In Progress Podcast

S3E2: If you've been active on social media over the last year, you've probably seen or heard the term “high value man (or woman)” a thousand times. You've probably also seen a few snippets of Kevin Samuels, a self proclaimed “high value man,” denigrating women that contact him for what he considers to be poor life choices. It's time that we explore what this actually means. In today's episode, we discuss the concept of high value humans and break down use of this term in society and social media today. As always, we absolutely want to know your thoughts! What does it mean to be of “high value?” How does the definition differ for men and women? How do these kinds of categories affect our day to day lives? Head to our IG @inprogress_pod & let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

We're back…. For real this time

In this episode, hosts Christine and Emily discuss online safety. As adults, we don't often discuss how to stay safe while interacting with others online, but we know that online predators exist too. Unfortunately, there are people whose sole goal is to stalk unknowing victims online, then inflict violence in person. Hackers also utilize public information to target and attack strangers. Nowadays, people can have access to our personal information with a super simple Google search—- which is actually quite scary. Some people even post their every move and travel plan on their social media accounts in real time, without thinking about who can access that info or even what they can do with that information. Also, many widely used apps track our online behavior and interactions and either recommend our pages to strangers, or show us certain ads, images, etc. In other words, our information is constantly shared and constantly consumed. It's up to us to protect ourselves and we wanted to bring more awareness to these issues. As always, thanks for listening! Please be sure to share your thoughts on our IG page: inprogress_pod We would especially love to know if you have additional online safety tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

The focus of today's episode is on profession, passion, and purpose. Hosts Christine and Emily spend time discussing their respective professions and how they do… or don't… align with their passions. We encourage you to do the same. Have you ever taken a moment to think about where you are and why you're there? Does your work fulfill you? Are you currently doing what you thought you'd be doing when you were a kid? Do you have a dream job or do you not dream of labor? Drop a comment on the inprogress_pod Instagram page! Check us out on YouTube ! We'd love to know your thoughts. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

We live in a world where Black women are constantly policed from head to toe. From the hair on their heads to their body shape, to they ways they choose to communicate or express themselves. In this episode, hosts Christine and Emily explore how society polices Black women and how this phenomenon is perpetuated by the media. They touch on topics such as respectability politics, featurism, and colorism, all while sharing their own personal experiences as Black women in the United States. You're also in for a special treat as today's episode not only features audio, but has an accompanying video that can be viewed on the @Inprogress_pod IG page and YouTube channel! Search: The In Progress Podcast on Youtube to find us there. As always, thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

I know that last time we said we'd be consistent….. and weren't, but that's changing! Today's episode is a mid-season check-in. How are y'all doing? The pandy is still here, but as a result of vaccines and declining rates of COVID and COVID hospitalizations, slowly but surely, the world is opening back up. In addition to changes around pandy precautions, the Cicadas are back in full force, after 17 years! So that's been—- fun. Throughout this episode, we discuss some of the long-term effects of the pandy on our lives as well, with a specific focus on human behavior and youth. As always, we'd love to see your responses to the points made during this episode. Be sure to let us know via IG @inprogress_pod! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Sorry for the delay— but we are back in action! This episode is all about #couplegoals. We discuss the the definition, our opinion on its origination, and the impact on the culture! What do you think? Would couple goals exist if it weren't for social media? What role do couple goals play in relationship satisfaction or relationship health? For whom can the term even be used? Only celeb couples or regular folks too? Let us know! Drop a comment on our Instagram page @inprogress_pod! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Sister, Sister

