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SisChat

Nerissia & Vannessapodcasters.spotify.com
Your Netflix queue has gotten endless and you're tired of being productive, we can help with that. Join us, Nerissia and Vannessa for our biweekly SisChat on any topic, ranging from everyday conversations to the most obscure subject matter our brains leads us towards. Don't worry this is purely for entertainment, so if you learn something along the way, we've done more than we planned.
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Episodes

Travel Tips

You want to travel, but where do you start? Start with listening to this episode of SisChat where we discuss some basic travel tips to get you out the door and into your next vacation!

Nov 16, 202152 min

Scar(r)ed For Life!

The truth is often stranger than fiction and in todays episode, we have a chat about a few scary (and scarring) events that we've encountered in the past. Listen to this episode of SisChat to find out who's been mugged how many times, and who has a certain sleeping disorder that may explain away a possible ghostly encounter!

Nov 01, 202152 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Unplanned Vacation

Contrary to the title, we did plan our Vacation to New Orleans. We planned it well, in advance and on a budget. Unfortunately we planned our vacation to New Orleans for August 27th - September 1st, during hurricane season... and ended up getting stuck in Hurricane Ida. Lights went out, plumbing went out and patience ran out. Listen to this episode of SisChat for a story time about riding out a hurricane, but keep in mind, we are not the victims of this hurricane. Enjoy the stories but don't feel...

Oct 17, 202158 min

Culture Shock

Going from one place to another, most of us will find that we all do things and behave slightly differently from each other. Join us in this episode of SisChat as we discuss our personal experience with culture shock going from Buea Cameroon, to Connecticut United States.

Oct 03, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 1

We Are SisChat

Welcome to SisChat, a podcast about two sisters having a Chit-Chat(Get it 😀? ) about finances, traveling, identity and just about anything we, and you find interesting.

Oct 01, 202157 secSeason 3Ep. 1

Mid-Year Money Chat.

One thing we can agree on as humans is we all have feelings and emotions towards each other and things, but what about our emotions towards our finances? In this episode of SisChat, we discuss our attitude towards our finances and provide updates on our financial goals as we are halfway through the year. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to follow/dm us on...

Jul 26, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Roomie or Solo?

That is the question to ask when you’re moving and need to decide if you want a roommate or not. In this episode of SisChat, we discuss our current living situations; why it works for each of us and the general pros and cons of living with yourself vs a roommate. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to follow/dm us on instagram @thesischat, Or email at thesis...

Jul 12, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Friends = Future?

Show me your friends and I'll show you your future; we all know the saying and in this episode of SisChat, we explore the idea that we are all influenced by those around us, especially by those closest to us and with whom we spend most of our time with. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to follow/dm us on instagram @thesischat, Or email at thesischat20@gma...

Jun 28, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Juneteenth: A Brief History

Did you know that June 19th is a significant date in American history? After years of fighting for their freedom, the last enslaved black people in America were finally free on June 19th, 1865. If that date doesn't ring a bell, don't worry, you're not alone. In this episode of SisChat, we take a look into the past and into the day that is now known as Juneteenth and its significance in American history. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'l...

Jun 14, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Charity Begins at Home!

In the case of most immigrants, that is quite literally the case. In this episode of SisChat, we look into remittance, what it is and why some if not most immigrants participate in it. Catch our thoughts on it and find out which one of us is most likely to be a part of this practice and which one of us is most likely to donate to organizations. Hint, we tell you in the first few minutes! If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cov...

May 30, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Home-work or Office-work?

Some of us wake up and commute to a location designated for work; And others just sort of roll off bed and clock in. Join us in this episode of SisChat as we have a chat about our different experiences working from home and working from the office; Which one is better and which one will you prefer? If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to follow/dm us on insta...

May 17, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Q&A Chat; You asked, We answered!!

We asked for your questions and you did not disappoint! Find out what our thoughts are on some of your questions, and find out what your fellow listeners are wondering about in their day to day life, it may just surprise you in this special Q&A chat episode! If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to follow/dm us on instagram @thesischat, Or email at thesisc...

May 03, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Chirp at Dawn or Hoot at Dusk?

Do you chirp at dawn or hoot at dusk? If you're like most of the population, either one works fine for you. But for the rest of the population, waking up at a specific time is a must. In this episode of SisChat, we discuss early bird and night owl, which category we lean towards and some characteristics observeds in individuals with each sleeping patterns If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge ...

Apr 18, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 7

People We Admire!

Surprise, Surprise, we don't live under a rock and because of that, there are some amazing people out there that we know of and want to emulate. But only certain aspect of their lives, we do not want to imitate everything about them, that would be creepy. Join us today as we have a chat about a few individuals in the public eye that we think are phenomenal. Find out who!! If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our ...

Apr 04, 202158 min

Habits Chat

Some of us brush our teeth first thing in the mornings, others wait until we are about to leave the house. We all have different habits which shape our everyday lives and eventually our future. Join us in this episode of SisChat as we discuss our habits, as well as a few key habits of highly successful and unsuccessful people. You might be highly impressed with yourself or angry at us. It’s all up to you. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 10 min

CollegeChat

CollegeChat When it comes to going to college, we’re basic. As in we were part of the “69% percent high school students go to college” statistic. Now a few years out of college, we’re basic in another sense, joining the 66% of Americans who question their college education. Join us in this episode, as we have a chat about if our education was worth the price we paid for it. Hint, one of us says “hell no” If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 3 min

Valentine Day Chat

As that popular song goes, Love love love. Love is, simply put, a force of nature. Amongst many things, love can’t be bought, sold, turned off, tuned on, and controlled, and it’s so important, we’ve dedicated an entire day to it. But then again, we are the same humans who’ve dedicated an entire day to cheese (June 4th) and telling lies (April 4th), so make of that what you will, and we did. Join us as we have a little chart about our personal experiences with Saint Valentine's day, what it means...

