Every Shade

Nina

Short - because it's a RANT! And entertaining, well....! This is a space for minds curious to explore the depths of societal narratives. Naysayers are most welcome. The Every Shade experience is your sanctuary for unheard narratives to be brought to the forefront with humour, empathy and tough love - the kind your grandma gave! Every Shade is hosted by Nina, banker turned entrepreneur. She discusses lived experiences from life as a Black exec and a travelling sales(wo)man! She also gives insight into the perspectives of the 'others'; pleasant and/or bewildering lessons from life in Europe and across Asia and darn near everything that gives her reason to pause - human foibles...foiblessss. Every Shade is more than just a podcast; it’s a community where every shade of human emotion and experience is acknowledged, explored, and celebrated. Learn more about Nina and what drives her - https://voueeskin.com/about-vouee-skin/ everyshade.substack.com

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    40 & Childfree...35 & Undecided....

    Want kids? 'You'll regret losing your freedom. Your career will never recover. Your body will never be the same. Say goodbye to sleep, spontaneity, disposable income, and any semblance of the person you used to be.' Don't want kids? 'You'll regret it when you're older. Who's going to take care of you? What's the point of your life if you don't leave a legacy? You'll die alone and childless and full of regret for what could have been.' Undecided? 'What is wrong with you?' Your reproductive choices are everybody’s business. In this episode Nina talks about not just the biology but the judgement that women are laden with and the pressure that removes the peace. If you are 23, 46, 65 ….on the fence, regretful parent, regretful and childless, its time to stop letting society guilt you. It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion. Until next time, it’s Every Shade. #podcast #childfree #iwd2026 #everyshadepodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    25 min
  2. Getting Closure is A SCAM...

    19 FEB

    Getting Closure is A SCAM...

    What if everything you've been told about healing from loss is a lie? We're all searching for 'closure,' that definitive end to our pain, but what if that very search is keeping us trapped? Chasing answers might be the biggest obstacle to true peace. We're holding onto ghosts (waiting for closure) while failing to nurture the living. We're stuck in the past (chasing answers) while the present atrophies. What if we've been doing this whole thing wrong? Remember that ache, that burning need to understand 'why' that person left you, why they broke your heart, why they didn't want to take things to the next level? You're not alone. We've been conditioned to believe that finding a perfect answer will finally set us free. If only you knew why...But what if that lifelong quest for 'closure' is actually an endless loop, preventing us from ever truly moving forward? Because even if they told you why: "I fell out of love" - doesn't make it hurt less "I met someone else" - doesn't explain why you weren't enough "I wasn't ready" - doesn't give you back the time you invested "It's not you, it's me" - is both true and completely unsatisfying The closure you're chasing is just another way to avoid sitting with the discomfort of unanswered questions. Of ambiguity. Of loss that doesn't have a neat explanation. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about healing. It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion Until next time, it’s Every Shade. Subscribe and Share! #relationships This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    19 min
  3. Why Your 'No-Baggage' Dating Fails

    30 JAN

    Why Your 'No-Baggage' Dating Fails

    Your Bumble profile says "no kids, no debt, no drama", but what if you’re bringing a bag of unhealed trauma and emotional unavailability to the table?In this episode of Every Shade, Nina rants about the "No Baggage" delusion. We explore why 'visible baggage' (kids, debt, illness) might actually be a safer bet than the 'invisible' baggage people - the ones with mommy issues and avoidant tendencies who ruin your life quietly.In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to suss out whose baggage is actually worth your time.* Why "No Kids" is the wrong requirement for your dating app filter.* The uncomfortable lies we tell ourselves about our own "clean" history.DISCLAIMER: It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion.Until next time, it’s Every Shade.#datingadvice #relationshipgoals #baggage #selfawareness #everyshadeInstagram: @ninaatimah This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    26 min
  4. Are You Self-Sabotaging? 3 Signs You’re Killing Your Own Dreams

