Oh Lawd, Here We Go Again!

Have you ever just woken up with body pains and aches for no known reason? If not, then you must not be 30+ so give it time. The ladies do their weekly catch-up on aging and on how cycling hurts the lady parts. Sherene’s cycling bike is the definition of “no pain no gain”. 

As they dive into the main topic, “Advocating for yourself: In work and life”, they share important information that they have both experienced that adults do not share enough with young people growing up. They discuss requesting promotions and increases, being willing to move to another company, and realizing that “NO” isn’t the worst thing you hear in life. Companies do not usually reward based on merit if you do not recognize that you are worthy of the reward. Be your biggest cheerleader and let them know your worth. 

In the Bible breakdown, they cover Genesis 11 and why God thought humanity was too powerful when they all spoke the same language and worked together to achieve goals. It speaks a lot to the divides in today’s society.

Finally, the historical fact of the week is about the portable mini-computer that is many people’s lifeline…the cell phone. Would you pay the equivalent of $9,100 for a cell phone that was the size of a brick? Well, you would if you wanted to be one of the first to have the revolutionary technology.

The girls jump right in to this week's topic discussing if a college degree is worth it. Nichole and Sherene weigh out the pros and cons with going to college and what a degree may or may not do for you. They also talk about their experience with having a degree and give their opinions on this in relation to finding a job and if their quality of life is better.  

For this week's bible breakdown, they go over Genesis 10.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was phenomenal woman who has accomplished so much in her lifetime. It is up to us to keep her legacy alive and to fight for what is right. Make sure you are registered to vote and if you are not sure if you are registered, the link to check is below. 

https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote

Not even Covid-19, forest fires, or 2020 could stop PUMPKIN SPICE SEASON!!!

In this episode, the ladies give you a little pumpkin spice history and how this trend has turned into the staple of an entire season. Pumpkin spice is not just for lattes anymore. Hear about some of the interesting things that also come in this delicious flavor. It goes as far as pumpkin spice toothpaste...YIKES!

Then, find out what happens to Noah once they get off the arch in Genesis 9. Hint: It involves someone getting drunk and naked.

The episode ends with a fun historical fact about the one of the most famous pirates in history, Ching Shih.

This week’s episode starts off with Sherene feeling bamboozled by these cookies she ordered. That’s what happens when you have a strong sweet tooth! Nichole is excited about her new board games and gets into an article she read about sharks living in volcanoes. Can we just say, 2020? 

The ladies dive in to this weeks main topic, adulting. They discuss their sides with this and come to realize that their upbringings were completely different which has them see all perspectives. They can agree though that adulting is not all that they thought it would be. Some days you just want to lay in bed and have zero responsibilities because you simply don’t want to “adult.”

For this week’s Bible breakdown, they go over Genesis 8 and Sherene realizes that maybe she can build the alter she has always wanted. 

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It was a busy week in the news starting with the shooting of Jacob Blake by police, followed by the shooting of protesters by 17 year old Kyle. This is further proof of how people of color are treated by the law. Jacob was shot because he might have reached for a gun, while Kyle was not initially stopped by police who responded to the report of a shooting, despite Kyle visibly carrying a rifle in the vicinity.

Nichole found out some crazy information and you really need to listen to this episode if you want to know what the USDA is allowing processors to do to your chicken. The ladies discuss whether it might be time to become vegetarian or is chicken worth eating cancer? They also talk about multiple cultures delicious ways of tricking you into vegetarianism without all the guilt and shaming.

The Bible Breakdown this week was for Genesis 7. The rain started and Noah and his family were the only ones to survive. 

Finally, did you know that one of your favorite treats was made by accident? Chocolate chip cookies were one of the tastiest mistakes of all time!

Vaginal steaming is apparently a thing that Sherene plans to have done, while Nichole is buying clothes that may not fit.

The ladies do a shoutout to an amazing fan..."Hey Mimi", before talking about Aunt Becky's ridiculous two month prison sentence that she probably won't even serve. 

