The Adzvice Podcast
by Adzvice Podcast
I am Adé Akins, a British Nigerian millennial who is the founder and host of the Adzvice Podcast. Join me every other week to discuss, unpack and debate topics that don't get discuss enough with the help of friends and guest hosts.Keep the conversation going online by using the hashtag #AdzvicePodcast.Socials:http://twitter.com/adzvice http://twitter.com/ImAdeAkinshttp://instagram.com/adzvicehttp://instagram.com/ImAdeAkinsNewsletter: eepurl.com/cyxapPWebsite: https://adzvice.com/
Episodes
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095 - Online Dating in 2021 - [ft. Keziah Nduri] - [S6]
In this episode, we’re discussing the current state of online dating with my special guest Keziah Nduri. Keziah is a law graduate, model and content creator from London whose Twitter thread about how her seemingly unsuccessful voyage through the rough waters of Hinge gained a lot of attention.…
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094 - Black Men in Therapy, Attachment Styles and Suppressing [ft. Dele] - [S6]
In this episode, I am joined by my close friend, Dele who like me is a Black man currently in therapy. We discuss the different forms of therapy, what made us both start, the process of finding a therapist, what it's taught us, attachment styles and much more. We also answer the questions…
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093 - Domestic Abuse and Supporting England [ft. Patricia Wharton] - [S6]
After my recent hiatus, which I explain on the pod, I am finally back and discussing the 'Ask for ANI' domestic abuse codeword scheme that stands for Action Needed Immediately. Joining me for this week is Patricia Wharton who is a presenter and someone with extensive experience in domestic abuse...
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092 - Tough Decisions, Shit Managers and Money Lessons -[S5]
In this episode like no other, an emotional Bonita explains why she had to make a very tough decision regarding her future involvement with the podcast. The guys also discuss the increased violence between Israel and Palestine, talk about the impact of shit managers and share six pieces of advice...
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091 - Care To Overshare? -[S5]
Ade and Bonita discuss the topic of oversharing in this week’s episode. Why do we do it? What are the implications? Is it ever beneficial? and more. First up in the conversation, is a quick chat about therapy. TIMESTAMPS (11:43) - THAT’S MAD: India’s Covid Crisis and the ‘new norm’ (18:40)…
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090 - Creative Plagiarism ft. Daniel Oduntan - [S5]
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness". The second part of this famous Oscar Wilde quote is conveniently left out of the conversation when we speak about imitation but it's not the only thing left undiscussed. What happens when that imitation forces you...
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089 - The Impact of Violent Crimes on Families ft Rachel Duncan - [S5]
When we talk about violent crimes within the community we don’t often discuss the hurt and trauma it causes the families of the victim even years after the incident. Ade and Bonita tackle this important topic with the assistance of this week’s guest, Rachel Duncan. Rachel Duncan is a mother…
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088 - Moving Out: 6 Things We Wish We Knew Sooner - [S5]
Our generation talks about moving out and gaining independence a lot but one thing not discussed enough is the realities of adulting once you've finally left the nest. Ade and Bonita each share three lessons that they've learnt since moving out as well as a discussion about Ramadan, £10 sofas and...
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087 - Men, It's Time to Talk [ft. Alex Holmes] - [S5]
Alex Holmes, award-winning podcaster, emotional resilience coach and writer joins Ade and Bonita to talk about his debut book, 'Time To Talk'. Alex describes his book as a love letter to all the men who have lost their way and to the women that love them. TIMESTAMPS (07:48) - THAT'S MAD: People...
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086 - A Self-Harm Journey [ft. Janet] - [S5]
TW: Not ones to shy away from an uncomfortable topic, Ade and Bonita discuss self-harm. To help navigate the conversation is special guest, Janet - a student mental health nurse, blogger and writer who has been featured in BBC Three, HuffPost, Black Ballad & more. Janet has also publicly…
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What is the Adzvice Podcast?
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085 - 6 Career Lessons We Wish We Learnt Sooner - [S5]
Career progression is a major consideration for many of us particularly after the year we've collectively experienced. In this episode, Ade and Bonita each share three lessons they wish they had learned earlier on in their respective careers. TIMESTAMPS (07:53) THAT'S MAD: ASA threatens to name…
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084 - Owning Less, Sharing More - [S5]
We millennials put extraordinary pressure on ourselves to own things. Whether it be houses, cars or designer items. For a long time, it has seemed that people's was intrinsically linked to the number of things they owned. In this episode, Ade and Bonita discuss the rise of the Sharing Economy and...
