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The Adzvice Podcast

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I am Adé Akins, a British Nigerian millennial who is the founder and host of the Adzvice Podcast. Join me every other week to discuss, unpack and debate topics that don't get discuss enough with the help of friends and guest hosts. Keep the conversation going online by using the hashtag #AdzvicePodcast. Socials: http://twitter.com/adzvice http://twitter.com/ImAdeAkins http://instagram.com/adzvice http://instagram.com/ImAdeAkins Newsletter: eepurl.com/cyxapP Website: https://adzvice.com/
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Episodes

095 - Online Dating in 2021 - [ft. Keziah Nduri] - [S6]

In this episode, we’re discussing the current state of online dating with my special guest Keziah Nduri. Keziah is a law graduate, model and content creator from London whose Twitter thread about how her seemingly unsuccessful voyage through the rough waters of Hinge gained a lot of attention. VIEW THREAD HERE: https://twitter.com/nd0uri/status/1421878391624642563?s=20 TIMESTAMPS (04:10) - QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS (15:19) - Keziah’s Hinge experience (21:00) - Ethnicity preferences (30:13) - Why the ...

Aug 07, 20211 hr 8 min

094 - Black Men in Therapy, Attachment Styles and Suppressing [ft. Dele] - [S6]

In this episode, I am joined by my close friend, Dele who like me is a Black man currently in therapy. We discuss the different forms of therapy, what made us both start, the process of finding a therapist, what it's taught us, attachment styles and much more. We also answer the questions submitted by the Adzvice community on Instagram, introduce two new segments and share a lot of laughs along the way. TIMESTAMPS (07:10) - THIS OR THAT? (10:30) - What prompted our therapy journeys (25:06) - Is ...

Jul 25, 20211 hr 4 min

093 - Domestic Abuse and Supporting England [ft. Patricia Wharton] - [S6]

After my recent hiatus, which I explain on the pod, I am finally back and discussing the 'Ask for ANI' domestic abuse codeword scheme that stands for Action Needed Immediately. Joining me for this week is Patricia Wharton who is a presenter and someone with extensive experience in domestic abuse awareness. I also explain the bittersweetness that is supporting England as a non-white person as well talk about 'The Serpent', my pick of the week. GET INVOLVED Share your thoughts and opinions using t...

Jul 12, 202147 min

092 - Tough Decisions, Shit Managers and Money Lessons -[S5]

In this episode like no other, an emotional Bonita explains why she had to make a very tough decision regarding her future involvement with the podcast. The guys also discuss the increased violence between Israel and Palestine, talk about the impact of shit managers and share six pieces of advice regarding money that they wish they knew sooner. TIMESTAMPS (18:39) - THAT'S MAD: The violence between Israel and Palestine and what we can do to support (36:43) - WE'RE CELEBRATING: The launch of Freep...

May 16, 20211 hr 26 min

091 - Care To Overshare? -[S5]

Ade and Bonita discuss the topic of oversharing in this week’s episode. Why do we do it? What are the implications? Is it ever beneficial? and more. First up in the conversation, is a quick chat about therapy. TIMESTAMPS (11:43) - THAT’S MAD: India’s Covid Crisis and the ‘new norm’ (18:40) - WE’RE CELEBRATING: Black and brown-led collectives doing amazing things (34:01) - MAIN DISCUSSION: Oversharing, (42:40) - How Gen Z differs from Millennials when it comes to oversharing (51:00) - Negative vs...

May 09, 20211 hr 4 min

090 - Creative Plagiarism ft. Daniel Oduntan - [S5]

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness". The second part of this famous Oscar Wilde quote is conveniently left out of the conversation when we speak about imitation but it's not the only thing left undiscussed. What happens when that imitation forces you out of your job, affects your finances and impacts your mental health? Ade and Bonita are joined by Daniel Oduntan, an interdisciplinary media artist to discuss this very topic and why he took to social...

May 02, 20211 hr 2 min

089 - The Impact of Violent Crimes on Families ft Rachel Duncan - [S5]

When we talk about violent crimes within the community we don’t often discuss the hurt and trauma it causes the families of the victim even years after the incident. Ade and Bonita tackle this important topic with the assistance of this week’s guest, Rachel Duncan. Rachel Duncan is a mother, school governor, active leader in her community, and an ex Metropolitan Police Officer. Also, Rachel is the aunt of James Bascoe-Smith, a 17-year-old teenager who was tragically stabbed multiple times in an ...

