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Race2Rise

Renee and Rondette podcasters.spotify.com
Welcome to Race2Rise! We are Renee and Rondette. We live in London, work in banking, and are trying to conquer this thing called life. Check us out as we talk about everything under the sun such as our careers, relationships, mental health, and our passions. We truly believe that everyone in this race in life should feel empowered to rise.
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Episodes

The Privilege of Protection

Tune in as we have a candid discussion on the latest missing persons' cases in the UK and the realities that some communities face when trying to get police support on locating their loved ones.

Apr 15, 202130 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Unapologetically Lou

Tune in as we welcome a special guest, Marie-Louisa Awolaja, @reallifewithlou, who is a British Nigerian Expat in Hong Kong. She shares her experience as a Digital Creator, Race Strategy Manager while pursuing her passions in portrait photography and co-hosting her podcast, HomeGrown.

Mar 23, 202136 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Staying Grounded

Tune in as we welcome guest Oneika Raymond - TV host, travel influencer, on-camera personality and new mum! She shares her perspectives on the current and future state of the travel industry, her motherhood journey and how she’s managed to pivot and thrive following the events of last year.

Mar 10, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Black Excellence 365

Tune in as we celebrate Black History month and discuss the often controversial concept of eliminating the month long recognition in an effort to celebrate the culture all year round.

Feb 23, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Stepping on Glass

Tune in as we recognize the many “firsts” of Black women and discuss whether these achievements will lead to us finally going beyond the glass ceiling to smash the concrete one. Will there be a day when “first” becomes the norm?

Feb 02, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 2

A Whole New You

Tune in as we welcome Tameika Gentles, international wellness entrepreneur and co-Founder of The Whole Experience. She shares her journey and discusses why your health matters.

Jan 12, 202134 minSeason 4Ep. 1

What's The Word

Tune in to our last episode of the year as we reflect on 2020 and what we hope 2021 will be.

Dec 22, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 7

And...#MeToo

Tune in as we recognize the UN's #OrangeTheWorld - a 16 day activism campaign aiming to end gender-based violence against women everywhere. We share our personal experiences, reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on this crisis and offer tips on how to take action to be part of the solution

Dec 08, 202043 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Path Forward

Tune in as we welcome our special guest, Patrice Lawrence, Co-Director for the Undocu Black Network. She shares her thoughts on the US election, who drove the movement, and what she hopes it will mean for her efforts with immigration

Nov 17, 202034 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Bleep Bleep

Tune in as we welcome our second guest, Caroline 'Kharo' Anjorin, as she shares her thoughts on #EndSARS, her journey into building a startup, Bleep, and the power of technology.

Nov 03, 202040 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Beyond Top Boy

Tune in as we welcome our first guest, Sayce Holmes-Lewis, to discuss what it is really like to be a black man in the UK and how he is trying to empower the next generation with his organisation, Mentivity.

Oct 20, 202031 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Mental Health Matters

Tune is as we talk about mental health and provide tips and resources on how to preserve your well-being as we close out a challenging year and look towards 2021.

Oct 06, 202032 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Many Rivers To Cross

Tune in as we return from our much needed summer break, discuss recent global events and share why we think there’s so much more that needs to be done in the space of racial equity and social justice

Sep 17, 202045 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Summertime

Tune in as we discuss our plans to enjoy the summer the best way we can in 2020. Also, we have a surprise announcement for you

Aug 14, 20205 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Not Your Superwoman

Tune in as we explore the notion of the Black “superwoman syndrome” and the steep price it can come at. We explore the impact of this expectation across all factors - career, health, wealth and relationships.

Aug 07, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Rules of Entanglement

Tune in as we reflect on the new word of the moment - “Entanglement” following Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s revelation of the complexity of their marriage. We’ll share our thoughts on monogamy, what makes relationships work and what this all means in 2020!

Jul 14, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 10

A Whole New World

Tune in as we discuss our thoughts on whether we are truly living in a whole new world or if we think things will revert back to what it was before the pandemic.

Jul 02, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Wake Up Call

Tune in as we discuss how we are feeling, the mission behind the movement regarding recent events and share tips on how to have challenging and constructive conversations about race.

Jun 15, 202049 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Can We Live?

Tune in as we talk about the latest events in the US, how we are coping, and what we think needs to happen for history to stop repeating itself!

Jun 02, 202050 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The New Abnormal

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and amidst this ongoing global pandemic we discuss the tangible impacts this crisis is having on diverse communities including mental health, share how we're coping in lockdown, and offer tips on how to navigate this new abnormal.

May 21, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Pounds & Cents

Tune in as we talk about one of life’s biggest taboos - money! We talk dollars & cents, pounds & pence as we share some key tips on how we manage our finances, make the best of our resources and how we plan to maintain financial balance especially during this global pandemic.

Apr 23, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Live from Lockdown

Join us as we explore life in Lockdown here in London and reflect on the global pandemic that is COVID-19, how we're coping during this time and staying uplifted.

Apr 09, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 4

For the Culture

Tune in as we celebrate Black History Month, pay homage to the legends we lost this year, and wonder when this will be part of the wider culture.

Mar 03, 202030 minSeason 2Ep. 3

What is Love?

Tune in as we chime in on Valentine’s Day, explore the 5 love languages and dive into what makes relationships work.

Feb 16, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Goal Getters

Happy New Year Race2Rise Fam! We are back and ready to tackle our goals for the new year and new decade. Let's start 2020, the year of clarity, big!

Jan 13, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Attitude for Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving! For this year's holiday season let's have an attitude for gratitude. We share the benefits of being grateful and what we are grateful for.

Nov 28, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 4

A Tale of Two Hearts

Love is something we all desire, but has society gotten to the point where self-worth is tied to one’s relationship status? We explore this topic and discuss our views on everything from enjoying singledom to embracing dating to embarking upon marriage.

Nov 14, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 3

It's okay not to be okay!

Today is World Mental Health Day. Every year one adult in four, along with one child in ten, will have a mental health issue. Despite the statistics, mental health is still a tough topic to discuss. We wanted to take the opportunity to talk about mental health and share our stories. Know that you are not alone and it is okay not to be okay.

Oct 10, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Introducing: Race2Rise

We are two expats who work in banking and live in London. Join us as we talk about everything under the sun, feature guests, and try to navigate this thing called life.

Oct 08, 20191 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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