Sufficiently Black

Sufficiently Black discusses their frustrations with the current fashion trends before sitting down with friend of the pod, David Clark (Main convo starts at 10:00). David shares how people approach him at work compared to his Black female counterparts in the office. David, Kia and Janae talk about their experience working at the same place and Kia reveals David was actually selected over her for his past role.

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Sufficiently Black talks about Halloween, going to Carnival, and interactions with Caribbean men (interview starts around 00:18:00). The trio is joined by influencer Bukola Ayodele who discusses the pros and cons of Black people working in tech, her untraditional career path, and journey into personal finance. Bukola also shares how she started to gain a large following as an influencer and how she is actively fighting pay disparit...

Before getting into the main conversation (starts around 25:00), Janae and Kia discuss their comedy show experience and the trio debates on who is getting saved first on judgement day. Sufficiently Black unpacks what it means to be a "safe Black person" as an everyday person vs. a celebrity. Do you have control over being the safe Black person and can you change it? What does being the safe Black person entail and does it make you ...

Before getting into the main conversation (starts around 23:00), Janae and Kia talk about "House of the Dragon" and the history behind "The Woman King." Friends of the pod, Rich and Will join Sufficiently Black giving the guy's perspective on if height effects dating, seeing interracial couples, the reality for black men vs. black women in corporate, why are toxic men popular right now, and why it's hard for men to be vulnerable. I...

Sufficiently Black is back from summer break and ready to go! The trio briefly give their summer highlights before talking about the major changes they see in life in the start of their late 20s compared to their early 20s. The group discusses the astrological shift around 27, the advice they would give their younger self, and the lessons they have learned when it comes to their career, dating and family.

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For our last throwback episode of the summer, Sufficiently Black looks back at an interview with Celebrity Black Matchmaker & Dating Strategist, Jasmine Diaz! (Interview starts around 24:00)Diaz tells her fascinating story of starting a matchmaking business during a recession and answers all the questions you have for a matchmaker. Jasmine tells us what she looks for in terms of compatibility, the trouble she runs into for finding ...

Amari and Janae sit down with Calvin Williams, the founder of Freeman Capital, which is the first Black-owned automated wealth management platform in the country. Calvin explains his early relationship with money that led him into a career of finance and buying his first house at the age of 20. He breaks down the importance of black people establishing generational wealth and sites some alarming stats of the generational wealth gap...

We've all heard of the "ride or die" trope but is finding a ride or die partner actually obtainable? Before Kia, Amari and Janae get into the main topic(starts at 27:20), they discuss their trauma of white people loving Black-dominated sports and their issues with one of their favorites... Adele. The hosts explain the difference of the "ride or die" meaning from women vs. men, Janae seeing the "ride or die" mentality in her parents...

It's a throwback episode for summer break! Before the main event, the hosts discuss their recent endeavors on dating apps and what has (or has not changed) one year after the death of George Floyd. The hosts explain the recent body changes they have noticed in their mid 20s and how they are coping with it. They also discuss the relationship between their bodies with sports in high school and how having a certain body type made them...

In this throwback episode the hosts discuss their experiences traveling abroad and the concerns they have in certain countries. Janae dives deep in feeling like an outsider in Spain as Kia explains why she had a completely different experience in the same country. Kia talks about China having the biggest culture difference and how the way the country approaches black travelers can make you feel similar to either a "celebrity" or an...

It's summer break for Sufficiently Black so we're giving you an oldie but goodie! Before the main topic of discussion, the hosts discuss some problematic celebrities and the real definition of "cancel culture." In honor of Juneteenth, the Oreos give some background on the holiday and discuss how they celebrated (or didn't celebrate) growing up. The Melanin Martha aka Jordan Wimby joins the show to talk about platform that is dedica...

It's the season finale of Sufficiently Black! The host dish about Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan's relationship and the internet's reaction before giving some life updates. Kia and Janae detail the changes in themselves from the start of the podcast until now and also discuss how they are struggling to manage busy schedules and setting social boundaries. The two both give updates on their love lives and lessons they learned from...

Sarah Harmatuk joins Sufficiently Black to talk about her experience being a Black woman adopted by two white parents and having white siblings. Sarah opens up about her parents connecting her to her culture, her surroundings influencing her dating preferences, and deciding how to educate her family members on being an ally. She also shares a wild story on how having a white father got her out of a scary interaction with the police...

Sufficiently Black is joined by Telly from Telly’s Crystal Corner on TikTok to discuss all things crystals and spirituality! (Main discussion starts around 8:50) Telly explains the importance of each of our chakras, gives us the beginner guide to crystals and helps us understand the best crystals for love, career, health and confidence. The hosts and Telly touch on the power of a sex energy exchange, the connection to rituals and o...

Before jumping into the main topic of discussion(starts around 20:00), the trio talk about their vibrant "short king spring" and what it means to have tall girl energy. Sufficiently Black dwells on the question, "are Black people actually more conservative than we think"? Kia, Amari and Janae look at topics like abortion, sexism, homophobia, gender roles, and the church to decide if there is a common misconception that Black people...

We are having some fun this episode and discussing some juicy topics we found on the "Am I The Asshole" subreddit! Like, should you be annoyed if your spouse leaves town and doesn't tell you? Is it okay to get mad if your date invites you to cook together then kicks you out when the meal is done? Should you stop talking to your sister if she objects at the wedding? Also we're answering your questions about how to date after two yea...

Of course we couldn't start recording the episode without talking about The Oscars Slapgate (if you're tired of that topic skip to 0:22). Comedian Mika Stein joins Sufficiently Black to talk about growing up half Jewish and half Black and his relationship with both communities. Mika talks about the stereotype of being a biracial person with a white mom, determining who can say the N word, and the constant fetishization of Black par...

Before the main topic of discussion the trio questions if there is a surge of men living with their parents and Kia gives her dating updates! (Main convo starts at 14:20). Sufficiently Black asks, "what beauty standards are held specifically within the Black community?" Kia, Amari and Janae discuss the meaning of the term "ghetto" and how not being able to fit into the stereotypical ideal of Black beauty caused issues with identify...

Mom, professional, and friend of the podcast, Ellen Freeman, joins Sufficiently Black to talk all things parenting! (Discussion starts at 13:40). Ellen tells us about her journey to decide to have kids young and her concerns raising a Black child. The trio and Ellen explain the new trend of "gentle parenting" and Ellen talks about the ways she plans to raise her child and breaking away from traditional Black parenting trends.

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