Girls Like Me UG

Happy New Month fam!

A special shout out to all our new subbies - we're a family over here so no need to be formal : )

So fam, it's been quite the season. Are you feeling overwhelmed by it all? How are you doing? And listen, if anyone of you has this thing called life figured out, I beg - share.

In this episode, Solaire shares how she's been dealing with the current season and yes, there are lessons - a silver lining that you can find in the midst of the 'ugrh' season.

Sending you love and light as always - keep shining and doing your best a moment at a time. We'll be doing just that and cheering you on too : )

xoxoxox

Cathy & Solaire

Podcast mentioned:

- The Sister Circle by Chrystal Evans Hurst

- Great Creators by Guy Raz

When respect is not served at the table drinks will definitely spill😂🤭

Should what you bring to the table determine the amount of respect you earn?

It's gonna be a juicy one ....we won't over talk. Enjoy the show 💃💃!

xoxoxo

Cathy, Veronica and Gloria

Solaire🗣️I am on the ferry to you😊

Fear Messes with Us!

In today's episode we tackle a common enemy that we face on a daily, it has ruined many of our chances to evolve, to venture into unknown territories- Fear!!!

Joining Cathy (who is the Soft Life Queen vacaying on islands) is Veronica Namanda Kiwanuka & Gloria Keburingi. The girls tackle everything from Imposter Syndrome to anxiety and just how crippling life can get when fear has its way. But they do go over how they deal with it and still thrive.

Why are you allowing fear to control you? Let's get into it, sharing experiences

Love & Light

Cathy, Veronica & Gloria

Solaire went visiting 😂🤭

Issa whole episode on parenting people! 

So Cathy decided to gallivant and live out her soft life dreams - this episode finds her at Kalangala Island (L.Victoria) while at a retreat with the rest of her teammates from Fun Factory. Think beautiful beaches, sand and cocktails - eh maama.  As for Solaire, she was left alone & frightened in the dusty city of Kampala. 

Isaac Kuddzu & Destinee Mutasa join Cathy to talk about what being a father looks like for them and their views on parenting in this new era - is that a cause of entitlement? 

Enjoy listening to the episode! 

As always, sending you love & light 

xoxoxo 

If you know anything about our show is that we are going to talk about books. 

Cathy & Solaire list their top 3 books of 2022 

It's all about growth people and we love to see each other thrive

What are you favs of 2022? Do let us know

And if you happen to be one of those borrow-borrow-never-return when it comes to books - there's an altar call - we need to cast out that spirit ; ) 

Sending you love & light as always 

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire

What a time to be alive, yes?

Life has been lifing good people - consider this your roll call - how are we doing? Are you present?

Cathy & Solaire get together for a check in session. Work, life and everything in between has had them by the necks!

Let's get into it - there's been a lot of growth & healing and it's not been cute but it has been worth it.

Love & light

xoxoxo

It's going to be a hot one today. 

The girls tackle a topic that was considered an open secret but rarely discussed, and even when it was - it was very clinical - sexual harassment.

Does the topic make you feel squirmish ? Did you just roll your eyes because you're so over it? Or did this trigger a memory you would rather forget? 

Whatever the reason may be - we hope that you give this episode a listen. Hopefully it will provide insight for those who need it  and that would be all of us. 

Sending you love and light 

Cathy & Solaire 

'You know, I could do it...but I don't feel like it'

If you have ever made this statement after seeing someone else do what YOU feel you could do better - you're not alone.

Complacency is a sneaky devil that steals your dreams and ambitions and general zest for life. And as your good sissies - we are here to tell you - it's time for you to dust yourself off and get to doing what needs to be done.

Helen (a firm fav) joins us in this episode and we had such a blast as always. Another familiar voice popped into the studio - so listen out for him.

Sending you love & virtual hugs

xoxoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire

So...you asked for another episode of Mean Girls and we heard you.

Seeing as you've already listened to our version of Mean Girls, we thought having another voice in the mix would be a nice way to spice things up.  And guess what? She's one of our listeners!! We could not be more excited - in fact - picture us squealing like little girls hehe.

