Chicken, Sex & Degrees

How do you find the words to say Good-bye? Listen in as Maquita & Monica grapple with stepping away from CSD *gasp*. It wasn't easy but it's really more of a 'see ya later'. The ladies are both trying to navigate this life that been LIFE-ING lately and trying to figure out the up from the down. One thing about though they found time to vote, Make sure you go do your civic duty too. Bye for now...

Are you registered to vote? Listen in as Maquita & Monica pontificate on the current political landscape. There is so much to unpack and understand, take your time and do your research. It's important that we all exercise our right to vote and we do it in an educated way. We won’t tell you who to vote for but we will urge you to do it. Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and slide in ou...

Do you have good boundaries with your job? Listen in as Maquita & Monica conversate about work. Yes, they are at it again. Your job takes up so much of your week and can have an impact on your health (physical and mental) so you have to manage it and yourself. Make that money but don’t let it make you. Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and slide in our DMs. We talk back! Purchase our merc...

What gets you in your feelings with no way out? Listen in as Maquita & Monica dish on the latest life events that have had them feeling some type of way; Maquita’s engagement and Monica’s new edition. The ladies agree that all feelings are valid but don’t quite see eye to eye on how to go about addressing feelings that may not quite be rational. Feelings don’t have to make sense because humans...

Who you got beef with? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about nothing; Drake v Kendrick, Toxic Work environments and methods of birth control. The ladies agree that work period management is a pain and the rap game beef is must see TV. What has adulthood been throwing your way, that has you having to rethink it all? No matter what is trying to get you down, know that this too shall pass. Fol...

Do you have what it takes to be committed to someone? Listen in as Maquita & Monica explore the idea of commitment. Everyone is so set on declaring something is forever; marriages, friendships, diets and fandom but can they walk it like they talk it? The ladies agree that people struggle with commitment but Maquita is of the belief that the answer lies in their why and Monica believes people j...

If you would have been old enough to go to Freaknik, what type of energy would you have brought to the festivities? Listen in as Maquita & Monica converse about the biggest and blackest party to date. People were living their best and worst lives, and it was a time for the culture. The ladies agree that documentary is important and the story should have been told and anytime Black Joy is a topic f...

What is this whole soft life thing about? Listen in as Maquita & Monica discuss the latest era that is taking over the internet. The ladies are supportive of any and everyone that is in pursuit of a soft life because we all deserve it. Or do we? One thing is for sure there are different philosophies on what living a soft life really looks like but the ladies agree; “soft living” should start o...

Are y’all ready for Season 4?! Listen in as Maquita & Monica get real about Love and relationship trauma. Healing is not linear but it is necessary. Ladies are unsure if you can ever be 100% percent healed but they agree that it’s a journey you have to be intentional about. While a season of solitude might be the answer, you won’t know how far you’ve reached on your healing journey until you a...

How would you sum up 2023? Listen in as Maquita & Monica recap this last year. 2023 was one for the books! Maquita became a new mom and Monica became more intentional and both ladies continued to pursue more truth and purpose. Life definitely be life-ing but God be God-ing, so all in all the ladies count this year as being a blessed one. They are looking forward to continued blessings in 2024!...

How do you feel about your birthday? Listen in as Maquita & Monica kiki about celebrating yourself and having other people celebrate your special day. The ladies agree that no matter what, your birthday is your personal holiday that deserves a proper turn up. Don’t let nobody play with you and don’t play yourself! Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and @ChcknSexDegrees on Twitter to join i...

Should pastors and religious leaders be held to a higher standard?  Listen in as Maquita & Monica converse about church hurt and trusting clergy. Maybe we should appreciate our pastor more if they have been through some things. The ladies do agree that some of the nonsense these pastors find themselves in is all due to a lack of self esteem. You can’t force your religion nor your expectations...

