We Gotta Talk About...

We Gotta Talk About...

By caiteezy & mayaliciousSociety & Culture
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We Gotta Talk About... episodes

  • We Gotta Talk About...Capitalism Woes and the Environment

    The world is literally on fire and we are tired. 

    This week Caiteezy opens up about her capitalism woes during quarantine. The pandemic has really made us re-evaluate our productivity and how capitalism views our worth in society.

    We also touch on the fires currently raging in California and how being vegan isn't going to save us.

    Check out these resources:

    The Nap Ministry - https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/

    Raices Verdes podcast - https://linktr.ee/raicesverdespodcast



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    1 hr 38 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Redemption and Microaggressions
    Do people deserve second chances? And how does cultural appropriation keep on getting a pass during a time when people are so quick to cancel people? We discuss this complex topic and unpack why it's a slippery slope to determine who gets cancelled or not.We also dive into microaggressions. We gotta talk about why it's thinly veiled racism and how that affects BIPOC and womxn in this country.Thanks for tuning in to our 7th episode of this season! Be sure to follow us on IG @wegottatalkabout_ and leave us a review if you like our show :)

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    1 hr 35 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Beauty Standards and Black Hair

    I've got a cute face, Chubby waist, Thick legs n shape

    Misdemeanors in the HOUSEEEE

    We gotta talk about beauty standards and how the age of plastic surgery and being thicc has changed how Black and Brown womxn view their natural features. Plus, Caiteezy gives us a little lesson in Black Hair and why she don't wanna buy your shampoo.



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    1 hr 45 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Greek Life and Mutual Aid
    Come for the tea, stay for the good deeds! This week's episode we dive into our experiences being in a sorority at SJSU and what mutual aid means. This one is a longggg one, so we understand if you wanna skip around. Head to 23:00 for the Sorority Tea, and  1:05 for Mutual Aid Since lots of folx are using mutual aid for support during COVID-19, here are a few places you can find your local mutual aid network.https://www.mutualaidhub.org/https://www.usacovidmutualaid.org/

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    1 hr 58 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Harry Potter and Game of Thrones
    SURPRISE!As much as we love talking about serious topics, we wanted to take a little break to bring you something different. Since Harry Potter was such a big part of our lives and one of the reasons for our friendship we just had to talk about it. Caiteezy recently re-watched Game of Thrones during quarantine so this was the perfect episode for us to diverge from our usual topics. Hope you enjoy hearing our opinions on this two amazing series!

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    1 hr 37 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Covid and Mental Health

    Coronavirus coronaavirussss shit is real shit is getting real. 

    We gotta talk about why US Americans can't follow simple rules and how this is all affecting our already fragile mental health.


    As always, let's support BIPOC in getting the healing we deserve. Here are some mental health resources to donate to or to utilize if you are a BIPOC :)

    DRK Beauty Healing - Free therapy for women of color

    Therapy for Black Girls - Directory of Black women therapists

    Real - Individual & group therapy sessions led by women therapists

    On the Mend - Mental health healing courses for POC and LGBTQ+

    Indigenous Circle of Wellness - Culturally inclusive & holistic counseling services

    Talkspace & BetterHelp - Virtual therapy apps


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    1 hr 3 min
  • We Gotta Talk About....White Guilt and Social Media Activism

    Don't...be fake..??? 

    We gotta talk about coddling white people and why people can't be accountable on the internet. In this episode we discuss former NFL player Emmanuel Acho's recent video series, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man and how explaining your existence to people can be harmful. We also dive into why social media activism can be both beneficial and toxic.


    Check out these resources on social media activism:

    https://www.sikhcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Jyot-Social-Media-Activism.pdf

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-case-for-social-media_b_6149974


    Thanks for listening!


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    1 hr 18 min
  • We Gotta Talk About...Ourselves (Intro)

    Welcome to We Gotta Talk About....

    We are two WOC on a journey to being better and doing better, but we gotta unpack some things first. In our first episode we talk about ourselves and discuss what Amerika means to us. Hope you enjoy!


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    48 min

About We Gotta Talk About...

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We got a LOT to talk about. In the interest of BEING better and DOING better, there’s so much we gotta unpack first. We wanted to start this podcast as a space to learn and discuss things that are not…