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April 15, 2018 EP 27. THE DAY BEYONCE SHOOK THE WORLD
Ring the Alarm!!! Its #Beychella
Me, myself ….and the rest of the world tuned in to see Mrs Beyoncé Knowles Carter, disturb our quiet Sunday morning, by shutting down Coachella 2018. Mo is joined by returning guests May and Tops as we “deep-dive” into how the Queen B literally shook the world. We discuss everything from costume design, the HBCU homecoming theme, the set-list and our best cameo performances.
The Destiny Child reunion took us back in time to the early 90s/00s, especially considering Kelly Rowland refuses to age.
Special mention to: Jay Z, Solange, Kelly, Michelle and even Miss Tina
ANNOUNCEMENT:
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
59 min
April 08, 2018 Platonic Friends & Exile In The Friend Zone: Episode 26
This week it’s a bonus episode, often after recording the conversation continues and some interesting topics and subjects can be brought up. After last week’s episode we kept the microphones on to discuss platonic friends, the friend zone and how to curve unwanted attention from so called admirers.
Mo is again joined Bode Sharp (@BodeSharp), Life Coach expert and Yvonne, co-founder of (@100WomenAfrica).
Listen to last week’s episode Long Distance Relationships and Cultural Appropriation, to learn more about our guests.
About our guests:
Bode Sharp: http://bodesharp.com/, @BodeSharp, Spread Love: https://soundcloud.com/bodesharp/spread-love
Yvonne, http://100womenafrica.com/, @100WomenAfrica
ANNOUNCEMENT:https://www.instagram.com/wenetworking/
@WENetworking on Instagram:
The empowerment of women of the African diaspora by utilising and accessing shared resources and skills. Follow on Instagram for events coming soon and DM to be featured if you have a project or business you want to highlight to the growing network.
Join the discussion
“#ColourOutTheBox”
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
53 min
April 08, 2018 EP 26. PLATONIC FRIENDS & EXILE IN THE FRIEND ZONE
This week it’s a bonus episode, often after recording the conversation continues and some interesting topics and subjects can be brought up. After last week’s episode we kept the microphones on to discuss platonic friends, the friend zone and how to curve unwanted attention from so called admirers.
Mo is again joined Bode Sharp (@BodeSharp), Life Coach expert and Yvonne, co-founder of (@100WomenAfrica).
Listen to last week’s episode Long Distance Relationships and Cultural Appropriation, to learn more about our guests.
About our guests:
Bode Sharp: http://bodesharp.com/, @BodeSharp, Spread Love: https://soundcloud.com/bodesharp/spread-love
Yvonne, http://100womenafrica.com/, @100WomenAfrica
ANNOUNCEMENT:
@WENetworking on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wenetworking/
The empowerment of women of the African diaspora by utilising and accessing shared resources and skills. Follow on Instagram for events coming soon and DM to be featured if you have a project or business you want to highlight to the growing network.
Join the discussion
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit the website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
53 min
March 25, 2018 Long Distance Relationships & Cultural Appropriation: Episode 25
Mo is joined by guest co-host Bode Sharp (@BodeSharp), Life Coach expert and special cameo appearance by Yvonne, co-founder of (@100WomenAfrica).
It’s a packed show this week discussing everything from Cultural Appropriation, Cardi B pregnancy rumours and the effects on her career; also asking the question are traditional gender roles still relevant in 2018? Mo and Bode discuss their experience in long distance relationships and explore what it takes to make love work, no matter the distance.
About our guests:
Bode Sharp: http://bodesharp.com/, @BodeSharp, Spread Love: https://soundcloud.com/bodesharp/spread-love
Yvonne, http://100womenafrica.com/, @100WomenAfrica
Highlights of the Week:
Bola Sol http://www.bolasol.co.uk/2018/03/20/imposter-syndrome/
Mary Spio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OrfyvfCus
Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood & Bone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Blood-Bone-Sneak-Peek-ebook/dp/B076PG55PM
Join the discussion
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 16 min
March 25, 2018 EP 25. LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS & CULTURAL APPROPRIATION
Mo is joined by guest co-host Bode Sharp (@BodeSharp), Life Coach expert and special cameo appearance by Yvonne, co-founder of (@100WomenAfrica).
It’s a packed show this week discussing everything from Cultural Appropriation, Cardi B pregnancy rumours and the effects on her career; also asking the question are traditional gender roles still relevant in 2018? Mo and Bode discuss their experience in long distance relationships and explore what it takes to make love work, no matter the distance.
About our guests:
Bode Sharp: http://bodesharp.com/, @BodeSharp, Spread Love: https://soundcloud.com/bodesharp/spread-love
Yvonne, http://100womenafrica.com/, @100WomenAfrica
Highlights of the Week:
Bola Sol http://www.bolasol.co.uk/2018/03/20/imposter-syndrome/
Mary Spio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8OrfyvfCus
Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Blood & Bone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Blood-Bone-Sneak-Peek-ebook/dp/B076PG55PM
Join the discussion
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Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
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Visit the website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 17 min
February 25, 2018 Black Panther Review: Feat Tech Industry Insiders: Richard (@AmpleryRichard) & Seun (@iShobande): Episode 24
On this bonus episode Mo is joined by Richard, digital advertising expert at Google and Seun, brand strategist at Facebook, to discuss the recent Black Panther movie. WARNING SPOILERS!!!
Including: the representation of Black women on screen and asking the question was a Killmonger true villain or simply misunderstood?
We also consider the concept of Wakanda representing an African utopia untouched by outside influences and colonialism, or are we (black people) simply pushing too much emotion onto what is essentially a Marvel Superhero Comic book film?
Richard and Seun consider the parallels between the need for diversity in Hollywood as well as the Tech industry, and the steps being made to influence positive change.
