- 50 minutes 2 seconds142. Stop preaching self care and send me money
Has anyone figured out what self care looks like without needing £1M yet? We sure haven't! Join Fola & Rukiya for yet another chat about how unintentionally neglectful we Black women can be of ourselves, and how we've rediscovered what self care means to us!
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26 May 2025, 2:00 am - 53 minutes 14 seconds141. It’s Everyday Racism in the UK
Look at us — consistent QUEENS! We’re back with another episode. Join Fola and Rukiya as we dive into everyday racism in the UK and, honestly, just have a good ol’ catch-up. Expect real talk, laughs, and the kind of honest conversation you’ve come to love.
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12 May 2025, 5:00 am - 44 minutes 33 seconds140. Mic check... is this thing on??
We're baaaackkk! Please excuse our oopsie in ghosting ya'll like that, we've very much missed you! Join us this week to hear the very unexciting reason for our break LOL and for a lil chat chat about money, men, and everything in between as per <3
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28 April 2025, 3:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutes139. Why won't my friend just forgive me already!?
This week's submitter finds herself in a tricky situation with her best friend. Her best friend says that she's forgiven her for a falling out they had a few years ago, but our toxic submitter is still feeling resentment from her friend lurking! Join Fola & Rukiya to talk about forgiveness, and how not dealing with disappointment in relationships properly can often turn the tables and make you the bad guy!
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25 November 2024, 3:00 am - 1 hour 1 minute138. Should I Save Or Should I Go?
In this week's episode, Fola and Rukiya help a listener decide whether to take a well-deserved holiday after a tough year or save instead. They dive into the emotional side of spending and why those from less privileged backgrounds shouldn't limit what they can achieve financially in the future.
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18 November 2024, 5:00 am - 58 minutes 40 seconds137. My boyfriend is a functioning cannabis addict, what do I do?
The line between recreational weed smoker and functioning drug addict is super fine, and this week's submitter fears her boyfriend has crossed it. Join Fola & Rukiya to chat about the complex narrative around weed for Black Brits, and the sometimes overlooked side effects of cannabis use in the UK and our community.
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11 November 2024, 4:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutes136. My friends think I'm being catfished
This week's submitter has been with her online boyfriend for a year now... but the gag is, they've never met! Join Fola & Rukiya to chat about whether or not they think her friends' concerns are valid, and their views on finding love online!
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4 November 2024, 3:00 am - 1 hour 18 minutes135. Ever Wondered Why You Really Drink Alcohol?
In this episode, we dive deep into our relationship with alcohol—why we reach for it, how it shapes our social lives, and what it really means to us. We're joined by special guest Amelia Poamz, who opens up about her four month journey without drinking. Together, we unpack the highs and lows of going booze-free, question the role of alcohol in our lives, and explore how choosing not to drink can impact identity, friendships, and fun.
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28 October 2024, 4:00 am - 49 minutes 46 seconds134. One More Year Pon Dem!
Fola's gained another year of wisdom, Rukiya has started a new business called Bloom Creations and we've hit episode 134. With lots to celebrate, in this week's episode the girls have decided to give themselves a break and have a free flowing convo without any "toxicity" this week- enjoy!
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21 October 2024, 3:00 am - 1 hour 13 minutes133. Wait... Am I a femcel?
It's pretty much the norm to hear women complain about how awful it seems men are in today's society, but this week's submitter is concerned their disdain for men may have become more dangerous than the flippant "men are trash" rhetoric on social media. Join Fola and Rukiya to unpack this week's submitter's concerns about potentially being a femcel...
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14 October 2024, 3:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutes132. Why should Black women have to choose between love, family and their career?
This week’s toxic submitter is a successful Black woman in the corporate world, who is beginning to question if she can truly have it all—a thriving career and a fulfilling family life with a partner who isn’t intimidated by her success. Join Fola and Rukiya as they dive into the challenges Black women face when striving to "have it all."
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