Is makeup a necessity, an enhancement or too much all together? Listen in as Maquita & Monica unpack the latest season of Love Is Blind and the many toxic behaviors that were displayed. They specifically focus on JP and Taylor and the idea that “makeup” and appearing “fake” led to the dissolution of their relationship. The ladies do not agree on the reasoning behind JP’s behavior but support T...

Are you willing to mend broken relationships with family? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about what family means to them and the importance of those relationships. The ladies are in agreement that a village is important but not necessarily in agreement on who that village should be comprised of. Sometimes the people in our lives, family or otherwise, can do some messed up things. Sometimes...

Is feedback really a gift if you didn’t ask for it? Listen in as Maquita & Monica discuss Darius Cooks restaurant review rampage in Baltimore. The ladies agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion but don’t quite agree on what the receiver should do with said opinions. Regardless of where you stand, we can all agree that everyone that has something to say even if it's less than good,...

How do you deal with death? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about one of life’s inevitable experiences: grief. The ladies agree that grief can show up differently for everybody and it can have a lasting impact on those around you. Maquita shares some of her own experiences dealing with the death of loved ones. Let’s all remember to have some grace for ourselves and each other as we never kn...

Have you heard of touch starvation? Listen in as Maquita & Monica get into the idea of touch starvation and ways that it has shown up in their life. The ladies don’t quite agree on how serious touch starvation could be or Monica’s approach to her love life. The podcast starts off HOT with someone being called out. Follow @ChickenSexDegrees on Instagram and @ChcknSexDegrees on Twitter to join in on...

Are you behind on your bills because you had to get your Renaissance tickets? Listen in as Maquita & Monica give their take on the fan group that buzzes, ready to swarm anyone trying their queen. The ladies agree that the queen is phenomenal but some of the girls do a little too much. The conversation starts a little heavy as the fear of death and the after life come up. A little bit of everyt...

Have you ever been ghosted? Listen in as Maquita & Monica discuss ghosting and the impact that it can have on others. The ladies agree that ghosting is not the ideal but sometimes it's necessary for self preservation. Communication is important and deciding not to communicate your feelings can really hurt others. Whether you are the ghost or the person who has been ghosted, know that you a...

Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about their mindset in regard to being thankful. Life be life-being but the ladies agree they have so much to be grateful about. They share some of the things they feel fortunate to have and how the energy vampires try to steal joy. Sometimes when things aren’t going your way you gotta sit back and point out the things th...

When was the last time you asked some questions about your friend and learned something new about them? Listen in as Maquita & Monica recap their weekends and dive into some questions that help them learn a little bit more about each other. Who regrets not doing a domestic exchange program and who turned up a little too much on their foreign exchange experience? If you know us, that one might...

Do the people in your life bring you joy or make your stomach turn? Listen in as Maquita & Monica talk about relationships that were draining to them and how it is on the other side of things. The ladies really dive into Monica’s last relationship and how she knew it was time to chuck up the deuces. It can be hard to say goodbye but sometimes you have to depart  for your own health, and some o...

How should the bills be split in a relationship between a man and a woman? Listen in as Maquita & Monica politic about how the bills should be split in a relationship, based on everyone’s Gabby & D. Wade commentary. The ladies also talk about the phenomenon of eating “groceries” being mainstream again. Everyone has their own opinions on how relationships should go and it may be best practi...

Do you dress to keep your partner’s attention? Listen in as Maquita & Monica discuss the idea of keeping yourself up to keep your partner’s attention. Is it important to dress the way they want you to dress or should you be dressing for you? The ladies also get into the importance of delivery when communicating a difficult message to a loved one. No matter how you look on the outside, if you a...

Guess who’s back?! Listen in as Maquita & Monica catch up as they are reunited (and yes it feels so good). Maquita shares her birth story and how she’s been these last few months as a new mom. The ladies also get into a little politics, healthcare and submission in relationships. You know these conversations tend to go anywhere and everywhere, so press play and enjoy the ride. Follow @ChickenS...