SEASON 2
Cancel Culture
is it realistic and
necessary or too harsh?
This pioneer episode introduced MindShack and members.
MindShack returned with a bang; discussing cancel culture, a movement sweeping through social media as a means of making influencers and popular people accountable for their actions, whether present or past.
We also introduce one of our new hosts in this episode.
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Hosts: Christina and Rudo
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Guests: Jeremiah Nnadi and Sofonias Neguisse
INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE FOR MODERN AFRICA
In this episode, we look at how people with power or fame are treated and seen as examples, as well as the power of influencers on the continent.
This episode sees two young women joining as guests, and our new host Shane is also introduced.
Hosts: JC and Shane
Guests: Grace Adesina and Rukudzo Nyoka
SEX IN AFRICA
Welcome to this episode on Sex in Africa. To break down this topic we are joined by our fantastic guest who shares her extensive knowledge from her own personal experience as a woman and an advisor to others on this topic.
She also speaks on assumptions Africans may have regarding sex, how they are taught or learned as well as beliefs about sex.
Hosts: Rudo and JC
Guests: Warimu Kanja-Ristic
RAPE CULTURE:
MEN EDITION
In this episode, we discuss the issue of rape culture from the less publicized perspective of men as rape victims. To help us tackle this topic we are joined by a guest who works with victims of rape and can offer us a different perspective particularly from her first-hand experience with male rape victims.
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Hosts: Athena and JC
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Guests: Ifeyinwa Anyakorah
BEING NEEDY
In this episode, we tackle the topic of being needy, what it really means, how one can identify these tendencies within themselves and how one can avoid this or rather begin to approach solving this issue.
Joining us in this discussion is a trained psychologist who shares her insights as a professional working with patients to address these types of "issues".
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Hosts: Athena and Christina
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Guests: Yana Bhageerutty
9-5 JOB OR ENTREPRENEUR TO SUCCEED IN AFRICA
In this episode, we discuss whether it is better to work a 9-5 job or to become an entrepreneur in order to succeed in Africa. To do this we are joined by 2 guests who are both entrepreneurs and have worked 9-5 jobs and share their personal opinions and experiences with us.
Through our discourse, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both work types and what one might encounter in these areas on the continent.
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Hosts: JC and Kwezi
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Guests: Thandazani Zulu and Vanessa Ishimwe
AFRICAN
LOVE
Welcome to episode 7 on African love. We all have some idea of what love is but have we ever thought of what it means particularly in an African context, well maybe we can start you off.
To do this we are joined by a lovely guest who will offer a unique perspective using her own personal experiences as a basis.
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Hosts: Christina and Rudo
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Guest: Aaliyah Iqbal
In this episode, the team dives into the topic of Youth and Africa. To do this the team is joined by a special guest.
YOUTH IN AFRICA: PEER PRESSURE, DRUG CRISIS AND BODY IMAGE
We explore this topic through the lens of peer pressure, drug crisis and body image and review their impacts on the youth on the continent but also in general. Our hosts also speak on it’s impact in their current home countries as well as where they might have lived before.
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Hosts: Rudo and Kwezi
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Guests: Mathabo Kepa
Due to popular demand, MindShack took on the discussing of a very psychological episode with a view to demystify thoughts and beliefs most people may have.
ANXIETY AND OVER-
THINKING
In this episode, the team is joined by a guest to tackle the topic of Anxiety and Overthinking in an African context.
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Hosts: Christina and Kwezi
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Guests: Christine Isimbi
In this final episode of the second season, our hosts come together to reflect on the last year and how it has affected Africans in particular.
The team will be taking a look back, not only on the season but 2020 in general. Please have a listen and join us in celebrating the completion of another season of the Mindshack podcast.
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Hosts: JC, Kwezi and Rudo
2020 AND
AFRICA
