Sis, Please!
Satta and Jaretta are two black millennial women who discuss topics like navigating dating, marriage, motherhood and busy careers. What makes them unique? Their different perspectives on life, love (and everything in between) based on their nearly 10-year age difference. And one other thing: they used to share a bunk bed growing up. Yes, these Queens aren't just sister friends. They are truly sisters. Listen in as Satta and Jaretta share their life experiences and journeys as black women in their 30s and invite you to share yours, as well. Welcome to the fam, and welcome to Sis, Please! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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Season Finale Sis, Let Me Ask You Something!
06/01/2023
Season Finale Sis, Let Me Ask You Something!
Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 for Sis, Please! If you havenβt listened to all the episodes, make sure to check them out. And if youβve been a loyal listener throughout the season, go back and listen again. There are sure to be some gems you missed. In this season finale episode, we interview each other. We ask each other questions like whether youβd choose Big D*ck Energy over financial security and what conversation weβd love to have with our future self. Plus, we share our most embarrassing moments (hint: they involve a wig and marijuana edibles). To learn the answers, join us as we discuss: Market Adjustments Refinancing Hungover Celebrations Edibles Building Generational Wealth BDE Micro P*nis Abbott Elementary Wig incidents The Leadership Compass Nelson Mandela Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: What questions would you ask Satta and Jaretta? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Do You Gotta Have Faith?
05/25/2023
Do You Gotta Have Faith?
Miss Manners says to never talk about Money, Politics or Religion. Well, Miss Manners needs to cover her ears because Satta and Jaretta are taking a deep dive into the topic of religion. As Jaretta shares her Pentecostal beliefs, Satta shares why she has found solace as a "None." With Black Americans moving away from faith, join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss: Pentecostal Faith Baptism Colonizers Slavery NONES Morality The Bible Creation The Big Bang Christianity Pro Life The Great Commission Missionaries Jenifer Lewis Black Jesus Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Do you find yourself leaning more towards a religion or spirituality? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Thou Shall Learn From My 20s
05/18/2023
Thou Shall Learn From My 20s
Academy-Award winning actress Regina King had this to say about her 20s: βI feel like Iβm so much more interesting now, as a soon-to-be-50-year-old woman, than I was at 25. I can bring so much more to the table. You may not have the stamina that you had at 25, but what you know now? So much better.β King is right. In your 20s, youβre just beginning to figure things out. This decade of life is about making stupid mistakes β but not to the point where you never recover from them. In your 30s, you often get to know yourself more and life gets better. If, like King suggests, life is more interesting after your 20s, then maybe we all get more interesting as we age. In this episode, Satta, 38, and Jaretta, 31, recap the foolishness of their 20s and the commandments they want to live by in their 30s (and beyond). They also discuss: People Pleasing Infidelity Long Distance Relationships The Great Recession Age Gaps Authenticity Friendships Accountability Fiscally stable Meditation Healthy Eating Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: What life lessons did you learn in your 20s? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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We Black Y'all! Bridging the Gap Between Africans and Black Americans
05/11/2023
We Black Y'all! Bridging the Gap Between Africans and Black Americans
Black people are not a monolith. From Black Americans who were born in the States to Africans who came to the U.S. a few years ago, the Diaspora is incredibly diverse. Unfortunately, sometimes our differences create social distance between us, even though we share a fundamental thing in common: weβre all Black. Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss: The history of Liberia First Generation Cape Verdeans Jollof Rice Fufu Cultural Vernacular African American Vernacular English N-word Liberian Tribes Us vs Them Beauty Standards Dating Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Are you open to the opportunity to hear all types of Black experiences? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Is Black Excellence Exhausting Black People
05/04/2023
Is Black Excellence Exhausting Black People
When you think of the term Black Excellence, what comes to mind? Prestige. Class. The Best of the Best. These are the words that are usually assigned to people who exude Black Excellence. People like the Obamas, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Oprah. But what if Black Excellence is something to strive for AND harmful to the community? The increased pressure of having to be the best can be exhausting. What happens when systematic racism has us believing the only way to be "good enough" when your Black, is to be excellent? Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss: The Obamas The Huxtables Celebrating Black People Legacy Unrealistic Expectations Ubuntu Systemic Racism Respectability Politics Black Athletes Individualism The Collective Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: How do you achieve "Black Excellence" in your daily life? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a Crackers In Soup, LLC production.
