Episodes
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We Ain't Forgotten You!
It's been a long time, we shouldn't a left you, without a dope podcast to listen to...So...yeah, we've been missing in action, we know. But we have good reasons. We explain here. Listen, share, connect with us. @bangsandabun & @lemel_p
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The 'Get to Know Us' Episode
We're doing it a little differently in this episode. We're kinda interviewing each other and letting you get to know us better by answering some pretty deep questions. We laugh, we (almost) cry and teeter on the tightrope of oversharing. Enjoy!Listen, share , rate and review us on iTunes and all...
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Ask Me Who I Am, Not What I Do
This week, we delve into why we hate 'What do you do?' as a conversation opener. Why does it bother us? What should we be saying? Can we just do away with all this nonsense small talk already and get to meatier issues? Connect with us: Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLifeEmail: [email protected]:...
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Feelin' Yo'Self: Badass Women's Bodies
This week we wax lyrical about body confidence, being comfortable with who you are, defining beauty on your own terms and just generally living life as the fabulous badass you were born to be. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLifeEmail us: [email protected]:...
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Is it The Dream or Bust?
We live in a culture where we're constantly encouraged to build our brand, go freelance, start our own businesses - but in amongst all this self-startership, are we losing the value of simply having a job? Can you work a 9-5 that's not necessarily your passion, yet still live a happy life? Ohhh…
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To Say or Not To Say
You know that colleague who's always telling you their business at work? Yeah, THAT one. Well, they might wanna listen to this ep. We're tackling oversharing in the workplace. We get to grips with boundaries, professionalism, knowing your place and how to shut down those invasive questions.…
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Don't Talk About it, Be About it
Do you have flaky friends? Don't we all. This week, we dive into the flakiness epidemic, how annoying it is, how technology is enabling it and how we should all just get out shit together and commit to things. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLifewww.nobsguidetolife.comAnd you can follow us...
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Dear (Non) Mama
This week we talk about being child-free, the choice to be a non-mother. How do you reconcile that decision as a woman, when society repeatedly tells you that's what you should want? Yeah, it's a biggie and we don't hold back. Follow us on Twitter: @NoBSGuidetoLife, check out our website at...
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Bet You Think This Song is About You
Just a frankidy frank frank talk about race, Beyonce and white people's incessant need to cry white tears when black people talk about their blackness. And also how important it is that black and white people can have this discussions with each other to bridge the gap of awkward race conversations.
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It Goes Down in the DMs
This week, we discuss the state of modern dating. Are dating apps a pro or a con? Do they help or hinder? Will the changes in dating culture lead to more diverse types of relationships or you know, will we all just die alone? Just a few of the big questions we apparently need answers to. Follow…
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Do You, Boo Boo
This week we delve into the topic of peer pressure; who are these assholes who are trying to pressure grown ass people into decisions they don't wanna make? Equally, who are these grown ass people allowing those assholes to pressure them? We are now officially webbed up from every angle, yo!…
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Not-So-Typical Feminism
This week we dive into how modern Feminism may not look, sound or act the way you expected it to and that's more than OK. We hail Cardi B as a modern feminist icon, ask why Amber Rose isn't given more props, discuss the importance of defining feminism on your own terms and try to figure out what...
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Fall Back! Don't Drag Me!
Is there any place now you can just have open and honest conversation without someone jumping down your throat, getting offended, throwing a political correctness pre-emptive strike? Whoa, whoa, whoa! Fall back, don't drag me! This week we're talking everything from Transgender politics to race…
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Do the Rahtid Work!
To get to the end goal, you've gotta put the graft in. This week we wax lyrical about the importance of the learning curve that is....work (cue Rihanna). All the praise without the process? Nah son! It's not going down like that. So if you need a lil pep talk so you can nail whatever the hell...
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Give Yourself a F*ckin' Break
Are you working crazy hard towards your goals? Have you given yourself time limits in which to hit certain life markers? Are you comparing where you're at in life to your peers? Yeah, we're diggin' into all that this week and talking about why you need to give yourself a f*ckin' break. Stop and...
