We Can Relate with Marie Sophie Nkoyock

For this comeback episode of WCR, my brother and I talk about all the things first-year uni students tend to worry about before moving in like messy roommates or staying organized with schoolwork. Expect some good advice and tons of sibling banter lol. Enjoy! Xx 

The popular series "Grand Army" was released in 2020 following the lives of five teenagers attending a Brooklyn high school. This series is super up to date with cases like Covid 19, homophobia, rape, systemic racism, and other current issues. This week's commentary presents Rachel and me breaking down some key moments in the show for yall. Grand Army is very relatable and I hope you guys enjoy our take on it. XO! 

This episode embodies the phrase "The good ole days". Fellow podcaster @Thatssomatthew and I talk about old Disney Channel shows and reminisce about our childhoods before high school came to ruin it all lol. This is the first collab I've ever done with another podcaster and it's out the day after my one-year WCR anniversary. Nostalgia, nostalgia, nostalgia. Enjoy! XO 

Nowadays with Zoom and DMs being super accessible, it's easier than ever to share info about others' lives and your own. Hearing rumors made about you most of the time feels MUCH worse than making them about others. In this episode, Cat and I talk about the implications of gossiping, misconceptions about gossiping, gender differences, friendship groups, and so much more... Enjoy! XO 

In this episode, Jihan and I talk about whitewashing in society and how it impacts minority teenagers. Jihan and I share our stories about maintaining our cultures despite living in western countries. We also talk about stereotypes, cinema, culture and so much more. Enjoy! XO 

As teenagers, it's very normal for us to comply with norms and trends for all the wrong reasons. Cosmetic surgery is super popular and normalized nowadays by celebrities and "normal people" (lol) alike. So, in this episode, Isabel and I wanted to shed light on different opinions surrounding procedures. We talk about "botched" surgeries, pressuring, beauty standards, celebrities, confidence, and so much more. Enjoy! XO

Substance abuse amongst teenagers is a topic that has been explored for many years with studies showing that 1 in 5 teens have abused prescription medication, and millions of teenagers are struggling with this issue. Zeno and I are both a part of our school's drug prevention group so we wanted to shed light on this prominent issue. We talk about addiction, peer pressure, getting help and so much more. Enjoy! XO 

Doing exercise is extremely important for your health, especially with all the stress of being a high school student. As we are getting out of the pandemic and sports are now available we can focus more on it. For this episode, I'm joined by sports enthusiast Robert Lessiak who shares his own experiences and gives advice for teens who want to exercise more. Enjoy! XO 

Colorism is the prejudice or discrimination against someone based on the darkness of their skin. This is inherent within many communities and society itself. Both Ananya and I have experienced colorism and understand the struggles minorities can face with this issue. Although some might not consider it as "serious" as many other issues minorities face, it is important to talk about it, as it can perpetuate a lot of negative stereotypes and encourage insecurities. I hope you guys learn something from this episode, Enjoy! XO 

Culture shock is something that is experienced by people of all ages. Since the start of the pandemic and the multiple lockdowns, culture shock has taken a new meaning. As we are slowly getting out of lockdown I've invited Heraldo, a student who moved to my school mid-lockdown to talk about his experience. In this episode, we cover integration, language barriers, international environments, and of course; culture shock. Enjoy! XO 

Making online friends can seem like a very exciting experience for many teenagers who are trying to widen their friend groups. But like many things, there are both good and bad aspects to it. In this episode, Ana Paula and I give some advice on making online friends safely. We talk about catfishing, manipulation, making healthy connections, safety precautions and so much more. Enjoy! XO 

Cancel Culture is a modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of their "fame". With the popularity of social media, cancel culture has become the norm with more and more celebrities being canceled daily. With this new power though, comes great responsibility hehe. In this episode, Shannon and I discuss the issues around cancel culture and how teens can hold people accountable without ruining their lives. Enjoy! XO   

Toxic masculinity is a very ambiguous topic to some, yet it is still a very prevalent issue around the world. It encourages gender bias,  violence, homophobia, insecurity, sexual assault, and unfortunately much more. That's why it's important for young people to recognize and talk about these issues. So, for this episode, Omar and I talk about toxic masculinity, generational trauma, individuality, gender norms and so much more. Enjoy! XO 

Creating projects can be really daunting for teenagers, but the pride that is felt after starting one successfully is so worth it. As a 2021 graduate with a lot of project experience Assiya has tons of insightful advice to dish out. For the first episode of season 3, Assiya and I discuss our favorite projects, project stress, motivational tips, and so much more! Enjoy! XO 

This episode is about all things fashion. Fashion can be important to teens as it allows them to express themselves. In this season finale, Virgile and I talk about famous fashion designers, our favorite fashion trends, fast fashion, ethical shopping and so much more... Enjoy!! XO 

