Unsure
By Ni and Sim
It was at this moment they questioned everything.
Are high-tops still appropriate? Should I have more savings? Can we still hire a quad bike in Napa? Do we really want more kids?
This is UNSURE.
Let’s talk it out.
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UnsureApr 22, 2021
Can black women find love on Love Island?
Should we be more open to different cultures?
Is colourism dividing our community?
Is Blue Therapy highlighting real relationship issues?
The 90's - What a Vibe!
Cryptocurrencies: What’s all the hype?
Is it time to stop existing and start living?
Why are more black women dying during pregnancy?
Husbands, Wives and Side Chicks
But, surely the customer is always right?
In this episode, we explore what makes good customer service. We've all experienced instances of good and bad service and we discuss ways that businesses can improve. We also discuss nail salons, hairdressers, barbershops, food services and online retailers and ask ourselves whether our customer service experiences shape our loyalty. And, it wouldn’t be an episode about customer service if we didn’t reference the Jamaican food shop now would it?! Enjoy! Ni and Sim.
The Princess & The Royal Tea
In this episode, we share our opinion on the 'Interview of the Century'. This week, the world watched as Harry and Meghan shared the shocking treatment they received from The Palace and The British Press while being full-time Royals. They put to rest false headlines as well as describing how this treatment affected their mental health. Whether you love them or loathe them, you can't deny the fact that they’ve had a pretty rough time. We also discuss Piers Morgan, why the monarchy needs to modernise and exactly who made the skin colour remark! Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Team Balenciaga vs Team Boohoo
In this episode, we discuss all things brand! We talk about our favourite brands, celebrity brand collaborations and brands that were popular over the years. We explore whether with age we become more comfortable with brands that were less favourable back in the day. We also ask whether we feel it's important to match the styles of our significant others, whether it be high street or designer? This episode is dedicated to all 80s babies. Enjoy! Ni and Sim
#freebritney - How did it come to this?
Unsure Movie Night - The Education of a Negro
Reality TV? It's a no from us!
Lockdown 3.0 - Managing Your Mental Health
In this episode, we're joined by Counsellor and Psychotherapist Karen Hartley to discuss the effects of lockdown on our mental health. England has been plunged once again into a national lockdown and we're all feeling pretty crap! Using Karen's expert knowledge, we question whether the government should be doing more to promote positive well-being and Karen provides some well-needed tips and tricks to make us feel better at home. Read more about Karen's work at www.karenhartley.co.uk or Instagram @therapy_heals
Musical Memories - Our Favourite Eras
New Year, New Drop - Our 2020 Round-Up
In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of our 2020. From our personal relationship woes to our feelings about the BLM protests. And of course, it wouldn't be a 2020 recap if we didn't discuss all things Pandemic - entering lockdown, the lockdown heatwave, homeschooling and not being able to meet the squad! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Enjoy! Ni and Sim
The Festive Show
Daddy’s Girls - Being a Father to Daughters
The COVID-19 Vaccine - Are we in or out?
In this episode, we discuss one of the UK’s hottest topics - the COVID-19 Vaccine. How do we feel about it? Do we want to take it? While it seems that taking the vaccine is optional for now, how likely is it that it will become mandatory and if it does, what could this mean for all of us? We also discuss the decision-making process and what happens in instances when parents disagree on whether to vaccinate their child. Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Our bodies - Are we our own worst critics?
A Man's Wandering Eye - is Evolution the Reason?
Three Friends, Three Cultures, Three Points of View
The US Presidential Election - One Voter’s View
#ENDSARS Understanding The Movement
Keepin’ It Real - Let’s Talk Romance
Diary of an Unapologetic Black Man
In this episode, we speak once again to Julian and discuss how a strict upbringing, a predominantly white middle-class schooling and a red-brick university education helped to shape the man he is today. We also ask whether these experiences have stopped him from getting caught up in the stereotypical view of ‘a black man’ in today's society and why making his impassioned speech at the Birmingham BlackLivesMatter protest was so important to him. Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Two Women, Two Journeys - in partnership with UCB
In this special episode, we discuss our career journeys. 2020 has definitely highlighted the continued struggles of black people in modern society. How has this affected us in the workplace and does the fact that we are women make it even more difficult? This episode is in partnership with University College Birmingham (UCB) as part of Black History Month. Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Normalising Miscarriage
Big Boys Don’t Cry
A Shooting, a Facelift and a Pandemic
What is Influencing the Younger Generation?
Instagram Versus Reality - Are We Comfortable Being Mediocre?
Online Dating - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Have We Become a Generation of Takeout Foodies?
Our School Experience – The Highs and Lows
In this episode, we give you the rundown of school-life. During our pilot, we touched on the debate of whether we would send our children to a single-sex, faith school. It sparked numerous conversations within our peer group so we decided to revisit the subject and discuss some of our experiences in more depth. From school trips, to cookery baskets and hockey sticks! We think you’ll like this one! Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Having Children, Establishing Routines and Finding our ‘New Normal’
In this episode, we explore our individual experiences as new parents. How did we cope? What did we do? What would we change? We discuss the pressures of finding what we consider our ‘new normal’ as well as establishing our roles as parents and our attitudes towards accepting change – both in our personal and professional lives. Enjoy! Ni and Sim
Mutton Dressed as Lamb - A Man's Perspective
In this episode, we're told some home truths about what's considered reasonable attire for women of our age. We explore turn-offs for men when it comes to dress sense and we also touch on some key relationship topics. Enjoy! Ni and Sim