In today's episode, we have some fun using the "Icebreaker" card deck from Best Self.  These are great for starting a conversation with someone new or a friend you're trying to build a deeper relationship with, and are more interesting and memorable than the standard “Where are you from?” and “What do you do?”. The deck can be used for one-on-one or group discussions. 

In this episode, we explore the following questions: 

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We all have and experience "enemies of progress!" But even your enemies can teach and grow you. In today's episode, we share our greatest lessons learned from an enemy, and how those lessons became part of our growth. 

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In today's episode, we share our take on the question, "What's your greatest accomplishment?", and realize that what brings us joy has little to do with our professional or academic successes. We also discuss the role of gender norms and expectations, as well as our upbringing in determining where our passions lie.  Special Guest: Temi Aregbesola-Okere, host of the University of Real Life with Dr. Temi.

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Ghana has dubbed 2019 as the Year of Return and has attracted black celebrities and many others back to the continent to celebrate and identify with the culture and heritage.  In this episode, we share our thoughts on why this migration is significant for both African- Americans and Africans in the diaspora, as well as its impact on the continent.   

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On this episode, we share tips on dating online successfully, and highlight tips shared by a friend who met his wife on match.com. 

Tips include:

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Meetup – a site on which like-minded people can get together to learn, do, and share new things

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While Mother's Day is a special day and a great opportunity to give honor to the women that have cared for and nurtured us, for some the day can be a tough reminder of who they lost, the children they have not given birth to, or the emotional difficulties associated with "motherhood".  In this episode,  we acknowledge those feelings, while honoring our mothers and the life changing lessons they've taught us.  Special guest: Adedolapo Faloye "the Yoruba Goddess". 

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In this episode, Ebony and Sherry talk with motivational coach and relationship expert Tobi Atte on dating.  The three share their thoughts on what dating is and what dating should be, the challenge of having width without depth (*snap snap*), and who should initiate and plan the first date. 

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In this episode, Ebony and Sherry talk with motivational coach and relationship expert Tobi Atte on dating.  The three share their thoughts on what dating is and what dating should be, the challenge of having width without depth (*snap snap*), and who should initiate and plan the first date. 

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In this episode, Ebony and Sherry kicks off the podcast's upcoming dating series.  Emeka (aka Freeway) joins them in a candid conversation  about the challenges of finding a mate in today's fast paced, swipe-left swipe-right dating scene.  The trio share their thoughts on the good and bad of dating websites and apps, dating outside of your race and the reasons why men are slow to commit today. 

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In this episode, we advise our younger selves.  Plus, we get silly and share some weird and immature things we've done... and still do, ha!  

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breath Easy" Balogun