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because life podcast
By Because Life Podcast
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because life podcast Nov 10, 2021
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...generational work of self-love
Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss how millennials have changed the way we operate in work, relationships, and how we show up for ourselves when it comes to self-love.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare” - Audre Lorde
We deep dive into these questions...What does our self care obsession look like for our future generation? How will it change the workforce? How has it changed the workforce? Parenting has already changed… Gentle parenting. The industry of self-care, help. How businesses changed marketing?...because life.
Affirmation of the week: I deserve the good things that are coming my way.
Black Business: By Legally Black, "a lifestyle brand centered on providing quality, comfort and gewd vibes"
Black Facts: John Mercer Langston was the first Black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. When he was elected to the post of Town Clerk for Brownhelm, Ohio, in 1855 Langston became one of the first African Americans ever elected to public office in America. John Mercer Langston was also the great-uncle of Langston Hughes, famed poet of the Harlem Renaissance.
Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic.
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...you thinking small b!tch
Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss our dreams. What are your dreams? How are you preparing to make your dreams happen? What does success look like for you. Listen to us deep dive into this conversation and discover some revelations while doing so...because life.
Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic.
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Black Business of the Week: Ty Allan Jackson, author of children’s books on finance and affirmations
Black Fact:
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...the pressure is getting worser
Your favorite podcast duo is back with another episode! Neema and Ashley are here!!! This month we are focusing on the Self-Love aspect Self-Care. On today's episode we discuss de-centering relationships/romance. De-centering means dating on your own terms. It means letting go of what society says you should do and making up the rules as you go. It’s a reminder that you are the main character, and you have a choice in how your romantic interactions work. Listen to us deep dive into the art of self love, as we discover the rules are all fake when it comes to romance and relationships...because life.
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Black Business of the Week: Ava Estell Natural Skincare
Black Fact: The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
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...squatting like Khalif
Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This is the last episode for the Friendship Series. On this week's episode we dive into the question, Can men and women be friends only? Baby, this episode gets down to the nitty and gritty. And it gets a little heated with our special guest, Keith Lamar, Owner/Founder/COO of '85 Music. We take a deep dive into who men and women really dress for when they go out. This has to be one of the most improved episodes, so prepare for the ride...because life!
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Black Business of the Week: Color Noir
Black Fact: The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
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...I sob a lot
Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. We did our normal check in and in typical Neema and Ashley fashion we did some deep diving into discussions not about friendship. Then we answered some questions from "the And" card game on friendships. You don't want to miss out on some of these questions...awkward lol! Feel free to comment on our IG page your thoughts on the topic.
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Black Business of the Week: Houston White x Target (Collaboration)
Black Fact: Abbott Elementary
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...ghosted for one year
Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. Today the discussion was about the loss of a friendship. Have you experienced a friendship ending? What are some reasons your friendships have ended? How do you cope with the ending of a friendship that has meant so much to you? Of course the ladies go into other topics of friendships, so sit tight and enjoy the conversation. And feel free to comment on the IG your thoughts on the topic. The month of October is dedicated to all things friendship...because life.
Black Business of the Week: FBF Body by Zakia Blain
Black Fact: Alexander Miles
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...the investing of friendships
Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. This month it's all about friendship. Today they discuss the definition of friendship and the different types of friendships. The ladies also discuss some fun TV show friendships and how they align with the different types of friendships. The discussion goes into some deeper conversation about the roles women play in their friend groups once they become mothers. This conversation will have you laughing, nodding and wanting to for more. Don't worry! The month of October is dedicated to all things friendship...because life.
4 Types of Friendship: Friendship is categorized into four types: acquaintance, friend, close friend and best friend. Over time, an increase in mutual respect and the degree of reciprocity builds up and strengthens friendship. In philosophical discussions of friendship: it is common to follow Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII) in distinguishing three kinds of friendship: friendships of pleasure, of utility, and of virtue.
Black Business of the Week: MESS in a bottle
Black Fact: Taylor Hale
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...duvet's are clutch
Welcome back!!! After a summer hiatus, Neema and Ashley are back with some updates. No topic today. Just some insight on what's been going on since the last episode...because life.
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...the circle of grief
We're back with another episode of because life podcast. In this episode we briefly discuss the untimely death of Kevin Samuels (RIP). We also talk about grief and the stages we go through to get to a place of healing. And don't forget our new segment where we discuss what we've been watching and give our 2 cents...because life.
