A + Student

06/12/24 • 60 min

The stakes of academic pressure are wild! and were getting real about its toll on our self-worth. In this week's episode, we chat about how high school experiences stack up around the world, comparing North America's wild grad parties to the strict routines of African high schools, and how socio-economic status affects higher education admissions. Thanks to a viral TikTok, we get into the details of different parenting styles, free education, and how much parents get involved in school.

Then, we switch gears to talk about the internet's most loved and hated influencers like Lizzo, Fanita, Alix Earle, and Monet; body image trends, and the challenges Black women face in the influencer world. We wrap it all up with a word about Job and staying strong through life’s ups and downs. Tune in and join the convo! #ItsAMouthful

Chapters

(00:05) - The Pressure Is Getting Worser: Will Expectations Make or Break Us?

(06:48) - Different Strokes for Different Folks.

(11:23) - Turning point: Grade 10 Subject Selection.

(15:31) - Navigating the Maze: Racism and Other Student Struggles.

(27:40) - Fanita, Fanita, Fanita!

(43:01) - Veneer Techs, Ozempic, Fame and Shame.

(58:05) - A word!

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Chapters

(00:05) - The Pressure Is Getting Worser: Will Expectations Make or Break Us?

(06:48) - Different Strokes for Different Folks.

(11:23) - Turning point: Grade 10 Subject Selection.

(15:31) - Navigating the Maze: Racism and Other Student Struggles.

(27:40) - Fanita, Fanita, Fanita!

(43:01) - Veneer Techs, Ozempic, Fame and Shame.

(58:05) - A word!

Submit your dilemmas for us to answer: Here

Follow us on Instagram: @amouthfulpodcast

Get in touch and share your thoughts about the pod: [email protected]

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Why would a man be there?

After many a struggle trying to record this episode, were finally back! The conversation gets real as we chat about this year's met gala disaster and the pitfalls of performative activism, the nuances of friend group dynamics and letting each other lead, and off course, the 'Black Wife Effect' and the hypocrisy surrounding the attitudes of men. It's funny, it's chaotic, #ItsAMouthful

Chapters

(00:08) - The DJ is conducting a troubleshoot test

(02:49) - Type-A girlies navigating friendship dynamics

(09:35) - The "Black Wife Effect"

(19:38) - The worst commencement speech, trad wife propaganda and mother blame

(29:09) - Let them eat cake, Palestine and performative activism

(47:15) - New Tattoos, and reflections on our youth

(54:09) - Meeting our listeners in real life

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A sprinkle of boundaries

From Tufting and Affirmations to Colonization, Faith, and Modern Relationships. This weeks episode is an actual mouthful. Ever tried making your own carpet? We have and It's oddly satisfying! We start with some fun chat about tufting, and the joy of receiving words of affirmation. Then we get into the heavy stuff; talking about the intersections of colonization and Christianity, exploring how history has shaped our faith. We touch on Africa's rich spiritual heritage and the tough questions we have to ask ourselves around faith and suffering in the Black community. We wrap it all up with a look at how social media's portrayal of wealth affects our own views on success and happiness. Whether you're into crafts, DMCs, or relationship advice, Tune in and join the convo! #ItsAMouthful

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