In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, it’s all about you!

Brandi with an I is joined by one of her closest friends, Tabita Ares, as they dive into listener-submitted questions and stories. From relationship dilemmas to personal crossroads, they offer thoughtful insight, a bit of humor, and the kind of conversation that feels like a catch-up with your wisest friend.

Together, they unpack the complexities of human connection, the power of perspective, and the strength that comes from sharing stories, holding space, and choosing honesty over perfection. So grab your favorite drink and settle in because no topic is off-limits! You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and you just might recognize a little bit of yourself in someone else’s story...

In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi we’re raising a glass to the wild ride that is your late 20s and the first sips of your 30s. I’m joined by my girl Haley Reading who’s wrapping up her 20s while I just closed out my rookie year in the 30s club. We’re talking lessons we didn’t ask for, the things we thought we’d have figured out by now (spoiler alert: we don’t), and those moments that still make us cringe.

In honor of my 31st birthday, this conversation took a real and reflective turn. We laughed, we sipped, and we both opened up about things we’ve been holding close. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it reminded us just how much power there is in saying the quiet things out loud. You don’t have to be in your 20s or 30s to sip on this cocktale. If you’ve ever been in a season of growing through what you’re going through, this one’s for you.

In this episode of Cocktales with Brandi, I’m taking a step back and letting 5 wise women pour. I had the absolute joy of sitting at the feet of my favorite aunties - my mom and her lifelong sister friends, affectionately known as the Foxxee Possee! Trust me, they are not letting any grass grow under their feet, individually or collectively. If you've ever wanted to be a fly on the wall for the real facts of true friendship and sisterhood, this is your moment.

We're shaking and stirring up the complexities of modern friendships because let’s be honest, keeping a solid circle in 2025 is hard work. From non-confrontational culture to ghosting as a friendship exit strategy, we’re breaking down what it truly takes to build and maintain meaningful connections. Whether you're holding on to lifelong bonds, trying to make new friends as an adult, or wondering if that ghosted friend is even worth texting back, pull up a chair.