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Happy Women's Day 23

Xennials - March 08, 2023 19:41 - 40 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
After being away for some time as life is really life'ing we are back with a quick episode to tell you all about what we have been up to and celebrate our wins with you this international women's day 2023.   We hope you enjoy and celebrate with the women in your lives too.   Love Tendai and J ...

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More To Us Than Twerking

Xennials - April 01, 2022 06:28 - 57 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
We’re back! Success can look different for everyone but why do we often feel the need to compete against each other as black women? In this episode, we unpack some of the expectations placed on us, from hypersexualisation to how we celebrate our wins. Join us as Season 3 continues...candid conver...

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The Strong Black Woman - Myth or Fact?

Xennials - January 09, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
How many times have we heard the expression 'Strong Black Woman'?  How long have black women felt bound by it, without ever really having a space to be vulnerable?  In the first episode of 2022, we attempt to unpack some of the complications derived from the problematic mantra and how it has imp...

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Pregnant in your forties?!

Xennials - October 31, 2021 22:01 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Welcome to Season 3!  It’s been a while and so much has changed! In this first episode of the season, Tendai shares her pregnancy journey- a story of loss and triumph. October was Baby Loss Awareness month and we wanted to spend some time shedding light on this sensitive area that often stays i...

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Making The Home The Heart

Xennials - September 16, 2021 22:53 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
What does it take to be a homemaker? With the upsurgence of home schooling, many parents are looking into the prospect of home schooling their children in order to provide them with the best opportunities available to them. In this episode, Lelita from @lelitastreats joins us to discuss her own e...

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Life is what you bake it!

Xennials - January 31, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
In this time of uncertainty, you may be exploring how to maximise your own skills,  step out of your comfort zone and venture into new territories. In this episode and as part of our guest series, we discuss foster care and adoption with Tashi, our multi-talented friend who has recently qualifie...

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To have and to hold

Xennials - January 09, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Do you believe in soul mates? You know,  that special person made just for you like a match made in heaven? Or is that all too good to be true? In this episode, we are joined by Latoya ‘T’ in discussing relationships in their varying stages from dating to marriage, finding true love, maintainin...

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Catching flights not feelings

Xennials - November 22, 2020 02:48 - 58 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Has the thought of travelling solo ever crossed your mind?  Have new travel restrictions got your itching to hop on the next flight out? In this episode, we sit down with our guest Keturah to explore the world of travel and all the joys (and some horrors ) that come with it.  Keturah sheds light ...

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She is the Boss

Xennials - November 08, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
What does it take to be a boss?  In our second episode of season 2, we chat with our guest, multi-award-winning business consultant, Daniella Genas, founder of She’s the Boss International  Join us as we find out more about the woman behind the business and discuss what it’s like to found and ma...

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Looking ahead

Xennials - October 25, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
It is the start of season 2 of our podcast and we're excited to kick start it with the distinguished Mama Christine, J's mom.  How far have you looked ahead?  What is it like to experience menopause?  What will you do after retirement?  Join us as we discuss these issues, touching on Dr Christi...

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1 year, life & death

Xennials - September 29, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Forty and absolutely fabulous!!! Happy birthday to us!  We cannot believe a whole year has gone by and what year it has been!  In our last episode of this season, join us as we reflect on turning 40 this year, our journey as podcasters, and our goals for the new and upcoming second season.  --...

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Just like Music....

Xennials - August 14, 2020 19:10 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Bob Marley sang "One good thing about music: when it hits you feel no pain!"  What would we do without the joy of music, endlessly providing the backdrop to our lives? There’s no doubt that music has the power to transform, uplift, and motivate and has been with us from the beginning of time. ...

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Super malt and Plantain

Xennials - July 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Ever paused tentatively at which box to tick whenever you have to fill out a form? Black African, Black Caribbean, Black British, Other? What’s the difference? After a brief hiatus, we’re back to discuss what it means to be a part of the African... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...

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Is America cancelled?

Xennials - June 04, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
America, in fact, the world is reeling with images of protests all in the wake of the recent murder of George Floyd.  What will it take for the violence perpetrated against Black people to end? How many more lives will be sacrificed before voices are... --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

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Pass the baton Pt.2

Xennials - May 13, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
We continue to share the experience and advice we would give to the younger versions of ourselves. As part 2 of our 'Passing the Baton' series, we’re excited to welcome our very first guest: Miss Romella Nicholas, J’s beautiful daughter.Follow on insta:... --- Send in a voice message: https://...

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Passing the baton Pt.1

Xennials - April 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
If you could speak to the younger you what would you tell yourself? Inspired by @dearblckgirlz’s initiative, we share some gems that we and those around us have found invaluable in the journey towards self- actualisation as black women.  So much to... --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

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Passing the baton Pt.1

Xennials - April 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
If you could speak to the younger you what would you tell yourself? Inspired by @dearblckgirlz’s initiative, we share some gems that we and those around us have found invaluable in the journey towards self- actualisation as black women.  So much to discuss this is part 1.  Email us at xennials@...

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Pass the remote

Xennials - March 30, 2020 22:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Self-isolation. A year ago these words bore little or no significance. And now? It’s becoming our new normal. How have you been spending time and staying sane? Join us in our first remote recording as we discuss:— what this trying period means for us... --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

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Let's be positive

Xennials - March 11, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Since the start of 2020 the world has been bracing itself against a pervading sense of doom.  With all the worries of disease, plagues, and threats of war, if worse comes to worst are we ready? What do we do? In this episode we discuss: The coronavirus and other disasters plaguing 2020. The dis...

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Let's be positive

Xennials - March 11, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Since the start of 2020 the world has been bracing itself against a pervading sense of doom.  With all the worries of disease, plagues, and threats of war, if worse comes to worst are we ready? What do we do?In this episode we discuss:The coronavirus... --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

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Gyalintines

Xennials - February 17, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Valentines has come and gone....but February is still here.  Anyway, where is your boyfriend? LOL. Check your friends all relationships count and matter, not just romantic ones.  Some of us ladies can get caught up in the notion of valentines especially... --- Send in a voice message: https://...

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2020 20_Plenty

Xennials - February 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
#2020vision the word of the decade.  What is your vision? What do you see?  Wishing you a very happy new year as we question if this is really a new year with all the cold and dim dark days as continues from our last episode.   A quick cast from your ladies with big birthday wishes; Happy 40th t...

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2020 20_Plenty

Xennials - February 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Discussing everything 2020 vision shared and personal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xennials/message

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Women at work

Xennials - December 13, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
When we’re at work, it’s about doing multiple jobs in addition to our roles....decode and smile. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xennials/message

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Our whole self at work

Xennials - December 13, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Intimidating vs assertive; aggressive vs passionate: how are black women perceived in the world of work? Can your hairstyle cost you your job? How loud is too loud? Do you wear make-up to work or not? In this episode, we explore the hurdles we face as black women in the work environment and how...

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The Big C

Xennials - November 28, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes ★★★ - 2 ratings
Discussing the big 'C' and the fears associated with this modern disease with some suggestions on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xennials/message

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Ain't nothing like the old skool

Xennials - November 12, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
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We are Xennials

Xennials - October 23, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Xennial. It’s not a word that you hear very often. You’re probably more familiar with terms like Baby Boomers, Millennials and now Gen Zs. We hadn’t really heard about it ourselves until we were looking for names for our podcast. When we did, we thought it was a perfect way to describe our own g...

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We are Xennials

Xennials - October 23, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 2 ratings
Introducing to the world the Xennials podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xennials/message

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