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Living a Soft Life in a Hard World
04/27/2023
Living a Soft Life in a Hard World
Say goodbye to the narrative of the "Strong Black Woman." Black women working numerous jobs while being emotional caregivers and keeping up with our family duties has exhausted us. The indoctrination of "I'll sleep when I die" is as old as pensions and CDs. Now, after seeing generations of Black women work themselves into exhaustion and mental health crisis and after experiencing the Covid shut-down, millennials are deciding the hard lifestyle is not for them. They are striving for that soft life. A life that puts relaxation and mental wellbeing first. Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss: What does the "soft life" mean? Boundaries Burnout Girl Boss Quiet Quitting Gently Employed Toxic Productivity Over-Achievement Mindset Black Girl Luxury Therapy Vacations Physical Activity Wellness Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Are you about that soft life? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Black People Need Therapy - Literally with Margaret McComiskey
04/20/2023
Black People Need Therapy - Literally with Margaret McComiskey
Henrietta Lacks. The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Microaggressions and racial trauma. These are just some of the reasons Black people have a distrust of the medical and mental health profession. About 25% of Black people seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white Americans. Despite lower rates of major depressive episodes than the U.S. population overall, mental health disorders have increased in Black youth and adults over the last decade. Rates also surged during the pandemic. The bottom line? Weβre in desperate need of therapy but are very reluctant to receive treatment. In this episode, Satta and Jaretta speak with Margaret (Frempong) McComiskey, MSW, LICSW, a licensed therapist and clinical social worker who believes therapy is for everyone, especially Black folks. Gaining the capacity to face complicated, and oftentimes, frightening emotions is one of the bravest things you can do for yourself and the ones you love, McComiskey says. Join Satta, Jaretta, and Margaret as they discuss: Psychotherapy Social Work Talk Therapy Compassionate Black Church Cursed Generational Trauma Black Men Cultural Competency Finding a Therapist Affordable Therapy Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Has therapy worked for you? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! Learn more about United Paths here: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: Facebook: Follow Margaret McComiskey: Instagram: ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Protect Black Women, or Nah?
04/13/2023
Protect Black Women, or Nah?
From LSUβs Angel Reese catching flack for her βyou canβt see meβ gesture during the national championship game to the backlash Megan Thee Stallion received during the Tory Lanez shooting case, there are so many examples of the ways Black women are misunderstood and disrespected. Time and time again, history shows Black women we are not worth protecting. And that our physical and psychological safety are often at risk. From the staggering statistic that 40 percent of all missing persons cases are people of color but significantly underrepresented in news coverage to the lack of justice given to Black women who are domestic violence and sexual assault victims, we are always seen as the problem. Although this episode was taped prior to LSU Tigers winning the national championship, this conversation is absolutely relevant to that situation. As the saying goes, "Same π©, different day"! Join Satta and Jaretta as they discuss: Misogynoir Malcolm X Megan Thee Stallion Domestic Violence Chris Brown Psychological Safety Emmett Till Community Manosphere Me Too Movement Trauma Maternal Mortality Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Who do you feel protects you as a Black woman? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Why Is College So Damn Expensive?
04/06/2023
Why Is College So Damn Expensive?
