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Chipo and Regina talk about their individual journeys through the sacred season of Lent this year. The lessons, the gentle and gracious convictions, and the significance. Lent is about sacrifice and the authentic display of our weakness. Whether you are giving up swearing or sugar, it won't be easy and you won't do it perfectly. And so Lent reminds us that the more honest we are about our frailty, the more hope we experience in our relationship with Jesus.
Grown Folk, do you observe Lent or something like it? What do you give up or take on during that time?
If you'd like to listen to the podcast Regina mentioned you can find that hereSupport the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about the current levels of their pettiness. They have this in common-- on any given day they are on the "I've got time" and "I ain't got time" spectrum.
Grown Folk, what's been your biggest and "proudest" PDP? (Public Display of Pettiness)
Assess your own level of pettiness here. Make sure to share your results and tag us so we can see if we are on our own here or if we have found our petty people.
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Chipo and Regina discuss their feelings about exposure...you know, working for free. The halftime show Rihanna performed was unpaid as it always is, but not all exposure is created equal.
Grown Folk, have you ever been asked to work for "exposure?" How do you know when to take the opportunity and when to pass?Support the Show.
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On this International Women's Day, Chipo and Regina take us back in time as they recall 28 January 2015 and 14 September 2020 - the days they gave birth to their (biological) daughters. They talk pregnancy, how their husband's behaved in the delivery room and how they feel about it all. We know that pregnancy is a privilege-- but that sure doesn't make it easy!
Grown Folk mommas, what do you remember most about the day you gave birth?Support the Show.
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Regina and Chipo tackle a big topic in this one!
Regina takes us on a journey to recovery. These 24 years of sobriety have been no small feat. Her road of recovery has been one of lessons, grace, growth and love, 24 hours at a time.
This open and honest episode is an encouragement to anyone who is struggling with anything they feel they just can't shake off. It's possible. It's hard. But it's worth it. You are worth it.
TRIGGER WARNING: sensitive subject matter discussed in this episode includes suicide, drug and alcohol abuse.
Grown Folk, how have you overcome addictions in your life?
We hope you're winning the battles with all your hurts, habits and hang-ups!Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about hair... Natural hair. Wait, specifically natural hair for black folk. (How come we don't call white people hair "natural", ever wonder about that, Grown Folk?)
Recently, Regina and her little one had a hair emergency. This mama just couldn't get the style right and wasn't prepared for how big of a deal that was. Thank God for Auntie Chipo who stepped in and fixed up Viv's hair in the middle of a party.
Grown Folk, our hair is said to be our 'crowning glory.' Has your hair ever been the topic of conversation?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina get real about what needs to stay the same and what needs to change in 2023. Because this year just needs to be -- and do-- better.
Grown Folk, what are some lessons you learned in 2022? What do you need to take with you into 2023?
Also, if you have those eyelashes that reach your hairline... we have questions.Support the Show.
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They're BACK!
Chipo and Regina fell off of the face of the planet for a while there. Their friendship continued to grow via whatsapp voice notes and tear-filled virtual coffee dates during the unexpected hiatus.
Life was lifing for both of them at the same time- it felt CRAZY and they needed room to live it. But they are back in the same space once again, sharing all about it, in the room with the microphones and Kuda. They are Too Grown to Pretend that it's easy to roll with the gut punches life sometimes gives.
Grown Folk, have the unexpected gut punches of life ever knocked you around?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina tackle a conversation about leadership- the good, bad and ugly. Now more than ever, we are confronted with the truth that leadership matters, a lot! Kuda jump started the conversation by acknowledging that women make the best leaders, do you think they agreed?
Grown Folk, what makes a great leader for you? Tag your favorite leader on our social media!Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina discuss boundaries. Regina likes to believe that "No." is a complete sentence. Chipo is learning to risk not being liked for saying, "No." How does this play out in the culture of the Zim context? Kuda gives them a new way to say no, without actually saying it. What are the chances that either of them are going to take his advice?
