Camperosity

Have you ever met someone who took twinning a little too far? It may seem innocent, but to me, there is a sinister side to copying someone. After a certain age, stealing someone else's outfit or mimicking another's behavior becomes more than just juvenile acts. In this episode, my sister and I discuss copycats and when their copying becomes a nuisance. Features audio from: Copycat - Billie Eillish, COPYCAT - Melanie Martinez, The Real Slim Shady - Eminem, Ice- cream Paint Job - Dorrough, TWINNEM - Coi Leray, @tythecrazyguy & @blabbertok on TikTok, The Fairly Odd Parents (Nickelodeon), The Home Depot theme, and Nicki Minaj.

Do you have a name that is complicated to pronounce? In this week's episode, I recount several stories from my childhood that resulted from the mispronunciation of my name. Features clips from: Entertainment Tonight, Raven-Symoné on TikTok, Ariana Grande Apple Music Interview, and Aaliyah on daytime show. Music by: The Ting Tings - That's Not my Name & Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name

From Buford on Phineas & Ferb, to Regina George on Mean Girls, and finally Buster on Arthur, bully culture IS American culture. But what is a “bully” exactly, and how does a person go from being misunderstood, to causing other people pain in order to validate themselves? Join my sister and I as we discuss how bullying has affected us. Music: Mean - Taylor Swift, Invisible - Hunter Hayes, & Middle Child - J Cole. Clips from Mucha Lucha owned by Nickelodeon, and @little.blooming.women On TikTok.

Have you ever been talking to someone, but randomly, something they do turns you off completely, and you ghost them? Yeah, me too! Join my sister Kiya and me as we discuss this topic. Features music from: Kali Uchis - Dead to Me, SZA - I Hate U, Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next.

This week, my sister and I dive into the history of Astrology, with a focus on zodiac signs. Features audio from: Beyoncé - Virgos Groove, Khalil? - Zodiac Killer, Russ Parr Morning Show Intro, Russ Parr Daily Horoscope: 11/09/22, The Price is Right losing sound, Conceited - Flo Milli, Juicy - Doja Cat, and Nicki Minaj and Little Mix on instagram live.

UNHITCHED (UNCENSORED) EPISODE: In this week's episode, I recap my first overnight camping experience with Iris, and discuss the pros and cons of traveling with a camper. My friend Keshawn joins me as a guest. Features music from: MOOO!- Doja Cat, The Campfire Song Song- SpongeBob SquarePants, Southern Comfort Zone- Brad Paisley, Jesus Take the Wheel- Carrie Underwood. Follow Keshawn's Instagram: @akei_kmilton

Though humans may come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, they are not all treated the same. In this episode, I discuss colorism or the idea that the lighter your skin tone is, the more desirable you are. Features audio clips from: Yellow Bone- Dani Leigh, B Simone's Instagram live, Every Girl - Young Money. Music: Black or White- Michael Jackson, Redbone- Childish Gambino.

Have you ever wondered if men and women were even meant to be friends? In this episode, my sister and I cover everything from bbf's (boy best friends) to fwbs (friends with benefits). Grab a bestie and some popcorn, it's a battle of the sexes. Research from google, definitions provided by Britannica. Featured songs: F.R.I.E.N.D.S- Marshmallow feat. Anne Marie, FUN Song- SpongeBob SquarePants, & Best Friend- Saweetie feat. Doja Cat

Is freedom really free in the USA? Have you ever wondered what you are entitled to as a person in this country? This episode might help. Join me and my mom, Barbara, as we discuss the paradox of “free will” in America. Research: Merriam-Webster, Washington Post, Aperture- “The Illusion of Free Will,” on YouTube. Music: This Is America- Childish Gambino, Freedom - Beyonce ft. Kendrick Lamar.

