Dark and Lovely Pod: Recent Episodes
Dark and Lovely Pod
darkandlovelypod is a podcast that prioritizes, centres and amplifies the voices of Black women, specifically Dark skinned Black women. We talk about navigating life as 20 something year olds and try to offer our perspectives as two Dark skinned Black women.
Hosts Deja Twitter: @_yourstruuuly Instagram:@__dejavu
Tee Twitter: @tteee__ Instagram: @ohema.teee
Happy June everyone! In this month’s episode we talk about our readiness for marriage and how we feel we are changing as women. We then move on to discuss Diddy, Cassie and abusive relationships, and so much more! Tune in!
We’re back!! This month we catch up on Tee’s trip to Ghana, we move on to discuss what type of women we think we are. We also touch on what it means to “stroke a man’s ego” and finally we share our thoughts on growing up African vs Caribbean in the GTA.
Happy April! 🥳 In this month's episode, we delve a bit deeper into the significance of giving from your heart, then move on to explore the importance of putting yourself out there. We also give our perspective on some hot takes making rounds on social media - tune in to find out!
Happy March! In this episode we join in on the ‘who tf did I marry’ commentary, discuss the importance of self care & self love, and the rest.. you’ll have to tune in to find out!
Hey guys! It’s the first of the month so we’re back again with another episode, as promised. This week we talk about how 2024 is treating us so far, celibacy, cutting off family members, and so much more!
Happy New Year everyone! In today’s episode we talk about some of the goals we achieved in 2023, and then move on to discuss our goals for 2024!
We’re back again with another episode! After a long hiatus, we’re back to discuss our mental health, our summer plans and our thoughts on dealing with broke men. We move on to discuss our early memories of dealing with colourism and if we are truly over these experiences. And finally we discuss which ‘Girlfriends’ character(s) we identify with the most.
This week we’re back to discuss what we want for ourselves this year. We move on to discuss the Tory Lanez verdict, the Kardashians and generational wealth. We also discuss reassurance and how it manifests in our lives.
Merry Christmas! We’re back!! It’s been awhile, so in this episode we fill you guys in on what we’ve been up to. We move on to discuss who’s worse.. African men or Caribbean men? We also discuss our potential travel plans.
In this week’s episode, we begin by talking about the death of Queen Elizabeth. We then move on to discuss gun violence in the city, and then complete the episode with our thoughts on maintaining friends from the same culture.
In this week’s episode we discuss some of the detrimental cycles we’ve successfully broken/haven’t broken, and then we move on to discuss how to recognize when you are in a cycle.
In this week’s episode we begin by discussing ‘leaders’ in friendship circles. We then move on to discuss the importance of treating people kindly.
In this week’s episode we start off by giving our two cents on one of Oloni’s most recent Twitter threads. We then move on to discuss financially insecure men pursuing romantic relationships, and then end the episode with the question: ‘Are there any good men left?’
In this week’s episode we discuss our experiences at the Toronto festivals/events that took place last weekend. We then move on to discuss the controversial topic of joint bank accounts in relationships.
In this week’s episode we invite a very special guest: Chantee, to discuss how her education coupled with her personal life experience, has shaped the way she chooses to express art.
In this week’s episode we start off by sharing our favourite Whitney Houston songs. We then react to a controversial Facebook post gone viral, and conclude with a conversation about having a ‘bups’.
In this week’s episode we give our two cents on the Khloe x Tristan drama, and then move on to discuss code-switching in the Black community.
In this week’s episode we first start off by talking about our plans for Caribana weekend in Toronto, and then we move on to discuss dating ‘known’ men in the city.
In this week’s episode we begin with discussing how “stush” Toronto is. We move on to share our own opinions while reading through #AITA submissions on Reddit.
Do birds of the same feather flock together? In this week’s episode we discuss whether our personalities are shaped by the people we surround ourselves with.
In this week’s episode we discuss our experiences introducing our ‘adult’ selves to our family members.
