Work Bae

Naana & Obie
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Work Bae

Clock out with two coworkers turned workbaes whose conversation goes beyond the water cooler. Join them as they navigate everything from pop culture to challenging each other to step outside of their comfort zones. Work Bae is where Naana and Obie drop their guards, crack jokes, and chop it up ... they may even shed a thug tear or two!

  1. Episode 60: Summertime

    JUN 3

    Episode 60: Summertime

    The weather is turning in NYC and outside is calling!! ☀️😎 Join your favorite Work Baes for the Season 4 finale as we chop it up about the power of doing things scared and the transformative magic that happens when we step outside our comfort zones. We hope this episode encourages you to live a life full of adventure and wonder. We're taking a little break but we won’t be gone for long ... stay tuned for an in person Work Bae mixer in a few weeks! 📆

    40 min
  2. Episode 59: Wanna Get To Know You

    MAY 20

    Episode 59: Wanna Get To Know You

    Your favorite Work Baes are back this week after recording two episodes with friend of the podcast Antoinette Henry from Around The Way Curls. Around The Way Curls has always been one of our favorite podcasts and it's always a pleasure to jump on with Antoinette and Shanti whenever we get the chance! 🙏🏿 We'll link the two episodes in the show notes below 👇🏿 This week we wanted to switch it up after Episode 58's heavy but very necessary conversation about grief and lighten things up a little bit with some fun Q&As courtesy of the popular card game, "We're Not Really Strangers". You'll be surprised by some of the things we still don't know about each other even after six years of friendship! 😲 Cheat Sheet Listen to Around The Way Curls Ep 348: Money, Morals & Culture & Ep 349: Can You Emasculate A Man? - t.ly/BviWB Follow Around The Way Curls on IG @aroundthewaycurls

    54 min
  3. Episode 58: These Days

    APR 29

    Episode 58: These Days

    Join us this week for a heartfelt episode exploring one of the most universal yet least understood emotions ... grief. On the heels of a once in a lifetime pandemic and with war waging throughout the world how do you make room for your personal tragedies ... for heartbreak or loss or the tension that comes from grieving what was and what may never be? Beyond the individual, how does grief impact us as a collective and what are some healthy ways to process it? All this and more on this week's episode of Work Bae. Cheat Sheet 1. "I'm a grief therapist. Here's the most damaging myth about loss and grieving" - TODAY (t.ly/-O8JF) 2. "Understanding Black grief" - University of Arizona (t.ly/NEKiq) 3. "Understanding Your Grief and the Grief of Others" - Good Grief (t.ly/_OdJc)

    1h 54m
  4. Episode 57: We Belong Together

    APR 22

    Episode 57: We Belong Together

    This week on Work Bae, Naana and Obie talk through the complexities and sometimes outright ridiculousness of the gender wars within the Black community. From examining historical legacies to dissecting contemporary societal pressures, we explore how gender dynamics shape relationships and our identities. Tune in as we confront some of the nuances and tensions driving this ongoing discussion and hear our thoughts on how to rise above the noise.

    1h 23m
  5. Episode 56: Burn It Down

    APR 15

    Episode 56: Burn It Down

    THERE'S A LOT GOING ON! 😵‍💫😩😭 Let’s dive into some of the current events shaping our world ... from political upheaval to cultural shifts, Naana and Obie explore some of the issues driving global conversations. Join your favorite Work Baes as we analyze, dissect, and discuss some of the headlines currently dominating the news cycle 🗞️

    1h 27m
  6. Episode 55: Lonely

    APR 8

    Episode 55: Lonely

    This week, Naana and Obie discuss the burgeoning loneliness epidemic that is plaguing millions of Americans here at home and impacting the lives of countless others globally as well. With social media at our fingertips, why are so many people experiencing loneliness today? What effects does loneliness have on us individually and as a collective? From fostering genuine relationships to navigating the digital age's impact on human connection, this episode offers invaluable guidance on understanding loneliness and how to cultivate fulfilling relationships IRL. We also share some actionable tips on uncovering your 'third place'—that sanctuary beyond home and work—where meaningful connections thrive. Tune in to rediscover the power of authentic human interaction in an increasingly isolated world.

    1h 31m
  7. Episode 54: Family Reunion

    MAR 31

    Episode 54: Family Reunion

    Twin, where have you been?! After two long years away, join your favorite Work Baes as they finally make their way back to the mic. In this catch-up episode, Naana and Obie reflect on some of the challenges, growth, and newfound perspectives they’ve taken on since we last heard from them. Tune in for a nostalgic yet refreshing conversation filled with laughter, introspection, and the promise of new beginnings.

    1h 8m
  8. Episode 53: Agape Ft. Antoinette Henry

    02/14/2022

    Episode 53: Agape Ft. Antoinette Henry

    Recently the concept of decentering romantic love has started to take hold as people. regardless of gender, have begun to prioritize being more fulfilled in other areas of their life. Antoinette Henry from @aroundthewaycurls joins Naana this week to share what decentering romantic love has meant to them while still exploring how to build romance in their lives while single 💖 Who says the two always have to exist together? Join us this week as the ladies jump into a discussion about love and all of the different forms it takes on in our lives. No Cupid's bow required 🏹 Cheat Sheet: Follow Antoinette @ instagram.com/antoinettewashere Tune in to ATWC @ instagram.com/aroundthewaycurls "Real Love" by Sharon Salzberg - www.sharonsalzberg.com/reallove

    1h 19m
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Clock out with two coworkers turned workbaes whose conversation goes beyond the water cooler. Join them as they navigate everything from pop culture to challenging each other to step outside of their comfort zones. Work Bae is where Naana and Obie drop their guards, crack jokes, and chop it up ... they may even shed a thug tear or two!

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  • Creator
    Naana & Obie
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Work Bae

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