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083 - Hustle Culture: A Millennial Obsession? - [S5]
You don't have to look any further than our own podcast intro to hear just some of the negative ways millennials are characterised. In this episode, Ade and Bonita discuss and unpack the concept of Hustle Culture and why as a generation of millennials, we're so obsessed with it. TIMESTAMPS…
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082 - How Friendships Can Change In Your 20's - [S5]
In this episode, we're talking about how friendships new and old can change during your 20's. TIMESTAMPS 06:44 - THAT'S MAD - Tech is f*cking with us again, this time it's with deep fakes 11:16 - WE'RE CELEBRATING - Bristol Council for asking the UK Government to make Slavery reparations 16:04 -...
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081 - Things to Unlearn as an Adult [ft. Blacticulate] - [S5]
Unlearning is the central theme of this week’s episode and Ade and Bonita talk in great detail about just a handful of things they believe adults must unlearn. Joining them for a quick chat is a fellow Ade who is the founder of Blacticulate - a platform that focuses and elevates, via podcasts and...
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080 - Is Social Media Anti-Social? - [S5]
Inspired by a few recent events on Bonita's Twitter account, the guys are back to discuss how social Social Media really is today. DISCUSSION POINTS Another reason why Bonita hates people How Social Media affects relationships IRL Performing for Social Media What does the future of Social Media...
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079 - Understanding The Vaccine [ft. Pome Knight] - [S5]
Ade and Bonita are joined this week by 'The Medical Expert', Pome Knight - a community pharmacist. With so much misinformation surrounding the vaccine developed to tackled Covid-19, this episode explores some of the most common worries and misconceptions from within the Black community in...
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078 - Is It Romantic, or Is It Toxic? [ft. Shomi Williams] - [S5]
What better way to prepare for Valentine's Day than a good ol' discussion about toxic behaviour within relationships? Ade and Bonita are joined by Shomi Williams, AKA 'The Tapped Therapist' for an open discussion on energy withdrawal in relationships, toxic traits and Ade's 'Heartbreak Theory'....
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077 - Covert Racism [ft. Imarn Ayton] - [S5]
Ade and Bonita are joined by Imarn Ayton, Founder of the Black Reformist Movement to explore various topics surrounding covert and institutional racism. Actor-turned-activist Imarn was also a leading figure in the #BlackLivesMatter protests in London last summer. TIMESTAMPS (04:35): Abolishing vs...
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076 - Managing Mental Health During Lockdown [ft. Inside Out UK] - [S5]
This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the NHS' #HelpUsHelpYou Mental Health campaign. Ade and Bonita are joined by Vanessa, Founder and Creative Director of Inside Out UK - a Black, not-for-profit social enterprise committed to helping people improve their…
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075 - Domestic Abuse: You Are Not Alone [ft. Liz Kingsley] - [S5]
This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the #YouAreNotAlone Domestic Abuse campaign. For an important discussion on the support available to victims of Domestic Abuse even during the lockdown, Ade and Bonita are joined by Liz Kingsley. Liz is the Operating…
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074 - Why Are We Afraid of Turning 30? - [S5]
Bonita is about to be the newest member of the 'Dirty Thirty' club which inspired a frank conversation about why us 'millennials' are often scared of clocking the big three-zero. TIMESTAMPS (06:56) - Pressures to get married and have kids (13:15) - Bonita’s pressures: faith and time (20:30) -...
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073 - The Lessons 2020 Taught Us - [S5]
After several months out of action due to health issues, Bonita is finally back! In the first episode of the New Year, she joins Ade to reflect on the mad year that was 2020. The guys each share their biggest lessons learnt and what they are taking forward into this year. TIMESTAMPS (12:00) - Why...
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072 - High Functioning Anxiety [ft. Charity] - [S5]
On this week's episode, Ade is joined by Charity, a good friend based in New York and founder of SZND Clothing. Charity is also someone that recently discovered that they have High Functioning Anxiety. The pair really delve deep into this topic and unpack why it's such a common thing that is not...
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071 - Pregnant in a Pandemic [ft. Israa] - [S5]
This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the 'Help Us, Help You’ campaign from NHS England together with Public Health England. Ade speaks with this week’s special guest, Dr Israa Siddig, a specialist doctor in Women’s Health. She has over 12 years of experience in...
