You Down?

This week the girls sit down with poet, author, and one of their favorite black girls, Mahogany L. Browne. Mo shares her take on Black Girl Magic, why it’s so important, and how black women can protect their joy. The girls also give advice on a juicy letter and share their favorite Black girl magic tricks. 

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On this episode, OOD unpacks whether or not they are down with “the swirl.” Interracial relationships can be a touchy subject in the Black community and the girls are getting into all the awkward moments; from the repercussions of dating outside your race to the experience of being the only black person at your significant others family reunion. Oh, the trauma! 

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OOD talks about the pressures they’ve felt surrounding what they thought their bodies should be and how they combat the constant bombardment of society and the media telling women they aren’t good enough as they are. Get tips on dancing naked in the mirror and partake in an exercise in hyping yourself up. Cause you beautiful boo! We all are, we just have to have the confidence to see it. 

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OOD chats with creative, marriage and family therapist, Randé Dorn about everything from what to expect when you go to therapy, to tools to ground yourself during these unprecedented times. Bless your water and join the ladies for a mentally therapeutic convo.

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This week OOD is debunking stereotypes one Nickelback record at a time and discussing how stereotypes of Black women affect their lives. 

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OOD shares their very different college experiences and decide if getting an education was worth the debt of always having Sallie Mae on their backs. They’re talking HBCU homecomings, being young and out of their element, and educated Black folks who twerk.

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Love and life coach Francesca Hogi joins Obama’s Other Daughters to share the dating advice we all need! From how to decipher between chemistry and compatibility to what to include (and not include) in your dating profile, Francesca is here to help single folks find their true match and avoid walking into heartbreak. The ladies also reflect on memorable dates, and one listener’s letter stirs up their own past experiences with “zombies.”

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We're all spending a lot more time with the roommates in our lives so Obama's Other Daughters is here to talk about setting boundaries and sharing their stories of cohabitation. Find out who gives citations for breaking house rules, who locks their underwear drawer, and listen as the girls give advice about a stinky problem.

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The black hair industry is valued to be over 2.5 billion dollars and is one of the largest beneficiaries of the black dollar. No matter if it’s curly, straight, or anything in between, hair is a huge factor in a black womxn’s life as both a form of expression and self-care. In this inaugural episode of You Down?, Obama’s Other Daughters dish about their hair journeys, worst hair experiences, hair crushes, and give advice to a listener who is having trouble telling their friend the harsh truth.

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