3rd Culture Kids

It's so hard to say goodbye. Yes, yes, yes, we know and we can see the teardrops all around. But like all good things, this also must come to an end. Join us this week for our official studio (haha virtual COVID studio) send-off. We've had laughs --- Akosua mostly, we've had bants but most of all we've had wonderful conversations and memories that will last us multiple lifetimes. Thank you so much to all of you who have listened to us and shared with us. You are the real MVPs. For the last time, it's been your girls, Ritual, Akosua, and Michelle signing out from Vancouver ---- which still has like 5 Black people. 

Graduation is a-knocking and we guess it's time to start adulting. Lets not even reflect on the number of quarter-life crises that have kept us up at night. First, we changed our major twice, then our minor ten times and now we've got to map out a whole career? Join us this week to lament on our hopes, fears, and desires for life after uni. Most importantly we hear the perspective of someone who actually has their *bleep* together as our dear friend and recent grad, Banele, joins us from across the pond. We cant promise we say anything conclusive but trust that you'll feel like you are not alone.  

It's time to get a little bit selfish. The lockdown has left us and our thoughts with an abundance of "alone time" and it's now time for a little self-reflection. Joining us in the virtual studio this week is Dora Kamau and Akeem Pierre, two major headliners in the mental health and self-growth and entrepreneurial space. In this episode, we learn the true meaning of selfishness and learning how to block out the outisde noise to focus on your own path.

By the end of our illustrious careers as podcasters, we would have bullied all our friends into being guests. This week, Tolu and David join us in our virtual studio to discuss our man Burna, who we love to hate to love. We go over some of the controversial things he's done and said, figure out if we may be playing by different rules for different celebrities and examine the credibility of cancel culture as a tool to regulate pop culture on the continent and all over the world.  As always, it's been your girls, Ritual and Akosua, gingering the Jollof because Burna brought us the shitor. 

It's an age-old story that scrolling through people's shiny curated timelines can make you feel insecure. But on the other hand, going through stories about depressing times in other's lives can make you feel exactly that - depressed. This episode is basically Akosua ranting about LinkedIn. Jokes, jokes. We actually talk about navigating our feelings, perhaps the lack thereof, and other people's feelings in the world of social media. And why does that matter? Why are so many people are choosing to have deep and private conversations publicly and remain fixated on creating the illusion that they are the bigger person rather than commit to actually working on their relationships behind closed doors? Anyways, we hope that maybe we can all find a place to feel good, where we can treat people with kindness (yes, we stole this part of the description from Harry Styles).

F.R.I.E.N.D.S was "too white" and Never have I ever wasn't Indian enough. This week we unpack representation........lol or at least we try to, with help from our special guest Katy Ho, founder of Attire media. We look at what representation in the media has looked like over the years and what exactly it has achieved in both majority and minority spaces. We also delve into what extent every story can be told and whose duty it is to do that in the first place. As always, it's been your girls, coming to you with the tea (socially distant of course). Also you - yes, you! We can tell you haven't followed us on Instagram. Well, you can make things right and change your life by adding @3rdculture_kids, @mskatyho, and @attiremedia to keep up with what the podcast and your presenters are doing.

Surprise! We're back with an all new quarantine season - is this the new quarantine radio? lol. On this weeks episode we tackle the topic of political stances and responsibility. Should people be Apolitical? Is it our civic duty to have a political opinion? does it need to be voiced? We dig into it this episode and would love to hear your opinions on the topic! Follow us on IG @3rdculturekids to keep updated! PS : This was recorded over zoom to keep with social distancing mandates! So bear with the audio - we're trying!

It's our final episode folks *tear drop tear drop* and whew it's been a ride. Thanks for coming along and staying through the bants, the shade and Akosua's laughter. We've got a special guest in this episode......our dear friend Tinashe, coming over to speak on the power of iteration. That's a math thing apparently. Follow us @3rdulture_Kids on Instagram and don't forget to rate us on whichever streaming platform you use!

Welcome to episode 11, Ritual and Akosua are still single (but Ritual loves Benji ;) ), Michelle has some choice opinions on post-break up social media posts and tbh, we're all out here trying to analyse whether cuffing season is still a thing? Follow us @3rdulture_Kids on Instagram and don't forget to rate us on whichever streaming platform you use! Disclaimer : This episode is about cuffing season, but we're also not sure if it is. Have a listen.

