Just Managing: Recent Episodes
Just Managing
Two millenials reflecting on how they are just managing through the struggle that is adulthood! Join Leonie and Tisha as they discuss trending topics, give honest takes on mental health, and play some games as they cope through life!
It's so hard to say goodbye...as you will hear, the managers tried four times.
Listen as they play games for the final time, reflect on previous episodes and share their favourite moments.
We hope that you learnt something, laughed a bit and had a good time overall.
This was a little hobby that turned into something and is now coming to an end.
So you know, don't be sad it's ending (if you even are), be happy that it happened!
This week the managers are discussing loneliness, what it looks like, how it feels and ways to overcome it. They get extremely vulnerable reflecting on periods in their lives where they have faced loneliness.
But nothing lasts forever, so listen as they share the things that helped them
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The managers will be taking an indefinite hiatus after this episode.
Are you into fashion? Do you know your dip hems from your asymmetric lines? Is your style more preppy or understated? How do you decide what makes it into your wardrobe.
This week the managers discuss their fashion journeys, from school times until now. They speak about the various eras their fashion has gone through and how they came to define their personal style.
Listen to this week's episode and share your thoughts with #JustManagingPod
This week the managers are joined by Blissful Barabara where they discuss all things travel. Listen as Barabara shares about her year of travelling the world. They discuss their travelling stories as well as some cautionary tales. Also what it is like to travel as a Black woman specifically. Listen for some great travel tips on financing, safety and logistics.
Follow @blissful_barbara on Instagram to keep up with her travel stories!
This week the managers were very serious and discussed the current conflict in the Middle East. A big disclaimer - they are not experts nor did they discuss all the intricacies and history, but spoke about the role of celebrities in mass atrocities and why it's important to do the reading.
They ended the episodes touching on Love is Blind and why you should take note when you see a red flag.
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This week the managers speak on people who are financially nosey, those people who do not face their own accounts but look to judge the pockets of others. As well as how anti-blackness pops up when discussing home ownership. Lastly, they discuss the gamification of dating and how capitalism impacts modern-day relationships.
The managers are back after a (long) summer break and are catching up on all the things that happened.
They discuss a viral tiktok song, #GirlMaths, #OccupyJulorbiHouse and femicide. They obviously play a game, which ends up being chaotic but they do not forget to share their gratitude. Make sure you listen till the end as there is a new segment (let's see how long it lasts)
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It's the finale for season two 😢 I know you are as sad as we are. This week the managers play some of their favourite games, discuss Young African and Famous and think about the things they have to do for themselves. Test your African general knowledge and reflect on the highs and lows of being an adult with us.
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The managers are back with their penultimate episode of season 2! They discuss Beyonce and the Renaissance World Tour, will it be her last tour? Is she beating the BBL allegations? Is her foot broken?
They spoke about the coronation, but mainly how historian David Olusoga was fighting everyone on black Twitter over his comments regarding the monarchy and institutional racism.
Also, they debated the never-ending pursuits of self-development, can one self be too developed?
All this and more in this weeks episode.
This week the Managers are joined by the knowledgeable and passionate Tanya, founder of the Scrub Life Cares, Tea with Tanya Podcast, a certified Dolua and a maternal health advocate. Listen to learn more about pregnancy, some misconceptions and why preparing is important. This episode is packed with gems so if you plan on having a baby, today, tomorrow or in the future, make sure you listen and listen well!
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This week the managers are joined by none other than KTB, aka Keasha, aka Keasha The Boss, to discuss all things moving and working abroad. Join them as they fail to answer various trivia questions as well as touch on parasocial relationships. As social media intertwines more with the real world and people share various parts of themselves, the managers talk about online privacy, social media stalking and much more.
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War crimes, scamming your own wife, and love is blind, this and more on this week's episode. The managers spend most of the time discussing love is blind and all the chaos that comes with it. Should such TV shows be restricted to those 30 and above? If you have been watching do share your thoughts, we are eager to hear them.
