DTF: Ditch The Facade

Ebony Malaika, Aveion G.
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

DTF: Ditch the Façade is a safe space for honest conversations about adulthood, identity, and growth. Hosted by two Black women in their early 30s, the podcast explores what it really looks like to build a life you love while still healing, questioning, and evolving. From relationships and career pressure to family expectations, health, and joy, each episode invites listeners to release perfection and show up as they are. No perfection. No pretending. Just real life, real growth, and real talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Flights Not Feelings

    MAR 26

    Flights Not Feelings

    On this final episode of season one, we talk about traveling and our own experiences with getting away. When we hop that flight, are we running from problems or celebrating life? Dig deeper with us and prepare for what's to come! Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  2. Bodies!

    MAR 11

    Bodies!

    On this episode, we're focused on dismantling our negative thoughts and breathing life into body image, opening up about health scares, and giving yourself grace while healing! Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  3. FEB 25

    Black Women at Work

    On this episode we ditch the role of the "Strong Black Professional" and discuss imposter syndrome, overworking while underpaid, but also how to redefine uses on our own terms! Ft. another special guest! Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  4. Firstborn Daughters' Anonymous

    FEB 11

    Firstborn Daughters' Anonymous

    In this cross over episode with AJ from "The Smart Black Girl Podcast", we discuss what it's been like for us as firstborn daughters. How does it look and feel to be in a position we really didn't ask for? Join us in this reflective space and share your thoughts with us on all social media platforms @ditchthefacade Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  5. JAN 28

    Good Love and Growing Pains

    Join us this week as we discuss our thoughts on and experiences with healthy relationships after crushing heartbreaks and learning how to find peace after being in love that keeps you in survival mode. Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  6. JAN 14

    Era of Duality

    On this week's episode of Ditch The Facade we will discuss what it feels like when you're trying to keep life under control. We are getting into the act of balancing things like joy and struggle, success and stress, without the cloud of shame glooming over us. Tune in and follow on all social media platforms @ditchthefacade for more information and a deeper look into what it takes to bring our vision to you! Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Finally Did the Damn Thing

    In our first ever episode of DTF we discuss the journey of overcoming procrastination, fear, and perfectionism to finally start this labor of love that we are gifting to you, as well as other things in our lives. We hope that our listeners will find confidence and motivation in this episode to help push them toward getting over their own hurdles and accomplishing a goal that is meaningful to them! Follow us for more bts and life-style content on Instagram and TikTok @ditchthefacade. Music featured is by Bakhari Barker on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

DTF: Ditch the Façade is a safe space for honest conversations about adulthood, identity, and growth. Hosted by two Black women in their early 30s, the podcast explores what it really looks like to build a life you love while still healing, questioning, and evolving. From relationships and career pressure to family expectations, health, and joy, each episode invites listeners to release perfection and show up as they are. No perfection. No pretending. Just real life, real growth, and real talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ebony Malaika, Aveion G.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ebony Jackson, Aveion Goins-Newkirk
  • Show Website
    DTF: Ditch The Facade