Hey friends! We’re back again with a brand new season! In our first episode of season 5 we talk about what it means to live a ‘soft life’. We then move on to discuss the different ways we plan to show up for ourselves in our soft girl era.
In the season finale of season 4 we discuss our attachment styles within relationships.
In this week’s episode we share how we respond when people pop up from our past, we then move on to discuss emotional intelligence (or the lack thereof) among men. And finally complete the episode with a ‘would you rather’ scenario.
In this week’s episode we discuss the topic of vulnerability and also share our experiences being vulnerable in relationships.
In this week’s episode we discuss what it means to settle for mediocrity, and also explore the different ways we settle in life.
In this week’s episode we slap our own critical perspective on an event at the Oscars, currently taking social media by storm. We move on to discuss respectability politics and what it means to protect Black women.
In this week’s episode we discuss whether pretty privilege exists and also share our experiences benefiting, and being disadvantaged by society’s beauty standards.
In this week’s episode we talk about what it means to be a ‘pick me’ and if we’ve ever fit the description for the approval of men.
In this week’s episode we discuss our experiences with burnout as we try to navigate the pressures of ‘Black excellence’.
In this week’s episode we invite two special guests - Irwin and Osahon, to explore the disconnect between Black women and men.
As usual, we start with discussing what’s going on in the world around us. Then, based on the BET international YouTube series ‘Dating Black’ we move on to discuss the trials and tribulations of modern day dating in the GTA - through the lens of two Darkskin Black women.
This week we get carried away discussing everything from Kanye, to the (lack of) Black creative scene in Toronto to vaccine passports. We then move on to tackle the topic of jealousy & explore why it’s often perceived to be such a taboo emotion.
In this week’s episode we engage in a critical conversation about BHM and also offer our perspectives on what it means to ‘celebrate’ Black history.
In this week’s episode we welcome a special guest Amira, to discuss her experience living in Ghana! We move on to discuss trying to ‘make it’ in the Western world and the possibility of relocating to our native countries for good.
Hey friends! We’re back again with another season!! In this week’s piece we circle back to our first ever episode (season 1, episode 1) and reflect on how our perspectives of colourism have changed or remained the same.
Surprise! It’s our 1 year anniversary so we’re back again with a bonus episode! In this special episode we discuss our journey thus far, our favourite episodes and our dreams for the podcast. We’ll be back January 28th with an all new season!
Happy New Year’s Eve! In this week’s episode we share our proudest accomplishments of 2021, our fondest memories, and what we hope to attain in 2022.
First things first, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This week we discuss the pressures placed on us by our families. And how this impacts how we navigate through life as Black women. We also touch on the pressures of having immigrant parents and grandparents and it how it drives us to achieve more.
In this week’s episode we define, interpret, and discuss love languages and share our experiences navigating relationships learning to love people in their love languages.
This week we welcome another guest, Ronda to share her love story and her experiences thus far as a married woman. She also discusses the challenges of being in a long distance relationship and offers advice for those of us who haven’t walked down the aisle yet.
In this week’s episode we discuss forgiveness in relation to platonic, romantic and familial relationships. We also offer our perspectives on the importance of self forgiveness and how essential it is to our livelihood.
This week we welcome our most special guest, 15 year old Milan who at a young age is extremely self-aware and knows that her dark skin is beautiful. We discuss how things have and haven’t changed for young Dark skin girls growing up as it relates to colourism.
In this week’s episode we delve a bit deeper into the Da Baby x Dani Leigh’s co-parent relationship, currently taking social media by storm. We discuss how Black women often perceive themselves to be the exception when dealing with serial abusers and offer our perspectives on how colourism may or may not be at play.
As usual we begin the episode with discussing the hot topics on the TL. This week we discuss Summer Walker’s second album ‘Still Over It’ and the Astroworld tragedy. We move on to discuss the burden(s) of being a high achiever and how our definition of success has evolved over time.
In this week’s episode we discuss the unfair beauty standards black women endure and also share our own personal experiences trying to fit the mould society places upon us.
