Work Bae

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Your favorite Work Baes are back this week after recording two episodes with friend of the podcast Antoinette Henry from Around The Way Curls. Around The Way Curls has always been one of our favorite podcasts and it's always a pleasure to jump on with Antoinette and Shanti whenever we get the chance!

Join us this week for a heartfelt episode exploring one of the most universal yet least understood emotions ... grief. On the heels of a once in a lifetime pandemic and with war waging throughout the world how do you make room for your personal tragedies ... for heartbreak or loss or the tension that comes from grieving what was and what may never be? Beyond the individual, how does grief impact us as a collective and what are some healthy ways to process it? All this and more on this week's episode of Work Bae. Cheat Sheet 1. "I'm a grief therapist. Here's the most damaging myth about loss and grieving" - TODAY (t.ly/-O8JF) 2. "Understanding Black grief" - University of Arizona (t.ly/NEKiq) 3. "Understanding Your Grief and the Grief of Others" - Good Grief (t.ly/_OdJc)

This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie talk through the complexities and sometimes outright ridiculousness of the gender wars within the Black community. From examining historical legacies to dissecting contemporary societal pressures, we explore how gender dynamics shape relationships and our identities. Tune in as we confront some of the nuances and tensions driving this ongoing discussion and hear our thoughts on how to rise above the noise.

THERE'S A LOT GOING ON!

This week, Naana and Obie discuss the burgeoning loneliness epidemic that is plaguing millions of Americans here at home and impacting the lives of countless others globally as well. With social media at our fingertips, why are so many people experiencing loneliness today? What effects does loneliness have on us individually and as a collective? From fostering genuine relationships to navigating the digital age's impact on human connection, this episode offers invaluable guidance on understanding loneliness and how to cultivate fulfilling relationships IRL. We also share some actionable tips on uncovering your 'third place'—that sanctuary beyond home and work—where meaningful connections thrive. Tune in to rediscover the power of authentic human interaction in an increasingly isolated world.

Twin, where have you been?! After two long years away, join your favorite Work Baes as they finally make their way back to the mic. In this catch-up episode, Naana and Obie reflect on some of the challenges, growth, and newfound perspectives they've taken on since we last heard from them. Tune in for a nostalgic yet refreshing conversation filled with laughter, introspection, and the promise of new beginnings.

Recently the concept of decentering romantic love has started to take hold as people. regardless of gender, have begun to prioritize being more fulfilled in other areas of their life. Antoinette Henry from @aroundthewaycurls joins Naana this week to share what decentering romantic love has meant to them while still exploring how to build romance in their lives while single

Alright bet ... so what we're all gonna do is act like Work Bae didn't just take a 2 month hiatus midseason and go on with our lives like it never happened

We promised you part two and here it is! We're joined again this week by the lovely Lauren Brake, Jazzmine Carthon, and Velonica Pome'e for a very special Wine Down episode of Work Bae

This week your favorite Work Baes are joined by three amazing guests: fellow podcaster Lauren Brake, Project Runway 16 model winner Jazzmine Carthon, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Velonica Pome'e for a roundtable discussion on the #BodyPositivity movement

If you went to an H.B.C.U. you might already be familiar with Alphas, Deltas, Omegas, and Sigmas and the storied history of Black fraternities and sororities but that is NOT what we're talking about this week!

Last season on Episode 40, Naana and Obie introduced the concept of the "inner child" and how our collective unresolved traumas from our formative years can affect us well into adulthood

This week on Work Bae we share an episode we recorded a few months ago where we discussed the dumpster fire that is the United States of America

We’ve made it to the end of Season 3

As we near the end of our third season we figured it was time to discuss another type of ending ... one that isn’t discussed often but can be just as, if not more, painful as losing a lover … the end of a friendship. How do you know when it's time to walk away from a friendship? How do you even broach that conversation or move on afterward?

2020 is proving to have a very wicked sense of humor but, we’ve made it to September and for that we are grateful. After a week away your Work Baes are realizing that even in the dumpster fire we’ve been living through there are also beautiful things happening this year and one of them has been our reintroduction to rest. The main thing that tends to keep us from prioritizing our rest is CAPITALISM, aka that evil cloud hovering over our heads at all times. This week on Work Bae, we discuss all things capitalism … how it robs us of our time, energy and joy and how prioritizing rest is its own form of resistance. We hope that you find the time this week to check in with yourself and find time to relax and just be. Cheat Sheet "What 'Capitalism' Is and How It Affects People" - Teen Vogue (tinyurl.com/y8ckbw35) "We Need to Talk About Sleep Deprivation in Black Communities" - Healthline (tinyurl.com/yxed45ue) "Reparations for Black People Should Include Rest" - Vice (tinyurl.com/y2wdgb7v) "How to Prioritize Your Rest and Relaxation" - Living Embrace (tinyurl.com/yxre9btm)

L O V E … what better way to end Season 2 than discussing what made this podcast possible!

We couldn't let February end without showing #BlackHistoryMonth some love. ✊

This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie unpack the untimely and tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and seven others in a helicopter accident last Sunday. How do we individually and collectively begin to process the loss of their lives? We explore our relationship to death and how it has affected us in our personal lives and offer some advice on how to deal with grief. We hope this episode helps any of you grappling with loss and encourage you to reach out to friends and loved ones or even seek professional help if you need it.

Part 2 is finally here!

