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Hey shade lovers, As you may know this is the final episode of the NoShade Podcast. We asked listeners to send in questions and messages to discuss on the pod and we talk about reasons for ending the pod, our relationship status, the most awkward guest we have had on the show and many more. Thank you all for the support and love over the past 5 years, we appreciate it. . Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x Happy new week! This week's gists includes social media justice courts following exposés, UK's current cost of living rant and us really deeping pregnancy and God's awesomeness with it all. As it's our last episode next week, we welcome you to send us questions to answer on the finale. We will put up an anonymous message link on our insta page @NoShadePod but you're welcome to drop us a DM too. Thanks for the support huns x Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x Happy new week! This week we're just back to gisting about random things you wouldn't even think crosses our minds lol. We talked about chicken tasting like chicken, other meats, healthy living but wanting something sweet, Harry's book and William's hating ass, and Lori Harvey disturbing the internet. Enjoy the episode and let us know what you think using the hashtag #NoShadePod. Have a great week x Love, No Shade Duo x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy new year shade lovers x The first episode of the year and it's just filled with a lot of tea! We talked about so much on this one, all interesting stuff of course and the most important tea of all, the future of No Shade Podcast. Enjoy :) Share your thoughts with us in our DMs @NoShadePod and/or using the hashtag #NoShadePod on twitter x Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers! Firstly, hope you all had a lovely Christmas! On this weeks episode, we are joined by the talented and beautiful Remi. We talked about overhyped restaurants, making a good meal for your partner, fashion trends we love and hate, things to leave behind in 2022...all purpose seasoning, UK black girl aesthetics and the Meg and Tory Trial...ps this episode was recorded before the verdict. Guest: @foodbyremi on TikTok & Instagram Please share and repost when listening. Also leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x This week, we talked about the tragic incident that happened at o2 academy Brixton, and how we can better look out for one another in society. Akua lets us know how her first trip to winter wonderland was, and we talked about the gworls claiming soft life but is it really soft life if it's male centred? lol. All this & more. Let us know your thoughts on the conversations by tagging us & using the hashtag #NoShadePod Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers, We are back with another episode! As the year comes to an end, we reflect on the how things have gone, our growth, journalling, manifestation versus putting in the work, Chris Brown upcoming UK tour, Lori Harvey dating reportedly dating Damson Idris and why she needs to write a book, lack of fine men in London and many more in between. Please share and repost when listening. Also leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers, Happy new week! This week we talked about friendships, particularly the right approach to handling your friendships when you're going through difficult life moments. We also talked about ghosting in friendship, is it a cause for concern or a deep enough reason to end the friendship. All this & more... Let us know your thoughts. Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers, We are back with another episode and this week we talked about the black Friday sales, office politics and being friendly to get a promotion, cooking for your man, our thoughts on the Wizkid and Stormzy album & many more topics. Please share and repost when listening. Also leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x This week we're talking about all sorts tbh, from the Hakkasan duck salad to online sympathy beggars to how we'll teach our kids about sex to the world cup. Honestly, it's a marathon not a sprint with this episode but it's worth the journey so entertain us for however long this episode is lol. Enjoy x Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @ MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x Happy new week! This week we're gisting about all sorts. Is it black timing or just poor manners and where did this idea of lateness even come from. We also talk about hype versus the reality, in reference to the McCrispy burger and some other situations lol. We also talked about women who move on with ease when it doesn't work out with their partners lol big up those women. All this, Porsha from RHOA engagement shoot & more... Also, we had a technical issue so the episode is short this week lol. Enjoy x Love, No Shade Duo x @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x This week we're talking about Akua's birthday reflections, the hair industry running out of the aunty hairdressers, life keeping you humble by giving you some low moments in the period of big blessings, Esther's new business venture (@Bebrowproud on insta). We also had to talk about Mr Aubrey wyling, and the sad passing of Davido's son & Takeoff. All these conversations & more. As a little hint, we set a task within the episode too x Enjoy & have a great week guys! Be grateful for every breath you take x Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers, We are back with another episode! Akua shares being a new driver, the anxiety that comes