Cocoa Sistahs

After a brief hiatus, the Cocoa Sistahs and studio queens are back with another episode. The theme of this podcast is Black History Month which is celebrated every October in the UK. Show notes: Black History Month - www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk Mama Used to Say (Barbados) - Cheese on Bread - Meaning: ' Wow! ' It's an exclamation of amazement uttered with great enthusiasm and emphasis. Political T...

In this episode, the Duchess, Lady C and the studio Queens discuss hair and hair styles with the usual injection of humour! Political 10 - British Black Voices Project - https://www.bbvp.org/ Mama Used to Say - Things Mama Used to say cards by Lorlett Hudson  - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Mama-Used-Lorlett-Hudson/dp/095474781X Get My Goat - See the special football episode 

Lady C shares why football gets her goat. #Cominghome?

Join the Duchess, Lady C and the studio queens for another jam packed episode where they discuss mental health, passive aggressive emails, introversion and swimming! In this episode, Carol Stewart (Executive Coach, author and speaker) is the sistah in the spotlight. Quietly Visible book available from Abounding Solutions Health and Wellbeing Segment - Blacks Can't Swim   Political Ten - News...

Join Lady C, The Duchess and the studio queens for another packed episode where they discuss Windrush, Mental Health and Fufu! Special Guest (Sistah in da Spotlight) is Barbara Lindsay MBE: http://theblackmensconsortium.com/ https://www.uprising.org.uk/ Book recommendation:  We Should All Be Feminists: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Political 10 story - Yoruba Stars Get my Goat story - Fufu Send yo...

Join Lady C, the Duchess and the studio queens as they discuss immigration, customer service and leadership. Sistah in da spotlight is Dionne Campbell-Mark - Chair of School Governors at George Mitchell School in Leyton, east London. For more information about school governors, visit the Gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/become-school-college-governor Political 10 - For more information abut young...

You heard her..."It's fantastic" Share your feedback  Twitter: @cocoasistahs Email: Cocoasistahs@gmail.com

Sistah in da Spotlight: We are joined by the wonderful Yvonne Rhoden MBE. A former detective in the Metropolitan Police, Yvonne now empowers women and young girls through her love of Netball.  If you're inspired to get back in the game, visit the netball England's website https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/play/back-to-netball/ Political 10 story: Miscarriages amongst Cocoa Sistahs based the re...

Join Lady C, The Duchess and the studio Queens as they discuss Megan Markle, performative action and hear from Liz who shares about her cancer diagnosis at the age of 27. This is one episode not to be missed. References: Get my goat story https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/03/race-to-dinner-party-racism-women Cancer Support Organisations https://coppafeel.org/ http://www.cancerblackcare.or...

Thank you for the wonderful feedback about the first episode Here is what one sistah had to say. The Duchess and Lady C are chuffed to bits #SistahTing

Join Lady C, the Duchess and the studio queens as they discuss what is sistah-hood, and what damages it. Bursting with fantastic tips and laughter, this podcast will make you smile. Enjoy!