But What Do I Know?™

It's important that each of us have someone to lean on that has been where we are trying to go. On this episode, Chid invites friend and phenomenal woman, Cristal Hines who is a community organizer, mentor and consultant to discuss the importance of mentorship, what to look for when looking for a mentor and the two also get into discussing "My Sister's Keepeer", a mentorship organization founded by Cristal. You might want to grab a pen and journal for this episode because TOO many gems and tips were dropped. --- Connect with the "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] Send Your "But What Do I Know?" Mail: https://msha.ke/bwdikpodcast/ --- Connect with Cristal: Insta: @courtesyofcristal Website: https://www.cristalhines.ca/ --- Connect with the "My Sister's Keepeer" Mentorship Organization: Insta: @mysisterskeepeer --- Find more information on the COVID vaccine rollout for Ontario: Website: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ --- Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song Insta: @itsremsen Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Take Care - Julian Avila http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired http://SoundCloud.com/julian_avila Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/but-what-do-i-know/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh Yes, It's ladies night ! This is a special episode. It's a dope podcast host's birthday, so it's only right that we celebrate! On this episode, Klariza of "FitWithRiza" joins Chid to have a conversation on how they feel about getting older and working on their own timelines to meet certain goals. Finally, ladies night wouldn't be complete without a card game. So, the two play a card game, answering several questions from worst date experiences to wanting to taking risks in love to manifesting career goals. --- Connect with the "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] Send Your "But What Do I Know?" Mail: https://msha.ke/bwdikpodcast/ --- Connect with Klariza: Insta: @fitwithriza https://www.instagram.com/fitwithriza/ --- Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: BWDIK Podcast Theme Song Insta: @itsremsen Transition Songs: Blue Boi - Lakey Inspired Chill Day - Lakey Inspired http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's end Women's History Month the right way. We couldn't let March end without a conversation solely focused on the personal and professional development of Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour. On this episode, Tasha Randle of Real Talk Tasha, a success and clarity coach joins Chid for a very dynamic conversation including everything from being our authentic selves at work to encouraging affirmations and discussing the idea of women having it all (the career, love and balance, should this be the woman's choice). --- Connect with the "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] Send Your "But What Do I Know?" Mail: https://msha.ke/bwdikpodcast/ --- Connect with Tasha: Insta: https://instagram.com/realtalktasha Website: https://realtalktasha.com/ --- Stop Anti-Asian Racism Resource Platforms: Insta: @stopaapihate Insta: @stopasianhate --- Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: BWDIK Podcast Theme Song Insta: @itsremsen Transition Songs: Blue Boi - Lakey Inspired Chill Day - Lakey Inspired http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Chid invites her close friend, Klariza of the FitWithRiza brand to discuss the transition and journey from Nigeria to Canada as an International Student. Klariza describes her journey and shares some tips for newly arrived International Students. The two also discuss their much anticipated trip to Bali ( once COVID is under control of-course). ________ Connect with Klariza: Insta: @fitwithriza ________ Connect with the But What Do I Know Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] ________ Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song @itsremsen Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Take Care - Julian Avila http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired http://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden has been projected to be the next President of the United States ( insert celebrations here). On this episode, Chid and several guest contributors share their thoughts on the US Election results, the impacts, what to expect under the Biden - Harris Administration. And finally, Chid discusses what Canadians can learn and take away from this cycle of US Elections. Connect with the But What Do I Know Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song @itsremsen Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Lakey Inspired - Chill Day http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its November! (The year just keeps flying). On this episode, Chid gives her thoughts on the ongoing debate regarding university professors being able to use the "N" word for educational purposes at Canadian Universities, gives Wizkid his due praise for his latest album and discusses what social media or hashtag activism is, if it is effective and if we should be relying on celebrities and influencers as " activism influencers" in order to raise awareness and make an impact. ————— Episode Resources: University of Ottawa Professors Just Can’t Stop Using the N Word. Student and Faculty Outrage is Boiling Over. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/20/university-of-ottawa-professors-just-cant-stop-using-the-n-word-student-and-faculty-outrage-is-boiling-over.html?rf Genuine Social Media Activism: A Guide For Going Beyond The Hashtag. https://www.google.ca/amp/s/blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-activism/amp/ ————- Connect with the But What Do I Know Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] ————— Episode Credits: Intro Quote: Angie Thomas Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song @itsremsen Feature Snippet of Song: Mighty Wine: WizKid *I do not own the rights to the song. This was used strictly for entertainment purposes* Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Lakey Inspired - Chill Day http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sis, You Good? On this episode, Chid checks in and chats about losing momentum and balance with regards to the various parts of her life and how the current climate hasn't helped either. The obvious external forces being a global pandemic and several movements/protests all across the globe. Chid shares some tips for creating and learning this balance in life as well as becoming more zen. _________________ Episode Resources: Check out the Make Lemonade Co-Working Space for Women in Toronto: https://www.makelemonade.ca Meditation & Wellness Apps: -Insight Timer -Headspace *both apps can be downloaded on the App Store or Google Play Store* Donate to the #EndSARS Movement: https://donatebtc.feministcoalition2020.com/ Joy as A Form of Resistance: https://medium.com/publishous/joy-as-a-form-of-resistance-fce69360f04e ___________________ Connect with the But What Do I Know Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] ___________________ Episode Credits: Intro Quote: Robyn L. Gobin Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song @itsremsen Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Lakey Inspired - Chill Day http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September is that month where we refocus our minds and it often invokes this "back to reality" sort of feeling. On this episode, Chid discusses some tips and strategies for those ( especially recent graduates of any post-secondary education) job searching during these unprecedented times. She also invites some fellow recent grads to share their views and perspectives as well. Episode Resources: Canadian Government Announces $221 Million Black Entrepreneurship Program: https://betakit.com/canadian-government-announces-128-million-black-entrepreneurship-program/ Percentage of Workforce laid off because of COVID- 19 by business characteristics: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3310023201 Industries that are trending during the COVID 19 Pandemic: https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/career-resources/working-in-canada/industries-trending-during-covid-19/ 9 Tips for searching for a job during COVID 19: https://www.randstad.ca/job-seeker/career-resources/job-search-tips/tips-for-searching-for-a-job-during-covid-19/ - Connect with the But What Do I Know Podcast: Twitter: @BWDIKPodcast Insta: @bwdikpodcast Email: [email protected] - Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song @itsremsen Transition Songs: Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi Lakey Inspired - Chill Day http://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the side of the internet where our community is affirmed, where we are having conversations that matter and building community AND most of all, where we are having conversations that push beyond the mainstream. Be sure to check in every other Wednesday to your favourite streaming platform starting for new episodes of the But What Do I Know Podcast. From our Clue In Segments to Main Segment conversations, every episode is sure to you either laughing, learning, reflecting or all three. Get ready to be IN THE KNOW ! --- Connect with the "But What Do I Know?" Podcast: Insta: @bwdikpodcast TikTok: @BWDIKPodcast Podcast Community: In The Know Community You can watch our main segments on youtube! Subscribe and watch this episode at the "But What Do I Know Podcast Youtube Channel" Podcast Sponsor: Use the link to receive 10% of your first month with BetterHelp therapy sessions: https://betterhelp.com/BWDIK --- Episode Credits: Intro/Outro Song: Remsen- BWDIK Podcast Theme Song Insta: @itsremsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices