The Queer Black Girlfriends Podcast
The QBG Podcast is hosted by two Queer Black Girlfriends, India and Brittany, who met in a whirlwind friendmance that included charcuterie boards with the finest meats and cheeses, a shared love of books, and most importantly the genuine desire to be the next Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. Bittersweet news came when India announced she was moving to the West Coast in the winter of 2020 and their friendmance turned into a long distance friendship and partnership. Together the two have hosted Clubhouse rooms with 70+ Queer Black Womxn talking about everything from "Toxic Masculinity in Lesbian Communities" to "Proper Strap Etiquette" to "How to Breakup with Friends". As this new adventure unfolds, the intention is that listening to the QBG Podcast will expose you to a different perspective on being a Queer Black Womxn, Friend , Daughter, Sister and Partner. Meditations, relationship strengthening activities/exercises, affirmations and sage advice through the lens of our life thus far are some things shared in each episode. "We laugh together, we grow together, we problem solve together and we hold each other accountable for showing up as our most authentic selves. By listening to our podcast, you too, are now a part of that "WE" and together we're changing the narrative of what it means to be at the intersection of Queer, Black, and Womxn. We're a riot, a revolution and a safe haven all at once. We're a damn good time." -Brittany and India
Ep. 5.5 Activity REWINDDD!
December 15, 2021 • 14 MIN
Tis the season to be more present in life - so while we enjoy leaning into the season here's an early gift from us to you! This mini episode is puts together ALL of the activities, meditations, affirmations and more, that've been a part of QBG thus far! We know, we're like Black Gay Lady Santas hahaha! If you want the full version of any of the activities in the episode please reach out to us on IG at @TheRealCoachIndia, @Temple_Gems or @QueerBlackWives or if you're feeling real friendly send us an email at queerblackwives@gmail.com. Happy Listening, Happy Growing and Happy Holidays! Love Ya K Bye! Brittany and India
Ep. 5 To All the Friendships We've Loved or Lost
December 7, 2021 • 59 MIN
No our name didn't change. Yes we are still the Queer Black Girlfriends Podcast. Yes we were all over the place starting this podcast. And yes we're still here talking about all the things. This week we talk through past, current and future friendships through the lens of the 5 Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Services, Gift Giving, Physical Touch, and Quality Time. Naturally our activity for you all this week is to take the Friendship version of the quiz which can be found below in our show notes. Friendships just like relationships can be intoxicating, fun, fulfilling, unconditional, toxic and codependent. Do you have a "you won't believe this" story about a friend or an ex-friend? Are you and your BFF closer than your actual siblings? We wanna know! DM us your stories at QueerBlackWives, Temple_Gems or TheRealCoachIndia on IG.
Ep. 4 Dating as a QBW
November 30, 2021 • 63 MIN
A little blast from the past. We're new to this and true to this and have changed our name three times. Ultimately choosing to rock steady with "The Queer Black Girlfriends Podcast", enjoy this #ThrowbackTuesday when we were just Queer Black Friends. Aside from the name game, we talk through our dating histories, lessons and blessings and how we've navigated the Queer Black Womxn dating scene through our 20s (and a little before!) Happy Listening Famlayyy! Love Ya K Bye! India and Brittany
Ep. 3 Talking Boundaries...in time for Thanksgiving
November 23, 2021 • 45 MIN
Boundaries in time for the Holidays!? Why!? Because we understand how difficult it can be to navigate this "togetherness" and want y'all to have the best holiday. We obvi, talk about boundaries and India shares one of her favorite activities to play with couples to create, maintain and reinforce boundaries. It's called, "Nah." and has three level, though she only shares up to Level 1 because #subscribe. We talk about how we get through the holidays, tough conversations we've had and things we're looking forward to during this holiday season because we live in a both/and world. We talk through the 4 boundaries listed in Nedra Glover Tawwab's book, "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" and naturally it comes highly recommended by Brittany because she's just nice like that hahaha. Happy listening famlayyy and Happy holidays! Love Ya K Byeeeee, India and Brittany
Ep. 2 Self-Love
November 16, 2021 • 62 MIN
We're talking all things self-love! How our journeys with self-love began and where we are. There's a self-love meditation, book recommendations and so much more.
Ep.1 Nice to Meet You...My Dog has Fleas
November 9, 2021 • 56 MIN
Let's play 21 questions (aka fit in as many questions in 1 hour as possible)! We talk about our friendship and how we met, our current lives and forever loves, how we affirm ourselves and so much more!
QBG Trailer
November 8, 2021 • 1 MIN
Welcome to the Queer Black Girlfriends Podcast with Self-Love Coach Brittany Allen (@temple_gems) and Life and Relationship Coach India Rias-Thompson (@therealcoachindia)!