with being on the road and why nobody talks about their experience. We talk about evolving as individuals and the pressures that comes with turning a new age and being an adult such as having kids. Esther talks about dealing with the reasons why she didn't want to have kids before. Also, we discussed Stormy new single "Seek and Hide", which is supposedly about his previous relationship. How would you feel if an ex wrote a song about you? Please share and repost when listening. Also leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x Happy new week! We're joined by the good vibes DJ, Manny Bells. We talked about imposter syndrome and feeling like you haven't done enough in life that can count for something. Honestly, imposter syndrome be gone! We also talked about Manny's self-taught DJ career, the Uprise show and his recent feeling of wanting to quit DJ'ing. Being with an afrobeats enthusiast and you know we love us some afrobeats, we also talked about Asake's upcoming tour & the tussle to get tickets, our expectations & thoughts on the organisation and also Burna's 2023 concert in Wembley. Do we think he'll sell out? Listen to this & more on this episode. Please share and repost when listening. Also leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Love, No Shade Duo x Guest: @Mannybells_ @theupriseshow_ Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ & @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x This week we're joined by the lovely Jenny Okolo, an occupational therapist, and a host on She's in a pod podcast. We talked about Jenny's journey in her profession, and a lot about mental health, including the stigmas, misconceptions, social media diagnosis and how factual they are & more. Of course we also talked about Jenny's amazing Tedx talk and what the experience was like. There's so much to learn from this conversation & we hope you do, and enjoy it. Guest: @JenOkolo @Shesinapod Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty Love, No Shade Duo x @NoShadePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shadelovers, We are back with another exciting episode! This week, we are joined by the beautiful Yemi (host of the YT Podcast) and we chatted about balancing being a mother, creative and wife. The rise of divorce rates, being married to your bestfriend, how Yemi knew her husband was the one and why social media is the downfall of many relationships and more topics in between. You can follow our guest @yemisco on Instagram and listen to her podcast "The YT Pod" on all streaming platforms. Don't forget to share and repost when listening. Please leave us a review, rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and join the conversation online using #noshadepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShadePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshadepod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvGKWtMHSrTjq-_RUy2x1A Thank you for your constant love and support. Love, No Shade duo xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x We're back with special guests this week, the lovely Clo & Tinuke who run the amazing organisation Five x More (pronounces five times more) that is committed to highlighting and changing black women's maternal health outcomes in the UK. The ladies shared the inspiration and significance behind Five x More, their personal maternal stories, their published "Black maternity experience report" and speaking in the House of Commons. We were left feeling inspired and learnt a lot and know you will too. Support the organisation by checking out their website www.fivexmore.com and their instagram page @fivexmore_ Thanks for tuning in, and you can connect with us on our socials @NoShadePod on instagram & twitter and using the hashtag #NoShadePod Love, No Shade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x Happy new week! On this episode we talked about the first No Shade brunch and how lit it was, also slow recovery periods after enjoyment lol. We also talked about some men's weird obsession with humbling women and the rating scale, and rounded up talking about Ray J's truth telling about the sex tape; interesting turn of events. Let us know your thoughts on the conversations, tag us @NoShadePod on your socials and use the hashtag #NoShadePod Have a great week. Love, No Shade duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers x We're back, we missed you! We hit another Akua milestone, episode 170! This week we talk about the No Shade brunch happening next Saturday (10th September); if you missed the announcement and want to come, have a listen for what to do. We also talked about the weird behaviour on the bird app, fake online friends that join in when you're being cooked lol. We talked about the lack of awareness surrounding men's mental health, bitter women who take their dislike for men way too far & more... Have a lovely & positive week guys! Connect with us on our socials @NoShadePod and you can email us NoShadePod@gmail.com Love, No Shade Duo x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey shade lovers! Happy new week :) This week we're gisting about all sorts, the difference between the millenials and gen z lifestyle... the gen zers are really enjoying. We also talked about black people not standing together on cancellations lol (we're included in the stats), and also meeting your in-laws. What our dream meet looks like & more.... Interact with us on our socials @NoShadePod and let us know your thoughts on the episode. Love, NoShade Duo x Hosts: @AkuaAubrey_ @MyOwnRoyalty_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices