Welcome to episode 12 of #SugarcoatThePodcast! I'm joined by Monique aka Skinfiltrator to discuss all things skin and the world of content creation. We've had a few content creators/influencers on the podcast but in this episode we delve into the business side of things - finding good management to avoid the influencer pay gap, creating content while going through depressive episodes and choosing brand deals that don't jeopardise your integrity! This episode was filmed around Valentine's Day so listen to hear about my pathetic Valentine's Day and a VERY wild one for Monique. Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

After a little hiatus, I am back with episode 11 of #SugarcoatThePodcast and I am joined by Ndouri! On this episode we discuss the apps - both dating apps and those corporate applications and failure in both areas with some lessons we learned along the way. We also discuss the idea of living your raps and how sometimes, we can admittedly be inconsistent with it, especially when it comes to cancelled artists. Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

Our first crossover episode (and a two part one at that)! This episode which is part 1 in the crossover between Sugarcoat The Podcast and relationship and sex podcast, Chirpse Hurts is one where we get deep! Unfortunately this is solely audio due to a different studio being used but it’s for the best because we almost got emotional at times loool. In this episode recorded on the eve of SZA’s S.O.S drop we discuss the concept of being 20 Something (also the name of her song from her debut album CTRL) and cover a magnitude of topics from being messy and making mistakes, religious trauma, being a good person and forgiving yourself.

Tune in for a special ep hosted by myself (@hayaat_nk) and Chirpse Host co-hosts Glow (@glowiny) and Shar (@sharloola).

On episode 8 of #SugarcoatThePodcast I sit down with a Sugarcoat fav Femi and newbie Abibat, natural hair influencer and tiktokker.

We discuss the viral TikTok Abibat made regarding the typical Black British look women typically sport where she urges women to consider whether they adhere to the aesthetic because of genuine desire or pressure to align with what is popular.

Given the ruckus it made across social media, Abibat clarifies her intention and opens the floor for Femi and I to give our two cents.

Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

For this episode of #SugarcoatThePodcast I’m joined by Caleb Kumiko, 6th form college dropout turned director and screenwriter! Caleb discusses his journey into his career from the decision-making process behind leaving 6th form to his first job in the industry on the popular Youtube show, Bad Canteen produced by the controversial company, Kyra TV. Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

Niko Sundai hops on the pod to discuss everything from her influencing journey (and the strategy behind her success), body dysmorphia, hyper independence and manifestation.

On this episode of #SugarcoatThePodcast me and one of my best friends Albert decide to be birds and discuss all the latest twitter tea that’s entertained us this week. That bird app can be useless but listen to episode 5 to hear our takes on the latest nonsense we saw on our TLs

On episode 4 of #SugarcoatThePodcast we have a Sugarcoat fav back on, Anaïs who joins me for what I can only describe as a rant. We discuss being fucking for real, aka being realistic about things going on in the UK right now from astonishing GCSE results, the state of black businesses and the reality of living in Tory Britain. Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

For this episode, we’re joined by plus-sized influencer Jamelia also known as Jamelia Got The Juice! We discuss her introduction to influencing, navigating the industry and establishing an online identity while being aware of the way brands tokenise plus-sized women, especially plus-sized black women for monetary gain. Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).

Anaïs is back this week with my friend Femi to discuss friendship and being a Damn Good Friend (DGF). In this episode of #SugarcoatThePodcast we explain our personal definitions of friendship and being a good friend, the importance of not conflating acquaintances with friends, friends who serve different purposes (especially in the creative industry) and the unfair stigma of a high-maintenance friend. Listen to the full episode to hear some dilemmas that we honestly thought were too wild to be true! Hosted by me, Hayaat (@hayaat_nk).