The Feminine Outliers
This is a podcast that aims to educate, enlighten and enrich professional minority women in all our different spheres of life while having fun and enjoying ourselves at the same time. We want to create a safe space for us to discuss our lives and the daily nuances that surround them with the ultimate goal of being better versions of ourselves.
Episodes
44 episodes
How do You Cope with Change?
Hey Outliers, it has been said that one thing that is constant is change. Its constantly taking place whether we bury our heads in the sand or are willing to look at it straight in the eye. Tune in to learn more about navigating change.
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46:18
Embracing Your Natural Beauty: Hair Part 2
Hair is something that is naturally a part of us yet it can feel foreign to many of us black women. In this episode we talk about some of our hair struggles as two black women that are working on embracing their natural tresses.
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45:40
Patient Diaries!
Welcome to Patient Diaries! Dr. Zee's recollection of her many interesting patient encounters / stories that are both enriching yet entertaining.
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4:22
Is Power the Root of All Evil? #P.Diddy
How are people using their power? Are some celebrities abusing their power? Is power the root of all evil?
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1:08:55
Does Women Leadership Bust The Weaker Sex Theory?
Women in leadership- something that technically should be normal but the world is still getting used to it / has not accepted it. How does it feel to be a female leader? What are some of the barriers we face? Tune in to this episode and let us ...
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46:50
How Much Attention Are You Paying to Politics?
Politics play a daily and pivotal role in our lives whether we are conscious about it or not but how much attention do we give it? Stay tuned to hear our thoughts.
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1:01:16
Do We Really Need Education to be Successful?
Education: something most of us are familiar with. But how important is education in our lives and do we really need it? Tune in and hear our thoughts on it!
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1:04:45
Why is it Easier to Blame Others?
Have you ever wondered if you could control and manage your emotions? Zel and I dive into a love and pet peeve of ours-emotional intelligence! We talk about what it means to be emotionally intelligent and the practices associated with it. Can y...
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1:05:29
Are Women Really Empowered?
In this episode, we delve into what it means to be a woman in our current society and what are the cultural shifts that have to be made to accommodate these shifts for both men and women. Tune also to learn what we have unlearned this week.&nbs...
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53:56
Dear Africans: Is Land the only form of Generational Wealth?
In this episode we dive into our current experiences of building generational wealth-the messaging we grew up with and what the current limitations are in building wealth. Again, without discussing it, we have similar unlearning pieces and so t...
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1:05:20
Things that are just not Demure...
In this episode we talk about some of our pet-peeves. This is a fun, mostly light-hearted episode. What are some of your pet-peeves? Enjoy!
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1:00:35
Where do I Belong in this Big Wide World?
In this episode, we talk about how our Identities have been shaped by our moves to the Western world and how it affects our daily lives / how we interact with others.
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50:50
Is Religion Good or Bad?
Religion is fundamental to many people as they identify with it but how often do we step back and think about our faith and how we practice it. In this episode, we open up this discussion and delve into our upbringing, current religious experie...
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Career Series: When is Time to Take a Break from Work?
Burnout is something that many of us experience. In this episode, we talk about workplace burnout specifically and how it has impacted us in our professional careers. Hopefully you learn something new!
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58:35
The Problem of Patriarchy
Patriarchal societies have been in existence for a very long time. In this episode, we dive into the challenges we face with this kind of system in today's modern world; the impact it has on both men and women. We also have great unlearning pie...
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Travel Time: Scotland/England Trip!
In this travel episode, we talk about our recent United Kingdom Trip: what we learnt from this trip, our favorite parts of the trip and the less desirable parts as well. Welcome to another fun-loving episode!Disclaimer: Apologies for th...
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55:55
Representation in the Media
Let's face it...the media is a very powerful tool and a big part of our everyday life. It shapes our view of our lives. However, do we stop to question what we consume and whether what is presented in the media is truly our reality. In th...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:00:37
How come I can't? What is Stopping Me?
We are back! And this time we are reflecting on what are the symptoms and traits of self-sabotage and how we deal with it. We think its a good time to think about it seeing that half of the year is already gone! Could self sabotage be the reaso...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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55:53
Career Series: Can Work Colleagues Be Friends?
If you are not working for yourself, you are probably working with other people and that alone comes with its own pros and cons. We dive into what workplace culture means and how to navigate it. Tune in to find out more.
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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58:20
What Would You Do?
In this episode we go over some moral dilemmas, some fun others serious and see how we would handle these situations. Enjoy this light-hearted yet thought-provoking episode!
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1:02:44
How Far Can Community Really Take Us?
Ubuntu is a Zulu word directly translating into the phrase "I am because we are". It centers around the ideology of humanity and community. How can we live and evolve while serving each other? Community is a very big part of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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59:59
How to Become a Minimalist
Minimalism: do you love it or hate it? This is a concept that a lot of the world has embraced in different ways . In this episode, we discuss how minimalism has become a part of our lives. Enjoy!
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1:03:45
Career Series: Imposter Syndrome
We dive into this phenomenon that most of us tend to experience especially when acclimating to new environments, people and skills. We discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome and how we have managed to deal with it. Tune in to find out i...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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