Hey guys! In this week's episode, we decided to answer some deep questions from an interesting thread we saw on Twitter. We discuss the ugly side of healing, some of our biggest fears, our thoughts on religion and one piece of advice we would give to our younger selves.

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Happy New Year! In this episode, we reflect on the year that was 2020 and let you know some of the lessons we learnt. We also dive into an incident which occurred in Lucia’s course group chat, which was rooted in racism. As we are fresh into the new year we also discuss our themes for this year and how it has been so far :)

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In today's episode, we sat down and discussed the release of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's hit single 'WAP' last year, whether songs like these encourage women's sexual liberation and what it means to be a feminist in today's world. We also touched on gender roles and whether our attitudes to traditional gender expectations within hetereosexual relationsips have changed.

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In this episode, we discussed our A level results, whether the government takes any accountability for their decisions, the BBC airing an employee saying the N-word, Shaun bailey's response to MP Dawn Butler if the police are really institutionally racist and whether the rich must give back, or is it up to them?

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In today’s episode, we discussed mental health and self-care. We touched on our own experiences with mental health issues, the impact of the pandemic on our mental health, attitudes to mental health within the Black community and some of the ways in which we practice self-care.

Here are some organisations below that support can support you with your mental health:

Black Minds Matter - @blackmindsmatter

CALM - @calmzone

Reign x Shine - @reignxshine

MilkHoneyBees - @milkhoneybees

Samaritans - Suicide Hotline - 116 123

Men’s Health Forum

Mind

Me Too

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In today’s episode, we sat down and discussed both of our educational journeys. With A-levels being cancelled due to the pandemic, we go through the effects Covid'19 has had on us, whilst also reflecting on our journeys up until this point. We also touch on what our future plans are, whether things need to change with the British education system and the advice we would give to young people who are looking to study A-levels. 

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Lucia: Instagram: @LifeOfSimplyLucia / @simplesttalks Twitter: @LifeOfSimplyL / @simplesttalks

In today’s episode, we sat down and discussed our individual business pursuits. With Sophie being the founder of The Kollab Network and Lucia the founder of SimplestTalks, we thought it was only right we shared more about what we do, why we started and some of the lessons we have learnt along the way. We also answered some of the business-related questions you asked us on our Instagram, so make sure you’re following us for any Q+A’s in the future!

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Link to the Social Media Strategy video Sophie mentioned: https://youtu.be/0rCUQj-q31c

 #BlackLivesMatter

Let's not allow this to just be a trend. We must fight every day until Black people are seen and heard. Until we have equal access to opportunities. And most importantly, until our lives finally, matter! 

Here are some of the organisations we mentioned: 

BLAM: Instagram - @blamcharity  

Operation Black Vote: Instagram - @operationblackvote

Milk and Honey Bees: Instagram - @milkhoneybees

Your Life More Life: Instagram - @yourlifemorelife 

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