Coffee with Yvonne

Coffee to Go: Mental Health & Faith with Rev. Dr. Tori C. Butler

Yvonne is on hiatus for March, while she is OOO, enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns April 3!
On this episode, join Yvonne as she chats 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 Yvonnes' mental health journey, the power of affirmations, and tools to help you become your best self.
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Coffee to Go: Black people Will Swim with Paulana Lamonier

Yvonne is on hiatus for March, while she is OOO, enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns April 3!
As someone who doesn't know how to swim (we'll get to why in the episode) join Yvonne as she chats with the Founder of Black People Will Swim Paulana Lamonier, who taught her a lot about its impact on minority communities, why representation matters, and how we can help change the narrative. So grab your coffee, and let's chat.
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Coffee to Go: Ask an Accountant: Tips and Tools for Managing your Small Business with Aaron Slaughter

Yvonne is on hiatus for March, while she is OOO, enjoy some of her favorite episodes from the show. Coffee with Yvonne returns April 3! 
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 Yvonne for coffee to chat about navigating the space- don't worry, you're doing great sweetie.
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From Passion to Profit: The Business of Being an Artist with Justine Mangum Kirkman

How do you turn a passion for art into a thriving business—and land deals with major brands while doing it? In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, Justine Mangum Kirkman, joins Yvonne for coffee to chat about her journey from PR professional to full-time artist. She shares personal stories about what inspired her to embrace her creative side, mastering the business side of creativity, and tips on pitching her work to big-box brands.
Justine also breaks down the world of art licensing, sharing how artists can get their work in major retail spaces. Plus, we discuss the importance of digital engagement—how to create content that resonates, grow your audience, and turn followers into loyal supporters.
And a little heads-up—Justine’s signature style isn’t just in her art but also in her accessories! If you hear a little jingle, that’s just the sound of her fabulous bracelets adding their own rhythm to the conversation.
Whether you're an emerging artist or a creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with gems to help you monetize your talent and expand your brand.
Episode chapters
00:00-04:29: Intro
04:30-1:01:16: Interview & Quick Fire
Interview highlights
8:15-10:44: What inspired her artistic journey
12:03-17:35:Turning her passion into a business, her journey from PR to full time entrepreneur
18:16-23:32:How to work with a big box retailer
25:11-29:16: How to create a pitch deck 28:41-29:22 
29:41-33:20: What is art licensing? 
33:21-36:38: Retail and responsibility of the business
40:05-43:52: Best practices and tools
47:26-51:00: How to build engagement and content for your digital audience
Learn more about Justine and her business Winnie Weston here. Don’t forget to follow Justine on TikTok and Instagram!
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Marketing Magic: Collabs and Vibes-Gap, Bath and Body Works, & Mustard on the Beat

This week on Coffee with Yvonne, we’re diving into another exciting episode of Marketing Magic, exploring the power of brand collaborations and their impact. TikTok is teaming up with Black Girl Ventures to provide meaningful support for small business owners, creating new opportunities for growth and visibility. The Gap is making a bold statement in fashion by partnering with Harlem Fashion Row, celebrating diverse voices in the industry. Meanwhile, Bath & Body Works has unveiled a magical new collection with Disney—something Yvonne may or may not be very excited about. Finally, DJ Mustard turns up the heat in the kitchen and collaborates with Heinz to bring a flavorful twist to the table.
Episode Chapters
00:00-01:19-Intro
1:20-9:52-Empowering Entrepreneurs: TikTok x Black Girl Ventures Collab
9:53-18:38-Fashion Meets Culture: Gap’s Bold Collection with Harlem’s Fashion Row
18:39-24:56-Magical Scents: Bath & Body Works Unveils Disney Princess Collection
24:57-29:45-From Beats to Bites: Heinz x DJ Mustard’s Flavorful Collab
29:46-31:26-Closing
Articles 
TikTok and Black Girl Ventures 
Gap and Harlem Fashion Row
Bath and Body Works and Disney 
Heinz and DJ Mustard 
So grab your coffee, and lets chat
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Marketing Magic: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Playbook, The Lip Bar’s Bold Move & Supreme Models on Netflix

This week on Coffee with Yvonne, we’re serving up a steaming cup of Marketing Magic—and Yvonne is still buzzing from the Super Bowl! (Plus, she just secured her Cowboy Carter tickets… IYKYK.)
Grab your coffee because we’re diving into Kendrick Lamar’s history-making Super Bowl performance and how he continues to redefine creativity across genres (whispers watch Yvonne’s Marketing Magic about Kendrick Lamars road to the big game for more). We’re also unpacking The Lip Bar’s new series on Black beauty myths and the powerful evolution of Supreme Models from book to documentary.
But that’s not all—Yvonne gets personal, sharing her experience working in the fashion industry and how gatekeeping shaped her journey.
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Episode Chapters
00:00-01:00-Intro
1:01-8:49-Kendrick Plays the Big Game
8:50-14:06-The LipBar Launches Docu-series
14:07-22:21-Supreme Models Lands on Netflix
22:22-23:50-Closing
Articles
Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl Performance
The LipBar Black Beauty Myths Docu-series
Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion
Additional Content
Marketing Magic: Kendrick Lamar's Road to the Big Game
Watch On 
TikTok 
Instagram 
YouTube 
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Breaking News and Breaking Barriers Women of Color in Media with Shandel Menezes

In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, we’re diving into the world of media through the lens of women of color who are breaking barriers and shaping the industry. Shandel Menezes, a powerhouse journalist and media professional, joins Yvonne for coffee as she shares her journey navigating newsrooms, overcoming challenges, amplifying diverse voices, and what it takes to thrive in an industry that’s constantly evolving. Tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation about resilience, impact, and making space for the next generation of storytellers.
Episode chapters 
00:00-9:56: Intro
9:57-37:46: Interview
47:07-49:08:Closing
Interview highlights
9:57-12:40: What inspired her to go into media
12:41-13:39: Yvonne shares personal story about representation in media
15:12-16:06: How she shows up as a role model in the media space
16:56-20:00: Dealing with the challenges of European beauty standards
23:15-24:24: DEI in media
27:00-31:08: Social media and AI in journalism
31:26-32:40: AI impact on marketing
33:15-35:47: Future of Journalism
37:22-47:06: Quick fire questions 
So grab your coffee, and let's chat 
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Marketing Magic: DEI Impact on Creatives, Sephora Mini Series, Black Fantasy Goes Hollywood

On this week's Marketing Magic episode, Yvonne battles a head cold but still shows up ready to recap popular campaigns and business news while breaking down their marketing strategy. Grab your coffee because we are chatting about the recent announcement from Paramount Pictures revealing the cast for the Black sci-fi fantasy Children of Blood and Bone and teasing ideas around marketing tactics for the movie rollout. Sephora is making waves in the on-demand tv space with their new mini-series on Hulu highlighting three of today's upcoming icons in music. Finally, we dive into the discourse around DEI with the latest announcement by Target and how to continue supporting small businesses despite the recent changes.
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Episode Chapters
00:00-1:07- Intro
1:08-9:52-Black Fantasy Goes to Hollywood
9:53-13:26- Sephora launches mini-series
13:27-27:23-Discourse around DEI
27:24-28:33-Closing
Articles 
Children of Blood and Bone Cast Announcement
Sephora New Mini-Series 
DEI Discourse (Marissa Kearney Creator of Retail While Black response) 
So grab your coffee (and maybe your tissues if you're sick like Yvonne...) and let's chat
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