Apr 25, 20211 hr 10 min

088 - Moving Out: 6 Things We Wish We Knew Sooner - [S5]

Our generation talks about moving out and gaining independence a lot but one thing not discussed enough is the realities of adulting once you've finally left the nest. Ade and Bonita each share three lessons that they've learnt since moving out as well as a discussion about Ramadan, £10 sofas and Addzvice's 5th year anniversary and they also share this week's flowers and picks of the week. TIMESTAMPS (09:43) - THAT'S MAD: ASDA’s £10 sofas and similar brand blunders including one company that cos...

Apr 18, 20211 hr 14 min

087 - Men, It's Time to Talk [ft. Alex Holmes] - [S5]

Alex Holmes, award-winning podcaster, emotional resilience coach and writer joins Ade and Bonita to talk about his debut book, 'Time To Talk'. Alex describes his book as a love letter to all the men who have lost their way and to the women that love them. TIMESTAMPS (07:48) - THAT'S MAD: People turning grief into an opportunity for clout (15:43) - WE'RE CELEBRATING: NHS England to launch mental health hubs for expectant and bereaved mums (19:32) - MAIN DISCUSSION: Alex Holmes' 'Time to Talk' boo...

Apr 11, 20211 hr 33 min

086 - A Self-Harm Journey [ft. Janet] - [S5]

TW: Not ones to shy away from an uncomfortable topic, Ade and Bonita discuss self-harm. To help navigate the conversation is special guest, Janet - a student mental health nurse, blogger and writer who has been featured in BBC Three, HuffPost, Black Ballad & more. Janet has also publicly discussed her journey to overcoming self-harm and shares advice for others in similar a position. TIMESTAMPS (06:43) THAT'S MAD: Britain isn't institutionally racist according to a recent report from Number ...

Apr 04, 20211 hr 19 min

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Apr 03, 202143 sec

085 - 6 Career Lessons We Wish We Learnt Sooner - [S5]

Career progression is a major consideration for many of us particularly after the year we've collectively experienced. In this episode, Ade and Bonita each share three lessons they wish they had learned earlier on in their respective careers. TIMESTAMPS (07:53) THAT'S MAD: ASA threatens to name and shame influencers on Instagram for failing to properly label ads. (21:56) WE'RE CELEBRATING: Aberdeen University as it's set to return a looted Nigerian statue over 120 years ago. (35:40) MAIN DISCUSS...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 11 min

084 - Owning Less, Sharing More - [S5]

We millennials put extraordinary pressure on ourselves to own things. Whether it be houses, cars or designer items. For a long time, it has seemed that people's was intrinsically linked to the number of things they owned. In this episode, Ade and Bonita discuss the rise of the Sharing Economy and ask whether or not, ownership as a concept has become outdated. TIMESTAMPS (05:12)- THAT'S MAD: #NotAllMen and White Women vs the Police. (16:56) - WE'RE CELEBRATING: Renstart - a surrey-based charity h...

Mar 21, 20211 hr 4 min

083 - Hustle Culture: A Millennial Obsession? - [S5]

You don't have to look any further than our own podcast intro to hear just some of the negative ways millennials are characterised. In this episode, Ade and Bonita discuss and unpack the concept of Hustle Culture and why as a generation of millennials, we're so obsessed with it. TIMESTAMPS (05:30)- THAT'S MAD: Harry and Meghan spill the royal tea (21:37) - UK vs the USA in the racism Olympics (27:50) - WE'RE CELEBRATING: 'Time to Talk' by Alex Holmes (book launch) (29:36) - MAIN DISCUSSION: Hust...

Mar 14, 20211 hr 1 min

082 - How Friendships Can Change In Your 20's - [S5]

In this episode, we're talking about how friendships new and old can change during your 20's. TIMESTAMPS 06:44 - THAT'S MAD - Tech is f*cking with us again, this time it's with deep fakes 11:16 - WE'RE CELEBRATING - Bristol Council for asking the UK Government to make Slavery reparations 16:04 - MAIN DISCUSSION: The changing dynamics of friendships 30:09 - Mixed-gender friendships 35:30 - How Ade and Bonita became friends 38:41 - Relationships affecting friendships 43:40 - Why you need to accept...

