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.
Episodes
51 episodes
Accents, Attitudes and Assumptions
In this episode of the Feminine Outliers Podcast, we delve into the complexities of accents, attitudes, and assumptions that arise when living abroad or in a multicultural environment. We share personal experiences about cultural misunderstandi...
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48:40
None of Us Are Perfect: The Art of Consistency
In this episode, we dive into 'The Art of Consistency'. Choolwe shares her fitness journey and insights on staying motivated. We discuss the challenges of transitioning our podcast from audio to video, the importance of planning, and how identi...
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Episode 50
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41:05
Why are Westerners Called Expats and Non-Westerners Called Immigrants?
In this episode we delve into the world of Double Standards that exist in this world especially from the Western and non-Western view points. We tap into our experiences as African women who have experienced some of these double standards.<...
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44:01
The Silent Crisis of Black Women's Health
Join Zelda and Choolwe as they dive into the multifaceted topic of Black women's health. From physical health issues like vitamin D and iron deficiencies to the emotional and mental health challenges encountered in the western world, this episo...
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Episode 48
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46:44
STEM Career But At What Cost?
In this episode, Choolwe and Zelda share their experiences as African women in STEM fields working in the western world. They discuss the unique pressures and mental exhaustion that come with high-functioning careers like medicine and eng...
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Episode 47
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46:24
To Travel Is To Live!
Life is about the adventures you take and the memories you make. Join us while we talk about Zelda's recent trip to Japan. Hope this inspires you to travel!
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Episode 46
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46:05
We are back! 2025 Here We Are!
We are back and we are doing video now. Tune in to learn about what we have been up to and our plans for the podcast.
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Episode 45
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45:53
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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Episode 44
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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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Episode 40
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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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Episode 34
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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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Episode 30
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1:07:01
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