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All the Layers Podcast
by All The Layers Podcast
Welcome to All the Layers, a podcast hosted by two sisters who aren’t afraid to speak boldly and honestly. We peel back ALL the layers of life — identity, love, culture, mental health, growing pains, and everything in between. It’s a mix of deep talks, laughter, and unfiltered sisterhood. New episodes coming soon! Subscribe & join us 🎧
Episodes
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Episode #20 — Who Taught Us Which Black Was Beautiful?
How early do we learn that certain shades of Blackness are valued differently? And how much of what we believe about beauty, attraction, and desirability is actually our own? In this episode of All the Layers, we unpack the complexities of colorism, from the messages we absorb growing up to the...
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Episode #19 — Money, Friendship & What Do We Owe Each Other?
In this episode of All The Layers, we’re talking about money, friendship, family, and the expectations that can come with being the person who “made it.” Inspired by the recent conversation around Savannah James and April McDaniel, we’re getting into a bigger question: when you have more, what do...
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Episode #18 — Back to Hillman: Black Joy, Nostalgia & Representation
In this episode of All the Layers, we’re talking about the A Different World reboot and the unexpected nostalgia it brought back as former HBCU students. Watching the reboot felt like getting a glimpse into a familiar world again. From the campus energy, friendships, fashion, music, and...
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Episode #17 — Suicide: The Conversation We Don’t Have Enough
suicide is a conversation we need to have beyond statistics, warning signs, and crisis numbers. in this episode, we’re talking about what suicidal thoughts can actually feel like, why people may hide them from the people they love, why someone can be struggling without looking depressed, and how...
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Episode #16 (Part 2) — Built on a Lie: Who Gets to Be Believed?
In Part 2 of Episode 16, we continue our conversation about Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as an NFL player, and Angel Murdock, who allegedly posed as a Duke PA student. We dive into what it takes to maintain a fake identity, how social media can reward performance and appearances, and why…
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Episode #16 (Part 1) — Built on a Lie: Who Gets to Be Believed?
Part 1 of Episode 16, we’re unpacking two very different stories involving people who allegedly built entire identities around lives they weren’t actually living — a fake Duke PA student and Daejon Love, who allegedly used a fake NFL identity to manipulate and financially exploit women. But we’re...
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Episode #15 — The Layers of the Nolan Wells Case
In this episode of All the Layers, we unpack the many layers of the Nolan Wells case. Beyond the headlines, we explore the psychological, social, and cultural questions this case has sparked and why it has captured so much public attention. Rather than focusing only on the facts, we examine the...
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Episode #14 — What Are We Missing? The Layers Beneath the Headlines (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of Episode 14, What Are We Missing? ❤️ In this episode, we continue the conversation by exploring what happens when we choose to truly see one another. We talk about the messages many of us—especially within the Black community—grew up hearing about strength, survival, and...
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Episode #14 — What Are We Missing? The Layers Beneath the Headlines (Part 1)
This week on All the Layers, we’re beginning a two-part conversation with a question that’s been sitting heavy on our hearts: What are we missing? Every day brings another headline, another tragedy, another reminder of how heavy the world can feel. But behind every headline is a human being with…
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Episode #13 — Sister Check-In
Sometimes life changes the conversation. This week, we're simply checking in. 🤍 After a heavy few weeks filled with grief, unexpected challenges, and a much-needed pause, we're catching up, asking each other, "How are you...really?" and inviting you to do the same. Join us for an honest sister...
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Episode #12 — Choosing Hope (Solo Episode)
This week on All the Layers, Mattea is sitting down for our very first solo episode. Over the past few weeks, life has felt heavy. Between loss, disappointment, uncertainty, and the everyday challenges that come with being human, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about hope; what it is, where it...
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Episode #11 — You Asked, We Answered (Special Q&A)
First things first: sorry for the delay on this one 😭 We ran into some technical issues that set us back, but it's finally here! Welcome to Episode 11 🎙️ After celebrating the milestone of 10 episodes, we wanted to take this opportunity to answer questions directly from our audience. In this...
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Episode #10 — Relationships: Everything We Got Wrong About Love (Part 2)
Most of us think we know what love looks like—but a lot of us were raised on chaos, not healthy connection. In this episode, we talk about the difference between love and attachment, why chemistry can be misleading, and how we end up falling for potential instead of reality. We get into red flags...
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Episode #10 — Relationships: Everything We Got Wrong About Love (Part 1)
Most of us think we know what love looks like—but a lot of us were raised on chaos, not healthy connection. In this episode, we talk about the difference between love and attachment, why chemistry can be misleading, and how we end up falling for potential instead of reality. We get into red flags...
