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Justin and Joy sit down with Cassy Athena to discuss her incredible journey through photography, overcoming a brain tumor, and the value of developing intimate personal relationships. Elevator Pitch Cassy’s early photography inspirations and love for visual arts. How she developed her signature Cassy Athena watermark. The infamous Nick Young meme. Surviving a brain tumor and her continued path to recovery. Overcoming the obstacles of being one of the few women in a male dominated industry. The impact her career has had on her dating life. The power of social media and personal relationships. Fish Bowl: What big lesson can people learn from your life? When will you be good enough for you? What would you change if you were never going to die? And much more! More About Cassy Growing up in Los Angeles, Cassy loved to draw, paint and take pictures. As she grew to nearly six feet tall in middle school, she began to play volleyball and basketball. Quickly falling in love with the sports world,

Justin and Joy review their mid-year progress report and discuss life's biggest obstacle. Elevator Pitch Our mini BSU college reunion. Jay Z’s 4:44 album and Blue Ivey’s freestyle. Our Spider-Man movie meltdown. Our mid-year progress report. Identifying problems vs. creating solutions. A valuable piece of insight from Phil Knight’s, Shoe Dog. Three helpful tricks to help you get out of your own way! And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Love Jays Newsletter Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join the hundreds who've already subscribed to the best newsletter on the internet! Episode 66 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy discuss the complicated first date and the art of dating creatively. Elevator Pitch Happy 4th of July! Joy enjoying her weekends without Justin. Coincidence or not? Why showering together isn’t a good idea. A clear breakdown between Justin’s message and tone. Charlamagne Tha God’s book, Black Privilege. Rich people’s ability to name their children whatever the hell they want. Misconceptions on how expensive a first date should be. Navigating the dating scene affordably. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Love Jays Newsletter Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join the hundreds who've already subscribed to the best newsletter on the internet! Episode 65 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy sit down with Daffany Clark to discuss her unique upbringing in Chicago, dating in Los Angeles, and the importance of having a father figure in your life. Elevator Pitch Daffany’s unique childhood experience in Chicago and unpacking her biracial identity at an early age. Her journey reconciling with her biological father. How Daffany’s one woman show, Pieces, is helping her heal with the past. The effect growing up without a father has created within her own personal relationships. The downside of overextending too much for friends. Dating in Los Angeles and the visible lack of courting. Loyalty and Respect: Men want it, but don’t give it. Why? Fish Bowl: What stands between you and complete happiness? What would you change if you were never going to die? What big lesson can people learn from your life? And much more! More About Daffany Born and raised in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Daffany Clark knew from an early age that she wanted to be an actress. As

Justin and Joy discuss the differences between liking and loving your partner. Elevator Pitch Father’s Day brunch fail. Amanda Seales serving all the tea to Caitlyn Jenner. Joy’s appearance on the Brown Girls Rising podcast. The unfortunate and not surprising verdict in the Philando Castile’s trial. The difference between liking and loving your significant other. Balancing Joy’s carefree approach to money with Justin’s stringent budgeting. The longstanding argument about overspending on food. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to share your thoughts about the show. Love Jays Newsletter Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join the hundreds who've already subscribed to the best newsletter on the internet! Episode 63 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy react to Amber Rose's viral photo and the importance of body positivity. Elevator Pitch Joy’s experience at the EmpowerHer conference in Chicago. Marvel’s Black Panther movie. Victoria Secret’s failure to style black hair appropriately. Amber Rose amBUSHing the internet. The importance of body positivity and stopping women shaming. The best educational video for men about women’s periods. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Love Jays Newsletter Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join the hundreds who've already subscribed to the best newsletter on the internet! Episode 62 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy discuss living in a fear based society, our newfound mental clarity, and the ineffective pull-out method. Elevator Pitch ICYMI: Last week’s interview with Tom Williamson. People’s unwillingness to truly open up. What if you lived in a world where you could not lie? The downside of living life with an unconscious fear. The mental clarity shift since switching to a predominately plant based diet. Atlanta’s beautiful blackness. Unprotected sex and why the pull-out method is overrated. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Love Jays Newsletter Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join the hundreds who've already subscribed to the best newsletter on the internet! Episode 61 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy sit down with Tom Williamson to discuss his blossoming acting career, journey healing after his father's passing, and complicated relationship status. Elevator Pitch Tom’s diverse upbringing in Washington D.C. The funny reason why he decided to attend USC. Quitting his first job out of college after two weeks. The moment he fell in love with acting. Transitioning from a boy to a man after his father’s passing. Landing his first Hollywood role in All Cheerleaders Die and recurring role as AJ in The Fosters. Walking away from a 5-year relationship, but still living under the same roof. Fish Bowl: Who has he hurt most and has he apologized? How many of his friends would he trust with his life? And much more! More About Tom Tom Williamson, born and raised in Washington, D.C., has credits in both film and television: Rizzoli & Isles, Criminal Minds, Switched at Birth, KC Undercover, The Goldberg’s, All Cheerleaders Die, No Way To Live and Running Wild. However, he is most not