Mar 07, 202157 min

081 - Things to Unlearn as an Adult [ft. Blacticulate] - [S5]

Unlearning is the central theme of this week’s episode and Ade and Bonita talk in great detail about just a handful of things they believe adults must unlearn. Joining them for a quick chat is a fellow Ade who is the founder of Blacticulate - a platform that focuses and elevates, via podcasts and workshops, positive Black stories. TIMESTAMPS 08:10 - THAT'S MAD: White actors voicing Black characters 12:38 - WE'RE CELEBRATING: Disney righting its racist wrongs 20:35 - MAIN DISCUSSION: Things to Un...

Feb 28, 20211 hr 23 min

080 - Is Social Media Anti-Social? - [S5]

Inspired by a few recent events on Bonita's Twitter account, the guys are back to discuss how social Social Media really is today. DISCUSSION POINTS Another reason why Bonita hates people How Social Media affects relationships IRL Performing for Social Media What does the future of Social Media look like? PICKS OF THE WEEK Album: 'Conflict of Interest' by Ghetts Book: 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read' by Philippa Perry Fitness: Heather Robertson's 12 Week Fitness Plan SOCIALS twitter.com...

Feb 21, 202145 min

079 - Understanding The Vaccine [ft. Pome Knight] - [S5]

Ade and Bonita are joined this week by 'The Medical Expert', Pome Knight - a community pharmacist. With so much misinformation surrounding the vaccine developed to tackled Covid-19, this episode explores some of the most common worries and misconceptions from within the Black community in particular. TIMESTAMPS (06:00) - How was it developed so quickly? (09:50) - Side effects of the vaccine (14:04) - 'BAME' communities' reluctance to take the vaccine (18:05) - Differences between the Covid-19 va...

Feb 14, 202139 min

078 - Is It Romantic, or Is It Toxic? [ft. Shomi Williams] - [S5]

What better way to prepare for Valentine's Day than a good ol' discussion about toxic behaviour within relationships? Ade and Bonita are joined by Shomi Williams, AKA 'The Tapped Therapist' for an open discussion on energy withdrawal in relationships, toxic traits and Ade's 'Heartbreak Theory'. Apart from being a Mental Health professional, Shomi is the founder of Lafiya Health, a platform that promotes health and well-being in Black communities. TIMESTAMPS (10:42): Energy withdrawal (14:45): Wh...

Feb 07, 20211 hr 6 min

077 - Covert Racism [ft. Imarn Ayton] - [S5]

Ade and Bonita are joined by Imarn Ayton, Founder of the Black Reformist Movement to explore various topics surrounding covert and institutional racism. Actor-turned-activist Imarn was also a leading figure in the #BlackLivesMatter protests in London last summer. TIMESTAMPS (04:35): Abolishing vs Reforming (15:40): Black Reformist Movement (20:25): Is abolishing the police the easy way out? (27:14): Microaggressions (32:22): Is there really a “Black community”? (44:07): Where does the donation m...

Jan 31, 202158 min

076 - Managing Mental Health During Lockdown [ft. Inside Out UK] - [S5]

This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the NHS' #HelpUsHelpYou Mental Health campaign. Ade and Bonita are joined by Vanessa, Founder and Creative Director of Inside Out UK - a Black, not-for-profit social enterprise committed to helping people improve their mental health and wellbeing. The guys discuss how the lockdowns due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, have taken a severe toll on the mental health of many across the UK. TIMESTAMPS (06:50) - How Covid-19 has impacte...

Jan 24, 202136 min

075 - Domestic Abuse: You Are Not Alone [ft. Liz Kingsley] - [S5]

This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the #YouAreNotAlone Domestic Abuse campaign. For an important discussion on the support available to victims of Domestic Abuse even during the lockdown, Ade and Bonita are joined by Liz Kingsley. Liz is the Operating Director of Safe Arms, Researcher and Consultant in Domestic Violence in the Black Christian community. We discuss the campaign, the different forms of domestic abuse, its prevalence within the Black community ...

