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NICTalks

By Nicque Marina

Nicque Marina, comedy content creator and recording artist, sits down with other creators, interesting people....and her husband😂 to talk nerdy stuff, mental health, and just life in general. Tune into the aggressive positivity 🙌🏽
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I am not your strong Black woman

NICTalksMar 14, 2021

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Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Part 1)

Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Part 1)

Part 1 of my breakdown on the show Falcon and the Winter Soldier; we touch on Sam Wilson and the complexities of being a Black military veteran/member, the dog whistle of "woke" agenda being code for something being ruined by the presence of Black people...and SO much more.

Apr 13, 202341:44
Dr Strange - Stop trying to fix yo hands!

Dr Strange - Stop trying to fix yo hands!

In this episode I examine how the life of Dr Strange helped me get to radical acceptance about my disability, and how we can reinvent ourselves after surviving trauma (when we are ready of course)

Apr 10, 202335:32
Wanda Maximoff: The Space to Heal

Wanda Maximoff: The Space to Heal

The first in the comeback of NICTalks, as I talk about characters that have impacted me, and what lessons they've taught me. In this episode I break down the life of the MCU Wanda Maximoff and how we can relate to her complex trauma.

Mar 23, 202330:40
The Importance of Fashion in Self-Expression and Self-Image

The Importance of Fashion in Self-Expression and Self-Image

I completely underestimated how important your clothes are until I left the military and wasn’t told how to dress anymore. I realized I didn’t know how to express myself….because honestly, I didn’t even know who I was outside of the military.

Oct 19, 202231:54
If I’m going to be oppressed, what’s going to be worth it for me?

If I’m going to be oppressed, what’s going to be worth it for me?

A few years ago, I came to the radical acceptance that no matter what life path I chose, as a Black woman, I would always be treated like shit. It then became a matter of decided what life path was going to be worth it for me to go through all that inevitable bullshit: the military? Corporate life? Entertainment industry?…

Jul 18, 202225:13
Death is Inconvenient

Death is Inconvenient

My dad died this past June. I have a lot of complicated feelings about it, but the biggest thing I think about is….how your death doesn’t affect you when you’re dead…it just affects everyone who ever knew you...what kind of impact do you want to leave behind?

Jul 14, 202222:23
My Sports Dad Ruined My Self-Worth

My Sports Dad Ruined My Self-Worth

Nobody ever told me “it’s just a game.”

May 31, 202229:34
I resent that we were never taught about the duality of life

I resent that we were never taught about the duality of life

Shit isn’t just black and white, light and dark, good and bad…they taught us to chase days in the sun, but never taught us how to sit in the dark
Apr 14, 202229:06
Dr Strange and Trauma - Stop Trying to Fix Your Fucking Hands

Dr Strange and Trauma - Stop Trying to Fix Your Fucking Hands

We try to get back to “old me” after surviving trauma…only to eventually realize, that version of you is dead and gone…..so what now?
Mar 26, 202226:36
When Your Body Tells You to Run Away From Them

When Your Body Tells You to Run Away From Them

The signs were there…the red flags were there…you felt sick around them….but you fucking ignored it…
Mar 24, 202220:19
Performing strength for WHO???

Performing strength for WHO???

Why the fuck do we automatically say "oh yeah I'm okay" when we're definitely fucking not? And what good does it do us.....or is it for everyone else?
Jan 22, 202259:51
The privilege component of success they never told us about

The privilege component of success they never told us about

Success = opportunity + preparation....and you can literally only control ONE of those
Jan 14, 202249:56
I used to love motivational speakers and self-help books....

I used to love motivational speakers and self-help books....

But then I went through some shit and realized....these versions of success are kinda bullshit
Jan 07, 202258:17
Stop Neglecting that One Habit You Need

Stop Neglecting that One Habit You Need

I've been shit lately at making sure I perform the self care habits I know I need to remain balanced and at peace....and I bet you have too m-fer.
Nov 16, 202111:53
Marvel vs. DC

Marvel vs. DC

Relatable characters with flaw and depth beat out hero stories dependent on angst, drama and darkness.
Nov 15, 202119:37
Eternals REVIEW!

Eternals REVIEW!

When going to see a movie, managing your expectations will determine whether you enjoy it or not...
Nov 08, 202123:43
Having toxic ppl around is DANGEROUS for your Mental Health

Having toxic ppl around is DANGEROUS for your Mental Health

All it takes is ONE incident...one betrayal, one....whatever....to send you into a mental health crisis. Nip it in the bud before it gets that far.
Nov 05, 202115:41
Some ppl are by your side only for PROXIMITY to you

Some ppl are by your side only for PROXIMITY to you

Not because they love you, but because of what you can do for them....
Aug 30, 202113:45
People as Nutrition

People as Nutrition

Toxicity is always noticeable. Sometimes it's shit we've been ingesting all our lives that we never knew was bad for us.
Aug 09, 202114:15
Are they toxic?...or is it just something you don't wanna hear?