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This week the managers are together once again, this time in the Netherlands. They talk about their group trip, the things they got up to and the kinds of holidaying they prefer. They also discuss masculinity being the default and how feminity is usually deemed as lesser, in a non-feminity coach's way.
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This week the managers are joined by a senior civil servant who enjoys the finer things in life. Join the managers as they discuss all things diversity and inclusion in the workplace with G. They also talk about the recent allegations against Jonathon Majors and why his lawyer is an opp. Lastly they give some tips on how to protect your peace in the workplace and how to separate you identity from your profession.
This week the managers say they are not shocked about the state of the world, then continue to be shocked about the people in it. They discuss the current Casey report that was released by the Metropolitan Police, Inflation and tipping culture in America. Since its the last week in March, they round up International Women's Month with some women focused exercises in the mental health section. Enjoy!
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This week is all about questions, from unequally yoked financial relationships to questions around friendship red flags. Let us know your dilemmas, your thoughts and your opinions. Follow us on Instagram @JustManagingPod and use #JustManagingPod
Disclaimer *Trigger Warning and all them things there.*..
This week the managers talk a lot about horrible things that are happing in the world, especially to those who are seeking asylum and to women generally. They also try to discuss the Gary Linker situation but football is not their strong point. Since it is still March the episode ends with some questions about womanhood.
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This week the managers talk about music, masculinity and Micahel B Jordan, with some tangents in between. Also they talked about an ongoing social media topic, 'plain Jane vs the baddies' and why apparently baddies are not getting wifed up like plain Janes.
Do you remember the people who wronged you in your childhood, if so listen as they also discuss holding grudges and if it's healthy? All this and more in this week's episode.
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Cryptocurrency, ISAs, Recession, Budgeting... we discussed this and more with Temi! Temi is a financial guru, invested in helping you make better financial decisions through his blog (https://10figs.co.uk/) he gives us those crucial tips on how to better manage your money.
This week we discussed choosing your partner over $ 5 million, the vegetable shortage and of course financial literacy. Listen to find out why Tisha is the richest too.
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What is the meaning of life? What does your fashion sense say about you? Is the world doomed? These are some of the questions the managers are answering this week.
Get ready to pause and answer along too!
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"Everybody is suffering, you just don't know what they're suffering with!"
This week the managers discuss if men leaving their families is self-care but more so why do the wives dealing with this choose to fake it? They also discuss the current shortage of new notes in Nigeria and how that has detrimental effects on the people. Should Christain artists perform or collaborate with non-christian acts? Let us know your thoughts! The episode ends with a discussion on dating in or outside your tax bracket.
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This week the managers discuss the trials and tribulations to get a Beyonce ticket! Test your Behive knowledge with the quiz and see if you do better than the managers? Are you going to see her on the renaissance tour? Did it cost you an arm and leg? Let us know. Also, the pair talk about friendship at different life stages and if it's unrealistic to maintain friends at different points in their lives.
Share your thoughts, use the hashtag #JustManagingPod and let us know what you are wearing to see Bey!
This week the managers discuss serious topics and very unserious topics. From revoking sympathy for racist refugees to ads encouraging men to get married. This episode has it all, including a new game, so see if you can get 6 out 6!
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This week the managers discuss (former) Black-owned business, Grassfields and their public image, with news coming out that there was a hostile takeover, a back and forth with threats of the police ensued. If there is one thing you listen to this week, it's Leonie's breakdown of a PR statement!
Then they spoke about filters and if they are harmful, considering that everyone knows it is a filter. Obviously, Beyonce was covered with her multi-million dollar Dubai performance. And the mental health segment is back!
The calmest episode so far! The managers discuss all things parents and parenting your parents. What does it look like to grow up and have a changing relationship with your parent(s)? Have you ever felt responsible for your parent(s) as a child and do you continue to do so?
Also who could escape Prince Harry and his new memoir? Not the managers, hear their views on the best selling non-fiction book in the UK.
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HAPPY NEW YEARRRR! New year, same managers and there is no better way to start the new year than with an in-person episode all the way from Accra. A disclaimer first... we do not dislike Americans it will make sense once you listen.