    19 JAN

    Are You Self-Sabotaging? 3 Signs You’re Killing Your Own Dreams

    You are not going to climb Kilimanjaro this year and you probably also will not learn Chinese. This episode, Nina explores why your 2026 goals are as good as the half empty bit of butter at the back of your fridge that you are too lazy to throw out or replace. SELF-SABOTAGE. This episode is a largely  judgment-free zone where we tackle your inner JUDAS. Designed to betray you at every turn, this guy won’t let you clear a to-do list in peace. You’ll get: - At least one sensible way to set better goals - A reality check on the goals you have set - One more thing  - its a surprise. It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion. Until next time, it’s Every Shade. #podcast #rant #2026goals This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    30 min
  5. Season 3, Episode 3: Why Women Keep Apologising...

    5 JAN

    Season 3, Episode 3: Why Women Keep Apologising...

    Welcome back to the one place where we promise not to apologize... for anything. This episode, Nina explores why women feel the need to say “sorry” for everything from existing in a shared space to having an opinion, and how we can, you know, maybe stop? Or not, sorry if that offends you. We’re taking back our “sorrys”! This episode is a judgment-free zone where we dissect the art of the unnecessary apology. From saying “sorry” for taking up space to apologizing for being cold (or hot), we’re done feeling bad about trivial things. We’re on a mission to use the words ‘thank you’ more often instead, or at least just stop saying anything at all. Sorry if that sounds a little abrupt. (We’re not sorry about the title.) It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion. Until next time, it’s Every Shade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    21 min
  6. Every Shade Ep.2 Female Mid-life Crisis

    27/12/2025

    Every Shade Ep.2 Female Mid-life Crisis

    In this episode…..Nina explores why the female midlife crisis appears to be ……putting it kindly…..a bit of a snooze fest. Why women are expected to be productive even while they feel the bottom falling out from their lives. You’ll learn: - Why your female midlife crisis needs a kick up the backside - What your reading clubs and walking circles won’t tell you - A simple way to take ownership of your crisis when the everything feels crazy If you’re ready to stop the performative dance, this episode is a masterclass in the female midlife crisis.It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion Until next time, it’s Every Shade.. @ninaatimah This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    12 min
  7. Why You Suck At Love....

    20/12/2025

    Why You Suck At Love....

    If you feel stuck right now - whether it’s with your partner, yourself, your imaginary boyfriend, your AI girlfriend, - this rant is for you. Today, you’re getting shock therapy that helps you stop wasting time on the wrong people. Make the right choices and build a better life. You’ll learn: -Why love isn’t everything its cracked up to be -What the Poptart Effect is and how it will change how you think about “love” forever -A stress-free way to choose your future when the everything feels blurry If you’re tired of overthinking, making the same mistakes, being too afraid to make a move, or bored with your own excuses, this episode is a masterclass in engineering your way forward in love It’s a rant. I am not a licensed therapist. Enjoy with discretion Until next time, its Every Shade. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    18 min
  8. Season 3: Episode 1: Why You Suck at Love

    18/12/2025

    Season 3: Episode 1: Why You Suck at Love

    Watch the rest on YT https://youtube.com/@every_shade?si=TKKkhn3MiuW0Vc0p This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit everyshade.substack.com

    1 min
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About

Short - because it's a RANT! And entertaining, well....! This is a space for minds curious to explore the depths of societal narratives. Naysayers are most welcome. The Every Shade experience is your sanctuary for unheard narratives to be brought to the forefront with humour, empathy and tough love - the kind your grandma gave! Every Shade is hosted by Nina, banker turned entrepreneur. She discusses lived experiences from life as a Black exec and a travelling sales(wo)man! She also gives insight into the perspectives of the 'others'; pleasant and/or bewildering lessons from life in Europe and across Asia and darn near everything that gives her reason to pause - human foibles...foiblessss. Every Shade is more than just a podcast; it’s a community where every shade of human emotion and experience is acknowledged, explored, and celebrated. Learn more about Nina and what drives her - https://voueeskin.com/about-vouee-skin/ everyshade.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Nina
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nina
  • Show Website
    Every Shade