Participating in sports can help teens a lot with their health, but due to the covid 19 pandemic, a lot of students aren't able to try out different sports. For this episode, I'm joined by basketball champ Faith Mubu where she shares some of her own sports experiences and gives advice for teens who want to start playing. Enjoy! XO     

As teenagers representation is important as it allows us to be able to see ourselves on many different platforms. It lets us know that our voices and stories matter and in turn further valorizes them. In this episode, Maraki and I talk about the importance of representation, cultural appreciation vs appropriation, self-representation, and the importance of educating ourselves on other people's stories. Enjoy! XO    

In a world with more than 7,000 languages and globalization being at an all-time high, multilingualism has become the norm. Many teenagers are expected to not only know their mother tongue but other languages as well. Both Julia and I are extremely lucky to go to a school that provides us with the education to learn multiple languages. In this episode, Julia and I share our experience with multilingualism and give some advice to other teenagers. Enjoy! XO        

As a Singaporean and Canadian teenage girl, Emily has experienced both sides of the biracial coin. In this episode, Emily and I were able to brush on some of the struggles surrounding the Asian community that we're seeing all over the media at the moment. Due to the Covid, 19 pandemic Asian people have experienced increasing cases of discrimination and violence. It's important for us to amplify and listen to the voices of teenagers who face these issues every day. I really hope you guys enjoy and take something from this episode! XO

During quarantine, a lot of teenagers have understandably struggled with their health journeys. This is why Ana and I came together to share our own experiences and give advice. In this special episode a teen fitness adviser and I talk about; scheduling, self-confidence, healthy eating, finding motivation and so much more. Enjoy! XO

For today's episode, Amelia and I discuss the surprisingly controversial topic that is: dress codes!! Many young girls and boys (including Amelie and I) have experienced being dress-coded, and on many of those occasions, it left us feeling confused, disgusted, and annoyed. In this episode, we talk about dress codes vs. uniforms, confidence, self-expression, and so much more... Enjoy! XO         Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released in: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Social media has been an undeniably major part of all of our lives for some time now. I'm literally promoting this episode on social media!! We've all heard about the dangers that come from it, whether it's catfishing or online bullying. So it's important for teenagers to have some social and self-awareness when using it. In this episode, Margot and I talk about its pros and cons, online safety, activism and so much more... Enjoy! XO          Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released in: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Exploring your sexuality can be a source of stress for many teenagers around the world. Thankfully, due to the growing support towards the LGBTQ+ movement, it's become much easier than it was previously. However, there is no denying that there's a lot of work that still needs to be done. In today's episode, Zita and I discuss what it means to be a queer person, the importance of educating yourself, how to explore your sexuality safely no matter your age, and the Pride parade. Enjoy! XO       Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released in: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Self-love: "having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness". In a time of social media and social comparison, there is never a shortage of things to hate about yourself. Nowadays it takes so much courage to look in the mirror and love what you see. In this episode, Adam and I discuss what self-love means to us, the double standards of self-love, growth/ maturity and so much more. Enjoy! XO        Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released in: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

For this week's Valentines' day special Carlota and I talk about dating in high school and teenage relationships. For many teenagers in (and out) of relationships, this topic can be very awkward to talk about. Many teens feel pressured to start dating so when they do it (can) become super complicated. In this episode, Carlota and I share our opinions and (try) to give advice. Enjoy! XO   Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Self-love: "having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness". In a time of social media and social comparison, there is never a shortage of things to hate about yourself. Nowadays it takes so much courage to look in the mirror and love what you see. In this episode, Svetla and I discuss what self-love means to us, Self-awareness, being kind to others and so much more. Enjoy! XO   Intro music:  Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music:  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

As teenagers, it can be extremely hard to deal with the expectations deriving from today's beauty standards. Although beauty standards have always been around, thanks to the overbearing control the media has on our lives it's more difficult to love ourselves now than ever before. In this episode, Alicia and I discuss beauty standards, how it has affected our lives and give advice to people who are struggling with it. Enjoy! XO  Intro music:  Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music:  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut  

This topic has been controversial for a very long time. As teenagers, we are always looking for ways to express ourselves and sometimes we find that self-expression through tattoos and piercings. In this episode, Alanna and I discuss the toxic stereotypes placed on people who have tattoos and piercings and also loving and supporting others despite their appearance. Enjoy! XO 

As you grow older you are expected to be more independent. Whether it's financially, personally, or socially; at some point, you're going to have to take control over your own decisions. But what if you feel like time is moving too slowly? Do you crave independence? In the first episode of season two, Matt and I give some insights on teenage independence. I hope you can find something to relate to. Enjoy! XO - Marie Sophie    Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