Okay, we know. Technically, it's no longer Black History Month. But the thing is, we celebrate our Blackness 24/7, 365 days a year. Today's episode focuses on all things Black. In the beginning, we discuss Daniel Kaluuya's segment on the the Higher Learning show on The Ringer YouTube channel. The segment is linked down below. We take time to reflect on some of his statements, primarily his statement that it doesn't make sense to ask Black people, who themselves love Black people, why non-Black people don't like Black people. Why are Black people constantly having to explain racism, when it's not an institution that we created? What are your thoughts about this? We'd love for you to share your thoughts via Instagram (@inprogress_pod). We also dive into a few other issues tied to racism and Anti-blackness, one of them being the current season of the Bachelor, which features a biracial bachelor. The bachelor, Matt James, is both Black and White and is regarded as the first Black bachelor in the show's history. During the course of the show, allegations of racism came out against a contestant, and for some unknown reason, the host came to her defense and seriously downplayed her actions. Then, the host resigned. We discuss our thoughts about the whole situation. Suffice to say, it has played out exactly as we expected. An article is linked below with more details. We'd love to find out more about what Black history means to you or if you have any other comments about this episode! As always, frop some comments via IG @inprogress_pod! Thanks for listening! Sources: Daniel Kaluuya interview https://youtu.be/_YblDWgglNk The Bachelor https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/the-bachelor-bachelorette-chris-harrison-racism/amp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Welcome to Season 2 of the In Progress Podcast! We made it. Despite all the trials and tribulations of 2020— we made it. What a time to be alive! This is a catch up episode where we discuss some stand out events that have taken place so far. 2021 is looking WILD already. From an insurrection to the fufu challenge to “Gorilla Glue Girl,” join us as we share our thoughts. As always, drop a comment via IG @inprogress_pod. Let us know your thoughts about the year so far. Has anything shocked you? How are you keeping sane? What are you looking forward to in 2021? We want to know it all! Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Today, we present you with an extra-special episode! We are joined by friend and fellow podcaster, Tobe Mlemchukwu, to discuss all things family. We start off by discussing our familial setup and childhoods, while also exploring the role that our Nigerian culture played and continues to play in our familial interactions. Then, we discuss the boundaries we've set with our families and various ways that COVID-19 have impacted our interactions this year.As always, let us know your thoughts! What role does your family play in your life? Have you had to set stricter boundaries as you've become an adult? How has COVID-19 impacted your family interactions this year? Share your thoughts via our Instagram page! We can be found @inprogress_pod. Special thanks to Tobe for not only participating in the podcast, but for being our first guest! Check him out at @longlivetobe, @ccsmackpodcast, and @urbantheology_ on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Our two most recent episodes about the#EndSars movement have been quite heavy, so we decided that today, we're just going to chat. It has been a while since we discussed COVID-19 and how we feel about current events, so we took some time to catch up. Unfortunately, as public health officials had predicted, the rate of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has risen significantly and continues to heavily impact our day to day lives. We hope you're all well! It's been a tough year, but we also recognize that many people have gained invaluable knowledge and perspective. Let us know your thoughts! Find us on Instagram @inprogress_pod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

