Episode Description

In this episode, E chats with Peaches,. She's the kind of person who has seen the highs, the lows, and the moments in between… and still makes space for honesty, laughter, and love.

The 21 moves through Caribbean travel, petty pet peeves, dream concerts, signature scents, and the kind of questions that reveal who someone really is.

Then comes The One.

What have you done for you lately?

The conversation shifts into exhaustion, responsibility, and what it means to finally choose rest. Not for productivity. Not for survival. Just because it’s needed.

This episode feels like the kind of conversation strong friends don’t always get to have out loud.

What You’ll Hear

A conversation about being the strong one for too long
What self-care looks like when peace is the goal
Dream concert picks, audiobook dreams, and “Peaches at Night”
Why rest can be necessary, not optional
What it means to finally do something for yourself

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful prompts designed to reveal perspective, some laughs and insight

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:

What have you done for you lately?

You can text or send an email to share your thoughts, your answer, or just say hey. TheTeam@arefreshingconversation.com

Episode Title

Life Goes On

Episode Description

In this episode, E chats with Jerimy, a world traveler and educator. Though they’ve never met in person, their conversations have spanned multiple continents.

 The 21 moves through travel, perspective, pet peeves, and the small things that reveal how someone sees the world.

Then comes The One.

What has travel taught you?

The conversation shifts into perspective. Not just where you’ve been, but how it’s shaped how you think, how you move, and how you see people.

Because at some point, it stops being about the destination.

The conversation shifts into identity, growth, and how experience shapes the way we move through the world. Because sometimes it’s not just about where you go… it’s about who you become along the way.

What You’ll Hear

• How travel shifts your perspective on people and life
• The idea that your environment can shape your value
• A conversation about becoming the next generation of elders
• What freedom actually looks like beyond the surface
• A more holistic view of self-care
• Why “life goes on” can be a mindset, not just a statement

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful prompts designed to reveal perspective, some laughs and insight

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:

What has your life experience taught you about who you are?

Then send this episode to someone who’s helped shape your perspective.

Episode Title

What Would This Chapter Be Called?

Episode Description

Sometimes you meet someone and the connection is instant. Easy conversation, real laughs, and the kind of energy that makes it feel like you’ve known each other much longer than you actually have.

That’s the vibe of this episode.

E sits down with Ramond, an entrepreneur whose world moves through three pillars: music, travel, and finance. The 21 kicks things off with laid-back conversation about Denver snow, petty peeves, retirement peace, creative inspiration, and what freedom really means.

Then comes The One.

If your life right now were a chapter in a book… what would it be called?

The conversation moves into purpose, growth, and how we frame the season we’re currently living in. Because sometimes the way we name a chapter says a lot about where we’re headed next.

This episode feels like meeting someone new and realizing the conversation was meant to happen.

What You’ll Hear

• The freedom behind OutKast’s Liberation and what it represents
• A conversation about retirement peace and financial freedom
•What are golden handcuffs
• How to the pro's and cons of the comfort zone

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful prompts designed to reveal perspective, some laughs and insight

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:

If your life right now were a chapter in a book, what would it be called?

Then send this episode to someone who’s writing their chapter too.

What Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Episode Description

For Episode 3, E sits down with Damien, a longtime friend whose conversations always come with humor, honesty, and plenty of personality.

The 21 brings out airport snacks, shoe collections, dream concerts in Singapore, signature scents, procrastination, and a real appreciation for simply showing up for people. Damien talks about support, self-care, and why presence matters more than people think.

Then comes The One.

What do you want your future self to thank your present self for doing?

The conversation shifts into fear, courage, and the decisions we make when life asks us to stretch. E and Damien talk about not giving up, not settling, and what it means to keep going even when starting something new feels uncomfortable.

This episode feels like catching up with someone who knows growth is rarely smooth, but still worth it.

What You’ll Hear

What Damien’s “non-super superpower” says about who he is
Why presence can mean more than words
A conversation about fear, courage, and not settling
What self-care looks like in this season of life
What it means to make choices your future self will be grateful for

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful prompts designed to reveal perspective, some laughs and insight

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:
What do you want your future self to thank your present self for doing?

Then send this episode to someone who needs the reminder to keep going.

Episode Title

What If You Could Never Lose

Episode Description

This time, E sits down with Jones. A friend who’s basically a brother. The kind of person who’s down to shenan and shenan again.

The 21 starts light. Petty peeves. Lottery signs. Warm-towel luxury. A full 2002 velour comeback. Dream concerts and DJ names.

But somewhere between laughter and honesty, the conversation shifts.

Imposter syndrome. Learning to actually receive “good job.” The burden of being aware. The leash we think is still there long after it’s gone.

Then comes The One.

If you knew you could never lose… who would you become?

Is the glass ceiling really a stop sign? Or is it a lesson waiting to be learned?

