Just Managing

It's so hard to say goodbye...as you will hear, the managers tried four times. Listen as they play games for the final time, reflect on previous episodes and share their favourite moments. We hope that you learnt something, laughed a bit and had a good time overall. This was a little hobby that turned into something and is now coming to an end. So you know, don't be sad it's ending (if you even are), be happy that it happened!

This week the managers are discussing loneliness, what it looks like, how it feels and ways to overcome it. They get extremely vulnerable reflecting on periods in their lives where they have faced loneliness. But nothing lasts forever, so listen as they share the things that helped them Like, share, comment and remember to follow the managers on Instagram. The managers will be taking an indefinite hiatus after this episode.

Are you into fashion? Do you know your dip hems from your asymmetric lines? Is your style more preppy or understated? How do you decide what makes it into your wardrobe. This week the managers discuss their fashion journeys, from school times until now. They speak about the various eras their fashion has gone through and how they came to define their personal style. Listen to this week's episode and share your thoughts with #JustManagingPod

This week the managers are joined by Blissful Barabara where they discuss all things travel. Listen as Barabara shares about her year of travelling the world. They discuss their travelling stories as well as some cautionary tales. Also what it is like to travel as a Black woman specifically. Listen for some great travel tips on financing, safety and logistics. Follow @blissful_barbara on Instagram to keep up with her travel stories!

This week the managers were very serious and discussed the current conflict in the Middle East. A big disclaimer - they are not experts nor did they discuss all the intricacies and history, but spoke about the role of celebrities in mass atrocities and why it's important to do the reading. They ended the episodes touching on Love is Blind and why you should take note when you see a red flag. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts #JustManagingPod

This week the managers speak on people who are financially nosey, those people who do not face their own accounts but look to judge the pockets of others. As well as how anti-blackness pops up when discussing home ownership. Lastly, they discuss the gamification of dating and how capitalism impacts modern-day relationships.

The managers are back after a (long) summer break and are catching up on all the things that happened. They discuss a viral tiktok song, #GirlMaths, #OccupyJulorbiHouse and femicide. They obviously play a game, which ends up being chaotic but they do not forget to share their gratitude. Make sure you listen till the end as there is a new segment (let's see how long it lasts) Remember to like, follow, share and comment Keep Managing!

Please do not be alarmed, remain calm - the managers are back for a summer minisode.

It's the finale for season two 😢 I know you are as sad as we are. This week the managers play some of their favourite games, discuss Young African and Famous and think about the things they have to do for themselves. Test your African general knowledge and reflect on the highs and lows of being an adult with us. Follow us on Instagram and remember to use the hashtag #JustManagingPod

The managers are back with their penultimate episode of season 2! They discuss Beyonce and the Renaissance World Tour, will it be her last tour? Is she beating the BBL allegations? Is her foot broken? They spoke about the coronation, but mainly how historian David Olusoga was fighting everyone on black Twitter over his comments regarding the monarchy and institutional racism. Also, they debated the never-ending pursuits of self-development, can one self be too developed? All this and more in this weeks episode.

This week the Managers are joined by the knowledgeable and passionate Tanya, founder of the Scrub Life Cares, Tea with Tanya Podcast, a certified Dolua and a maternal health advocate. Listen to learn more about pregnancy, some misconceptions and why preparing is important. This episode is packed with gems so if you plan on having a baby, today, tomorrow or in the future, make sure you listen and listen well! Use the hashtag #JustManagingPod and follow us on Instagram

This week the managers are joined by none other than KTB, aka Keasha, aka Keasha The Boss, to discuss all things moving and working abroad. Join them as they fail to answer various trivia questions as well as touch on parasocial relationships. As social media intertwines more with the real world and people share various parts of themselves, the managers talk about online privacy, social media stalking and much more. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts at #JustManagingPod

War crimes, scamming your own wife, and love is blind, this and more on this week's episode. The managers spend most of the time discussing love is blind and all the chaos that comes with it. Should such TV shows be restricted to those 30 and above? If you have been watching do share your thoughts, we are eager to hear them. Remember to use #JustManagingPod and follow us on Instagram too!

This week the managers are together once again, this time in the Netherlands. They talk about their group trip, the things they got up to and the kinds of holidaying they prefer. They also discuss masculinity being the default and how feminity is usually deemed as lesser, in a non-feminity coach's way. Take a listen and share your thoughts #JustManagingPod

This week the managers are joined by a senior civil servant who enjoys the finer things in life. Join the managers as they discuss all things diversity and inclusion in the workplace with G. They also talk about the recent allegations against Jonathon Majors and why his lawyer is an opp. Lastly they give some tips on how to protect your peace in the workplace and how to separate you identity from your profession.

This week the managers say they are not shocked about the state of the world, then continue to be shocked about the people in it. They discuss the current Casey report that was released by the Metropolitan Police, Inflation and tipping culture in America. Since its the last week in March, they round up International Women's Month with some women focused exercises in the mental health section. Enjoy! Remember to follow on Instagram at @Justmanagingpod and use the hashtag #JustManagingPod

This week is all about questions, from unequally yoked financial relationships to questions around friendship red flags. Let us know your dilemmas, your thoughts and your opinions. Follow us on Instagram @JustManagingPod and use #JustManagingPod

Everyone will Disappoint You

*Disclaimer* *Trigger Warning* and all them things there...  This week the managers talk a lot about horrible things that are happing in the world, especially to those who are seeking asylum and to women generally. They also try to discuss the Gary Linker situation but football is not their strong point. Since it is still March the episode ends with some questions about womanhood.  Take a listen and share your thoughts using the hashtag #JustManagingPod 

This week the managers talk about music, masculinity and Micahel B Jordan, with some tangents in between. Also they talked about an ongoing social media topic, 'plain Jane vs the baddies' and why apparently baddies are not getting wifed up like plain Janes.  Do you remember the people who wronged you in your childhood, if so listen as they also discuss holding grudges and if it's healthy? All this and more in this week's episode.  Make sure you do not forget to follow, share and use the hashtag #JustManagingPod