Are they toxic?...or is it just something you don't wanna hear?

We been throwing this word around so much, I think some motherfuckers have just found an out to not take constructive criticism. Oop.
Jun 17, 202111:55
Get good at letting go

Get good at letting go

Fuck the past if it's being harmful to you now.
Jun 15, 202112:20
They can know when you decide they can know

They can know when you decide they can know

You don't owe EVERYONE the details of your life ALL the time.
Jun 14, 202110:47
Extrovert problems- making time to be selfish

Extrovert problems- making time to be selfish

We're not endless balls of light and energy. Even stars die out....
Jun 13, 202114:55
Setting boundaries with toxic parents

Setting boundaries with toxic parents

You didn't ask to be born....
Jun 10, 202109:58
Married 7 Years - A look back

Married 7 Years - A look back

Finding the right person is the simplest part. The rest is actually wanting to make it work...
Jun 09, 202112:54
You can say "NO!!!"

You can say "NO!!!"

You ain't gotta pay dues to any person, job, institution, etc that is causing damage to your health and life. Fuck that.
Jun 08, 202113:26
Trust your gut!

Trust your gut!

I've learned that the spirit knows things before the brain can catch up. Don't second-guess it. Trust that shit.
Jun 07, 202110:09
MHA Season 5 So Far - Midoriya and Bakugou

MHA Season 5 So Far - Midoriya and Bakugou

My husband Justin and I talk about Izuku and Katsuki, their strengths and weakness, comparable levels of ridiculous intelligence, their weird ass friendship, and what we anticipate happening in the next season! We also get into random zodiac stuff haha
May 22, 202137:41
Black Excellence is Exhausting

Black Excellence is Exhausting

Your life still matters even if you aren't the first Black person to land on Mars or some shit....
Mar 25, 202126:11
Advice for new Black creatives

Advice for new Black creatives

You can't avoid the harassment, BUT you can navigate it....
Mar 15, 202128:02
I am not your strong Black woman

I am not your strong Black woman

I'm tired of pretending things don't hurt me...and I'm tired of giving society endless permission to abuse me under the assumption that I can't be hurt.... like a beast of burden.
Mar 14, 202130:54
Meghan Markle and the Unique Naivete of Mixed-Race People

Meghan Markle and the Unique Naivete of Mixed-Race People

Mixed-Race people very often go through identity crises that can cultivate a naivete in which they don't see racial red flags...I know I was one of them, and I want to share my experience.
Mar 11, 202123:22
Black Girls, Activism is Not Required of You

Black Girls, Activism is Not Required of You

You are not required to be Malcom fucking X all the time. You are allowed to just...be...
Mar 11, 202127:07
WandaVision in Review

WandaVision in Review

I geek out over my thoughts on the series WandaVision and things to come in the MCU!
Mar 10, 202140:41
Thoughts on the Meghan/Harry interview

Thoughts on the Meghan/Harry interview

The most elite the spaces Black women occupy, the more danger we have of being a target.
Mar 09, 202132:50
Confidence is Fake and That's Okay

Confidence is Fake and That's Okay

Nobody know what they're doing. We're all just faking it! Also, part of it is just being too tired to care. Listen for more!
Mar 08, 202117:29
Finding Worth Outside of a Job

Finding Worth Outside of a Job

Entering my first month not traditionally working, and I'm struggling with finding my worth when I'm not making money for a company. Anyone else dealing with this?! Especially in the times of COVID, I KNOW somebody is.
Nov 24, 202017:21
PREMIUM SNEAK PEEK- Ep 3 Anime Gatekeepers with special guest @morallygreyismyfavcolor

PREMIUM SNEAK PEEK- Ep 3 Anime Gatekeepers with special guest @morallygreyismyfavcolor

I sit down with fellow anime TikTok creator Sydney aka @morallygreyismyfavcolor to talk about wack ass anime gatekeepers, as well as her recent struggle being banned by TikTok for speaking out against it!
Oct 11, 202007:03
Ep. 2 Under the Red Hood - Jason Todd Had a F*cking Point!

Ep. 2 Under the Red Hood - Jason Todd Had a F*cking Point!

We've been watching Batman all our lives, and one of our favorite animated movies is Under the Red Hood. However, now that we're more grown, it's a bit hard to not agree with Jason a bit....or a lot.
Oct 01, 202033:11
How Anime Rules Our Lives!

How Anime Rules Our Lives!

Justin and I have always been big nerds...like, since high school. But now, at age 28, between his Yu-Gi-Oh career and my TikTok following, our lives pretty much revolve around weeb-ness!
Sep 25, 202035:45