Speak up with AfroSistas

On this last episode of season 1, we talk about Therapy, and shared how our idea of Therapy has changed over the years. Both of us talked about our experiences in Therapy and what we found helpful. We also discussed about the stigma of mental health in black communities which is also associated with therapy. We talked about different types of therapy, and our opinions on whether we would recommend it or not to others. Share with us your thoughts and experiences with therapy whether good or bad. We hope this conversation will shed light on some of the benefits of therapy.For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.comConnect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas iHeartRADIO: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistas Google Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas BuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistas Amazon Music: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove, AfroSistas

On this episode we shared our thoughts about identity and our experience through the different roles we have. Our stories are each unique but we both are African immigrants who are now American. We go from talking about our definition of identity to sharing what has shaped our identities right now. We speak about our struggles and what we have done to overcome them. Identity is complex and evolves over time. It also depends on the choices we make. We would love to hear your stories about your identity. What is your definition of identity? What makes up your identity? Share with us your experiences that have shaped the person you are today and the choices or habits you practice now to become the ideal version of yourself.For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.comConnect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas iHeartRADIO: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistas Google Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas BuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistas Amazon Music: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove, AfroSistas

On this episode we discussed the social norms regarding marriage and children. Although some of these norms may be similar we focus more on norms in our Cameroonian culture and households. We share our thoughts on marriage and children both in our personal lives and from what we have seen in our communities. It is important to discuss both the positive and negative aspects of this topic. Some of the narratives we continue to enforce in our society are detrimental and dangerous to our wellbeing. We discuss tragic situations in the African communities in the USA that led murders and suicide. We have to take the time to understand what we are doing wrong and what is detrimental to some of our communities. It's important that we learn to respect everyone's choices when it comes to marriage and children even when they are different from societal norms.Comment below your experiences and how similar or different it has been from societal norms. We want to hear your stories. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.comConnect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas iHeartRADIO: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistas Google Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas BuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistas Amazon Music: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove, AfroSistas

On this episode we explore social norms when it comes to education and our career paths. Being both from Cameroonian families, we grew up with very high expectations from our families. These values instilled by our parents have shaped us into who we are today. As immigrants, coming to America is a privilege and an opportunity many of our brothers and sisters back home do not have. Our parents have always expected the best from us. We share the struggles we had trying to meet those expectations but also finding our passions in our education and careers. Our path is still being carved. We discuss what is next for us in that aspect of our lives. African communities do not often valorize the arts and many other creative career paths. We discuss our thoughts on that and what this generation must do to change that mentality. Comment below your experiences and how similar or different it has been from societal norms. We want to hear your stories. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.comConnect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas iHeartRADIO: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistas Google Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas BuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistas Love, AfroSistas

On this episode we focused on Colorism , especially in our Black communities. What is colorism? Is it still an issue today? How can we combat colorism? We explore the origins of Colorism both from the slavery and colonialism aspect. In our last episode we discussed how beauty has always been heavenly influenced by the Eurocentric society. In turn, spreading the idea that the closer you are to white (light skin) the more superior you are. This needs to stop. We shared our experience both in Cameroon and in the United States. What are we teaching our children? We must end this generational curse and this self-hate we inflict on each other. We do see color and that is the beauty of the variety of shades in African Descendants. Let's celebrate and appreciate all shades of black instead of reinforcing an idea that was meant to divide us and break us down psychologically. All shades of melanated skin tone are beautiful. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.comConnect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas iHeartRADIO: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistas Google Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistas BuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistas Love, AfroSistas

On this episode we talk about our struggles with body image. We share our vulnerabilities with you from the moment we first noticed our body images to how we feel about it now. We also talk about tips that have helped us love our bodies and what we are still working on in our journeys. Eurocentric society plays a huge role in what is portrayed as the ideal body features. As black people, we need to learn to love ourselves in our natural forms. We are so diverse and beautiful. Representation has a huge part in shaping our children's sense of beauty, so we must affirm to our children that they are beautiful and so are other children who look different than them. We hope that this will help you love yourself and others despite societal expectations or norms. All Bodies are Beautiful.For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas

On this episode we talk about signs of mental health issues and tools for mental health wellness. It is important to be aware of these signs for yourself and also to help those in our community. We also share some of our thoughts and experiences with these signs and tools. Know that you are not alone. There are resources and professionals that can help you, if you are suffering from mental health problems. Similar to our physical health, we must practice good habits on a regular basis that promote mental health wellness. We must continue to have these uncomfortable conversations in order to break the mental health stigma in our African/Black communities. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas

On this episode we discussed Mental Health in our African community. We start by defining Mental Health as its definition is often distorted in our community. Which creates a lot of stigma surrounding Mental Health in our communities leading to prejudice and discrimination. We also tackle the subject of Depression and Suicide which are very common mental health issues that are plaguing the world today. We must normalize mental health and illnesses in order to break this stigma. This will requires raising awareness, supporting and sharing stories of people struggling with their mental health, and investing more money in this sector to improve care and access to mental health resources.For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas

This episode is about Unity in the Black Community focusing on strengthening our bonds and regaining our power. United we are so much stronger. We must do things differently to get a different result. We discussed ways that black communities can grow closer by sharing and valorizing each others cultures, stories, and grow economically and reconnect with the Motherland. As black people worldwide, we are all descendants of Africa.The episode walks us through building black wealth, empowering the black community by sharing stories and connecting to the Motherland ( Africa) . This is the time when we must decolonize our mind and unite to take our power back.If you interested in visiting Cameroon, and learning more about our rich culture. Check out https://en.tockem.org/ We personally invite you to visit Africa and make it your home. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas

This episode is about Unity in the Black Community focusing on our Roots. We felt it was important to start our podcast with learning about our past history, origin and cultures. Our roots are part of your idendity and if we don’t know them, then there is a part of you missing. We are one people and our histories maybe different but we are connected. As black people worldwide, we are all descendants of Africa.The episode walks us through African descendants history, slavery and colonialism and racial inequality. The current events in 2020 pushed us to learn more about black history and the injustices that we still face worldwide today. This is the time when we must decolonize our mind and unite to take our power back.For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas

Welcome to our Podcast, Speak up with AfroSistas! Our Intro will tell you little bit about us and our podcast. Hope you will join us on future episodes and bring our conversations into your living room, friend house and community. Come and speak up with us if you are someone who wants to live their best life and be a champion at uplifting others. For Business and Sponsorship inquiries please contact us at: weareafrosistas@gmail.com Connect with us:Instagram: @weareafrosistas (https://www.instagram.com/weareafrosistas/)Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AfrosistasPodcast Platform: ITunes Podcast: Speak Up with AfroSistasSpotify: Speak Up with AfroSistasBuzzSprout: Speak Up with AfroSistasLove,AfroSistas