Gossip & Critical Thought

Kwene has a recurring guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene return for another installment of plenty of gossip and minimal thoughts. Have you ever wondered what bodybuilder cloud core is? Were you curious to know just how many NFL players have been arrested? Do you know all the french words to O Canada? Answers to all these essential questions are provided by a trio of women who love to gi...

Kwene recounts the historical, pivotal inception of the Red Bull energy drink brand and its influence on heart rates (the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra is my new favourite band!), addresses the financial cost of removing mice from a home (Stuart Little was pro- mouse propaganda - Columbia Pictures lied to us) and shares her hopes for an ideal black future (more softness, more elation, more belongin...

Kwene has a guest! Cassidy awakens Kwene to the literary world of fantasy and romance (plus some tear-stained Twilight paperbacks), educates about the importance of dabbling in various hobbies (crafty gals are happy gals! ) and shares the successes of queer creativity at UpHouse Inc (she really is a lucky girl and things do just work out for her!). Cassidy can be found at @cassydoods or @cassidypr...

Kwene has some partially insightful musings about driving in Winnipeg (LED headlights should be BANNED), reviews and reflects on her collection of slightly impractical metal (don't get your nose pierced at sketchy shops folks!) and is candid about her depression (you matter, don't forget that). In case you're  a little lost in this really tough life Sending love, always - Kwene Judg...

Kwene has a guest! Virginia enlightens Kwene about the learning curve and liberation in commitment sports (Asessippi is calling and we might go), shares her favourite pieces of literature that live on her bookshelf (all the cozy reads this winter!), and provides some insight into singleness and love (and shares how her perspective translates into sweetbitter film).   Virginia can be found at @swee...

Happy New Year! Kwene chats about the poetic lyricism contained within modern rap lyrics (Pinkprint was better than PF2, both in beats and slander!), spends too much energy discussing the ideal public bathroom setup (get Dyson hand dryers CF Polo Park, seriously...) and shares some resolutions for the year ahead (more miles and more joy ahead). Judge my digital presence @kwene_fit Music by @caro.l...

Kwene has a guest! Jen muses with Kwene about the joys and pitfalls of being a server (what's a little spilt grenadine and white lies!), reminisces on academic pursuits within grad school (why is it so hard to get research into the hands of those who need it most?), and shares the important work done advocating for workers rights (more strikes, more accountability, more labour rights!). Jen c...

Kwene chats/rants what proper airport behaviour looks like in a civilized society (stop putting jackets in the overhead bin!!!), becomes a martyr for all things Ziwe, including her newest work 'Black Friend: Essays' (the irony of Showtime no longer giving her airtime, smh) and wrestles with the feelings of overconsumption around the holidays (Black Friday shouldn't be a funeral for...

Kwene has a guest! Shawn educates Kwene on the perfect cabin essentials (and shares the best spot to watch sunsets at the lake!), leads a passionate - but informative - discourse on the greatness of turkey bacon (it's allegedly better than regular bacon?) and chats about adult friendship maintenance (featuring a friend ranking; who made the cut? come find out!). Judge my digital presence at @...

Season Two! Saison Deux! Kwene recaps her summer (more people should be alone at the beach!), has some musings about her new found hobby of running (plus some new wearable technology) and toys with the idea that maybe alcohol isn't necessary for life (Health Canada might be onto something). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro.laflamme on IG

Kwene wraps up the podcast season by gushing over Anthony Bourdain's: Parts Unknown (every rewatch is better than the last), provides a passionate opinion on bumper sticker culture (plus a skincare update, somehow) and shares a recent failure (standardized tests < participation trophies). We'll talk real soon, in season two! Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro...

Kwene has a guest! Johanna joins Kwene to talk about The Fit Girl Gang's creation (and answers why burpees feel like utter garbage), the process of effective habit formation (including all the ideal podcast/reading recs) and how to curate selflove (you might have to mute some people, and we support that!). Find Johanna on IG @johannachamby Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music b...

Kwene talks about her favourite topic, love, as though she's an expert in the subject (shockingly, she's not!), gives a synopsis of Brianna Wiest's popular collection of 101 essays (sometimes non-fiction requires selective reading) and has some tough feelings about her own blackness (being a bigot is not cute, FYI). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro.laflam...

