Living for the Weekend Podcast

Ever struggle with something you think you’ll never overcome, and then you do?? This episode Amirah and Kara reflect on some obstacles they’ve faced and the “high” they felt when they finally overcame them. During the on repeat segment they find themselves on a tangent as they give their perspectives on the importance of titles in a relationship. Millennial Spotlight: Doobie Newton is a rapper from Cincinnati, Oh. He is new on the scene, but he already has a collaboration with Tory Lanez. The track is titled, x10. You can check out this track and more on his IG page @doobieprollyhi. Kara’s Pick: MPH x MIKNNA https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mph-single/1270896365 Amirah’s Pick: Spin With You x Emma Sammeth (ft Jeremy Zucker) https://open.spotify.com/track/1m7XbKhOvJst478ms8yUrr?si=4RrsXOtfQ0OiD6wwY8dzAw

With the new year approaching, Amirah and Kara reflect on their progress the resolutions they made throughout the year and ways they’d like to re-energize some of these goals as they prepare for the new year. They also think through some new resolutions and goals for 2019. During the on repeat segment they make sure to throw in their two cent on the King of R&B debate. Millennial Spotlight: Amber is budding new R&B singer/songwriter out of Cleveland, Ohio. She’s been singing for years but recently dove full speed into pursuing her music career with a sound that’s just as much passionate as it is pretty. Check out her latest single “Karma” on all music platforms and be on the lookout for her upcoming EP “Flawed as Fuck”. Get hip now cause @said_amber is up next! Karma x Amber https://open.spotify.com/track/5Uve979PwYg1avXjF7lFe3?si=Ix7zmhTVRnKzAGHgS1m6nQ Kara’s Pick: The Same x Ryan Destiny https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-same/1437587862?i=1437587865 Amirah Pick: JUMP x DROELOE (ft Nevve) https://open.spotify.com/track/2YfkoL3YrLXtRqQhJNQTbN?si=3w97ZLPRREa5udmFskESeg

What is self care to you? This week Amirah and Kara discuss the ways they engage in self care including the more challenging aspects that people don’t always talk about but are often most rewarding. During the on repeat segment, they give you some bangers along with a discussion on the recurring issue of sexual assault allegations against up and coming hip hop artists. Millennial Spotlight: Dani is a NYC-based Howard University alum that is heavily involved in music. She writes her own songs and now hosts a music podcast called C’est Noir. In the podcast, Dani and her co-host discuss all the latest albums across genres from some of our favs to some less popular gems. Tune in to her podcast @cestnoirpod ! Kara’s Pick: Song About You x Mike Posner https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/song-about-you-single/1434909132 Amirah’s Pick: I’M DEAD x Duckwrth (ft Sabrina Claudio) https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZbJR1AfdOsvsYNuCvgqKX?si=je0fXcdpQMue6QhRSnY46w

Ever been afraid you won’t achieve your life dreams and goals? This week we discuss the ominous future and how we deal with the anxiety of the unknown. Of course during the On Repeat segment, Amirah and Kara weigh in on some of their favorite artists including a debate about the best Drake albums. Millennial Spotlight: Orlando Watson (@aorlandowatson) is a musical artist out of Cleveland, Ohio. Coined the “Syllable Savvy Savant” Orlando is an amazing lyricist with a unique sound that blends spoken word and R&B/Soul. His most recent project “Everything’s Personal” ranked #18 on the Itunes R&B/Soul Charts. Check out his music on all music platforms including his latest single “Lalah’s Joint”, an ode to the incomparable, Lalah Hathaway. Lalah’s Joint x Orlando Watson (ft Chandra Raye) https://open.spotify.com/track/6lTAHQVOIWLcYv6H8npxR1?si=CLeZXQ1_T-GWlt4g5uY_rg On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: What I Know Now x THEY. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/what-i-know-now-feat-wiz-khalifa/1438461428?i=1438461653 Amirah’s Pick: D’Evils x SiR https://open.spotify.com/track/0wY9rA9fJkuESyYm9uzVK5?si=-GqN59RmSFG1llFd5v4yLQ Bonus Song: Surrounded x Jeremih & Ty Dolla $ign (ft. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa) https://open.spotify.com/track/1xhXtjqbFiNgLfqHMGo9lW?si=qCDm_2aHR6utdwfxuzspZA

