Just 2 Pearls

On this celebratory episode of Just 2 Pearls, Porsha and Jaimie remember their graduations from Spelman and Wellesley five years ago. They talk candidly about the need for HBCUs and Women's Colleges in the 21st Century. Plus, they chat about how we should refer to women in public and Porsha hilariously teaches our graduating listeners how to approach the pettiest of their professors as they strut across that stage and receive their diploma. Congratulations, graduates!

On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, the Pearls reflect on the words of Pauli Murray. Porsha shares some of the challenges of leading a staff. We discuss the implications of the movie Get Out, especially when it comes to mental health in the black community and the treatment of black women in the film. Finally, in our Petty Pearls segment, Jaimie threatens to take some flash photography. Share your reflections on this multi-dimensional film with us! We love hearing from you. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @Just2Pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Happy listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hello, Pearls! Talk Passion and petty with the Pearls. On this show, we celebrate the six month anniversary of our show, we remember that Jesus was a trouble-making criminal and talk about what that reality means for modern-day followers of Jesus, and we introduce a brand new segment of our show called Petty Pearls. Who (or what) will be our inaugural Petty Pearl? Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! From Zumba to running to yoga to unplugging to taking yourself on a date, Jaimie and Porsha are eager to help you better love the you in you! After you listen, tell us your favorite self care practices. Thanks for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! We hope you are ready to turn up all weekend because today is our beloved co-host Porsha's birthday! Head on over to our social media to wish her a happy birthday! On today's show, Jaimie and Porsha share their tips for finding your pearly purpose. Subscribe, rate, and review the show. Thank you for listening and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey There, Pearls! Join Jaimie and Porsha for an honest conversation about the treatment of women's bodies in the context of black churches. During this Women's History Month, we two pearls declare that women should not live in shame because of the femaleness of our bodies! Share your thoughts with us, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hello, Pearls! On this episode, Porsha and Jaimie continue their conversation from earlier this month about the radical nature of black art. On this show, they focus on black television and film ahead of the Oscars this Sunday. Also, Porsha shares a reflection by Oprah Winfrey and Jaimie chats about her recent family vacation in Nashville, TN. Enjoy, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Happy Friday, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about the power of black creativity. Jaimie shares a reading from Psalm 139 and Porsha tells us about her lifelong love of painting. Today's show is the first of two about the healing power of black artistry. How do you express your creativity? Enjoy the show, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Happy 2017! On this episode, Porsha tells us about her winter vacation, both ladies are preparing for their upcoming 5-year college reunions, and we discuss the need for a more robust conversation about human sexuality in The Church. It feels good to be back!

Hi, Pearls! On their final show of 2016, Jaimie and Porsha remember the joys and challenges of the past year and look ahead to 2017. What brought you joy in 2016? What challenged you in 2016? How will you cultivate a pearly 2017? This show also features part of a sermon by Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry. Enjoy the show, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. We will see you all again on January 27!

Hey, Pearls! Happy Friday! Our sound is not the best in this episode. We were mourning the loss of our favorite First Family. We spent this show celebrating black womanhood and all that Michelle Obama has done to uplift traditional understandings of who black women are and what we have the potential to be. We also have some recommendations about where Sasha Obama should go to college, a women's college perhaps? We are so grateful to the entire Obama family and Bo and the other dog (lol)! His name is Sunny (sorry Sunny!) Enjoy the show and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha break down the way that race and gender played into the 2016 Election Cycle. They wonder about the place of black women in the shaping of this nation in the months and years to come. Additionally, Jaimie shares Maya Angelou's poem, "On the Pulse of Morning" which she wrote for the 1993 inauguration of Former President Bill Clinton and Porsha shares about the most recent twists and turns in her hair journey.

Happy Friday, Pearls! Welcome to Part 2 of our series on the unmarried Christian woman's life. "Unmarried women must abstain from sexual activity to receive God's bountiful blessings." Raise your hand if you learned that in church, ladies! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha are breaking down purity culture by taking a look at Devon Franklin and Meaghan Good's book, The Wait, and Brittany Cooper's article that critiques the impact of purity culture on black women. Enjoy the show, and don't forget to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls. Join Jaimie and Porsha for a candid conversation about the single life. Enjoy!

Hey, Pearls! Join hosts Jaimie and Porsha as we talk all things black feminist and womanist. This episode features the writing of Alice Walker and Patricia Hill Collins. Where do you fit into the flower garden?

Hey, Pearls! In this first full episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha discuss the lessons they learned from watching the 2016 Rio Olympics. What were your favorite moments from Rio?

On the first episode of the "Just 2 Pearls: Adventures in Pearls" podcast, meet the women behind Just 2 Pearls. In addition to learning more about them, do an inward search to find the pearl within you.