In today’s episode, Brea and Kim share some of their most important lessons from their undergraduate experience. With just a few weeks left until graduation, they discuss some of the major challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Additionally, they open up about the truth of finding friends and community. This episode is one for the books. Listen for a great and raw conversation. For more follow Brea and Kim on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim use some of our favorite and most well known Black celebrities as lessons of “the price of pressure.” The girls talks about how unhealthy some of our biggest motivations can be, and what determines whether you crumble under pressure or become great. How have grief, poverty, and sheer talent been motivating factors for celebrities and in each of our own lives? Listen for a great and raw conversation. For more follow Brea and Kim on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In todays episode, Brea and Kim get into the male gaze and the effect is has on women who are just trying to live authentically. In addition, the girls talk about how the prison of the male gaze has made women some of the most strict police in the system, keeping others down by judging and hating. In a world where everything is judged, how can we overcome systemic sexism and reclaim our individuality and power as women? To engage the conversation, follow the girls @hearttoheartpodcast on Instagram. Links to sources from episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-male-gaze-5118422 & https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_gaze

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim make a return to the podcast with updates about their life, lessons they’ve learned over the past few months, and their post grad plans. They discuss the importance of dealing with growing pains and how they’re managing the final few months of their Ivy League experience. They also provide uplifting advice and support for anyone feeling particularly burnt out or uncertain right now. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim sit down and chat with Annie Blay, Associate Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report. They discuss Annie’s journey into the beauty journalism and her past experiences working with Bustle, Elle, and other publications. Annie also shares how she navigates post grad life and all the difficulties that come with that increased independency. You won’t want to miss this raw and real interview. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss some trials and tribulations; trials, meaning the most recent depressing verdict our society has witnessed, and tribulations, meaning the painful experiences the girls have had in their interpersonal relationships. This is one of the girls’ most open and honest conversations on white supremacy and setting boundaries. Take what you need from this episode and send it to someone who needs to hear it. For more, follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim have Kaiti Yoo, a successful YouTube content creator and Ivy League student, on to discuss how Kaiti navigates having a large internet presence. Kaiti shares her rise to fame and how she manages to hold space for herself even when sharing her life so publicly. Brea and Kim also ask Kaiti about how her identity as a Korean American woman impacts the work she does. This honest and fun conversation is not one you’ll want to miss. Subscribe to Kaiti on YouTube (Kaiti Yoo) and follow her on Instagram (@kayteeyou) Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss the dangers and consequences of the BBL epidemic. Specifically, they share how this trend has impacted Black and Brown women. Further, Brea and Kim talk about the economic forces driving the spike in BBL procedures and who is profiting off of this dangerous operation. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

At the suggestion of one of Brea’s best friends, Chandani, Brea and Kim try and get to the root of the guilt and negative feelings associated with trauma. Why do we feel weird when we are the victims of loss, racism or stereotypes? Join the girls as they have a real heart to heart about how they are working through some difficult things in their lives. For more content, make sure to follow on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast Business inquiries, please email hearttoheartpod@gmail.com

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim have Arielle Desir and Sydney Scott on the podcast to discuss their experiences as Black female athletes in the Ivy League. They share stories about how they manage their mental health and how their athletic experience has changed from high school until now. Additionally, they share their honest opinions about being athletes at Brown and how they have managed that experience. You do not want to miss this episode. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, Kim and Brea discuss the perils of pushing yourself too far and how celebrity athletes such as Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are paving the way for Black women to reclaim their time. The girls discuss how rest is radical under capitalism and how they are implementing that idea in their own lives. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, join Brea and Kim as they discuss their experiences with learning how to be independent in college. They discuss the importance of learning to love your alone time and the dangers of feeling that you always have to be with others to be happy. In this open and honest conversation, they share deep and heartfelt stories about their journey to self love and self-reliance. For more content and updates, follow the girls @heart2heartpodcast on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hearttoheartpod/support

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim dive deep into how Blackness has become inextricably linked with popular culture, and how this accessibility is modern day minstrelsy. Tune in to hear the girls’ thoughts on widespread use of AAVE and the eagerness of many Black Internet users to invite non-Black people to the “cook out.” For more content, follow the girls on Instagram at @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, join Brea and Kim as they talk about the role celebrities play in maintaining white supremacy and capitalism. They discuss some of the most famous celebrities like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian and how they all contribute to this issue. Also, they discuss whether celebrities that are viewed as humanitarians are truly doing transformative work. For more content and updates, follow the girls @heart2heartpodcast on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hearttoheartpod/support

Welcome back listeners! Brea and Kim are so happy to be back for the fourth season of Heart to Heart Podcast. In today’s episode, join the girls as they talk about the future in a world with so much uncertainty. As both girls are entering their senior years at Ivy League colleges, they discuss the existential crises, fears and hypocrisy that come with being a young person during a pandemic. For more content and updates, follow the girls @heart2heartpodcast on instagram.

In today's episode, Brea and Kim reflect and commemorate the life of Brea’s father, Samuel C. Watkins. They speak about his humble upbringings, profound impact on the Black community , and the ways he has personally changed their lives. They discuss the non-linear journey of healing and the importance of a strong community during this time. Through tears and laughter, Brea and Kim celebrate and memorialize an incomparable leader and father. Thank you to all who have extended patience and support these past few months. Your love and care will never be forgotten.

In today's episode, Brea and Kim are joined by YouTuber Taylor Miree, aka Most of Miree. The girls have a great conversation about the current state of rap and all of its double standards for female and male rappers. They talk about how rap influences sexuality and whether or not the images we see are sexual liberation or catering to an oppressive male gaze. Here is a link to more literature on Misogynoir in Rap, https://www.amazon.com/Black-Noise-Culture-Contemporary-America/dp/0819562750 follow Brea and Kim on ig @heart2heartpodcast and on twitter @heart2heartpod1 and follow Taylor on YouTube @Most Of Miree  and on ig @TaylorMiree

In today's episode, Brea and Kim are joined by Chandani Battle, a junior at Penn's Wharton School. Chandani dives deep into her journey as she describes her experiences as a first generation student dealing with imposter syndrome and adapting a new culture and environment. She talks about grappling with her identity as a Black and Indian American and what it means to succeed. follow us on @heart2heartpodcast on ig and @heart2heartpod1 on twitter

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim sit down with author Hari Ziyad to discuss their memoir, Black Boy Out of Time. In this book, Ziyad explores the primary question: “who can really protect Black children in an anti-Black world?” Brea and Kim ask Ziyad about their motivations for writing the book and explore how policing and other carceral logics have been harmful to Black children, particularly Black queer youth. You don’t want to miss this episode! Be sure to pick up a copy of Black Boy Out of Time today.

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss the normalization of pedophilia and how it specifically affects Black girls. They discuss shocking data and stories that show how severely Black girls are harmed by pedophilia and what this means for the future. Additionally, the girls engage in conversation about the “double bind” Black women and girls face. Be sure to follow the girls on ig @heart2heartpod and on twitter @heart2heartpod1