Kwene has a recurring guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene sit down to delve into important gossip that has been on their minds lately. The pals discuss the various scam queens of the 21st century (including a ranking of the M&M spokescandies hotness), ponder on the influencer epidemic of oversharing (Prince Harry taught us the word 'oscillating' - we hate it!) and review/un...

Kwene watches an episode of HBO's short-lived, documentary series FBOY Island   to learn more about dating culture in the Cayman Islands (tank tops + belts + fitted pants are NOT fashion!!!), runs through various fad diets that have plagued society for decades (baby food isn't meant for adults...) and has some whimsical thoughts regarding ageing (no more ghosting therapists in 2023 folks...

Kwene has a guest! Ashley joins Kwene to educate her on the world of tarot cards (featuring a reading of Kwene's birthchart), her role as an athletic therapist (fun fact - it does include therapy) and the intense trauma work done assisting vulnerable people (with tips for caring for yourself!). Find Ashley of her main IG and her athletic therapy IG as well Judge my digital presence at @kwene_...

Kwene answers more chaotic first date questions from Parade.com (and considers a new career in the UFC), details the essential components that constitute a restaurant "happy hour" (featuring a quick ranking) and spotlights the city of Winnipeg's continued failure to protect Indigenous women and girls ($320M budget, 2 serial killers = 1 colossal, colonial mess). Judge my digital pres...

Kwene has a guest! David joins Kwene to talk about his career as a business owner/videographer (pro tip: always steal your dad's drone), the underappreciated trails of Manitoba (plus the tumultuous attempt to summit Mount Temple) and David's own journey with ADHD (and micro-dosing methamphetamines, kind of!). Find David on IG and ClubCreate on IG as well Judge my digital presence at @kwe...

Kwene chats about her feelings regarding traditional Thanksgiving cuisine (and the superiority of pumpkin pie over apple pie), muses over the recent resurgence of the NBA Fight Club (while questioning TMZ's video-journalism ethics) and addresses the accusations of forced diversity in Scooby-Doo (and why BMO ads have changed). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro.laflam...

Kwene has a guest! Two, actually! Feebs, Karlos & Kwene talk about lifting (do bodybuilders have the worst egos?), photography and videography growth (and the lack of diversity in the local scene) and reminisce on their three separate arrivals to Canada (integration is a doozy as a child!). Find Feebs on IG Find Karlos on IG Find Kailen on IG and TikTok Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit...

Kwene chats about her experience buying a home (and the errors she made in the process), advocates for video games to be part of adult life (plus addresses her love for the Assassin's Creed series) and lurks through the subreddit r/Antiwork (capitalism, loan forgiveness - happy topics!). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro.laflamme on IG

Kwene has a guest! Jeneka & Kwene reminisce about the origins of their long-distance friendship (and moving to warmer climates ASAP), review their love languages (plus how it's changed) and their own understanding of sexuality as black women (hot tip: don't straighten your afro!). Find Jeneka on IG , TikTok or Youtube Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG Music by @caro.lafla...

Kwene chats about her impactful pandemic review of the Twilight saga (with a notes app synopsis of the films), turns to Buzzfeed quizzes in search of meaning (also, for validation) and vents about the difficulty of growing up (and the importance of wearing clown costumes!).  Buzzfeed Quizzes: https://www.buzzfeed.com/quidditchpigeon/if-you-were-a-wolf-where-would-you-be-in-the-pack-16qrypb7oa http...

TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health, Mental Illness, Sexual Assault, Suicide Kwene has a guest! Julian sits down to chat with Kwene about stand-up comedy (and why the funniest people are so sad), the rise and fall of the Thinkster polling app (plus questions from Kwene's own polling app - Instagram stories) and the culture of cancelling (whose effectiveness is debated). This episode covered a lot...

Kwene has a guest! Prairie & Kwene talk about beer in between giggles (and question the origin of the Coors 'stubby'), Prairie's slightly chaotic coming out (featuring criticism's of Sault Ste. Marie) and the difficulty of place-making (spoiler: fitting in is hard!). CBC article Indian Residential School Survivor Society Rainbow Resource Centre Judge my digital presence @kw...