That's What She Said! Vodcast
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“A platform for young women’s voices.” The “Thats Whats She Said!” Vodcast and platform is a way for young people across the globe to connect and shape conversations about the issues that affect them most.
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Sis! ...This week we explore how money shapes ambition, relationships, confidence, and the kind of futures women are allowed to imagine. From cultural expectations to silence and shame, we unpack the subtle and not-so-subtle ways society limits female success. Hosted by Teniola Aladese, this conversation is personal, loud, emotional, and honest in a way that feels like gist with your closest girls Veronica Aduoga and Gold Nnena, we’re spilling ALL the tea on:Why so many women are scared to own their ambitionThe pressure to rely on a man—and the guilt when you don’tHow money shapes confidence, choices, and the kind of love you acceptSugar baby culture and the fantasy vs realityThe “kept woman” life vs the independent woman lifeWhy some men get uncomfortable around successful womenGirl, if you’ve ever been called “too ambitious,” “too independent,” or made to feel like wanting more makes you less feminine—pull up a chair.
Gurrl! … this one goes out to every woman hustling in the creative world and feeling like the odds are stacked against her. From Nollywood sets to music studios to viral art, women are claiming space, but sometimes the game is shady, the doors are closed, and the stereotypes are everywhere. So how do we flip the script?Our executive producer Mudzithe Phiri is here to chop it up with two queens who are literally changing the narrative:Jacinta Olibie – the young creative whose viral work is making the internet stop and stare.Tiny Braz – music producer and artist proving women don’t just show up, we LEVEL UPThis episode is for the young women dreaming big, for the creatives tired of being silenced, and for anyone who wants to see women run the show, in every way possible.Sis, grab your headphones… it’s time to claim your creative power
This week on That’s What She Said, we’re flipping through Nigeria’s Political Playbook and asking the hard question:Why are women still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to political leadership? Hosting this powerful episode is Chidera Muoka, your no-nonsense sis who’s tired of the “women aren’t ready” narrative. She’s joined by:Zainab Taiwo — a young teacher with big dreams (and yes, future president energy).Ezinne Okoro — a law graduate and born leader who’s already shaking things up beyond the university gates.Together, they’re keeping it real about what it takes to dream big as a Nigerian woman, when politics keeps telling you to sit small.So, sis, grab your tea, get comfy, and let’s talk power, patriarchy, and possibility
From “marriage defines your worth” to “speak softly, you’re a lady,” Nigerian women have grown up navigating a rulebook written long before them.In this episode, your host Hafsat Abdullahi social justice poet and global youth leader, sits down with the bold Precious Ejima and the fearless Praise Oyenian to unpack the tension between culture and ambition. Together, they dive into the ways tradition quietly shapes how women think, speak, and lead We’re breaking down how cultural expectations around marriage, dress, speech, and inheritance quietly shape a woman’s worth and asking, is our culture preserving identity or limiting potential? It’s honest, it’s uncomfortable, and it’s necessary
You know how they say “it’s just social media”? Yeah… we’re not buying that.Because for so many of us, the digital space is our stage, our business, our diary, and our revolution.In this episode your girl Hauwa sits down with two powerhouse women, Josephine Lawrence and Oyinkansola Osikoya, to unpack what it really means to be a woman online in 2025.We’re getting real about:The pressure to look perfect vs. the power to inspireBeauty standards, filters, and finding your voiceTurning followers into movements and influence into leadership And of course, surviving trolls, patriarchy, and the double standards women face online
In this episode, we sit down with Lorna, founder of Binti Pads, who is tackling period poverty across Africa and reminding us of the privilege many of us take for granted: having the ability to choose from different pads. While some of us debate wings vs. no wings, countless girls are missing school because they don’t even have one pad.We talk about dignity, access, and the reality of period poverty, plus the small but powerful ways we can change the narrative around menstruation.
Sis, let’s be real—how is something as natural as menstruation still surrounded by so much stigma, shame, and misinformation? From the rollercoaster of getting your first period, to the awkward hush-hush conversations in families and schools, to the reality of period poverty—this episode gets raw.We’re busting myths, spilling truths, and asking the big questions: Is period pain exaggerated? Should men really stay out of period convos? And why are we still embarrassed about bleeding?
Sis, let’s be real—how is something as natural as menstruation still surrounded by so much stigma, shame, and misinformation? From the rollercoaster of getting your first period, to the awkward hush-hush conversations in families and schools, to the reality of period poverty—this episode gets raw.We’re busting myths, spilling truths, and asking the big questions: Is period pain exaggerated? Should men really stay out of period convos? And why are we still embarrassed about bleeding?
