you're too loud!

if you’ve listened to us talk for more than five minutes, you know that we are NOTHING without our incredible friendships with black women! with valentine’s day (or galentine’s day) coming up, we couldn’’t help but discuss what these friendships mean to us, celebrate the unity of black women, and share advice on how young black girls can find their people. this episode wouldn’t be us if we didn’t...

our queen bey said it best...all the single ladies, now put your hands up!! with valentine’s day right around the corner, we HAD to get into the complex relationship between love & black women!! many black women, including us, are single by choice for so many reasons & we dig deep into why that is! we make sure to put y’all on to some mental health resources, and of course get loud about how shond...

as black women, we’re SO grateful to everyone who came before us and paved the way! black icons, like mlk and yaa asantewaa, have kept us moving forward this year while we look back to see what we can continue to learn from them. join us as we discuss how people misinterpret mlk’s beliefs, bootstrap theory, and how we can always honor our icons. we even get loud about the difference between race &...

did you know that sustainability is a racism issue? if so, did you know that black, brown, and indigenous communities are dying from environmental racism this very second?! this week, we tap into these health and community disparities, what’s going (& been going) on in flint, and how you can do your part to join the fight for environmental justice! even with all this, sika makes sure to put y’all...

well we’re only two weeks into 2021 and we think we can all agree it’s just 2020 remixed...things are even crazier in the US and is anyone actually surprised? in this episode, we get loud about our thoughts on white supremacy in action, this country selectively loving black women (like stacey abrams & more), and if we should really applaud social media sites for finally banning trump! come join us...

if you’re reading this, then you made it to 2021 which is worth all the *covid safe* celebrations!! after gaining allll the 2020 vision, it’s time to bring in our new year’s rezzies! in this episode, we get into some of our top priorities including more black immersion, doing things without justification, and of course being where the money reside! join us in getting loud about the amazing year we...

well 2020 is coming to an end and….what just happened??? in this reflective episode, we dig into the lessons this year taught us and try to grasp what to take into 2021. BUT as black people do best, we find the joy amidst all the hardship and trauma thrown at us--from the new black holiday “december 21st” to the newest black animated films to our queen sza giving us more music! AND we get loud abo...

as darkskin black women, there’s absolutely no way we can’t get loud about colorism and how it affects girls that look like us! in this very loud episode, we discuss colorism inside and outside the black community, how it’s affected our very own personal lives, and even the long-lasting detrimental impacts of this ugly prejudiced view! the volume is turned all the way up as we continue to get loud...

well well well if it isn’t the two queens of never saying no here to talk to YOU about why we, especially as black women, tend to never be selfish enough! we take a deep dive into what that truly means for us as young, busy, black women that have fallen into the trap of exceptionalism! join us in reflecting on how we can be kinder to ourselves through selective selfishness all while getting loud a...

SZN 2 IS HERE BABY! how else could we ring in the new season without some of our favorite hot takes that simply require no extra discussion! from jordan pointing out how people who “don’t care if someone is purple or polka dot” are racist to sika pointing out how us black girls should normalize not doing our edges all the time! tune in for the first episode of season two where we give you a peek i...

whew...if y’all have ever doubted the power of Black women before this election, we seriously hope you’ve done some self-reflection! to put it plainly: Black women are keeping this world spinning. FULL STOP!! on this episode, we discuss the wins in representation this election (come through intersectionality!), what it means to truly hold elected officials accountable, and ponder why the people mo...

this week we’re throwing it aaalllllll the way back… to our shared childhood trauma…. haha jk unless...we get into the anti-black media and everyday experiences that shaped our childhoods - everything from jordan (accidentally???) doing blackface to sika reflecting on her heat damage because of unrealistic hair expectations...y’all won’t want to miss this one because it’s LOUD & black kids are tir...

what happens when you mix the power of community, black-owned business, and the cultural intersection of music, entertainment, and fashion ?? you already knooowww...MEFeater Magazine! this week we’re joined by ceo & editor-in-chief, gabrielle amani, of the reigning cultural reset: MEFeater Magazine! in this episode, we talk about the debate surrounding the term “girl boss”, managing anxiety while...

whew, school started 24 hours ago and we’re already TIRED!! not only are we adjusting to life on zoom (rip) we’re doing it at a PWI (a primarily white institution) as black women which is a challenge in itself. this week we laugh through the having to code-switch every day, dealing with constant racial trauma in the news, educating people who refuse to use google, and (unfortunately) so much more…...

take a seat & turn up the volume because this one’s a SHOWSTOPPER! this week we’re joined by the fabulous broadway & tv actress, singer, dancer, and all-around icon sasha hutchings, and WOW this might be the LOUDEST EP YET!! we discuss “allyship fatigue” and what it really means to show up for black folk, our traumatized scalps before going natural, and oh that little award-winning musical she’s i...

don’t mind us we’re just here singing “my power” incoherently.. if you haven’t already watched ‘black is king’, cried about the beauty of the african diaspora, then watched it again … truly wyd?!? this week we talk about the most empowering icon to ever grace us with her presence - THE beyoncé giselle knowles-carter - and what she means to us, the magnificence that is ‘black is king’, and why we’r...

what do you get when you mix black girl magic with the power of entrepreneurship??? oh duhhh….creator & founder of black girl sunscreen, shontay lundy!! if you’re anything like us, listening to shontay snapped us right outta our quarantine funk and into our “boss up!” mindset! queen shontay gives us the scoop into the origins of black girl sunscreen, how black women in business are already startin...

did y’all know that black women are more than the occasional “yasss queen!”.... this week we’ll discuss the stereotypes society puts on black women, and the harmful effects that has on our representation in media, health outcomes, and the violence committed against us. this episode is very LOUD so turn it ALL the way up, and get ready to do some deep reflection!

y’all hearing what we hear!?! this week we're joined by the incredible, show-stopping, and hilarious singer-songwriter india carney!!! if you're anything like us you were already stanning india ( i mean who isn't)... which is why we are SO excited to share this conversation about finding one’s voice in the entertainment industry, ridding the stigma within the black community of getting help with o...

what’s hannenin! it’s your favorite duo that thinks liking twitter is a personality trait...and we’re back for our most trifling episode yet :) today we’ll talk about all countries matter day, the danger of extreme patriotism, and the importance of supporting black businesses on blackout day 2020!

it’s hereeeeeeee! welcome to you’re too loud! where jordan and sika are truly way too loud haha... jk .... unless.... it’s the first episode with your favorite ENFJ and INTJ where we share a little bit about us and the reasons why we started the pod - all while discussing performative activism, consuming black culture, and of course beyoncé’s new gift to the world :))