Jan 17, 202134 min

074 - Why Are We Afraid of Turning 30? - [S5]

Bonita is about to be the newest member of the 'Dirty Thirty' club which inspired a frank conversation about why us 'millennials' are often scared of clocking the big three-zero. TIMESTAMPS (06:56) - Pressures to get married and have kids (13:15) - Bonita’s pressures: faith and time (20:30) - Impact of culture and patriarchy (31:09) - Why more millennials are living at home (40:07) - Attitude and mindset changes between your 20’s and 30’s and advice (49:37) - Pick of The Week: The Gift (Movie) S...

Jan 10, 202153 min

073 - The Lessons 2020 Taught Us - [S5]

After several months out of action due to health issues, Bonita is finally back! In the first episode of the New Year, she joins Ade to reflect on the mad year that was 2020. The guys each share their biggest lessons learnt and what they are taking forward into this year. TIMESTAMPS (12:00) - Why pointing out someone's weight change is a bad idea (19:28) - 8 Lessons learned in 2020 (41:50) - Setting goals for 2021 and the power of speaking things into existence (48:20) - Flowers: Grace Victory a...

Jan 03, 202152 min

072 - High Functioning Anxiety [ft. Charity] - [S5]

On this week's episode, Ade is joined by Charity, a good friend based in New York and founder of SZND Clothing. Charity is also someone that recently discovered that they have High Functioning Anxiety. The pair really delve deep into this topic and unpack why it's such a common thing that is not commonly discussed, especially within the Black community. TIMESTAMPS (02:58)- We're Celebrating: Forbes' 30 Black British Businesses to Support in 2021 (04:30) - That's Mad: ADOS, African Americans vs B...

Dec 20, 202053 min

071 - Pregnant in a Pandemic [ft. Israa] - [S5]

This sponsored episode features a discussion in support and promotion of the 'Help Us, Help You’ campaign from NHS England together with Public Health England. Ade speaks with this week’s special guest, Dr Israa Siddig, a specialist doctor in Women’s Health. She has over 12 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS. The two discuss the concerns of and offer advice to pregnant women during the pandemic with a particular focus on Black women. They also talk about the facts that ...

Dec 13, 20201 hr 3 min

070 - Health, Herbs, Muscle and Hustle [ft. Paul] - [S5]

Fresh off a birthday trip abroad, Ade is back and joined by a special guest, Paul Otote. Amongst many things, Paul is an entrepreneur, plant-based fitness personality, qualified herbalist nutritionist, writer, YouTuber, creative director, event organiser and a bonafide hustler. The guys break down each of the four 'Paul Pillars' that represent core aspects of what Paul is all about and share countless gems along the way to help you level up. SPECIAL PROMO Get 10% off Herby Box - your accessible ...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 8 min

069 - My Partner Has A Partner [ft. Jane] - [S5]

Ade is joined by "Jane" to share her experience of being monogamous but being in a relationship with her partner who is polyamorous. Expect your eyebrows to raise and jaw to drop at parts in this very honest and unique discussion. TIMESTAMPS 03:28 - That's Mad: The £453m Family Feud 09:39 - Did You Know: Convo with Jane 73:00 - Pick of the Week SOCIALS Twitter: twitter.com/adzvice IG: www.instagram.com/adzvice/ Website: www.adzvice.com Keep the conversation going using the hashtag #AdzvicePodcas...

Nov 29, 20201 hr 9 min

068 - Motivation and Anti-Blackness [ft. Isaac] - [S5]

WE’RE BACK! Ade discusses how and why he managed to lose and regain his motivation for the podcast. Joining him on this episode is Isaac who is a solicitor, the Co-Founder of the 'Black Men In Law Network' and of the charitable organisation, 'One Case At A Time', which has a specific focus on delivering justice for Black communities in Britain. TIMESTAMPS 05:22 - What made us disappear for 6 months 20:45 - Celebrating: Consistency 30:36 - Did You Know: Is it unprofessional to join video calls in...

Nov 22, 20201 hr 19 min

067 - See You in a Bit - #AdzvicePodcast [S4]

The time has come for a season break. Ade and Bonita chat via zoom once again for the last time before a short hiatus while Bonita starts her family and Ade continues to whip up cocktails during the lockdown. WE DISCUSS... What’s been happening Our thoughts and feelings about the lockdown Why we need to go on a break WE CELEBRATE No Signal and discuss why it caught so much attention on the timeline The power of Black Culture/Black Twitter People making the most of the lockdown DID YOU KNOW? Chan...

May 18, 20201 hr 3 min
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