Do you want a Splenda daddy/mama, Sugar daddy/mama, or a Honey daddy/mama? There are levels to the game baby, so know before you play. Sadly, Nichole might be too cheap and Sherene might want too much too fast.

And as promised, here is the link to the song that sparked this week's topic...Inayah "suga daddy"
https://youtu.be/_LWGxgajX6E

Bible breakdown:
Genesis 6….God did reduce our years because we are evil, and Noah is told to build an ark.

The historical fact for the week continues to  show that black women have lead the way in more places than we are taught. In August 1950, Althea Gibson became the first African American player to compete in a U.S. national tennis competition.

Sherene and Nichole learned that even when life is a struggle, the podcast MUST go on.

In this episode, the ladies talk about the transgender community and why it is important to listen to people in order to understand their point of view. The documentary Disclosure on Netflix was very helpful to the ladies on their journey for knowledge. They discuss how the black and LGBTQ+ community treat transgender people. 

They also review Genesis 5. How did people live so long?!!?! 

The episode closes with a bit of history about the first transgender surgery. 

If you haven’t heard of “White Rage”, then add it to your book club list because it is a book that everyone must read. Thank you FPL for sucking and sending Nichole back to paperback reading roots. 

Sherene discovered a whole new reality show diaspora of black women in the Real Housewives of Potomac. 

We also discuss Trinidadian Islamic State recruitment and fallout, as well as, musicians putting Trump on the do not play list, before getting to the topic of the week: Women Empowerment and Sex Work.

This episode was recorded before the WAP (by Cardi B and Megan the Stallion) music video controversy exploded. But it truly serves as a perfect example of what we speak to in the episode. Society needs to stop picking and choosing when it is okay for women to embrace their sensuality, even in regards to sex work. There is nothing wrong with a woman profiting from her sensuality as long as it is concentual. 

Finally, we cover Genisis 4. You get murder, lies, and lineage, before we leave you with a historical nugget…it only took 104 years for British Vogue to hire it’s first black cover photographer. Yup, it was long overdue and just happened last week. 

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Looking for a good remake to watch or good book to read? Well, we touch on a Netflix's "Reality Z" vs "Dead Set", and their black tv explosion. Hear about Sherene's new read "Good Vibes, Good Life", and how Demi Lovato's engagement ring costs the price of a mansion. 

Trump is still on the war path against undocumented immigrants in the census despite the constitution, but we are still better off than the three women sentenced to two years in an Egyptian prison for dancing on TikTok.

If you haven't gotten mesmerized into thinking it would only be a few minutes, to then realize that it is now midnight and you have to be awake in a few hours, then you haven't done TIKTOK. It is truly an entertaining and yet inspiring app. Yes, people dance and do silly things, but you can also find easy to digest tips and tutorials. As well as, use the app to bypass the mainstream media to get realtime videos out to the masses or just to prank the president. LOL.

Bible Breakdown for this week is Genesis chapter 3. Let's talk about the garden of Eden and why God isn't the one who doesn't want us to be nudist...human beings just can't handle all the sexy because the "serpent" made them do it.

Fun history fact, black people created the modern traffic light and home security system. Learn who and when by listening to this week's episode.

Join Sherene and Nichole as they discuss what was new for them this week. Sherene has started watching "Pose" and tried Yoga to regain her flexibility and reduce her anxiety. Nichole binged "Warrior Nun" and fell in love with a Netflix movie called "Old Guard".

They also touch on the Naya Rivera tragedy, Nick Cannon drama, the White House cutting the CDC out of the covid-19 data loop, and the possibility of the renaming of confederate named military bases.

If you are experiencing anxiety, or if you want to take control of your circumstances to begin self-actualization, then this episode is for you. The ladies take a dive into how covid-19 has influenced their mindset and encourage them to take back control.

The Bible Break down starts from the beginning Genesis 1 & 2. Hear how God created everything in 7 days when Nichole can't stick to a diet for more than 2 days. Nichole points out that Genesis 1:26 says "Then God said 'Let us make human beings in OUR image" (NLT), so is God non-binary gender conforming?

The episode ends with a little piece of history about kissing in Europe.