Marisa Jones, Joyce and Kevin discuss their journey with Christianity and the church.
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In honour of Ghana's 66th year of Independence, Marisa and friends reminisce growing up Ghanaian in Toronto, where in the diaspora has the best Ghanaian community, Ghana in December before the year of return, and last but not least, are Ghanaian men tricks?
Kevin joins Marisa as they discuss dating dumb, the definition of creative, low vibrational plates, Kim Kardashian's ex husband and going conservative.
Toronto female rapper and creator of podcast "dating tips from a hooker" (available on apple & spotify) joins Marisa as the ladies discuss city girls lifestyle, dancing during the pandemic and dating as a hooker.
Toronto artist SkrillaGhad joins Marisa as the pair discuss the difference between trap and drill music, the evolution of Afrobeats and the state of Toronto rap.
Nadia Fresh joins Marisa as the ladies discuss BBL culture in Toronto.
On September 20th Canada is being called to vote for the next Prime Minister. Former politician & serial entrepreneur Tiffany Ford joins Marisa as they discuss Canada's 2021 Federal Election. Who are the candidates and what are their policies?
Tik Tok's sensation Oh Bumbarassclot joins Marisa to talk about "coming out" (00:35), allyship and misappropriation of ballroom culture (6:00), the lack of spaces for black queers in Toronto (9:00), the influence of ballroom slang in pop culture (20:00), the world of Tik Tok (32:00) and Marisa participates in his #throatbaby challenge.
Marisa explains her absence and talks about the future of Views From Venus.
Registered nurse and mother Priscilla Anane joins Marisa (9:00), the women discuss the glamorization of pregnancy, delivery and the truth behind breast feeding(16:00) and Priscilla shares her favourite thing about motherhood (27:00). Barbara Nkansah discusses the importance of living your best life despite being a mother (32:00), the significance of having the support of your family and friends during your major life milestones(48:00) and her experience with "post-partum blues".
Friend of the show Cindy and content creator fumitoronto join Marisa to talk about the evolution of social media (5:00), Fumi shares tips on how to increase your followers (12:00) and the misconceptions of being an "influencer"(17:00). The ladies discuss relationships on social media (29:00),lastly, the ladies discuss the importance of creating your own space(peace) (40:00), and how to make & maintain social media friendships.(50:00)
Mental health advocate Ernest joins Marisa (3:00) as they discuss mental health and the challenges black men face, the effects verbal abuse has in black homes (10:00), do black men really have "safe spaces" to express their feelings (14:00) and how can the black woman assist black men with their mental health journey (21:00). Mental health nurse Abena joins Marisa as she discusses the different disorders such as schizophrenia and bi-polar (37:00), the several stigmas of black people and mental health (45:00), and Abena shares insight of the lack of support black people face when admitted into an institution. (50:00)
*Trigger Warning* Social worker & Psychotherapist Francesca joins Marisa to discuss mental health challenges (6:00), we discuss the most common disorders amongst the black community (8:00), the effects of social media on our mental health (17:00), the types of medication or ways to self medicate(23:00). Francesca explains the effects of mental health on black women (30:00), the craziest reason she heard as to why people dont seek help (39:00), and what happens when these disorders go untreated (44:00)
Joyce & Kevin join Marisa as they discuss love languages (3:18), does being flown out automatically mean sex (19:00), the age old debate "you can come over " VS "but do you want me to" (26:00), do you believe in celebrating Valentine's Day? (33:00), February 15th the official side chick day (42:00), and lastly, pussy is not a gift(49:00)
Akua joins Marisa to give tips on how to apply for "government" jobs at the municipal, provincial and federal level (5:00), the importance of a cover letter (16:20), and lastly, Akua gives some basic information on EI, Canada's pension plan and more (22:00). Business lawyer Courtney Fraser joins Marisa as they discuss the importance of legitimizing your business (30:00), the difference between sole proprietorship & incorporation (36:00) Courtney stresses the importance of supporting local black businesses (40:00), advice for upcoming entrepreneurs (1:00:00), and the cons to entrepreneurship (1:10:00)
Marisa and friends discuss the black girl in luxury movement and the criticism that comes with it (3:00), the instagram influence on luxury & should celebrities be held accountable for the influence on the youth (17:00), has the influx for a luxury lifestyle affected the dating scene (27:00), the treatment black women experience shopping & working in luxury stores (30:00), the influence of the black people and the black aesthetic in fashion(42:00), do black men receive as much critique for participating in the luxury movement and what does luxury mean to you?(56:00)
Financial coach Jeffrey A joins Marisa as they discuss how much our habits influence saving and budgeting (5:00), tips on how to save and budget money (9:00), new age trading, stocks and the different ways to invest your money (16:00), last but not least, Jeffrey shares a couple of his favourite books on budgeting and building new habits(30:00)
Marisa welcomes back previous guests while we discuss 2020. We talk about 2020 fashion dos & dont's, the struggles as a parent during the pandemic, favourite conspiracy theories, which music genre held it down the most and what we look forward to in 2021. New friend to the show Joyce closes the show with a prayer to bring us into 2021.
Hollie is back! and her and Marisa discuss "The Hood Healer" (4:00), Hollie provides insight about tarot and reiki (8:00), crystals (14:00), the ladies talk astrology, horoscopes and birth charts (22:00), the mystery behind December 21st (28:00) and lastly, do we believe in aliens? (35:00)