As teenagers, it can be very hard to find a passion, and it takes even more courage to push through and follow it. Our guest today has been through many challenges as a musician; from teaching himself how to play the piano, to exploring a musical career. Today, Federico and I answer the question "What does music mean to you?". Enjoy! XO    Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Whether we realize it or not peer pressure is something that each of us has to deal with. It could be to get us out of our comfort zone or encourage us to fit in. As teenagers, it's important for us to understand and learn how to navigate it. In this episode, Dante and I discuss peer pressure on teenagers and give some advice on it. Enjoy! XO      Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Due to a global pandemic, school stress, personal stress, and all that other political stuff (if you pay attention to that) - for a lot of teenagers self-care is, unfortunately, not a priority. In this episode (and the first one that I recorded tehee) Yasmeen and I discuss the importance of self-care and share some advice. Enjoy! XO - Marie Sophie     Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Whether we realize it or not peer pressure is something that each of us has to deal with. It could be to get us out of our comfort zone or encourage us to fit in. As teenagers, it's important for us to understand and learn how to navigate it. In this episode, Natalia and I discuss peer pressure on teenagers and give some advice on it. Enjoy! XO  

As teenagers, it can be very hard to find a passion, and it takes even more courage to push through and follow them. Our guest today has been through many challenges throughout her artistic career and I am so glad that I can interview her.  Today, Maria and I discuss how art has influenced her personal and creative life. Enjoy! XO 

Now that social media has consumed basically every part of our lives (don't lie you know it's true), it's important for us to understand how to navigate it properly. We've all heard about our digital footprint and blah blah blah, but it's also REALLY important to talk about representation in the media. In this episode, Salwa (Chinese, British) and I (Cameroonian) talk about what representation means to us. Enjoy! XO    Music credit for the episode: Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut    

To anyone who has ever struggled to fit into a multicultural place, listen to this fun rant/ convo thing with Fatima (aka my favorite person to talk s**t with). Fun fact: we are black, fun fact #2: we have non-black friends. We do not condone discrimination. Enjoy! XO 

In honor of bullying prevention month, Ranea and I sat down and covered as many aspects surrounding bullying as we could within a 25-minute episode. I'm sure there's a lot more to it, but I hope this was helpful/ meaningful to someone who is struggling/ has struggled with this. Enjoy! XO    Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut 

Handling stress as a teenager is never easy, with school, grades, relationship issues, the world ending, and all things personal and humiliating, it's important for us to find things that bring us out of this dark hole. In this ep. Polina (a newfound friend) and I talk about the best things that help us handle this stress. I hope you found this helpful, Enjoy! XO      Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

In the 6th week special me and a special friend of mine Yado, recount our experiences with online learning. Some people really enjoyed it and excelled while others....well you'll have to listen to find out hahaha. Hope you guys can relate to something in this episode. Enjoy! XO 

A new ep a new struggle ;) , this time we're talking about something we can definitely ALL relate to and probably struggle with constantly... COMING OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!!! In ep. 5 Sanyu shares her experiences and some advice on coming out of her comfort zone. I hope you guys will be able to find something to relate to. Enjoy! XO 

In one of the first episodes I ever recorded for WCR I talked to Clara about friendships. As one of the sweetest people I have ever met, and one of the easiest friendships I have ever made this was the perfect topic for her. In this week's episode, we will be talking about making friendships, maintaining them, and all the misconceptions surrounding them. Enjoy! XO. 

In our p.2 of moving to a new school, Michelle shares her experiences and advice for new students. This is for all the people who have never moved to a new school and don't know how to handle it, or for the one's who can't help but freak out whenever they move. I hope this helps and you guys find something to relate to! XO- Marie Sophie    Music credit for podcast  Intro music:  Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music:  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Moving to a new school is already stressful enough so why not just sprinkle a pandemic and a lockdown on top of that for a perfect blend of stress. In this episode Hyejun, a new student in my grade shares with me her experience with moving to a new school (in a pandemic). Hope you all enjoy and find something to relate to. Xo - Marie Sophie      Music credit for podcast  Intro music:  Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music:  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

As a lot of us enter the final dreadful years of high school, others are finishing them. In this first episode, Lisa Marie one of the 2020 graduates shares with us the highs and lows of her high school experience. Enjoy! Xo - Marie Sophie   Music credit for podcast Intro music: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music: Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut

Hi guys! I'm sooo excited to announce my new podcast 'We Can Relate'. I've had so much fun working on this with my friends so I hope you guys will stick around and enjoy. XO!     Music credit for podcast: Intro music:  Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://bit.ly/2QRJFOA Background music:https://bit.ly/34Tw2qChttps://bit.ly/2ERX5rx Ending music:  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid Shopping With Bae · Liles Music Chill Mode ℗ Liles Entertainment Released on: 2020-01-19https://bit.ly/3lJ44Ut