Episode 69: One of Us

Episode 69: One of Us

This week Naana and Obie unpack their evolving relationships to religion, spirituality, and the structures that shaped them. From inherited beliefs and religious guilt to ancestral wisdom and Eastern philosophy, they explore what it means to question what you were taught and choose what actually feels true ✝️🤔✨ Join them as they discuss what carving out your own spiritual lane looks like in a world where institutions such as the church continue to lose their influence. Whether you're deconstructing your faith, rebuilding it, or have rejected it completely ... this episode is for you.

Episode 68: We Are Family

The definition of “family” isn’t what it used to be and maybe that’s a good thing 👪🏾 This week, Naana and Obie explore how young families are reimagining the family structure, moving beyond the traditional nuclear model toward something more fluid, intentional, and community-driven. From chosen families and co-parenting collectives to intergenerational living and friendship-based households, we’re witnessing a cultural shift that centers love, care, and belonging over convention. Join your favorite Work Baes as we unpack how changing social values and a desire for deeper connection are reshaping what it means to build and belong to a family.

Episode 67: Adam's Song

Grief is complicated, but collective grief is even more of a mindfuck 🫨 This week, Naana and Obie discuss how millennials are (or aren’t) processing the layered grief of our generation. From 9/11 and the financial crisis to the pandemic, climate anxiety, political chaos, and lost cultural milestones, we explore what it means to come of age in an era of nonstop disruption. How do we mourn the future we were promised while still imagining joy, hope, and connection? Tune in for a raw and reflective conversation about loss, resilience, and the unique struggles of a generation navigating a world in constant flux. Cheat Sheet 1. "Gen Z Grief: The Hidden Grief of a Generation" - https://tinyurl.com/2nvtwu64 2. "US Gen Zers and Millennials Are Burning Out, Poll Finds" - https://tinyurl.com/5n6d9m35

Episode 66: The Rush

We’ve proven We’re Not Really Strangers™ (Episode 59) but this week we jump into the XXX twist on the card game as we strip away the small talk and dive into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes awkward conversations about sexual intimacy 😈 From moaning and growling to exploring the outer reaches of our sexuality while being vulnerable about some of our insecurities in and out of the bedroom. Your favorite Work Baes cover it all on this episode with laughter, honesty, and zero shame. Aren’t you curious? 👀 Cheat Sheet Purchase the XXX version of We’re Not Really Strangers™ here 👉🏿https://tinyurl.com/2fu8ryxz

Episode 65: Pleasure Principle

Who taught you about pleasure? How do you tap into the erotic? What is so innate to us sometimes can feel very disconnected 🫦 In this episode, Naana and Obie explore pleasure through the lens of Audre Lorde’s iconic essay, “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power”. Join us as we unpack how embracing the erotic, beyond just the sexual, can lead to deeper self-awareness, richer connections, and radical personal empowerment. From everyday joy to identity and societal norms, this conversation challenges the status quo and invites you to reclaim what feels good as a source of strength. Cheat Sheet - Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power (1978) by Audre Lorde: https://tinyurl.com/3bnebwb5 - Audre Lorde reads Uses of the Erotic [AUDIO]: https://tinyurl.com/3cv7arvh