The Managers take advantage of being together and play three games, see if you can do better this time around. Then they discuss their 'Detty December' experiences in Lagos and Accra. From expensive tables, dangerous concerts and of course diaspora wars. This long episode delves into the complexities of the increasing attention of Detty December and what it means for Nigeria and Ghana.
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We have reached the end of the year! Shout out to you and the managers (nothing is guaranteed you know) The managers reflect on the year that has been 2022, asking essential questions like "what fashion trends to leave in 2022." Also, they get a bit vulnerable and share their learnings from the year, their highs and lows (kinda). It is our last one of the year so answer along, share and let us know your thoughts too! See you in 2023 xxxx
This week the managers talk about music and access. They start off with 'guess the song' and then discuss the recent collaborations with afrobeat artists and "western" artists. Is the exposure worth it? Does it increase their profile? Or should Afrobeats remain 'low key' on the global stage? Then the pair get into it about weight loss surgery and BBLs. Are BBL's becoming too common? Do you have to lose weight or be skinny to be a successful influencer? Let us know your thoughts!
This week the managers are okay and crying... for good reasons! They discuss their Spotify wrapped individually and for the podcast (shoutout to you if we were in your top 5!) Also they give their in-depth analysis of the World Cup so far and the long-standing beef between Ghana and Uruguay. Unfortunately, the pair discuss (at length) a very TL topic, can men and women be friends? Get into it and give your opinion too!
The managers are back with their first guest of season 2! ManlikeMike, aka Michael a graphic designer, creative genius, photographer, YouTuber, film critic, influencer, fashion icon… the list goes on. This episode focuses heavily on Black Panther and Marvel Phase 4 commentary, so shout out to all the nerds who are about that superhero film life. Is Phase 4 too female-focused? Has Marvel lost their way since being bought by Disney? Can Michael B Jordan act? Listen as they also discuss their university degree choices and how it impacted their current careers. Finally, they reflect on if they have control over their lives. It's an action-packed episode, so make sure you share, rate and enjoy!
We heard your pleas and cries for us to return, so the managers are back for Season 2! This episode is probably more chaotic than anything in season 1 but the managers are getting back into the swing of things. Listen as they reminisce on what they got up to during the break and as they try to answer questions from the Black Twitter Quiz. They also discuss what it means to live life and what makes one feel worthy. Jump back in with the managers for a great listen!
First of all RIP to the Queen and that. Also RIP to season 1? The Managers discuss the death of a monarch and all the things that came along with it, like facism, forced grieving and why the Irish can celebrate but the 'coloured' ethnics cannot. They touch on how expensive it is to partiapte in detty December and why working hard is ultimately a scam. This episode the managers reflect on adulthood, the lessons, what they would do differently and dvice they would tell their younger selves. As the season comes to a close they reminise on their favourite parts and what they plan to do differently in season two.
Other highlights include, random musicals numbers in TV shows, loneliness and pretty privilege.
The managers were inundated with trending topics, pasa and mess this week. With Indiyah securing brand deals from boots and PLT, they discuss greenwashing and if this 'PLT Marketplace' is a successful pivot from the brand. Jay-Z once again was being a spokesperson person for Black Capitalism but the TL was not having it! Also how long should you wait between getting engaged and getting married? The managers were rilled up speaking about lateness, a pet peeve for the pair, so do not waste time and listen to this weeks ep.
Article on greenwashing and PLT
Video analysis of Jay-Z's comments
This week the managers discuss Spice's "contrerversial" new video as well as the banning of the criminal Andrew Tate on various platforms. Has the cost of living crisis affected your friendships? Do you have an "enjoyment" budget? Would you accept your friends footing your going out bill? These are some of questions the managers attempt to deleve into, as inflation continues to rob us of our "best years." But one thing is for sure, if you can afford it go to therapy.
Despite previous efforts, this weeks game was a success! See if you can name the answers on time too.
