Not me googling the sneakers y’all was rattling off 😅 I didn’t get into sneakers until about 5 years ago tbqh. Growing up my parents couldn’t afford the hottest releases so I never concerned myself with keeping up…even though a lot of my friends were into them. Now I did recognize alot of the sneakers y’all named after googling…just never knew what they were called. The only silhouette I know off top are the 6’s because I’ve always wanted a pair. So imagine my devastation when I finally bought a pair last year only to discover that they look big and bulky on my already large feet 😢💔ANYWAY I enjoyed hearing about the history and experiences you’ve both have had as sneaker heads/collectors. The sneakers in the washing machine, as well as Alex’s graduation story had me cackling. 🤭

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: What hot sauce are you bringing to the function?

31:56 I think this is so good Court. As someone who‘s parents split when I was younger it was hard navigating that through adolescence. But when I became an adult I started to respect their split so much when my father shared with me his why. I appreciate him for choosing what was best for himself because ultimately it would have been worse for all of us if he stayed.

Jus spun this on my Saturday night watching hoops. Great vibes.

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Let’s goooo

This was a vibe! I look forward to more of these!

The new production off rip 😮‍💨

Happy 2025!! This year is a lot about moving in my truth, keeping boundaries, and trusting God’s plan. I am now adding moving with intention-because that’s the first step in all things I just mentioned. Our intentions unconsciously set the tone for how life turns out for us. Law of cause and effect. Looking forward to this year with you guys ✨

This video truly confirmed a lot for me. I'm in a space where I am not only moving with intention but also with alignment. I can’t allow myself to let anything-or anyone, including myself (self-doubt, fear, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage)-get in the way of God’s plan for me. I’m learning to not lean on my own understanding, and instead, I want to keep moving with intention while reminding myself that I can’t control every detail of my life. I also loved the point about loving people in the way *they* need to be loved. It’s so important to ask those key questions in relationships, like 'How do you want to be loved?' or 'How do you want me to show up for you?' That intentionality is what makes relationships thrive. Thank you both for setting the tone on how we should all move with purpose and mindfulness.

1:36:52 “just start” is so good. So proud of all you both have done this year and watching the progress has definitely inspired me! This is such a good episode. 🤎🤎🤎 definitely look forward to what you both have in store for 2025! ✨✨✨

1:02:30 needs that Taste Makers merch ASAP 😮‍💨

Self-Compassion❤

I learned something new today-it is ok to circle back around with important convos. I am such an “I said what I said” person, that I refuse to repeat myself, but now I understand why sometimes it is important to do so, or just to come back and have the same convo when the energy is different and after we’ve thought about it a bit more. Grateful you guys provided this space in 2024 and allowed us to be part of it….tastemakers. ❤

TASTEMAKERS....to see how far y'all have come in just 8 months is truly inspiring. "Just start" so simple but profound. As someone who is constantly in my head, I easily talk myself out of moving forward on things that I desire to do. I'm working hard on getting out of that and seeing the journey you two are on has helped me change my perspective. Now, the monthly playlist...I voted on the poll to keep them and I'm standing 10 toes down on that! LOL I know I'm going to get to hear artists/songs that I would never hear otherwise. I don't care if it's new or old....it's all new TO ME and there is nothing like the feeling of discovering new music. It's literally one of my favorite things. Y'all put me on to Elmiene who is has been in heavy rotation since!!! June and September are my favorite playlists.

The vulnerability in this episode!!! I love it!!

10:03 I often struggle with celebrating accomplishments, big or small. Thank you for sharing. Especially what you said about children who were emotionally neglected and how that impacts how they celebrate or lack thereof. I don’t feel so alone in that now.

“Walking on the wild side” ❤

The Tidal girlies need love too 😗 don’t do us like that 😭

Thank yall for touching on topics that we don’t even speak of with our own loved ones!! Please keep the raw conversations going. ❤

I cannot imagine the pain of loosing so many people back to back to back like yall did!! Thank you both for sharing and for venerating your ancestors in your own ways-literally just acknowledging that they are still with us is enough for the signs to start coming through. 🤍

ha'aheo (PROUD)🤩😍😎💯💣🙏🙏💐🌲

living in your/my prayer😍🥰🤩😘😎💯👊🙏🫀👀👂

I really enjoyed this episode, much needed. Thanks for sharing your stories and being vulnerable with us.

Thank you to everyone that watched the episode, will watch the episode, and for everyone that sent heartfelt responses. To be a vessel of light oftentimes means doing what’s difficult. To be vulnerable in front of the world is no easy task. To share deep feelings and emotions that have yet to be fully realized by yourself can be triggering. However, light always wins. I’d have it no other way. Every struggle I’ve ever faced led me to this very moment. To know that my pitfalls and heartaches can help others find healing means so much to me. This is what healing looks like. This is what love looks like. As for my dear friend, Alex… A lot of what you’ve expressed during this episode was heard for the first time, even for me. To know that you were in such pain for so long and dealt with it alone pains me. To have a person enter your life at a moment when you’re learning and growing into womanhood, only to snatch the very essence of you is beyond cruel. Sometimes what looks and feels like a person leaving out of your life is actually God’s favor over your life. In my heart of hearts I don’t believe that you were left, I believe that they were removed. Rest on the fact that God has a special calling on your life. I pray that you learn the lessons in it all. I pray that your heart remains open to all things Godly, especially love in all forms. You’re loved. You’re supported. You’re seen. Thank you for taking this journey through healing with me. There’s no better person to do this with than you. 🖤

