Episodes
It's been a long time, we shouldn't a left you, without a dope podcast to listen to... So...yeah, we've been missing in action, we know. But we have good reasons. We explain here. Listen, share, connect with us. @bangsandabun & @lemel_p
Published 08/21/16
Published 08/21/16
We're doing it a little differently in this episode. We're kinda interviewing each other and letting you get to know us better by answering some pretty deep questions. We laugh, we (almost) cry and teeter on the tightrope of oversharing. Enjoy! Listen, share , rate and review us on iTunes and all that good stuff. And if you want to get to know us even better, you can connect with us here: Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife Email: [email protected] Web: www.nobsguidetolife.com Follow us...
Published 07/02/16
This week, we delve into why we hate 'What do you do?' as a conversation opener. Why does it bother us? What should we be saying? Can we just do away with all this nonsense small talk already and get to meatier issues? Connect with us: Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife Email: [email protected] Web: www.NoBSGuidetoLife.com Connect with us individually: @bangsandabun & @lemel_p Please listen, share, re-post, let us know what you think and all that good stuff. And if you can rate and...
Published 06/26/16
This week we wax lyrical about body confidence, being comfortable with who you are, defining beauty on your own terms and just generally living life as the fabulous badass you were born to be. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife Email us: [email protected] Web: www.nobsguidetolife.com Follow us individually at @bangsandabun and @lemel_p
Published 06/13/16
We live in a culture where we're constantly encouraged to build our brand, go freelance, start our own businesses - but in amongst all this self-startership, are we losing the value of simply having a job? Can you work a 9-5 that's not necessarily your passion, yet still live a happy life? Ohhh, we dive into it, friends! Connect with us! Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife Email: [email protected] Web: www.NoBSGuidetoLife.com Connect with us individally: @bangsandabun & @lemel_p
Published 06/05/16
You know that colleague who's always telling you their business at work? Yeah, THAT one. Well, they might wanna listen to this ep. We're tackling oversharing in the workplace. We get to grips with boundaries, professionalism, knowing your place and how to shut down those invasive questions. Listen, share, comment and all that good stuff. Please do subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes. Follow us: Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife Email: [email protected] Web:...
Published 05/29/16
Do you have flaky friends? Don't we all. This week, we dive into the flakiness epidemic, how annoying it is, how technology is enabling it and how we should all just get out s**t together and commit to things. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife www.nobsguidetolife.com And you can follow us individually at @bangsandabun and @lemel_p
Published 05/23/16
This week we talk about being child-free, the choice to be a non-mother. How do you reconcile that decision as a woman, when society repeatedly tells you that's what you should want? Yeah, it's a biggie and we don't hold back. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife, check out our website at www.nobsguidetolife.com and email us at [email protected]. And you can hit us up individually: @bangsandabun and @lemel_p
Published 05/15/16
Just a frankidy frank frank talk about race, Beyonce and white people's incessant need to cry white tears when black people talk about their blackness. And also how important it is that black and white people can have this discussions with each other to bridge the gap of awkward race conversations.
Published 05/08/16
This week, we discuss the state of modern dating. Are dating apps a pro or a con? Do they help or hinder? Will the changes in dating culture lead to more diverse types of relationships or you know, will we all just die alone? Just a few of the big questions we apparently need answers to. Follow us! Twitter: @nobsguidetolife Website: www.nobsguidetolife.com Email: [email protected] And follow us individually at: @bangsandabun and @Lemel_p
Published 04/17/16
This week we delve into the topic of peer pressure; who are these assholes who are trying to pressure grown ass people into decisions they don't wanna make? Equally, who are these grown ass people allowing those assholes to pressure them? We are now officially webbed up from every angle, yo! Check out our website: www.nobsguidetolife.com, follow us on Twitter @nobsguidetolife and email us at [email protected]. Follow us individually on social media: @bangsandabun and @lemel_p And...
Published 04/11/16
This week we dive into how modern Feminism may not look, sound or act the way you expected it to and that's more than OK. We hail Cardi B as a modern feminist icon, ask why Amber Rose isn't given more props, discuss the importance of defining feminism on your own terms and try to figure out what scares people so much about the F word. Dive in and listen y'all! Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us at [email protected] Follow us on social media: @bangsandabun & @lemel_p
Published 04/03/16
Is there any place now you can just have open and honest conversation without someone jumping down your throat, getting offended, throwing a political correctness pre-emptive strike? Whoa, whoa, whoa! Fall back, don't drag me! This week we're talking everything from Transgender politics to race and other uncomfortable conversations that need to be had, without judgement and with a view to learning and growing. Buckle up folks, this is a deep one!
Published 03/27/16
To get to the end goal, you've gotta put the graft in. This week we wax lyrical about the importance of the learning curve that is....work (cue Rihanna). All the praise without the process? Nah son! It's not going down like that. So if you need a lil pep talk so you can nail whatever the hell you're working towards this week, this is the episode for you. Follow us on social media: @bangsandabun & @lemel_p
Published 03/20/16
Are you working crazy hard towards your goals? Have you given yourself time limits in which to hit certain life markers? Are you comparing where you're at in life to your peers? Yeah, we're diggin' into all that this week and talking about why you need to give yourself a f*ckin' break. Stop and smell the roses every now and then, you know? Basically, how to keep your mind in check when it's all getting a bit on top, and how to go with the flow of life a bit more rather than giving everything...
Published 03/06/16
This week, we're talking about friendship; how it grows, morphs, changes and sometimes fades away. We're also looking at squad goals - what types of characters make up the ultimate squad? We do all this of course with our trademark wit and a healthy dose of rap lyrics.
Published 02/29/16
This week we're talking money, moolah, dolla dolla bills y'all! It's a topic that's too easy to avoid, be in denial about or think someone else will deal with on your behalf. We're delving into why you need to educate yourself on good financial practices and why you should start NOW. Follow us on social media: @bangsandabun and @lemel_p
Published 02/21/16
With it being Valentine's Day n' all, we dive into the topic of love...loving YOURSELF, that is. We break it down about how to operate from a place of love in your day-to-day interactions, find a passion, be an interesting person, contribute something meaningful to society, take yourself on some damn dates and a bunch of other good stuff. Follow us on le social media: @bangsandabun and @lemel_p
Published 02/14/16
In this episode I'm joined my Lemara Lindsay Prince, my new co-host! Woo hoo! We recorded this in New York, having a good ol' chinwag about change - how to make it, what to expect when you do, how to prepare and how to deal with challenges and curve balls that may arise. Follow me on social media @bangsandabun Follow Lemara - @lemelp
Published 02/02/16
All the people you look up to or aspire to be like seem to be constantly motivated, driven, passionate and on point. Meanwhile, you're still in your pyjamas, watching the Game of Thrones box set. So how can you get motivated and stay motivated to actually do some s**t with your life? I'm diving right in with my top five tips in this episode.
Published 11/20/15
Are you living your life with passion? How the hell can you do it? Why should you do it? And is it all about career?
Published 11/06/15
Our addiction to our phones and social media is starting to make us pretty anti-social. Can we just put our frikkin' phones down and engage with each other in person for a bit?
Published 08/13/15
None of us are all good or all bad, but it can be hard to remember that when someone does something we deem less than great. In light of the recent allegations against Bill Cosby, can we still appreciate his contribution to the arts while condemning his behaviour? And can we hold ourselves to those same standards? Let's discuss!
Published 08/07/15
In the wake of the Ashley Madison hack where the not-so-earth shattering discovery was made that a lot of people cheat, I discuss how monogamy isn't the relationship ideal for everyone and perhaps we should be a little more open and less judgmental about that.
Published 07/28/15