
Bittersweet Podcast
Spice up your week with the Bittersweet Podcast, hosted by Wintana. Get ready for more laughs, juicy dilemmas, deep dives into life, relationships, dating, pop culture, and so much more.
Episodes
161 episodes
“African Gangs”- What’s Really Happening with Youth in Australia? with Abraham Kuol
This week, I sit down with Abraham Kuol — Associate Research Fellow and PhD Candidate in Criminology at Deakin University — to unpack the rise in youth violence in Melbourne, par...
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1:23:43

Influencer Drama, AI Therapy and Parents Hating Your Man with Sinit
This week we’re joined by Melbourne's favourite content creator, professional yapper, and fellow East African babe, Sinit! We dive into the Anna Paul x Mikaela Testa drama, how ChatGPT is slowly becoming everyone’s therapist and bestie, why we ...
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1:12:25

Life lessons with Two Broke Chicks
We’re still in Sydney, and this week, we’re joined by two Aussie icons—Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen, the besties behind Two Broke Chicks! We chat about the biggest lessons they’ve learned in their 20s, the realities of navigating life as bo...
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Black Culture, Ego In The Industry & Matching Tattoos with B Wise
In this episode of Bittersweet, we sit down with Sydney-based rapper and artist B Wise for an unfiltered conversation about music, culture, and growth. We dive into his life and upbringing in and how it shaped his journey. The challenges of col...
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Changing Your Type, Breaking Toxic Cycles & Intentional Dating with Susie Kim Love
This week, we sat down with relationship and intimacy coach Susie Kim to unpack the struggles of dating and what it really takes to build healthy relationships. From breaking toxic cycles to healing past wounds, we got into all the jui...
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Shooting Your Shot, Building In Your City, and Dining Solo ft Noor
The duo you love to see is back! This week, we’re joined by Noor from The Disruption Podcast for a conversation full of laughs, hot takes, and real talk. We get into the art of shooting your shot, whether you can truly make it in your city (or ...
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Entrepreneurship & God’s Timing with Zarah Garbrah
On this episode of Bittersweet Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Embrace Your Frizzique, Zarah Garbrah. As the founder and director of a curly haircare brand, Zarah shares her inspiring journey of building her business from the gr...
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Burnout, Busy Girl's and Smelly Friends with Nasalifya Namwinga
This week, I caught up with Nasalifya Namwinga, a senior clinical psychologist and co-founder of Pola Practice, a leading mental health and well-being consultancy based in Melbourne. We dived deep into burnout—what causes it, how to navigate it...
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The Realities of Motherhood, Rejection to Resilience & Disrespectful Men with Lorraine Morena
In this episode, we sit down with beauty and lifestyle content creator Lorraine Morena, a force to be reckoned with in the digital space. Lorraine opens up about her journey to becoming a creator, the resilience it takes to keep going in...
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Love Languages, Anna Paul Controversy & Receding hairlines
"We’re BACK and we’ve missed you! This week, we’re catching up with fellow yapper, content queen, and marketing girlie Brooke aka @ewwitsbrooke. We’re diving into all things pop culture—Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime moment, the Anna Paul...
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New Year, Lessons and First Impressions with Milena B
Happy New Year Ya'll! We're kicking off 2025 with a bang, joined by one of our favourite returning guests, the incredible Milena B! In this episode, we dive into your questions about lessons learned, personal growth, and what’s next for the yea...
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Creating Community, Bi-curious Men & Complimenting Your Friend’s Partner ft. Matisse Laida
ANNOUNCEMENTS!This episode is in collaboration with Finesse Store, Australia’s premier women’s sneaker destination. You can get 10% off any item by using the BITTERSWEET. Our en...
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IJALE on Music, Men & Women Friendships, and Adult Friendships
In this episode, we had a great conversation with IJALE, the Nigerian Australian producer, vocalist, and triple j Unearthed Audio Content Producer. We discussed his journey into the music industry, how he’s diversified his skills, and wh...
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Inclusivity, Wifey Duties & Keeping Secrets with Tatenda Luna
This week, we caught up with Tatenda Luna, a Melbourne-based content creator and beauty fanatic, to chat about her journey in the content creation world. We got into brand trips, the not-so-glam side of inclusivity, and the wage gap in the infl...
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Dr Umar Ifatunde on Pan-Africanism, Black Love & Wigs vs Natural
https://www.youtube.com/@bittersweet.podcastThis week, we caught up with the one and only Dr. Umar Ifatunde, and trust us, ...
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Island Life, Adult Stars & New Directions
We’re joined by content creator and diversity activist Jeff Kissubi for an inspiring and unfiltered conversation. Jeff takes us on a journey through his upbringing in the breathtaking Seychelles, his path to becoming a model, and how he found h...
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WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT, EVOLVING WITH YOUR BRAND AND GENTLE PARENTING
In this week's episode, we're joined by the incredible Saarah Akoojee, event curator, vibe creator, creative director, and founder of events and cultural platform,
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Baecations vs. Friend Trips, Bonding with Parents and Judging Jobs
This week, we’re joined by some OGs and our faves, Rayvo and Damian from Talking Trophies! After a few years, the boys are finally back on the podcast, and this conversation goes in every direction. We dive into what it’s like to share...
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LOCATION SHARING, GHOST STORIES & SIDE HUSTLES
This week, I catch up with my bestie and content creator Milena B! We dive into our favourite festive movies, share spooky ghost stories, and chat about Issa Rae’s new movie One of Them Days with Keke Palmer and SZA. Plus, we swap our ...
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NEW MUSIC, STAYING GROUNDED AND REKINDLING FRIENDSHIPS W/ LIHINI ROSE
In this episode, we sit down with Sydney-based multi-talented artist, Lihini Rose to explore her journey in music, the influences that shaped her unique style, and the role spirituality plays ...
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PROMISELAND RECAP, YUNG FILLY & OUTSIDE ALL SUMMER
This week, the girls are back in the studio! Rahel returns, and we’re joined by Ruta. We dive into all the Promiseland Festival shenanigans, sharing the highs and lows, favourite artists, and the full Gold Coast experience. We also touch on the...
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ACTING, ROMANTIC LANGUAGES AND INTERRACIAL DATING
This week’s episode is part 2 of our incredible conversation with the talented Melbourne-based actor, writer, and all-around creative, Ras Samuel, known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) and several other films and plays. We...
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TOXIC FAMILY, CHANGING YOUR LIFE AND DIDDY CASE
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains content about domestic violence (DV).This week’s episode is part 1 of an incredible conversation with the talented Melbourne-based actor, writer, and all-around creative, Ras Samuel, known f...
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SHXTSNGIGS, ICESPICE & CLEOTRAPA & OUTGROWING FRIENDS
This week, we caught up with the talented choreographer and creative, Chantal Bala. We discussed pop culture controversies, including ShxtsNGigs hosts James and Fuhad, who faced backlash for laughing at racist jokes made by comedian Andrew Schu...
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MARRIAGE, SASSY MEN & CHANGING VALUES FT DANIEL OLASOJI
This week, we caught up with the chief himself, content creator, podcaster, and community leader Daniel Olasoji, to talk all things pre-marital counselling and marriage, sassy men's behaviour, and partners switching up their values. We also div...
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