The Feminine Outliers
Join two globally-minded, culture-curious women as they share the raw, real, and sometimes radical journey of uprooting their lives from the African continent to forge new paths in the US and UK. This isn’t just about immigration, it’s about Self Discovery. Through bold conversations and honest storytelling, they unpack what it truly means to seek sovereignty in identity, womanhood, work, and self-worth despite where you are from or where you are headed. From navigating culture shock to redefining success, love, and belonging, this is a space for anyone who’s ever questioned the script and dared to live beyond borders.
Podcasting since 2023 • 55 episodes
The Feminine Outliers
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Identity Shifts of Moving Abroad
In this episode, Choolwe and Zelda discuss the psychological, mental, and emotional shifts that happen when moving from a home country to a host country, beyond cultural shock. They explore code-switching and self-filtering in workplaces and so...
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Episode 55
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47:11
What Are You Driven By: Logic or Emotion?
In this episode, we discuss whether people are primarily driven by logic or emotion, sharing how being more logic-driven can create frustration when others communicate emotionally, especially through long, detailed stories or heightened reactio...
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Episode 54
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51:49
The Cost of Living Abroad
In this episode, Choolwe and Zelda engage in a heart-to-heart discussion about the challenges and nuances of maintaining family connections while living abroad. Reflecting on their own experiences of living in the US and the UK with family back...
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Episode 53
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51:39
Challenging Beauty Standards: A Deep Dive into Cultural and Personal Perspectives
Welcome back to the Feminine Outliers Podcast! In this episode, we tackle the topic of beauty standards and how they are influenced by cultural perceptions. We share personal anecdotes and discuss the impact of Western beauty ideals on black wo...
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