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The Pressure to Look Like an IG Baddie ft Kwanele

podcast March 6, 2025


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We sat down with Kwanele, corporate baddie and fashion stylist, to talk all things style, success & slay.

From the hottest event in Ireland — Chicken N’ Waffles — to real talk on dating, social media comparisons and why there’s no shortcuts (even for slay queens), this one’s packed with gems and laughs.

Gist of the week

– Pregnancy announcement 👀

– Elon musk has 14 children

– Drake headlines at wireless

– Stormzy controversial brand deal

– ASAP Rocky not going to prison

Topics We Dive Into:

✨ Brunch & vibes: Irish nightlife then vs now (and why Chicken & Waffles is that girl)

✨ Fashion gems: 1 styling tip that changes EVERYTHING + loving your body at every size

✨ Social media realness: Validation, confidence & why Instagram isn’t real life

✨ Dating in Ireland: Boundaries, red flags & the truth about “cousins”

✨ Relationships & slay queens: Can you really secure a rich guy?

✨ Real talk: Authenticity vs strategy online — can you be both?

✨ Culture clash: Who has more fun — Nigerians or South Africans?

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