Toni Told Me with Toni Tone

This week on Toni Told Me, Toni sits down with beauty content creator Damilola ( @Dami. Adei ) for an honest conversation about navigating the beauty industry as a Black gay man, from his coming out journey, to the moment conversion therapy backfired in the most unexpected way, to the double standards men still face in beauty spaces. Plus, it's Teatime with Toni first, where Toni and Producer Anni...

It's a triple celebration on this week's episode of Toni Told Me!!! We've hit 20K subscribers on YouTube, it's Toni's birthday AND she's sitting down to share 20 lessons she learned from her 20s. From the things she wishes she'd known sooner to the hard truths that shaped who she is today, Toni is getting reflective, real and a little bit vulnerable, and Annisha joins her for Teatime with Toni to...

Are you ready for your weekly dose of Toni Told Me? This week Toni is sharing something very special with her listeners...it's her NEW BOOK ' Soft Life' . For those of you that watch the podcast on YouTube, you'll get an exclusive peek at the cover whilst Toni delves into how her latest book came about and some of the topics she touches on that she has never shared before. And in Te...

Pretty privilege… it's still a thing, and will it ever  not  be? Toni gets into ALL of it this episode, from the halo effect, to that very attractive felon Jeremy Meeks, to Toni's own personal experiences with pretty privilege. In Teatime with Toni, one listener needs advice when the guy she's talking to isn't tall enough and the conversation isn't matching his height eith...

Love Island is only one week into its 13th season and already the same conversation has taken over social media. Once again, representation is at the forefront of everyone's minds, and Toni herself has thoughts. Black women on the show continue to face the same recurring challenges: being overlooked by the male contestants and consistently feeling like they're getting the short end of the stick. B...

Are you dealing with a cheater or just not feeling excited in your relationship anymore...then this episode is for you! This week Toni delves into a subject a lot of us may try very hard to avoid even though we know it's the right thing to do. When is the right time to walk away? It's a question deep down in our heart we know the answer to but it's just a bit too scary to face. Join our Patreon: P...

Strong. Resilient. Unbreakable. But at what cost? This week we're diving into Strong Black Woman Syndrome, what it is, why it's harmful, and why Black women are choosing to put the cape down. Plus, in Teatime with Toni one listener has fallen for someone great but can't stop questioning whether she's "enough", and another listener who's stuck in the middle of a friendship fallout that's tearing he...

This week Toni is joined by Producer Annisha for Teatime with Toni where they're solving your dilemmas! Then in the Sisterhood Spotlight, Toni is getting into the debate that never seems to end — bare minimum vs princess treatment   BUT we are de-bunking the phrase princess treatment, and coining it ‘going above and beyond’ instead. Because at what point did we start calling basic care and lo...

This week Toni is joined by viral dating strategist  Anxiously Alej , who turned her own heartbreak and betrayal into a platform empowering women to take their power back in love. But first, Teatime with Toni!  One listener is stuck with a man who won't commit but refuses to let her go, and another is navigating the messy fallout of mutual betrayal in a long-distance relationship. Then A...

We've all been there: Having to push back on expectations foisted upon us by others. From partners expecting you to take their name, to parents expecting you to follow a certain path, and even just the wider societal expectation of meeting suppose life milestones by a certain age, in this episode, Toni and Producer Annisha explain how we actually find our own way and make sure we're making choices...

We made the vision board. We wrote the list. We did the work. So why does getting everything we asked for feel so… complicated? This week we're unpacking the truth about manifesting, the part nobody talks about. Plus, Toni and Producer Annisha are in the inbox solving your dilemmas, including one that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about your dream person showing up. Join our...

You can cut off a friend. You can leave a situationship. But family? That's a whole different conversation. This week Toni is getting into why setting boundaries with the people closest to us is the hardest thing to do, and why the guilt never seems to go away. Plus, two dilemmas that are giving family drama, financial pressure, and a mum who cannot keep a secret to save her life. Join our Patreon...

"I don't need anyone"...sounds empowering, right? But what happens when that mindset starts closing the door on real love and connection? This week Toni is unpacking hyper-independence in women: the difference between being self-sufficient and emotionally shutting the world out. In Teatime with Toni, two listeners share how their independence is costing them in love, one was told she felt more lik...

