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Wize is their name, and wise is their game. Laura and Kay Rae Wize are two 30 somethin’ sister-sistas who are glad 30 is not the new 20 because they embrace the wizdom that comes with age. As Black women, we just want to BE our authentic selves, think as individuals to form opinions, and have a sen…

Laura and Kay Rae Wize


    • Oct 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Dem Wize Girls

    America Has A Problem - Season 3 Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 56:07


    In the final full episode of Season 3, Laura and Kay Rae discuss the topic of sustainable fashion, consumerism, and personal style. Kay Rae quizzes Laura to find out if she has a shopping addiction, or just in a deep relationship with her wardrobe! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Tiktok: @demwizegirlspod Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae: @ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Laura's book, Bougie Bitch Poetry, is now available where books are sold. Visit bougiebitchpoetry.com for more info. Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One

    Rejected Bad Bitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 43:11


    In this episode of DEM WIZE GIRLS, Laura and Kay Rae discuss rejection and how you can let it lead you to bigger and better things. Movies/TV discussed in this episode: The First Wives Club Fools Rush In Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Tiktok: @demwizegirlspod Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae: @ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Laura's book, Bougie Bitch Poetry, is now available where books are sold. Visit bougiebitchpoetry.com for more info. Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One

    You Need To Cut It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 57:27


    In this episode, KayRae and Laura discuss “cut-off” culture. Are you constantly removing people from your life? Are you a people hoarder? Laura and KayRae ask if the need to constantly cut people out of your life is a side effect of bad communication or the result of keeping an extensively large friend circle. Movies/TV/Articles Discusses in this episode: 9 Signs You Might Be The Toxic One: https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/toxic/ Bougie Bitch Poetry: poems for the misunderstood and chronically underestimated woman: https://amzn.to/3C6Ih1M A Thin Line Between Love and Hate: https://amzn.to/3yapwtw

    The Mirror Has Two Faces!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 40:05


    Revenge Travel? Revenge Body? On this episode of DEM WIZE GIRLS, Laura and Kay Rae discuss one of their favorite movies The Mirror has Two Faces and compare it to the "revenge glow up". Is it ok to let spite be your motivator for a better body and a better you? Movies/TV discussed in this episode: The Mirror has Two Faces Funny Girl The Prince of Tides Atlanta (S4.E2) Insecure Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Tiktok: @demwizegirlspod Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae: @ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Laura's book, Bougie Bitch Poetry, is now available where books are sold. Visit bougiebitchpoetry.com for more info. Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One.

    Bougie Bitch Poetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 37:18


    In this episode of 'Dem Wize Girls, Kay Rae interviews Laura on her upcoming book, Bougie Bitch Poetry! Laura's book will be released 9/25/22, and will be available wherever books are sold. Check out bougiebitchpoetry.com for more info!

    Fabulous Or Professional?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 54:42


    In this week's episode, Laura and Kay Rae discuss women being underestimated in business. Are you just a hobbyist until you turn a profit. Is your work often described as "fabulous" because your a woman? Laura and Kay Rae dive deep into the misconceptions of women in business. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae: @ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Keep up with Laura's upcoming book release at: bougiebitchpoerty.com Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One.

    If You Think You're Lonely Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 54:13


    In this week's episode, Laura and Kay Rae discuss, Psychology Today's viral article, Rise of Lonely, Single Men written by Greg Matos PsyD. Are dating opportunities diminishing for single men or have women found less value in dating apps? Is the internet changing the landscape of what women expect in committed relationships? Laura resolves a Facebook beef, and Kay Rae recalls her BlackPlanet dating escapades! All of this and more! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae@ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Keep up with Laura's upcoming book release at: bougiebitchpoerty.com Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One. Dem Wize Girl References from this episode: This episode references the article: The Rise of Lonely, Single Men https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-state-our-unions/202208/the-rise-lonely-single-men Something New- Fim Think Like A Man, Act Like A Lady by Steve Harvey He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys- by Greg Behrendt (Author), Liz Tuccillo Sex In The City: They Shoot Single People, Don't They? Tiktok (Why don't women cook & clean) https://www.tiktok.com/@konsciouskirk/video/7131690144435916074?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7131690144435916074