Special mentions to: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and the queen Ms Angela Bassett
Highlights of the week: Stormzy recent Brit Awards performance
Guests:
Richard (@AmpleryRichard)
Seun (@iShobande)
Colour Out The Box Podcast, unfiltered and unapologetically fresh conversation between friends
Join the discussion
“#ColourOutTheBox”
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 6 min
February 25, 2018 EP 24. BLACK PANTHER REVIEW: FEAT TECH INDUSTRY INSIDERS: (@AmpleryRichard) & (@iShobande)
On this bonus episode Mo is joined by Richard, digital advertising expert at Google and Seun, brand strategist at Facebook, to discuss the recent Black Panther movie. WARNING SPOILERS!!!
Including: the representation of Black women on screen and asking the question was a Killmonger true villain or simply misunderstood?
We also consider the concept of Wakanda representing an African utopia untouched by outside influences and colonialism, or are we (black people) simply pushing too much emotion onto what is essentially a Marvel Superhero Comic book film?
Richard and Seun consider the parallels between the need for diversity in Hollywood as well as the Tech industry, and the steps being made to influence positive change.
Special mentions to: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and the queen Ms Angela Bassett
Highlights of the week: Stormzy recent Brit Awards performance
Guests:
Richard (@AmpleryRichard)
Seun (@iShobande)
Colour Out The Box Podcast, unfiltered and unapologetically fresh conversation between friends
Join the discussion
“#ColourOutTheBox”
Twitter: @colouroutthebox
Instagram: @colouroutthebox
Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: [email protected]
Visit the website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com
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Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “
1 hr 6 min
February 19, 2018 EP 23. “I’M SINGLE UNTIL I’M MARRIED” FEAT DATING EXPERTS: DAYO (@AfriClick) & RAY (@AjikeAjoke)
This week it’s a dating and relationship special, Mo and Jay are joined by two guests:
Dayo, dating expert and creator of AfriClick a social discovery app for African and Afro-Caribbean professionals.
Ray, the driving force behind #BGR.LDN (Black Girls Rule London), which is a supportive community established to mentor and empower young Black women.
On our first ever extended episode we are covering a plethora of topics, including:
The Idris Elba conundrum, should you date someone who doesn’t want to marry?
Cultivating new “friendships”, whilst in a relationship, touching upon how Jhene Aiko started her relationship with Big Sean.
Dating divorcees do’s and don’ts.
Looking for potential in a prospective partner.
Mo’Nique Netflix Boycott.
Celebrity baby names Vs African names
Should a portion of the profits from the Black Panther Movie franchise go to supporting the black community?
**Highlights of the week:***
AfriClick is a new app that helps professionals & creatives of African & Afro Caribbean heritage, connect through their culture for networking or dating. Head to www.africlick.com to pre-register for the April 2018 Beta Launch.
www.africlick.com
Twitter: @AfriClick
Instagram: @AfriClick
#BGR.LDN presents: Vision Board and Speed Mentoring party, held at ThoughtWorks London.
Www.bgrldn.com
Twitter: @bgrldn
Instagram: @bgr.ldn
1 hr 46 min
February 18, 2018 “I’m single until I’m married”, feat relationship and dating experts: Dayo (@AfriClick) & Ray (AjikeAjoke) : Episode 23
This week it’s a dating and relationship special, Mo and Jay are joined by two guests:
Dayo, dating expert and creator of AfriClick a social discovery app for African and Afro-Caribbean professionals.
Ray, the driving force behind #BGR.LDN (Black Girls Rule London), which is a supportive community established to mentor and empower young Black women.
On our first ever extended episode we are covering a plethora of topics, including:
The Idris Elba conundrum, should you date someone who doesn’t want to marry?
Cultivating new “friendships”, whilst in a relationship, touching upon how Jhene Aiko started her relationship with Big Sean.
Dating divorcees do’s and don’ts.
Looking for potential in a prospective partner.
Mo’Nique Netflix Boycott.
Celebrity baby names Vs African names
Should a portion of the profits from the Black Panther Movie franchise go to supporting the black community?
Highlights of the week:*
AfriClick is a new app that helps professionals & creatives of African & Afro Caribbean heritage, connect through their culture for networking or dating. Head to www.africlick.com to pre-register for the April 2018 Beta Launch.
www.africlick.com
Twitter: @AfriClick
Instagram: @AfriClick
BGR.LDN presents: Vision Board and Speed Mentoring party, held at ThoughtWorks London.
Www.bgrldn.com
Twitter: @bgrldn
Instagram: @bgr.ldn
1 hr 46 min
February 12, 2018 Nothing Beats a Londoner, All Shades Welcome: Episode 22
We are back earlier than usual with a new episode as a few things have happened.
Mo is joined by two new guest cost host, which includes: Tops, sneaker enthusiast (@ForTheLoveOfKicks_) and May, education specialist, who both bring their unique take on the week’s news.
This week’s topics include:
ITV, “This Morning” TV Show, discussing colourism:
Irene Major, a former model talks with TV personality AJ Odudu. Irene explains why she chooses to use skin lightening creams and even removes her wig live on air to further validate her argument.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhuRtqzeqYk
Valentine’s day plans, is Nando’s viable restaurant option?
Nike’s new TV advert “Nothing Beats a Londoner”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0j_CX1S2es
Our initial thoughts and the importance of representation
Highlights of the week:
Jhene Aiko London Concert
Justin Timberlake Super Bowl, Halftime performance (no Prince hologram)
Black Girls Rule London: Vision Board, Mentoring and Networking Event
www.bgrldn.com/
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Theme Music by: 1st 2 Know by Nangdo
46 min

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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.