Self Care Isn't Selfish

hey’ve laughed, they’ve cried, they’ve sang out of tune. After podcasting through the pandemic, Obama’s Other Daughters delivers a very special season finale dedicated to the listeners! Maame-Yaa, Ashley, Shakira, and Yazmin have a host of opinions as they offer four lucky listen ...  Show more

This week OOD speaks with renowned scholar of Africana studies, Dr. Greg Carr. In electrifying prose, Dr. Carr breaks down Pan-Africanism and the African Diaspora, and lays out a vision for a more Afro-centric future. The girls share their feelings towards their own African herit ...  Show more

The girls are discussing all things self-love, and offering tips for building a daily practice around it. Plus, some of their favorite, unconventional techniques for taking better care of themselves.  For exclusive rewards, and to influence content for the show, join our Patreon ...  Show more

Rhea and Marilyn decide to take off on a girl’s weekend in the desert. And what do two podcast hosts do when they are away for a “self care” weekend? Naturally, record an episode on self care. We discuss how we tap into our community for comfort, and the activities that help us f ...  Show more

What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it.

YouTubers and social media influencers, Evie and Olivia talk about everything young women discuss, sex, friendships, fashion, and sometimes they go a bit deeper too. Join the girls for a bunch of honest insights, funny anecdotes, advice and grow up and sometimes down with them. I ...  Show more