Grow'd Up

Hello Grown Friend!

In this episode of Grow'd Up, Fernannd'O has a candid conversation with her friend Bonolo Mfikwe, who like Fernannd'O, lost her eyesight at a young age. They discuss the adjustments they had to make in their new reality as visually impaired children who were born fully sighted. They share their experiences of how they see the world and their fears of losing more sight. They also dive into the controversial topic of visually impaired women choosing potential fathers for their children based on economic class, physical appearances, and disabilities. Join Fernannd'O and Bonolo as they navigate the challenges of living with visual impairment and share their unique perspectives on life.

Hope you enjoy.

Talking points include:

1. Blind/Partially Sighted/Partially Blind/Visually Impaired

2. Should we have gone to therapy after loosing our sight?

3. Adjusting and accepting our new reality

4. Bonolo sees fire and Fernannd’O sees clouds

5. Women Choosing Fathers for Their Children

6. Fernannd’O chose Economic Class

7. Bonolo thinks about parenting as or with another visually impaired person.

8. What women offer in return for having a suitable father for their children.

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

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About Fernannd’O:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Music And The Mind w/ Melankolic MSM

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

In this episode of Grow'd Up, we'll explore the tricky balancing act of managing expectations in love. It's natural to have fantasies and hopes about what our love lives will be like, but sometimes those fantasies can get in the way of forming real, healthy relationships. We'll talk about how to identify when your expectations may be getting out of hand, and offer strategies for bringing your expectations back in line with reality. So, whether you're currently dating, in a committed relationship, or happily single, tune in for some practical advice on how to find the sweet spot between fantasy and reality in your love life.

Hope you enjoy.

Talking points include:

1. Expectations

2. Reality vs Fantasy

3. Balancing your own expectations with your partner's needs and desires.

4. Strategies for finding a healthy balance between reality and expectations.

5. Conclusion and key takeaways for listeners.

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

About Fernannd’O:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Music And The Mind w/ Melankolic MSM

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

In this episode, Fernannd'O and Kxdzaii discuss the powerful connection between love, relationships, and music. They delve into how different genres and songs evoke different emotions and how those emotions can shape our relationships with others. They also discuss the role of music in setting the mood for romantic moments and how it can bring people together. Finally, they explore how the lyrics of love songs can impact our views and experiences with love and relationships.

Talking points include:

1. The role of music in setting the mood and atmosphere of romantic moments

2. How different genres of music can evoke different emotions and feelings related to love

3. The influence of music on our perceptions and experiences of love

4. The connection between musical expression and the expression of love and emotions

5. The role of music in shaping our cultural understanding of love and relationships

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

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About Kxdzaii:

IG: @iamkxdzaii

Web: www.kxdzaii.co.za

Bookings: [email protected]

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

In this episode of Growed Up, Fernannd'O delves into the fascinating history of love and relationships. From the arranged marriages of ancient times to the dating apps of today, Fernannd'O explores how society's views on love and relationships have changed over the years.

Talking points include:

1. Hunter Gatherer Era.

2. Middle Ages Brought Romance

3. 19th Century women now have to do the work to get a suitable husband

4. 21st Century Social movement and transactional era

5. Where Are We Now gender war and menosphere

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

Happy festive friends!!!

Tis the season to be sloppy and I’m here to keep you in check. I know that December takes the blame for our lack of consistency in fact, it is the month most know to be filled with temptations thus making it hard for us to be responsible adults with real life responsibilities.

Well no more, this week I share muy thoughts on this concept and give you some tips on how to remain festive and productive.

Talking points include:

1. What does December mean

2. What I hate about it now

3. Tips to keep your goals alive

4. If you fall off just get right back up

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

As you all know by now, I am a visually impaired mom and if you didn’t know this, well,  SURPRISE!!!

I do share a lot of experiences as a blind mom on my other podcast with my co-host Miss Unique called “Mommys In The Dark”, however, I’ve never had this conversation on this show and I thought it would be a good one to doe with out good friend Kenny aka Melankolic the host of “Music and the Mind”.

I do hope that you find this one interesting and that you learn a little bit more about how blind people see the world.

Talking points included:

1. The idea when we were young

2. How we got here

3. Fears

4. Challenges as blind parents

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

This week I discuss trends that I followed but now confuse the living day light out of me

Talking points included:

1. Natural Hair Movement

2. Fitness Fad

3. Dietary Dilemma

4. Productivity

5. Motivational Talks

6. Self-care Saga

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

Join The Neon Bloom Productions Podcast WhatsApp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

Hello Grown Friend!

So excited to share with you our very first live podcast event.

We shared ideas with our live audience on how we can show up for ourselves I order to reach our full potential as women who suffer from visual impairment.

Talking points included:

1. Motivation

2. Discipline

3. Accountability

4. Consistency

5. Commitment

6. Inspiration

Hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to hit me up if you agree or disagree.

If you’d like to get in touch, drop me an email here:

[email protected]

About Fernanndo:

IG: @justfernanndo

Produced by:

Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

Keep up with us on social media:

Instagram: @neonbloom_productions

YouTube: Growed Up Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBrJIy7cjqPcEGn20yBaXA

www.neonbloom.co.za

For business contact:

[email protected]

More Podcasts:

Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

https://open.spotify.com/show/2huAteJcQF5x6cta8DOGYm

Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA