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Meg Talks with BBC 1Xtra Radio host and personality Remi Burgz.
This link up was way overdue as I haven't caught up with my bro in ages and Remi's life has been moving very quickly.
We get into a solid vibes n reasoning session deep diving into the past 12 months - media career success and inner personal growth.
Remi is reppin for the mascs hard in mainstream media, as one of the first black masc presenting people to secure BBC 1Xtra's Drive Time Show, appearing as a guest on Celebrity Master Chef and TV quiz game Master Mind.
This Weeks Topic:
- Following my dream into Radio & TV as black presenting person
- My solo trip to a couples destination
- Finding myself vs wearing a mask
- Knowing what spaces and people are not for you
- Making life choices when everything is changing
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Meg Talks with the community's sweetheart Mariella Collins who hosts one of LDN's only Queer mixers for people of colour. Best believe this week's episode is on point!!
FLXRT is known for creating the impeccable vibes and spaces, designed for people looking to build intentional romantic and platonic connections. Its giving low-key demure energy.
We know that fitness environments can get a bit techy and don't really cater for queer comfortability. So Mariella and Roxxxan founded WXMNS WRLD a fitness collective offering women within the community a place to workout together, classes and fitness events.
This Weeks Topics:
- Staying friends with ex's
- Dating etiquette and expectations in 2024
- Can you date whilst broke?
- Does fitness affect your romantic life?
- Separating the Gym from fitness
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Meg Talks & Tee Ali bring you another episode from the mini series of Giggles & Galivanting.
I had alot to get off of my chest this week and did not hold back.
This Weeks Topics:
- Are your friends obligated to support you as a creative or business owner?
- Hypercritical Christians with the Bible Bashing
-Recognising the signs when a relationship & partner isn't good for you
- The prevelence of domestice abuse in relationships prepertrated by mascs, studs & trans men
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Meg Talks with Comedian, Actress, Presenter & Host Thanyia More.
This week peeps I came correct with another high vibe convo, Thanyia has an incredible personality and sense of humour. Sis has racked up the media accolades so it's only right that we unpack the person behind the talent.
Winner of the National Funny Women Awards 2018, comic featured on Mo Gilligan's Black & Funny Show, Several appearances on BBC, Channel 4, ITV2 & BBC Radio.
This Weeks Topics:
- Journey Into Comedy & Mainstream Television
- Comedy Vs Dating and Friendships
- The Connection Between Laughter & Trauma
- Knowing When to Say No To Opportunities (Baby Reindeer)
- Chasing/Craving Success Makes You Vulnerable
= Learning To Measure Your Own Success Vs External Validation
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We are back with another episode of Giggles and Gallivanting hosted by yours truly Meg Talks & Tee Ali. The mini series were we share our social commentary and wildly inappropriate stories.
This week we share the sweet flagrant tales from our last night out partying, the time when I got caught up with a next mans wife, etc etc...basically skulldugery at its finest!!!
Excuse the audio only, Dropbox wanted to hold the visual files hostage!! We sat in this episode thinking to archive it and charge it to the game. But the Meg'Dems said free up the audio, so here it is.
This episode is not for the sensitibe or faint heart -
Meg Talks with Artist Partnership Manager at Tiktok and Sound on Global.
Parris has solidified their name across the UK creative and corporate music industry through talent, character & natural flare. What I love about Parris is that they have made big moves but still remain authentic in their connection and contribution to the culture.
Parris is the person behind the rap show Oi Tiktok featuring big energy artists like Potter Payper and Ms Banks.
P has worked some interesting partnerships with the likes Wingstop, Stormzy, Digga D, Cat Burns, Tion Wayne & ArrDee.
This week we talk up the tings, topics inc:
- Unpacking 16 yr career in the music industry - it is and isn't what it seems.
- What it means to be Black Queer & Non Binary in corporate music.
- Having a personal identity outside of your career.
- Respect & hard work over compromising personal morals.
- Is music partly to blame for the culture's social issues?
- Is the music industry as problematic as it seems?
- Staying principled - How do people get so caught up & lost in the creative world of music?
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Meg Talks with the heartbeat of Black British Queer culture, Lady Phyll Opoku - Gyimah. The founder of the worlds biggest Black Pride event blessed us with wisdom, stories and inspiration.
Many of us know Phyll for her leadership, advocacy and the curation of UK Black Pride. I kick off the episode unpacking the backstory of this icon, then in typical fashion tap into some interesting topics.
