Us and U - Question Time

In episode 10, we're discussing the positive and negative sides of competitiveness! For some people, being competitive can be a really good source of motivation. On the other hand, in the age of social media, there are also many potential ways that some people might find competitiveness more debilitating and detrimental to their mental health. So should competitiveness be viewed as a good or bad quality? 

We share our thoughts and feelings on this topic, so have a listen to our opinions and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/QUn7OhLUwrE

In episode 9, we're discussing the question 'is it important to stay in touch with your native culture?' This question is relevant to anyone who has migrated from one society and it's culture into another, as well as to any family they would start in their new home. We all know how much a person's society and culture will shape them, as well as inform their views and perspective of, and experience in life. So should we navigate this transition, and what impact might it have on the others connected to us? We share our thoughts and feelings on this topic, so have a listen to our opinions and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/iuUx7PRCnPI

In episode 8, Dapo is putting Abbie in the hot seat! 

Having grown up in Nigeria, Dapo is an 'expert of sorts' in his local Nigerian Pidgin English dialect, and he wants to see how well Abbie (who grew up in the UK) knows the lingo. The questions vary in difficulty, so why not test yourself as well? Let us know how you did in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/7-lo92TpRuY 

In episode 7, we're discussing whether it's right or not to be solely motivated by money, or whether passion should be the most key factor. Everyone has their own life experiences, which will hugely shape what factors they are motivated by. But there is a danger in being motivated by the wrong things, especially if it becomes the sole motivation and driver in a person's life. So is it wrong to be solely motivated by money? We share our thoughts and feelings on this topic, so have a listen to our opinions and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast:  https://youtu.be/9tXVD9uEXko           

In episode 6, we’re getting into the pros and cons of Big City vs Small Town life. There’s lots of things to consider, like the general environment, entertainment, commutability, cost of living, safety and lifestyle. But does the advantages of one really outweigh the other - which one really gives the best balance, all things considered? We share our thoughts and feelings on this topic, so have a listen to our opinions and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/qIAEL5CtvBs           

In episode 5, we are discussing the topic of whether it’s okay to break your ‘personal rules’. Everyone has some form of personal ’rules’/‘mantras’/‘usual practices’ in relation to different areas of their lives, and all with different levels of importance.  However, we all know that situations often arise where our ‘rules’ are challenged or tested by the people or things in our lives, which makes us question - how far should we be willing to bend (if at all)? We share our thoughts and feeling on this topic, so have a listen to our ideas, and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/-couxlby5m4 

Back by popular demand! As the question for episode 3 seemed to be a favourite, and we still had some more things to discuss, we decided that for episode 4, we'll continue with the throwback to our childhood! Having grown up in two very different countries, we continue the discussion on the differences and similarities of our experiences. In this episode, we dive into aspects like our neighbourhood and local community dynamics, culture, entertainment and pastime activities. Like we said before, everyone’s experience is different, so even if you grew up in the same place as one of us, or a totally different country or area, we’d really love to hear what were your experiences - let us know in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/8xfkowb4HG0 

In episode 3, we're taking it back in time to our childhood! Having grown up in two very different countries, we discuss what were the differences and similarities of our experiences. We touch on popular aspects like our schooling, the society of the time in relation to racial/tribal issues, and everyone’s favourite topic - food! Everyone’s experience is different, so even if you grew up in the same place as one of us, or a totally different country or area, we’d really love to hear what were your experiences - so let us know in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/pU0s4BWnKzM 

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In episode 2, we're taking on the topic of positivity! So often we hear people talking about the importance of a positive mindset, and how key it is to improving our lives. But does having a positive attitude really make things better - or is it more complicated than that? We'll be discussing this in the episode, so have a listen to our ideas, and then please go ahead and share yours in the comments section of the YouTube video for this podcast: https://youtu.be/QWZrvARpUzA