Bittersweet Podcast

This week we discussed racism in reality TV. Specifically shows like Love Island, which lacks diversity and highlights the European beauty standards that to this day remain the ‘preference’ of the majority. We also talk about the unfair burden of representation and the sense of accountability Black women face when appearing on reality TV shows. QOTW: What does self-care look like to you? Join the...

This week, we are talking about productivity guilt, hustle culture and burnout. Popular culture and social media tend to teach us that overworking to the point of exhaustion is not only normal but an expected part of ‘success’. What people don’t talk about is the stress, guilt and burnout that accompanies this mentality. Tune in this week to hear our thoughts and personal experiences. QOTW: What a...

Welcome to Shifting Culture a monthly talk series dedicated to celebrating & amplifying the stories of accomplished & inspirational women of colour. This month we caught up with 22-year-old, Melbourne-based, writer, podcaster and social media guru, Maggie Zhou. Maggie shares with us how she built her career as a content creator, her relationship with fast fashion and shared some tips on ho...

This week, we are talking BBL’s and plastic surgery. The number of Brazilian butt lifts performed globally has risen 77.6% since 2015, making them the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery in the world. In this episode, we break down why we think this is...are these new images just trends or are they here to stay? The influence of social media and whether we think the body positivity movement is switch...

This week, we discuss the difference between a ‘good’ person and the ‘right’ person in a relationship. Have you ever dated someone and wondered why they seem so perfect, yet it just doesn’t feel right? We certainly have and are here to break down why this can happen! QOTW: When is a relationship more likely over, when the guy is emotionally tapped out or the girl? Join the conversation by finding...

In this weeks episode, we talk about racism in sports. There has been a lot of madness happening over the past couple of weeks, from the banning of the Soul Cap to the disqualification of two Namibian sprinters for naturally high levels of testosterone. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have uncovered troubling and problematic themes. We also discuss the racist threats and abuse black English football playe...