In this episode, Riya and Coco talk all things bare minimum vs. princess treatment, navigating overwhelming times, being unapologetically yourself, and doing the hard things that lead to growth. They also share their thoughts on the importance of genuine connection — getting out there, building real relationships, and staying grounded in an online world.
In this episode, Riya & Coco dive deep into what it really means to love your life — even if you’re still on the journey to get there. We talk about how we can shift our mindset to live more freely, fearlessly, and gratefully by refusing to make excuses and recognizing that things could always be worse. Our hot topics for today touched on Why honoring older generations is key to breaking cycles and building generational wealth
& Riya’s honest thoughts on her current social life
We sat down for a fun and honest Q&A where we got real about personal growth, passion, and family dynamics. From the ways life has changed as we’ve gotten older, to what fuels our purpose, we also touched on some hot topics and shared genuine advice that we will take on as we continue to evolve.
In this Coco and Riya talk about their journey through heaven and hell on earth while showing gratitude for the present moment , they touched bases on thinking logically vs emotionally and conversing on living in their purpose and understanding we are all exactly where we are supposed to be
In this week’s session, Coco and Riya get real about the feelings they’ve been chasing lately. Coco’s craving freedom while balancing responsibilities, and Riya’s on a journey to wholeness, reminding us that worth isn’t something you have to earn.
They talk trusting yourself, finding peace in solitude, and whether life really needs to be so calculated. Plus, in Hot Takes — can you have self-love while seeking validation? Does money actually buy freedom? And are some generational curses just the product of captivity?
It’s a real, deep, and honest convo between two girls in their 20’s figuring it out one step at a time.
In this episode, we dive into the blurred lines between romantic and platonic love, exploring how intimacy shows up differently. We extended with the advice we’d give to our selves and to you, our listeners
In this episode of Growth Sessions, we dive deep into the power of perspective—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. We talk about what it really means to appreciate hard times, accept the cards we’ve been dealt, and how taking accountability can shift everything. It’s a raw, honest conversation about choosing growth over blame, staying open-minded when it’s hard, and learning to trust the process—even when it hurts.
In this session, we talk about those moments when we second-guess ourselves and how often our first thoughts are the ones we should trust. We talk about that little voice in our head—whether it’s intuition or something deeper—telling us what to do, and how we sometimes ignore it, only to regret it later.Through it all, we reflect on how making mistakes isn’t a bad thing—it’s just part of the process and how easy it can be to look for validation from others. We wrap it up with some thoughts on Black weddings and all the little things we take for granted in our everyday lives. It’s a laid-back conversation about learning to trust ourselves more and stop second-guessing everything.
For our Season 1 finale, we spent time reflecting and catching up. We reminisced on 2023 and looked ahead to what’s next in our lives. We discussed the importance of following your intuition and trusting your spirit as a guide—doing what feels right, even if it doesn’t seem perfectly logical.
We also delved into motherhood in today’s society, pondering whether there’s truly a right or wrong way. Topics included breaking generational curses and passing the torch, parenting goals, and setting the tone for your children. We explored life without a manual, navigating our 20s, and the journey of creating your own reality while balancing expectations versus reality.
It was the perfect way to close out the season with reflection, insight, and hope for what’s to come.
In today's session, we discussed the importance of social skills and how they impact our mental health. We both shared stories about being introverted in certain environments and finding true comfort. We found that it's essential to be ourselves and lead with good energy, learning that it's okay to take the initiative.
For hot topics, we discussed the movie Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, the idea that "good men finish last," living a "cookie-cutter" life, and how the grass isn’t always greener. We also touched on some of the unique struggles faced by Black women.
In this session, we discussed the concept of a "perfect life" and what that looks like to each of us. Coco shared her thoughts on living a life without fear or limitations, while Riya spoke about having genuine connections and following the path God has set for her. We also explored the fear of being seen or taking up space and how fears of embarrassment and rejection can hold us back. For hot topics, we discussed politics, the upcoming election, and the book It Ends With Us.
In this weeks session we talked about the difference between being an empath and being aware of the feelings of others. We felt it was important to sense but not to absorb and carry others emotions. To end off our main topic we talked about the risk of being an empath (being easily forgiving, lack of boundaries, emotional fatigue, losing yourself) For hot topics we discussed walking on eggshells with friends, current HBCU culture, and the TV show "tell me lies"
In this session, we explored the nature of control in life, realizing that the present moment is the only thing we truly have control over. We also discussed how we could be living life more fully, addressing some misconceptions about ourselves. The conversation moved into whether caring about others' perceptions is necessary and debated if their ideas about us are our responsibility. For the hot topics, we delved into the use of sick hours for mental health days and touched on Glorilla’s latest album, including her gospel song.
In this session, we explored how healing is a non-linear journey and how maintaining a opened mind can lead to better handling of certain situations. We also delved into generational differences in approaches to healing, comparing how our generation and the previous one deal with emotional struggles. Additionally, we touched on the idea of emotional poverty, reflecting on how some of the things we desire may be tied to unfulfilled voids.
For this sessions we talked about some of the limiting beliefs we had and how as we get older there are things that we need to unlearn and relearn we talked about things like expectations, putting our selves in boxes, excusing peoples behavior, and toxic mentalities. For hot topics we talked about the health care system, dating young, celebrities being jack of all trades.
We started out catching up and then began a conversation about our priorities and what we feel they should be when it comes to life fulfillment. We discussed whether life should be more logical or emotional, whether we should live more freely or be more disciplined to feel fulfilled. While life needs some sort of structure, we felt that it’s the little things that count. As we age, we seek more simplicity (slow mornings, dependable people, good sleep, peace of mind). We pondered whether things in life come to you or if you have to fight for fulfillment. For hot topics, we discussed the duality in people and the idea that gossiping isn’t true bonding.
In this session, we dive into the concept of assertiveness, and solitude exploring how it shapes our interactions and the role of common sense in daily life. We also unpack the idea of people "matching energy" and how having expectations of others can often lead to disappointment. With that being said it's important to pour that back into yourself and alway stay true to yourself. for hot topic we briefly discuss being demure and the movie "it ends with us"
For this session, we spent some time catching up before diving into topics like "Is Blindness Bliss?", Consumerism, "The American Dream," 9-5 jobs, idols and influences. We explored the struggle of missing when the blinders were on, but ultimately ended the conversation on a positive note. For our hot topics, we discussed "first day of school outfits" and the new generation.
In this session, Coco and Riya take some time to reflect on their year. Have we accomplished our goals, or do we have new ones? We settle in on the realization that we haven't been giving ourselves enough grace and explore what that looks like. We honor the parts of us that are curious about the future while also acknowledging that we don't have to have everything figured out. For hot topics, we discuss personality types and the concept of "outshining the birthday girl."
In this session, we have a special guest joining us for a conversation about evolving and sisterhood. We touched on topics such as spirituality, the importance of authentic friendships and knowing who to call a close friend, and finding your purpose while getting out of your comfort zone. We finished off with hot topics, pondering how to decenter men and discussing things we plan on doing with our children.
