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  • Feb 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Knowing When to Apologize

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 55:54


On this weeks episode we discuss relationships and knowing when it is appropriate and necessary to admit you're wrong and apologize. We discuss the many perspectives that many times come in between these apologies. Lastly, we discuss the importance of forgiveness.  Listen and let us know what you think! 

BONUS: New Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 71:48


This week we are treating you to a bonus episode! We finally open up about our feelings on the horrific even that took place on January 6, 2020 in the Capital. We talk about President Biden and his first few weeks in office and what we hope for moving forward.  Don't forget to rate and review!

Imposter Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 43:43


On this weeks episode we talk about imposter syndrome and how it affects us in certain environments.  Let us know what you think! 

Maintaining Strong Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 53:05


On this weeks episode we discuss relationships and what one needs from one another in order to maintain strong relationships with friends, family, and significant others.  

New Years Resolutions with Alex

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 54:34


On this weeks episode we have special guest Alex sit with us and reflect on the year 2020 and come up with some new years resolution goals for 2021. 

Housewives, Relationships, Religion and All The In Between

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 67:06


On this weeks episode we discuss a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County and how domestic abuse is viewed and approached by an audience when a man is the abuser and when a woman is the abuser. We also discuss what it means to be in toxic relationship. Lastly, we get into the discussion of God, is God real, what is the reason that religion is still a big part of our daily lives and should it be?

Coping With Shame and Guilt

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 62:33


On this weeks episode Chad and Erika talk about moving on from the past and how shame and guilt play an intricate role in the way people cope with past failures and mistakes. They discuss the way they have learned to deal with the past and move forward.  Let us know your thoughts!

"Let it go"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 52:56


On this weeks episode we discuss AOC's twitter rants and our hopes for the upcoming year. 

Friend Breakups vs. Romantic Breakups

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 57:57


On todays episode we have co-host Erika and returning guest, Joseph, AKA JoJo discuss the different types of relationship breakups and which are more difficult to move on from. They close the episode by going over what they are thankful for this holiday season.   

Fears In Your Mid 20's

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 62:19


On today’s episode Chad and Erika discuss their mid 20’s fears before the pandemic and how they have changed since.

The Dynamics of Being a Gay Parent

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 70:40


On this weeks episode Chad and Erika discuss their thoughts and feelings on the 2020 Presidential Election. After they discuss a recent podcast episode including Mike Tyson and Boosie Badazz and their conversation on raising LGBTQ teens and how same sex parenting is looked upon by the general public.  

Modern Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 70:14


On this weeks episode Chad and Erika discuss a recent interview from Us Weekly with reality star Braunwyn Windham-Burke. The Real Housewives of Orange County Star got candid about her marriage and seeing someone “special” that is not her husband of over two decades. The reality star defined it as “modern marriage.” Chad and Erika dissect the interview and open up about their very own experiences and what they think about “modern” marriages.

Leaving Castro's Cuba and the Perspective in Todays Liberal America

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 88:16


On todays episode we have guest Reynaldo, who is a Cuban immigrant that has been in the United States over ten years. We talk about the current political climate, why he is voting for Trump this year, and what his thoughts are on the BLM movement. 

Justice for Breonna Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 52:55


Today we discuss the Breonna Taylor case, what this means for the future and BLM. After we discuss the skin care brand TULA and their pledge to commit to no more skin care retouching in their brand photography. 

A Guide To Money for Millennials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 56:25


On this weeks episode we have money coach, Krystal speak to us about finance. We discuss the different forms of investing, stocks, building credit and how to live on a budget. 

Rest In Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 40:32


This bonus episode is in tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  She leaves behind a truly remarkable legacy and has shown what determination really means.  Throughout her time in America's courts she has has paved the way for women's and LGBTQ rights and held her head high even when hers was an unpopular opinion. To continue the fight in RBG's honor, we must keep the flame burning and know that our democracy depends on our will to fight for it.  Reach out to your Senate representative to let them know how you feel about her seat being filled in an election year!https://www.senate.gov/senators/How_to_correspond_senators.htmhttps://sign.moveon.org/petitions/do-not-fill-ruth-bader-ginsburg-s-supreme-court-seat-until-after-the-2021-inauguration

It's My Birthday And I'll Cry If I Want To

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 88:59


On this week's episode, Erika and I interviewed our dear friend Asiya who brought her perspective as an Indian Muslim-American to our podcast.  We also took the time to pick Asiya's brain on how she handles her emotions on a daily as well as her views on the cancel culture affecting todays society. Remember to rate and review our podcast on all social media platforms @SomethingtoSayxPlease continue to speak out and fight for social justice and equality for all people in the world.

