The Breakdown with Mary Lawal

The Breakdown with Mary Lawal

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The Breakdown with Mary Lawal episodes

  • Red Flags Episode 6

    This week I’m joined with Omo, a long time friend to discuss Red flags and why we as black women sometimes overlook this occurrence. We also dive deep into the many examples of red flags that many black women face in our community and how we can walk away from situations that don’t benefit us.


    We also discuss our experiences as black women and the obstacles we face spotting red flags. In this episode we also explore what to do when you spot a red flag in a friendship and relationship and give tips to black women on how they can empower themselves and lift themselves from toxic situations.


    If you like this episode. Don’t  forget to rate it a 5 stars ⭐️. 


    Follow me on all social media to keep in touch:


    Instagram-iammarylawal 

    Twitter-MaryMlaw

    1 hr
  • The Impact of Colorism in the Black Community Episode 5

    This week I’m joined again by Zainab Apako and Tassy Mahers to discuss colourism in the black community and the division it has created and the insecurities and doubt it breeds. We also dive deep into the many stigmas’  dark skins that many black women face in our community and the role black men play in the scope of the colourism discourse. 


    We also discuss our experiences being darkskin and light skinself-loveourselves women and the obstacles we face embracing our selves. We also examine the role society and social media plays in projecting their doubts and divisiveness on black women and how we as black women can overcome this struggle and fight back against this narrative and uplift ourselves as women through self love.


    If you like this episode. Don’t  forget to rate it 5 stars ⭐️. 


    Follow me on all social media to keep in touch:


    Instagram-iammarylawal 

    Twitter-MaryMlaw

    51 min
  • Having Boundaries and standards Episode 4

    This week I’m joined again by Antonia. Join us as we discuss some hot topics such as boundaries and standards. In this advice week episode, we dive deep into what boundaries are, how to set them and how to ultimately walk away. We also draw on our experience and discuss instances where we felt our boundaries were being disrespected. How we navigated through that experience and also advise we would give.


    If you like this weeks episode don’t forget to like and share and rate this podcast 5 stars. If you want to connect with me feel free to follow me using the social media handles down below or through my email.


    IG- iammarylawal 

    Twitter-  Maryslay1

    43 min
  • Sexuality in the black community, why we need to do better Episode 3
    In this episode I’m joined with Zainab Apako and Tassy Mathers. In this podcast we discuss the stigmatisation of sexuality and the LGBT community. We explore why the topic is so taboo, we discuss the pressures that black children feel with all the factors they face such as rejection and in worst cases being disownment, we also take the opportunity to discuss the lack of understanding of intersectionality and how black members of the LGBTQ+ community find their pigeon holed into their sexuality becoming their personality.
    Join us this week as we delve into why clothes and labels and identify have intertwined for the younger black community and more so the members in the LGBTQ community, As we question the religious hold on the views of parents accepting their kids and the shame based African culture.
    32 min
  • Struggle Love Breakdown With Mary Lawal Episode 2

    This week Antonia is back on The Breakdown Podcast to discuss struggle love. In this episode we dive deep into the concept of struggle love, why it’s promoted in our community and what women can do to walk away from toxic and unhealthy love.


    Don’t forget to rate this podcast 5 stars ⭐️ if you liked this week episode. Also you can follow us on social media using the handles below:


    Instagram: iammarylawal 

    Twitter: MaryMlaw

    TikTok iammarylawal1

    36 min
  • Women Leveling Up In 2021 Breakdown With Mary Lawal Episode 1

    This week I’m joined with Antonia. Where we talk about all things leveling up and hypergamy. We cover a range of topics in this weeks episode. From dating to self worth to moving in actual silence when needed. 


    Please like or share on social media. Why not tell me what you think. You can find me at.


    Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/iammarylawal/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryMlaw 


    Antonia Instagram/ Antxniaomede

    52 min

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