277 - Shedding, Shifting, and Skipping Christmas
The Boonie Breakdown
In this solo episode, I’m sounding off on politics, burnout, and why I might be in my season of shedding. Boonie Live: New Orleans—new guests, new energy, and ticket price drops - get tickets here: thebooniebreakdown.com/live. Then we get into The Boonie Five Spot: 🌿 A Season of Shedding 🎄 Cancel Christmas? 💄 Celebrity Product Push Fatigue 📚 Thought Leaders or Thought Leeches? 🤝 What Support Really Looks Like It’s honest, funny, and full of reflection as I navigate change and peace in real time. 💜 Join Boonie over on Patreon: 📢...
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276 - Swipe Right on Maturity: Inside the Fox Hunters Club with Brownie Marie
The Boonie Breakdown
In this episode, I sit down with Brownie Marie, the visionary founder of Fox Hunters Club, a groundbreaking dating app created for millennial women seeking serious, intentional relationships with Gen X and Baby Boomer men. Tired of the superficial swiping and the transactional vibes found on most dating platforms, Brownie set out to build a space that centers authenticity, maturity, and connection—without the sugar daddy stigma. We dive deep into: 💘 The inspiration behind Fox Hunters Club and why it’s not your typical age-gap app 💬 How intentional dating can transform your mindset...
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275 - Trick-or-Treat and Tryna Survive with Shika
The Boonie Breakdown
In this episode, I catch up with my homie Shika for a free-spirited, unfiltered conversation — classic Boonie Breakdown energy. We dive into everything from the government shutdown to pop culture moments that have us in our feelings (and our opinions). We also discuss: 💼 The real impact of the government shutdown and job uncertainty 🎃 Our hilarious and unconventional childhood Halloween memories 🎤 The brilliance of D’Angelo and our mixed thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s new track 🤖 Our love-hate relationship with technology and how AI is shaping everyday life Plus, I...
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274 - The Complexity of Attraction with Brian
The Boonie Breakdown
🛍️ Shop The Boonie Breakdown Store: Let’s Keep in Touch! 📲 Follow on Instagram: 📘 Like on Facebook: 📩 Email: or submit comments at 💬 Use the hashtag #TheBoonieBreakdown and tag #PodIn to share your thoughts. Chapters Welcome to the Final Season Dating Dynamics: Ugly vs. Pretty Housekeeping and Future Plans Kicking Off with Brian The Challenge of Attraction Drag of the Week: Government Shutdown Social Media's Impact on Self-Image Celibacy vs. Abstinence Intentions in Dating Final Thoughts on Relationships Closing Remarks and Thank You ...
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273 - Ratchet Reflections with Boonie
The Boonie Breakdown
In this solo episode closing out Season 14, I’m sounding off on everything from chaotic reality TV to the very real “romance recession” y’all are living through. Then we get into the good stuff: 💋 Love Island drama and the emotional chaos of bingeing 20+ episodes—why is everyone kissing everybody?! 🎤 Getting hyped for the Cowboy Carter concert and celeb beauty products that actually do what they say. 🧳 The struggle of packing. Because why does it take this much energy now?? 💔 The “romance recession”—a real convo about why so many women are tired of the dating scene....
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272 - Unlearning the BS with Dr. Donna Oriowo
The Boonie Breakdown
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Donna Oriowo—the brilliant therapist, dynamic speaker, and now author of Drink Water and Mind Your Business: A Black Woman’s Guide to Unlearning the BS and Healing Your Self-Esteem. Known for her candid insights and unapologetic approach to mental wellness, Dr. Donna returns to break down what it really means to heal, unlearn, and radically embrace self-worth as a Black woman. We dive deep into: 🧠 The difference between self-esteem and self-confidence—and why it matters 😞 How shame shows up in our lives and keeps us disconnected from ourselves...
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271 - Why You’re Not Ready for the Love You Say You Want with Brian & KG
The Boonie Breakdown
In this episode, I’m joined by two of my favorite guests—Brian, our problematic fav, and KG, our responsible fav—for a real, unfiltered conversation about dating in today’s world. For the first time, we explore the game from both of their perspectives, diving into the chaos, calm, confusion, and comedy that comes with it. We talk about the shift from “Brian-type” energy—thrilling but unstable—to “Kenny-type” stability and why so many women say they want the latter but still get caught up in the former. There are moments that left me speechless (literally) as we unpack...
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270 - What If You Let It All Go? with Samia Burton
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In this episode, I welcome back Samia—the vibrant creator behind Sexual Essentials, Not Just Another Sex Podcast, and The Art Exhibit—for an honest, raw, and refreshing conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success. Known for her bold takes and fearless transparency, Samia returns in a new light as The Bankrupt Millionaire, sharing the powerful story of what it means to lose everything—and gain yourself. We also discuss: 💸 Why she walked away from successful platforms and content creation 🧠 The mental toll of pretending everything’s fine when it’s not...
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REPLAY - From $1Million in Debt to Millionaire with Naseema McElroy
The Boonie Breakdown
We’re hitting replay on one of the most jaw-dropping and inspiring conversations we’ve had on the podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Naseema McElroy—nurse, mom, money coach, and the powerhouse behind Financially Intentional. We dive deep into her incredible story of paying off over $1 MILLION in debt in under 3 years (yes, you read that right), and how that financial freedom unlocked a new purpose: helping others—especially Black women—build lasting wealth and take control of their money story. We also discuss: 💰 What it really looks like to pay off 7 figures of debt 🧠...
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269 - Naked, Unashamed & Holy with Brittany Broaddus-Smith
The Boonie Breakdown
In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Broaddus-Smith—a Christian sexologist and the bold, brilliant founder of The Intimacy Firm—for an eye-opening conversation at the intersection of faith, sexuality, and healing. We dive into taboo topics often brushed aside in the church, including the legitimacy of soul ties, the emotional confusion they can bring, and why over-spiritualizing these concepts can cause more harm than good. Brittany keeps it all the way real, offering clarity, nuance, and a path to healing that doesn’t require abandoning your faith. We...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit down with my podcasting cousin, Smitty—an English teacher, mom of three, and host of the Patreon-exclusive podcast Teachers After Dark. We dive into her life as an educator, the wild dynamics of parent-teacher conferences, and how she balances being a public figure with her own very real, very human experiences.
Smitty gets real about the often-unspoken realities of working in education and the challenges teachers face outside of the classroom—from social media scrutiny to the spicy politics of staff relationships. As someone who doesn’t have kids, I was floored (and frequently speechless) hearing what really happens behind school walls.
We also discuss:
🎙️ The hidden drama of parent-teacher conferences
🫣 The pressure of being “professional” 24/7 as an educator
🖤 Creating safe, unfiltered spaces like Teachers After Dark
🤫 The messy, hilarious, and human sides of school culture
Smitty also shares what it’s like to build a podcasting platform while working full time and parenting three kids—and why supporting indie content creators matters now more than ever.
If you're a teacher, parent, or someone who loves juicy real-life stories, this episode is a must-listen!
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