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Ep 119. One Drop ft. Dr. Yaba Blay Feb 25, 2021

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We are joined by the great Dr. MamaYaba. Dr. Yaba Blay is a scholar-activist, public speaker, and cultural consultant whose scholarship, work and practice centers on the lived experiences of Black women and girls, with a particular focus on identity/body politics and beauty practices. We discuss her AMAZING book, One Drop & deep dive into the politics of race and colorism. Join us.
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Ep 118. Valentine's Day Happened ft. Jade of All Jades Feb 18, 2021

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Shanti is sick! Or maybe she was just sick of me.... but Jade, of the great @jadeofalljades , Jade&XD & Gettin Grown filled in and we had a good ol' time.
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Ep. 117 Joyful Solitude or Whateva... Feb 11, 2021

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In this week's episode, we share our reviews of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Malcolm and Marie, our concern over the Gorilla Glue lady, and our admiration of Trey Songz' anatomy. For our main topic, we struggle with what it means to be alone? Can we find joy in our solitude? Does partnership guarantee not feeling alone? Should it? Join us...
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Ep 116. Happy Hood Music ft. Armani White Feb 04, 2021

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Join us as we kick the first week of Black History month off with recording artist and Philly Native Armani White. Together we talk the stock market, Hot Girl ish, growing up in Philly, music + male rompers. Join us...
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Bonus- Black History Trivia- What's Freedom To You? ft Armani White Feb 02, 2021

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*Bonus Episode* We are joined by Philly's own, Armani White. Artist, Rapper, Creator, Musician who went from writing bars about Disney movies to being on billboards in Times Square. After interviewing him for Thursday's upcoming episode, we stayed on the call to chop it up. This is that call. We shoot the shit, talk Kanye & get into some Black History trivia. In the end, Armani drops some gems on what it is to live your most free life. Get to know him on this episode, and get to know his music on the next one. Join us.
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Ep 115. I Feel Most In Love With Myself When.... Jan 28, 2021

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This week Shanti reminisces on jumping rope and addresses her poverty mindset, while Antoinette shares her dismay with everyone looking the same and her new discovery that healthy skin is life. We also clarify the rules + intent of our coming V-day speed dating event.
For our main topic, we attempt to answer the prompt posed by Warsan Shire: "Document the moments you feel most in love with yourself - what you're wearing, who you're around, what you're doing. Recreate + repeat." Join us.
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Ep 114. Lovecraft Country SPOILER ALERT!! Jan 21, 2021

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In this week's episode, to Shanti's annoyance, Antoinette discovers Jonathan Majors. We spend a healthy amount of time discussing sex with him and how he is the prototype. We also announce Antoinette has agreed to participate in virtual speed dating moderated by Shanti. We also invite listeners looking for an opportunity to flex their social media skills to hit us up. For our main topic, we enter into an in-depth discussion and share our reactions to the HBO series, "Love Craft Country". Join us
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not watched Lovecraft Country stop listening after the break.
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EP 113. Heaux Tales Jan 14, 2021

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In Episode 113 Antoinette considers bussin' it, while Shanti experiences her second childhood. Together, we dive into art of spitting on it and Jazmine Sullivan's newest release "Heaux Tales".
We share our love of the new project, its impact on the culture, and some of our favorite oldest songs from her catalog. Join us...
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Ep 112. F*ck Them Goals Jan 07, 2021

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On our first episode of 2021 Antoinette's SD card fails her, so we have to resort to using audio from Zoom. (It's so upsetting). We get back into the swing of things by discussing Antoinette's money habits, Shanti believing she is British and the Pixar movie "Soul". For our main topic, we discuss Goals vs Systems and which is more important while trying to achieve some of these New year resolutions. Join us.
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Ep 111. Happy New Year Dec 31, 2020

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Shanti and I discuss what we are bringing into the new year and also what we are leaving behind.
Happy new year yall. We hope you are safe, socially distant, and healthy. Ashe, Namaste, Aye, Bay Bay.
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