Vex and the City

EP 61 A Swede in London!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 51:01

Our first guest of the year is here! Born and raised in Sweden to Ugandan parents, Ramona moved to London for uni. We ask her questions about living in the Uk, growing up black in Sweden and life as a 20+ year old. Enjoy! Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Vexandthecity Instagram: @vexandthecity Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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EP 60: The lost art of keeping your mouth shut

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 36:32

VATC are back with a brand new episode all about how people can learn to STFU and mind their business! We get into how African/Caribbean elders often share their unsolicited opinions, the repercussions of them and more...

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Ep 59: Girls love Drake

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 43:08

It's been a few weeks since CLB has come out. Rasheada and Mel have a deep dive into Drakes biggest tracks. Enjoy!

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EP 58 ‘Heavy Petting and HPV'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 60:21

Every person you've ever met probably has HPV! I bet you didn't know. Here us talk about our experiences with this virus along with our review of CANDYMAN.

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EP 57: The Evolution of Trash TV

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 43:18

EP 57: The Evolution of Trash TV by Vexandthecity

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Ep 55 We are in a SCAMDEMIC not a pandemic.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 51:21

After a little hiatus due to the effects of COVID Mel and Rash are back with an array of topics such as vaccinations, the cost of COVID tests, burnout and horoscopes.

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EP 54 'What's wrong with hairy legs??'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 52:25

In this weeks episode, Rash and Mel with a little added input from their producer Jay break down why women feel the need to remove their body hair. Why have we been conditioned to believe that the more hairier you are ,makes you less sexy or even less desirable?

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EP 53 ' Should exclusively black private schools be a thing?'

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 41:04

Are this new generation of black people as community driven as before? Should exclusively black private schools be a thing? We questioned what what you do if you had all the money in the world! Questions and imaginations were delved into!

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VATC EP 52: Do What You Want To Do Now Or Watch Someone Else Do It!

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 34:51

This week we unpack the wonderful menagerie that is feelings, speaking about everything from jealousy to envy and what those emotions might tell us about our inner most feelings, insecurities and aspirations.

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VATC EP 51 ' City Girls vs Kevin Samuels'

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 45:46

Rasheada and Melissa are backkkkk! After a little hiatus we are back talking smack in your ears! City girls mentality or is Kevin Samuels right about how to get a high value man. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza

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VATC EP 50: Our 50th Episode!! The Drunk Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 39:34

VATC EP 50: Our 50th Episode!! The Drunk Diaries by Vexandthecity

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VATC EP 49: Is being a 'creative' a real job title? Ft. PR maven Kim Allain

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 74:54

This week VATC is joined by the multidisciplinary PR maven Kim Allain to discuss her journey into the PR world and much much more... Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @Marieclairemint Instagram: @Marieclairemint Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP 48: 'Where are your morals????'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 56:22

VATC are back with a moral conundrum! The girls discuss their moral high grounds, in work and love. How much of us do we sell to get what we want? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @Marieclairemint Instagram: @Marieclairemint Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP 47: Lockdown, sex and why I’m not having kids ft. resident sexpert Georgette

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 78:21

This week VATC are joined by our resident expert and all around queen - Georgette. Speaking on everything from freaky experiences right down to motherhood. Tune in and as always let us know your thoughts! Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @Marieclairemint Instagram: @Marieclairemint Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP 46 Are Men The Weakest Links?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 43:20

VATC EP 46 Are Men The Weakest Links? by Vexandthecity

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VATC EP 45: I'm in bed with the Devil

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 45:29

Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @marieclairemint Instagram: @marieclairemint

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VATC EP 44 Being taken for eediot, quitting my job during a pandemic & boundaries.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 54:12

After a 2 month hiatus, Mel, MC and Rasheada are back! What have they been up to these last couple months? MC has quit her job, Rash has been going through it and Melissa has upped her saving game. Enjoy 3 girls in their 20s just trying to figure this life out.

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VATC EP 43 How We Became Spin Doctors: Getting into PR and Communications

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 53:29

Mel, MC and Rasheada talk about how they got into the Public Relations and Communications industry. They talk about networking with people with more experience and in bigger job roles, why they got into PR and if they would stay in the industry.

