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Check On It!
by Fatoumata and Maimouna Sacko
"Check On It!”, a podcast featuring Fatoumata and Maimouna Sacko, two Malian-American sisters figuring out this thing called “adulting”. Along the way, we will share our experiences and passions while challenging the false narratives of society. Tune in - you know you want to stir up the pot a little.
Episodes
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Cultural Reset
Sometimes you have to take a step back and analyze how and what has shaped you all these years. There are times where we feel disconnected from who we are and don't understand why. With special guests @radafrican and @whereisdlove, we get to the bottom of things.
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Hot Gworl Summah
Let's enjoy summer like its 2016!
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Check On It Miniseries: Q1 Update
Just checking in with you all and giving you an update on our goals from this first quarter of the year!
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Growing Up African...American? Part 2
Happy Hump Day ladies and gents! We are excited to share with you the highly requested part 2 of Growing Up African... American! Our first episode we talked about surface level and day-to-day challenges we faced growing up in the US, but this time around we go deeper and discuss how being a…
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It’s a Beautiful Day to be a Black Woman
In this episode we are getting real about dating..specifically as black women in modern times. Chileee, there is ALOT to unpack. Grab a bev, turn the sound all the way up, and let’s get into it. Shoutout to the one and only @whereisdlove for always being down to dig into these topics with us!...
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Belly Full of Business…
It can be a challenge setting boundaries with family and friends, but sometimes it’s necessary in order your PROTECT YOUR PEACE. In this episode, we talk about how minding other people’s business and getting caught up in unnecessary drama can cause you to deviate from your path. Just remember…
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Hustle Hustle Hustle....Hard?
Welcome to 2022, babes! This year we are reevaluating our needs when it comes to work...and life. Actually, is there a such thing as work/life balance?? This is one of the key questions we ponder in this episode. Between escalating gas prices, demands from employers, and no changes in sight to…
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Windy ATL Hotdish
You may be thinking "What the hell is Windy ATL Hotdish..?" and honestly.... we were too! But one thing for certain is that you will find out in this new episode featuring our star-studded guests: our returning fave @whereisdlove and our adopted cousin @yourcynsei! We asked our friends to join us...
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Check On It Miniseries: Spooky Season
Boo!! In honor of Spooky Season and quick thrills, we are introducing a new miniseries to the podcast! We appreciate and love how y'all been rocking with us from the start, and really want to integrate the Check On It Fam's opinions and thoughts! This will be an interactive series where either...
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Check On This Traveling: To Texas!
Howdy y'all! *insert cowboy emjoi*. In this episode, we discuss out trip to the place where everything is bigger: Texas! We recap our wonderful time there to wrap up our summer, and guess what?? Mouna finally got on a plane! We are giving you guys the details about the hottest spots and…
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College Life: The Things They Don't Tell You
All nighters, 8ams, and senioritis.. Sound familiar? Many of us know all too well. Join us for a compelling discussion about the expectations versus reality of college and post college life. We had to bring in our brother, Mamadou, (who somehow now sounds like a grown man) to chime in on this…
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Guess Who’s Back?
Out with the old and in with the new, they say! Haha, just kidding…we’re just back and better than ever. We’re kicking off season two updating you guys on your favorite topic— us! How things have been going and what to expect from us this upcoming season. With new jobs, degrees underway & a whole...
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You Asked; We Answered!
And that’s a wrap on Season 1...That’s wild!!!! Thank you for coming along on the first phase of the journey. This episode is for YOU. Some of these questions tripped us up 🥵 but it was all in good fun ☺️ This isn’t goodbye, it’s a “see you later”. We plan to be back bigger and better in Season 2
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Double Standards
Let's talk double standards! Who decided there is supposed to be a different set of principles for men vs. women? The real question is: are we accepting of double standards when they work in our favor? To make this a fair fight, you know we had to bring on some mens...some well versed, educated...
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Appreciating OR Appropriating?
In episode 18 we talk about the difference between culture appreciation and culture appropriation, and why the two seem to get very muddy when talked about. Whether people mean to or not, it can be very disrespectful to someone when their cultures are not being properly respected. Your favorite...
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What Ever Happened to Commitment?
