Slow to Speak Podcast: Recent Episodes

Tewelde and Destiny

Two Caribbean Americans with unique views on current social topics such as relationships, business, cultural taboo and living in the US as immigrants. We have notice that we view things differently because of our up-bringing. We don't take ourselves too seriously so there is always a good laugh even in the middle of a serious topic.

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This episode we discuss the idea that women have a lower level of emotional intelligence when compered to male counterparts.

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We delve into the current social media pressure that manipulates users to chose body conformortity because of trends. Also the apps that exist that build software that makes it easy to hide behind filters.

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This episode exists because of the reaction to our masturbation addiction post on that went viral. Manny disagreed the masturbating too often is an addiction. This time Des got the receipts to prove what she said was right and also the solutions if one happens to be a sex addict. We had our guest Steve on to share how he exercises sexual dicepline and why he believes sexual addiction needs to be brought to the forefront.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slowtospeakpodcast/message

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We discuss the things tha friends that can do that will make you sever ties. Or… things potential friends do that keep them in the acquaintance zone.

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Let’s talk about sex from the perspective of having less to gain control and not have it be used as a tool against you. We discuss how lack of sexual control by men allow them to be manipulated by women.

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Here we discuss the benefits to us for being celibate. This is not from a church like perspective. It’s from a reality perspective since one of us was sexually active and has since stoped. We want to encourage those of you that are thinking about it and if you have never thought about it, do you want you to be exposed to what it’s like.

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The question was asked, are you okay with your significant other being friends with their Ex. We delve into the idea of ultimatums, red flags and manipulation of these relationships.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slowtospeakpodcast/message

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In light of our 3 million view, Instagram post, we chose to discuss why some of the woman in the comments decided to attack or female host, because of what she said. Even though she was speaking about the situation concerning men, and giving advice to men. We go deeper to discuss why some women have a problem with men being celebrated with positive things being said about them no matter what it is they find something negative to say. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slowtospeakpodcast/message

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In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of the sassy man. Do you believe there is such a thing? Are women today calling men who communicate sassy instead of evolved. Have a listen of this episode, and tell us what you think by the end. #podcast #datingwhileblack #caribbean #caribbeandiaspora #datingadvice #dating --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slowtospeakpodcast/message

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While at work Des was approached by a wealthy man dressed poorly asking her to be his wife. He disclosed his finances, occupation and history to her. After saying no to him the plot thickened as she asked questions to try to understand why he has not been able to find someone for the “position.” T gives advice and analyzes the type of man he is from the information given.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slowtospeakpodcast/message

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In this episode we delve into the discussion of immigrants desire to keep pushing even when it isn’t necessary. Why do we feel like we should always be on the grind? How often do we stop for the purposes of being better or just to rest? Is it even a good thing to think about rest living in a country that values work over relaxation?

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For the first time we end up free styling and ended up with three topics in one video. We discuss fake gurus on social media who say one thing but live differently. Christian things you obelieved as a child that happen to not be 100% true and the fear of just trusting the unknown direction God wants you to go.

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This episode we get personal with Des and her dating habits. From things mentioned in previous episodes I asked Des if she ever thought about tried dating white men as a solution for some of her unique relationship perspectives and demands. We then got to interracial dating behaviors and which gender and race of men conform more to women of a different race and cultural background.


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We discuss our views on marriage and keeping your individuality. Is it necessary or are we just following tradition? Is one bedroom for both spouses a must?


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This day we talk about knowing when you’re jealous of a friend or someone close. Acknowledging it and how to solve it.


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So much talk about manifestation these days. Do you believe in it? See which side of the fence Des and I are.  Let’s talk!


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We delve into the concept of being with someone in a romantic relationship and needing them. Should thins be considered normal or is it unhealthy?


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In our final episode we discuss the heavy topic of childhood trauma, how it presents itself, how to discover it and ways to correct it. Some of us are making decisions based on our trauma as a child and are unaware.

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This episode we talk about ghosting people. The who, why and when ghosting is needed. We also discuss how it feels to be ghosted. Our host Maddy said she's NEVER been ghosted but she shares he reason for doing it.

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This is part two where we discuss the challenges of finding work and the documents we had to pay a lot for to be able to do so. We do get deeper into Des challenges transitioning from diplomat visa to potential green card holder.

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This episode Des and myself give our real world experiences of living in America. We reveal things that most Americans do not know about being an immigrant. Our experiences are from a documented perspective which isn't talked about much. We get personal and maybe there is a tear drop somewhere. Enjoy!

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Some relationship experts believe we are born seeking polygamous relationships but are conditioned into monogamous relationships. T isn't having it but Des supports this school of thought. Which argument do you believe from their positions?

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When Des got lost hiking recently on a date she discovered on her journey finding her way out that women are designed to be submissive. We discuss how she came to that and how beneficial it is to relationship homeostasis.

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This week we discuss the "why" to most break downs in relationships and other social settings. Our source The Bible, has a blue print for arguing and non of it has to do with winning an argument. Let's hear your thoughts.

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Do you believe freedom can exist while in a relationship? Do you have to share location, know who's texting or stop talking to friends of the opposite sex when in a relationship?

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We answer the question what is abuse? You might be an abuser and unaware. To our surprise based on the meaning of the word many of us have faced abuse and have been an abuser and didn't know it. Usually relationships come to mind but we have discovered that most of us have been abused and didn't know it.

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We know what cheating is but there are gray areas with todays standards that may have made you as a cheater without you realizing it. Let's discuss and get down to the truth.

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In current news we heard of trial in mice that successfully prevented them from getting female mice pregnant. If after the human trials it comes to market would you take it? How about you women, would you have your significant other take it?

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This episode we delve into forgiveness and forgetting. Do you need to forgive, can we really forget and should the forgiven know? Have you ever had to be forgiven for something you have done?

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Last episode we were close to the end of recording when the side bar of how men ask, beg or try to get women to bed after they say no. We get a personal side of host Des and some of her unusual behaviors. Guys a cheat code was exposed also.

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This episode we again went with an unplanned topic from conversations we had just before recording. Des claims that men don't date up or older women while Tee does not agree. He claims if she can act younger its all good. Listen in to hear who has the most valid points.

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Being a "Nice Guy" this one was big for me as a host but a cheat code was revealed. 

We discuss this episode, the reasons that nice guys are left in the dust and what they need to do to level the playing field. Some of this will hard for you nice guys out there so be prepared to digest what the ladies have to say.

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We discuss idea that some people mostly women, seem to get into or stay in relationships because they do not want to be alone. Have you been that person or do you know someone that is always in a relationship with different people over a period of time? We think from our experience that we have an idea of why that is.

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Today we discuss the possibility that what women bring to the table is overvalued or overrated. We delve into the question of what is being brought to the table that is meaningful to todays males. We also ponder on whether women place this value on the wrong things given that today technology can fulfill some of those roles.

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Our topic today is on working for free in the early stages of providing a creative service and how many fail because they attempt to charge before having the nessarry skills to perform the tasks.

Creatives when they are new to the business side of doing things, seem to not realize that your early months and years working for free and collaborating is normal. We also sidebar to newbies overvaluing themselves and improper etiquette by said noobs.