This episode feels like joking around and then accidentally unlocking a life reframe.

What You’ll Hear

• Why awareness can feel like both a gift and a burden
• The real reason “good job” hits different
• Jones’ non-super superpower
• A new perspective on glass ceilings
• What changes when you stop framing lessons as losses

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful prompts that reveal personality, perspective, and a little foolishness

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally rises to the surface

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:

If you could never lose… who would you be/become?

Then send this episode to the person you can laugh  and be real with.

Episode Title

Legacy, Laughter, and 20+ Years of Friendship

Episode Description

It only made sense that the first guest of Season 2 would be someone E's  known  for over two decades.

In this episode, E sits down with a longtime friend and lets the format do what it’s supposed to do. The 21 brings out stories, unexpected answers, and plenty of laughs that only happen when people actually know each other.

Then comes The One.

The conversation shifts into legacy. Not the big public version people perform, but the personal one. What it means. Who it’s really for. And whether we’re building it intentionally or discovering it as we go.

This episode feels like catching up and realizing the conversation got deeper without anyone announcing it.

What You’ll Hear

• What 20+ years of friendship sounds like
• The fun and chaos of The 21
• How we define legacy
• What we actually hope to leave behind
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Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, thoughtful, prompts designed to reveal perspective, some laughs and insight

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

After listening, ask yourself one question:
What do you want your legacy to be?

Then send this episode to the friend you've known the longest.

Episode Title

In (A Refreshing) Conversation with E

Episode Description

Season 2 Opener

It was supposed to be a short break.
It turned into almost seven years.

In this opening episode, E returns to the mic and explains what actually kept the podcast from coming back sooner. Not the polite answers. The real one: fear, uncertainty, overthinking, wanting things to be perfect, and waiting to have life figured out before speaking again.

A lot has changed. Leaving a stable career. Choosing creativity. Making space for joy. And realizing that even as an introvert, she missed conversation more than she expected.

Season 2 is built around one idea: becoming.

Not experts. Not finished stories. Just people in motion.

This season shifts away from interviews and into something looser and more human. Each guest will move through 21 unexpected questions followed by “The One,” a deeper topic that naturally grows out of the conversation. Guests won’t know the questions ahead of time, which means answers stay honest and reactions stay real.

This episode is the reset.
A reintroduction.
And an invitation back into the conversation.

What You’ll Hear

• Why the podcast paused for years
• What finally brought it back
• The difference between knowing and becoming
• The pressure to have something to say vs. creating space to feel something
• The new format for Season 2

Season 2 Format

21 Questions
Light, reflective, sometimes funny prompts designed to reveal perspective, not resume points.

The One
A deeper conversation sparked by what naturally comes up.

No scripts. No prep. Just presence.

Join the Conversation

If this episode resonated, send it to someone you’d actually sit and talk with for hours.

We’re back.

In this final episode of season 1, E and King reflect on their best and "Daaaamn" moments from season 1, even those that came when they were not on the show.

They'll answer such questions like:

• What was their favorite episode from season 1?
• What positive feedback did they receive from listeners?
• What was the negative feedback received from listeners? 
• What they're looking forward to in Season 2?
• and much more.

They'll also share their thoughts on the murder of rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle and the phrase "people of color"- should we use it or nah? 

Yo! 

We’re back Y'all after a short break E and King are back on the mic with an all NEW episode of a refreshing conversation. 

This episode can be described in one word: an outrageously, hysterically, fantastically, insanely, wildly entertaining, stomach-turning laughter of a damn good time. 

Welcome to 21 Questions: Part Duex (Two). 

Quick spoiler, not really, but kind of...in this episode we learn how 

- Why King identifies with a teenage white girl?

- When E feared for her life?

- Why King hates the concept of texting a laugh- lol? 

- We also learn E’s hilariously 😆 unorthodox wedding song.

There’s so much to enjoy in this episode, so y’all INDULGE and enjoy!! 

You're back into the single life dropped into a world of joyous possibilities and excitement but also an endless space of “dating” apps, profiles, and first dates. 🤦🏾‍♂️.

In this episode, E and King discuss the modern dating culture and how the game has changed due to the evolution of technology. 

Is meet-cute still a possibility, a reality, in today’s dating culture or have first encounters been restricted to our screen? 

How long should you wait before you jump back into the dating game?

Stop asking about a zodiac sign!

These questions and thoughts will he discussed and later on in the episode listen in as E and King share what they value most in a partner. 

If you enjoyed this episode and thinks someone needs to hear this advice pay it forward. 

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Minding My (Black) Owned Business

In this episode of a refreshing conversation, we review the first episode of Killer Mike's Netflix series "Trigger Warnings", in which he spends three days using and consuming only products that come from the Black community. 

