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awks
by H & B Productions
Welcome to awks, the podcast for people trying to figure out this adulting thing... one awkward moment at a time.Join lifelong friends Hannah and Bianca as they discuss all the things you swear no one warned you about before you entered the "real world." Full of stories and perspectives that will bring a smile to your lips, a nod to your head, and a bright spot to your day. _Music by: Ci Major
Episodes
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Belated musings on life after 30
How awkward yet fitting that this episode about turning thirty is published after our 30th birthdays... Join us as we discuss reflections on our journey from fresh grads to almost-30s, and how social media shapes our relationships and expectations. We discuss everything from TikTok trends to...
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At This Point, We're Just Trying Our Best
You know when your best friend calls and after an hour of conversation, something comes up i.e., getting an oil change, taking out your braids, studying, etc? What do most of us say? "Girl, let me call you back." Nine times out of ten, there is never a callback. It's kind of like this podcast,...
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There's scamming and then there's scammers
Virginia is for lovers as Social Media is for scammers. That’s right, in this episode we get into IT, regarding this recent glorification of scammers. Be it Tinder, Twitter or Tofu (cue Bad Vegan), it seems like the girls can’t catch a break. What about society is causing the folks to fall for...
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Uhhh…what is love?: Dating in a digital age
Hey ya’ll!! We’re back and we’re better. With our world becoming so interconnected (i.e Love is Blind, or is it? Married at First Sight, Tinder Swindler) what does it mean to be in love? In true Awks fashion we’re doing a deep dive into all things love: Black love, interracial love, dating apps,...
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Moving On...Out! How to Make a Move with Style and Grace
Summer 2021 has come and gone and the girls are back to adulting! What happens when opportunities require that you move from your comfort zone! In this episode we delve into what it means to move and discover yourself in a new land. How many bags can I finesse on this plane? Will I make any...
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The Self Series: Friends. No, Not The TV Show
Friends, how many of us have them *sings Bianca while Hannah looks on in horror* In this episode your favorite awkward ladies have a conversation about who qualifies as a friend and how that definition and experience has evolved over time. We talk about how society hasn’t taught us how to deal…
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The Streets Are Open! How Does Small Talk Work Again?
We all said it “this summa, I’m going to the streets, the streets are calling my name.” Okay, now what? If you’re reading this you’ve been fortunate enough to see Summer 2021 and as much as we think we’re about to act up and have the time of our lives. What does that really mean? Can I get to…
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Wait till I get my [degree, money, goals] right: A convo on success
I (Bianca) loved Kanye’s Graduation album growing up, but just like Kanye, Hannah and I had a verbal reflection on how we’ve evolved in our definition of success. Who influenced our college majors and career choices? Were we allowed to blossom in our dreams of being an author of YA novels or has...
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When Self Love is the Goal
Body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody! Talking about our bodies has always been an awkward topic, that’s why we’ve avoided it for so long! In this episode Hannah and Bianca get into the constantly evolving relationships with their bodies, with food, and how to drown out the noise and love who they are and…
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Bob on Monday, Locs on Tuesday: A commentary on Black Hair
Ever hold onto your wig for dear life in a wind tunnel, have a braid betray you in the company of your white friends, or get one too many compliments on your newly straightened hair? Yep, we've all been there. Join Hannah and Bianca as they discuss all the quirky things associated with Black…
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As Awkward as Ever
Back and better? Maybe...but regardless your favorite awkward ladies are back and with a new logo! As awkward as ever, we’re still getting lost in our thoughts and on the highway, struggling to stay awake on Zoom, parting from old relationships (with our phones) and trying to make sense of this…
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Glowing and Growing in Spite Of Challenges: A Season Finale
We started this season at the beginning of the “Roaring ‘20s”. Little did we know, this year was coming for us as much as we’d be coming for it. In spite of the pain, turmoil, and confusion of the past year, we’ve also had the opportunity to grow and glow. Hannah and Bianca have been challenged…
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Knowing Your Worth and Adding Some Flash feat. Yaa Kwarteng of Klauset Fairy
Have you ever wondered who styled the stars? Who got folks to look from drab to fab? Luckily our girl Yaa from Klauset Fairy came and got our fashion lives together. Yaa is a New York City based stylist and entrepreuner whose love for fashion birthed the Klauset Fairy! After this episode you’ll...
