Excuse My Grandma’s Approach to Matchmaking & Dating (Ft. Tennesha Wood)
Kim and Grandma Gail start the episode by answering listener questions. Then they get into their interview with Tennesha Wood (@tenneshawood), matchmaker and founder of The Broom List (the first and only matchmaking firm dedicated to pairing successful Black Professionals)! They discuss the matchmaking process, answer dating questions and more. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram
21 Apr 202234min
Excuse My Grandma as we Talk to a Fitness Icon (Ft. Isaac Boots and Jeffrey Patrick)
Kim and Grandma Gail chat with celebrity fitness trainer, Isaac Boots (@isaacboots) and his husband Jeffrey Patrick (@hisnamesjeffrita). Isaac Boots, a former Broadway dancer, created the TORCH'D workout which is loved by people virtually across the world including celebrities Kelly Ripa, Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Rinna, Gwyneth Paltrow and more. Isaac shares how he started TORCH'D and it's charity component (they've raised over $1M) over the pandemic which is currently being taught live at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. He told Kim and Gail HERE FIRST that this Easter Sunday he will be hosting a TORCH'D fundraising event with Naomi Watts! Isaac and Jeffrey also talk about how they met, their engagement and wedding story and more about their upbringings. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma
14 Apr 202247min
Excuse My Grandma’s Ideas of Body Image (Ft. Carly Weinstein and Pam Weinstein)
Kim and Grandma Gail are joined by influencer Carly Weinstein (@carlyweinstein1) and her mom Pam Weinstein. Carly and Pam also co-host a podcast called Ok, Stop Wine-ing! Carly shares her personal journey dealing with an eating disorder and how she now uses her TikTok and Instagram platform to talk about body confidence and self love. They all discuss editing photos on Instagram, how wellness can be a form of disordered eating, whether or not to obsess about looking in the mirror and more. And of course, lots of talk about dating! Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma
7 Apr 202239min
Excuse My Grandma as we Receive Sex Education (Ft. Liz Goldwyn)
Kim (@kimmurstein) and Gail get a full sex education from Liz Goldwyn, the creator of The Sex Ed (@thesexed), a multimedia platform for educational content including essays, a podcast and more. They discuss when kids should learn about topics of sexuality and gender identity. They also chat about the importance of continuing to learn about sexuality into adulthood and to educate ourselves on a variety of resources and terms that now exist. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma
31 Mars 202237min
Excuse My Grandma While She’s in Awe of an Accomplished Influencer (ft. Carrie Berk)
Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Carrie Berk (@carrieberkk), social media influencer and best selling children's book author including 'The Cupcake Club' series. 19-year-old Carrie shares her journey as a writer, growing her following on TikTok, dating as a teenager, and her not-so-glamorous experience on the Paramount+ reality series 'Next Influencer'. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma
24 Mars 202233min
Excuse My Grandma as we Get to Know a Reality Star (Ft. Nema Vand)
Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Nema Vand (@nemavand) from the Bravo reality series 'Shahs of Sunset'. Nema talks about his experience on the show, moving to NYC, and dating from the perspective of a guy in his 30's. Nema also teaches Gail a few popular slang words and grills her on what she expects in a man for Kim. Hope you enjoy the episode, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram!
17 Mars 202250min
Excuse My Grandma’s Convo With a Gay Couple (Ft. Matthew and Paul)
This week, Kim and Grandma Gail talk to Matthew and Paul (@matthewandpaul) co-hosts of the ‘His and His’ podcast. It’s Kim and Gail’s first time interviewing a couple - and what amazing husbands to start with! Matthew and Paul share their story of how they met, their proposal and their wedding. They also talk about their very different coming out stories, thoughts on dating apps like Grindr, and how they use social media to share their experiences and be a resource for others in the LGBTQ community. Follow us on TikTok @excusemygrandma and Instagram @excusemygrandma Don't forget to rate our podcast 5 stars!
10 Mars 202233min
Excuse My Grandma’s Attempt at a Makeup Tutorial (Ft. Trish McEvoy)
Kim and Grandma Gail interview Trish McEvoy, founder of Trish McEvoy Beauty. Trish shares her journey in the cosmetics industry and how beauty standards have changed over the years. She teaches Kim and Gail to do a "natural makeup look" tutorial which you can find on Excuse My Grandma’s social channels @excusemygrandma. You won’t want to miss those videos because at one point Trish even takes out a hair extension on camera! Trish also shares her inspiring story of losing her husband and finding love again in a new relationship later in life. Click here for Makeup Tutorial Video Click here for Hair Extension Video Follow us on TikTok and Instagram
3 Mars 202229min
