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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best I Like Girls episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to I Like Girls for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite I Like Girls episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
OMG! My doctor thinks I'm exaggerating.
I Like Girls
08/10/21 • 25 min
What happens when your doctor thinks you’re exaggerating your symptoms?
In this episode, we explore medical gaslighting (a situation where doctors dismiss their patient’s symptoms) and how it impacted the health and livelihood of two Nigerian women. To get inside information about every episode, subscribe to our newsletter here.
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But...you're religious
I Like Girls
09/14/21 • 44 min
In conservative and/or religious African societies, many people find feminism controversial. Some religious scriptures have verses that ratify gender roles and imply that men and women are not equal. As a result, some people believe that feminism is incompatible with religion.
In this episode, we speak to two Nigerian women who are religious and feminist, and we explore how they were able to reconcile these two seemingly opposite ideologies.
Woman Enough
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09/28/21 • 32 min
For the past few weeks, we’ve focused on the struggles of African women and how life impacts them differently. But what happens when society doesn’t even see you as a woman? In this episode, we speak to a trans-woman, Sabs, who is navigating womanhood in a society that doesn’t like her for being her true, authentic self.
"I lived a double life"
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08/31/21 • 19 min
Have you ever felt like a secret agent? Living one life that nobody knows about, and another that is at the glare of the public? In this episode, we speak to a Nigerian woman who had to live with having a rich but absent father, and a struggling but present mother. Bisi shares her difficult childhood story and how her double life now manifests in her marriage.
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Introducing 'I Like Girls.'
I Like Girls
07/28/21 • 2 min
This is a show about African women, and the different experiences life throws at them for being women. Every week, 'I Like Girls' will share stories that take you on a journey into the unanticipated ways life impacts women. The first episode drops on August 10. Subscribe to our newsletter here to be the first to know when the episode drops.
Mean Girls?
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10/12/21 • 31 min
Have you ever heard of the “angry black woman”? It’s a stereotype that portrays black women as naturally angry, ill-tempered, and sassy. In many cases, the stereotype is used to describe women who are bold and assertive. This episode features two women -- Nelisa and Janice. They tell us about being labeled “angry” and “mean” for being assertive and confident in course of doing their work. We also learn the many tricks both women use to cope with being stereotyped for simply doing their jobs.
The internet told me so
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09/21/21 • 38 min
In today’s world, women often find that they are expected to look, dress or act a certain way to be accepted by society as beautiful. This episode is about two women -- Aisha and Esinet. Aisha was bullied for her body as a child, and Esinet for her skin color. Both women share their experiences dealing with a society that does not consider them attractive.
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This F Word
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08/17/21 • 28 min
What does feminism mean to you?
Google says feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of equality of the sexes. But many women define their feminism differently -- based on religion, location, or life experiences. In this episode, we explore the different experiences that shape two women’s feminism.
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On May 10th, it's all about hope
I Like Girls
05/02/22 • 1 min
Season 2 of I Like Girls is all about hope and survival. Through the experiences of African women who have overcome various challenges in their daily lives, we document stories about finding light at the end of the tunnel.
We’ll bring you new episodes every Tuesday, starting May 10th. Sign up for our newsletter here to get behind-the-scenes information you won’t hear on the podcast.
This is unfair
I Like Girls
10/05/21 • 42 min
The world is full of many firsts. The first time you walked as a child, the first time you earned money as a college graduate, or if you’re a woman, the first time you clocked that the world is prejudiced towards people like you.
This episode explores the stories of two women -- Yasmin Abdel-Magied and Ndiilo Nthengwe. Both women tell us about the first time they experienced discrimination as a result of their gender.
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FAQ
How many episodes does I Like Girls have?
I Like Girls currently has 49 episodes available.
What topics does I Like Girls cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Society & Culture, Society, Women, Storytelling, Documentary, Podcasts and Africa.
What is the most popular episode on I Like Girls?
The episode title 'OMG! My doctor thinks I'm exaggerating.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on I Like Girls?
The average episode length on I Like Girls is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of I Like Girls released?
Episodes of I Like Girls are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of I Like Girls?
The first episode of I Like Girls was released on Jul 28, 2021.
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