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It's Layered Podcast
It's Layered Podcast
Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 65

Welcome to "It's Layered"! A podcast by two Zimbabwean girls living on two different continents and keeping their long-distance friendship of over 20 years thriving! Join them as they delve deeper into life, love and all things under the sun because in life... zvine malayers! (It’s Layered!)
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S06E03 - Delve deeper into... Weddings
Season 6 · Episode 3
dimanche 20 avril 2025 • Duration 39:45
Weddings! They say that women dream about their weddings as little girls. We’re here to give you the real-real on weddings! Let’s talk about what really goes into planning weddings, the family dynamics, the financial strain and looking back, what advice we’d give ourselves.
We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)
The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics)
#ItsLayeredPodcast #weddings #weddingplanning #weddingpressure #therealityofweddings #Africanweddings #Zimbabweanwedding #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetwork
We'd love to hear from you!
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- TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
- Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com
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S06E02 - Delve deeper into... Travelling While Black with Charmaine
Season 6 · Episode 2
dimanche 13 avril 2025 • Duration 32:14
To see the world is to understand people and to see things from a different perspective. Unfortunately, this grace and understanding is not always afforded to Black people, especially black women who travel.
For this episode, we sat down with host of ‘Can We Talk About It’ podcast, Charmaine to unpack the myriad of experiences she’s had whilst travelling. From passport privilege to feeling safe, we talk about it all.
Keep up with Charmaine and all she’s up to:
Can We Talk About It Podcast Instagram: @canwetalkaboutit.au
Personal Instagram: @saitari_
Website: Safe Space Media
We had the pleasure of recording this season at Bittersweet Studios (@bittersweet.studios_)
The gorgeous set up for this season was done by the amazing Pink Lady Picnics: (@pinkladypicnics)
We'd love to hear from you!
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/itslayeredpod/)
- Instagram: @itslayered (https://www.instagram.com/itslayered/?hl=en)
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod (https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fitslayeredpod)
- TikTok: @itslayered (https://www.tiktok.com/@itslayered)
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
- Website: www.itslayeredpodcast.com
#ItsLayeredPodcast #CanWeTalkAboutItPodcast #SafeSpaceMedia #TravellingWhileBlack #TravellingAsBlackWomen #TravellingWhileBlack #PeopleofColour #Season6 #BittersweetStudios #PinkLadyPicnics #bespokepicnics #Zimbabwe #Zimbos #Twimbos #blackgirlpodcast #iHeart #BlakCastNetwork
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S05E08 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into.. Perfectionism! | Season Finale
Season 5 · Episode 8
dimanche 21 janvier 2024 • Duration 01:03:18
Perfectionism is defined as “refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.” In philosophy it is “a doctrine holding that perfection is attainable, especially the theory that human moral or spiritual perfection should be or has been attained.” | The Oxford Dictionary
In our season finale, we are unpacking the complexities of perfectionism, its origins, the role society plays as well as our own struggle with perfectionism.
Do you grapple with perfectionism? How do you manage it?
Our Season Finale Shoutout
To every one of you who has listened to our podcast, shared, submitted your comments and feedback - we truly appreciate your support throughout this milestone season. Thank you and keep the comments and reviews coming!
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05E07 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into.. Allyship
Season 5 · Episode 7
dimanche 7 janvier 2024 • Duration 56:19
Allyship is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “the quality or practice of helping or supporting other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although you are not yourself a member of this group. One of the most important ways to practise allyship is just to listen. Allyship means using your power, position, or privilege to uplift others.” It is also an acronym for Action, Listening, Learning and Yielding (A.L.L.Y.).
From #BlackLivesMatter, #StopAsianHate, #LGTBQIA+rights to the #warinGaza and the #warinUkraine, there have been numerous global incidents over the last few years that have garnered attention and highlighted the need for allies.
In this episode, we discuss allyship, what it is, the challenges of it, why it is necessary, how to properly inform oneself and encourage participation in some causes. We also delve into allyship on the ground level as Zimbabweans, dissecting patriarchy and how men can be allies against it. This is truly a layered topic which evokes a myriad of emotions and questions.
How can you be an ally? What should you read to be properly informed when seeking to be an ally? What is the best way to be an ally? Delve deeper with us into allyship and how complex yet necessary it is.
Zim Shoutout: Stephanie Travers
Zimbabwean born Stephanie Travers is the deputy team principal of Louis Hamilton's Extreme E team X44 Vida Carbon Racing. Before that, she spent three years working with the Mercedes F1 team. Shoutout to her for making waves in spaces where women don’t often get a chance to shine.
Keep up with Stephanie
Instagram: @stephanietravers (https://www.instagram.com/stephanietravers/)
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05 BONUS | Delve Deeper Into... Hillzy
Season 5
dimanche 17 décembre 2023 • Duration 42:07
Of course, as Barbies- we have to find our Ken! 💝
This artist’s music manages to do just that- convey a deep connection and love; from hits such as “Muroora”, “Chargie”, “Premiere” and “Love Story Part 2”- Hillzy truly sings from the heart. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Hilary ‘Hillzy’ Chipunza and got to know a little more about the man “in the building”. His early beginnings; what most people won’t know about him; his love for music; his musical inspiration; the journey to being the Hillzy we know today; and what makes him shy - we delve into it all! This candid conversation is a must listen to for getting to know Hillzy - a leading Contemporary Urban Music artist.
Enjoy this bonus episode!