Keeping Up With Chad and Erika

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 63:52


On todays episode we catch up on the daily political and pop culture news. We have our binge worthy segment and talk about the shows, books, and all things we are binging on! Lastly, we talk interracial dating and colorism in todays world. September is national suicide prevention month. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts please seek immediate help and/or call the National Suicide Lifeline at (800) 273-8255As we continue to see black innocent lives being taken in the hands of police officers we must not forget about this movement and continue fighting. We provided a link below to keep you updated on ways to help. https://linktr.ee/supportblacklives 

Reality of Human Trafficking

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 49:46


On todays episode we have special guest, Elizabeth Quiroz. She is a motivational speaker, advocate, and survivor of human trafficking. Elizabeth shares her story with us, her life and accomplishments since becoming a survivor, and how can play a key role in identifying and stopping human trafficking. Redemption House Facebook Link:https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionHouseBayArea/ Need help? National Human Trafficking Hotline1 (888) 373-7888SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a weekLanguages: English, Spanish and 200 more languagesWebsite: humantraffickinghotline.org 

Navigating Faith and Culture as a Muslim-American

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 85:48


On this weeks episode we have a conversation with special guest Sarosha about living in the United States as a Pakistani Muslim American. We discuss topics such as dating, religion, women’s rights, and politics in the perspective of a first gen American. 

Gay Life In Jamaica

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 93:22


For this weeks episode we connected with Dervin Osbourne, who currently resides in Jamaica, through Zoom.  Chad and Dervin both grew up in Jamaica so have insight into the true identity of this island nation which is known for beautiful beaches, music and food but also has been portrayed as the most homophobic country in the world by the media in the early 2000s.   Join us as Dervin dispels some portrayals while he gives us some insight into his life. More information:Buju Banton Explains Why He Removed Controversial Song "Boom Bye Bye" From Cataloghttps://www.vibe.com/2019/03/buju-banton-why-he-removed-boom-bye-bye-from-catalog Paypal to support Jamaican Trans-focused NGO-Transwavehttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PHXCTNF6EFAPU&source=url

Confronting Sexism in America Through WAP

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 58:02


On this weeks episode we discuss the big controversy this week on song and music video WAP by Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion. We talk about the backlash over Kylie Jenner cameo, and uncover the misogyny and sexism, especially amongst Black women in America. We later close off the episode with our mental health check up segment. We open up about school, pre and post grad, job searching during a pandemic, soul searching, and mental health disorders. Sources discussed and/or used for this episode:Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Workshttps://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-audiobook/dp/B009LB5MFM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=intuitive+eating+book&qid=1597214013&sr=8-3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsm4poTWjMs  

Stories From a Frontline Worker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 76:30


In todays episode we talk to Key'Aira about her career as a social worker. Key'Aira opens up about her experience working in the field and the stigmas that are attached to it. We also discuss her thoughts on BLM as a Black woman in the United States and the 2020 presidential election, and much more. 

American Intervention-ism While Keeping It Current

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 67:54


Todays episode is a summary point of a few major topics we all have been dealing with in the last week.  Here are some resources that discuss a few of these topics:https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/7/28/21345481/trump-daca-supreme-court-dreamers https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimwang/2020/07/26/next-stimulus-package-on-monday-1200-stimulus-check-eviction-moratorium-and-reduced-unemployment-aid-in-cares-2-act/#6d8a4798226a https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/nov/13/morales-bolivia-military-coup  Please remember to register to vote or for mail in ballots where applicable. https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot-deadlines/ 

Let's Talk Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 66:50


July is minority mental health awareness month so we wanted to open up about our own mental health struggles and how we ourselves are coping with the ongoing news and current state of the world. We hope this episode encourages you to speak out about your own personal struggles with mental health and keep the conversation going this month on minority mental health. If you, or someone you know is struggling or thinking about suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at  1(800)273-8255  or text CONNECT to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor via text for free.

Honestly, WTF is happening in 2020?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 82:15


We are back! This week we discuss everything happening in the pop culture world. We begin by discussing Florida breaking new unwanted records in COVID-19 cases. Next we talk about Robert Unanue, CEO of Goya, support for Trump. We discuss corporate responsibility, what does this mean to POC's and is boycotting the right thing to do. Oh and we can't miss out on Kanye West announcing his running for President. What does this mean for the Democratic Party and for Trump? Later we discuss Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's conversation on the Red Table Talk, and "entanglement" drama. Listen to what we have to say about all this 2020 craziness. Below are provided the resources used to discuss topics on this episode. https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-coronavirus-mask-hypercapni/partly-false-claim-continually-wearing-a-mask-causes-hypercapnia-idUSKBN22H2H1https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk 

