How You Feeling? w/Coco

A quick little chat sesh about recent customer service experiences. We've all encountered employees and companies that just don't want to help. How do we handle employees who do the bare minimum for us? Listen now.

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In a time when communicating with someone is so at-hand and instantaneous, why is it so difficult to reach out to people? If we value the person and their relationship to us, why do we perceive our messages as unwanted or even a burden? We chat with Jenn & Amy, from Caz & Kozy, about their friendship and how important it is to maintain an open line of communication.

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In a time when communicating with someone is so at-hand and instantaneous, why is it so difficult to reach out to people? If we value the person and their relationship to us, why do we perceive our messages as unwanted or even a burden? We chat with Jenn & Amy, from Caz & Kozy, about their friendship and how important it is to maintain an open line of communication.

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Jezebel - an impudent, shameless, or morally unrestrained woman. 

The portrayal of black women as lascivious by nature is an enduring stereotype. The descriptive words associated with this stereotype are singular in their focus: seductive, alluring, worldly, beguiling, tempting, and lewd. Historically, white women, as a category, were portrayed as models of self-respect, self-control, and modesty - even sexual purity, but black women were often portrayed as innately promiscuous, even predatory. This depiction of black women is signified by the name Jezebel. -Dr. David Pilgrim

Expanding on the topic of women and sexuality, I start to breakdown some of the stereotypes. If you would like to read more about this subject, I have linked a couple of articles:

‘Jezebel’ Is One Of Three Common Racial Slurs Against All Black Women And Girls

The Jezebel Stereotype

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Sometimes the missteps and indiscretions of our past shape who we are today in a positive way. In this episode, we talk openly about tales of shoplifting and how those experiences have given us a heightened sense awareness, and ability to recognize shoplifters while working in retail. We, by no means, condone or celebrate our past behaviour. We are not the same people we used to be. We use our powers for good now.

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Sex is an integral part of the human experience. And for far too long, the topic has been clouded in stigma, shame, and judgment, particularly from a religious stand-point. Sex positivity is a movement hoping to change that. Being able to have open and honest discussions about sex and sexuality and everything in between. But what happens when you bring abstinence into the conversation? Is it possible to be abstinent and sex positive? Absolutely. 

I am joined by Nayshma, who shares her journey with abstinence and how she balances this with her spiritual beliefs. You can follow her on Instagram @the.tangent.queen and also learn more about her side project @the.baddie.collective which focuses on BIPOC females with ADD & ADHD.

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How do we define failure? Is it literally just the opposite of success? Or could it be because something didn't meet our own or societal's expectations? It's safe to say that failure is certainly subjective. Our good friend, Akilah, joins us on today's episode and we share some of our personal experiences of what we have perceived as failures.

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A few thoughts about women and sexuality. How religious or conservative upbringing can compromise femininity and sexuality. And the double standard women often face when it comes to expressing said sexuality. In the book, "Untrue" it states that women go through a "ho phase": a right of passage; the sexual liberation of exploring your options. Why must it be labeled a phase for women?

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This episode was supposed to be a production session on how we plan our episodes but we got into the topic of friends and conversations. Often times, we just want to express some of the frustrations or emotions we may be experiencing, simply to let it out. We don't necessarily need advice. Most of the time, we already know what we need to do. All we really want is a sounding board. But this can be a challenge when the friend you are speaking with wants to impart advice, unsolicited advice. What's more is that this advice is something they should be taking themselves and you are left more annoyed than before. Our friends have good intentions, for the most part. But a good rule of thumb is if you aren't specifically asked for advice, don't give it. Do you agree?

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Introducing the premiere of Slay Your Weekend with Akilah! You've heard her on our show numerous times, bringing her knowledge and expertise on life, love, and all things relationships. Now, you can listen to a dedicated episode every Friday, right here on How You Feeling with Coco & Fran! We are so excited and grateful to have her come on board. She was already family.  Akilah Peynado is a Certified Life Coach who personalizes in Personal Growth & Relationships. She speaks on everything ranging from pop culture, to sexual positivity, to historical romance fiction. If you need advice, a good laugh, or you’re just bored…tune in every Friday @howyoufeeling for Slay Your Weekend w/Akilah.

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