In part two of this series, hosts Christine and Emily discuss the role of social media in the End SARS movement and the aftermath of the Lekki Tollgate Massscre. What we know is this—- Nigeria will never be the same. People are upset and fed up with their living conditions. They deserve change and most importantly, they're demanding change. In other words, all over the world, people are actively working to put an end to systems of oppression and systems of injustice. Our hope is that peace, justice, and equality will prevail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Nigeria, the native home of hosts Christine and Emily, is indescribably beautiful, overwhelmingly abundant, and rich in both talent and culture. However, as many of you well know, despite the beauty and the abundance, police brutality and harsh conditions have also plagued Nigeria for many, many years. Recently, these issues came to a head with the #EndSars movement. SARS, or the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, was created in Nigeria in 1992 and tasked with handling armed robberies, kidnappings, and other similar violent crimes. Rather than reducing crimes, instead, SARS officers themselves have inflicted the same crimes on Nigerian citizens as they have been tasked to prevent. Nigerian citizens, especially the Youth, have been arrested, tormented, harassed, and even killed for a number or trivial reasons, including but not limited to: their choice of clothing, their hairstyle, appearing to be “rich,” owning nice things, appearing to look like a “criminal,” owning technology, etc. In October 2020, the Youth decided to fight back by having peaceful protests all throughout Nigeria. The demand was simple: Freedom for all, peace and justice for all, and better pay, training, and psychological evaluations for officers. After two weeks, a curfew was put in place on October 20, 2020, and many protestors continued protesting at the Lekki Tollgate. While protesting, all lights in that area were turned off and in the pitch darkness, the army arrived and started shooting the unarmed, peaceful civilians. Many were injured and many were killed. The Nigerian government has only recently acknowledged their role in this heinous act, and the actual count of those affected by this incident is still a mystery. Though we are just releasing this episode in November 2020, we actually recorded this a mere 5 days after the Lekki Tollgate Massacre. Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Nigeria. You shouldn't have had to risk your life to fight for your right to live. For more information about the #EndSars movement, please visit: https://endsars.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Season 1, Episode 5: PROTECT BLACK WOMEN. In 1962, Malcolm X said, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” Unfortunately, this still rings true today. In light of the recent developments in the Breonna Taylor case and the popularization of the phrase "protect Black women,"  we wanted to dissect its true implications. This episode is the start of a larger conversation and we hope you, our Community, continue to discuss issues, unlearn behaviors, and perpetuate the safety of Black women in every space they occupy. After all, the protection of the Black woman is the work of the Community. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to share your thoughts, hit us up on social media @inprogress_pod on Instagram or by email at ceinprogress@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

Season 1 Episode 4: In this episode, we discuss dating and relationships. Dating today is ...... a lot. Obviously, relationships take work, but what amount of work constitutes too much? Not enough? Have you ever thought about your boundaries, your needs, and your wants within the context of dating? If you haven't yet, we urge you to. There's no point to be in any kind of relationship (platonic, romantic, even professional)  that doesn't serve you. Find us on Instagram @inprogress_pod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

We recorded this episode mere days after the horrific shooting of Jacob Blake and unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman. This year, collectively, we've dealt with one tragedy right after another. We're processing our pain and anger each day and working to find healthy ways to cope. We hope you're able to do the same and hope you have folks in your corner that can support you. As the title suggests, this episode is about self-care in the age of social media and social unrest. After discussing this topic amongst ourselves, we came up with the following six strategies to help you stay sane in the midst of chaos: Recognize your worth and value. Know your limits. Be intentional about who you follow. Be conscious about what you consume. Allow yourself to experience joy- especially during times of grief and despair. Educate yourself about the issues, but not to the point of exhaustion. Have healthy coping mechanisms. Thank you for listening! Please let us know your thoughts! We officially have an Instagram account: follow us @inprogress_pod. We look forward to building a community with all of you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

So far, in 2020, it seems that there's been a major social or political event every. single. day. So for Episode 2, we discuss several recent events, including COVID-19, changes to USPS and the resulting chaos, Black lives in the U.S., and Megan thee Stallion. In the midst of this global pandemic, we've witnessed more loss and change than ever before. Not just of people, but of our former ways of life and former modes of operation. Unfortunately, the only change we haven't seen is total, unified recognition of the humanity of Black lives here in the U.S. Breonna Taylor's murderers still roam free, as do Elijah Mcclain's murderers, and so many others---more than we can count. Until we know justice, we won't know peace. Our greatest hope is that much like the changes we've seen in our day-to-day lives, policies, and systems, we will see laws at the federal level that ensure the freedom and humanity of all marginalized populations. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to share your thoughts, hit us up on social media or by email. We'd love to hear from you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

S1.E1: In Episode 1, we discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our new normal. From MD stats, to masks, to mental health and everything in between. Life as we know it has totally changed and in this episode, we took time to check-in. We hope you've been able to take a moment to reflect and we hope you're all well too. If you'd like to share any thoughts or questions, please email us at ceinprogress@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! *Please excuse our audio issues in the beginning of this episode. We are actively working to provide you with consistently high quality episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

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