As Told By Us

In this episode we speak about learning how to say no. We delve into the understanding of "people pleasing" and how to recover from the same. Is it always bad to learn how to be selfish or is it a necessary skill to have in life? Thank you to our listener that posed this question for discussion.

Happy International Women's Day to all the women out there. In this episode we reflect about women's day and what it really means to us. Turns out - very little! This discussions leads to our reflections on womanhood, awareness of our bodies and of course, our vaginas! We have an in depth discussion of the female anatomy and the hormonal effects of menstruation. Our mysterious male voice h...

Happy Women's Month... We kick off Women's Month discussing the current birth and marriage strikes that have become prevalent particularly in the Asian communities. Women are refusing to be baby-making machines, with some foregoing marriage completely. Is this also becoming a trend in Africa???We give you our hot takes on this topic. We also give our takes on ReesaTeesa's 50 part tikto...

Ever heard of Pink Tax? This is the increased cost of female products as compared to male products. Is Pink Tax justifiable given the wage gap between men and women? Is there an inaccurate assumption that men are paying for these products so Pink Tax affects men more? In this episode, we give our hot takes on Pink Tax and the costs associated with being a woman. The dilemma of the day...what would...

In this episode we talk about the evolution of beauty standards and body shaming. Who decides what the beauty standard is and what is desirable? Is being "natural" and loving yourself in your current state overrated? Is it wrong to want to improve your body by going through BBL surgery and skin lightening procedures? Do men feel the same kind of pressures that women feel when it comes to...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between love and romance, how we perceive the two, where these ideas stem from, and how they have evolved over time. The dilemma of the day...how to deal with a toxic work environment??? We have a guest on the show and he has some steamy hot takes. Remember that self-love is the best kind of love. Happy Valentines Day to you our listeners. We love you and...

Let's discuss the momentous case brought by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice... A bold move by South Africa and historic in its nature. In this episode we share our views on South Africa's stance and the "victory" achieved in the ICJ, what this means for the war in Gaza, international law and why we should care.

Ever heard of shadow work? Working with your unconscious mind to uncover the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from! In this episode, we try to answer some shadow work questions, like what emotions do we avoid ? and why ? Also, what are your thoughts on this week's dilemma? Don't forget to share with us your dilemmas through the anonymous link below https://secret.viralsachxd.com...

In this episode we talk about the hustle culture ! What is your relationship with money? We live in a global economy where the cost of living is increasing everyday. How much importance do you give money? How far are you willing to go to get rich and to get rich fast! This episode explores our relationship with money and what it means in our society today. Don't forget to send us your dilemma...

In this episode we talk about religion. We look at Christianity compared with African Traditional Religion from our perspectives. In the late 1800's , Christianity was introduced to Zimbabwe and other African countries during the colonial era. In many cases this was intended to replace the local traditional religious practices and beliefs. Africans were made to prefer Christianity over their o...

It's a new year and the As Told By Us crew is back with a second season. In this episode we introduce the "As Told By You" segment. Submit your dilemma's , questions or stories in the anonymous link and we will respond in our coming episodes. https://secret.viralsachxd.com/da40b0ab5?fbclid=PAAaY3GTdcNBfVsRmN6IO8cMDPnq9Py_A4CVb7bGtd21prdc0Yf9VuF6AAHOw In this episode we discuss co...

Thank you to all the listeners who gave us suggestions for talking points. In this final episode of the season we talk about our experiences growing up in African Households and the survival tactics we used to get by ! Ever lied to your parents about who you were going out with just so they could allow you to leave the house ?... we see you (wink wink) We also talk about "Black Tax" whic...

In this episode we discuss the 'F' word - feminism. This episode dispels many myths about feminism and gives our approach to what it means and how it applies to day to day life. Does feminism seek 50/50 and is that the same as equality? If women want to be equal then does it mean we should contribute 50/50 to dates and bills? Should we be asking men out on dates too? Join us for this very...

In this episode, we go over a few helpful hints and tips for starting your first job and entering the workspace. The conversation develops into chats about the work environment and the internal politics that arise! Are lady bosses meaner? Is office romance okay sometimes or its a complete no! Join us for the conversation and let us know of any useful hints and tips that you wish you knew. This epi...

In this episode we discuss the different insecurities we face and dealing with imposter syndrome; the experience of being young black women working in a man's world and trying to figure out where we fit in. We explore ways in which we can build the confidence and audacity to take up space in the world! This episode is recorded and engineered by VI the Law at NRVNA LABS Studio Harare.

This episode is all about dating ! We talk about all things dating with views from a mysterious male voice that gives us another perspective. The As Told By Us Crew talks about the dating scene and relationships for millennials. Has social media culture changed our values when it comes to dating? Why has cheating been normalised? Have a listen to the different takes and let us know what you think?...

In this episode, Kuda tells her story of how she met the group. The discussion leads into a conversation on Friendship. How your choice of friends and acquaintances can have an impact on your life. The group discusses their various friendship styles and the dynamics that arise in friendship circles. Do we carry on our friendships into adulthood or do we naturally evolve and align ourselves with pe...

Anesu goes on a rant in this episode that is all about money . The group talks about money troubles for Zimbabwean millennials. In light of the current misery index which puts Zimbabwe at number one in 'misery' - the group discusses the making of financial decisions, black tax, side hustles and the decision of whether to migrate. The group also discusses their own relationships with money...

In this episode, Amanda gives her version of the story of how the group met. It is established that they are a group of 90's kid who all met after University and built their friendship as professionals living and working in Zimbabwe. The group discusses their coming of age into adulthood and the various pressures that arise. They discuss the balancing of societal expectations , their own perso...

Meet Chido, Anesu , Amanda and Kuda. Chido tells us her version of the story of how the group met and gives a brief introduction to the group. In this episode we tackle AI and discuss whether our jobs are really at risk. Can we replace human nuance with AI? The group shares their different perspectives and experiences with AI and talk about whether or not it is here to stay. This episode also intr...