This Weeks Topics:
- UK Black Pride in The Making & Now
- Coming Out & Putting it All On The Line
- Parenthood & Queerness
- Success, Focus & Building a World Renowned Brand/Event
- Travel Stories: I nearly Came & Dies Skiing
- When Phyll Met Spice the Dancehall Artist
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Meg Talks with events producer and dancer Valerie Lynne.
Valerie Lynn and her team host one of the hottest all girl events in the USA, GRLZonly LA and recently launched the event in the UK.
Me and the mandem had a time galivanting at the LDN launch party, it was a BIG mood and did not disappoint, so you know I was gassed for the conversation.
Valerie has a track record of working in nightlife, events production and professional dancing with some big brands. You lot are in for a treat with this interview.
This Weeks Topics:
- Growing up in the States, Latin American culture
- Coming out in a Cuban Catholic family
- Following your passion vs family expectations
- Personal sacrifices for personal professional gain
- Finically broke times
- The curator of Grlzonly UK & Grlzonly LA
- Professional dancing and managing high profile events -
Meg Talks with OG Courts (The second link up)
After a string of exceptional moves, including the launch of Studs Need Love 2, I catch up with my good friend OG Courts, the conversation a lot of you have been waiting for. When you leave us two up to our own devices in front of a microphone, best believe your in for a treat. (check out pt1 - June 2022)
As a content creator, host/public speaker, events producer and fitness fanatic, Courts keeps me on my toes to stay consistent and true to myself, so it's only right that I loudly celebrate my dahg in the mist of her success.
This weeks topic:
- Studs Need Love 2 - The side you of the event you didn't see.
- Decorum and social etiquette
- Inner Growth & Understanding - How we contribute to our own problems and set backs in life.
- When studs/mascs emotionally meltdown or begin to shut down at home - Femmes/Masc Love.
- Anti social antics at the family function - Nuerodiversity at its finest (antics)
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Meg Talks x Tee Ali - Mini Series
You guys loved the shenanigans, foolery and dynamic in the last interview with Tee so much so that Tee and I decided to host a short series to bring you more goodness and galavanting.
I warn you, this series is not for the faint hearted LOL....we are turning up the thermostat to outrageous and out of order!!!! We will be covering topical conversations, dilemmas, social commentary and story times.
You can expect 1 classic MTO interview, plus 1 mini series episode with Tee per month.
This weeks topics:
- Studs Need Love 2 event review
- The best way to approach a woman in a club
- Whining in clubs whilst in a relationship, expectations - etiquette
- Do dating apps work beyond hookup culture?
- Masc presenting pregnancies & family planning (Meg needs to grow up)
- Story time - Scandalous antics caught on camera and sent to the mrs. -
Meg Talks with Pro Boxer, Dj and Singer Monique - Buxy.
We get into a very honest conversation talking about bouncing back after struggling with body confidence issues, toxic relationships and public embarrassment in the media.
This weeks topics:
- The pressure of gaining weight in a relationship & insecurities
- Weight loss journey & body dysmorphia
- When your mental health starts to spiral & depression
- Womens Pro boxing
- How it feels to really loose a fight
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Meg Talks with DJ, Host and long time friend Tee Ali. This has to be one of the funniest episodes I have recorded in a while, on the backdrop of some sensible episodes, we were not serious at all.
This weeks episode does not disappoint :
- Growing up in Phillie vs Living in LDN.
- Analysing the difference between UK masc presenting to the Studs in the States - The Studs of LA yeh or nah?
- Are Americans generally more hype and smokey than Brits?
- Reminiscing on the good ol' scandalous days of working in IKEA.
- The everybody is a DJ era, is killing the rave scene....there shit!!
- What actually makes good rave?
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Meg Talks and Rey Styles
Me and Rey break down why so many of us struggle to stick to our new years resolutions all the way through to December. Hint - It has nothing to do with motivation or discipline.
Chill with us whilst we unpack the different way to refresh your mindset and motivation levels, improve your relationship with yourself and secure career progression.
- The myth of New Year's Resolutions
- Turning small daily actions and decisions into milestone achievements
- Lifes distractions - Habits, intentions and motivation
- Reys journey as a creative and corporate accountant -
Meg Talks with Podcaster, Host and Socialite Glow. Last year dating and friendships were a social hot topic with a lot of people sharing there success stories, dramas and disappointments.
