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Join Des and Kay as they talk about embracing life as two black women in Toronto and sharing their humorous and life changing stories.

Desree Fellows & Kayla Foster


    • Apr 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Ep. 11 | Living with Narcissism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 56:25


    In this episode Des and Dill, Talk about narcissism. The many forms of it and how to identify it, whether it be in yourself, or from someone else. In the second half Des talks about a few experiences she has had with different forms of narcissistic behaviour, and how it has a helped her grow, as well as identify narcissistic traits. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 10 | Dealing with Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 58:57


    In todays episode, Des and Dill talk about expectations. How they can help you strive towards your ultimate goal, but also be difficult to deal with when pressure is involved. In the second half of the episode they dwell a bit more on their personal expectations of each other (past and present), as well as explore confusing (Mostly West Indian) phrases their parents said to them that they say to their kids now. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 9 | Ronaldinho on a Ting Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 56:40


    In todays episode, Des and Dill talk about some current news in the world, and have brief discussion on if "Toronto Ladies" are STILL the best kept secret for international men visiting. In the second half Des shoots a few rapid fire questions and topics for Dillon to get his opinion on. From One night stands, to Pantsuits, to Shrinkage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep 8 | I got that will power thats why my sh*t slaps.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 59:36


    On this episode, Des and Dill (mostly Dill) talk about what everybody is talking about. Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. Who's in the wrong... Chris for the insensitive joke, or Will for the way he handled himself? Considering Jada was the target of the Joke and Will acted on her behalf, is their deeper conversation of Roles in marriage? Des and Dill will break down there point of view of the altercation as well as roles, and how they can help or effect a marriage. Enjoy. PS. Shot sounds at the break point of the episode, so might be a good idea to slightly lower volume for that segment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 7 | An Episode about Nothing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 57:09


    Listeners!.. Hello.. :) Todays episode Des and Dill, Have no topic and no direction. They go through their weekend, reflect on some stuff, and Try to articulate Toronto based locations, sayings, and things based on the alphabet. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 6 | Des is a Newer Man... Styll.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 58:51


    On Todays Episode Des prepares to celebrate her birthday coming up, which leads to both Des and Dill talking about Birthday Dinners, and if they are still a thing. They also have a few takes on on people who utilize astrology to dictate their everyday lives. In the second segment Des and Dill reflect on the 11 years they have been together, and tell stories revolving around some of the most memorable moments. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 5 | Tidying up with Desree Kondo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 58:40


    In todays episode, Des and Dill about cleaning, cooking, and organizing as a couple. Des gives some tips on how to utilize baskets in your home, as well as diy cleaning solutions. In the second half they play a game of would you rather. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 4 | Jerk it like a Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 58:40


    In this Episode Des and Dill update you about their week, the trials and tribulations of having young children, the war taking places within Ukraine, and fun little game in the second half involving song lyrics you may or may not know and love. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 3 | Black Canadian Jorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 58:24


    In the first half of this episode, Des and Dill deep dive into Black Canadian history. Its importance and the lack of awareness it has within the education system, and Canadian society. The second half involves some tidbits Dill had with the NBA All star weekend, and his ... fandom of a certain singer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 2 | A Spicy Valentines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 55:08


    Des and Dill get into the valentines day spirit. We talk about how we celebrated, and what we have done or haven't done, in the past for valentines day. As well as much more things we have done, or seen throughout the week.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    Ep. 1 | Cassareep and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 57:34


    In this episode Des and Dill introduce who they are, and how they came up with the name, "mint and mylo", plus much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mintandmylo/message

    IPL laser, menstrual underwear and the diva cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 36:09


    In this episode, Des talks about the feminine hygiene products and hair removal products that she's currently using. Listen till the end! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Relationships, babies, and the cost of living. Featuring Mr. Fellows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 50:29


    In this episode Des and her husband discuss how they met and give some relationship advice! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Mommy Diaries - Pregnancy, breastfeeding and raising children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 30:24


    In this episode, Des talks about some of her experiences with her pregnancies and how motherhood is going so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Emotional Intimacy and Women's History month!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 38:55


    In this episode, Des gives an update on some changes in her life, talks about the latest book that she's reading, and has something special for her listeners to enjoy at the end! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Happy Valentine’s Day! - Do you talk to your spouse your past?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 27:54


    In this episode, Des talks about Valentine’s Day, black history month and talking about whether or not it’s important to talk to your spouse about your past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Body shaming and self love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 30:26


    In this episode, Des talks about body image and shares her experiences with being self conscious. This is also the first episode when she starts her poetry to end each episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Finding your peace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 26:07


    In this episode, Des talks about getting rid of negative energy and how she promotes self care. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    Intro to the Vivrante Woman Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 7:16


    Des introduces herself to her new listeners, says hello to her old listeners, and talks about what the podcast is about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desree-fellows/message

    The Vivrante Woman Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 0:19


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    Mommy Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 31:41


    In this episode, Des interviews one of her best friends about her journey through motherhood so far with her 4 and half-month-old.