    Auntie Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 52:55


    In this week's episode, Laura and Kay Rae discuss their emerging transition into "auntiehood". They delve into how it feels and what it means to reach auntie status. They take a look at body image perceptions of the maturing woman in today' society. Does the media's portrayal of young women distort how we think grown adult women actually look? Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae@ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Keep up with Laura's upcoming book release at: bougiebitchpoerty.com Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One. Dem Wize Girl References from this episode: Throw Mama from the Train - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0094142/ My Stepmother is an Alien - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0095687/ Ghostbusters - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/ Tina (Documentary) - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/ Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again (Documentary) - https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2346480/ Succulent Wild Woman by SARK-https://www.amazon.com/Succulent-Wild-Woman-Sark/dp/068483376X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1B3QGN49PHJCZ&keywords=sark+succulent+wild+woman&qid=1661773478&sprefix=sark+wil%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-4

    There Is No Utopia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 47:58


    In this episode, Laura and Kay Rae discuss the emerging movement of Black women leaving the U.S. to start lives in a different country. Are Black women having their Eat, Pray, Love moment? What does the journey look like for Black women discovering their whole selves? They also take a deep look at self-care and what it means beyond beauty treatments and retail therapy. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @demwizegirls Laura: @ohwizeone Kay Rae@ms_wizeone We would love to hear from you! Email us at demwizegirls@gmail.com Keep up with Laura's upcoming book release at: bougiebitchpoerty.com Our podcast theme song was written and created by Vibe-One. Dem Wize Girl References from this episode: Eat, Pray, Love- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0879870/ Waiting to Exhale- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114885/ How Stella Got Her Groove Back- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120703/ The Photograph- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7798646/ Under the Tuscan Sun- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328589/ Uncorked- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9261218/ André Hueston Mack for Appétit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd7DE0TLLMg High on the Hog- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14540468/

    Disenfranchised From The World, Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 64:50


    Kay Rae and Laura are back and trying to adjust to life as they know it. Dem Wize Girls are back they are still spitting facts and searching for truth. A Whole New World- What's been happening since 2019! The pandemic, and its aftermath. No romance without a vasectomy – vasectomy on the scene means more STDs What's left demolition man sex? Pop culture happenings: All the shows starring black women: Harlem, Run the World Just get older!! Ginuwine Mario vs Omarion People need to get over Lil Kim's appearance! Keep up with Dem Wize Girls via IG @demwizegirls Follow Laura @ohwizeone Follow Kay Rae @ms_wizeone Be sure to keep with Laura's book Bougie Bitch Poetry https:bougiebitchpoetry.com

    A Petition To Bring Back Homemakers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 67:08


    Keepers of the home or domestic diva?? Whatever label you want to put on homemaker we strongly believe they should make a comeback in a whole new way... New Rules Apply!! This ain't your grandma's homemaking. P.S Wash your damn chicken!!

    He's Never Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 39:46


    If he says you're not the one then you're not the one. We break down the myth of "The Man Who Misses You".

    The Downside to Being the "Responsible Friend"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 39:40


    This is episode goes beyond just checking on your strong friend and talks about the vantage point of your "responsible friend". Kay Rae has a Super Soul Sunday level revelation about her own friendships. Laura all she can offer is love, respect, and loyalty to her responsible friends.

    The New Black Girl Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 59:10


    We compare the fun carefree spirit of Carrie Bradshaw to our favorite Black characters. We also ask if the Black girl narrative is as free as it could be. Are we being represented or misrepresented?

    Welcome Back Wize

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 55:34


    Season 2 of Dem Wize Girls is here!! Season 2 is about is seasoned with Lawry's Seasoning salt and Black Girl Magic... Get ready to laugh and have an Ah-ha moment.