This week we discuss all things Black hair from our natural hair journeys to the politics of wearing traditionally Black hairstyles in the workplace. During the On Repeat segment we preview a bit of the MihTy album and give our initial thoughts. We also dig into a little celebrity gossip as Kara talks about a recently released Tell-All book from a popular instagrammer. Millennial Spotlight: Dot McDonald is a Howard grad and actress. You may know her from popular collaborations she’s done with big brands like Buzzfeed (salad girl) and Target. She recently created and starred in an upcoming series called Noodles about a college student trying to hold down her man in prison. Get familiar now because @dotmcdonald is definitely up next! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Slow Down x Normani (& Calvin Harris) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/normani-x-calvin-harris/1439417329 Amirah’s Pick: You’re the One x Kaytranada (ft Syd) https://open.spotify.com/track/2b4SSorCTQ2VzmllaeWuuT?si=62U2Lu_TSzuuqZEVef-qfA

When you know better, do better, right? This week Amirah and Kara talk about how their personal growth journeys have impacted their dating lives. They also take a little time to stan out for Rihanna and her recent NFL half time decision and take a trip down memory lane to the days of the VHS. Millennial Spotlight: Shay, also known as @nurse_honeybee is a mental health, wellness, and plus size blogger that shares candidly and vulnerably about her journey to true happiness. Check her out at honeybeeinspired.blog and bee inspired! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Say It to My Face x Thutmose https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/say-it-to-my-face-single/1408895274 Amirah’s Pick: Put Me Thru x Anderson .Paak https://open.spotify.com/track/70SjyVMzhmMeJQD8hOmIBp?si=xxiOV9ZqSnKK_fctxt9_5A

Can we talk our shit again? This week Amirah and Kara bring you another Let Out where they laugh and shoot the shit about everything from the Insecure finale to the fact that the popular producer Hitmaka is Yung Berg! Talk about mind blown. Millennial Spotlight: Erik Veenhuis is a photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. He takes many different photos of landscapes, people, and occasions around the city. You can find his work @erikbrianphotography on Instagram. On Repeat: Kara’s Picks: Boy x July 7 https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/boy/1284725790?i=1284726563 Drowning x Hoodboi https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/drowning-single/1370210631 Amirah’s Picks: Another Lifetime x Nao (Shareware remix) https://open.spotify.com/track/2mVW3YWtFGaXeIckXb4L4D?si=RTY54NEOR66r29KPLPTpPw Life’s a Bitch x Radiant Children https://open.spotify.com/track/2Tfv312RwYnXh2fHCZvOD2?si=epRuAJ0hTHiFFBf0rq184g

You ever hear that little voice in your head telling you you’re not quite qualified to do or have something no matter how much experience you have? This episode Amirah and Kara discuss dealing with the woes of imposter syndrome in their professional and personal lives and some things that have helped them overcome it. Later Kara tries to update Amirah on the Eminem and MGK beef while Amirah struggles to even remember who MGK is. Millennial Spotlight: Bitches Love Brunch is a podcast hosted by two Cleveland natives, Kourtni and Quiana. These ladies keep us laughing and thinking as they discuss all the hot button issues among Black millenials from $200 dates to when we’re gonna get our 40 acres and a mule. Check them out on soundcloud and itunes @bitches_love_brunch! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: High Like This x Kevin George https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/high-like-this/1325859702?i=1325859706 Amirah’s Pick: Python x Miguel https://open.spotify.com/track/4jYxNI1e2LnhlbiHBf2Paq?si=sWRQb3WRTC6_dDzkZHvJYA