We sit down with Bidanya Barasa — girl boss, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate who doesn’t play when it comes to her health. After her cancer journey, Bidanya’s approach to life completely shifted. She’s intentional about balance, mindful about nutrition, and bold about saying no to hustle culture when it threatens her wellbeing.
Sis, let’s be honest — there is no reward for being the “Strong Black Woman.” We’re expected to grind, hold everyone down, and never break… but at what cost?In this episode of That’s What She Said, we’re talking to you, girl — the one chasing the bag, building the dream, but also craving softness, ease, and love that lets you exhale. Can African women really have it all? Can we be both ambitious and spoiled?
At 28, Nelly Naisula made a choice most African women are told is too bold — she decided she never wants children, and made it permanent by tying her tubes.In this unapologetic, real-talk conversation, Nelly opens up about:Why motherhood was never part of her dreamThe reactions from family, friends & societyWhat it means to take full control of her body & futureThe freedom (and challenges) of being child-free in Africa
Sis, motherhood has always been sold as the ultimate “you’ve made it” badge for women… but lately, more and more young African women are asking, “Is it actually for me?”In this unfiltered convo, we’re pulling up a chair for both sides:The mamas — riding the rollercoaster of pregnancy, childbirth & those sleepless newborn nightsThe child-free queens — owning their choice, breaking traditions & building life on their own termsFrom cultural pressure to the price tag of raising a child, to the new definitions of legacy & fulfillment — this two-part heart-to-heart gets real.
Sis… can we talk?Sex is everywhere — in the music, the memes, the movies. But when it comes to actually talking about it? It’s still whispers, awkward silences, and way too much guesswork.From the gaps in sex ed to the pressure to perform, to reclaiming pleasure as a right (not a reward) — we’re unlearning, unpacking, and saying it all. No filters. No shame. Just real talk.If you’ve ever felt confused, silenced, or lowkey faking it — this one’s for you.
You don’t need therapy, you need prayers.” “It’s not depression, it’s demons.”Sound familiar?In this powerful, unfiltered episode of That’s What She Said, we’re holding a mirror to the cultural silence and shame around mental health. We’re unpacking the emotional trauma passed down through generations, the pressure to always be “the strong one,” and how religion is often used to replace — instead of support — real healing.We’re talking toxic family dynamics, emotional labor, spiritual gaslighting, and why so many African girls are suffering in silence.
You don’t need therapy, you need prayers.” “It’s not depression, it’s demons.”Sound familiar?In this powerful, unfiltered episode of That’s What She Said, we’re holding a mirror to the cultural silence and shame around mental health. We’re unpacking the emotional trauma passed down through generations, the pressure to always be “the strong one,” and how religion is often used to replace — instead of support — real healing.We’re talking toxic family dynamics, emotional labor, spiritual gaslighting, and why so many African girls are suffering in silence.
This week on That’s What She Said, we sit down with popular Kenyan influencer Lydia Wanjiru, who opens up like never before.In a world where women’s bodies are constantly policed, praised, and picked apart — Lydia shares her raw and deeply personal journey with body image, bullying, and her decision to get on Ozempic after years of struggling in silence.
From rangi ya thao to mkorogo creams, skinny teas, and snatched waists — today’s beauty standards are wild, expensive, and sometimes even dangerous. We’re asking the uncomfortable questions:Why are we still bleaching in 2025?Would you still want a BBL if men weren’t watching?Can you be “that girl” without changing yourself?It’s real, it’s raw, it’s personal — and it’s the conversation we all need to have.
This week on That’s What She Said, we sit down with popular Kenyan influencer Lydia Wanjiru, who opens up like never before.In a world where women’s bodies are constantly policed, praised, and picked apart — Lydia shares her raw and deeply personal journey with body image, bullying, and her decision to get on Ozempic after years of struggling in silence.
From rangi ya thao to mkorogo creams, skinny teas, and snatched waists — today’s beauty standards are wild, expensive, and sometimes even dangerous. We’re asking the uncomfortable questions:Why are we still bleaching in 2025?Would you still want a BBL if men weren’t watching?Can you be “that girl” without changing yourself?It’s real, it’s raw, it’s personal — and it’s the conversation we all need to have.
We live in a patriarchal society—and the thing about patriarchy? It eats its own children. It protects abusers, and punishes survivors. It teaches us to be quiet, to endure, and to blame ourselves when things go wrong.In this episode, we sit down with Njeri Migwi founder Usikimye to unpack how deeply this system runs—from the way we silence survivors, to how we excuse violent men as “good guys who made a mistake.”
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