We are HERE for the mission but um...Killer Mike's goal leaves him car-less, hungry, and scrambling for a place to stay.  Why though? In 2019 why don't we have a stake in these commodity driven industries?! We'll explore these questions and more.

We'll also discuss some of the Black businesses that have created their own space in lesser sought after industries like Friggers Communications and True Laundry Detergent.

If you like the show, please share it with someone you think will too! Ppreciate y'all!

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Rate, Comment, Share, & Subscribe, INDULGE! 😁

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E and King continue their "Minding My Black (Owned) Business" with a discussion on the challenges, or not, that come with being in a relationship with an entrepreneur. 

The long hours can be challenging and the lack of financial security can be a deal breaker. But is dating or being married to an entrepreneur all bad? Are there bright moments in the relationship that make the long hours and limited finances worth it? What does it look like when both partners are entrepreneurs? How do you make time if both of y'all are grinding?!

All these questions and more will be touched on as E and King dive deep into the topic of "Loving Entrepreneurs." It can be a challenging life, but hey, entrepreneurs need love too.  

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E and King continue their "Minding My Black (Owned) Business" series with a conversation on the state of Black businesses. 

Listen in as they discuss the “Homie discount” and how it plagues Black businesses, why it’s time for Blacks to have a bigger stake in the hair and nail industry, and how HBCUs and Black businesses have more in common than you think. 

They’ll also share their personal experiences with Black businesses; those that left them walking away ✊🏾 in the air and those that made them say “C’mon now 😒.”

Hit us in the comments section on FB and Instagram to share your thoughts on each episode!!

Comment, like, and subscribe! 😁

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Welcome back, welcome back, wel-come back!

E and King are back and on the mic bringing you all new series on entrepreneurship and Black business.

To kick off this series, E and King share their personal insight into the life of an entrepreneur. They'll discuss the realities of living the entrepreneurial life dishing on the glitz, glamour and pain because, keeping it 100, all that glitters is not gold. 

Topics to be covered:

• Maximize your networking with effective strategy. 
• Control the grind don't let it control you.
• The failures and successes along the way. 
• Is entrepreneurship for everyone?. 

In addition, E shares how she has managed to effectively network and collaborate with people, essential elements for being a successful entrepreneur, while also being an introvert requiring her space and privacy. Conversely, King dishes on how the nature of an extrovert can have negative effects for entrepreneurs and how he balances being a social butterfly while also reserving space and time for the one who matters most- himself.   

So press PLAY as you walk, run, drive, cook, or relax and enjoy the latest episode of a refreshing conversation! 

Share your thoughts! RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! Share your thoughts!

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Join E and King for a powerful episode on the Black (American) experience, at home and abroad. 

In this episode, they'll give insight into the complexities of Black (American) life: from having to prove their Americanism, defend a country that (still) systematically oppresses them, or dealing with the anxieties of returning to America. This is a practice in introspection as E and King dig deep to reveal their personal struggles as well as the general trials of Black (American) life. After recounting King's experience of a Chinese woman running away when she saw him, the host will give their one piece of advice to address systemic racism in America. 

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and review we'd love to hear from ya'. 

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Creating a podcast can be challenging. Creating a podcast with a complete stranger is even more challenging. Right? 

In this episode, get to know E and King as they (continue) to get to know each other. The animated duo briefly reflect on their 3 month journey and dive into a tell-all game of 21 Questions!

If you enjoy badass DJ names, shameful "WTF" was I thinking relationships, stories about that lie you had no business telling, then you'll enjoy this game of 21 questions - jokes, shame, crushes, Michelle Obama and George Bush chilling at the crib. 

Don't miss this game of 21 Questions with E and King.

In this episode E and King share their views on Black Love. What is it? How do you know when you have it? Is it something that is simply manifested when two Black people decide to share their lives together?  

They'll also ponder and attempt to answer these questions: How does the African American experience shape Black Love? Do other races have their own versions of "Black Love?"

Don't miss this episode as E and King take a deeper look into this unique version of love by discussing the the strength, uniqueness, beauty, and cosmic power that is Black Love. 

On this week's show, film addicts E and King address the initial controversy of the Oscars committee announcement to add the "Most Popular Film" award, why the committee retracted the award, and why many people believe this was meant to be nothing more than a pat on the back for the record setting movie Black Panther.

Plus, we'll share our thoughts on the need for a "Black" Oscars and what that would look like.

Disclaimer: This episode as with its predecessors were recorded during the development phase of this podcast hence the poor audio quality. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working hard to ensure that top quality material is shared in future episodes.

In this episode E and King discuss the culture of "Black Excellence" and how this moniker has become the singular determinant of progress and achievement in the Black community. Is this fair? Who decides the measure of Black Excellence? Has Black Excellence been reserved for elitist liberalism?

Have a listen as we discuss these questions and more!