Grown Folk, are your boundaries working for you? And more importantly what are your views of the bread bowl?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina dive into what they understand about "Small Houses" and their take on this particular Zim phenomenon. Regina and Nyasha once lived in a tiny house with their two girls but that is a story for another day...
Grown folk, what's your take? What do you want to know about the small house lifestyle? Is monogamy a legit expectation for actual humans?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about the impact their fathers and fatherhood had on their lives. These relationships can be complicated and Chipo and Regina's stories show that they are too grown to pretend they aren't.
Grown Folks, what are your fondest memories of your dads? How has that relationship impacted your life?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about their moms. Linda Marie and Joyce were very different women. Their daughters grew up with dramatically different experiences, yet in this conversation, they find common ground.
Grown Folk, are there times when you still need your mama?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about navigating adulthood. The consensus is that it is a pain. Adulting is hard and we all need to take time out to recalibrate when things get wild. They address the necessity of mental wellness - and talk about how some recent events have put a spotlight on just how tough things might be for all of us. One of the women might try to convince the other to go camping... but that's not an easy sell.
Grown Folk, what would you like for your current adult settings? What could you do to make this adulting thing more fun for you?Support the Show.
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Today Chipo and Regina talk about the difference between introverts and extroverts at parties. They dig down deep and try to decide if they are ever going to fit in anywhere... and if they even want to.
Also, Chipo says "benefactors" instead of beneficiaries....again (English is not her first language.)
Grown Folk, do you fit in where you live, work, and hang out? If not how does that impact the way you move in the world?
If you would like to read the article written about the interview Regina mentioned you can find that here.Support the Show.
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Kuda teaches Chipo and Regina the African proverb that says, "All truth is good to know but not all truth is good to say." And then reveals that he agreed to do this podcast simply because neither of these women has a filter.
And that is exactly what makes this podcasting stuff scary. Chipo and Regina really are taking a risk building this friendship on this platform. Exposed!! In this episode, Chipo cries (in due course, you'll find that she blubbers at everything) and everyone laughs at Regina's white, American girl (possibly made-up) sickness. We need medical pros to weigh in, STAT!
Grown Folk, do you have a filter? And what team are YOU on? #TeamEdit or #TeamKeepItReal?Support the Show.
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Chipo & Regina talk about their Zim life.They address tardiness (who is the most guilty of this— spoiler it’s these ladies.) This place holds a special place in their hearts despite some its heartbreaking realities. Zim continues to serve up unexpected seasons and surprises. And these women choose to keep navigating the beautiful mess that they call home.
Grown Folk, what do you love about the place you live? And are you the one to show up on time or are you running late on the regular?Support the Show.
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Chipo and Regina talk about Netflix and Marriage. They address what it's like to be married to men who are very different than them. These differences come up in all kinds of ways. And sometimes it's a TV show that has you saying, "Who the hell did I marry?!" (Which is probably what their husbands are thinking most of the time😅)
Grown folk, we want to know what you love to watch.... and if you and your partners can agree on what to binge on Netflix!Support the Show.
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Chipo Chikara-Nyoni is a drama teacher and actor who was born and raised in Harare and spent a few years in the States. Chipo loves Jesus, Dumisani and Zaza, and mascara. She loves to laugh and to make other people laugh too. She has an unnatural dislike of flies and an unhealthy relationship with sugar. Please send help and pray!
Regina Chari is an American social worker who accidentally moved to Zimbabwe 16 years ago. She is a wife to Nyasha and a mama to two brave girls, Ru and Vivi- plus two dogs and way too many chickens. She laughs loudly and sings painfully out of tune. She is 23 years sober and a follower of Jesus. She is an adoption advocate, justice seeker, and pursuer of healing for herself and others.
Together, they are Too Grown To Pretend that friendships come easy or that life is worthwhile without them. And today you are invited to join them as they build a friendship, in real-time, with a microphone in the room.
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