Ever felt like the responsible one or the overlooked one? This episode dives into birth order, family dynamics, and how it affects you in adulthood. Plus, juicy listener dilemmas you don’t want to miss!! Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/ToniToldMe — new episodes drop every Friday! Got a dilemma of your own and need some big-sis wisdom? Send it to  toni@tonitoldmepod.com  or slide into...

Toni’s back, and this week we’re talking about something everyone experiences but hardly anyone wants to discuss… periods. From mood swings to cycle tracking, nothing is off limits as Toni dives into the realities of life on your period. And in Teatime with Toni, things get juicy: what would you do if your man started avoiding you every month?  Join our Patreon: Patre...

Toni and Producer Annisha are back with more real talk and even realer tea this week on Toni Told Me. From a workplace situationship that ended in gold digger accusations to a suspicious dating app match who may or may not have a whole wife at home, the dilemmas are messy! Plus, we’re switching the focus from red flags to the green ones we should actually be paying attention to. If you’ve ever que...

Friendship breakups can hurt just as much, if not more, than romantic ones. In this episode of Toni Told Me, Toni gets real about the grief of losing a friend and why sometimes the people who know us best can hurt us the most. Toni and Producer Annisha dive into tricky friendship dynamics, from workplace friendships that feel a little too controlling, to the childhood friend who kept crossing...

Mother’s Day is around the corner here in the UK, so to celebrate Toni's mum is back on the podcast! They're talking all about the wedding, family dynamics, in-laws and how she really feels about me moving to Houston, plus what it’s like becoming a grandmother of two. Before that, in Teatime with Toni, they help listeners through some tough dilemmas, from navigating a parent who disapproves o...

Choosing a partner can be a tricky process but what happens when you keep picking the same kind of person? Same person different font kind of vibe!! Is it a you problem, or is it a them problem? Toni weighs in and lets her listeners know it is in fact a YOU problem! Dilemmas are solved and truths are told in this week’s episode. Join our Patreon: Patreon.com/ToniToldMe — new episodes drop every Fr...

Is yearning dead… or are we just too cool to admit we want someone? This week on Toni Told Me, we’re talking all things longing, modern dating, “nonchalant” culture, and whether romance is slowly disappearing. Plus in Teatime with Toni, we’re getting into a couple of dilemmas...including a really shocking one about a dad and OnlyFans advice, and what it means when your partner admires other women...

In this episode, we’re getting real about that little voice in your head we all try to ignore, especially when it comes to relationships. You know, the red flags that somehow look beige, the “he has potential,” the almosts, the “but he’s a good guy,” the money stress, the overlap, the shaky boundaries, and that comfy but risky feeling that makes confrontation feel impossible. Join our Patreon: Pat...

Valentine’s Day is coming… but is  “I treat you well every day”  really enough? In this episode of Toni Told Me, Toni dives into real conversations about love, commitment, and expectations. In Teatime With Toni, listener dilemmas unpack cultural pressure around marriage, waiting on commitment, and dating someone with emotional baggage. Then in Sisterhood Spotlight, Toni br...

Toni is joined by her sister-in-law, 2x Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kamille, for an honest chat about her journey in music, winning Grammys, navigating the industry, and balancing career, motherhood and marriage. Plus, it’s Teatime with Toni as Toni, Producer Annisha and Kamille get into your dilemmas, from wanting more in a relationship that ticks all the bo...

In this episode, we’re diving into life across the pond and what it’s really like living in the US compared to the UK. From culture and food to accents, social life, and even healthcare, I’m sharing all the reality checks, surprises, and subtle differences you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, if you’re a Brit thinking about making the move, or just curious about life in America, this is y...

It’s the second episode of Season 2, and this week Toni is giving us the full wedding debrief. From how the day went to what went wrong and what went right, no detail is spared and all the tea is well and truly spilled. As always, Toni is also solving your dilemmas in Teatime with Toni. This week’s listener questions cover everything from equal partnership vs. soft life, to the ultimate debat...