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Just Over Twenty
by Itunu Speaks
Candid conversations about navigating adulthood when you're just over twenty years old. This podcast aims to bring you conversations that challenge the way you think and introduce new perspectives about a variety of topics. From politics to religion, friendships to career and some social commentary this podcast will make you think, make you smile and remind you that you're not alone as we get into it about the realities of being in your twentiesPodcast episodes are released every Sunday 8pm GMT Insta and Twitter: @justovertwenty @itunu_speaks
Episodes
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29. Growing Up on the Internet and Defying Expectations with Josiah Hyacinth
When you think of 2016 Black YouTube culture in the UK you think of Josiah formerly known as Mr200m. With infectious enthusiasm and a zest for life he captured the attention of University students across the UK and beyond. Whether pursuing creative ventures or dealing with challenges while...
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28. Motherhood in your Twenties with Temwa Love
Amassing over 355 thousands followers across TikTok and Instagram social media sensation Temwa is the marriage and lifestyle influencer this generation needs. Bringing big smiles and humor at the click of a button, her joy as she navigates motherhood and marriage in her twenties is infectious....
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27. "I felt like I was in the coffin" Loss, Grief and Hope with Kelechi Ananaba
In the winter of 2018, 23-year-old Kelechi would receive news that would shake her world, her dad had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. After fighting a good fight, her dad passed away on March 5th 2019. 4 years on Kelechi speaks vulnerably about her experience with grief, honors the memory of…
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26. Sharing Christianity on Social Media, Getting Dragged and Having a Passion for God with Nia-Cerise Conteh
After finding faith at age 19 Nia Cerise Conteh has been a force to be reckoned with. Boldly professing her Christian faith both online and offline she has amassed over 30k followers on Twitter, 50k on Instagram and a whopping 103.9k followers on TikTok. For 7 years she has taken people around…
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25. Playing American Football In the UK, Learning Humility & Recovering From Injury with Dwayne Obi
After developing an interest in American Football the summer before entering University, self-proclaimed sports lover and current running back for The Great Britain national American football team, known as the GB Lions, Dwayne Obi made it into his University's American Football Team in 2016....
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24. Love Is Blind Debrief with Iyin
*LOVE IS BLIND SEASON 1 & 2 SPOILERS* To kick off Season 3 of the podcast I brought on my girl Iyin to chat all things Love Is Blind. We broke down our feelings about each couple, what we thought about the decisions on the wedding days and the moments that made us cringe, scream and smile. Just...
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23. 'If you have something in your head, birth it' Making Music, Overcoming Anger and Embracing Community
This is the final episode of the season and I’m so excited to bring you this conversation. I sat down with singer, songwriter, voice actor and all-around creative Tomi also known as When She Speaks and we got into it. We delved into the process of creating her summer anthem ‘Hold On’ which...
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22. Christian Womanhood Is Not Monolithic with Ajo Ale Founder Helen
This has got to be one of the most interesting conversations I’ve had on the podcast thus far. I spoke to Helen the Founder of Ajo Ale, a creative platform that uses arts and creative media to tell real stories about experiences lived by different Africans. The plan was to speak about African art...
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21. Navigating Secondary School; Popularity, Belonging & Shyness with Nova May
For some school is a space where they experienced some of their fondest memories while for others it was incredibly challenging but what about those who sit in the middle. Today I speak to singer and songwriter Beth also known as Nova May as we take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about our...
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20. ‘Do you want to chop life?’ The Post-University Job Search, Navigating Uncertainty and Making Enjoyment a Priority
For a lot of 2020 graduates searching for jobs in a global pandemic brought with it a unique set of challenges. With organisations juggling the hurdles introduced by the pandemic, new graduates were propelled into an unpredictable job market. Today I speak to graduate and makeup artist Deborah of...
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19. Married at First Sight UK- Nice Guys, Women and Accountability & Vetting Reality TV Show Participants
Today I’m bringing you a different kind of episode where I’ll be diving into Married at first sight UK. Reality TV shows all about love are my guilty pleasure and after Netflix show 'Love Is Blind' left a Lauren and Cameron sized hole in my heart I had to find something else to get into. So today…
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18. The Black Curriculum, Race and Education & Incorporating Rest into Activism with Lavinya Stennett
A few months ago I had the privilege of interviewing the founder of The Black Curriculum Lavinya Stennett. Founded in 2019 the Black Curriculum is a social enterprise committed to the teaching and support of Black history all year round. During this great conversation, we speak about the...
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17. 'Friendships in the time of Covid 19' Friendship Break Ups, Expectations and How the pandemic has changed our friendships with Zibah
Being in your twenties often comes with a lot of life changes that trickle down and impact your friendships. However, over the past year and a half, the world has experienced one of the most unexpected changes as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Today I continue a conversation started on my…
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Guess who's back back back
After months off the airwaves, this is me saying hello and giving you a brief update on what I've been up to. I'll be back to weekly scheduling with the first episode dropping this Sunday at 8pm. To catch up on previous episodes click here.
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16. It feels like lockdown is stealing our twenties ~ Being in our twenties in a global pandemic, starting our careers and the L word LOVE
Had the best chat with the wonderful Frances from blog @quitefranklyxo where we got into it about being in our twenties in a global pandemic, the working world and the L word lurrrvvveeee. Frances: Blog, Instagram, Twitter Just Over Twenty: Instagram, Twitter Itunu Speaks: Instagram, Twitter
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15. "You are not the standard no matter how many people say you are" Social media & relationships, valuing privacy & the realities of being young and married.
