Colour Out The Box

This week it’s a bonus episode, often after recording the conversation continues and some interesting topics and subjects can be brought up. After last week’s episode we kept the microphones on to discuss platonic friends, the friend zone and how to curve unwanted attention from so called admirers. Mo is again joined Bode Sharp (@BodeSharp), Life Coach expert and Yvonne, co-founder of (@100WomenAfrica). Listen to last week’s episode Long Distance Relationships and Cultural Appropriation, to learn more about our guests. About our guests: Bode Sharp: http://bodesharp.com/, @BodeSharp, Spread Love: https://soundcloud.com/bodesharp/spread-love Yvonne, http://100womenafrica.com/, @100WomenAfrica ANNOUNCEMENT:https://www.instagram.com/wenetworking/ @WENetworking on Instagram: The empowerment of women of the African diaspora by utilising and accessing shared resources and skills. Follow on Instagram for events coming soon and DM to be featured if you have a project or business you want to highlight to the growin

On this bonus episode Mo is joined by Richard, digital advertising expert at Google and Seun, brand strategist at Facebook, to discuss the recent Black Panther movie. WARNING SPOILERS!!! Including: the representation of Black women on screen and asking the question was a Killmonger true villain or simply misunderstood? We also consider the concept of Wakanda representing an African utopia untouched by outside influences and colonialism, or are we (black people) simply pushing too much emotion onto what is essentially a Marvel Superhero Comic book film? Richard and Seun consider the parallels between the need for diversity in Hollywood as well as the Tech industry, and the steps being made to influence positive change. Special mentions to: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and the queen Ms Angela Bassett Highlights of the week: Stormzy recent Brit Awards performance Guests: Richard (@AmpleryRichard) Seun (@iShobande) Colour Out The Box Podc

This week it’s a dating and relationship special, Mo and Jay are joined by two guests: Dayo, dating expert and creator of AfriClick a social discovery app for African and Afro-Caribbean professionals. Ray, the driving force behind #BGR.LDN (Black Girls Rule London), which is a supportive community established to mentor and empower young Black women. On our first ever extended episode we are covering a plethora of topics, including: The Idris Elba conundrum, should you date someone who doesn’t want to marry? Cultivating new “friendships”, whilst in a relationship, touching upon how Jhene Aiko started her relationship with Big Sean. Dating divorcees do’s and don’ts. Looking for potential in a prospective partner. Mo’Nique Netflix Boycott. Celebrity baby names Vs African names Should a portion of the profits from the Black Panther Movie franchise go to supporting the black community? Highlights of the week:* AfriClick is a new app that helps professionals & creatives of African & Afro Caribbe

We are back earlier than usual with a new episode as a few things have happened. Mo is joined by two new guest cost host, which includes: Tops, sneaker enthusiast (@ForTheLoveOfKicks_) and May, education specialist, who both bring their unique take on the week’s news. This week’s topics include: ITV, “This Morning”  TV Show, discussing colourism: Irene Major, a former model talks with TV personality AJ Odudu. Irene explains why she chooses to use skin lightening creams and even removes her wig live on air to further validate her argument. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhuRtqzeqYk Valentine’s day plans, is Nando’s viable restaurant option? Nike’s new TV advert “Nothing Beats a Londoner” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0j_CX1S2es Our initial thoughts and the importance of representation Highlights of the week: Jhene Aiko London Concert Justin Timberlake Super Bowl, Halftime performance (no Prince hologram) Black Girls Rule London: Vision Board, Mentoring and Networking Event www.bgrldn.com/ Do

Ciara’s call to women to #LevelUp if they want to find a husband. The singer started to trend on Twitter after she posted John Gray’s sermon in which he tells women what it takes to get married. Mo and the returnee Jay both discuss and dissect what it is to be wife material and is Ciara shaming or uplifting her fellow women. Asking is marriage the ultimate status symbol and why are men not under pressure to walk in the spirit of a good husband?? #NotAllMenAreTrash Highlights of the week include: Prepping for Essence Feast, Black Panther Premier and David Oyelowo interesting/brave fashion choices. Colour Out the Box Podcast, unfiltered conversation between friends. Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

We focus on the debate around what is consent and where is the line leading into sexual harassment. With campaigns such as TimesUp and MeToo, do men have to examine their sexual history? We dissect the recent accusations against Aziz Ansari, drawing on our own dating experiences. Highlights of the week include the reigniting of the Ja Rule and 50 cent beef, taking us back to the 2000’s (boot-cuts and low rise jeans). While also paying tribute to Cyrille Regis, Premier League and International, black football player. Mo is again joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1). Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Guest host Nathan can be found at: @DJImpulseV1 https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/ https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/ Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