Out of all the feedback we've received since starting the podcast last year the one we've heard the most is just how much people appreciate how vulnerable we are with each other. So this week on Work Bae we dive into what it actually means to be vulnerable and share our journey to vulnerability on our own and as friends. ✨ Look out for "November Pt. 2" later this week! Cheat Sheet: How To Be More Vulnerable In Your Relationship (Even If It Scares You) - tinyurl.com/yxnqhj2u 8 Habits Of Actively Vulnerable People - tinyurl.com/uqyjfa9 How To Embrace Vulnerability As Your Greatest Strength - tinyurl.com/y227ak8x

With an increase in disposable income, education, the rise of social media, and a generation of tech-savvy millennials, we are at the height of the Black Travel Movement. More and more people of color are traveling internationally, creating lucrative opportunities for the tourism industry, but until now it's a market that's been largely neglected ✊

I do? Do you?

Soo … WE LIED!!!

Joining us for this week's episode is our second ever honorary #WorkBae Carmen Mayes (@writtennthestars)

As mental health and wellness have become a part of our everyday vocabulary, more and more attention has been focused on the concept of self-care. What does it mean to care for yourself during the chaos and confusion that sometimes is our everyday lives? How can black and brown people carve out space for themselves in an industry that seems to be increasingly whitewashed? This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie explore the topic of self-care and challenge themselves and their listeners to find the time to recharge, rejuvenate, and just be

Money, Money, MONEY!!!

Black, African, African American, Caribbean, Pan African, a member of the diaspora ... there are so many ways for those connected to The Continent to identify themselves and that relationship ✊

We are pleased to welcome our first honorary #WorkBae Penda N'diaye (@pendajai) on this week’s episode!

Do I really belong here? Do I deserve all this praise and attention? Why didn’t I do this better?

Welcome back, welcome back, WWEELLCCCOOOOOMMMEEE BACK!!!!

Summer 2019 has been declared a “Hot Girl Summer” but these “City Boyz” won’t let us live

This week on Work Bae, our hosts respond to a topic suggestion from one of their listeners and tackle the age-old question … can men and women be “just friends”? ♂️

To be young, gifted and black … in white spaces can be exhausting, especially when that’s the space you work in. This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie discuss their thoughts and feelings of being people of color, more importantly, black people who work in predominantly white offices. Here’s the scoop ... they’re TIRED!! Join them as they share some of the microaggressions they’ve experienced on the clock and examine some of the many ways people of color are tokenized in the workplace. Cheat Sheet (1:01:46) "8 Ways People of Color are Tokenized in Nonprofits" by Helen Kim Ho: bit.ly/2LnJqdq (1:22:18)"How To Survive A White Workplace As A Person Of Color" by Dakota Kim: bit.ly/32u8rJu

Are there things people do that drive you completely insane?!? Small stuff that grinds your gears or just really makes your blood boil?!?

Where did they go? What did I do wrong? These are just some of the questions you might ask yourself when you become the victim of GHOSTING!

This week things get very personal with the Work Baes, as Naana and Obie reveal some of their romantic, personal, and professional shortcomings

To swirl or not to swirl?

The days are getting longer, skirts are getting shorter and it’s about that time to start casting your nets. This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie are discussing shooting your shot

This week on Work Bae, it’s all about the fellas! Whether you consider them your “boys”, your “bros” or your “dogs” (are men still using that one?) Men and the relationships they have with one another have always seemed ideal to Naana, but Obie drops a bomb that there is often a lack of emotional connection in their friendships. We discuss the toll that plays on men and how that affects all those around them, especially the women in their lives who tend to carry a lot of that emotional baggage. Cheat Sheet: (1:27) “Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden” by Melanie Hamlett (52:57) “The Lonely American Man” - Hidden Brain

We’re almost halfway through the year and a lot of really beautiful things have happened for Naana and Obie. Tune in this week to the Work Bae podcast as they update you on how 2019 has been treating them so far, share some recent accomplishments, revisit a few of their intentions from Episode 2 and discuss what’s in store for the rest of the year. 2019 is all about being INTENTIONAL! Cheat Sheet (15:00) "Dealing in Dreams" by Lilliam Rivera (17:05) "The Lit Bar Is the Bronx's New Bookstore Putting the Community First" by Anne Branigin

This week on Work Bae with Naana and Obie, we’re doing it for all the women who are independent, throw your hands up at me! Obie seems to fall in the camp of men who think “independent woman” is a 4-letter word and Naana tries to explain that women claiming their independence has far more to do with the appreciation of self than man bashing. You don’t want to miss this episode! Cheat Sheet: (26:00) "11 Reasons Why Independent Women Often Feel They Aren’t Wired For Love" by Brianna Wiest

Sooo … Who are we canceling this week? Tune in as Naana and Obie discuss the phenomenon of “canceling” and cancel culture as a whole. Who determines who gets canceled? Is there any redemption after being canceled? I hope we don’t get canceled after this one! New episodes of Work Bae drop every Monday so make sure you hit that follow button.

What’s on your list? Your list of non-negotiables, that is. This week Naana and Obie have a conversation that was sparked by the ladies over at the Around the Way Curls Podcast, on setting boundaries and figuring out your dating non-negotiables. Ladies keep your passports valid and fellas leave the durags at home! Cheat Sheet Around The Way Curls: Ep. 3 Oh Hell Nah - The Non Negotiables Of Relationships (https://soundcloud.com/aroundthewaycurls/ep-3-oh-hell-nah-the-non-negotiables-of-relationships)

New year, new me is what they say, but Work Bae is getting a bit more intentional with our goals for 2019. Listen as we explain the difference between resolutions and intentions and share a few from our lists for the upcoming year.

Welcome to the very first episode of Work Bae with Naana & Obie! Not sure what a workbae is or if you have one? Tune in and learn about our origin story as we explore this complicated but very necessary relationship. Cheat Sheet: (05:25) "Show Me a Beautiful Woman" by Heru Ptah