Glow and I share our experiences and perspectives on:
- What It's Like Navigating The LDN Creative Industry Whilst- Black, Queer & Neurodiverse (ADHD & Autism)
- The Different Tiers & Levels of Friendship
- Dating With Intention & Integrity
- The Vulnerability Of Dating
- Sex vs Celibacy Whilst Dating
- Sex Performance Anxiety & Dating Tips -
Meg Talks with good friend and a well respected LDN based DJ, host, rapper and Model Roxxxan.
Rox has built up a solid reputation through working with some of the biggest names in UK music and fashion, beyond the achievements we have a good singalong to old school R&B then tap into some much needed conscious conversation around:
Humble beginnings- Hostels, sofa surfing and crazy obsessive stalker
Career achievements and unexpected setbacks
Feeling unsuccessful in the midst of success
Friendship heartbreaks, apologies & accountability
"As a community we have to understand the apology has to be louder than the disrespect" -
Meg Talks with Founder, Performer, Host and Space Maker Sadie Sinner The Songbird.
Sadie is the Founder of the infamous The Cocoa Butter Club & The Black Burlesque School. These spaces were created in response to Black and POC multi disciplinary creative women being overlooked and undervalued by the white creative performing arts industry.
This Weeks Topics:
- Understanding success, you can travel fast alone but can only travel far working with others.
- Accepting and working through your insecurities to express sexiness.
- Do masc presenting people feel comfortable with expressing overt sexiness and allowing their partners to sexually lead?
- Has overt sexiness been socially feminised?
- Creating a home for Black and POC multi disciplinary creative women through the Cocoa Butter Club and The Black Burlesque School.
- Burlesque the Black way....have you ever seen burlesque to a Missy Elliott backing track??...SNM
- Tales and tea, the industry has never accepted me, my talent or body. -
Meg Talks with Imxrni - Sounds of the Black LGBT+ Youth
Should your friends support your hustle? Youtuber stress, sabotage & false allegations Finance, family & friendship pressures on the Black LGBT+ Youth Heartbreak Dillemas -
Meg Talks with Black Queer Travel Guru and Founder of Moonlight experiences Aisha Shaibu - Lenoir.
For my people that love to travel, this episode is packed with gems that will definitely enhance your traveller experience. Whether we are travelling solo, with our babes or bredrins we have to consider a bunch of things to make sure we are safe, having top tier fun and are feeling truly connected to the experience.
In this episode we cover: Top places to visit, making friends overseas, careers in black queer travel, travel groups and more.
Quickly go and follow Moonlight Experiences on IG because they host a broad range of black-pod travel groups, queer parties and socials.
The Moonlight Experience travel group are heading to Bali as collective with a delectable travel itinerary, with plans for a cruise in 2024. One thing you can guarantee with a Moonlight Experience event is QUALITY in terms of the location, event, service, vibes and DJ's.
Appreciate you for always rocking with me and supporting the content
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Meg Talks with Film maker, Executive Producer and Content Creator Jameisha Prescod.
I wasted no time in exploring Jamiesha's wrap sheet working at BBC Africa and within broader media industry. Jameisha unpacked the the concept behind her unreleased documentary, staring her grandparents who share their stories and perspective of moving to the UK from the Caribbean during the Windrush era.
Imagine thousands of 18 - 30 year olds travelling together for 2 weeks straight on boats...Grandad and Nanny were definitely partying, catching whines and securing links on those boats...as confirmed by Jameisha!!!
Jameisha unpacks what it is like living with lupus in London in 2023 when inflation is high, workplace managers are wild, social expectations are high and the bills still need to be paid. Lupus, although a mystery to many of us, is a life altering condition which affects everything including navigating the dating scene.
Bless up my peeps and hope you enjoy this episode -
Meg Talks with USA Corperate Expat, DJ, Sound Engineer Tayylor Made.
We kick back in the studio for a good time and chilled vibe. Tayylor shares some intersting stories from her life in the states and how she has found living I'm LDN living a double life in corperate and music entertainment. Tayylor has DJ'ed with the incredible IAMDDB whilst building a cult following on the UK LGBT+ Scene. I had a crash course on Jersey Club music, Tayylor is bringing her roots to the UK with some new sounds, follow her page to soak in the high energy and to find out where she playing next.
Big up unnuh self - Visa fler
