In My [Blank] Opinion

On this week's episode, Adora and Alex break down the difference between "mean girls," "shy girls," and "ordinary girls," the characteristics of each trope, and how the media doesn't allow for the average ordinary woman to fall in love. They catch up about new passions and interests, and daydream about second lives as wedding planners and professional tennis players. In "Wins and Fails," they discuss the recent competition show, "The Activist," and Met Gala show stopper, Quannah Chasinghorse.

Links and Resources Mentioned: Why Men Love Bitches By Sherry Argov, Youtube Video: Society vs. The "Average" Looking Black Woman,

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Original music and sound by Ibrahim Conteh (@eyebruheem)

On this episode, Adora and Alex are joined by Marième to talk all things Bachelor in Paradise, her upbringing in Senegal, and the complexities of being a legal justice advocate in an innately broken legal system. Adora and Alex share the latest takes on the recent BIP drama between Brendan, Pieper and Natasha. And in ‘Wins and Fails,’ Alex discusses Drake and Kanye featuring abusers on their newest albums and Adora gives her win to the ultra flirty red carpet moment between Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac.

Links and Resources Mentioned: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler, Adora's Spotify playlist.

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On this episode, Adora and Alex are talking about the concept of ‘white excellence,’ how that shows up across different media forms, and the need for more examples of this on screen. They check in about their unique values and how this specific language is empowering them to make clearer and more aligned choices. In ‘Wins and Fails,’ Adora discusses the leaked news that Matt James joining the cast of DWTS and Alex pokes fun at the DM drama surrounding Kourtney and Travis Baker’s PDA.

Links and Resources Mentioned: For those of you interested in connecting with your unique values, Adriene coaches recovering overachievers to build radical self-trust and create success on their own terms. You can learn about her work at her website or sending an emailing at [email protected]. 

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On this weeks' episode Adora and Alex are joined by Michelle Fujii to dispel myths about the US government, discuss nuclear weapons abolition and her family personal connection to the Nagasaki nuclear bombing. In 'Wins and Fails,' they discuss the Erika Jayne's scandal upsetting this season of RHOBH and Nedra Tawab's advice about "using real words."

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Links and Resources Mentioned: It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Atomic Cover-Up: Two U.S. Soldiers, Hiroshima & Nagasaki, and The Greatest Movie Never Made by Greg Mitchell, The legal titan and the ‘Real Housewife’: The rise and fall of Tom Girardi and Erika Jayne (LA Times), Hulu's The Housewife and the Hustler, Nedra's Nuggets Newsletter, Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab, Nedra's Instagram.

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On this week's episode, Alex and Adora are discussing what is means to be 25, quarter life crises and the life lessons they have acquired along the way. They also check-in with Alex about how she spent her birthday and how Adora is finding new career mentors. In ‘Wins and Fails’, they discuss the rich white people not bathing and gaslighting on the The Bachelorette.

Links and Resources Mentioned: Masterclass' "Designing Your Career" from Elaine Welteroth, More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth, The Doctor's Farmacy Podcast, In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life and Woman Code by Alisa Vitti, What the Rich Don’t Want to Admit About the Poor by Ezra Klein, The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now by Meg Jay.

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On this week's episode, Alex and Adora are talking about the all the summer books that are piquing their interests, fueling their fantasies and supporting their personal growth. They also explore the struggles of bringing your "authentic self" to work. In ‘Wins and Fails’, they discuss the Issa Rae’s surprise wedding and the internet’s reaction to Simon Biles’ mental health at the Olympic.

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Links and Resources Mentioned: Ancestral Apothecary School

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On this weeks episode, Adora and Alex are sitting down to answer your questions using insights from pop culture and media. The duo discusses working remotely in your early twenties, making new friends in a new city, and mindless TV shows to watch. In ‘Wins and Fails’, they discuss the red pill 'manosphere' and cardboard beds at the Olympics.

Links and Resources Mentioned: How The Matrix’s Red Pill Became the Internet’s Delusional Drug of Choice

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On this week's episode, Alex and Adora are joined by special guest and friend of the pod, Ibrahim (@eyebruheem) to discuss the latest season of the Bachelorette, his passion for music, and growing up Black and Muslim in San Jose, California. In Wins and Fails, they discuss the Euro Final ending in racist harassment from fans and the rise of niche newsletters.

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Link and Resources Mentioned: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks, The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, Isaiah Rashad's The House is Burning, Beauty IRL by Darian Symoné Harvin.

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On this week's episode, Alex and Adora are joined by Jillian to chat about America's Next Top Model, "smizing," and how to leverage your strengths. This is a must listen to episode, as Jillian shares her wisdom on how to pursue your interests and find success while doing so. In "wins and fail," they get into Black womens' treatment at the Olympics and a special moment on Bravo's Family Karma.

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Link to Resources Mentioned: Managing Oneself by Peter F Drucker, Atomic Habits by James Clear

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You don’t want to miss out Alex and Adora get into their unpopular opinions about beauty culture! They go into IG filters, pretty privilege, casting 20-years-olds as teens, and average Bachelors. They also discuss “outside” anxiety, Bachelor alumni & PPP loans, and the BET awards.

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