Feb 14, 202157 min

Unpacking the Growth Mindset

Do your best; But is it truly your best or are you doing the bare minimum and expecting phenomenal results? In this episode, we have a little chat about the growth mindset; it’s origins, what it means, what it is not and why it’s important to have it to achieve the goals you have for yourself. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to email at thesischat20@gmai...

Jan 17, 202146 min

#SocialLife #Finances #2021

It’s the end of the year as we know it and we're feeling optimistic about the coming year. We aren't saying "new year, new us", but there's no harm in having goals to work towards. Join us for one final chat in 2020 as we discuss getting more social next year and the financial habits we hope to carry on into the new year. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free ...

Dec 31, 202039 min

Attitude For Gratitude

Thanksgiving may be over, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t still make time to recognize the aspects of our lives that we are grateful for. In today’s episode, we do just that by highlighting a few things that we are thankful for in one of the most unpredictable years of our lives. Join us in sharing some good times. We hope our little wins makes you think of what you’re thankful for as we stare down 2021. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic y...

Dec 13, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 10

#socialinjusticechat

Despite what several grumpy old folks and Nerissia thinks, Social media isn't just filled with headaches, opinionated individuals with medical degrees from Facebook, and people vying for attention. When used correctly, Social media can be a powerful tool of awareness to some of the injustice going on worlds away and or right under your nose. In this episode of SisChat, we highlight some of the trending hashtags we've come across, what they mean, and how you can start getting involved. If you hav...

Nov 24, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 9

We got jokes y’all!!!

Hopefully the joke will be permanently out on January 20th. Until then, join us in this episode of SisChat as we trade corny jokes and brain-teasing riddles. We laughed, so hopefully you will too. If anything laugh at the awkwardness. If you have any questions about what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover with all our .0001% knowledge of the universe, please feel free to contact us Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @thesischat Anchor Voicemail link: ...

Nov 09, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Multi-Tasking or Multi-distracting?

We all love to claim that we can do multiple things at the same time. Multi-tasking is one of the most sought after skills in the working world. But is it something that we can actually do? And if we can, is it effective in us being as productive as we possibly can? In this episode of SisChat, we break down a few truths we found about one of the most important “soft skills out there” and why experts urge us to move away from the trend. If you want more information, do what we did and utilize the...

Oct 26, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Election Chat: Halloween may be in October, but November 3rd has the true heart stopping event.

One vote, two vote, red vote, blue vote…. Could it be, as many theorized, that the famous Dr. Seuss piece was an expertly veiled commentary on our election system? No, no it's not. We made that up. But his famous story is about accepting differences and as we get closer to voting day here in the U.S. of A, we here at SisChat realize that there are many different reasons why people take to the poles. Today we discuss briefly about two of those issues that citizens are concerned with and what each...

Oct 07, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The New Normal Chat

Contrary to our deepest wishes and our reliance on arbitrary set timelines, the world will not reset on December 31st, 2020 on the eleventh hour, at the fifty-ninth minute, on the fifty-ninth second. What we're experiencing will have a lasting impact on humanity for years to come. What does that mean? Ask the experts; we don't know. But what that means for us is, we gotta do what we gotta do. In today's episode, we talk about what we are doing in this new normal to make our lives work for us. Re...

Sep 10, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 5

MoneyChat

They say money makes the world go round... I think gravity should get a little bit more credit here as well, but I see their point. In today's episode, we have a little chat about our finances in the times of the virus and the different approaches we've taken to handling the vast fortune we get from working 8 hours days and being employed part-time and then losing that job. As you can clearly read, we're swimming in excess cash. Don’t worry, we don’t get preachy about savings and reaching your f...

Aug 22, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Cringefest 2020: Stupid things we once thought were true.

The earth is flat, atoms cannot be split, standing in the sun makes you lose weight, and cursing before the age of thirteen was a crime punishable by life behind bars; these are some of the great thoughts that once roamed the brightest minds of humanity, and we are no exception. Join us in this lighthearted episode as we reflect on some stupid things that we once thought to be true. If you have any stories similar to what we've talked about, or you have any specific topic you'll like us to cover...

Aug 03, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Picture it. New year, new us. Or so we thought

Picture it, December 2019. It's the dawn of a new decade. The world is beaming with possibilities; goals were set, mindset were allegedly updated, toxic friendships were set to be left behind and students loans were right on for the ride. Two sisters, facing the coming year with plans, dreams and goals welcomed the new year with open arms. They planned to move forward like never before, dive into their careers, grow their finances and even update their closet. They had everything ready. Then in ...

Jul 17, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Get to know us: 10 questions!

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast born out of quarantine. In this episode, you'll get to know us with a few questions that highlights our personalities. We are two sisters finding ways to be productive and entertained during this time. Tune in and get to know us a little better.

Jul 12, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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