Season 1
Has Testosterone Rewired My Brain
Till Death Do Us Part
Ethnic Names and Accent Preservation as Acts of Resistance
In this episode, Amari shares with us their journey as a trans-nonbinary individual. Particularly, we explore how taking testosterone to affirm their gender identity may have changed the way they perceive the world and how they think they are perceived by others, especially in Kenya. What does their identity mean for them as they navigate relationships, from intimate partners to family, as well as professional environments and other ambitious pursuits?
In this episode we share our thoughts on the recently released and heavily discussed show, The Polygamist. We ask why the worst people always seem to be surrounded by love. Do the people who’ve done you dirtiest deserve a peaceful death? Is the trope of women sleeping their way to success overplayed? Why is it only girls who are conditioned to jump through so many hoops to qualify as good wives but boys rarely, if ever, hear anything about being good husbands? This onion has so many layers. We invite you to peel some of them with us.
Names are more than just labels; they carry our history, culture, and identity. In this candid conversation, we share our personal journeys embracing our own names and accents, and how those choices shape how we're navigating belonging, pride, and resistance. We unpack the personal and political weight of preserving ancestral names in spaces that often try to simplify or erase them. By the end, you’ll see why reclaiming your name can be an act of self-affirmation and decolonization.
This episode dives into the raw realities of navigating wealth, responsibility, and identity as young Africans in a globalized world. If you’ve ever wondered how financial pressure from your roots shapes your decisions, or what true collective growth looks like beyond individual success, this conversation hits deep. We explore the hidden costs of upward mobility, from the emotional toll of supporting family on modest salaries to the unspoken expectations that come with being ‘the one who made it.’ You’ll discover why distributing wealth without understanding cultural programming can backfire, and how financial literacy could be the game-changer for sustainable community upliftment. The episode questions whether true change requires collective unlearning, or if it’s even possible within embedded systems like capitalism and patriarchy. Listen if you're tired of surface-level solutions and crave an honest, unfiltered look at what it takes to unshackle from generational trauma, build genuine community wealth, and redefine success on your terms. Perfect for scholars, activists, dreamers, or anyone hungry for a bold conversation that questions the status quo. This episode’s authenticity is powered by two voices from Princeton university - researchers, organizers, and future changemakers confronting the deep issues of wealth, identity, and systemic change. Join us. Challenge what you know. Ask the hard questions. And maybe, just maybe, find the nuance that could ignite real change.