Just a girl from South West London in her twenties, yapping about any and everything that catches my eye in today's world. Sometimes serious, sometimes random, but always an interesting listen. New episodes every week!
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Welcome to Episode 10. In this episode, I unpack the microaggression behind “you speak well for a Black girl,” why overpraising Black women can actually reveal bias, and what it says about society’s expectations of us.
19 Nov 2025
EP 9: Vogue says boyfriends are embarrassing?
Hey guys,Welcome to Episode 9. In this episode, I break down British Vogue’s question: “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” and what it really reflects about today’s dating culture — from race and upbringing to social expectations and how women navigate love online.
Listen/watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CQxoNLHEkKZHjbq8SA8ec?si=nQ1QAHxNSG2Cv8DlbTZVWA&nd=1&dlsi=d361857d571d4a23 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-certified-yapper-diaries-with-ekaete-b/id1765986534And don’t forget to please leave a review ❤️Ekaete x _____________________________________________________Email for enquires and opportunities - EkaeteGB@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EkaeteBInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ekaeteb/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ekaeteb
2 Apr 2025
EP 8: Some of you are turning into the Toxic Aunties we used to hate!
Hey guys,Welcome to Episode 8. Today I chat about a trend I've been noticing recently amongst young African diaspora women in the west, where toxic auntie-esque behaviour has began to creep in as we get older.
9 Feb 2025
EP 7: HNY, 2025 intentions & I low-key cba with social media these days? 😭
HNY to you all! Thank you again for those of you that continue to support. I’m excited to bring you more episodes in 2025 as I navigate my late twenties and continue learning and enjoying in both my personal and professional life.
10 Dec 2024
EP 6: Letting go, navigating envy & protecting my peace for 2025 🤍
Ekaete B. shares her journey of self-discovery and growth, navigating envy and protecting her peace to cultivate a smoother 2025.
17 Nov 2024
EP 5: The realisations of a Black-British B*tch
In this episode, I muse over the ways in which Black women and girls are outwardly perceived is often the complete opposite of what they tend to be.
Black girls should be able to be cute and girly and sexy and sometimes it feels like there is no space for that in today’s world.
Ekaete x
30 Sept 2024
EP 4: A Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Corporate
In this episode, I thought it would be interesting while I take this unintended break from the corporate world to reflect from a distance and share my learnings and advice with you all (check out episode one for my most recent corporate experience that led to this).
Having been in my corporate career for nearly 6 years, these are the things I’ve learned in my journey that have helped me be successful and progress up to the point that I have.
Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t and hopefully a few of these can help you too if you are currently in the corporate world or looking to join soon!
16 Sept 2024
EP 3: Black women are allowed boundaries too.
In this week’s episode, I dive into the often-misunderstood topic of Black women and our boundaries.
Why is it that when we assert our standards, it’s seen as a threat or a problem? I unpack the societal pressures that demand we shrink ourselves to make others comfortable and explore the cultural, historical, and personal reasons why this dynamic exists.
From relationships to work and wider culture, I reflect on the strength it takes for us Black girls to set and maintain boundaries, and why we should never apologise for protecting our peace. Hope you enjoy.
Ekaete x
10 Sept 2024
EP 2: Daddy, I’ve got issues!
Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode, I dive into the topic of "Daddy Issues"—exploring what the term means, how it's often used to demean women, the stigmas attached to it, and the cultural and religious influences surrounding it. I also share my personal experiences and how I’ve worked through them.
I don’t believe that women with “daddy issues” are “defective,” despite society’s best efforts to make us feel that way. Growing up in a broken home doesn’t doom you to a life of hardship or mean you deserve any less.
Remember, these are just my thoughts and personal journey and please be sure to refer qualified professionals and materials from credible sources for any serious advice ❤️
Ekaete x
Pieces of work I mentioned:
I May Destroy You (TV series)
Queenie (Book & TV series)
Rocks (Film)
1 Sept 2024
EP 1: Wtf is happening to black girls in corporate?
Across social media, thousands of young black women are coming online to bravely share their less than ideal experiences existing and working in modern corporate work places.
In this episode I share my recent personal experience in what I believed at the time to be my dream job and how months of targeting, isolation, harassment and racially charged interactions eventually led to me leaving after 10 months to preserve my mental health, physical health and self esteem as a Black woman.
If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave some stars to let me know your thoughts! Enjoy
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Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100
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