Happy listening

As always, sending you love and light

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire

Cathy & Solaire delve into what they have been currently loving. 

Books, food and k-dramas hahaha - tell me you didn't see that coming?! 

Enjoy the episode. Share & subscribe 

Sending you love and light

Stay safe 

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

Now...we know - accountability isn't easy but it is necessary.

Join Cathy & Solaire as they unpack what it means to be accountable in our relationships, careers/school and here's the kicker, - what it means to be accountable to ourselves. Yup - it's gonna be a juicy one.

Sending you love and light.

Stay safe

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire

You've definitley come across a mean girl or guy? 

Or maybe, just maybe ...you've been a meanie yourself? Alexa, play 'Confessions' by Usher Raymond 

The girls are in studio ...well, not studio per se but they are at somebody's home. And the spirit moved them to take on this what we've all dealt with ...mean people. 

Enjoy the episode! 

Sending you love and light and hoping you've been keeping well. 

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

2022 is here - we made it good people. 

In our first episode of the year , the girls have a guest in studio and it's a guy!  Wilber joins Cathy & Solaire to go over what it means to be vulnerable as we navigate our way through adulting. 

We hope the new year finds you in good health and spirits. 

We are rooting for your success and well being in every aspect of your life. This is your year

Sending you love & light as always 

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

We've got a few more days to the end of the year...2021 is almost done chei! 

Cathy & Solaire go over the Gratitude challenge and share their top 3s. 

Sending you love & light 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

A trip down memory lane 

The girls are in studio...well, they are actually standing outside the studio. The man with the key had gone (for those of you who are curious, that's the title of Dr. Ian Clarke's book on his work in Uganda in the late 1980s early 1990s - an awesome read) 

Cathy & Solaire reminisce on growing up in Uganda and just how insane school was. 

Enjoy the episode - we had a lot of fun recording it. 

Stay safe 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire

Ya gurls are getting into it and they have had it! 

If you're dealing with Saviour Complex & Emotional Vampires (or maybe...you are an emotional vampire - we're not judging) - you need to listen to this episode. Cathy & Solaire are finally reunited in studio just in time for the festive season tackling one of their pet peeves with humans. You've got to tell us if this resonated with you, ok? Cool

Ooo! There's a gratitude challenge. Are you up for it?  Tag us if you're down 

As always, sending you love & big hugs 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

Kasalina is back y'all! 

After a couple of months away, Cathy joins Solaire in studio for a long overdue catch up session.

She'll tell us all about what she's been up to.

Plus it's a juicy episode

And we're glad she's back

And let's just get in to the episode! 

As always, we hope you are keeping safe and sane 

Sending you love & big hugs 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire

Good people - we hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. 

Currently in Uganda, in response to curbing the spread of the pandemic wave, we are going through our 2nd lockdown (42 days). It's deja vu 2020 with limited movement, private & public transportation on hold and a lot of grief. We've lost loved ones, we are taking care of those who are ill and wondering what the future holds for us.

We were not sure if we were going to record anything given all that is going on but on further reflection - we thought it may be of some comfort. Especially now when we are in isolation (infected or not), we need to remind each other that this too shall pass. And while we are getting through this, we will check in just to say hello. 

Sending you love and light - virtual hugs as always 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire

You may or may not have heard the term, 'Black Tax'. Either way, you're gonna love today's episode and guest coz we've got a legit celebrity on the show - comedian & actor; Hannington Bugingo! 

Now we can guarantee you're going to enjoy this one, what we can't guarantee is whether you will or won't need to pause the show for a moment to gather yourself. Hannington is quite the character.  We go over the challenges many people face as they try to level up only to be caught in the black tax cycle. 

Enjoy!

Sending you love & light 

xoxo

Cathy & Solaire  

This is for the fellas, strictly for the fellas... (90s r'nb smooth talking right over the beat before the song starts)

So guys, we heard you loud and clear. And coz we are so eager to please you - we literally grabbed one of you off the streets as he was minding his own business. Keith, thank you for being such a good sport. 

On this episode, we get to hear it from Keith about what goes on in your heads when it comes down to it - communication. 

