Dark and Lovely Pod

#darkandlovelypod is a podcast that prioritizes, centres, and amplifies the voices of Black women - specifically, Dark skinned Black women. We talk about navigating life as 20-something year olds, and try to offer our perspectives as two Dark skinned Black women. Hosts Deja Instagram:@__dejavu Tee Twitter: @tteee__ Instagram: @ohema.teee

7. Being an Understanding Woman Won't Take You Anywhere

In this episode we discuss time management and whether we have type A or B personalities. We then move on to describe each other’s “type” of man. We also touch on living together and sharing bills before marriage and finally we touch on Kanye’s most recent twitter rant. 

04-03
01:06:54

6. We Entertain the Trash, Just to Say We Have Trash Ft. Queenna

In this episode, we welcome a very special guest to discuss the ins and outs of her successful hair business. We then move on to discuss our varying views on life, marriage, and navigating relationships.

03-16
01:43:16

5. We Had A Time On His Dollar

Hey guys! As promised, we’re back again with another episode. In this episode, we spill all the tea on our recent trip to Brazil!

03-01
01:12:13

3. We Put More Struggle On Top of Our Struggle

Surprise! You can see us now! This week we discuss Trudeau’s recent resignation, immigration policies and navigating inflation as young Black women. We move on to discuss if the mentality that we have to work ”twice as hard” as Black people is outdated.

02-06
01:00:02

4. My Dark Skin Is The Prettiest Thing About Me

Sorry for the late upload! We're still getting the hang of this video thing! In this episode we celebrate Valentine's Day by centring platonic love. We discuss the love we have for each other and reminisce on the memories we've shared.

02-25
01:04:10

1. It’s 2025! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone! In our first episode of the year, we dive into our 2024 Dating Wrapped, share our thoughts on the latest musical sensation Wicked, and wrap up by discussing our goals and aspirations for the year ahead. Tune in for a fresh start to the new year!

01-02
01:05:38

5. What Kind Of Woman Do You Think You Are?

We’re back!! This month we catch up on Tee’s trip to Ghana, we move on to discuss what type of women we think we are. We also touch on what it means to “stroke a man’s ego” and finally we share our thoughts on growing up African vs Caribbean in the GTA.

05-01
01:09:58

2. I Don’t Have the Energy to ‘Match Energy’

Hey guys! It’s the first of the month so we’re back again with another episode, as promised. This week we talk about how 2024 is treating us so far, celibacy, cutting off family members, and so much more!

02-01
01:17:58

1. Happy New Year from Dark and Lovely Pod

Happy New Year everyone! In today’s episode we talk about some of the goals we achieved in 2023, and then move on to discuss our goals for 2024!

01-01
59:56

One Thing About Them Tables…They be Turning

We’re back again with another episode! After a long hiatus, we’re back to discuss our mental health, our summer plans and our thoughts on dealing with broke men. We move on to discuss our early memories of dealing with colourism and if we are truly over these experiences. And finally we discuss which ‘Girlfriends’ character(s) we identify with the most.

05-12
01:09:28

Going to the Club on Christmas is Crazy

Merry Christmas! We’re back!! It’s been awhile, so in this episode we fill you guys in on what we’ve been up to. We move on to discuss who’s worse.. African men or Caribbean men? We also discuss our potential travel plans.

12-25
01:03:02

4. Don’t Forget to Place God In All Of Your Plans

Happy April! 🥳 In this month's episode, we delve a bit deeper into the significance of giving from your heart, then move on to explore the importance of putting yourself out there. We also give our perspective on some hot takes making rounds on social media - tune in to find out!

04-01
01:01:29

11. Toronto Festivals

In this week’s episode we discuss our experiences at the Toronto festivals/events that took place last weekend. We then move on to discuss the controversial topic of joint bank accounts in relationships.

02-06
53:47

10. I Want My Art To Just Be

In this week’s episode we invite a very special guest: Chantee, to discuss how her education coupled with her personal life experience, has shaped the way she chooses to express art.

02-06
01:11:47

9. Bups Fi Bups

In this week’s episode we start off by sharing our favourite Whitney Houston songs. We then react to a controversial Facebook post gone viral, and conclude with a conversation about having a ‘bups’.

02-06
38:11

8. Why Can’t They Change For Us?

In this week’s episode we give our two cents on the Khloe x Tristan drama, and then move on to discuss code-switching in the Black community.

02-06
55:56

6. Am I The Asshole?

In this week’s episode we begin with discussing how “stush” Toronto is. We move on to share our own opinions while reading through #AITA submissions on Reddit.

02-06
49:27

1. Life Is Already Hard

Hey friends! We’re back again with a brand new season! In our first episode of season 5 we talk about what it means to live a ‘soft life’. We then move on to discuss the different ways we plan to show up for ourselves in our soft girl era.

02-06
55:25

15. R.I.P. Lizzie

In this week’s episode, we begin by talking about the death of Queen Elizabeth. We then move on to discuss gun violence in the city, and then complete the episode with our thoughts on maintaining friends from the same culture.

02-04
56:49

5. Buy Your Own Feathers

Do birds of the same feather flock together? In this week’s episode we discuss whether our personalities are shaped by the people we surround ourselves with.

07-01
52:37

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