Girls Aloud ZW

The feminist movement is one the world's greatest movements, with a history spanning decades. While at its heart, it seeks equality between men and women, it has become a misunderstood phenomenon.  We unpack the idea of feminism, what it means to be a feminist, the ultimate goal of the movement and the biggest misconceptions about feminism. 

Our guest Patience Phiri sheds more light on Feminism. Patience "Pat" Phiri is a feminist, a creative entreprenuer, an artivist, television and events host, socialite and mother of one. She is most known for the talk show, Queening With The Empress, her time with Skyz Metro FM, The Chit Chat Talk show and most recently as the host of the Bulawayo Arts Awards. 

In 2020, how does one fully enjoy being a modern woman while staying true to their Christian faith? In this episode, we explore the difference between religion and spirituality, we talk about whether or not somebody can acknowledge their ancestors and still be a Christian. We discuss the relationship between Christianity and Feminism, Christianity and traditionalism, Christianity and the Christian community. 

Our guest, Lorraine Maplanka-Stot is a gospel sensation with an impressive Christian music career. She considers herself a minister of the gospel in song. The multi-award winning gospel songstress is also a wife, daughter and mother whose spiritual music has made waves on radio and online platforms

For  a long time, we have denied the existence of the LGBT community in Zimbabwe. Although the progress is slow, we see more people having open and honest conversations about their sexuality. In this episode, we explore what its like to exist in the LGBT community, particularly in Zimbabwe. What are the challenged faced? What are the prospects for the community in future. Zypho unpacks.  Nozipho Moyo is an activist who has worked with Sexual Rights Centre.

We all have insecurities, especially as far as our bodies are concerned. Be it a tooth gap, a scar, or the most common insecurity: weight.  We discuss how one's perception of their own body affects the other aspects of their life. We talk fat shaming, skinny shaming and everything that comes with it.  Nobukhosi Zibusiso Ncube is an activist, feminist and speaker. She is a board member of The Girls Table. Among her passions, she enjoys activism for different causes and is most passionate about women and girls rights.

This week we explore how one can enjoy the full college experience without compromising your reproductive health.  We talk sexual awakenings, Sexually Transmitted Infections, unplanned pregnancies and revenge porn in tertiary institutions Sithatshisiwe Gwaza is the currently reigning Miss Lupane State University. She is a peer educator who has worked closely with SAYWHAT. She has done all this while pursuing a degree in Language and Communication as well as a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.  Stha as she is popularly known is passionate about empowering young people especially when it comes to their sexual and reproductive health.

So you have a child with this man but you are no longer together? How do you navigate your relationship now that there is a child involved? Is he teh father of your child or is he a baby daddy? Is there a difference? 

Join in as Nozi lets Sharon unpack the phenomenon that is co-parenting, its highs, lows and how to maintain a strong parenting unit despite a failed romantic relationship. 

Sharon  Sisa Sibanda is a 29 year old mother of one. She has been coparenting her  son with his father for a couple of years. Other than being a mum, she runs a blog, Shaz The Scribbler where she discusses dofferent issues sich as getting by as a single mother, self discovery and healing. 

She is a former Zimbabwe Open University student and has experience in administration. 

In this episode she talks about the journey  of coparenting. 

So you're a first time mum? Or planning to be a mum? Or simply just want to know what other mum's are getting up to? 

Then this is the episode for you. Our guest Khotso SIbanda sheds light on what it's like being a new mum. She opens up about pregnancy, the maternal health system, baby naming, being a working mum and her hopes for her baby girl. 

Khotso Sibanda is a young mother of one. When she is not being a mummy to six month old Okuhle, Khotso wears many hats. She is a 2020 African Writer's Trust Fellow where her fictional story was selected.  She is a Film and Theatre Studies graduate and a script and copywriter by profession. She is also  a fashion and style blogger and commercial model. Above all, Khotso is a daughter, partner, friend and of course a mother. 

Do you ever what those first few months of marriage are like? At what point do you discuss starting a family? How do you navigate relationships with inlaws? Do gender roles exist in a contemporary marriage? 

All this and more in this week's episode of Girls Aloud, as we talk to somebody who recently got married and had to adjust to married life. 

Our guest Tafadzwa Rungisa Chivenge got married early this year. She discusses what its is liek to be newly married, having a whole new family and being separated from her twin sister to go and start a new life. 

With over three years experience in sales and marketing, Tafadzwa aims to empower young through speaking. She has spoken  for organisations such as TedEx, WILD Trust, KhulumaniFM and CITE Asakhe. 

Her other skills include public speaking, networking. professional selling, mentoship and coaching. 

Does online dating work  ? Particularly in Zimbabwe. Is a relationship that started online any different from any other relationship? How do you identify a catfish? 

Find out as Nozi talks to Viola about dating online and how it has changed the dating and relationship landscape locally. 

Viola Thaka aged 26 year is a wife and mother of 1. She met her now husband 7 years ago on Facebook and they have been together ever since. 

Viola is a polytechnic graduate, having qualified  in Hotel Management & Catering. Currently she is a  chef and owns  Delectable  and Delightful  Caterers  & Events Management. 

She is  passionate about children and she spends her spare time visiting disabled children.  Viola also enjoys reading and travelling.

Do women hate each other or have we just been programmed to? Why are so happy to be called "one of the guys?" Nozi talks to Tinashe about the alleged "Pull Her Down" syndrome and the ways in which women seem unkind to one another. 

Tinashe is a poet and spoken word artist. She is a Bulawayo Arts Award winner and a  two time National Arts Merit Award winner, scooping the Outstanding poet award twice in a row between 2017 and 2018. At the time she was the youngest person  and only female to win the award.
 She has performed at various events such as Shoko Festival, Word N Sound Festival and Intwasa Arts Festival.
In the middle of the issues that she addresses in her poetry, she likes to discuss things that move her and things that are relevant to society.
Other than being a poet, Tinashe is a practising Medical Laboratory Scientist.

What are female friendships like? Are female friendships toxic? How do you deal with a toxic friend? Are you the outsider of your friend group? IS there such a thing as Girl Code? 

 Listen as Nozi and Samkeliso Tshuma break down the dynamic of a female friend group. They discuss the pros and cons of belonging to a clique. Are cliques in line with the rules of feminism? Watch them talk about girl code among other interesting stuff. 

Samkeliso Tshuma is an entreprenuer, ttansformational speaker and content producer. She is a 2019 International Visitor Leadership Programme Fellow as well as the founder for LetsConnectZim. The Winner's Circle and The Girls Table. To date, she has worked with organisations such as WILD (Women;s Institute for Leadership Development), CITE (Centre for Information and Technology) as well as Skyz Metro FM. 

Among her interests, she places value on movements that push for women's issues. 

Our host Nozi talks to Cake Fairy Zim Founder Kathy Mwanza about what it means to be a female entrepreneur in Zimbabwe. She talks about her journey, mistakes made in new businesses, how the process can be made easier  and some cool new business ideas.