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070 - Health, Herbs, Muscle and Hustle [ft. Paul] - [S5]
Fresh off a birthday trip abroad, Ade is back and joined by a special guest, Paul Otote. Amongst many things, Paul is an entrepreneur, plant-based fitness personality, qualified herbalist nutritionist, writer, YouTuber, creative director, event organiser and a bonafide hustler. The guys break…
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069 - My Partner Has A Partner [ft. Jane] - [S5]
Ade is joined by "Jane" to share her experience of being monogamous but being in a relationship with her partner who is polyamorous. Expect your eyebrows to raise and jaw to drop at parts in this very honest and unique discussion. TIMESTAMPS 03:28 - That's Mad: The £453m Family Feud 09:39 - Did…
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068 - Motivation and Anti-Blackness [ft. Isaac] - [S5]
WE’RE BACK! Ade discusses how and why he managed to lose and regain his motivation for the podcast. Joining him on this episode is Isaac who is a solicitor, the Co-Founder of the 'Black Men In Law Network' and of the charitable organisation, 'One Case At A Time', which has a specific focus on...
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067 - See You in a Bit - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
The time has come for a season break. Ade and Bonita chat via zoom once again for the last time before a short hiatus while Bonita starts her family and Ade continues to whip up cocktails during the lockdown. WE DISCUSS... What’s been happening Our thoughts and feelings about the lockdown Why we...
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066 - Confessions of a Foodie [ft. Ms Joyce K] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Ade and Bonita are back via Zoom for a third episode but are joined by a very special guest, Joyce (aka Ms Joyce K)- a Private Chef and Content Creator. WE DISCUSS... The recent Twitter drama that saw several influencers' old and offensive tweets resurface followed soon after by many official...
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065 - Furlough and Salary Transparency - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Ade and Bonita are back via Zoom for this week' instalment. WE CELEBRATE: A 27-year-old Black woman on £130k and why salary transparency is a topic worth discussing THAT'S MAD: China's xenophobia towards Black people and why are there so many 'BAME' people dying from Covid-19? DID YOU KNOW?: A...
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063 - Don't Forget to Press 'Record' - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
New format, who dis? Bonita and Ade switch things up with a new structure for the podcast: 'Let's Celebrate', 'Did You Know' and 'That's Mad'. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Let's Celebrate: The Receipts Podcast and 3 Shots of Tequila Why the UK podcasting scene is lit Did You Know: International…
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062 - The Clapback [ft. Elijah Lawal] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Special guest, Elijah Lawal, author of 'The Clapback: Your Guide to Calling Out Racist Stereotypes' joins Ade and Bonita to talk about his book and the issues discussed in it. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Why this book is needed Race as a social construct ‘Positive' stereotypes How to get publishing...
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061 - Levels to Luxury [ft. Aziza and Infecta] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Aziza Makamé, fashion and lifestyle blogger, social influencer and proud luxury enthusiast joins Ade and Bonita to lift the lid on the luxury industry. If that wasn't enough, we also kick things off with a telephone call with i&i FAAM CEO, Infecta. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: What makes luxury…
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060 - Lifting the Lid on Parenthood [ft. Elliott and Dionne] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Special guests Elliott Rae, founder of musicfootballfatherhood.com and Dionne London, podcaster and writer join Ade and Bonita for a conversation on being various aspects of parenthood. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Bonding with the bump Pre-baby counselling Hypno and home births Maternity and…
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059 - Social and Marketing Mistakes to Avoid - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
New year, new podcast! Ade and Bonita share the biggest marketing and social media mistakes brands make that need to stop in 2020. The guys also re-live how they got into the industry with helpful tips along the way. Talking points include: The real meaning of a brand Cheap engagement tactics...
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058 - Trends of the 2010s - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Ade and Bonita mark the last episode of 2019 and as a result, the last episode of the decade with a recap of some of the major trends that shaped the 2010s. Talking points include: Bonita's big news Societal changes such as the #BlackLivesMattersocial movement_ Political changes like the rise of...
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057 - Setting Goals for 2020 - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Suffering from the 2019 General Election hangover, Ade and Bonita are back to set you up for success in 2020. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: The General Election reaction Echo chambers Vision boards Setting career goals Asking for pay rises and promotions A helpful guide to review your year and plan for...