Welcome to April babes! For our 17th episode we are talking about commitment...or the lack there of. Nowadays in relationships, cheating is about as common as flipping a coin and getting tails. We’re getting to the nitty gritty of emotional vs. physical cheating and the side effects of…
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"Women of the Sun" Part 1
Happy Women’s History Month!👸🏾💎 As we celebrate the very beings that gave life to the world we know today, we wanted to touch on our experiences as this generation’s pivotal black woman. What better way to bring this wonderful month to a close than by having dynamic black women be featured!…
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Rejection: The Fact of Life?
In this episode, your favorite sister duo is keeping it all the way real and confronting something we all experience - REJECTION. It can be wack as hell, but helpful in some cases. We discuss 4 distinct types of rejection and how they’ve manifested in our personal and professional lives. Is…
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Engagement in the Black Community
For Black History Month, we wanted to highlight some black business and experiences that are positively impacting our community. This episode features special guest, Maya Imani, creator of Imani for Us and Club Lady - two organizations that focus on family and community engagement. We talk about...
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The "DOs and DON'Ts" of Dating
Wouldn't it be amazing if all your dates were perfect dates? Hell yeah it would. But that's when expectations versus reality comes into play. In Episode 13, we are discussing the "dos" and "don'ts" of the dating game. Is your dating etiquette up to par in 2021? At this point, we are all figuring…
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Love Language
We may not all be speaking the same language when it comes to love. We give and receive it differently, and that’s okay! For our Valentine’s Day 💕episode, we are exploring the 5 Love Languages and how they apply to our everyday scenarios. Make sure to tune in so you don’t get lost in translation...
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Check On Those Finances
“Money is a tool. Learn how to make it work for you and not the other way around.” In this episode, our friend Brittany, who works as an accountant, is putting us on game so that we can all be where the money resides! We discuss everything from spending habits, managing personal finances…
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What About Your Friends?
Is that my bestie in a tessie? A real friend is one that wants to see you win, is there for you when you need them most, and defends your honor! Friendships are well..complicated. In this episode, we pull out the magnifying glass to take a closer look at what it means to be a ‘friend’.
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New Year’s Dedications
Out with the resolutions and in with the dedications! 2021 is a CLEAN SLATE. We are going to make the best of it by being intentional and doing the things we’ve always wanted to but haven’t for whatever reason. The time is NOW
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To Submit or Not to Submit Pt. 2
The long awaited 2nd part of the discussion is here! In true 2020 fashion, this episode is brought to you by Zoom. Enjoy!
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To Submit or Not to Submit
Welcome to Part 1 of our discussion on submission in relationships. We talk about our needs, fears, desires, and concerns as it pertains to gender roles. This one was a two parter for sure!
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All Shapes and Sizes
Body Shaming is all too commonplace nowadays. Join us in discussing our personal experiences and prejudices with special guest Danielle Love a.k.a. @whereisdlove on all socials!
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The Customer Is Always Right...
In this episode, we address the hard hitting questions about customer service and the expectations versus reality when it comes to dining in at a restaurant, getting your nails done, and other services. Let’s get into it.
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But She Say I’m Canceled ?
In Episode 4 of Check On It we are talking about ‘Cancel Culture’. What does it truly mean? Should the artistry be separated from the artist? Where do we draw the line? Tune in to find out!
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Growing up African...American?
In this episode, we talk about growing up in the U.S., the place deemed as a big melting pot..but is that how it actually went down for us? We’re delving deeper into how our African culture intertwined with our American upbringing. It’s story time!
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Quarantings
Let’s talk all things quarantine! We discuss how COVID-19 has impacted us, the positive & negative aspects of quarantine (a.k.a. punishment?), and our biggest takeaways.
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Mic
In the premiere episode of Check On It!, we introduce ourselves and delve into the topics of accountability, self-awareness, and goal setting. Enjoy our unfiltered interview style convo on how these things affect our personal and professional goals and tips that just might help you get started!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Check On It!”, a podcast featuring Fatoumata and Maimouna Sacko, two Malian-American sisters figuring out this thing called “adulting”. Along the way, we will share our experiences and passions while challenging the false narratives of society. Tune in - you know you want to stir up the pot a little.
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Fatoumata and Maimouna Sacko
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"Check On It!”, a podcast featuring Fatoumata and Maimouna Sacko, two Malian-American sisters figuring out this thing called “adulting”. Along the way, we will share our experiences and passions while challenging the false narratives of society. Tune in - you know you want to stir up the pot a...
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