Keep Up With Hilary ‘Hillzy’ Chipunza
Facebook: @hillzy911
Instagram: @hillzy911
X (AKA Twitter): @hillzy911
Listen to Hillzy on Spotify
Listen to Hillzy on Apple Music
Watch Hillzy’s Music Videos on YouTube
Listen to Hillzy’s BBC Africa Interview
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05E06 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into.. Entrepreneurship With Danayi Madondo, Creator of “Haus Of Stone”
Season 5 · Episode 6
dimanche 3 décembre 2023 • Duration 44:07
Danayi Madondo is a force to be reckoned with on the Zimbabwean and African fashion scene. Her business, ‘Haus of Stone’ uses multidisciplinary methods to tell the story of the modern age African designs. We sat down with Danayi to talk about her journey to entrepreneurship; funding her fashion business; handling the uncertainty and instability of the Zimbabwean economy as a business owner; her latest showroom at Emagumeni Cultural Centre, Helensvale; and how she wants to go down in fashion history.
Her work has been seen on friend of the podcast, Gemma Griffiths, as well as Ammara Brown, Tamy Moyo and Shingai, to name a few. There’s a reason why Danayi is the go-to stylist for Zimbabwean artists - her works are exquisite, sustainably sourced and redefining Zimbabwean style.
Delve deeper with us on entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe and how collaboration is going to be crucial for us to claim our place on the world stage as Zimbabweans.
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Keep Up With Danayi
Danayi Madondo Instagram: @danayimadondo
Haus of Stone Instagram: @hausofstone
Haus of Stone Showroom Instagram: @hausofstone_showroom
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S05E05 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into... Side Hustle Culture | 50th Episode
Season 5 · Episode 5
dimanche 19 novembre 2023 • Duration 50:47
IT’S OUR 50TH EPISODE!! We are so thrilled to bring you our 5th episode of season 5 which is the 50th episode of our podcast! Did somebody say, ‘alignment’?
In light of this podcast being our side hustle, we decided to delve deeper into the topic of ‘Side Hustle Culture’. What is side hustle culture? Is it for everyone? Is it sustainable? Are families and friends supposed to support your side hustle? What are the origins of this mindset and how has it evolved?
We delve into this and have a blast doing it!
In celebration of this being our 50th episode, we are inviting you to check out our brand new website - a platform where you can keep up with all things ‘It’s Layered Podcast’, and hear a bit more from us. Be sure to check it out:
www.itslayeredpodcast.com
Let us know your thoughts ;)
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05E04 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into... “Dating Around The World” with Wadzi Motsi
Season 5 · Episode 4
dimanche 5 novembre 2023 • Duration 44:27
“It’s an act of revolution to tell your story.” | Dr Wadzanai Motsi-Mueller
And a revolutionary she is. On this episode, we got to sit down with a friend of the podcast, Dr Wadzanai Motsi-Mueller to talk about dating around the world.
What’s the dating scene like in Japan? Or Tanzania? We heard the men in Ghana are foine - is it true?
We had a blast chatting to Wadzi, creator and host of the YouTube series, ‘Dating Around the World’. We chat to her about her inspiration behind creating the series; what she’s noticed to be a common thread, no matter the region, when it comes to dating in different parts of the world; and which countries our black sisters should consider when wanting to open up their dating pool. It was such a fun and enlightening conversation which we hope you will thoroughly enjoy.
Let us know your thoughts!
Keep Up With Wadzi
Instagram: @datingaroundtheworld_wm
YouTube: Dating Around The World
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05E03 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into... Boundaries
Season 5 · Episode 3
dimanche 22 octobre 2023 • Duration 57:25
“Healthy boundaries are important, but you may be building a brick wall when a picket fence would do.” – Amy Dickinson
Boundaries are all the rage in wellness speak. What exactly are they? What does it mean to ‘set boundaries’? Ummm, we’re African - how on earth do we set boundaries as black folks within a society that completely disregards personal space and autonomy?
Personal boundaries can be defined as “the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. A person with healthy boundaries can say “no” to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships.” | Therapist Aid, UHS Berkley
We delve into all of this and more. How we are personally trying to set boundaries and the struggle that comes with it. We also talk about healthy boundaries and how we can allow those we trust and who honour us within our personal space.
Help us out and let us know some of the ways you practise healthy boundaries. What has been the hardest part?
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Zim Shoutout: Yemu Phiri
Author of “Mighty Women of Africa”, we celebrate Yemu Phiri for representing beautiful black women and inspiring young black women on what we too can do.
Follow Yemu Phiri on IG: @yemuphiri
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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S05E02 | It's Layered | Delve Deeper Into... Sarel 'Coco Sarel' Madziya
Season 5 · Episode 2
dimanche 8 octobre 2023 • Duration 44:51
Early this year, we got to sit down with the hilarious, uber talented actress, presenter, content creator and podcaster, Sarel ‘Coco Sarel’ Madziya.
We are huge fans of her and her work as a creative in an industry that not many Zimbabweans get to be a part of. From her start in content creation to interviewing the legendary Viola Davis, we talk about it all.
Sarel went viral on Tik Tok during the pandemic and her career has taken off with a one-woman show, television features, event hosting and so much more. Listen in and find out just how much an all-round dope, beautiful and brilliant woman she is.
Keep Up With Sarel Madziya
Instagram: @cocosarel
TikTok: @cocosarel
X (AKA Twitter): @cocosarel
Podcast: Closet Confessions (Candice Brathwaite & Coco Sarel)
Website: www.cocosarel.com
We'd love to hear from you!
- Website: It’s Layered Podcast
- Facebook: It's Layered Podcast
- Instagram: @itslayered
- Twitter: @itslayeredpod
- TikTok: @itslayered
- Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com
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