    International Women's day, Coronavirus and love is blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 57:08


    In this episode Des and her husband talk about current issues happening in world and give their opinion about the binge worthy show, 'love is blind'.

    Black hair and skin care

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 58:19


    In this episode, Des and her husband talk about what they use on their skin and explain how they take care of their hair during the winter.

    Happy black history month/happy valentine's day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 54:22


    In this episode, Des and her husband talk about the strike occurring in Ontario, parenting, Black history month, and touch on Valentine's day.

    Business and Cultural differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 54:13


    In this episode, Des and her friend Puneet talk about the importance of starting something new with business ventures and cultural differences between them.

    Season 3 catch up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 28:18


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about updates with their children and setting boundaries and responsibilities for them.

    Birthday parties and black news

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 48:00


    In this episode Des brings her daughter on the air to talk about her birthday and then her husband gives the latest scoop in black news.

    Vagina Stuff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 54:55


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about the vagina and pregnancy sex.

    Male pregnancy - Is it a thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 56:23


    In this episode, Des and her husband Dillon discuss the changes he went through physically, and in society with Des being pregnant the first time and currently.

    Black.Blue.Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 57:02


    In this episode, Des and one of her best friend's, Tarik discuss his brand new poetry book "Black.blue.green". They also talk about relationships and whether or not men and women can be friends.

    **Special Announcement!!**

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 56:52


    In this episode Des has a very special announcement to share with her listeners.

    Black Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 53:14


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about the current issues happening on social media in the black culture

    Black Girl Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 53:50


    In this episode, Des and one of her best friends, Eryn talk about hair, relationships and being a black woman in society.

    Black Mom Pet Peeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 55:47


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about issues surrounding black motherhood and share their experiences.

    Black Culture - Crusher club!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 55:43


    In this episode Des and her husband Dillon talk about the latest news happening in the black culture and give their opinions on each topic. 2

    How well do we know each other?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 53:44


    In this episode Des, Kay and regulat guest chris play a game to see how well they know each other.

    Let's talk about Africa!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 58:26


    In this episode Des talks with her brother Mo about the african history and being african in Toronto.

    Caribana aftermath and uplifting each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 56:32


    In this episode, Des and Kay talk about caribana weekend and how to uplift and motivate each other.

    Would you rather and Relationship talk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 56:47


    In this episode Des and her husband play the game "would you rather" and talk about love and relationships.

    Caribana and Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 59:02


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about their experiences in the Caribana parade in Toronto and tips on how to prepare for the day. They also touch on what it means to be a friend.

    The cost of living and other things.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 57:41


    In this episode Des and Kay get into the cost of living in Toronto and then veer off topic :)

    The husband speaks. Men's health and relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 57:27


    In this Episode Des' husband fills in for Kayla as they talk about health and relationships.

    Protecting your peace. An episode on mental health.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 28:10


    In the first episode of season 2, Des and Kay share some personal experiences with their anxiety and depression and how they were able to overcome it.

    Season 1 wrap up/ Toronto Slang feat. the better halves.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 55:58


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about their favourite episodes and a preview of upcoming topics and also discuss Toronto slang with their significant others on the show.

    Motherhood!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 56:20


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about their experiences through pregnancy and motherhood and share some insight on how they deal with behaviour.

    Let's talk about sex!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 57:22


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about sex and share their personal opinions on maintaining a healthy sex life.

    Pet Peeves and Social Cues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 56:11


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about their biggest pet peeves and habits that get under their skin.

    All about food!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 52:25


    Des and kay share their favourite spots to eat in all of the greater Toronto area.

    Self care and hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 54:52


    This episode Des and Kay talk about their natural hair journeys and share some self care tips.

    Love and relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 64:10


    In this episode Des and Kay talk about love and relationships. They also share their own personal views on the topic.

    A woman's guide to healthy living

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 54:02


    This week Des and Kay give their condolences to Nipsey Hustle's family and also touch on women's health.

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