In this heart-centered conversation, Kylia Joyce joins Theo at the coffee table to share what it means to be a doula and an abolitionist, leading with tenderness through her company, You Are Seen Doula Services.

With courage and clarity, she speaks on what it takes to advocate for justice — even when it makes others uncomfortable — and the lived experience of growing into womanhood as a Black person in today’s world.

From identity and resilience to rest and resistance, Kylia opens up about her journey of healing through service, redefining success, and choosing softness as a form of protest.

☕ Come sit at the coffee table — you’ll leave feeling seen, stirred, and kindly reminded: to be on the right side of history, you must choose it for yourself.

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Want to be part of the conversation? Or just share what’s on your heart? Send me a note at theoscoffeebreakpodcast@gmail.com — I truly can’t wait to hear from you.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.

What happens when we stop blindly following charisma and start asking harder questions about power, influence, and emotional manipulation? This solo episode explores how cultural figures like Donald Trump expose deeper truths about our spiritual discernment, our relationship with leadership, and the danger of prioritizing performance over integrity. A bold, unfiltered reflection that is meant not to comfort, but to awaken us all to the current realities of the United States of America.

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Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.

In this solo episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I explore the tension between faith, toxic positivity, and real spiritual discernment.

What does it mean to be a person of hope without bypassing the hard stuff? How do we stay grounded in God’s goodness without gaslighting ourselves through suffering?

This isn’t just about “thinking good thoughts.” It’s about returning to YOU—your wisdom, your clarity, your intuition—and learning to trust that joy isn’t earned, it’s allowed.

If you’ve ever been told to “just have more faith” when you were breaking inside, this episode is for you.

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Want to be part of the conversation? Or just share what’s on your heart? Send me a note at theoscoffeebreakpodcast@gmail.com — I truly can’t wait to hear from you.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.

In this episode of Theo’s Coffee Break, I sit down with Rev. Ellen Schoepf, a pastor, thinker, and spiritual leader unafraid to speak truth in tender places. Together, we explore the evolving role of the church, what it means to wrestle with faith in a shifting world, and how to hold onto compassion when institutions fall short.

This conversation invites us to reimagine what community, leadership, and spiritual integrity can look like—especially in times of division and change.

☕ Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or simply curious, this one’s for you.

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Want to be part of the conversation? Or just share what’s on your heart? Send me a note at theoscoffeebreakpodcast@gmail.com — I truly can’t wait to hear from you.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.

Welcome to the coffee table at Theo’s Coffee Break — a podcast where meaningful stories, soulful reflection, and real connection are always on the menu. ☕

In this early episode of Season One, we explore the history of the classic coffee break—from its roots in labor rights and community practices to what it means in our lives today, and here at Theo's coffee table. You’ll also get a glimpse into the heart behind this podcast: creating a space where conversation is valued, connection is healing, and no one has to sit alone.

This episode was recorded in the midst of deep transformation—a leap of faith in motion, from working a 9-to-5 to making a total career pivot into entrepreneurship. So whether you’re on a walk, driving to work, or curled up with your favorite drink, pull up a seat. You’re always welcome at Theo's coffee table.

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Welcome back to Theo's coffee table where the coffee is always on and warm.

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Want to be part of the conversation? Or just share what’s on your heart? Send me a note at theoscoffeebreakpodcast@gmail.com — I truly can’t wait to hear from you.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.

Before any stories are told, before any coffee is poured — lets get centered and grounded in sound.

This is the official theme song of Theo’s Coffee Break, composed with deep presence and love by me, Shin Hoo Yong aka Theodore B., and my partner, Chris Cutting. We crafted this piece using organic, everyday elements from our very real creative life — the wind chime from our patio, the rhythmic snoring of our dog Django, and the warm hiss of our espresso maker brewing a fresh cup of coffee as morning birds welcome us with a new day in our backyard.

Every sound was chosen and calculated with intention — even the wind chimes were recorded and reshaped to echo the calm between conversations over our coffee table. Blended with ambient piano and gentle synth textures, this song was designed to center you to bring you to the present with the intention to create space for reflection, connection, and calm curiosity.

This isn’t just theme music — it’s the heartbeat of Theo's coffee table.

Grab your mug. Breathe in. Hit play.

Welcome back to Theo's coffee table where the coffee is always on and warm.

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Want to be part of the conversation? Or just share what’s on your heart? Send me a note at theoscoffeebreakpodcast@gmail.com — I truly can’t wait to hear from you.

Thank you for being here. I’m so excited to grow with you, one story and one sip at a time.

Until next time… remember, you’ll always have a place at my coffee table.