What an incredible and powerful episode. Courtney, I just want to start by giving you your flowers for how beautifully you’ve shown up in this series. What I admire most is how you're now choosing yourself, being your authentic self, and honoring who you are. I admire your self-awareness and the grace with which you hold space for your healing, even while acknowledging the hurt that still lingers. The way you navigate those emotions, despite the harm you've endured, speaks volumes about the loving and resilient person you are. Your journey is inspiring, and you deserve all the flowers for the courage it takes to sit in that discomfort and still choose growth. Alex, your story touched me so deeply as well. The heartbreak of losing not just a partner but someone you envisioned your future with is such a heavy grief to bear. The vulnerability you showed while recounting the narcissistic behaviors you endured, and how you’re navigating your healing process now, was profound. You are such a beautiful person, and I want you to know that it's okay to open your heart again. This is your rebirth, and I hope you can embrace the truth that your ex no longer deserves any control over your emotions. There is so much life ahead of you, and so many people yet to love you. Sitting in your emotions is so important-there is wisdom in that stillness. But don’t stay there forever. When you reclaim your power, I know you’ll see just how transformative it will be. Thank you both for this episode and for the space you’ve created with this series. I can’t wait for the third edition-you are helping others find healing just by sharing your truth.

I really enjoyed this podcast series, a very open and transparent episode. Listening to Alex Black’s experience with her ex-husband will resonate with any woman who has been involved with a true narcissist. Everything about her encounter and experience with him exudes narcissism on his part. What I find so uncanny about a narcissist is that you only have to encounter one to know the characteristics of them all, because they all embody the same characteristics. Unfortunately, he did a job on her, killed her confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, causing her to spiral downward into that dark hole that she tried to claw herself out of only to be kicked down the dark hole again and again. I am so so happy and ecstatic that he is no longer in her life, her space or her desire. Courcobain i’m glad that you were able to release and let go of the hurt, anguish, and pain that you’ve endured over your lifetime. Doing the work is so important and fulfilling. Not only are you now respecting other peoples boundaries you have set your own and demand that they be respected as well. this was a very good podcast episode and I know that many people will be able to relate and find healing in the process.

This was so beautiful to see. I have never witnessed friends hold space, be vulnerable, while also being accountable and respectful of each other and the other people whom you’ve hurt and hurt you. This is the types of friendships I pray to have!! These are the kind of conversations I want to be in! Thank you both for this. 💐💐

Wow I love the openness and ability to put your inner most feelings on the table, because it's important to be honest with ourselves! I too, have lost myself in someone else, and literally almost did not recognize myself in the mirror. Some people can truly suck the love and light right up out of you. I am still trying to rebuild my self esteem from the trauma of dealing with that relationship. Being with the wrong person can damn near destroy you if you let it. There is two sides to every story though, and I definately have work to do. We cant grow if we cant acknowledge that we need growth. Thank you for being inspiring ✨️ 🙏 💛

I'm so proud of y'all!! The vulnerability and growth displayed in this episode is so inspiring. I haven't had the same experiences but I still found alot of the feelings expressed relatable. I hope you both continue to allow grace for yourselves on your healing journey.

Gaming is how I met you all! Love this guys keep it up!

I’m just genuinely in awe of the two of you. I know it couldn’t have been easy to share such deep and personal experiences. the way you opened up, & showed such vulnerability on camera, is incredibly brave. not only did you confront your pain, but you're using it to help others who might be going through something similar. your podcast isn’t just a show; it’s a powerful platform that’s leaving a lasting impact on our culture and the people who listen. this episode really resonated with me and gave me an even deeper level of respect for you both. ♥

Every episode make me so happy and proud of yall! ❤

Love it. ❤

Glad to be here, finally!! I’ve always loved the way Court’s mind thinks, always been a critical thinker and an artistic intellectual.

This is loooove! So good man.

There is no lens in the world that shows You God

Loved this❤️

This made my eyes sweat. Thank you for your inspiration. I have to remember to put some base in my voice if I’m ever recorded again though 😂

Growing up I used to play with her camera. It was a Fujica, never actually took pictures but I pretended! We ALWAYS had a bag of undeveloped film in the fridge too. Now that I’m older all these moments are coming to my memory, and I’m remembering how my Mom has always made sure our life’s moments were preserved through pictures. This is so beautiful, thank you 🥹

“Put ya scalp on my scalp” is hilarious 😂. We did MAD walking but it was a beautiful day 🥹🖤

- I want Court’s socks!!! 😂 - Hearing how supportive Alex’s friends have been for her really warms my heart. Even the reassurance displayed in this episode when speaking about mental health is a true testament to y’all friendship and really is a beautiful thing to witness. I love how y’all speak life into each other! - I also collect vinyl. Largely because I missed the experience of purchasing albums in the physical form. It’s a trend I’m not mad at because I would hate for them to become obsolete. - I’m excited to see what’s in store for music heals! 👀 - This episode was “phenomenal”! 🤣 I think it’s my fav so far.

1:28:56 the annoying part of trends is the people that 1) jump in in the middle of the story and do nothing to learn how we go to this point 2) act like tastemakers after showing up to the party late. But overall the vinyl trend is a blessing because we’ve swung so far in the direction of digital, Art is wholesale being lost to the æther with the disappearance of physical media. We’re being nickel & dimed to death by corporations in control of our Art. Music, movies, literature. Everything is a subscription and the creators are the last ones to get paid. I’ll gladly buy vinyl, cassette, DVD, book, whatever, if the artist is getting their $ and I have access to the Art forever. Not $9.99 a month.

It felt good to be home. Had a good time recording this. I hope y’all enjoy. 🙏🏾

Aloha, proud. Always 💓🥂💐🙏

CRIB CURATION

Sooooo good! ❤️‍🔥