Are you insecure about your body? You are not alone. Clips from @raquelbenitah, @elyse_just_elyse, @niki_patton, and @aliciamccarvell on TikTok. Features clip from a 2005 commercial for Yoplait Yogurt USA. Music: Rock Your Body- Justin Timberlake and Body- Dreezy. Research: Google

We all have a birthday. From quinceaneras and sweet sixteens; to bar mitzvahs and twenty-first year celebrations, birthdays are a big deal. In this episode, I define what a birthday is and discuss my favorite things about my birthday. My friends, Keshawn, Brandon, and my sister Kiya, tell me about their favorite birthday memories. Music: Birthday - Katy Perry, Birthday Cake - Rihanna. Sources: Google, Clips: Frosty the Snowman, 28 Birthday Celebrations from Around the World - Mental Floss, @eviewhy TikTok, and Prince on Birthdays - Edgar Guerra. 

What is “good hair,” and why is this term synonymous with whiteness? I built my entire art career from this one single question. This episode explains why hair is so crucial to the black community and why it isn't “just hair.” Music: Sorry - Beyoncé, my hair - Ariana Grande, Whip my Hair - WILLOW, and Don't Touch my Hair - Solange. Features clips from the following TikTokers:@aantwonnxo, @locdinwithzaza, @nneka.eg, & @teoluigi. HEADPHONE WARNING: volume inconsistencies. 

Do we know what shape the Earth is, or whether or not humans have even left the Earth's atmosphere? How much do we know about our home planet? Join Kiya and me as we poke each other's brains and try to figure out what shape the Earth is. (This episode is very “out there” and conspiracy heavy, so listen with an open mind.) Featured music: Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller. Earth Song - Michael Jackson, & Maps - Maroon 5. Features audio clips from the following TikTok accounts: @kingsleeper24, @dontghostme, & @anotherperspecti7. Features audio clip from "No Human has ever left the Earth's Atmosphere, Here's Why," by Seeker on YouTube.

Have you ever thought about what you sound like to others? The way your voice sounds, or your accent, is a key factor in determining where you're from. It is as unique as you are, and varies, depending on your geographic location. So why do we have them? Why do they develop? How can they change? That is what will be covered in this week's episode. Sources: Science Insider, HowStuffWorks and Robert Matthew for Science Focus Magazine.

Dreams are a curious thing. Virtually anything with consciousness can dream. In this episode, my sister and I explain the weird phenomenon known as "dreaming." Accompanying Songs: Bury A Friend- Billie Eillish, R.E.M. - Ariana Grande, Lucid Dreams- JUICE WRLD, Sweet Dreams- Beyonce'. Research from Google.

Regardless of the relationship, every person on this planet came from two parents. The interaction between a parent and child is one of the fundamental experiences of being a person. What happens when a child becomes eighteen? Or twenty-one? Some parents feel threatened by the idea that their child has become equal to or even surpassed them. Some parents envy their child's development and success so much that they damage their relationship with their child. In this episode, I explore the parent/child power dynamic. I'll also explain why you may not relate to your parents. My mom appears as a special guest. Research from Google. Music: Mama's Song - Carrie Underwood

Is there a right or wrong way to attract a potential mate? Everyone wants their "happily ever after," but no one talks about how hard it is to attract the person you want. In this episode, my sister and I discuss our weekend girl's trip and how we realized our disconnect with attraction. I briefly cover the Law of Attraction and question how and why humans attract each other. Featured Music: Just Like Magic - Ariana Grande Source: Google FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: Iris: @iristhecamper Fenney: @pokepom_fennekin Business: @briannaltaylor_

As I mature, I am noticing small changes in my appearance. Nothing dramatic, but I can see a clear difference between my 16-year-old face and my now mid-twenties face. These changes are not bad in the slightest, just different. The difference is that I'm now older. "Old" is right up there with "fat" as words that people do not necessarily want to hear. Why is that? We all get older. A baby can't stay a baby forever, and as much as we'd like to be Forever 21, the fact is, we can't simply press pause on our bodies. In this episode, I crack open the aging egg and discuss what aging means for me. (My mic was acting weird in the middle; Caution for headphone wearers.)  Definitions from Google. Accompanying songs: Landslide- Fleetwood Mac & Time Machine- Muni Long 

