EPI 52: ARE YOU GOOD? ft @janiellemckoy and @stacyannbuchanan

...the episode we have been wanting to do, we finally did and it is finally here! On this episode we talk to mental health advocate Stacy-Ann Buchanan and dyslexia advocate Janielle McKoy. Both are women that wear many hats but share the commonality of being advocates for things they have personally struggled with.

Throughout the conversation, they share their personal stories and experiences. Specifically, we discuss exactly what dyslexia is (what we thought we knew it to be is not it), and what it isn’t. We also discuss mental illnesses and mental health and what exactly that can look like, as well as the difference between depression and feeling depressed.

We are truly honoured to have both of these women on the pod. They give us insight on how to help people around us who may be struggling with a learning difference or a mental health issue. And we’re especially excited because both are of West Indian background so their stories are from people in our community, which is extremely important to us. In the West Indian or Black community, mental illnesses and learning differences can sometimes be viewed as stigmas and these two ladies have been working hard to change that. The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma it will become. We hope you gain some insight and feel just as inspired as we do.

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Find Janielle McKoy:

@janiellemckoy on Instagram

janiellemckoy.com

Find Stacy-Ann Buchanan:

@stacyannbuchanan on Instagram

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EPI 51: BLESS YOU, EFF YOU. On this week's episode, we discuss:

- EVERYTHING IS LOVE review and our anticipations for Scorpion

- the internet's mixed feelings about the recent passing of XXXtentacion; is it okay to be expressing joy when someone dies?

- MTV host Sway's "all women matter" stance around artist Nick Grant's "Black Woman" song

- Wale feels like being dark-skinned has held him back in the music world, do we agree?

- Kyrie finally apologizes to Kehlani

- we introduce a new segment called #BLESSYOU or #EFFYOU; find out who got a blessing and who got a cussing this week!

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EPI 50: FAKE OUTRAGE IS CANCELLED. On this episode, we discuss:

- "He Said, She Said, They Said, We Said" was amazing! Find out how the show went! (special shout out to Jude Anthony)

- The Warriors sweep the Cavs in their own city...hee hee..

- Nicki Minaj's controversial IG picture. Is it truly a "ridiculously and deeply irresponsible image"?

- Ladies, are we interested in men that "can't get no hoes"? Iman and Taylor vote "nah".

- 13 Reasons Why (...you shouldn't waste your damn time.)

- Jada Pinkett-Smith let Jaden move out at 15 and started masturbating at 9....

- We shout out two awesome listeners for their kind words and support!

We appreciate the love and support from all of you!

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WE'RE BAAAAAAACK!!! Missed us?

EPI 49: "YOU...GREASED HER?"

On this episode, we discuss:

- Rushelle's amazing trip France and our cringeworthy French

- Is Donald Glover cancelled because he has a white girlfriend? Can you be pro-black while dating someone white?

- Are pre-dates REALLY a thing?!

- #HeyKimKPleaseShutUp....

- Spotify's bold move of removing controversial artists' music from their playlists

- #TweetsFromTheStreets : do you care if a guy/girl that you turned down then moved on to your friend?

- Talk Up Pod's role in "He Said, She Said, They Said, We Said" poetry show on June 8th! - tickets at hstw.eventbrite.ca

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Odeen Eccleston.

Where do we start? She was BUYING property at 21 while we were all in the clurb buying bottles. Smh. Good thing is, it's never too late to join the real estate game. Join us on this special episode where Odeen tells us all about her esteemed real estate career and successful business, Wiltshire Homes Canada inc. She gives us all the tips and advice for real estate investing and developing. You will finish this episode feeling so inspired!

After all, Odeen is building elevators and marble wine displays in properties. What are you doing with your life??

We also discuss:

- #TweetsFromTheStreets: do people really make time for the things they want to or is that just a fantastical bunch of nonsense?

- Sealey tells a hilarious story of one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to her.

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On this week's episode we discuss:

- Kanye doesn't like black people.

- Shania Twain has betrayed us.

- Amber Rose's interesting way of teaching her son to respect women.

- J Cole's KOD

- Thinking of playing mas this year? We give you all our carnival tips and tricks with this week's #ListenerQuestion !

We are also sending out our love, prayers and condolences to all those affected by last week's tragedy on Yonge Street in Toronto. #TORONTOSTRONG

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*insert horns*

*insert drums*

*insert the coolest sashay runway walk your eyes will EVER see*

That's right, this week we have lived (barely) to tell the tale of #BEYCHELLA !!!!!!! Listen to our hilarious - borderline obsessive - take on Beyonce's LEGENDARY Coachella performance. WE LOVE YOU BEYONCE!!!!

Believe it or not, we also spared some time to talk about a few other things:

- Cardi B shows us at Coachella how she got pregnant in the first place...

- Nicki Minaj is back with some new music and Drake announces a June release date, woop!

- the impending gentrification of Toronto's Little Jamaica

- with the recent Starbucks incident, who's really at fault: Starbucks or the manager?

- Tristan Thompson is too damn big to be cheating in public #weseeyou

- Talk Up! is hosting an amazing Mother's Day charity event on May 6, 2018! Check out @sugarcaneenterprises for more details! Donate, come out and support!!!

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We're on our first episode post-anniversary and showing no signs of slowing down! On this episode we talked about:

- Drake's brilliant song "Nice For What" and the stunning visuals that go along with it

- Cardi B's debut album "Invasion of Privacy"

- Our #feelgoods of the week

- Women not being able to take a compliment from other women

- Everything being God's plan, or is it?

- We discuss another podcast called "The Bright Sessions" that's about everyday citizens that have super powers and choose which ones we'd want to have as well

- Listener Question: would you date a man that allowed his mother and sister to be overbearing in every aspect of his life?

Thank you for listening thus far and we hope you continue to. Press play and enjoy! :)

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On this episode we discuss...

- WHO?!? Had the audacity to bite Beyonce

On this episode we discuss:

- what drives us crazy with living with someone and how we deal (or don't) #deathtocrumbs!

- Rihanna vs. Snapchat

- the CRINGE-factor of grown men who stay in Shaderoom/Balleralert comments

- will Cardi B's rumoured pregnancy affect her career?

- DJ Envy: King of the Beige Rage

- OJ Simpson. He did it. He's a psychopath. So in theory, his counter has nuff crumbs.

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