This episode Amirah and Kara talk about the overwhelming pressure these days to quit your job and pursue a passion. They discuss everything from their ideal lifestyles to the value of stability and the many different and valid pathways to personal success. They also give their two cent on the foolishness Nicki Minaj has been on lately (recorded prior to fashion week debacle) and revisit Jeremih and his recent removal from his own tour. Millennial Spotlight: Devi Quinones is a new full time mother who is super talented and multi-faceted. She is a creative who designs clothes, accessories and her new focus, baby accessories! She can literally design and create anything! She also has a blog about being a new mother called Cutie Quinones. You can follow Devi’s store front and blog on IG @cutiequinones. On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Feelings Don’t Change x K. Roosevelt https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feelings-dont-change/1414553366?i=1414553754 Amirah’s Pick: Money On Me x Snakehips ft. Anderson .Paak https://open.spotify.com/track/2X1v0cUbDZXzi21L0yAH79?si=bbI4iFQzQRC2PR_huSbiwA

Ever feel like no matter how much you grow, the people around you still expect you to be “the old you”? This episode Amirah and Kara discuss the struggle of trying to outgrow old habits when it feels like the people they're closest to won’t let them. They talk about all the different spaces this can happen, from friends to family, and ways they have found to navigate. On a lighter note, they also talk a little about celeb spotting etiquette and running into their fav celebs in real life! Millennial Spotlight: Jazzo (@itsjazzo) is an up and coming alternative R&B artist. Music has been her passion for years with projects such as “Live at the Barns” and “Cygnus”. She is currently preparing to go on tour with Neo-soul artist Bernhoft. Listen to her music today on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Holloway Road x Tara Carosielli https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/holloway-road/1216239288?i=1216239302 Amirah’s Pick: Do You Wrong x Leven Kali https://open.spotify.com/track/6PktsUMUtMAu8GRTmeH9Vy?si=EYYR0dmLTBWKPWDyxgrqBQ

After a quick pre-show rant about approaching the job market as Black women, Amirah and Kara dig into some recent experiences with failure and the tools they use to bounce back. They also discuss the urge to compare themselves to others in the age of social media. During the on repeat segment Kara reveals her love for Jeremih as she tries to convince Amirah that his features are of Ty Dolla Sign caliber. Millennial Spotlight: Mason Jalloway (@masonjalloway) is an EDM/Hip Hop DJ and Producer out of Cleveland, OH. He is the owner of XIV Productions, a premiere recording studio located in downtown Cleveland. You can catch him and his studio featured on the season premiere of “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Cleveland Browns” on HBO. Check his EP “Loner” on all music platforms! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Inhale x Duke Dumont https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inhale/1354099265?i=1354099437 Amirah’s Pick: Them Changes x Thundercat https://open.spotify.com/track/5dcZUsgcMW57ju0A379O7c?si=Hu2CfiG9Qn2UsQonNBamOQ

"You don't know how much milk I like in my cereal!" This week Amirah and Kara talk about the often painful but necessary process or receiving feedback or criticism from others. They reflect on how they respond to feedback, differentiating helping vs hating, and more. Millennial Spotlight: Kasey Stokes is a LA based photographer that works with all types of creatives for an array of different projects. His most notable work to date is most likely when he got that chance to photograph Kendrick Lamar some years ago! If you are interested in viewing his work and connecting with Kasey, check out his Instagram: @stokely.jpg On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: R.A.N x Miguel https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/r-a-n/1398075981?i=1398077468 Amirah’s Pick: Stay Lost (Cabu Remix) x Joe Hertz (ft Amber-Simone) https://open.spotify.com/track/3xy8karhdpkltgdwj9FGbQ?si=ss02pVqNR8Oyysnc5RAXSA