On this week’s episode Mo is joined by guest co-host Nathan (@DJImpulseV1), to discuss: Asking the question can black people actually be racist??? Exploring the Reggie Yates controversy. Alexander Shipp, playing Storm in the next X-men film, colorisim in Hollywood. The current state of female rap: Nicki Minaj/ Remy Ma/ Cardi B/ Stefflon Don/ Eve/ Lauryn Hill… etc Highlights of the week include Netflix: She's Gotta Have It HBO: Ballers Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Guest host Nathan can be found at: @DJImpulseV1 https://m.facebook.com/UniqBeatDJs/ https://m.mixcloud.com/nathanielyakins/ Theme Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “

We are finally BACK and so much to talk about, everything from skin bleaching, colorism, sexual harassment and male patriarchy. A lot has been going on, so listen as Mo & Jay discuss the latest scandals hitting the headlines, including: Nivea skin lighting cream and Harvey Weinstein alleged “Hollywood sexual predator”, even House of Cards star Kevin Spacey. Mo ponders the phenomenon of “band wagon outrage” and are we looking for racism even when it’s not there? With the recent Dove advert controversy, is social media justice passing judgement, before we have all the facts??? Highlights of the week include: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami, film documentary. Eloquently Saying Nothing Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/esnpodcast Advance apologies for the audio is Guy Fawkes Night so fireworks were going off! Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things,

On this week’s episode we are talking about Dating, Infidelity and “Dating Checklist”. To help with the discussion we have enlisted the help of Dayo, founder of Africlick a social discovery app for African and Caribbean professionals. Earlier this year Africlick hosted a panel discussion consisting of various dating experts who gave their unique views, advice and sometimes controversial prospective. Listen as hosts Mo and Jay, along with Dayo dissect some of the more contentious questions raised by the panel, including: "Are our significant other requirement checklist too long?" and "Do Africans/ Black people tolerate cheating more than other cultures?" Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox @Africlick on Instagram and twitter website: www.africlick.co.uk registration is now open for new members. The next black dating panel discussion is on 24 October- visit africlick.co.uk to pre register for event tickets. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ APPLE PODCASTS/ GooglePlay/

On this week's episode we are talking about our favourite films and TV shows with a black female lead. Is American TV better at portraying diversity than British TV? Love & Basketball vs. Brown Sugar debate. Listen to Mo & Jay's thoughts on new movie Girls Trip and why this is different from its predecessors. Also British Ghanaian artist Neequaye Dreph Dsane paintings around London and soul artist Omar at Jazz refreshed festival. What are your favourite black British female leads?....let us know! You can find our special guest Alex @alexanddrakeessie (twitter), @kesstagram (IG). Checkout her film “Canned atm” Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com

Mo & Jay are back after a short break. This week talking about racial bias in online dating and discuss the recent controversy around the Chanel 4 documentary "Is Love Racist?” which explores racism in Britain through modern dating apps. Jay raises the issues of work base politics and why women bosses are referred to as being “catty”, whilst men are given the label of "go-getters". Also the importance of after work drinks and “playing the game” to move up the career ladder. Mo talks about working for men vs women, revealing her preference and touches upon on the scandal surrounding the BBC wage gap between men and women. Our highlights of the week include: The movie “Girls Trip” Zanele Muholi, art exhibition @BlackBritishBanter Instagram/ Facebook, highlighting Black British Positivity Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST / The Indie Creative Network Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox”

Peer presure, the late glow-up, being a rebel....Is a Pre Midlife Crisis a real thing and should 30 something's be concerned that it's knocking around the corner? Listen in as Mo and Jay discuss the challenges of facing up to the reality that our 30's may not have turned out as we planned. Plus the return of the new season of HBO's Insecure...#teamLawrence or not, hot summer days in London and postal service in Nigeria are all on this episode's podcast. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “ https://en-gb.facebook.com/nangdeejay/

London the city we live in and love, has been hit with tragedies over the past few weeks that has made us question our security and the fragility of life. Our hearts go out to all affected by the recent incidents across the country. Listen as Mo & Jay discuss the Grenfell Tower fire, London's difficult relationship with gentrification, the UK elections, Amber Rose's 'feminist' protest, UK tv show Love Island and more. Men in rompers 'romp-him' ....yay or nay! Things we talk about: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/familiesofgrenfelltower http://renieddolodge.co.uk Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “ https://en-gb.facebook.com/na

Today we are talking bodies, specifically black women’s bodies, including all the stretch marks, fake arses and afro hair. Listen as Mo & Jay dissect the recent controversy surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Humble” and ask the question is it anti-feminist for a man to proclaim he prefers “natural” women? Also adding to the mix our views on Tyrese (self-proclaimed beauty expert) thoughts on what he thinks women should look like. Male misogyny or too much sensitivity?....let’s talk about it! Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts: @colouroutthebox SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST Social media: “#ColourOutTheBox” Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “ https://en-gb.facebook.com/nangdeejay/

