OFF TOPIC PODCAST

Tlhodi and Lesa break down the concept of toxic positivity. In this era of "perfectionism", we're almost always expected to show up at our best even if things are extremely turbulent beneath the surface.

Tlhodi and Lesa deep dive into the social media dilemma and how it can be awkward to pursue social media relationships in the lived world. Thing can have us questioning if we are even cool in real life.

Tlhodi and Lesa take us on a journey of cultural identity as 21st century African women, by discussing heritage following Heritage Day celebrations in South Africa.

Tlhodi and Lesa take us through some views around the Body Positivity Movement, who it was made for and why it was conceptualised that way. Do all bodies matter? Should we even care?

Tlhodi and Lesa engage in the well-renowned debate about Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion's hit song, WAP. The multilayered conversation touches on several themes such as sexuality, women's sexual liberation, representation, spirituality and sexual health. Listen in for more!!

Tlhodi and Lesa reflect on some of the conflicts that arise between friends who work together. Very little is said about these kind of working relationship and we felt it would be a good place to start for the new season.

Tlhodi and Lesa speak to @didimathibe, a sustainability warrior, about the importance of sustainability and sustainable living especially for people of colour. It turns out that making small tweaks to our everyday lives can make an immense difference in the overall well-being of ourselves and this beautiful earth we call home.

Tlhodi and Lesa have an in depth conversation with @ayab0nga, who is a vibrant queer and non-binary identifying black engineer and writer, about their lived and very real experiences regarding queer and gender non-conforming identities in 21st century South Africa. Music s/o @mvziou and Tame Impala

Tlhodi and Lesa have invited the men to speak- in the previous episode, they called on men to have the necessary conversations about perpetuating the culture of Gender Based Violence and femicide in their circles and communities. In this episode, we hear from the men directly. Art cred: @Maxinen and @Kyrabeth__creates

It is with heavy hearts that conversations about women being brutally murdered and abused in South Africa are still forming a part of the most prevalent topics to discuss. Tlhodi and Lesa discuss the GBV and Femicide pandemic in South Africa and speak to responsibility needing to be placed on men to start having the difficult conversations in their respective communities.

Tlhodi and Lesa engage in conversation about accepting the invitation to be a vessel for your ideas. We are all creatives, we all have ideas, it just takes a little bit of courage and grit to execute on them.

Tlhodi and Lesa take us on a journey of belief and belief systems. They question the religious systems of today and where they lie in the entire spiritual spectrum. Listen in for an honest conversation about their opinions on manifestations of belief and why they matter because energy doesn't lie.

Tlhodi and Lesa take part in the contentious debate regarding Acrimony, a movie written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry. The movie has been a topic of debate on social media since its release as it explores very interesting societal issues such as love, money, emotional labour, revenge, trauma and the angry black woman. Listen up to the ladies sharing their perspectives and opinions on the movie.

Tlhodi and Lesa delve into the concept of failure. They show us that fear and 'failure' may actually help us refine, redefine and understand the goals that matter most to us.

On Episode 5 Tlhodi and Lesa delve into the concept of failure. They question the link between fear and failure and how we may go about overcoming them both by using our fears as a way to refine, redefine and understand the journeys of our lives better.

On Episode 4 Tlhodi and Lesa give us a quick update on their experiences during the lockdown period due to the COVID19 Global Pandemic. They also speak on a few of their coping mechanisms and opinions on how the virus might shift the future of work and social life.

In episode 3 Tlhodi and Lesa tackle a psychological-ill faced by many young adults. When fighting for our respective places in society a lot of what the past has made of us starts to surface, by re-parenting ourselves we get to draw clear boundaries, heal our aching pasts and choose how we want to show up in the world.

On Episode 2 Tlhodi and Lesa take us on a journey of demystifying sex and sexuality as they explore the broad spectrum of intimacy and intimate relationships between self and others. Music: Beyoncé Knowles // Robyn Rihanna Fenty

OFF TOPIC is a podcast featuring Tlhodi Ntuli and Lesa Moloi, two young, black women talking about the journey of self-discovery in quite an unconventional manner, as they trace the non-linear journey that life takes. Why Off Topic? Well listen up, find out and engage on their instagram @offtopic_pod Music: Solange Knowles