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A young adult podcast where we share our inspiring and funny stories about owning your journey as African immigrants in America, dating, African culture, and adulting. Hosted by two real, raw, and honest babes and often joined by some eclectic guests! Sti

The Cool Down


    • Jun 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    Following My Dreams ft. S3l3ct S2EP12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 32:58


    Zainab and Mary are joined by S3l3ct as he shares his story of following his dreams, dropping out of university, pursuing music, and some music industry tea. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Poly Relationships Are IN - S2EP11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 15:25


    In this episode, Zainab and Mary discuss polyamorous relationships, unicorns, and dragons! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Paternity Fraud Should Be A Crime! - S2EP10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 14:34


    Sue them for all the money they've got! LOL JK, Zainab and Mary talk about the cause and effects of paternity fraud. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Prenups Are Important!- S2EP9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 15:56


    Zainab and Mary share their opinions on prenups, the stigma and advantages of prenups, and divorce in the new generation of Africans. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Adulting, Crying & Traditional Weddings - S2EP8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 30:22


    Gistlovers!!!! Zainab and Mary catch up and gist about the pitfalls of adulting, crying, traditional weddings, and social media. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Is Cheating Forgivable? - S2EP7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 41:32


    Your girls, Mary and Zainab are back to discuss cheating... is cheating forgivable, why people cheat, and how to move on from a cheater. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Unspoken Rules We Live By - S2EP6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 21:22


    Zainab and Mary discuss unspoken social and relationship rules they live by. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Arrogance or Confidence ? w/ TiTi & Mary J - S2EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 54:15


    Zainab and Mary are joined by Titi and Mary J to discuss arrogance vs confidence and how they built their confidence and self-esteem in social settings and at work. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Becoming a Multi-Business Owner w/ Dinah - S2EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 37:40


    Zainab and Mary are joined by Dinah to discuss starting her businesses, HouseofJacobs and Dinah's Burgers, the highs and lows, and risks as a business owner. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Chicken, Waffles & Watermelon for Black History Month w/ Hermonise - S2EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 47:13


    Mary, Zainab, and Hermonise talk about what Black History Month means to them as immigrants, Chicken & Waffles and watermelon, having truthful conversations about Black History, and supporting Black-owned businesses. Follow Hermonise on Instagram @herm_with_gusto. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Valentine is Coming, Where is Your?... - S2EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 21:10


    Zainab and Mary gist about Valentine's Day, Valentine gifts, date ideas, and professing love on social media! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Proposing to Men, Gym Anxiety & Resolutions - Ep 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 12:52


    Zainab and Mary rant about the new trend of proposing to men, gym anxiety and new year resolutions. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Love You & Leave You - Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 16:36


    Happy Holidays!! In this episode Zainab and Mary round up season 1, discuss their favorite episodes, and plans for the new year. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Venting: Holidays, Gifting & Wedding Planning - Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 21:35


    How are we at episode 33 already?! In this episode Zainab and Mary rant and vent about Christmas, giving and receiving gifts, and weddings. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Dynamics of African Families - Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 25:13


    Zainab and Mary discuss their favorite memories with their families, sibling relationships, and goals for their future families. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    What Happened at Thanksgiving - Ep. 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 31:48


    Please Wear Clean Socks this Holiday Season! Zainab and Mary discuss what happened at Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving, holiday etiquette and their favorite things in the festive season. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Is Love a Feeling or a Choice - Ep. 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 44:21


    Is love a feeling or a choice? Are you in love or in lust? Mary and Zainab discuss these matters arising. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Why I Struggle with Faith - Ep. 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 24:18


    In this episode, Zainab and Mary talk candidly about their experiences being raised as Christians, how faith has changed as they've gotten older, and their daily struggles with faith/believing. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Moving from Nigeria to Germany ft. AJSport - Ep. 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 27:44


    Zainab and Mary are joined by AJSport to discuss relocating from Nigeria to Germany, adapting to German culture, and navigating life & relationships after moving. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow AJSport on Twitter at @AJSport. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Would You Date an Akata? - Ep. 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 31:05


    Mary and Zainab discuss the meaning of "akata" and their experiences dating African American men in the United States. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Ashawos Roll w/ Ashawos - "Birds of a Feather"- Ep. 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 21:20


    Do birds of a feather really flock together?! In this episode, Mary and Zainab discuss how chickens and flamingos can be friends, holding friends accountable for progression and having difficult conversations. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Respect My Boundaries! - Ep. 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 26:00


    In this episode Zainab and Mary talk all about respecting and honoring boundaries, having difficult conversations, and re-evaluating relationships! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    The Life of the Party ft. Kubaan - Ep. 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 34:27


    Zainab and Mary are joined by Kubaan to discuss how to be a "big babe" in the club, partying, and perception in nightlife/entertainer. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod Follow Kubaan on Twitter at @ola_lawrence_ and on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    The Good & Bad: Our First Jobs - Ep. 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 46:28


