Definition of “sophistirachet”:
1: a woman of highly-educated pedigree (academically, socially, and otherwise) and worldly breeding; fluent in various forms of public etiquette yet is equally knowledgeable of the latest strip club songs, updated on most prime-time ratchet cable programs and conversant in the tongue of hoochie mama.
Finally.
The time has come when society has put some respeck (yes, I went Birdman on y’all) on who I am. I don’t know why it took so long to realize that it is possible to have a wall of degrees and still blast 21 Savage leaving the office. It’s called balance.
It can also be hard to find a podcast that suits our fancy. We want to take in all of this information, but still be able to yell “YAAAAASSSSSS” because we relate to the situation- a good mixture of who we are, but with the understanding of who we are becoming. Here are six podcasts that will GIVE.YOU.LIFE.
The Friend Zone
This is every Hood Hippy’s favorite crew: Fran (Hey Fran Hey), Assante, and Dustin. The three of them provide us with the perfect balance needed in life (and remind you of every person in your crew). Fran keeps us mellow and surrounded with good vibes, Assante gives us the tools for our own Ninja Kit, and Dustin keeps us in our petty ways. Covering topics such as imposter syndrome, Jackie Christi acting a fool on “Basketball Wives”, and even code-switching, you are sure to be entertained and captivated by the thought-provoking topics (and get your life together moments) because who in the hell wants a musty brain?
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#MyTaughtYou
Myleik Teele is the CEO of Curlbox, and every ambitious millennial woman’s virtual mentor. In her podcast, she drops gems that every aspiring #bosschick yearns for. Let’s keep it real, Myleik doesn’t just tell us what we want to hear, but gives the reality check that we usually run from. Not rosy, but oh-so-necessary.
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The Read
Everything that we think but don’t say, Kid Fury and Crissle do it for us- brutally honest and hella funny. They highlight greatness in #BlackExcellence, give advice to listeners with their messy situations (and chile they are MESSY) and end the show by reading the hell out of someone. Any show that will drop everything and talk about Beyonce, is good with me!
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The Perfectly Imperfect Grind
Social media will make you think that everyone is #winning and you’re the only one struggling, failing, and drawing on your eyebrows wrong. Jasamine Hill of TheFearHurdler.com interviews African American millennials who are entrepreneurs or climbing the corporate ladder. Their stories show the good, the bad, and the ugly of the GRIND, and though you may feel alone, chile we have all been there. You will pull inspiration from their stories and even shout a couple times with Jasamine in the process.
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Side Hustle Pro
To all my ladies on the grind trying to turn their side hustle into their full-time gig, THIS IS JUST FOR YOU! Nicaila Matthews talks with women who have made the jump, giving you the insight and inspiration to make the leap yourself! With guests such as Courtney Sanders, Tiffany “The Budgetnista”, Aliche, and Luvvie Ajayi, get your bag ready, because gems will fall out of the sky.
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New Geechee
It’s a new podcast on the scene, but already creating a print for itself. Keiona discusses topics for all YMP (Young Melanated Professionals) from fitness to politics; you will not only be enlightened but entertained. You may not be from the low country of South Carolina but you will take pride in your roots!
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Well there you have it: some choices to add to your rotation; now go GET.YOUR.LIFE.