The "Magic Carpet to the Middle Class." That was the slogan for the GI Bill, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law in 1944. The bill gave World War II veterans money to fund a college education β introducing and cementing the idea that a college education leads to financial success. But as colleges become more expensive, the average college graduate is leaving not only with a degree, but with thousands of dollars in debt. As Satta and Jaretta discuss their experiences attending postsecondary schools and their financial obligations to attend those schools, they also explore the government's decision to forgive student loans. And yes, the sisters have very different opinions on the matter. After all is said and done, they explore the question: "Were our student loans even worth it"? Join them as they discuss: Student Loans Student Loan Debt Education Policy Journalism Bachelor's Degree Graduate's Degree Student Loan Debt Relief Stimulus PPP Loans Community College Trade Schools Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Were your student loans worth it to you? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Body Image: Into the Thick of It
03/30/2023
Body Image: Into the Thick of It
Thereβs often this preconceived notion that aging gracefully is built into Black womenβs genetic code. Weβve all heard the age-old adage, βBlack Donβt Crack.β But the truth is, it does if you donβt take care of it. As Satta and Jaretta navigate their 30s, theyβve started to ask themselves how far theyβre willing to go to maintain (or change) what they have. Plastic surgery is becoming normalized, and in the era of BBLs, whatβs wrong with a little nip-tuck? In this episode, the sisters explore what it means to age with grace, dealing with body-shaming aunties, potentially going under the knife, and societyβs ever-changing definition of beauty, as well as: Aging Weight Maintenance Nutrition Working Out Body Image Peloton Cesarean Mindful Eating Heart Disease Lizzo Body Positivity Botox Minimally Invasive Surgery Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: If you had the means, would you consider surgery to have the body image you envision? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Should We All Live the Huxtables' Dream?
03/23/2023
Should We All Live the Huxtables' Dream?
In the '80s, most families tuned in on Thursday nights to watch the "The Cosby Show" which featured Bill Cosby as an obstetrician married to a lawyer. They were raising five children in a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, New York. They were the quintessential upper-middle class Black American family. But what they didn't show is racial divide, white flight and having to be overly cautious as "the other" neighbor or speaking to your child about being the "only one" in their classroom. Besides the price of the land and the house, what is the additional cost to being upwardly mobile as a Black family? Join us as we discuss what it means to be affluent and Black, as well as: Black Excellence Regan Reform Upward Mobilities Racism White Flight Property Value Black Lives Matter Psychological Safety Reverse Migration Atlanta Adultification Cultural Responsive Teaching Honorable Mentions by Helena Andrews-Dyer Question of the Episode: Would you choose racial diversity or a majority white neighborhood to raise your child(ren)? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Social Media Ain't Your Therapist
03/16/2023
Social Media Ain't Your Therapist
We all spend way too much time on social media and how we use the platform differs, especially if youβre a younger or older millennial. Some people use it to flex and others use it to vent. Jaretta and Satta have dramatically different approaches to social media, contributing to why some of their online posts have led to offline arguments between the sisters. Join us as we discuss the upside and downside of social media, as well as: MySpace Gen Z Facebook Social Media anxiety Connection YouTube University Social Justice Algorithms Christian Cooper The Shade Room Tagging Cyber Security Privacy Settings Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: How much do YOU post on social media? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Motherhood Is Not For The Weak
02/19/2023
Motherhood Is Not For The Weak
From being a chauffer to appointment scheduler to nutritionist to educator, the hats one wears in the busiest non-monetary paid position can topple you over if you aren't careful. And it only makes things worse when your client is demanding but doesn't have the capacity to express their needs, desires and wants. But alas, THIS IS MOTHERHOOD! And when your child wraps their arms around you and says 'I love you' all of the overwhelm slips away...for about 2.2 seconds until you are putting out another fire. Join us, Satta and Jaretta, as we discuss not only the beautiful parts of motherhood but also: Swimming Lessons Gentle Parenting Verbalizing Emotions Family Support Unpaid Labor Partner Support Outsourcing Generational Differences Mothers of Black Sons Adultification of Black children Culturally Competent Older Mothers Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: How do YOU make motherhood easier? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart and former journalist, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Why Modern Dating Is For The Birds