After keeping their relationship largely off social media and limited to loved ones and mentors, married couple Elvis and Leah Siaw shocked their community when they posted pictures of their engagement and wedding within weeks of each other. Today we speak about social media and relationships...
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14. "Donate Blood" Living with sickle cell, disability advocacy and empowerment through creativity with Danielle Jinadu
The Black community is often overlooked in the discourse about disability but with sickle cell anemia impacting Black people at large education about it is more important than ever. We must ask ourselves; Are there better ways that the education system can support students with disabilities? Are...
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13. "There’s no such thing as ‘too tall’ ” Being a tall girl, business and building safe spaces with Rozana LDN founder Jade Egemonye
The fashion industry has a way to go when it comes to creating inclusive clothing for tall women but thankfully Jade Egemonye aims to fill that gap. After an unsuccessful attempt to find the perfect birthday dress, tall women clothing brand Rozana LDN was birthed. Itunu Speaks chats to the…
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12. "10k retweets isn't going to get me to heaven" Christian Twitter, humility & focusing on your witness with James & Chude
Social media has created a platform for varied discourse, banter and at times heated debate but when we add faith into the mix some questions arise; should there be a difference in the way that Christians conduct themselves online? Can your personal feed come at odds with the faith you profess?…
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11. "It's not everyday broccoli" Fitness, weight-loss and confidence with Fitness Gill
In today’s culture, there is a deep interest in both fitness and weight loss. However, looking closely there are certain narratives that deserve to be challenged. Does losing weight equate to happiness? Are there healthier ways that we can think about fitness? Today Itunu is joined with the...
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Season 2: First of all, introduction.
I'm back! After a hiatus I am back with Season 2 of the Just Over Twenty podcast, bringing you great conversations about conversations that aim to challenge the way you think and bring new perspectives about a variety of topics. From politics to religion, friendship to career and some social...
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Ep 10- Respectability Politics, Desirability and Being a Black Woman in White Spaces with Sobe
An honest conversation with Sobe about being a Black woman in a white space, learning and unlearning respectability politics and thinking about desirability as a Black woman. It's deep, it's real and it's honest. Join the conversation and share your thoughts by tweeting @justovertwenty and follow...
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Ep 9-Being Iranian-American, Going to Harvard and Diversity in STEM with Mariam Kish
Itunu speaks to Mariam Kish about being the child of Iranian immigrants, learning how to be self-motivated, getting into Harvard University and having a passion for diversity in STEM. To join the conversation and share your thoughts follow @justovertwenty on Twitter and me @itunu_speaks on...
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Ep 8- Majoring in Music, Taking Unconventional Paths and Loving your Craft with Jeremy Taylor
Ep 8- Majoring in Music, Taking Unconventional Paths and Loving your Craft with Jeremy Taylor by JustOverTwenty
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Ep 7- Identity, Masculinity, Vulnerability & Adolescence with Samir
A conversation about mixed identity, class, masculinity, learning to be vulnerable and who to share with and the teenage experience. It's deep, it's real and it's honest. Join the conversation and share your thoughts by tweeting @justovertwenty
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Ep 6 -Young Entrepreneurship, Hustle Culture and Prioritizing Balance with Del The CEO
Chit chat with owner of vegan cosmetics brand Labio Couture, Del about all thing entrepreneurship, the rise of hustle culture and prioritizing growth and balance. IG: @DelTheCEO @labiocouture
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Ep 5- Health & Wellness, Journaling & Practicing Contentment with Maddie McCann
#itunuspeaks chats to Maddie McCann about health and wellness, good food and how to maintain good mental health.
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Ep 4 Friendship Break Ups, Communication and Expectations with Zibah & Coumba
We chat all things friendships; breaking up with friends, our expectations from friendships and the importance of communication. (and much more!) Twitter: @justovertwenty
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Ep 3- Xandrine Smith-Griffin- Embracing Your Blackness Having it Questioned
Xandrine Smith-Griffin talks about attending an all girls school, learning to embrace her curls, having her blackness questioned and leading her college's Black Student Union.
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Ep 2- Bashel Lewis: COPE Fashion, Social Media Personas, & Being a First Gen College Student
#itunuspeaks talks to Bashel Lewis, founder of COPE Fashion about lifestyle blogging, social media comparison and inspiring the next generation IG: king_bashel Cope Fashion: http://www.copefashion.com/
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Ep 1 - Identity: Britishness, Frenchness and the African Connection
PILOT Episode of Just Over Twenty: a podcast hosted by #itunuspeaks where she explores topics of interest as she navigates life as a millennial.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Candid conversations about navigating adulthood when you're just over twenty years old. This podcast aims to bring you conversations that challenge the way you think and introduce new perspectives about a variety of topics. From politics to religion, friendships to career and some social commentary this podcast will make you think, make you smile and remind you that you're not alone as we get into it about the realities of being in your twentiesPodcast episodes are released every Sunday 8pm GMT Insta and Twitter: @justovertwenty @itunu_speaks
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Candid conversations about navigating adulthood when you're just over twenty years old. This podcast aims to bring you conversations that challenge the way you think and introduce new perspectives about a variety of topics. From politics to religion, friendships to career and some social commentary...
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