Bittersweet Podcast

Welcome to Shifting Culture, a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of accomplished & Inspi women of colour. This month we caught up with singer and songwriter Mwanje Tembo. We spoke to her about her creative journey, her experience navigating the music industry in Australia, self-love and life transitions, as well as the inspiration behind her upcoming EP 'Seasons'.

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Have you ever been in a one-sided situationship, where it feels like the other person is almost delusionally into you? Or maybe you are on the delusional one? We discussed this and compatibility in relationships this week! We also talk about entitlement, feelings and reactions and whether it is possible to come back from the ‘ick’ in a relationship.

QOTW: What are your friendship turnoffs?

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This week we discussed racism in reality TV. Specifically shows like Love Island, which lacks diversity and highlights the European beauty standards that to this day remain the ‘preference’ of the majority. We also talk about the unfair burden of representation and the sense of accountability Black women face when appearing on reality TV shows.

QOTW: What does self-care look like to you?

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This week, we are talking about productivity guilt, hustle culture and burnout. Popular culture and social media tend to teach us that overworking to the point of exhaustion is not only normal but an expected part of ‘success’. What people don’t talk about is the stress, guilt and burnout that accompanies this mentality. Tune in this week to hear our thoughts and personal experiences.

QOTW: What are your thoughts on Rihanna’s billionaire status?

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Welcome to Shifting Culture a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of accomplished & inspirational women of colour.

This month we caught up with 22-year-old, Melbourne-based, writer, podcaster and social media guru, Maggie Zhou. Maggie shares with us how she built her career as a content creator, her relationship with fast fashion and shared some tips on how to create your own opportunities in the creative industry!

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This week, we are talking BBL’s and plastic surgery. The number of Brazilian butt lifts performed globally has risen 77.6% since 2015, making them the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery in the world. In this episode, we break down why we think this is...are these new images just trends or are they here to stay? The influence of social media and whether we think the body positivity movement is switching things up.

QOTW: Do you feel like you need to choose between financial stability and a lifestyle you want to live?

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This week, we discuss the difference between a ‘good’ person and the ‘right’ person in a relationship. Have you ever dated someone and wondered why they seem so perfect, yet it just doesn’t feel right? We certainly have and are here to break down why this can happen!

QOTW: When is a relationship more likely over, when the guy is emotionally tapped out or the girl?

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In this weeks episode, we talk about racism in sports. There has been a lot of madness happening over the past couple of weeks, from the banning of the Soul Cap to the disqualification of two Namibian sprinters for naturally high levels of testosterone. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have uncovered troubling and problematic themes. We also discuss the racist threats and abuse black English football players received after missing penalty shots during the recent Euro final.

QOTW: Should Black women, wearing their bonnet/headscarf on the first night, with their man be an issue?

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Welcome to Shifting Culture a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of accomplished & inspirational women of colour.

This month we're speaking with Sky Thomas (aka Soju Gang), multidisciplinary creative, DJ, designer and influencer. Aside from her infectious personality, Sky offers so much depth in this conversation. She shares with us her creative journey, her experience growing up as an Indigenous Australian woman, her take on performative activism, the importance of community and much more.

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This week we're discussing the daunting reality of making career-changing decisions. Finding the right job is never a linear process, tune in to hear our take on what taking calculated risks looks like, how to identify new opportunities and understanding short term gratification as opposed to long term success. We also talk about our personal experiences sacrificing job security to find something more aligned with our passions.

QOTW: Do you think the temporary suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson from the 2021 Olympics was justified?

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