Views from Venus

Angela (@touchedby.anangel) joins Marisa to discuss their journey with Christ.  Marisa asks whats the hardest part about the journey (5:30), coming to church as you are (14:10), judging as a christian and the reputation christians have (20:00), the art of fasting (26:30) and the importance of reading the bible. (33:00) Angela reflects on her personal journey(40:00) also the ladies touch on the topic of spirituality (47:00)

@lenzsowavy joins Marisa and she gives him the rundown on the whole Jopearl & Burna situation (4:00),  we give our definition of a "side" (10:00) Marisa touches on her experience as a "side"(17:09), can you be emotionally be invested your sidechick (22:00), the "benefits" of being side (25:00) , and can men be sides (36:00), Lenz asks Marisa some spicy ass questions (45:00) and are we as a society moving away from monogamy (49:00)

Hollie and Cookie join Marisa; she asks the ladies is 30 the new 20? (6:30) and the anxieties of turning 30 (10:00), Hollie breaks down the  importance of moving with intention (14:00). The ladies move on to discuss newbies but goodies in this generation such as the internet, You Tube, and the search for how real stories in the media. (22:45) Lastly, the ladies touch on the election, the #endsars movement, the hood healer and Trump.

Marisa addresses the "Love Yours" episode (00:30), Marisa asks Cindy what's her definition of "Cancel Culture" (9:00) and can you bounce back from being cancelled (11:43).  Marisa touches on her experience with online bashing (14:00) and are Toronto women really that rude? (19:00). Lastly, the ladies talk about the importance of accountability, knowing yourself and moving forward (23:00). 

Denise joins Marisa to talk about the twitter debate of Caribbean women dating African men (3:00), the new found hype with West Africans (12:00) and African men over sexualizing Caribbean women (16:00). The ladies move on to talk about "Ghanaian girls being boring" and the sad fact that Ghanaian men don't feel valued or loved by Ghanaian women (36:00). Kevin and Fee join Marisa to give the male perspective of the issue at hand(55:00). Kevin explains the ways tradition can cripple us (1:12:37) and why Ghanaian men may find it easier to date outside of their ethnicity (1:20:40) and the men give tips to Ghanaian men on ways they can love and support their fellow Ghanaian man. (1:36:00)

Marisa discusses divorce with Linda, the ladies discuss stigma on divorce in our community and the "return of the drinks" (8:30),  and ways our elders can assist make it a smoother transition (12:40). Linda touches on the importance of the vows (16:00), advice for parents after divorce (21:50) and the power of discernment (31:00). Tamara & Marisa explain why it may be hard to "let go" (33:00), breaking points in friendships (38:00) and drifting apart from your friend (43:00).. Tamara shares great insight on separating from her child's father and their new found dynamic (52:47). Cocoa politely gathers the girls and shares tips on how to let go (1:04:22). The ladies close off with the "self betrayal vs self love" conversation(1:18:40) and the significance of sharing the same values in all of your relationships(1:25:00).

Marisa continues her conversation from the week before with Bride to be Shantel and wife of four years, Barbara Nkansah. Shantel shares her unconventional views on marriage (4:00) the importance of a friendship in a marriage (11:00) living together before marriage (13:00).  and lastly Shantel shares advice for women who share similar views as her. (19:00)..  Marisa moves on to speak with Barbara, where they discuss traditional wedding vs "western" wedding (27:00), bride price (34:00), the merging of two families (37:00), the pressures of planning a big wedding (43:44), lifestyle changes after marriage (51:00) and the importance of counselling in a marriage. (1:05:00)

The Matrimony is a two part episode with four different wives with different paths in life and their views on marriage. Episode 11 starts off with conversation 1 with Marisa and wife of 6 years, Lisa (@AlizaMarie). They discuss how Lisa knew her husband was "the one" (7:00), first year marriage challenges (10:50), the misconceptions of marriage (14:00), and last but not least, the importance of having your "stuff together" prior to marriage (20:00).

 Marisa moves on to have a separate conversation with newlywed Eunice (@youni.yeboah). Eunice speaks on courting vs dating (34:00), the importance of God in relationships (45:55), not feeding into the pressures of marriage(50:00), advice to women who aspire to marry (55:00), planning a wedding during Covid (57:00) and lastly, abstinence before marriage.(1:02:00). Also, Marisa announces the winners of the giveaway on the outro.