Justin and Joy discuss the importance of having a best friend who gets along with your significant other and leveraging credit responsibly. Elevator Pitch Spending our first full weekend together in almost 3 months. Wardrobe woes and social media’s effect on our outfits. Pedicures and manicures: Joy’s ultimate sacrifice. Our love/hate relationship with graduation. Since when did prom become the new engagement party? #ByeMiley Blavity Episode 6: BFF’s. Credit card webinar: You in? And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 59 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy discuss how to navigate your relationship when the feelings just aren't the same. Elevator Pitch Mother’s Day weekend and Joy’s baby fever. Blavity Episode 5: Living Together. Netflix cheating. The #BowWowChallenge and Joy’s similar experience. You don’t like your significant other anymore...what’s next? Justin’s love/hate relationship with check-ins. Why suppressing natural attraction is foolish. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 58 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy discuss adjusting after a breakup with a close friend and how spending a little extra money can make all the difference. Elevator Pitch Our opposing weekend activities. Vacations vs. Trips. Justin’s belief in spending a little extra money to make experiences more memorable. Joy’s new found love for essential oils and appearance on the Brown Girls Rising podcast. The best yearbook quote of 2017. Blavity Episode 4: Friendship. Navigating a friendship breakup. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 57 Preview Check Out Our Latest Episode With Blavity!

Justin and Joy discuss good vibes, the importance of questioning your beliefs, and goal setting. Elevator Pitch Atlanta is black excellence on FULL display. Justin Simien’s Dear White People. Blavity Episode 3: Social Media. Justin’s grumpiness report. Why it’s good to question your beliefs. The moment we told our parents about our first time… Individual Goals v. Marriage Goals v. Love Jays Goals. James Clear’s Four Burner Theory. Our FREE budget tracker spreadsheet. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 56 Preview Check Out Our Latest Vlog!

Justin and Joy discuss accepting responsibility for your emotional well-being and playing the blame game. Elevator Pitch Welcome new listeners! Love Jays x Blavity: Episode 2. Joy’s spa day and selfish acts in the sauna. Justin’s continual struggle with taking emotional care of himself. Everything really is bigger than Texas. Justin’s revelation after watching Denzel’s portrayal of Troy Maxson in Fences. The balance of enjoying the present and preparing for the future. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 55 Preview Check Out Our Latest Vlog!

Justin and Joy discuss whether or not they would date one of their friend's former partner. Elevator Pitch Easter Weekend vs. Resurrection Sunday. Gospel music is the ultimate R&B. Our non-existent tax return. We joined Blavity! Would you date your friend’s ex-boo? How men and women deal with raw emotions after a breakup. Man’s worst nightmare. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 54 Preview Check Out Our Latest Vlog!

Justin and Joy debate if it's okay to keep a secret from your significant other. Elevator Pitch Joy’s shopping stamina. Justin’s poor stress management and intervention. Why oceans are unsafe. Pepsi and Nivea’s lapse in judgment. Myspace and the downside of social media. Is it okay to keep a secret(s) from your significant other? And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 53 Preview Check Out Our Latest Vlog!

Justin and Joy discuss the long-term success of a relationship with conflicting views on marriage. Elevator Pitch Celebrating a year’s worth of shows! Happy wife, happy life: couldn’t be more true. Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” video. Justin’s reckless trip to Nike’s employee store. Joy The Barber. Why home buying is unattractive to us. John Cena and Nikki Bella’s engagement. Can a relationship survive if only 1 person wants to get married? And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 52 Preview Check Out Our Latest Vlog!

Justin and Joy discuss the importance of letting go and finding the right perspective on happiness. Elevator Pitch Justin’s lack of urgency for open-ended requests. Joy’s ability to create problems when none exist. Dave Chappelle’s Netflix comedy special. When’s the right time to walk away from something you love? The overcomplexity of pursuing happiness. Learning to control your response to life’s challenges. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 51 Preview Check Out Our New Vlog!

Justin and Joy relive the moment when FOMO finally caught up with Justin. Elevator Pitch March Madness bracket buster. Joy’s TV watching double-standard. Justin’s FOMO finally won…and it wasn’t pretty. How to balance sharing a new experience without being judgmental. The body clock is ticking! Justin and Joy or Joy and Justin. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 50 Preview Check Out Our New Vlog!

Justin and Joy discuss maintaining consistent levels of love and the problems with unbalanced relationship advice. Elevator Pitch Daylight Savings Time. Fitting rooms negatively play with our emotions. Joy’s continued obsession with her new diet. Justin’s issue with fantasy books and shows. Holding hands is overrated. Maintaining consistent levels of love for your partner. Balancing role clarity without harboring resentment. The problem with relationship advice being heavily slanted towards women. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 49 Preview Check Out Our New Vlog!

Justin and Joy break down the misconceptions about relationship goals. Elevator Pitch Justin mistakenly opening the door on work travel. Travel expectations and proper planning. The inconvenience of eating healthy. Justin’s poor caretaking skills. Kev on Stage’s perfect breakdown of #RelationshipGoals. Why it’s rude to walk around the house with headphones. Mentally preparing to have children. And much more! Spread the Word If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review on iTunes and share it with your friends! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to share your thoughts about the show. Episode 48 Preview Check Out Our New Vlog!