We hope you enjoy this episode

Sending you love and big hugs as always 

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

Harro preez good people! Yes, we are shameless but we love you so much. Truly, madly ,deeply. 

So as a bribe/peace offering - we bring you tribute...just kidding. We've got an in house fav - Yvonne (aka The Therapist but like for real, she's certified, went to medical school and has the degree as proof). In this episode, Yvonne shares with us the mental aerobics that the Big One has us all going through last year and the side effects of lockdown in a c-19 world. 

Enjoy the episode!

As always, sending you love & big virtual hugs (even in real life - the hugs would be virtual, coz, you know - social distancing is still a thing)

xoxoxo

Cathy & Solaire 

PS - Check out Episode 5 where we had Yvonne first come on our show. 'Get Your Mind Right'. It's an oldie but goodie : )

It's a celebration!!! It's been 58 years since Uganda raised her flag & Solaire - never to let her country prosper alone - had to nab the spot light and celebrate her birthday. Cathy's a August baby - though its a bit overdue - we celebrate her as well. 

In this episode, the girls go over what getting older means to them, now that they are 'mature' youths. Lessons learned not just about the world but themselves. Get comfortable - it's going to be a doozy. 

PS - We got a little excited during recording and may have slipped up with the audio in a few bits - we're sowi! 

Sending you love & light - praying you are well and keeping safe

Cathy & Solaire  

So, we realised - we've been talking all this time and never got to tell you who we really are. Like - really, really know us. Will this encounter dance ever so slightly on the edge of TMI? Only time will tell.  So sit back, relax and strap on your seatbelts - we've got a sitori for you. 

Cathy & Solaire

COMING TO YOU ..STRAIGHT OUTTA COM-... Wakiso district erbadde's favourite shawty is back! She's got some serious beef with the Big Man and she ain't taking it politely. Mbu he passed eyes through her lol. Lockdown has been over for months now , promises were made for 'things' - Cathy is still waiting for her package to come around and she's got some words to say .

Hope you are all keeping safe - sending you love & light 

Solaire & Cathy

What's got Cathy all fired up - knives & the hassle of cooking in a curfew era. 

Cathy's got a lot on her mind...specifically food in the lockdown.  Take a listen and please let us know how you are doing. Stay safe and stay positive.

Cathy & Solaire 

We've been MIA but we promise it was for good reason...and it's all Cathy's fault haha! But seriously, our work lives got a little crazy. But we're back and we're sorry. Please accept this humble offering of a new segment we're cooking up called, 'Cathy's Rants'. As we go through this lockdown due to the COVID-19 global outbreak - we're hoping we can brighten up your day. 

Let us know in the comments what more you would like to hear on this show. We are so grateful for all your support and love. Sending you love & light as always - stay safe and look out for one another

Cathy & Solaire 

On this episode of Girls Like Me UG, we have Yvonne Zabu in studio to talk about mental health and what it means to look after one’s mental state. Can we tell the difference between having a bad couple of days, being in a funk or when we need to talk to someone & seek professional help ?

You’re a Christian, right? Ever been on the receiving end of that question, at a bar, hanging out with friends having a hot guy chatting you up? The warning bells sound off, and your mind is filled with questions, ‘Is he a Christian too? Does he hate Christians? Are we even equally yolked?’

On this episode of Girls Like Me Ug join us at we talk to Fadhila, Esther & Faith about the perils of being a Christian girl in the dusty city of Kampala.

PART 2 : In this episode, we continue the conversation with Fadihla on 'The Art of the Hustle'

Ever hit rock bottom and wondered how to pick yourself up? When you’ve tried everything you can think of to get yourself out of a bad place but nothing seems to work? You need to listen in to this episode of Girls Like Me Ug.

We delve deep into what it means to get onto your hustle and get yourself back on top of things, how to handle to your finances, pick your friends, get it right with your spirit and live the life you were meant to.  Our guest for this episode; Fadhila Saad. 

In this 1st episode of the show, meet your hosts Cathy & Solaire  and our amazing guest,  Desire Kakaire - a social change innovator (Circle of Love) to whose bent on descredting the myth that women just can't get along.