It’s dating 101 with Mo & Jay this week joined by special guests Shay, Alex, Mahogany and Viv. The ladies are not holding back discussing everything from first date disasters, interracial dating and even who should pay on the first date! As single black women living in London, the complexities of navigating the dating scene and has the evolution of technology killed the art of romance? Yes that’s right we talk tinder tales, online dating and more. Honest, open and real conversation, with no filter as the ladies don’t hold back, including asking themselves the question “Why am I single” SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on: Soundcloud/ iTunes/ GooglePlay/ Stitcher/ ACAST Join the conversation on social media: "#ColourOutTheBox" Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Music by: Nangdo “1st 2 Know “ https://en-gb.facebook.com/nangdeejay/

On this week’s episode Mo and Jay share their honest thoughts about being single and wanting children. “You spend most of your 20s trying not to get pregnant, then you hit 30 and it feels like a race to the bottom……..” Listen as we explore the taboo of saying as a woman “I don’t want children” and why people then demand you explain and qualify your decision. The external influence from those around you and does being in an African family intensify the pressure? Highlights of the week include Jay’s mini movie review of new film “Love by the 10th Date”, staring Meagan Good, Kellee Stewart, Keri Hilson and Kelly Rowland. Whilst Mo gives a shout-out to Ms Serena Williams (greatest female athlete of all time) on her baby announcement. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media Join the conversation on social media: "#ColourOutTheBox" Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Facebook page: Colour Out The Box Indie Creative Network: indiecreativenetwork.com Email u

Jay is away this week as she is currently adding more stamps to her ever expanding passport (listen to Ep 5, Black Women Travel Too). However the show must go on, therefore Mo is joined by alternative co-host and friend of the show Paul Samuels, founder of Sonjo Media. Paul has taken time out from creating amazing content to add his unique voice and prospective to the podcast. This week’s main discussion explores the complexities of African American Vs Black British culture. The debate was initiated on twitter and the blogs following the recent comments of Samuel L Jackson, querying the casting of Black British actor, Daniel Kaluuya in the hit social-horror “Get Out,” in the lead role. Then Drake dropped his new album “More Life” featuring UK artists such as Giggs and the debate was again reignited. Listen as Mo and Paul discuss and dissect, including their musical influences and try to clarify what is to be “Black and British” THINGS WE TALK ABOUT, FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Indie Creative Network: indiecre

Part 2 of our discussion topic about moving back to Nigeria. This time we interview Jumoke, marketing expert and founder of the Shisha Space, who tells her story of packing her bags 6 years ago and moving back to Nigeria permanently. Jumoke, self-confessed “London Girl”, provides an honest and open account of her experience from living in in Kano (northern Nigeria) and the buzzing social scene of Lagos nightlife. But it’s not all talk about moving back to Africa, Jay talks about her recent adventures speed dating and Mo ponders the “alternative news story” that the world is flat. Highlights of the week include Mo’s travel update #BlackWomenTravelToo whilst Jay explains why everyone should see new film “I’m Not Your Negro” THINGS WE TALK ABOUT, FOR YOUR INFORMATION: The Shisha Space, Professional Shisha Delivery Service, Lagos Nigeria Instagram @TheShishaSpace Film: I Am Not Your Negro, directed by Raoul Peck Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Qatar Let us know your thoughts, feedback and questions: Twitter: @

On this episode Jay & Mo along with special guest Shay discuss moving to Nigeria and some of the positives and negatives associated with that. We also discuss Nigerian current affairs and our special guest Shay way's in on Nigerian artist 2Face Idibia's planned protest which was cancelled at the last minute. Also with the award season upon us we discuss Beyoncé's snub at the Grammy's, Adele's speech with Jay giving some controversial criticism and the awesomeness of the brilliant film Moonlight. Things we talk about, for your information: Film Searching For Sugarman on Netflix Hotel: Tranquil Mews (Abuja) Follow Colour Out The Box on Soundcloud, subscribe on iTunes Social media Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourOutTheBox@gmail.com Visit our website for all things, colourful ColourOutTheBox.com Colour Out The Box Podcast: Brand new podcast bringing you lively discussions from the black female perspective. Two London based wome

Mo and Jay are back for the New Year! On this episode we're talking about all things travel. If you love to travel, want to travel then this is an episode you have to listen to. Join Jay and Mo as they discuss their experiences as black women travelling in places where black faces are rare. Including trips to Asia, Europe, South America and all the in between. Hope you find some holiday inspiration for 2017. Highlights of the week include: Mo declaring her love and obsession of all podcasts, special mention to Series-ly Podcast and their amazing work of bringing us all the best web-series featuring very good looking black people. Find Series-ly Podcast on both iTunes and Soundcloud. Whilst Jay hails the return of her TV favourite “Being Mary Jane” and why she won’t be paying anyone £6,000 to find her “significant other”. Follow Colour Out The Box on Soundcloud, subscribe on iTunes Social media Twitter: @colouroutthebox Instagram: @colouroutthebox Email us your thoughts, feedback and questions: ColourO