Conversations with Audrey

Audrey & co are back! Well sort of... in the spirit of NSW coming out of lockdown, Audrey got together with Yollanda (@yo11ieeem) & Janeille (@janeille_rigs) to talk about a not-so-little SA based show - Blood & Water. Listen & enjoy as they breakdown Season 2 including: What was up with Fikile this season (poor girl, must have been all the shock from finding out the truth)? KB having that lil something that gives him an edge over our resident nice guy Wade Miss Wendy stealing the whole damn show (even Chris couldn't resist)! And how the writers room has to have at least one Zimbo coz all the love for Zim was too much for our lil hearts. FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @audrey_nyari (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (more episodes will be out soon)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

To cap off a very (surprisingly and satisfyingly) successful First Season, Audrey got the gang together to reflect on life during COVID, its impact & life moving forward. Listen, enjoy & laugh along as Audrey, Jaclyn (@ferjelette) & Lalie (@lalie_muchira) discuss >> all the chaos of lockdowns that are not quite lockdowns; >> border restrictions which don't seem to apply to the rich; >> adjusting to the new normal & not knowing just how to plan for the future; and >> some crazy & wild things that have happened since the pandemic started! Here is hoping 2022 proves to be a little better! Side note (icymi): I am taking a little break & will be back with more soon so watch this space! FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @audrey_mukucha (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

In this episode, we bring you a conversation recorded in the blissful times before COVID (i.e. 2020). Audrey got the gang together to celebrate a new decade & express some hopes and wishes for 2020 and the future. Little did they know this was the calm before the storm! Listen & enjoy as Audrey, Hopeful (@shadesofh0pe), Jaclyn (@ferjelette) & Janeille (@janeille_rigs) offer their two cents about the Covid free times & what they had hoped to experience in 2020 (if only those dreams had become a reality). FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @audrey_mukucha (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

In this episode, Audrey once again sets aside her wannabe Oprah hat and has fun with the lovely Yollanda (@yo11ieeem)! The two have an Unscripted Conversation full of ranting, venting and lots of opinions about all sorts, including: 1:56 - Endless Lockdowns 8:37 - Racism/Euro 2020/ Why Black People cannot win / The ugly side of Black Excellence (a.k.a People need to find better ways to channel their Irrational Hate/Anger) 33:00 - Abusive Relationships/ More Problematic Celebs 56:45 - Why women stay in abusive relationships (i.e. What is the point of Kushingirira in Zim culture?) 1:08:00 - Queen B v Riri (this turned into more of a who is the better fashion influencer - otherwise Both Queens rule!) 1:24:00 - How much are your followers entitled to your private life? --- If anyone is impacted by abuse (emotional, verbal, physical, psychological etc) please seek help from loved ones and other appropriate channels. #NotoGBV & #NotoViolence --- FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey @audrey_mukucha (Audrey's personal insta) Twitter: @convowithaudrey Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For this episode Audrey brings another migrant to the table to continue with part 4 of the series of conversations with fellow migrants, this time focusing on the perspective Audrey understands best - that of the Migrant Child. While it is possibly the best way to migrate as there are less hustles, it also brings its own set of challenges. Audrey was joined by Janeille (@janeille_rigs) to discuss >> the challenges of trying to fit into a new cultural landscape; >> feeling like an outsider even in your home country; >> parental pressure to succeed & surpass the success of your migrant parents; >> dealing with being surrogate parents for the siblings (here is to all my 1st borns); And a lot more! FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For this episode Audrey continues with part 3 of the series of conversations with fellow migrants - this time with a young Zimbabwean migrant who took the leap to seek greener pastures in the land down under. While some migrants are blessed to migrate at a young age with family others make make the journey later in life and have to start from scratch to get established. Audrey was joined by Tatenda (@tatendajohn) to discuss >>How one makes the decision to seek greener pastures and the challenges that come with making the move when you are leaving behind family, a career or assets >> The challenges of trying to be establish yourself within a new country/system when you are starting at a different point to most citizens who have grown up within that system >> How one deals with the ties that bind us as migrants to our home countries And a lot more! FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

