Coffee with Yvonne

Coffee with Yvonne is back! Yvonne catches up with listeners about her life since taking a second winter hiatus for work travel, a quick review of Beyonce's latest project Cowboy Carter, and her genuine admiration for Black country music (shoutout to Brittney Spencer!) before diving into this week's episode-a continuation of the Career Series, with special guest Jakyra Simpson aka Ky the Chemist. 

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In this heartwarming episode, host Yvonne Pearson sits down with Arnell Opoku to discuss her latest literary gem, Yaa's Book of Affirmations. This children's book is a vibrant beacon of positivity, aiming to instill self-love and confidence in young minds, particularly those in the Black and POC communities. Listen in as they explore the power of affirmations, the significance of representation, and the journey of sel...

In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, we delve deep into the transformative power of real estate and community upliftment with the insightful Thomas G. Bolen III. As we wrap up our financial and investment series, Thomas, a seasoned commercial real estate investment broker, enlightens us on the nuances of transitioning from home-based businesses to brick-and-mortar success stories, the critical role of ownership in combating organ...

Introducing Coffee to Go, where we revisit past interviews featuring creatives and entrepreneurs changing the game in their industry. Joining me this week is Marissa K, the creative mind behind Target while Black and Retail while Black is making it her mission to bring awareness to Black-owned and founded brands from fashion to food.

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The Negro Motorist Green Book, created by Victor Hugo Green provided Black travelers a guide to safe places to visit while on the road and was published from 1936-1967. The new Green Book Experience is an online destination travel guide and booking service connecting users to Black historical sites and experiences as well as the multi-cultural communities that are part of that destination. 

This week, Ms. Karin Aaron, President and...

You started the business...now what? Owning and running a business is more than meets the eye. One main area that trips up a lot of small business owners is finances. For many SMBs (small business owners), figuring out the right tools for tracking expenses to open a line of credit can be confusing, especially if you're a solopreneur. 

On this week's episode, Aaron Slaughter, CPA, joins me for coffee to c...

We be getting to the MONEY (everybody mad)

Coffee with Yvonne is back! For the FIRST episode of the new year, I sit down with my mom, an HR professional with over 30 years of experience (you can check the receipts), to chat about getting, securing, and keeping the bag; because we're all coming for our well-deserved compensation this year mmkay? 

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What happens when three marketers who (barely) survived Q4 get on the mic to discuss the past year's events? A lot...

In this week's episode (and the last episode of the year!) host Yvonne welcomes back content creator and social media strategist Jasmine Smith and her creative bestie and multi-hyphenate Kourtney Pope to the podcast. 

Oh...and there may or may not have been a little something in Yvonne's coffee...

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Eye cream, retinol, facemasks, anti-aging...the beauty industry, whether we want to admit it or not, impacts how we see ourselves. For many of us "elder millennials" our counters are full of products promising to keep our youthful glow intact, but it's time we face the inevitable...we're no longer in our twenties...our skincare needs have changed. 

This week, beauty OG Lianne Farbes (and the first person to give me a chance in mark...

The plus-size clothing industry has made strides in recent years but continues to be an underserved market in the industry from shopping in-store to the quality of products offered.

This week, creative multi-hyphenate and host of the podcast FashionMabe, Jaimee Rucker, joins me for coffee to have an honest chat about the challenges of being plus in the industry and how brands can connect with this sector of the market through curat...

In a world of deep fakes, we're keeping it real with Dr. Zay Ph.D., who returns to the show, to chat about how the luxury goods market can improve the treatment of clients of color, deep fakes vs dupes, and their fave Black-owned brands in the luxury space.

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On this episode, join me as I chat with Fela Sol, a body-inclusive yoga therapist (she got degrees ya'll) and Founder of A Seat at The Mat, as we continue our conversation around wellness and mental health. With features in Essence and Afro Punk, Fela continues to break stigmas and create authentic spaces in the yoga community for all to feel welcomed. 

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Coffee with Yvonne is back for an all-new season!

On this episode, join me as I chat with Rev. Dr. Tori C. Butler, Senior Pastor of Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church in Severna Park, Maryland about the intersectionality between mental health and faith. In this episode, learn more about my mental health journey, the power of affirmations, and tools to help you become your best self. 

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After a summer of Barbie, and Beyoncé, Coffee with Yvonne is back with an all-new season! Join me, Yvonne, the founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing, as I chat with creatives and entrepreneurs who are changing the game in their industry. 

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Did you know in ancient times kings, queens, and warriors used tattoos to express their cultural pride and loyalty to their people? More recently, tattooing has taken on a new life in pop culture with shows like Black Ink Crew and Ink Master. But what does it take to be successful in the industry?

On this episode of Coffee with Yvonne (and the last episode of the season), I sit down with my IRL brother Bryan Pearson, Founder of Co...

Everyone knows Harriet, Martin, and Malcolm, but Black History is much more than that. For this week's bonus episode of Coffee with Yvonne, Darnell, and Alyssa, the creators behind Do You Know Black join me for coffee to chat about the impact of Black culture in today's world, why Black history is American history, and even test my knowledge playing a mini version of their popular interactive gameshow...please don't judge me. 

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For so many of us, our New Year's resolution is to eat healthier, exercise more, and lose weight...but by February those resolutions are out the door and we go back to what we've done before. On this week's episode of Coffee with Yvonne, Jovan Jackson, Founder of PR Fitness Camp, joins me for coffee to talk about why fad diets don't work, body inclusivity in the fitness community, his journey as an entrepreneur, and how even the ti...