    Zainab and Mary discuss their first jobs, the lessons they learned, and their career aspirations now. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    College Memories - Ep. 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 30:24


    Mary and Zainab reminisce on their fondest college memories about partying, relationships, making friends, mistakes, and more! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    A Double Surprise Engagement ft. Yemi & Uju - Ep. 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 53:07


    When will you marry?!! Zainab and Mary are joined by Uju and Yemi to discuss their surprise engagements, dream proposals, wedding planning and more! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    We Messed Up! - Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 18:02


    We messed up so many times but we're still here! Zainab and Mary reflect on their goals from episode 1, set new (more realistic?) expectations, and laugh about the many mistakes/failures they've run into in trying to keep up with this podcast! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Self-Actualization ft. Xuli - Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 30:29


    Zainab and Mary are joined by Xuli to talk self-discovery and actualization, growing up, and relationships. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow Xuli on Twitter at @OZelihat. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Sex and Love ft. BoeKnowzz - Ep. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 36:40


    Part 2: Intimacy, initiating sex, and communication in the sheets. Boe of ZoeView podcast joins Mary and Zainab to talk all about this and a bit of love. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod Follow Boe on Instagram and Twitter at @BoeKnowzz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Sex, Intimacy, and Communication ft. BoeKnowzz - Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 55:34


    Part 1: Intimacy, initiating sex, and communication in the sheets. Boe of ZoeView podcast joins Mary and Zainab to talk all about this and a bit of love. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod Follow Boe on Instagram and Twitter at @BoeKnowzz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    What No One Told Me About Adulting - Ep. 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 29:18


    Finances, paying bills, celebrating holidays, religion and faith... so many things no one told us about adulting. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Are You Just a Rebound? Ep. 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 32:03


    Zainab and Mary talk about dating after break-ups, healing, and how to know if you are the rebound. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Go To Therapy! ft. Yemi - Ep. 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 43:05


    Zainab and Mary are joined by Yemi Benson to discuss our young adulthood journeys, mental health, and experiences with therapy. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Beware of Catfish ft. Jane - Ep. 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 37:40


    Mary and Zainab are joined by Jane to discuss how to catch a catfish, a few times they were catfished, and their new favorite tv show "The Circle". If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod Follow Jane at @janie.foxx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Dating Africans in America - So Far, So Good - Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 44:26


    Our experiences dating African men in the United States, stereotypes, pros/cons, and of course some juicy relationship gist. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    They're Just Not That Into You ft. Jane & LoftyVivi - Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 57:29


    One-sided relationships, situationships, grey areas and all the signs you should look for to know if they are really into you or not. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Social Media REALLY is that Deep! ft. LoftVivi & Jane - Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 42:47


    We discuss social media lurking, stalking partners, social media solutions and challenges, mental health, and how to set boundaries on social media. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod Follow Vivian at @loftyvivi Follow Jane at @janie.foxx  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Fear Married Men! - Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 47:55


    FEAR MEN BUT ESPECIALLY THE MARRIED ONES! In this juicy episode, we talk about types of married men, how they may approach you, how to confirm if they are married, and where to avoid them! If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Red Flags in Friendships - Ep. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 25:36


    Zainab and Mary unpack friendship breakups, love languages and expectations in long term friendships. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Dating With Clear Eyes - Ep.7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 52:35


    First dates, asking credit scores, pickup lines, and online dating stories. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Coming to America ft. Afry & Emmanuel - Ep.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 50:01


    Embracing culture shock, expectations and surprises of America, challenges as an immigrant, and advice for those interested in migrating to America. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Afriyie on Instagram: @afriyieakpan Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Being an African Creative ft. Rainlogos - Ep.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 23:05


    Overcoming struggles of being an African creative, growing a creative brand, celebrity clients, and wedding trends. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Rain on Instagram: @iam_rainlogos https://www.rainlogos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iam_rainlogos/ Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Presents from the Pandemic - Ep.4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 27:41


    COVID led us to new hobbies, ClubHouse groups, TikTok trends, pandemic babies and tv shows. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    It's Time to Grow Up! - Ep.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 26:23


    Following through with decisions, finding your independence, and embracing change. How we moved across the country and told our African parents. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    Why Won't You Date Me? - Ep.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 29:03


    Defining relationships, relationship needs, partnership vs. relationship, situationships, and African traditions in dating. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    African Booty Scratcher - Ep.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 19:30


    Adjusting to America as African immigrants, bullying, name-calling, learning slang, and making friends. If you enjoyed this, please rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. Follow Zainab on Instagram: @simply_ze_ Follow Mary on Instagram: @essenceofmae --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

    New Year, New Beginnings - Ep.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 11:02


    Mary and Zainab share their goals and new year resolutions, the story of how they met, and moving to Houston, Texas. If you enjoyed this, plese rate and leave us a review. Follow us on Instagram at @cooldownpod. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cool-down-pod/message

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