The Mambo Jambos Podcast
by Sonia.Z and Chance.L
Welcome to The Mambo Jambos Podcast, where Chance and Sonia bring their unique blend of humour and insight to tackle the everyday struggles of life in Canada. Join us as we dive deep into serious topics with a touch of laughter, sharing our own life stories and those of our listeners along the way. From navigating the complexities of Canadian bureaucracy to dealing with the trials and tribulations of cultural differences, we're here to explore it all. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us for a journey through the ups and downs of Canadian life. With Mambo Jambo, you'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll feel a little less alone in this crazy world. Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJamboPad on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or to slide in our DM‘s at @MamboJambos and email at [email protected] You can expect new episodes every Sunday host
Episodes
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Reddit Wednesday: How to Rob a Man
Hi Rafiki, today’s story takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and the math just wasn't mathing. The story starts at the 00:53 mark {***Full video on YouTube ***} Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJambosPod on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or slide in our DM‘s at...
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Reddit Wednesday: He Was Cheating on Me With My Best Friend
Hi Rafiki, today’s story takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and the math just wasn't mathing. The story starts at the 00:42 mark Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJambosPod on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or slide in our DM‘s at @MamboJambosPodcast You can expect new every...
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EPISODE 12: How TikTok is manipulating you into Overconsumption in the name of self-care
Today's hot issue is overconsumption in the guise of self-care. I believe we have all blurred the lines between self-care and overconsumption. Overconsumption is a trend on TikTok, with many people admitting to spending thousands on makeup, skin care and body care much of which remains unused or…
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EPISODE 11: Workplace Dynamics you’re ‘friendly, not friends’
Today’s hot topic will be discussing about workplace dynamics. Some of the best working relationships we’ve ever had have become friendships. Despite all of this, we still firmly believe that the way to go in relationships with people at work is to be friendly, but not friends to some coworkers....
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EPISODE 10: Congo, Palestine and Why are African countries a threat to the Western World?
Today’s hot topic will be discussing about unpopular opinion and the state of the world regarding politics. “Peaceful protest is a right, not a privilege, and one that states have a duty to respect, protect and facilitate. However, the right to protest is increasingly under threat, with…
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Reddit Wednesdays : Can you come back from cheating?
Hi Rafiki, today’s story takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and the math just wasn't mathing. The story starts at the mark Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJambosPod on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or slide in our DM‘s at @MamboJambosPodcast and email at...
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Reddit Wednesday: Proposing on the first date and no boundaries
Hi Rafiki, we are excited to launch a new series. It’s going to be full of laughter and sadness at times and advice, but mostly Kiki’s. You might be wondering to yourself what is Reddit stories? Reddit Stories typically refer to content that compiles and narrates posts or comments from Reddit,...
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EPISODE 09: Why people have fallen out of love with dating apps
Today’s hot topic will be discussing about online dating apps. As some of us are on the hunt for a serious relationship, we have become fond of dating apps. They're more than dating platforms apps have revolutionized the way people meet and connect. Dating apps have become an easy way to get your...
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EPISODE 08: The “Ugly Truth” About Modern Day Hairstylists
Today we'll discuss about being the modern day hair stylist, professionalism and rocket pricing. We are truly tired of the insane prices ‘hairdressers’ are charging for their services these days “who can afford it???”. In addition, there are so many rules to adhere to pre-service. Some of them…
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EPISODE 07: Being the first Daughter & Toxicity Family Members
Today we'll discuss about being the eldest daughter in an African household. Many African civilizations relegate women to a devalued, even subhuman place in society, with most women living as an extension. Our wants, needs, and desires are frequently overlooked or ignored. Any outward display of...
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EPISODE 06: Healing, Forgiveness, and Finding Peace
Today we'll discuss about how to Healing, Forgiveness, and Finding Peace. Sometimes forgiveness takes many years, sometimes a lifetime, and sometimes it never happens. The goal, in many cases, is to attempt to forgive the person while not forgiving their behavior. Forgiveness is about…
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EPISODE 05: Societal Pressures Of Marriage & How to Forge Your Own Path
Today we'll discuss about the societal pressures. Family community and social pressure to marry are the influences and expectations placed on individuals by their families, friends, social networks, and society to be in a marriage relationship. Full video on YouTube !!! Let us know your thoughts…
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EPISODE 04: Your friend today your enemy tomorrow
Today we'll discuss about friendships. If you’ve lived for a bit and you look back on your life, you can see how important your friends have been in shaping who you are today. Knowing this we have to choose our friends wisely not everyone we meet is qualified to be a friend or should be called a...
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EPISODE 03: Beauty standards on the Internet on people
Today we'll discuss about the Internet's beauty standards for people. Young individuals face significant pressure to conform to unrealistic body images. Social media can be a positive and powerful platform for girls to express themselves. It also enables them to view more authentic and diverse...
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EPISODE 02 Healing Childhood trauma and African parents punishment
Today we'll discuss about our childhood in an African household. Things are structured differently in African households than in Weston civilization, and African parents discipline or parent their children in unique ways. In addition to the trauma, they impose on the children without their...
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EPISODE 01: Introduction to the Rafiki’s
Welcome to the first episode of The Mambos Jambos Podcast. Today will be introducing ourselves and disgusting about our background as well as our African roots. Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJamboPad on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or to slide in our DM‘s at @MamboJambos and...
About this show
Welcome to The Mambo Jambos Podcast, where Chance and Sonia bring their unique blend of humour and insight to tackle the everyday struggles of life in Canada. Join us as we dive deep into serious topics with a touch of laughter, sharing our own life stories and those of our listeners along the way. From navigating the complexities of Canadian bureaucracy to dealing with the trials and tribulations of cultural differences, we're here to explore it all. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and join us for a journey through the ups and downs of Canadian life. With Mambo Jambo, you'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll feel a little less alone in this crazy world.
Let us know your thoughts by using #MamboJamboPad on Twitter(X). Follow us on our socials or to slide in our DM‘s at @MamboJambos and email at [email protected]
You can expect new episodes every Sunday host
Hosted by
Sonia.Z and Chance.L