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Squad Goals
This week, we're talking about friendship; how it grows, morphs, changes and sometimes fades away. We're also looking at squad goals - what types of characters make up the ultimate squad? We do all this of course with our trademark wit and a healthy dose of rap lyrics.
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Fix Up Your Finances
This week we're talking money, moolah, dolla dolla bills y'all! It's a topic that's too easy to avoid, be in denial about or think someone else will deal with on your behalf. We're delving into why you need to educate yourself on good financial practices and why you should start NOW. Follow us on...
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The Luuurrrvvvveeee Episode
With it being Valentine's Day n' all, we dive into the topic of love...loving YOURSELF, that is. We break it down about how to operate from a place of love in your day-to-day interactions, find a passion, be an interesting person, contribute something meaningful to society, take yourself on some...
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Dealing With Change
In this episode I'm joined my Lemara Lindsay Prince, my new co-host! Woo hoo! We recorded this in New York, having a good ol' chinwag about change - how to make it, what to expect when you do, how to prepare and how to deal with challenges and curve balls that may arise. Follow me on social media...
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How to Stay Motivated
All the people you look up to or aspire to be like seem to be constantly motivated, driven, passionate and on point. Meanwhile, you're still in your pyjamas, watching the Game of Thrones box set. So how can you get motivated and stay motivated to actually do some shit with your life? I'm diving...
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Living a Passionate Life
Are you living your life with passion? How the hell can you do it? Why should you do it? And is it all about career?
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PUT YOUR FRIKKIN' PHONE DOWN!
Our addiction to our phones and social media is starting to make us pretty anti-social. Can we just put our frikkin' phones down and engage with each other in person for a bit?
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Good Vs Bad
None of us are all good or all bad, but it can be hard to remember that when someone does something we deem less than great. In light of the recent allegations against Bill Cosby, can we still appreciate his contribution to the arts while condemning his behaviour? And can we hold ourselves to…
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Monogamy Ain't For Everyone
In the wake of the Ashley Madison hack where the not-so-earth shattering discovery was made that a lot of people cheat, I discuss how monogamy isn't the relationship ideal for everyone and perhaps we should be a little more open and less judgmental about that.
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Bring the Good Vibes
Today I'm talking all about spreading good energy and how we can do that through the smallest of things.
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Go With The Flow
Do you stick resolutely to a game plan, or do you allow the universe to take you where it will. There's a lot to be said for deviating from the blueprint you've laid out for yourself and just going with the flow. In this episode, I explore the virtues of going with the ebb and flow of life.
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How Do you Define Yourself?
Do you let your job define who you are? Today I'm looking at why we do this and how we can start judging ourselves and others by the truck load of other merits we have that make us awesome people.
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How to Be an Early Bird
Wanna be up at the crack o' dawn tackling your day like a BAWSE, but keep hitting the snooze button? In this week's episode I talk about the benefits of being an early bird, but also, working with the way your body is naturally wired to wake up. Either way, it's all about getting the most out of...
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What Will People Think?
Do you place too much importance on what other people will think of your choices? In this episode I discuss how to listen to yourself, own your decisions and step confidently into the life you want.
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Dealing With Your Baggage
Are you carrying around your baggage and doing everything you can to avoid dealing with it? Enough already! This week I'm talking about doing the work to deal with your 'stuff' and live a happy, awesome life like the true badass you are.
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How to Be Successful
This week I'm talking about success - what it means, how to achieve it and most importantly, how to define it on your own terms.
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Your Online Life - Is it All About the Numbers?
This week on The No Bullshit Guide to Life, we look at the #Instapurge and how we all seem to be caught up in the quantity of our online followers over the quality of them.
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How to Grab Life by the Balls
The No Bullshit Guide to Life gives you straight-talking, no-nonsense advice on how to navigate this ever-complicated thing called life.