Sufficiently Black

The time has come Sufficiently Black family... its the series finale of So-Called Oreos/Sufficiently Black! The trio explains why the podcast is coming to an end and share their thoughts on the word "oreo" now. Sufficiently Black explains how this podcast has shaped their perception on certain topics, reveal their expectations vs. reality while doing the show, and recap their favorite moments from the pod.

Until next time! Keep in touch...

Kia: @kiaswinton

Janae: @janae_larie

Amari: @amaridawn

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Sufficiently Black discusses their frustrations with the current fashion trends before sitting down with friend of the pod, David Clark (Main convo starts at 10:00). David shares how people approach him at work compared to his Black female counterparts in the office. David, Kia and Janae talk about their experience working at the same place and Kia reveals David was actually selected over her for his past role.

David on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camp.davidd/

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Sufficiently Black talks about Halloween, going to Carnival, and interactions with Caribbean men (interview starts around 00:18:00). The trio is joined by influencer Bukola Ayodele who discusses the pros and cons of Black people working in tech, her untraditional career path, and journey into personal finance. Bukola also shares how she started to gain a large following as an influencer and how she is actively fighting pay disparity in the influencing industry.

Bukola on CNBC Make It: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6u4tCi4cY

Bukola on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Bukola1

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Before getting into the main conversation (starts around 25:00), Janae and Kia discuss their comedy show experience and the trio debates on who is getting saved first on judgement day. Sufficiently Black unpacks what it means to be a "safe Black person" as an everyday person vs. a celebrity. Do you have control over being the safe Black person and can you change it? What does being the safe Black person entail and does it make you any less Black? The three also break down the standards and stereotypes of the safe Black person across gender.

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Before getting into the main conversation (starts around 23:00), Janae and Kia talk about "House of the Dragon" and the history behind "The Woman King." Friends of the pod, Rich and Will join Sufficiently Black giving the guy's perspective on if height effects dating, seeing interracial couples, the reality for black men vs. black women in corporate, why are toxic men popular right now, and why it's hard for men to be vulnerable. Its a long one, but good one!

Will: twitter.com/KingWill_The1st

Rich: www.instagram.com/keep_watching_rich/

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Sufficiently Black is back from summer break and ready to go! The trio briefly give their summer highlights before talking about the major changes they see in life in the start of their late 20s compared to their early 20s. The group discusses the astrological shift around 27, the advice they would give their younger self, and the lessons they have learned when it comes to their career, dating and family.

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For our last throwback episode of the summer, Sufficiently Black looks back at an interview with Celebrity Black Matchmaker & Dating Strategist, Jasmine Diaz! (Interview starts around 24:00)Diaz tells her fascinating story of starting a matchmaking business during a recession and answers all the questions you have for a matchmaker. Jasmine tells us what she looks for in terms of compatibility, the trouble she runs into for finding matches for clients and client horror stories! She explains why Black women are having a hard time finding a Black male counterpart, but also gives tips for online dating and her recommendations on the best dating apps for Black love seekers.

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Amari and Janae sit down with Calvin Williams, the founder of Freeman Capital, which is the first Black-owned automated wealth management platform in the country. Calvin explains his early relationship with money that led him into a career of finance and buying his first house at the age of 20. He breaks down the importance of black people establishing generational wealth and sites some alarming stats of the generational wealth gap between white and black people. Later, Calvin gives tips on how we can individually take steps to gain wealth to provide a better future for the black community.

Visit freemancapital.co

For So-Called Oreos listeners you can get the $65 monthly financial plan for just $15 a month with code: Freeman15

You can find Calvin and Freeman Capital on socials @freemancapital

Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

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We've all heard of the "ride or die" trope but is finding a ride or die partner actually obtainable? Before Kia, Amari and Janae get into the main topic(starts at 27:20), they discuss their trauma of white people loving Black-dominated sports and their issues with one of their favorites... Adele. The hosts explain the difference of the "ride or die" meaning from women vs. men, Janae seeing the "ride or die" mentality in her parents' relationship and their personal experiences acting as ride or dies.

Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

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It's a throwback episode for summer break! Before the main event, the hosts discuss their recent endeavors on dating apps and what has (or has not changed) one year after the death of George Floyd. The hosts explain the recent body changes they have noticed in their mid 20s and how they are coping with it. They also discuss the relationship between their bodies with sports in high school and how having a certain body type made them feel like oreos. Lastly, the trio touches on the current beauty standards and feeling insecure about your body while dating.

Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/EMERGING

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