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...trial by fire
On this week's episode, Neema and Ashley introduce a new segment dedicated to TV shows/Series. They discuss their take on what's happening in the episodes and their predictions for what's to come. Neema and Ashley also discuss some hot takes like the Meg the Stallion case, Johnny Depp is court, the white girl rapping at the wedding and more.
The topic of self sabotaging was discussed as this is Mental Health Awareness Month.
...because life.
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...resetting your mental health
In this week's episode, Neema and Ashley discuss Mental Health. The discussion is based on how to know if your mental health is improve. The list was comprised by @holisticallygrace on IG. How do you know if your mental health is improving? How do you know when it's declining?...because life.
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...why so serious?
This week's episode we dive into the talk of the talks. We don't often dabble into the social media dramas, but this week we had time. From Cosby (yup), to R. Kelly (old shit), to Tyler Perry (what girl?) to the slap that broke the internet. Listen to our thoughts on these topics, you may just be surprised...because life.
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...the best part of your worse relationship
Welcome back to another episode! This week we discuss things from these high gas prices to creating better standards for yourself. This week's topic, we play a game from "the and" cards for friendship. Some deep questions where we were able to reflect on our friendship and you guys get to hear the juicy answers...because life.
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...kanye needs some boundaries
This week we dive into some Kanye West business, latest TV shows we're indulging, and some other off the dome topics . We also tackle boundaries and how we set them for ourselves. What boundaries do you set for yourself?...because life.
Don't forget to like, comment and share this week's episode. The love and support and greatly appreciated.
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...the knees don't lie
Neema and Ashley are back with another episode. Catching up with some wild news updates and giving advice to 20 year olds. If you're in your 30's, what advice would you give to someone in their 20's?...because life.
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...fried chicken scented candles
Happy Black History Month, Love Month, Our Birthday Month, Aquarius Gang!!! The greatest month, no debates :-). We dive into some great conversations about blackness, culture, babies, Rihanna (of course) and more interesting things of the world...because life.
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...new year, new durag
And w3e're back! Happy New Year Tribe!
Goals...what are your goals for the year? What did 2021 teach you? All of this and more in our conversation.
And a little bonus surprise...because life
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...don't invite me to your hotel party
All the talks...Love. Santa Claus. Student Loans. Scotch. The conversation is all the vibes you need...because life.
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...the harder you fall
Once again, we having a melting pot of discussions from movies, Adele, Beyonce to embodiment...great conversation. great laughs...because life.
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...cassettes and contributions
Today's topics....cassettes, new music, a controversial conversation, some fun facts and more. Also, check out the links below that we discussed in this week's episode for more context and for your own education...because life.
https://youtu.be/H4Ifwyy6Ubw (Podcast exert discussed)
depts.washington.edu (We Charge Genocide-The 1951 Black Lives Matter Campaign)
workers.org (International Tribunal finds US guilty of crimes against humanity)
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...making room
Continuing in the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're talking about ways to help you clear your mind to be in a better space. How to make room for growth, acceptance, joy, ease, self-nurturing, self-forgiveness and boundaries...because life.
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...we back
Yes we've been gone for a minute. But we're falling back in line. This month is all about mental health. How do you protect your mental space? How do you preserve your energy?...because life
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...you have one life
A small bonus episode from Ashley this week. Just some random things on my mind that I wanted to share. If someone listening can relate to anything I'm saying, I feel accomplished...because life.
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...make it make sense again
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...pay my rent
In this week's episode we discuss a video and a twitter thread that exposed the way SOME women think. We had to bring our sisters to the table and hold them accountable along with our guest Aliyah...because life.
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...my ass, it don't move
Hoe shit, thot shit...hmmm what do we have in store for ya'll today? What does hoe and thot mean to you?...because life.
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...back down memory lane
Neema and Ashley are back...for real this time. When you're in a good space, what next? Do you create more to do? Do you sit in the freedom?...because life.
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...black lady court room
Hey ya'll we're back!!! Sorry we've been gone for a minute but...Life smh. So this episode we're just catching up on everything we've missed in the last 3 weeks and catching up on our life as well...because life.
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...leap
We're back! This week, Neema isn't here so Ashley is solo dolo. Hitting on the topic of where we are in life and taking leaps. "You are where you need to be"...because life
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...financial freedom
Welcome back. Welcome back. This week we are getting a little "adultish" and talking about our finances and what it means to be financially free. What is your savings plan? How or do you budget? What's your relationship to money? Emergency Fund?...because life.
