The Bees catch up on recent events, sharing our takes on trending topics including the U.S. presidential race. Please note this episode includes discussions of violence and may not be suitable for young or sensitive listeners.

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A replay of one of our most popular episodes from Season 1. The Bees are joined by Gbemi Adekoya, a licensed psychotherapist, counselor, and board certified assistant behavior analyst (BCaBA) to discuss parenting approaches across generations and borders. Coach G helps us understand different parenting styles, and helpful approaches to consider when trying to correct unwanted behavior. Learn more about Gbemi, her practice, and educational resources at untangletogether.com. Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2

The Bees are joined by Daniel Tse, founder of Cameroon Advocacy Network. Daniel shares with us his personal journey navigating the U.S. immigration system and how these experiences inspired the work that his organization does. We discuss recent wins, challenges in the immigration system, and how the Cameroonian community in the diaspora can support a better future back at home and here in the U.S. Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2

This week on Two Bees in a Pod, the Bees reviewed our book of the month for June, which was "Under The Udala Trees" by Chinelo Okparanta. We discuss recurring themes in the book including war, grief, and homophobia. We considered familiar experiences described such as the practice of children being "adopted" to be used as domestic workers, and societal pressure on women to marry. This concludes our celebration of Pride Month. Opening/Closing music from UpbeatMusic https://uppbeat.io/t/richard-bodgers/botswana License code: CNXX5ILE1JOBZYM2

The Bees are joined by Stephen Fusi, CEO and founder of Dream Big Snacks and Root Flavors. Stephen shares with us his journey of opening and operating a potato chip factory in Bamenda, Cameroon. (For our British audience, that would be potato 'crisps'!) He discusses his inspiration for the company, overcoming unique challenges and abiding by principles against the odds.

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The Bees are joined by Teresa Morcho, founder and CEO of Stud Model Project. Teresa discusses her work to create a diverse and inclusive network for stud models from around the world, in an industry where such representation is lacking. She also shares her journey as a Cameroonian immigrant in the US, prejudice against LQBTQ individuals in the community, and the choice to living authentically as oneself.

*This episode includes discussions about sex and may not be suitable for children*

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Cameroonian Snacks

05:38 Teresa's Journey as an Immigrant

12:46 Stud Model Project and its Inspiration

29:10 The Origins and Meaning of the Term 'Stud'

35:09 Representation and Identity

40:32 Exploring Gender Roles and Relationships

46:16 Homophobia in the Cameroonian Community

50:13 Representation and Safe Spaces for Queer Africans

56:04 Empowering Androgynous and Masculine-Presenting Models

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The Bees are joined by Helen Nde, curator of Mythological Africans. Helen shares insights on myths, folktales, and spiritual practices across the continent, and the impact of colonization on the preservation and dissemination of this knowledge. We discuss the perspectives of Africans on our collective culture, and what we choose to reject or accept as culturally authentic.

We're back with a second season of our podcast and we have visuals! (Check out our YouTube for full length videos and IG for reels).

In this episode we're catching up on what we got up to on our break, world events, and internet nonsense.

Warning: this episode includes mentions of domestic and sexual violence.

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