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Belated musings on life after 30

How awkward yet fitting that this episode about turning thirty is published after our 30th birthdays... Join us as we discuss reflections on our journey from fresh grads to almost-30s, and how social media shapes our relationships and expectations. We discuss everything from TikTok trends to real-life adulting challenges and the personal growth we've experienced since starting our podcast. Plus, we reflect on the importance of mentorship, the evolving nature of our friendships, and what we envision as we approach the big 3-0. So grab a cup of tea and enjoy this heart-to-heart with us! 02:06 Podcast Beginnings and Growth 03:04 Navigating Adulthood and Mentorship 06:26 Commitment and Personal Growth 11:42 Anxiety and Modern Pressures 15:08 The Appeal of YouTube vs TikTok 16:48 Social Media's Impact on Relationships 18:15 Expectations in Modern Relationships 23:27 Turning 30: Reflections and Expectations

At This Point, We're Just Trying Our Best

You know when your best friend calls and after an hour of conversation, something comes up i.e., getting an oil change, taking out your braids, studying, etc? What do most of us say? "Girl, let me call you back." Nine times out of ten, there is never a callback. It's kind of like this podcast, we've been gone for some time dealing with the various things life has thrown at us, but we're back. A callback, just checking in, circling back - if you will. And we're better. In this return to our podcast, we come back in true awkward girl fashion. We're talking about navigating our "late twenties" - that's right, fully accepting our auntie role, trusting our gut (we've managed to make relatively solid decisions so far, let's not talk about the decision to eat Ben and Jerry's despite our digestive disagreement), just getting old - yeah, I'm talking to you my good sis who turned around for a bombastic side eye and regretted it and trying to find a partner who will genuinely indulge our desire to be a passenger princess. It's been hard, but God has been good to us! We've missed you all. Make sure to check on us via our IG @awkspodcast and subscribe! More to come.

There's scamming and then there's scammers

Virginia is for lovers as Social Media is for scammers. That’s right, in this episode we get into IT, regarding this recent glorification of scammers. Be it Tinder, Twitter or Tofu (cue Bad Vegan), it seems like the girls can’t catch a break. What about society is causing the folks to fall for these scams and what about “my enemies are after me” compels us to write off our lives like we’re Daddy Warbucks? It may not be worth a Netflix special but we’d love to hear about the things ya’ll have done for LOVE (?)! Make sure to leave us a voice note [https://anchor.fm/awks/message], and hit us up on Instagram on @awkspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/awkspodcast/] We love feedback so be sure to leave us a review wherever you listen! Awks out!

Uhhh…what is love?: Dating in a digital age

Hey ya’ll!! We’re back and we’re better. With our world becoming so interconnected (i.e Love is Blind, or is it? Married at First Sight, Tinder Swindler) what does it mean to be in love? In true Awks fashion we’re doing a deep dive into all things love: Black love, interracial love, dating apps, hypothetical love and everything in between. Obviously, we don’t know everything (hence the podcast). We’d love to hear from you! Send us a voice note with your thoughts. Like, suscribe and review our podcast on all platforms. If you want to hang with us, check us out @Awkspodcast on IG!

Moving On...Out! How to Make a Move with Style and Grace

Summer 2021 has come and gone and the girls are back to adulting! What happens when opportunities require that you move from your comfort zone! In this episode we delve into what it means to move and discover yourself in a new land. How many bags can I finesse on this plane? Will I make any friends? Is this the place where I find my prince charming? As always let us know about your experiences with moving and the highs and low.