Stay In The Sun
Stay In The Sun is a bi-weekly audio series from the POV of two Caribbean American M.S.W. (Master's of Social Work) millennials Toni (@FatBlackLuxury) and Alexis (@FromAlexisNicole) who met while working on behalf of Black and Brown women & femmes. After building sisterhood, engaging in much needed turn ups, culture dialogue, and shared truths, Toni and Alexis decided to share these thoughts and create a space for some Black girl politicking and joy. Listen as Toni and Alexis give culturally responsive commentary on news, music, politics, current events, scholarship, and whatever our personal lives throw at us. In each episode we’ll dive into aspects of our identities and will engage in conversation on what it’s like navigating life as a Black millennial. There will be plenty of laughs, cultural colloquialisms, and guests who will be able to provide more to the conversation.Hopefully you'll grow with us and we'll grow with you! Follow Us on Twitter & IG: @StayintheSunPod
Episodes
43 episodes
[Episode 43] Dads Be Niggas Too.
In this episode, Toni and Alexis reflect on their relationships with their fathers. Happy Fathers Day!
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[Episode 42] If You Don't Like Black Women & Femmes Then Just Say That!
[Content Warning: mentions os sexual harassment & coercion]In this episode, we're getting real about misogynoir in our lives, how sexism shows up in Dancehall, and queerphobia and femmephobia in the Black community and more. Join us...
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[Episode 41] Who Said That?
We're celebrating 4/20, welcoming in Taurus SZN, talking Viola Davis' role in the new Showtime series The First Lady as Michelle Obama (spoiler alert: It's a no for us dawg!) and we discuss Zaya Wade and PDA w/ her teenage boo. Pull up a seat a...
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[Episode 40] Oh, To Be Young.
In this episode we unintentionally tribute to our youth. Join us as we talk reflections in growing up, different silly or funny moments from our childhoods but also what traumas still lurk in the background from our childhoods. We then take a d...
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[Episode 39] Binge Watching & Reflecting.
In this episode, we're talking all things that we're binge watching! From shows in the late 90's to early 200's and current day we're covering it all. BET has us binge watching New York Undercover, Hulu has us binge watching College Hill and Ba...
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[Episode 38] When In St. Lucia.
We're back from our girls trip and much needed R&R time in St. Lucia! Join us as we take you on the journey and recap the amazing time we had on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia. We also discuss what spring time and cleaning means...
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[Episode 37] The Artist Aint Artisting.
Are there any Gen Z superstars other than Lizzo, Cardi B, and BTS? What do you think are the makings of modern day superstars and what are the recipes we're clearly missing these days? Join us this week as we discuss the Season 5 premiere of Sn...
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[Episode 36] Pleasure Party Featuring KIMBRITIVE.
It's Galentine's Day and we're loving on ourselves, each other, community, and Black women and femmes. Join us as we are in conversation with KIMBRITIVE, a sexual health and wellness digital space led by Black women experts creating space for B...
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[Episode 35] A Whole Love Language.
In this episode, Alexis and Toni are talking all things love and love languages. With Valentine's and Galentine's Day right around the corner we wanted to center all things love, pleasure, desire, and passion. Join us as we take a deep dive in ...
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[Episode 34] Back To Basics.
Happy 2022! We don't know if we're better but we know we're back! We're back from our two month hiatus and although COVID and Omricon is ravaging our communities - we are trying to hold onto our peace and joy. In this episode, we're discussing ...
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[Episode 33] Just A Lil' Insecure.
We are 3 episodes deep into the Insecure final season. In this episode, Toni (@fatblackluxury) and Alexis dig into the first three episodes discussing imposter syndrome, relationships and frienships, meeting out goals a we approach our 30's, th...
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[Episode 32] Don't Pressure Me, Sis.
GIRLLLLL. In this episode, we're discussing the Travis Scott and the devastated aftermath and incidents of ASTROWORLD Festival, celebrating the release of The Harder They Fall and also critiquing the colorism and fatphobia of Stagec...
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[Episode 31] Okay Now That We're All Caught Up.
Whew! We are back after a taking a much needed month off. Even though we're back, we are leaving again. In this episode Alexis and Toni share about their recent trips, catch up with each other, and share their time at Miami Carnival 2021. It wa...
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[Episode 30] Spiritual & Sexual.
Whoever told you spiritual and sexual health don't go hand in hand, they lied! In this episode, we are sharing pieces of our healing and spiritual wellness journey, how we take care of ourselves, our journey's with God and how we prepare oursel...
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[Episode 29] It's Giving Working Class.
Before we begin, repeat after us: I can not budget my way out of working class or poor. Whew! In this episode, Alexis and Toni (@FatBlackLuxury) tackle the topic of being working class as they reflect on their childhood and adult lives as they ...
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[Episode 28] Just Checking In, Sis.
Millenials are really stuck between a rock and a hard place sometimes and trust us, this global pandemic, political madness, and everything else does not make it anymore easier. In this episode, Alexis and Toni (@FatBlackLuxury) take some to ju...
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[Episode 27] Unpack It Neow.
The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. In this episode of Stay In the Sun, we are unpacking it NEOW. This episode we discuss the ways free Black people often intimidate other Black people who can't begin to imagine that fre...
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[Episode 26] I'm In A Romantic Mood.
*Sings in key of Spice* I'M IN A ROMANTIC MOOD, I'M TALKING TO MY BABY AND ACTING RUDE! Are you romantic? How would you define romance? Toni and Alexis get together to chat about their love languages, how they've experienced or haven't ex...
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[Episode 25] Leaving Our Mark.
As we reflect on our 1 year anniversary and the proudest moments along with the challenging moments that got us here over the past 12 months, Toni and Alexis also share their appreciation and reflections on the passing of The Grapevine's, Ayesh...
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[Episode 24] Run That Back.
WE'RE BACK!!! After taking some much needed time to ground ourselves in summer time, we're back to give you our insight on all the things that's been keeping the culture going 'round. In this episode, Toni (@fatblackluxury) and Alexis dig into ...
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[Episode 23] Whose Gaze Is It Anyway?
Alexis and Toni are heading back to CARNIVAL ROAD! Miami Carnival is a GO for 2021 and yall know your girls are coming to mash it up, shell it dung, and tun it ovah! Bonnets, Ari Lennox, BET Award Nominations. Whew, what gaze are we all perform...
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[Episode 22] You Violated Girl Code? Don't Do That.
Toni's back from her birthday trip to Jamaica, Alexis is revisiting astrology with an old bae, and we're giving you insight and feedback as social workers engaging young people and coworkers through burnout and decolonizing our workspaces. We l...
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[Episode 21] Ya'll Love To Hate Lizzo.
Why Lizzo can't just be great?! In this episode Alexis and Toni play a quick game of This or That choosing between everything Snowfall vs Power to traveling vs staycations. Toni share her exciting bday plans as she celebrates Taurus seaso...
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[Episode 20] What's Love Got To Do With It?
What's Love Got To Do With It? When yall find out, let us know. This week we discussed gender based violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Toni and Alexis discusses the importan...
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[Episode 19] Gaslighting? You Can Keep That.
If you've ever been personally victimized by gaslighting, raise your hand or blink. This is a safe place! This episode Toni (@fatblackluxury) and Alexis (@fromalexisnicole) discusses things that just don't make sense and the gaslighting that of...
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