Chipo and Regina dive into what they understand about "Small Houses" and their take on this particular Zim phenomenon. Regina and Nyasha once lived in a tiny house with their two girls but that is a story for another day... 

Grown folk, what's your take? What do you want to know about the small house lifestyle?  Is monogamy a legit expectation for actual humans?

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Chipo and Regina talk about the impact their fathers and fatherhood had on their lives. These relationships can be complicated and Chipo and Regina's stories show that they are too grown to pretend they aren't. 

Grown Folks, what are your fondest memories of your dads? How has that relationship impacted your life?  

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Chipo and Regina talk about their moms.  Linda Marie and Joyce were very different women. Their daughters grew up with dramatically different experiences, yet in this conversation, they find common ground. 

Grown Folk, are there times when you still need your mama? 

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Chipo and Regina talk about navigating adulthood.  The consensus is that it is a pain. Adulting is hard and we all need to take time out to recalibrate when things get wild. They address the necessity of mental wellness - and talk about how some recent events have put a spotlight on just how tough things might be for all of us. One of the women might try to convince the other to go camping... but that's not an easy sell.

Grown Folk, what would you like for your current adult settings? What could you do to make this adulting thing more fun for you? 

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Today Chipo and Regina talk about the difference between introverts and extroverts at parties. They dig down deep and try to decide if they are ever going to fit in anywhere... and if they even want to.

Also, Chipo says "benefactors" instead of beneficiaries....again (English is not her first language.)

Grown Folk, do you fit in where you live, work, and hang out? If not how does that impact the way you move in the world?

If you would like to read the article written about the interview Regina mentioned you can find that here.

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Kuda teaches Chipo and Regina the African proverb that says, "All truth is good to know but not all truth is good to say." And then reveals that he agreed to do this podcast simply because neither of these women has a filter.

And that is exactly what makes this podcasting stuff scary. Chipo and Regina really are taking a risk building this friendship on this platform. Exposed!! In this episode, Chipo cries (in due course, you'll find that she blubbers at everything) and everyone laughs at Regina's white, American girl (possibly made-up) sickness. We need medical pros to weigh in, STAT! 

Grown Folk, do you have a filter? And what team are YOU on? #TeamEdit or #TeamKeepItReal?

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Chipo & Regina talk about their Zim life.They  address  tardiness (who is the most guilty of this— spoiler it’s these ladies.)  This place holds a special place in their hearts despite some its heartbreaking realities. Zim continues to serve up unexpected seasons and surprises. And these women choose to keep navigating the beautiful mess that they call home.

Grown Folk, what do you love about the place you live? And are you the one to show up on time or are you running late on the regular? 

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Chipo and Regina talk about Netflix and Marriage. They address what it's like to be married to men who are very different than them.  These differences come up in all kinds of ways. And sometimes it's a TV show that has you saying, "Who the hell did I marry?!" (Which is probably what their husbands are thinking most of the time😅)

Grown folk, we want to know what you love to watch.... and if you and your partners can agree on what to binge on Netflix! 

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Chipo Chikara-Nyoni is a drama teacher and actor who was born and raised in Harare and spent a few years in the States. Chipo loves Jesus, Dumisani and Zaza, and mascara. She loves to laugh and to make other people laugh too. She has an unnatural dislike of flies and an unhealthy relationship with sugar. Please send help and pray!

Regina Chari is an American social worker who accidentally moved to Zimbabwe 16 years ago. She is a wife to Nyasha and a mama to two brave girls, Ru and Vivi- plus two dogs and way too many chickens. She laughs loudly and sings painfully out of tune. She is 23 years sober and a follower of Jesus. She is an adoption advocate, justice seeker, and pursuer of healing for herself and others. 

Together, they are Too Grown To Pretend that friendships come easy or that life is worthwhile without them. And today you are invited to join them as they build a friendship, in real-time, with a microphone in the room. 

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