See Me See Trouble

Hello, boys and girls! We’re back with another episode, and this time we’re talking to someone who is officially overachieving more than all of us combined. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Malaika , a Robertson Scholar who refused to choose between light blue and dark blue—so she just did both. Navigating both UNC and Duke is a personality trait in itself, but Malaika is much more than ju...

Hello, boys and girls! It’s a new year, but the same us. #sorrynotsorry In this episode, we’re breaking down the "propaganda" we refuse to fall for in 2026. For us, that means the viral trends and lifestyle challenges that have taken over the internet—but that we wouldn't be caught dead participating in. From dating apps and running clubs to social media pressure and the obsession with putting pro...

In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa, our well-travelled guest from Tanzania who recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College. Vanessa opens up about her journey as an African international student in the U.S., reflecting on the culture shocks, unexpected lessons, and moments of growth that came with navigating college, and now post-grad life, far from home. From building community in unfami...

This episode features an interview with Bethany Sseruwagi , a senior undergraduate student from Kampala, Uganda , majoring in Microbiology at the University of Oklahoma. We dive into Bethany’s experience moving to the United States for college, including the culture shocks and adapting to life as an African international student at a predominantly white institution (the University of Oklahoma). Be...

In this episode, we sit down with Kwadwo—who you might recognize from his then-controversial, now-iconic line: “if it’s beyond me, it’s beyond me.” But beyond the laughs, Kwadwo opens up about his journey as an international student navigating transferring schools, adjusting to a new environment, and finding his community on campus. We also dive into his passions outside the classroom, from buildi...

In this episode, we share what it was really like growing up big—navigating African family commentary, playground teasing, and all the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways society treats bodies differently once the weight is lost. Then, we dive into the transition to college and the dreaded Freshman 15 : the mix of late-night eating, new freedoms, and unexpected weight changes that came with campus lif...

In this episode, we reflect on our move to the United States for college and share funny stories about the culture shocks we encountered as international students. We dive into what it was like adapting to campus life—especially as Africans at a predominantly white institution—and discuss what we’ve learned about life in America, from building community to figuring out adulthood far from home. Exp...

Welcome, officially, to the See Me See Trouble Podcast - our loud, chaotic, beautiful space that has finally come to life!! In this episode, we delve into who we are, what this platform would be, and the community we plan to serve. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do :) Oh, and don't forget to: ⭐ Use #SMST or #SMSTPodcast to share your thoughts! ⭐ Rate the show 5 stars on your preferred listen...