02/19/2023
Why Modern Dating Is For The Birds
What does finding love look like in your 30s? From Tinder and Hinge to Bumble and Christian Mingle, modern dating isnβt for the meek. Jaretta understands this all too well. Sheβs been in this βwastelandβ trying to find a partner, while Satta has been married for the past nine years and completely out of the dating game. But that doesnβt mean she hasnβt had her own dating disasters. Join us, Jaretta and Satta, as we discuss not only the pitfalls of trying to find a partner but also: Social Media Actively dating Me Season Christian Dating Dating boundaries Dating apps Burner phones Manosphere Integrity Christian Mingle Bad dates Celibacy Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: What was your craziest dating story? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart and former journalist, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Beyonce Told Me to Quit My Job, So I Did
02/23/2023
Beyonce Told Me to Quit My Job, So I Did
To say these last three years have been riddled with challenges is an understatement. However, it has also forced us into awareness. We asked ourselves questions like: βHow are we taking care of our souls?β βWhere aren't we being appreciated?β βWhat can I do to change my environment?β And then the answers to all three questions came, as they often do, from the Queen herself: the omnificent BeyonceΜ. So, I, Jaretta, quit my damn job! Join us, Jaretta and Satta, as we discuss not only why I quit my job but also: Self care Prioritizing mental health Pandemic Non-profit education Code switching Microaggressions Therapy Anxiety Prayer Scarcity mindset The Great Recession Job security Stress management White privilege Performative allyship Honorable Mentions by Beyonce by Michelle Obama Question of the Episode: What was your BOSS move? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Welcome to Sis, Please!
02/23/2023
Welcome to Sis, Please!
Welcome to the first episode of Sis, Please! We are Satta and Jaretta, two black millennial women who discuss topics like navigating dating, marriage, motherhood and busy careers. What makes us unique? Our different perspectives on life, love (and everything in between) based on our nearly 10-year age difference. And one other thing: we used to share a bunk bed growing up. We aren't just sister friends. We are truly sisters. Join us as we discuss: Why we started the podcast Safe Spaces Millennial Women First Generation Immigrants West African Cultural Differences Dating Apps Marriage Black Don't Crack Student Loan Debt Faith YOLO Social Media Honorable Mentions Question of the Episode: Who was your favorite person growing up? Share with us your answer via email or in a review wherever you listened to this episode! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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Sis, Please Trailer
02/09/2023
Sis, Please Trailer
Satta and Jaretta are two black millennial women who discuss topics like navigating dating, marriage, motherhood and busy careers. What makes them unique? Their different perspectives on life, love (and everything in between) based on their nearly 10-year age difference. And one other thing: they used to share a bunk bed growing up. Yes, these Queens aren't just sister friends. They are truly sisters. Listen in as Satta and Jaretta share their life experiences and journeys as black women in their 30s and invite you to share yours, as well. Welcome to the fam, and welcome to Sis, Please! ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ This podcast is hosted and sponsored by Satta Sarmah Hightower and Jaretta Konneh. When Satta isn't sharing her life experiences with Jaretta, she works in content marketing and helps technology & financial services companies powerfully convey their message. A storyteller at heart, Satta has a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. When Jaretta isn't dealing with the craziness of dating apps, she works as a non-profit professional. She has a master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. ππ©πΎπ§πΎπ©πΎβπ¦°π©πΎβπ¦±π±πΎββοΈπΈπΎπ©πΎββοΈπ©πΎβππ©πΎβπ«π§πΎπ Follow Sis, Please on these social media platforms: Have you had an experience that you would love to share in a safe space? Satta and Jaretta invite you to email them at and tell them about it. They may even share your experience (you can remain anonymous) on an upcoming episode. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share this podcast with a friend. We all have a Sis that needs to be reminded their perspective is valuable. Song Credit: Bestie by Fiskayet This is a production.
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