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  • A SEAT AT THE RED TABLE: Episode 46

    So the podcast is FINALY back after an extended hiatus. So much has been happening in the culture and in our personal lives, we had to take a well-deserved break, to re-balance so we can come back refreshed and ready to talk.

    ANNOUNCEMENT: Jay is continuing to take a break from the pod, but don’t be surprise if you hear her voice as a guest on future episodes. So going forward Colour Out The Box will be me Mo having simple, but important conversations with friends of the diaspora. I will be joined each week by guests host to discuss, whats going on in the culture, politics and stories about our lived experiences. Be ready to learn, laugh, cringe and maybe even cry as we navigate this strange concept of modern life.

    On this weeks episode, I’m joined by guest co-host May, to discuss:

    /Comic Relief and The Perception of “AFRICA”
    /Jordyn Woods Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith
    / Jussie Smollette Update
    /Gucci Boycot and black outrage
    / Being a solo-traveller, Pro’s & Con’s
    / SOLANGE album “When I get home”/

    Join the discussion, its always great to hear from you, #ColourOutTheBox .

    Make sure you drink enough water today and call a friend to say hi.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

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    Intro music: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    Outro music: “LoveChances” (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats: https://makaihbeats.net

    Via FreeMusicArchive.org

    1 hr 5 min
  • MERRY NEW YEAR… I THINK..: Episode 45

    Its the last episode of 2018!

    So we talk about:

    Dealing with awkward questions at the Christmas dinner table about your love life.
    Managing being alone during the festive period.
    Mo list her top TV, Film and Music for 2018.
    A quick chat about the King of RnB.
    Confirmation of what we are taking into 2019.

    Special announcement about the future of the podcast!

    join the discussion, its always great to hear from you, #ColourOutTheBox and share you best self-care tips.

    Make sure you drink enough water today and call a friend to say hi.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

    Twitter: @colouroutthebox
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    Intro music: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    Outro music: “LoveChances” (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats: https://makaihbeats.net

    Via FreeMusicArchive.org

    24 min
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF: Episode 44

    This weeks conversation centres around self-care. Mo and Jay discuss the effects of social media on our mental health and the unseen toll of consuming harmful imagery, often against black people. We share how we take a step back to maintain our mental health and remembering to reach out to friends with more than just a text message.

    join the discussion, its always great to hear from you, #ColourOutTheBox and share you best self-care tips.

    Make sure you drink enough water today and call a friend to say hi.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

    Twitter: @colouroutthebox
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    Intro music: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    Outro music: “LoveChances” (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats: https://makaihbeats.net

    Via FreeMusicArchive.org

    21 min
  • ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, WITH A SIDE OF BREXIT AND MICHELLE OBAMA TOO: Episode 43

    Its the 2 year anniversary of the podcast, so Mo & Jay take a trip down memory lane.

    Jay explains how BREXIT will effect her as a Black European.

    Talk also includes trying to get tickets for Michelle Obama’s book tour in London.

    Highlight of the WEEK:

    Red Table Talk and Widows the Movie.

    We just want to say thank you to everyone who has listened, been a guest on the show, subscribed and liked.

    Please listen right to the end as we share your views on the pod.

    join the discussion, its always great to hear from you.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

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    Intro music: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    Outro music: “LoveChances” (makaihbeats.net) by Makaih Beats: https://makaihbeats.net

    Via FreeMusicArchive.org

    1 hr 39 min
  • Faux friends, real friends, better than your friends: Episode 42

    his week Mo is joined by friend of the Pod May, to discuss:

    The Cassie Conundrum, is 11years a waste or time well spent?
    Thoughts on Black History Month becoming minorities month. Do you subscribe to the Wiley approach to friendship "My my enemy is your enemy". Also a quick chat about Kanye's Africa press tour, an exercise in rebranding.

    Highlights Of The Week:

    Africlick event featuring AJ Odudu at Campus London. The joys of attend a traditional Nigerian wedding.

    Check out Colour Out The Box, as part of Black History Is Now!!! on Spotify

    oin the discussion, its always great to hear from you.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    1 hr 1 min
  • THESE ARE MY CONFESSIONS & UNPOPULAR OPINIONS: Episode 41

    Mo and Jay, let it all out talking confessions and unpopular opinions. The kind that you dare not say out loud or even to your closest friends.

    We also talk diaspora wars including the recent controversy surrounding British Nigerian Cynthia Erivo, playing Harriet Tubman and revisit the discussion around Black British Actors, playing African American roles in Hollywood. #RepresentationMatters

    Highlight of the WEEK:

    Beast of no nation….

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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    46 min
  • NAPPILY EVER AFTER, REVIEW AND MORE: Episode 40

    We breakdown and review the hit Netflix Film: Nappily Ever After, staring and produced by Sanaa Lathan.

    Mo and Jay talk about their own hair stories, including relaxer horrors and natural hair in the work place, as well as giving their honest thoughts on the movie.

    Special mention to former Hollyoakes star Ricky Whittle and Lyriq Bent, for bringing the sexy to our screens....

    Other discussions includes Jay pondering work colleague Vs friends in the office. Whilst Mo takes a quick diversion into diversity in the boardroom.

    Highlight of the WEEK:

    Crazy Rich Asians!!!

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    “#ColourOutTheBox”

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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    59 min
  • STRATEGIC MARKETING & ACTIVISM: Episode 39

    Mo and Nathan ( @DjImpulseV1) breakdown the recent events on the timeline:

    Nike and Colin Kaepernick (Just Do It).

    Serena Williams.
    Cardi Vs Nicki at New York Fashion week.
    Tess Holiday, Cosmopolitan cover.

    We continue our previous conversation about female rappers.

    EP 19: A STORM IN A TEACUP
    https://soundcloud.com/colouroutthebox/ep-19-a-storm-in-a-teacup

    Diversity and body positivity in advertising, what represents an healthy body image?

    oin the discussion, its always great to hear from you.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    1 hr 2 min
  • SUMMER HOLIDAYS, STAYCATIONS & OVER-WEIGHT BAGGAGE : Episode 38

    On this weeks episode Mo and Jay discuss:

    The drama around planning a group trip.

    Cheap holidays and “staycations”.

    Budget airlines and cabin baggage horrors.

    Hope you are enjoying the bank holiday weekend, why not join the discussion, its always great to hear from you.

    “#ColourOutTheBox”

    Twitter: @colouroutthebox
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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    41 min
  • SEPTEMBER ISSUES AND RELATIONSHIP LIES: Episode 37

    Mo & Jay are finally back and ready to talk all things:

    Beyoncé and Rihanna – September Vogue Covers.

    Is it ever ok to lie in the early days of a relationship?

    Our review of Yvonne Orji (aka Molly Insecure) one women comedy special in London. @YvonneOrji

    Flirting First and Shooting your shot:

    Dating Coach Annie White: https://youtu.be/adZaEaH7DTQ

    join the discussion

    “#ColourOutTheBox”
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    Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

    1 hr 21 min

About COLOUR OUT THE BOX

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On each episode, host Mo is joined by a guest for honest open conversation. We cover everything from the complexities of relationships, absurd happenings in pop-culture or even pondering identify and what it means to be Black, British and African. Just a few of the topics, we open up for discussion giving our personal perspective.

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