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Episode #9 — This or That: Rapid Fire Conversation
A softer, shorter sister conversation… with a little depth woven in. This episode is a “This or That” that turns into something more—exploring the in-between spaces of instinct and overthinking, clarity and letting go, closure and acceptance. Just two sisters unpacking the quiet decisions we make...
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Episode #8 — Code-Switching
In Episode 8, we’re getting real about code-switching—what it is, why we do it, and how it impacts the way we show up in different spaces. From classrooms to workplaces to social settings, we unpack the pressure to adjust our language, tone, and identity just to feel accepted or safe. We also…
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Episode #7 — This or That: Rapid Fire Conversation
This week, we tried something different. A shorter, rapid-fire episode where we move through real-life “this or that” questions—no overthinking, just honest, in-the-moment answers. From boundaries to relationships to personal growth, this one gets real quickly. Sometimes the first answer says the...
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Episode #6 — Balance Isn’t Doing Less—It’s Losing Less of Yourself
Balance isn’t about doing less—it’s about losing less of yourself in the process. In this episode, we’re talking about the tension between achievement and identity. What happens when what you do starts to feel like who you are? When productivity becomes self-worth? When you’re constantly showing...
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Episode #5 — Social Media: Beyond the Feed (Part 2)
Social Media — Friendship, Comparison & The Pressure to Keep Up In Part 2, we explore how social media has reshaped friendships, comparison, and our sense of timing in life. From the emotional weight of likes and reposts to the feeling of being “behind” online, we unpack how curated timelines and...
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Episode #5 — Social Media: Beyond the Feed (Part 1)
Social Media — Identity, Performance & Pressure In this episode, we unpack why social media felt like an important topic to address — and how it’s shaping the way we communicate, present ourselves, and measure success. We explore the tension between authenticity and performance, the pressure to…
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Episode #4 — Built by the Game (Part 2)
Episode 4, Part 2 | Sports 🎙️ In this episode, we continue the conversation — but this time we get more reflective. We talk about the dream of going pro, when that dream shifted, and whether we truly locked in the way we could have. We open up about injuries, playing through physical and mental...
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Episode #4 — Built by the Game (Part 1)
In this episode, we take it back to the beginning and walk through our full sports journeys — from starting at very young ages to competing in college. We talk about what it was like growing up as athletes, how deeply sports became tied to our identity, and the pressure that came with constantly...
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Episode #3 — The HBCU Experience (Part 2)
Episode 3, Part 2 is LIVE! 🖤 Join us as we continue our conversation on HBCUs, reflecting on our experiences and the role these institutions play in shaping identity, confidence, and belonging. This episode builds on the themes from Part 1 and expands the discussion to include our experiences...
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Episode #3 — The HBCU Experience (Part 1)
Embracing your Blackness is more than pride. It’s history, legacy, and the future all happening at once 🖤 Episode 3 (Part 1) is officially OUT, and this week we’re diving deep into HBCUs: what they mean to us, the spaces they’ve created, the opportunities they’ve protected, and the generations…
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Episode #2 — The Reality of Friendship
Welcome to Episode 2 of All the Layers Podcast 🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving into friendships—the good, the complicated, and the deeply formative ones. As sisters, we reflect on our experiences with friendship over the years, the roles we play, how we handle conflict, and how our…
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Episode #1 — Childhood Unfiltered: The Making of Us
Welcome to Episode 1 of All the Layers Podcast 🎙️ In this first episode, we’re going back to the beginning. As sisters, we talk openly about our upbringing, background, childhoods, school experiences, identity, and the moments that shaped who we are today. This conversation is about growth,...
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Intro Episode — Behind "All the Layers"
Sisters Akilah and Mattea introduce All the Layers—a podcast about peeling back the layers behind titles, achievements, and success. They share why they started the show, what the name means, and the real conversations to come around identity, culture, mental health, and navigating life as Black...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to All the Layers, a podcast hosted by two sisters who aren’t afraid to speak boldly and honestly. We peel back ALL the layers of life — identity, love, culture, mental health, growing pains, and everything in between. It’s a mix of deep talks, laughter, and unfiltered sisterhood. New episodes coming soon! Subscribe & join us 🎧
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Welcome to All the Layers, a podcast hosted by two sisters who aren’t afraid to speak boldly and honestly. We peel back ALL the layers of life — identity, love, culture, mental health, growing pains, and everything in between. It’s a mix of deep talks, laughter, and unfiltered sisterhood. New...
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