This week the managers discuss oversharing and whether being a mysterious girl is even possible in this day and age. After being online for over a decade, seeing the rise and fall of Facebook, enduring twitter jail and participating in #100FactsAboutMe, can one even disentangle themselves from being constantly online? If you get married and no one sees your partner did you even get married?
In the adulting section, sometimes we just need to collectively cry and that's what Ghanaian youth decided to do when somebody created a crying space on Twitter to lament over the country's hardships.
Apparently, G comes after A in the alphabet... See if you can do better than the managers in this week's game!
Listen as the managers discuss the anti-feminist rhetoric that has some young women wishing to return to the 1950s and why capitalism is the real villain here. They also attempt to find the joys of adulthood, because it's not everyday doom and gloom...listen to see how that turns out. Make sure you join along in this week's game, "would you rather?"!
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Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie Jackie... the latest person to be dragged across the internet streets for naming a candle "Sòrò Sókè" a rallying cry during the #EndSARS protests. In this episode, the managers are joined by a special guest Tanito, a British Yoruba alte babe to bring more light to the issue from a Yoruba perspective. They touch on the dangers of commodification, whether it be your family, culture or hobbies. The trio also discuss what it means to be a creative and an honest check-in of their mental health.
Love is illogical and irrational, so every person's partner is the finest person on the planet. Unless your name is Solomon and you proclaim that your wife is neither intelligent nor pretty. Leonie and Tisha ponder, why do men do this? Also, they fangirl over Beyonce's new release, as well as fail to know all the lyrics on this week's game. They also discuss the struggles and realities of friendships during your 20s as life moves on. Take a listen to gain some tips on how to further your healing process too.
Who is the smartest person you know? If you had a warning label what would yours say? What one food would you eat for the rest of your life? A few questions that Leonie and Tisha answered before delving into in-depth reflections about how we changed over the course of the pandemic. Then it gets even deeper when they ponder if they are truly satisfied with life. Get your journal out and join them in these reflections.
The managers are really going through it and the Conservative Party leadership contest isn't helping either. Join them as they discuss desirability and natural hair, also we assess Tisha's 'complexity.' Do you like feedback and ask your friends/family how they view you? Lastly, we provide 7 tips on how to support the sad people around you.
The managers are stressed and it's because of the mess that is UK politics and the nonsense of Love Island because... duality. Apparently, BBL's are going out of fashion and the yt girlies want to be yt again, cos being "ghetto" isn't fun anymore. Also, listen to find out why Leonie got dragged on Twitter, according to the streets she was being bad vibes.
Do you alert people before you fart? Why don't people want to have kids? Is skipping church the reason why the singers of today are lacking? The managers are barely hanging on, and apparently so is society. This week we discuss abortions (again), hospitality culture (again) and Omarion eating watermelon (hopefully never again). Take a listen and let us know if Chris Brown is a worthy opponent for Usher!
In this week's episode, the managers are here to answer your questions and dilemmas. Find out the early memories Leonie and Tisha share about their friendship. As well as tips for those who refuse to go back to the office life. Definitely listen if your friend has ever confessed to being in love with you too!
This week Leonie and Tisha discuss the real pandemic in society: body insecurities. From eating disorders to fatphobia and pretty much everything in between, take a listen to this honest and vulnerable conversation about body image, oh, and also the tragedy that is PLT.
In this week's episode, Leonie and Tisha discuss if there is merit as to why Swedish people do not feed their guests. As well as Lil Nas X being snubbed by the BET awards, while melanin deficient Jack Harlow gets nominated. Also, the recent news that Lori Harvey says bye-bye to yet another relationship. Tisha discusses her frustrations with modern dating, rounding it off as the pair discuss healthy boundaries.
Back from an impromptu break because sometimes you crank that Soulja boy and other times it cranks you. Listen on to find out why our first official episode took a month to release, but they say good things come to those who wait... so here it is!
Get to know the Managers! Leonie and Tisha give an introduction to the podcast that will be discussing adulthood and mental health while playing games. This short episode explains the why and how of the podcast as well as giving a taste of what is to come!