Can we talk our shit again? This week Amirah and Kara keep it light with a chill episode where they laugh and shoot the shit about everything from white work antics to Blac Chyna and her baby boos. Millennial Spotlight: Sasha is the founder of @blackgirlswhopaint, a safe space created to support and empower black women painters as they navigate through their artistic endeavors and daily activities by promoting sisterhood, community, and positive representation. www.weareblackgirlswhopaint.com On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Closer x Ye Ali https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/closer/1250239198?i=1250240096 Amirah’s Pick: Fruit Salad x Tierra Whack https://open.spotify.com/track/0IUWe1lprVhev4JwubwNMF?si=JQHY6E_5SHOM5gotonY8ng Bonus Song: Mo Bamba x Sheck Wes https://open.spotify.com/track/3QybPutx0Tjk472bBKjNWn?si=wsHbgT7VSu2dRDpre11I8w

“We too old to be working on friendships, either you’re a good friend or you’re not”. Is this true?? This week Amirah and Kara dig into the purpose of friends as adults. They talk about everything from what they think it means to be a good friend to friendship maintenance. During the On Repeat segment, they also revisit lasts weeks convo about listening to lyrics vs listening to production. Millennial Spotlight: Michael Standberry is a speaker and motivator from Cleveland, Oh. He has a brand called Conversation Over Rocks that discusses how to achieve your goals in employment and education. You can follow him at @conversationoverrocks ! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: Ain’t the Same x THEY. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/aint-the-same/1363941482?i=1363942626 Amirah’s Pick: I Don’t Even Know Why Though x Alina Baraz https://open.spotify.com/track/3H2OWez1soN1GT4me4j53A?si=dwObFpf5TxyXPPwvgorGMQ

“Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore!”. This week Amirah and Kara share a little bit about their lives as LA transplants. They discuss everything from taking the leap and deciding to move to the uncomfortable and often comical process of settling in and making lives for themselves. Millennial Spotlight: Chrys of @getfitwithchrys. She’s a healthy lifestyle coach that focuses on helping women build health, balance, and confidence as they work to achieve goals ranging from losing weight to building muscle. Check out her website https://linktr.ee/getfitwithchrys for more info on how to get fit with Chrys! On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: I Like x Johnny Yukon https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-like/1378244415?i=1378244440 Amirah’s Pick: Know No Better x Jarami https://open.spotify.com/track/03r78ioj3w0rX7Db7sLUVq?si=gpXZd8W4R0qlXfBEJgTR-g

What's so special about the weekend anyway? This week Amirah and Kara give you all a little glimpse of what their weekends typically look like with a few tangent discussions on some of the shifts that seem to happen in your 20’s and some reflection on new things they’d like to try on the weekends in the name of personal growth. Millennial Spotlight: Imani Nia Robinson is a screenWriter, producer, and actress from Baltimore, MD. You might recognize her from her Role on the HBO show Deuces as Alice. Imani just completed a screenplay called 3 Blind Mice that centers around HBCU culture. Check out Imani on Instagram at @imaniniarobinson. On Repeat: Kara’s Pick: FWMM x Tiara Thomas https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fwmm/1359146830?i=1359147393 Amirah’s Pick: B.I.D. x Tory Lanez https://open.spotify.com/track/6dnrppGRbt8fie18Lcd9Dd?si=wwFCzINzT9mpEQzNnTnA6w

How much do you reveal about yourself to your co-workers? This week Amirah and Kara laugh through the foolishness as they discuss their experiences navigating relationships with colleagues in work and academic spaces. Millennial Spotlight: Ashleigh, creator of the mental health and wellness blog myhappyjourneigh.com. Check out her site and follow @ashvaughn for raw reflections on how she’s navigating her wellness journey as well as tips and tricks for your own journey. On Repeat: Kara’s Pick- Disrespectful x GASHI https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/disrespectful/1274322219?i=1274322655 Amirah’s Pick- Girls That Dance x Masego https://open.spotify.com/track/11gXs1fmRhR5Q6PxD3Lhr4?si=bqecLDk8Rw6jyZaVsgMWRw

Episode 1: Cheers to the Freakin Weekend by Living for the Weekend Podcast