In this episode, Slim and Thick discuss their recent international trip to Tokyo. They provide updates on their podcast and website, including the launch of their YouTube channel. They also share personal updates on their careers, with Thick transitioning to a new job and pursuing her LCSW, and Slim continuing to work at the same place. The conversation then focuses on their experiences in Tokyo, including their itinerary, the culture, the food, and the public transportation system. They recommend planning and organizing trips in advance and highlighting the importance of self-care and taking time off. Thick shares helpful tips and recommendations for traveling in Japan in this conversation. She discusses the convenience of shipping luggage, the benefits of packing cubes, and the amenities hotels provide. She also talks about the abundance of convenience stores and their variety of products. Thick highlights the importance of caring for your feet while traveling and suggests using insoles and soaking your feet in a bath. She also provides insights into using eSIM cards for internet access and navigating the public transportation system. Slim and Thick share their experiences at theme parks and recommendations for those long lines. She concludes by mentioning the resources on their website and social media platforms.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent concert experience and meet and greet with artist Mahalia. They talk about the affordability of tickets and compare it to other concerts they have attended. They also share their thoughts on concert etiquette and the importance of being considerate to other attendees. The hosts highlight the organized meet and greet process and the personal interaction they had with Mahalia. They also mention the joy of connecting with other concertgoers who share a love for music. The conversation discusses the concert experience, including the opener Alicia Creti and the main event Mahalia. The hosts share their personal experiences and highlight the unique aspects of each performance. In this conversation, Shannon and Caryn discuss their experience attending a Mahalia concert in Phoenix, Arizona. They highlight the formation of a friend group and the positive and organic atmosphere at the concert. They also share their stress-free experience and the excellent vibes throughout the event. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they recount their expensive shopping spree at CVS and their struggles with the hotel's AC and Wi-Fi. They contrast their experience in Phoenix with their previous trips to Las Vegas and discuss the kindness of strangers they encountered. Overall, they express their satisfaction with the concert experience and invite the community to share their own concert experiences and suggestions for future topics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent News

01:29 Review of Mahalia's Albums

06:11 Concert Etiquette

10:18 Affordability of Tickets

11:19 Small Venue Experience

19:03 Smooth Check-in Process

20:03 Personal Interaction with Mahalia

22:22 Connecting with Other Concertgoers

23:20 Concert Experience

29:19 Opener: Alicia Creti

39:58 Main Event: Mahalia

45:29 The Formation of a Friend Group

46:11 An Organic and Stress-Free Experience

47:09 The Best Concert Experience

48:02 The CVS Shopping Spree

49:14 The Hotel Experience

50:11 The Quest for Food

51:25 The AC and Wi-Fi Struggles

52:23 The Kindness of Strangers

55:21 The Contrast with Las Vegas

57:28 The Overall Experience

01:03:48 Engaging the Community

01:05:23 Inviting Suggestions for Future Topics

01:06:40 Closing Remarks

Music can do a many splendid things, it can heal and it can motivate. Slim and I LOVE our beats, but especially when we come across new music for us to enjoy. Sit down with your girls as we discuss this interesting musical experience and our personal reactions. Examining the artist Tove Love and her first independently released album, we review the synth-pop vibes mixed with lyrics that deal with subjects like dramatic love to self-doubt.

Disclaimer: The views in this discussion are ours and we are reacting to the work at hand. The interpretation is biased because we are seeing it through our lens and our own personal experiences, but we do realize that everyone experiences music differently. This is us sharing our thoughts and views of experiencing this art, which we encourage others to do as well. Nobody should strive to be anything they are not, but we should all strive to open to challenging our own views or exploring why we hold them. 

Chapters

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Songs Referenced

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The ladies sit down to get a bit tipsy and discuss some random topics. The ladies discuss community engagement, specifically the barriers that can be frustrating when you are trying to progressively engage in change in your community. The odds can seem to be stacked against you especially when it feels so overwhelming to have to overhaul your language, the way you spend your money, and who you support publicly. While these barriers are not an excuse not to try, the ladies also discuss why it is important to recognize those that are doing the work and trying. Also try to provide more means of addressing those barriers so that people can realistically engage without it putting them in a more vulnerable position. Slim and I try to allow ourselves some grace and we grow, so that we don't get too discouraged. We hope that others feel more encouraged and supported to make changes in this space as well. 

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PLEASE VOTE, local elections are extremely important and determine a great deal of the legislation that goes into effect on the state level. Local elections also matter because it can shift the power in Congress and Nevada is a battleground state this year with Arizona and several other states who could determine the legislative agenda for the years to come. Now more than ever it is important to get involved and to exercise that right to vote, especially because others are having that right threatened. Sit down with us as we go through the ballot to discuss the different races, the positions up for election, and why voting in every race matters.

Polling Stations and Locations: 2022 General Election - Early Voting Sites & Polling Locations

For more information on voting please check out our website and the Political Engagement Resources.

There is more information as well on our Local Government Page which explains the different duties of each branch of our state government. 

Democratic Socialists of America - Las Vegas Chapter has a comprehensive Voting Guide to help with filling out your ballot.

Battle Born Progress has a 2022 Voting Guide that explains the 3 Ballot Questions. 

The Nevada Independent has a section dedicated to examining the judicial candidates on the ballot check it out here. 

The Nevada Current has information on policies and candidates as well. 

The ladies are here to be messy!!! Join us as we sit down and talk about the "Try Guys's Situation" and the ramifications for everyone involved. Slim gets on her soap box to give us the 101 on her thoughts on cheating specifically, while Thick discusses how grief and loss and present itself in another form such as losing a friend. It's spooky season so grab your drinking challices and join the conversation!

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The Slim and Thick Podcast is a space for those in the community. Join two black femmes as they unapologetically take up space to provide knowledge, resources, and dialogue on current important topics. From politics to Tik Tok, two sisters provide an inclusive space for community organizers and marginalized populations to gather for a moment in a space made for them. It's a labor of love from us to the community that we love to serve.

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Study And Relax by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5764-study-and-relax

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sit down with the girls and talk about licensing exams.... the preparation, the test anxiety, and the relief of getting it over with. We share our tactics and strategies on how we passed our respective exams. We give a vote of confidence to those about to take their exams, with a couple of laughs of course. 

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The Slim and Thick W.C. Podcast is a space for those in the community. Join two black femmes as they unapologetically take up space to provide knowledge, resources, and dialogue on current important topics. From politics to Tik Tok, two sisters provide an inclusive space for community organizers and marginalized populations to gather for a moment in a space made for them. It's a labor of love from us to the community that we love to serve.

On the website, you can access more information about the podcast as well as the resources that are utilized to provide content on the show!

Website: https://www.slimandthickwcpodcast.com/