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056 - The M Word [ft. Bola Sol] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Kicking off the last month of the year, the guys are joined by Personal Finance Guru and Refined Currency Founder, Bola Sol. They unpack a highly anticipated conversation about all things money. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Online finance gurus Breadwinners Pensions Contracting Debt Drip Culture…
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055 - Don't Blame the Algorithm [ft. The BKH] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
The guys are back and this time joined by Brian, aka The BKH, 'The Instagram Stories Guy' to lift the lid on all things social media. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Why IG stories are important Brands behaving like humans online Understanding algorithms Is Instagram hiding your content? Instagram…
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054 - A F*ck It Mentality [ft. Temi and VP] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Bonita's away but Ade is joined by Temi Alchemy and Venture Promoter from the #90sBabyShow. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: How they got their names What is the 90s Baby Show? Born in the nineties, raised in the noughties Starting the pod Podcasting landscape in Britain Life after Radar Building a...
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053 - Living With Anxiety - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Bonita is back and joins a man-flu ridden Ade for a personal and honest conversation about her anxiety and how an extremely traumatic experience pushed it to a new level. TALKING POINTS INCLUDE: Panic attacks The 4 types of anxiety How to help others with anxiety Depression vs anxiety Therapy and...
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052 - Millennial Migrants [ft. Ant and Nina] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Anthony, a charted accountant, fitness enthusiast and outgoing father along with Nina, a creative, copywriter and lover of love join Ade to talk about moving abroad for work. Talking points include: Global mobility programs Canadian Life The relocation process Lond distance relationships Meeting...
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051 - Lifting the Lid on Entrepreneurship [ft. Bola and Urenna] - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
Bola Awoniyi, Co-Founder and Publisher of Black Ballad and Urenna Okonkwo, Founder of Cashmere join us to lift the lid on what it's really like being an entrepreneur. Talking points include: How they chose their audience Importance of insights and analytics Consistency Validating your ideas...
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050 - Part 2: Learn from Our L's - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
We're back with our 50th episode! To kick off season 4 we have a special 2-part episode. PART 2 OVERVIEW 00:00 - 02:00 - Introduction 02:02 - 17:24 - How adzvice started - The blog of many categories - Team changes - Looking back - The early events - How the podcast launched - Rebranding…
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050 - Part 1: Lifting the Lid - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]
We're back with our 50th episode! To kick off season 4 we have a special 2-part episode. PART 1 OVERVIEW 00:00 - 08:29 - Welcome back - Direction of the pod - New format - What to expect 08:30 - 10:25 - The Headlines 10:30 - 20:00 - Our highs and lows - Shout outs to some special people - Outro...
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049 - The State Of Dating [ft. Pip and Temi] - #AdzvicePodcast [S3]
INTRO: 01:11 - White-pushed’ feminism - Introductions from Pip and Temi - Tips for getting into the media/marketing industry - Deliberately avoiding other black people at work DATING IN 2019: 19:29 - Dating summed up in one sentence - Break-up stories - Online dating vs real life - Do people…
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048 - Gaslighting and Cohabiting [ft. Aleah] - #AdzvicePodcast [S3]
INTRO: 00:59 - Special guest Aleah Scott, a creative, filmmaker, writer and DJ from North West London. - Reasons why a lot of black people can’t swim TIMELINE TOPIC - Love Island: 15:45 DISCUSSION 1 - GASLIGHTING: 25:43 - What is gaslighting - Gaslighting in relationships - Looking out for the...
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047 - The Laws of Attraction - #AdzvicePodcast [S3]
INTRO - 01:00 - Bonita wins an award - Bonita meets J Hus - Tips for managing your to-do list TIMELINE TOPIC - 09:10 - "If you could go back to uni..." DISCUSSION - 14:02 - Why Bonita believes in the laws of attraction - What is it? - Growth plans and being intentional - Conscious effort vs...
About this show
I am Adé Akins, a British Nigerian millennial who is the founder and host of the Adzvice Podcast. Join me every other week to discuss, unpack and debate topics that don't get discuss enough with the help of friends and guest hosts.Keep the conversation going online by using the hashtag #AdzvicePodcast.Socials:http://twitter.com/adzvice http://twitter.com/ImAdeAkinshttp://instagram.com/adzvicehttp://instagram.com/ImAdeAkinsNewsletter: eepurl.com/cyxapPWebsite: https://adzvice.com/
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