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...melodies from Heaven
We've missed you! But we're back...We're discussing Derrick Jaxn, Kirk Franklin, Saweetie, the Grammy's and more. Why do we put celebrities on a pedestal? Don't they fall short like the rest of us?...because life.
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...what's your value sis?
Back again for another episode! Episode 54. We are discussing the value we see in ourselves as women. What do we see when we look in the mirror...because life.
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...black messiah
SPOILER ALERTS....We are discussing Judas and The Black Messiah...amongst some other things of course. It wouldn't be us if we didn't ramble lol. We discuss education, BLM, The Black Panther Party, educating our communities and more...because life.
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...the rabbit holes
Welcome back to episode 52 of because life podcast. We are discussing things that are just all over the place but are also connected...maybe lol. From reincarnation to making dreams come true. Talk about rambling. But you never know what you're gonna get with us...because life.
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...toxito
This week we dive into the toxic traits of men. With 2 special guests...Keith of 85 Music and Travell of the Henny and Chronicles Podcast. It's a long one y'all. You might yell at your phone, it gets heated...because life.
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...it's the stars for us
Episode 50! Wow, what an accomplishment. We talked about the zodiac signs and their traits. We also went live on our page. Go check it out...because life
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...toxiana
Back with another episode. The discussion is women and our toxic traits. Yes. Women can be toxic too, so lets talk about it...because life.
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...the tales of a heaux named Donna
Whoooo Chile,..this discussion got a little hot. But different views make for good content. In this episode we are discussing the interludes from Jazmine Sullivan's recent EP, Heaux Tales. What is a hoe? What's a gold-digger? Have women taken their power back when it comes to sex? Listen and find out what we think...because life.
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...marry, kiss, kill
Happy New Year!!! 2021 is the year of reset. What are you leaving behind in 2020? Do you have a plan for 2021? More self-care, improving your communication? Neema and Ashley are discussing it all in the first episode of 2021...because life.
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...is it love?
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...shootin the shit
We're back with another great convo for you guys. We discuss things from Cardi B's tweet to how we feel about holidays. Yea, we're all over the place, but..because life.
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...contradiction is key
We're back. Sorry for the delay. We're discussing the evolution of people. "If you're not contradicting yourself, you're not growing". What are thoughts on this?...because life.
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...cheaters always win
This week we discuss cheating, the election, monogamy, polygamy and more....oh and sex...because life.
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...black mediocracy
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...drink water and mind your business
We're BACK!!!!! We are back with a new episode. We're catching up with you all and discussing the topic of body shaming...because life.
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...real world of men and women Pt. 2
Part 2!!!!! This week, we are joined by the Relentlessly Real Podcast and continue the conversation of men, women, dating and misconceptions, 2 single women and 3 married men debate the most common "war"...Men vs. Women. We break down barriers and dig deep into the misconceptions of both sexes. The conversation gets intense but they're also some commonalities in this debate. Also, subscribe to the Relentlessly Real Podcast Youtube Channel to see this episode in action...because life.
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...real world of men and women pt.1
This week, we are joined by the Relentlessly Real Podcast. 2 single women and 3 married men debate the most common "war"...Men vs. Women. We break down barriers and dig deep into the misconceptions of both sexes. The conversation gets intense but they're also some commonalities in this debate. Also, subscribe to the Relentlessly Real Podcast Youtube Channel to see this episode in action...because life.
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...miseducation of domestication
Episode 38! We discuss the book "The Four Agreements" and how this book has motivated us and changed our perspectives on life. We aren't perfect, but we try to live the BEST life for us. The agreements in this book are a good way to "jump start" your new journey of genuinely loving yourself and living a life with your heart...because life.
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...free the tatas
We're back for another episode of Because Life Podcast. Episode 37!!! This week we are discussing performative aspects of life. In what ways do we "perform" in our daily lives. Do we "perform" more in certain areas of our lives? ...because life.
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...insecure
Episode 36!!! SPOILER ALERT!!!! Neema and Ashley discuss the fourth season of "Insecure". So if you haven't seen it (sis, where have you been?) this is your ALERT. We discuss topics brought up during the season, as well as the dynamics of each characters' relationship with each other. We can all relate to the scenarios during this season...because life.