Are You Celebrating The 4th?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 52:34


As we mark the middle of the year with another July 4th celebration, we are now forced to reflect on how America's freedom has played out for some members of our society. While Erika and I are taking some time to breath this week, we wanted to replay our Cancel Culture Episode along with a brief message.  The topic of Cancelling someone is still at the forefront of our conversations with all the complexities and nuances that the topic exhibits, as more people appear to do or say something problematic. Remember to continue to support and utilize the resources in the link below: Resources to help educate ourselves on why masks are important:https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent  || https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177146/ ||  BLM Resources:https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList ||   

Just Wear The F@$cking Mask

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 56:01


Join us to hear a convo about current events including the ongoing debates over wearing masks as well as the ongoing trend for social media influencers to portray a perfect life and body which causes their followers to develop body dysmorphia and depression.  We also continued the discussion on the black lives matter movement with some voice actors now dropping roles that don't align to their natural race. Here are some resources to help educate ourselves on why masks are important:https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent  || https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177146/ ||  BLM Resources:https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList || Trevor Noah on Representation in Hollywoodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwXWU6tC_Yo PLEASE STAY SAFE FOR THE UPCOMING 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY AND REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR MASK!  Also #JusticeforBreonnaTaylor #JusticeforElijahMcClain #JusticeforRiahMilton #blacklivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatter

Today We Celebrate, Tomorrow We Continue Fighting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 94:31


Last week the Supreme Court made the decision to protect DACA and LGBTQ workers. This was a big win for those of us fighting for equality and human rights. Today we bring on special guest, Rosendo, member of the gay community and DACA recipient. We discuss life before and after DACA, coming out, intergenerational trauma, BLM, and so much more.We want to continue the conversation on the black lives matter movement and transgender rights, below are several organizations Chad and Erika are supporting and would appreciate anything you are able to donate.  This is a link to donate to a trans-focused charity in Jamaicahttps://bit.ly/2BDNbYx   Link for BLM and trans resources and funds that you can donate tohttps://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList  

It's Just a "Preference"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 95:14


In light of the Black Lives Matter movement and Pride month, we have our dear friend and proud member of the black and gay community come on our podcast. We discuss toxic gay culture and examine the meaning of racial "preference." Sources to some of the topics that were discussed: https://www.them.us/story/racism-is-not-a-preferencehttp://blog.lighthouse.lgbt/sexual-preference-vs-racism-difference/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nKwiPJSsJg&feature=youtu.be 

Save America

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 48:43


Thank you again for joining! In this episode we discussed some elements of getting true change in our society including legislative and grassroots efforts to aid the fight against Police Brutality and Racism.  Please use the link below to find details on fundraisers and campaigns supporting the BLM movement:https://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm/ Here is more information on the #8CantWait campaign which promotes proven solutions to deal with police brutalityhttps://8cantwait.org/ Here is more information on the Vote Save America Campaign:https://votesaveamerica.com/ Follow us @SomethingToSayx on Twitter and Instagram and remember to leave a review

Cancel Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 35:49


Cancel culture has been a large discussion over the last few weeks. From canceling Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Stassi Schroeder, and many more, canceling seems to be the one and only solution for all. So we wanted to share our thoughts and opinions on the good, the bad, and the alternatives of this uprising trend.Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 

American Dreamer Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 52:11


Thank you for tuning in for another episode of our Podcast!  Please enjoy the rest of our conversation with Aldo as he discusses the community and his future. Please remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcast.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Somethingtosayx

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 45:24


This episode was a bit unplanned but we thought It necessary to speak on the recent protests due to the repeated cases of black people being murdered after interactions with the police. WAYS YOU CAN HELP OR BECOME MORE EDUCATED ON THE PLIGHT: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/https://bit.ly/2z2OuQ4Leave us a voicemail at ‪(312) 970-9297‬ if you have any other ideas on how we can be apart of the movement!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SomethingtoSayxPlease remember to leave your feedback on apple podcasts as this helps us greatly! 

American Dreamer Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 48:01


Aldo shares his story of coming to America at four years old as an undocumented immigrant. We discuss the many challenges and sacrifices immigrants are faced with to achieve the American Dream. Stayed tuned for part 2!Make sure to follow us on instagram and Twitter @somethingtosayxWe appreciate any feedback you are able to provide!

Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 1:10


A quick snippet to hear what our podcast is all about.Listen in to get a vibe of who we are and what we want to accomplish. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SomethingtoSayx  Leave a voicemail at ‪(312) 970-9297 if you have something you'd like to be discussed on the podcast    

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