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VATC EP 41: If People Die They Die, But We Need Money!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 40:36

On this weeks episode we talk all things post lockdown, partying, relationship advice and more...

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VATC EP 40: He threw a ciroc bottle at me because i didn’t invite him in

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 53:08

This week VATC talk: getting back in the studio after three months & what is the difference between sexual assault and sexual abuse? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @marieclairemint Instagram: @marieclairemint

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VATC Leaked Call Bunmi Mojekwu Eastenders, Twitter Trolls, Entrepreneurship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 37:30

VATC Leaked Call Bunmi Mojekwu Eastenders, Twitter Trolls, Entrepreneurship by Vexandthecity

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VATC: Becoming a football agent, Snitching on the boys & Made in Chelsea ft Akin Solanke- Caulker

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 84:41

This week VATC talk: Made in Chelsea, lockdown lovin' with the multifaceted TV personality and sports agent to your faves - Akin Solanke- Caulker! Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @marieclairemint Instagram: @marieclairemint GUEST: Instagram: @Akin Contact us on: vexandthecitypodcast@gmail.com

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VATC Leaked Call 1 ''I Literally have £8 in my bank account.''

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 37:32

Quarantine, quarantine quarantine. We finally have another podcast out! Apologies if we sound a little different, recording remotely because of the current pandemic. Enjoy the light humour of us talking about what we've been up to during these strange times.

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VATC EP 38 At your big age you wet yourself!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 25:46

On a very random podcast the girls don't take too seriously the Coronavirus media hype. However they do advocate and take very seriously washing your hands properly. Also Rasheada and MC share a couple embarrassing stories. Enjoy and Share

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VATC EP 37: Sex, Paypigs and Sugar Daddies. feat Georgette from Just The Tip Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 78:31

The girls speak to Just the Tip Podcast host Georgette. All things sexuality, sugar daddies, and more. Enjoy and share!

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VATC EP 36: Do you hear voices in your head too?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 45:08

VATC describe fake friends, feeling a little depressed near your birthday, and asked if they are the only ones that hear voices in their heads?

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VATC EP35: why you’re not ready for love in your 20s...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 40:38

VATC are closing are serious on love and relationships this episode. Talking all things from: catfishing your boyfriend, cancelling; and why love makes you mad

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VATC EP34 ‘My boyfriend knows there's another man in my life.’

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 46:36

Mel, Rash and MC discuss their valentines playlist anthems, the price of marriage,- is it worth it? and of course answer the latest dilemma. Enjoy and share On all podcast platforms.

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VATC EP33: ‘Why I have a vendetta against Valentine’s Day’

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 61:27

Mel, Rash and MC discuss why as a culture we desexualize asian men in comparison to men of other races. Also discussed is how to plan the perfect valentines... 1st get a man! Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza MC Twitter: @marieclairetint Instagram: @marieclairetint Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP32: NEW HOST ALERT: I'M A LITTLE TOXIC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 48:59

Welcome to the new year, the new decade... and a new host - MC! (formally known as Marie- Claire) VATC is back and better and we dashed some extra sauce in for you to enjoy! Without further ado this week we speak on the latest hot topic and get up close and personal with our newest member. Enjoy & stay tuned for more of the madness!

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VATC EP31: 'We're not splitting the f*******g bill, oh and Merry Chritmas!'

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 39:45

The last podcast of the Year! Rasheada and Mel discuss what went well, and what didn't go so well in 2019. Heres to the new year!

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VATC EP30: STI's on the rise. Run for cover!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 57:25

This week we'll be joined by an NHS midwife who we were lucky enough to have come and speak to us about institutional practices, sexual health and the new generation of midwifery. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP29: Would You Share Your Boyfriend?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 52:25

Mel and Rasheada discuss monogamous relationships in the modern world. Is it natural for humans to be in monogamous relationships? What is love? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP28: How to be Black.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 47:06

After a short hiatus we're backk and better! This week we'll be delving into the intricacies and stereotypes regarding what is means to be Black in this society and economy. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP27: Don't take that risk get a Psychiatrist! (w/ Mental Health Worker Shy)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 51:26