Small towns are the foundation of America. Across the nation, millions of Americans are born into small towns. However, of those millions, how many are willing to leave? A lot of times, they don't. Regardless of where you're from, the chances are good that you may know one of these people with a "small-town mentality." Is this a bad mindset to have? How do you change it? These questions and more will be answered in this episode. My mom pops in as a guest. Features audio from J. Cole. Featured song: Break Up in a Small Town by Sam Hunt.

It is common knowledge that some of the most influential people are the rich and famous. Though that may be true, I think the most influential people are the rich and beautiful." From Kim Kardashian to Trey Songz, it is easy to see that having money and sex appeal makes you untouchable to society. In this episode, I will put a microscope on "Pretty Privilege" and the idea that you can attain anything by being labeled "pretty." My sister Kiya returns as a guest. Headphone warning*** Features information from: https://deardarkskinnedgirl.com/2020/05/04/what-is-featurism/ Definitions from Urban Dictionary and Google. Features Music by: Ariana Grande - 7 Rings Saucy Santana - Material Girl Gunna & Future - Pushin' P

UNHITCHED(UNCENSORED) EPISODE: What makes a household healthy? Isn't the health of a house dependent on the health of its inhabitants? I'll attempt to answer these questions and more in this week's episode. Featured Music: Home by BTS.

"Change," we've heard it said a thousand times; We have read about changes in history books, seen "CHANGE" spray-painted across the sides of buildings, and have even heard it yelled in the streets of cities and neighborhoods. So what is change? In this episode, my friend Kanari and I discuss the word "change” in all aspects. Featured Music: Changes by Justin Bieber. Big Mouth Theme Song. Follow him on all of his social media accounts below: Insta: @bacotekanari TikTok: @k_bacote Follow My Social Media Accounts: Instagram: Iris- @iristhecamper Business- @briannaltaylor_ Fenney- @pokepom_fennekin TikTok: @itsbri_obvi

Continuation of previous episode. This second portion of the episode explains the different types of relationships you can experience in this lifetime. My sister Kiya and I compare and contrast our "Twin Flame" testimonies.

Synchronicities, mind reading, & “mirroring.” All of these words encompass the Twin Flame Journey. Join me and my sister Kiya, as we deep dive into what a Twin Flame relationship is and find out if you might be in one yourself. (Part 1 of 2)

Puberty… We've all been there. That awkward and confusing time as a teenager when hormones begin running rampant. That being said, I'm what you might call a “Late bloomer.” So, what is like for a late bloomer? In this episode, my sister Kiya and I, break apart the word "Late Bloomer" and discuss what it means. Featured music: INDUSTRY BABY by Lil Nas X.

Happy Valentine's Day!! In this day in age, it is nearly impossible to do anything without a phone, including dating. In terms of finding a potential mate, dating apps and websites have shifted the entire dynamic of how humans view each other. From casual “hookups” to “friends with benefits,” it seems like modern dating is for the birds. What is a young, spiritual, single black girl to do? In this episode, I dissect what it means to date, and discuss my own dating stories. Not sponsored.

“Get a job…” they said, “…you're an adult now.” That's what every parent tells their child. Can the transition from adolescence to adulthood be as simple as getting a job? In this episode, recorded shortly before termination from a job, I take a raw and emotional look at what a “job” is versus a “career.” Features audio clips from SpongeBob SquarePants.

"Too black for the white kids, but too white for the black kids." This is a familiar phrase for many in the black community. Truly, it is hard being a "palatable" black person. In this episode, my sister Kiya and I discuss the struggles of being labeled an “Oreo” while growing up in the south.

Hey folks, in this first episode, I explain why I chose to live in a camper out of all of the housing options available.

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