    Rage Before Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 45:03


    Step one is identifying the problem. Before you get all new year, new you let's clear the air! As 2018 comes to a close we just want to have one last rant.

    Pretty Expires Every 5 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 43:56


    You've heard the saying that "beauty is fleeting". From where we stand beauty takes off for flight every 5 years. In episode 12 Kay Rae and Laura Wize discuss classic beauty standards and how they effect what e we find desirable.

    Real Life Decepticons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 45:02


    Don't you hate it when people switch up their whole personality? We are dealing with real life transformers! We talk with Kay Rae's bestie Chip to discuss lies, games, and decepticons. Because when they transform we transition!

    Oh,Crap, We Are Elders! aka The Thanksgiving Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 53:07


    What is it about being an elder millennial that makes you question your "elder" status? At this point in your life you are transitioning into carrying the torch for family traditions. The time has come for us to stop being "plate makers" and start being meal prepare-ers, even if it doesn't feel like we're the grown ups.

    Working Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 36:30


    Working nine to five because somebody has got to do it. This episode of Dem WIze GIrls has none of the answers because answers are above our pay grade. When it comes to your workplace identity how much code-switching fo you have to do?

    Death of a Ride or Die Chick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 53:47


    It's time to establish some boundaries because death is a big ask. Death of a Ride or Die Chick is all about mourning the loss of the girl who hopped in the car first and asked questions later because every relationship doesn't warrant this level of commitment.

    The Vote is Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 49:40


    Is your relationship with American politics estranged? We can relate but the Midterm elections are only nine days away. We are talking about the power of voting and the side effects of being less involved.

    Carefree in the Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 54:08


    When did you fall in love with hip-hop? The ever-evolving hip-hop is always adding new sub-genres. Laura and Kay Rae discuss if you can be carefree and still love Trap Music?? Our special guest artist and producer Vibe One weighs in on the discussion and shares his perspective on hip-hop and how it affects the women listening.

    Young, Black, Gifted, and BROKE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 71:33


    Everyone is getting to the bag, but where exactly is this bag located? We sit down with financial expert Del Shawn Renee Hayes of Hayes Financial Coaching so she can help us get the bag and keep it. Having your money right is a Wize move!

    Single and Carefree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 59:36


    We continue our exploration of the "carefree" Black woman and discuss being single. When did everybody pair up? Why can't we be the consummate bachelorettes? We sit down with one of our favorite single girl's and visual artist Ryan Leary ant talk singlehood, dating, and the search for a worthy suitor.

    Married and Carefree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 40:11


    In our exploration of what it means to be "carefree" Black women, we discuss being married and carefree with our special guest Kim "Duwaup" Bolden.

    Busted the Windows Out! Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 45:10


    In episode two, Kay Rae and Laura discuss how to get clarity after your heartbreaks takes you past the point of no return. Wize is their name, and wise is the game. Laura and Kay Rae Wize are two 30 somethin' sister-sistas who are glad 30 is not the new 20 because they embrace the wizdom that comes with age.

    OG Wize Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 35:52


    Wize is their name, and wise is the game. Laura and Kay Rae Wize are two 30 somethin' sister-sistas who are glad 30 is not the new 20 because they embrace the wizdom that comes with age. Join us as we early black female rebels, the evolution Black Girl Magic. and the women who were fighting to free the mind of radical black girls everywhere. The women who before their time but are still on our minds!

    OG Wize Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 35:52


    Wize is their name, and wise is the game. Laura and Kay Rae Wize are two 30 somethin' sister-sistas who are glad 30 is not the new 20 because they embrace the wizdom that comes with age. Early Black Female Rebels.. Reparations and the evolution Black Girl Magic. How underground artist who were fighting to free the mind of radical black girls were underground whose vibes are becoming refined in the age of the internet Opening music by: Vibe One

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