dr. Rodney shares insights from his journey from St. Louis roots to Oakland, CA. Dive into a discussion on vision, characteristics of visionaries, connecting with life's pain to propel toward vision and purpose, the power of forgiveness, and the promise of seeing pain as possibilities. Stay tuned for Dr. Rodney's return to discuss relationships, a topic where he shines, as they close with his reminder to just "breathe."

🎤 Closing Thoughts: Gina reminds listeners that being a visionary isn't just about business ownership or entrepreneurship, but about aligning with your purpose. Whether it's giving out smiles or hugs, embrace your purpose and walk in it.

🚀 Don't miss this empowering episode filled with wisdom, reflection, and inspiration. Tune in now and discover your visionary path to navigating life with purpose!

#SipEatTalk #MarryingYourVision #VisionaryJourney #PurposefulLiving 🎧✨