This week we hop on the ‘red flag’ trend and discuss how ignoring red flags has backfired on us in the past.
This week we discuss all things ‘girl code’. What men are off limits? And if your friend has beef with someone does that mean you have beef with them too?
Hey guys! It’s Friday so we’re back again with another episode to discus how we experience seasonal depression and how we plan to tackle it this year.
This week we discuss growing up in two parent households versus a single parent household and how it has affected the way we build romantic and platonic relationships.
We’re back like we never left with the 2nd episode of season 3. This week we tackle all things ‘adulting’ and discuss how the pressures of our 20’s are currently kicking our asses.
It’s finally Friday!! After a brief hiatus, we’re back with the first episode of our new season! This week we introduce a new segment where we chat about topics on the TL over the past couple of weeks. We then tackle ‘trust issues’ and how we as Dark skin women sometimes have trouble trusting people.. especially men.
In the finale of season 2 we discuss how we experience rejection in our romantic, academic and professional lives.
In this week’s episode we merge with a fellow Toronto podcast, LoungeSixPod, for girl talk to discuss a variety of topics currently impacting our generation.
This week we tackle generational curses/patterns we are trying to unlearn for our future children.
Heyy guys! We’re back again with another episode! This week we discuss ‘open relationships’, if monogamy is realistic and feeling ‘ownership’ over our partners.
This week we discuss the unhealthy ways that we engage with social media and how our generation is in bondage with the instant gratification that can only be found on social media.
In this week’s episode we discuss our negative and positive experiences supporting Black businesses.
We’re back again with another episode! This week we share our thoughts surrounding “cancel culture”.
This week we welcome our very first male guest to have an important conversation surrounding the nuances of being Black and growing up in the hood versus suburbs.
This week we’re back with an all new episode discussing our thoughts on the rising popularity of BBL’s.
In this week’s episode we invite a new guest, Latisha, to share her experience as a Black nurse.
In this week’s episode we discuss boundaries: the ways in which we choose to implement and sustain them in our own lives, when boundaries are necessary and how we recognize when they’re being implemented by others.
Is it ever justified to ghost someone?! This week we discuss ‘ghosting’ and it’s psychological effect(s).
In this week’s episode we discuss social activism in today’s climate and shed light on current social issues.
This week we return after a brief hiatus with an all new season! We discuss what gender roles we still ascribe to and why.
This week, we welcome another special guest to discuss the nuances of Blackness and being Biracial.
In this week’s episode we discuss our experiences with mental health as Darkskin women, and offer lifestyle practices we use to sustain our mental well-being.
In this week’s episode we welcome our second guest Bryanna, to share her experience as a young, Black, single-mother in today’s generation.
This week we discuss where we have previously gone wrong concerning conflict resolution in our platonic, romantic and professional relationships and how we have tried to improve.
In this week’s episode we discuss the dating scene in Toronto and offer our perspectives on varying relationships.
In this episode we discuss our past experiences with heartbreak and toxic relationships as Dark skin women, also offering advice for any Black women who may be currently experiencing it.
This week we welcome our very first guest Reianne, to discuss homophobia within the Black community through her lens as a Black, Bajan-Canadian, lesbian woman.
This week we discuss the trials and tribulations we experience striving for Black excellence or being an “Independent Black Queen”.
This week we have the sometimes uncomfortable conversation surrounding diaspora wars from the perspective of a Ghanaian-Canadian and a Jamaican/Guyanese-Canadian.
In this episode we get super personal discussing our self image and our journey to self love as Black women.
This week we discuss anti-black racism in Canada and share our personal experiences combatting micro aggression as Dark skin Canadian Black women.
In this episode we share our thoughts on Black love from the perspective of dark skinned Black women.
In our first episode, we get straight into colourism and how we as Dark skin women have experienced it similarly and differently.
In this segment we introduce ourselves while we shake off our first-time recording jitters. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store; a story of how we met & the purpose of our podcast.