Sometimes I like to switch things up! So for this 2 in 1 episode, I took off my wannabe Oprah hat for a moment & decide to have fun with the girlfriends. The lovely Jaclyn (@ferjelette), Lali (@lalie_muchira) & Hopeful joined me to have an Unscripted Conversation that was supposed to be about T-Pain but took on a life of its own. In Vol 1.2 topics discussed include: 1:00 - Blackfishing & Cultural Appropriation 10:30 - Dear Wypipo 20:30 - Colourism 28:45 - Beauty standards & BBLs 36:00 - Black people 42:15 - All things Zim (name changes, bougie schools & white farmers) FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

Sometimes I like to switch things up! So for this 2 in 1 episode, I took off my wannabe Oprah hat for a moment & decide to have fun with the girlfriends. The lovely Jaclyn (@ferjelette), Lali (@lalie_muchira) & Hopeful joined me to have an Unscripted Conversation that was supposed to be about T-Pain but took on a life of its own. In Vol 1.1 topics discussed include: 2:00 - All things T-Pain 33:30 - Problematic Celebs (Nick Cannon, Ellen, R Kelly???) 42:45 - Separating the art from the artist 53:30 - Dance movie Nostalgia (those were simpler times) 59:00 - Rihanna being denied entry to the club FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For this episode I continue with part 2 of my series of conversations with fellow migrants - this time with a Zimbabwean migrant living in South Africa. Most Zimbabweans have made the journey to our neighbouring country and are hustling away to make ends meet. However, migrants still face many challenges even when migrating to countries within the continent (discrimination, exclusion, xenophobia). My beautiful sister, Vongai(@vee_mukucha) was kind enough to join me for "A Conversation about being a Migrant - Migrating within the Motherland!" We discussed: >>How one makes the decision to leave home and seek greener pastures >> Dealing with the ties that bind us as migrants to our home countries >>And the challenges of trying to fit into a society that loves to remind you of your “otherness” FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For today's Conversation, Audrey is joined by the lovely Mary (@marymukandi) who is a fellow Zimbabwean migrant and has a unique perspective to offer on the migrant experience as she is not only a (former) International Student but a young professional trying to navigate life in a foreign land far from the comforts of home & familiarity of family. Audrey & Mary talk about: >> the culture shock; >> dealing with the expectations of our loved ones back home; >> and also what we miss most about home (especially the food)! FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For today's Conversation, Audrey is joined by the lovely Michelle (@outtamychel), who among her many interests is very passionate about fitness and understands a thing or two about the benefits & challenges of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Audrey & Michelle talk about: >> their fitness journeys; >> how mental health is an intrinsic part of fitness; >> and they give their two cents on the fitness world today (like fad diets, trendy but unhelpful exercises etc) FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For today's Conversation, Audrey is joined by Paida (@pai_daa), a long time friend who knows a thing or two about the complexities of navigating the world as a 20 something year old. Audrey & Paida continue the conversation from Part 1 (check that out if you haven't already), but also talk about: >> what success and failure mean to them; >> how they've dealt with the pressures (internal & external) to succeed; >> how they've dealt with the idea of not always succeeding (i.e. failure

For today's Conversation, Audrey is joined by Lalie (@lalie_muchira) who is a long time friend and has some insights on the complexities of this topic. Audrey & Lalie talk about: >> how they have dealt with the realities of growing up and realising adulting is not all it is cracked up to be, >> that it's okay to not have it all figured out before you are 25, >> how they have dealt with failure and the fact that it really is not the end of the world! @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

For today's Conversation, Audrey is joined by Janeille (@janeille_rigs) who (among many of her talents) is a content creator. Janeille will share some of her insights, including: What being a content creator is all about How one can make a living out of it or atleast make the time invested worth it And how to deal with parents (in this case Zim parents) who usually consider anything that is not academic to be a waste of time! FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey's personal insta) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message

Welcome to the intro/first (and hopefully not last) episode of Conversations with Audrey. On this podcast, Audrey & Co. will be having some serious and not so serious conversations about life and the world, giving our two cents as Zimbabweans/Africans/black people living in the diaspora. Expect worthwhile discussions, a lot of laughs, and the opportunity to hear life described from a different perspective. FOLLOW THE POD ON: Insta & Facebook: @ConversationswithAudrey Twitter: @convowithaudrey @_mambano_ (Audrey) Email: conversationswithaudreypod@gmail.com Thanks for tuning in (And please come back for more)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithaudrey/message