The Cool Down

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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