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Single, Saved, and Fasting for 366 Days: A chat with Simbi of Sim Inspired
Hey Awks Fam! On this episode we chat with Simbi Akanni, a young boss in her own right. While some folks are offering classes on how to create a quarantine business, Simbi convicts us on our desire to have a quaranting. Simbi details her journey on being a serial girlfriend and her decision to…
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Finessing Flights and Finances feat. Cinneah of Flynanced
On this episode we invite Cinneah whose dual serving business Flynanced aims to help us secure the bag and board all the flights, that’s right DEBT-FREE TRAVEL! •Cinneah enlightens us on her own financial freedom journey and gives us practical steps to achieve financial wellness. •Cinneah dispels...
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On Law and Lyrics feat. Dap the Contract
Dap The Contract In this long awaited episode, we interview Dolapo Akinkugbe aka Dap the Contract. Dolapo is a Nigerian transplant to America, a graduate of Brown University and a recent graduate of Columbia University School of Law (come on 2020 grads!) While his academic resume tells a story of...
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Not So Awkward: Thriving in Predominantly White Spaces While Black feat. Shane Lloyd
In a society that is marred with social unrest coupled with a pandemic, it’s easy to lose hope and feel like you can do nothing. As part of Hannah and Bianca’s commitment to bringing new voices to the table, we invited Shane Lloyd, who is currently a diversity and inclusion consultant for Cook...
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Awkward Transitions in the Time of Coronavirus
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back (cue Mase before he was a pastor). We’re back and we’re better! We know it’s been a long time coming but we’ve been working on ourselves (and our fitness cue Fergie). In this episode we highlight how we don’t do goals, but aim to better ourselves....
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Awkward Transitions (Part 1)
Season 2 is here and hot! Where have we been? We can explain. Give us about 20 minutes. We’re back and we’re better. We’re not as lazy and we’re ready to conquer the world with our awkward selves! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! Follow us at @awkspodcast on all...
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09: Awkward Money Habits
Money, money, money... MONEY!! Whether you're still in school or already contributing to your 401K (LOL, what's that?), this one's for you. In this episode we discuss some major money myths, and dive into the evolution of our relationship with money as we've gone from borrowing money from our...
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08: Awkward school daze, social dynamics and the influence of the influencer
Hey Awks fam! With hashtags like #howharddidaginghityou and the #10yearchallenge on the rise, Bianca and Hannah took to the mic to reflect on how far they have come, literally. In this episode we discuss social dynamics that stem from our most formative days, that's right we're taking it back to...
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07: Awkward burnout moments, millenial mishaps, and self-care scams
Hey lovelies! We're back with episode 7, the number of perfection. Ironically, this episode is about anything but perfection. This week we're getting into all things awkward and painful surrounding burnout. In a world that praises non-stop work and where mindfulness seems more like an abstract...
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06: Awkward relationships, situationships, and everything in between
Where do we stand? What do we call this? Are we dating? Are you my boo? Can I really do bad, all by myself? Your favorite Awkward girls are back with another episode, where we delve into all things love (or lack thereof): situationships, relationships, cuffing season and awkward dating…
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05: Awkward Black History
Hey ya'll! Your two favorite awkward girls are back. In this episode we're dishing out some knowledge on our favorite month of the year, February aka Black History Month. We talk about what Black History means to us, how we've grown in our identities as Black women and reflect on the painstaking...
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04: Awkward Work Culture
Whether you're a novice to the work world or you're a pro at the on-boarding process, navigating a new work environment always leaves us with a story (or two) to tell. Today we're chatting about our own experiences at work and how to balance it with our actual lives! Our Glow-Up Award this week...
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03: Awkward Resolutions
It's December 31, 2018 and we've finally launched on all channels! Today we're chatting about how to get past cliche resolution setting in order to actually *make things happen*. Also find out why it's never a good idea to work at the desk right next to the bathroom...
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02: Awkward Feedback
Have you ever gotten less than positive feedback from your boss or coworker? Yeah, we've been there too. Listen to hear how we've dealt with getting bad feedback in the past and how we've been able to bounce back. __ *This is a bonus episode that was recorded last year and we've resurfaced it…
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An Awkward Beginning
What happens when two estranged best friends reunite? They make a podcast! Join Hannah and Bianca on their journeys through adulthood and help them make the world a less awkward place... __ Music by: Ci Major Artwork by: Adriana Rios
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to awks, the podcast for people trying to figure out this adulting thing... one awkward moment at a time.Join lifelong friends Hannah and Bianca as they discuss all the things you swear no one warned you about before you entered the "real world." Full of stories and perspectives that will bring a smile to your lips, a nod to your head, and a bright spot to your day. _Music by: Ci Major
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Welcome to awks, the podcast for people trying to figure out this adulting thing... one awkward moment at a time.Join lifelong friends Hannah and Bianca as they discuss all the things you swear no one warned you about before you entered the "real world." Full of stories and perspectives that will...
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