The Feminine Outliers

The Feminine Outliers

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Join two globally-minded, culture-curious women as they share the raw, real, and sometimes radical journey of uprooting their lives from the African continent to forge new paths in the US and UK. This isn’t just about immigration, it’s about Self Discovery. Through bold conversations and honest storytelling, they unpack what it truly means to seek sovereignty in identity, womanhood, work, and self-worth despite where you are from or where you are headed. From navigating culture shock to redefining success, love, and belonging,  this is a space for anyone who’s ever questioned the script and da...

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Mar 23, 2026

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Episodes

The Problem of Patriarchy 03.07.2024

Patriarchal societies have been in existence for a very long time. In this episode, we dive into the challenges we face with this kind of system in today's modern world; the impact it has on both men and women. We also have great unlearning pieces. Tune in to hear more.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Travel Time: Scotland/England Trip! 15.06.2024

In this travel episode, we talk about our recent United Kingdom Trip: what we learnt from this trip, our favorite parts of the trip and the less desirable parts as well. Welcome to another fun-loving episode! Disclaimer: Apologies for the sound quality with this episode. We did our best to edit it but did have a few hiccups. We do however believe that it is still an enriching episode worth a liste...

Representation in the Media 07.06.2024

Let's face it...the media is a very powerful tool and a big part of our everyday life. It shapes our view of our lives. However, do we stop to question what we consume and whether what is presented in the media is truly our reality.  In this episode, we dive into how media has shaped our experiences and ways we can manage this part of our life that we do not have full control of.  Press the p...

How come I can't? What is Stopping Me? 30.05.2024

We are back! And this time we are reflecting on what are the symptoms and traits of self-sabotage and how we deal with it. We think its a good time to think about it seeing that half of the year is already gone! Could self sabotage be the reason you are not on track to reaching your goals? Tune in to find out! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Career Series: Can Work Colleagues Be Friends? 02.05.2024

If you are not working for yourself, you are probably working with other people and that alone comes with its own pros and cons. We dive into what workplace culture means and how to navigate it. Tune in to find out more.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

What Would You Do? 22.04.2024

In this episode we go over some moral dilemmas, some fun others serious and see how we would handle these situations. Enjoy this light-hearted yet thought-provoking episode! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

How Far Can Community Really Take Us? 10.04.2024

Ubuntu is a Zulu word directly translating into the phrase "I am because we are". It centers around the ideology of  humanity and community. How can we live and evolve while serving  each other?  Community is a very big part of the African culture and we reflect on the benefits and limitations we have experienced and observed with "Ubuntu-ness".  How do we embrace Ubuntu-ness i...

How to Become a Minimalist 04.04.2024

Minimalism: do you love it or hate it?  This is a concept that a lot of the world has embraced in different ways .  In this episode, we discuss how minimalism has become  a part of our lives. Enjoy! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Career Series: Imposter Syndrome 27.03.2024

We dive into this phenomenon that most of us tend to experience especially when acclimating to new environments, people and skills. We discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome and how we have managed to deal with it. Tune in to find out if you can relate. Could this be holding you back in your career or preventing you from achieving your goals? Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :...

Maintaining Friendships 20.03.2024

Friendships are a valuable part of our lives, but keeping up with them varies in the different stages of our lives. In this episode, we dive into what maintaining friendships means to us, especially as adults. Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Unravelling Travel Q and A Part 1 15.03.2024

Choolwe and Zelda explore their travelling styles in their first Q and A session on travel. They of course dive into their unlearning pieces for the week. Tune in and find out if you can relate to their travelling styles.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Growing Up As An African Woman 07.03.2024

In this episode we discuss what it was  like growing up as African  females in patriarchal societies. We are barely scratching the surface in regards to this topic but believe this will be an interesting listen! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Career Series: What Engineers Are Not! 29.02.2024

Career Series Episode 2: In this episode, we delve into the myths surrounding Engineers from Choolwe's perspective. It is an enlightening but fun yet educative episode- enjoy! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

People That Inspire Us 21.02.2024

Zel and I sit down to look at the people that we look up to and help us grow into the better versions of ourselves. We appreciate the great work that these people are doing and we would like to give them a shout out.  Tune in to find out if they are also your inspiration. And what would life be without unlearning?  Another reason to hit the play button to discover what we have unlearned this week....

Is the 9 to 5 Dead? 14.02.2024

In this episode we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a "regular" or "conventional" 9-5pm job. We hope this episode is enlightening to all! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Why Can't I Bring Myself to Exercise? 08.02.2024

We all know the things we need to do to stay healthy and keep fit? But what is keeping us stuck and from not achieving our goals in this area of our lives. We delve into the barriers we have experienced. Can you also relate to us with these barriers? Of course, we have unlearned a couple of things this week, hint it is Adulting 102 not 101. Tune in to find out more! Leave us a comment or question...

Career Series: What Doctors Are Not! 01.02.2024

On this episode, we dive into the world of the myths that surround Doctors/physicians. In particular, we delve into what people think doctors are and what they are not, based off the experience of Dr. Zelda Wasao. Enjoy! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

How do I Find My People? 24.01.2024

 Choolwe and Zelda discuss how and where you find the people you want to spend the most time with. Is it time to reset your community as you work on your 2024 goals? Also, tune in to find out what they have unlearned this week.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Things To Try In 2024 19.01.2024

This is a fun-filled episode with light-hearted ideas of things to try in 2024- The Zelda and Choolwe versions. These are the fun things we would like to accomplish in 2024, some of which include "Bucket-list Items".  It is nice to set up light-hearted goals for yourself in addition to your regular New Years Resolutions- Enjoy! Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Reflections of the Past Year 2023 12.01.2024

We would like to apologize for the background noise and echoes that you may hear during this recording. We are working to resolve this matter ensuring this does not happen again. We still believe that the episode is worth the release. Thank you for your understanding. Love Zelda and Choolwe. We are back for 2024! Before we deep dive into achieving our goals and resolutions,  we are taking a step b...

New Year's Resolutions 27.12.2023

We would like to apologize for the background noise that you may hear during this recording. We will ensure this does not happen again. We still believe that the episode is worth the release. Thank you for your understanding. Love Zelda and Choolwe. New Year's Resolutions!- most of us have them, some of us see them through. On this episode we discuss why we make New year's resolutions, a...

What does it Take to Be a Global Citizen 21.12.2023

Zelda and Choolwe explore what it takes to live outside your home country and the nuances, beauty and challenges that come with it. Tune in to hear also what they are unlearning this week. Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

It's All About Christmas!! Christmas Traditions (And New Year's...) 14.12.2023

This episode we discuss our various Christmas traditions growing up, how they have evolved and what we look forward to in the future. We also add in as a bonus New Year's traditions as well :) Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

YouTube is Not Just TV...its a University 06.12.2023

Choolwe and Zelda are bona fide graduates of YouTube University. They dive in to discuss why this is their favourite social media platform and how to effectively use it. Also, don't miss out on their insightful unlearning pieces.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

Food Without Borders 01.12.2023

It's all about food! As two foodies, we talk about how food shapes our world and the world of those around us. Hopefully this is a  palatable episode.  Leave us a comment or question or just say hi :)

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