Mel and Rasheada speak to Mental Health Worker Shy about his experience in the mental health sector, well-being and mindfulness. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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EP26: Daily Offender, Crazy Eastender...Topboy Takeover!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 44:24

Everyone wants to be a Topboy... This week VATC discuss our favourite characters, moments and motifs from this season's Netflix series Topboy. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP25: No means no... or does it?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 43:22

*Trigger Warning* This week VATC get serious and have an open discussion surrounding our definitions and attitudes on rape, sexual harassment and consent. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP24: 'My parents messed me up'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 61:27

This week VATC discuss the art of parenting! We share some parenting horror stories from our listeners and discuss some of our own experiences growing up, and how those relationships both transform and develop your character. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP23 'Someone call a nurse, I just shot myself!' Secrets of the NHS, as told by an A&E Nurse.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 49:31

We spoke to nurse Tara who told us all about her experiences as a paediatric A&E nurse. The craziest stories, along with why she decided to go down the nursing route... Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP22: Oh you nasty nasty...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 53:01

What are you willing to do when it comes to sex and intimacy? Well, we're about to find out! this week we discuss everything freaky from sharing towels to kinks Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP21: ''I Got Lori Harvey on My Wishlist along with other madnesses in the world...''

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 42:17

Mel and Rasheada discuss hot topics in this episode. Is a 25 year old girl and a 50 year old man really ok?? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP20: From 3 to 2... Katy's back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 43:10

Katy is back for her what will be her last episode!. The girls talk about ASAP Rocky, social media likes, and good energy. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP19: Why aren't you moving out your parents house?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 37:52

This week VATC discus whether living at home vs. moving out affects your grind! Helping us tackle this weeks topic is Lauren & traplo.ren, enjoy and tell us in your thoughts! Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP18: Lesbian, Black, British, and proud with Ro Reveur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 60:37

Mel and Rasheada speak to 1/2 of Youtube channel Twos, Twos, Ro Reveur; who spoke about all things lesbian! She tells us about the lesbian scene in London, how she came out to her Ghanaian parent, and raising a daughter. We also speak about intersectionality in Pride and the gay community, being proud of your true self, and labels. Enjoy share and be educated! Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP17: Broke Now, Rich Forever with finance guru BOLA SOL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2019 58:15

This week VATC are talking all things Money! With the help of Financial Guru and CEO @BolaSol we tackle financial Do's and Dont's, saving, and millennial spending culture. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP16: Are Somali people black? - Spoken by a Somali young woman.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 41:37

Mel and Rasheada have another guest! We speak to Mona, a twenty something Somali teacher, born and raised in North London. Do Somali people consider themselves black? why 'other' black ethnicity may not consider them black, How does she feel not wearing a hijab? Does she date outside your ethnicity? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP15: Schools shouldn't teach children about same sex relationships?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 34:48

Mel and Rasheada discuss educating children on LGBTQ issues. should parents have a say in what their children's schools teach? Can Religion and LGBTQ issues co-exist? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP14: Is Fat the New Skinny?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 40:28

Mel and Rasheada discuss reality TV programmes such as Love Island. Should we really expect TV shows to be diverse and inclusive? Also are obese body positive influencers just as damaging as 'curvy' influencesr? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP13: 30 years old and can't peel an onion!

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 47:48

The girls talk about the difference between growing up in England, compared to the diaspora. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP12: 'If pregnancy is GODS WILL so is LIMP DICK’

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 30:15

The girls address the newly formed Georgia bill, that plans to significantly prosecute women who have abortions, and doctors who go ahead with the procedure, even in the case of rape and incest. Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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VATC EP11: I Had My First One Night Stand...

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 41:06

On the 11th episode, the girls want you to get to know them better through a series of questions. Has Mel, Rasheada and Katy ever had a one night stand? have they ever taken class A drugs? have they ever cheated on their partners? Hosts: Rasheada Twitter: @sheadaaa Instagram: @sheadaaa Katy Twitter: @KatySade Instagram: @waveykaty Melissa Twitter: @melissakhainza Instagram: @melissakhainza Contact us on: vexandthecity@gmail.com

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