 Welcome to episode 10, a WHOLE episode 10! This week we have our first in-studio guest. Fellow podcaster, Videographer and storyteller extrordinaire, David Markwei (@davedreams57 on IG). The four of us sit down to discuss Identity guilt ; do we know our cultures as well as we want to & should some of us pull a whole 'Eat Pray Love' and head back to find ourselves? Join the discussion @3rdculture_Kids on instagram. Share with a friend, rate us, and subscribe! As per usual, it's your girls Akosua, Ritual and Michelle.

Episode 9! A whole 9! We are finally back in the studio & recording that fresh content for you. This week, we discuss entitlement (male and otherwise) ,  social contracts that we are signing as a society , and how we can change that school of thought. Some of you mandem are really moving mad when it comes to treating others as property, and we're here to say our piece! Let us know if you agree with our points of view, disagree, or have alternate theories @3rdCulture_Kids on Instagram! As always, subscribe, follow our social media and tell a friend to tell a friend! It's your girls Michelle, Ritual and Akosua.

Welcome back to the Third Culture Kids Podcast! This week , on episode 8 - we discuss Brain drain. Should we be going back to our home countries after studying abroad? Are we draining national talent? Is personal gain > national gain? Tune in to hear our 2 cents! As per usual , it’s Akosua, Michelle & Ritual.

Welcome to Episode 7! This week, we discuss "The Year of Return". The president of Ghana declared 2019 the Year of Return for African Americans and all diaspora to come back and reconnect to their roots - with the hub of activity being Ghana of course. We've seen the full circle party, the hollywood chartered flights and a wave moving towards African roots and culture  - But is this all a good thing? Do we have reservations? Is STEVE HARVEY going to get a Ghanaian passport?! (Just speculation ;) ). As per usual, it's Ritual, Michelle and Akousa bringing you the juiiiice & the squeeze. Follow us @3rdCulture_Kids on Instagram.

When you’re out here in these streets but the streets are not out here for you! On this weeks episode, your Third Culture Kids girls talk about Dating and relationships : the past, the present and the future. Are we single by choice? Is it our choice? Expectations, realities and loads of personal anecdotes. We tackle deeper issues, and more fun-flirty and easy going bumps in the road. Join us for this anecdotal and laughter filled rollercoaster!

Mama said her work is THE GIFT! But the haters still be hating; do they have a point? Join us in Episode 5 as we talk about the criticsm around Queen B's choice of African artists and sounds for the latest album, and as we go deeper into the problem of calling people out for clout. RE: Social Media Warrior. As usual, it is your girls Ritual, Akosua and Michelle , coming at you with all the heat! Follow us on Instagram @3rdCulture_Kids to keep updated.

Whats up everybody! Welcome back to the 3rd Culture kids podcast! It's your ever faithful Michelle, Akosua and Ritual, and this week we talk about funerals and how people move mad at them ! (i.e. fake mourners, aunties matchmaking and interesting cultural customs). Tune in to hear the banter, anecdotes and how Michelle REFUSES to die due to natural disasters. Follow us on instagram @3rdCulture_Kids, and remember, tell a friend to tell a friend!  *Trigger Warning! - we do touch on death and losing people, if this is a very sensitive topic for you, please skip the episode and we will see you next week!*

Hey ya'll, welcome back to the 3rd Culture Kids! This week we are talking about the T word - you guessed it, Therapy! Your girls are in their feelings, and decided to try to help you find good ways to get out of yours. We talk about our healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms , our experiences with therapy/counselling and the role of friendships. Tune in if you need some comfort conversation, helpful tools or want to join the dialogue on ending the stigma . It's your girls Akosua, Michelle and Ritual - coming to you live from Vancouver, BC (Which STILL has like 5 Africans).

Whew Chile, all of these body image standards! Join us today as we talk about body image issues & standards - what's different from back home (Ghana, Zimbabwe and Kenya) vs Canada? Shopping experiences, social pressure and self confidence. As always, its ya friends Ritual, Michelle and Akosua.

Welcome! We are the 3rd culture kids - basically, we got some wine and thought that our conversations should be publicly available. In this Episode, join us for bare laughs, some poor rapping, but mostly a conversation about cultural pride, culture clash and Nigerian Excellence. It's your girl Akosua from Ghana, Michelle from Zimbabwe & Ritual from Kenya. Reporting live from Vancouver, Canada - which has like 5 Africans.