In this episode, titled Resources ≠ POV, Maureen and Mashudu unpack what it really means to have access, and how access alone isn’t always enough.
They kick things off with Nardwuar’s “Do It Yourself!” TED Talk, reflecting on the audacity of asking, the power of persistence, and why comfort can be a cue that it’s time to level up. From there, they move into Tyler, The Creator’s recent Hot97 interview, where he credits Pharrell for not just inspiring him, but putting him on. It’s a conversation about doors being opened, yes, but also about the people who open them, and how that shapes the journey.
The heart of the episode centres around the mismatch that can exist between resources and readiness. How do you even begin to leverage support: be it financial, relational, or creative - when you’ve spent most of your life building from scarcity? What does it take to rewire your point of view when abundance finally enters the room?
They dive into reflections inspired by Phases and Cycles (by King Lutendo ft. H&Them), drawing links between life’s inevitable peaks and troughs, and how grief, in all its complexity, often teaches us to let go — not just of people, but of the idea that we must place them on a pedestal to honour them.
There’s also a thoughtful detour into the worlds of individual vs. team sports, and how solo disciplines often allow room for pause, restoration, and return in a way collective ones don’t. It sparks questions about self-preservation, timing, and the courage it takes to step back before stepping forward.
And somewhere in between it all, there’s a nod to Clubhouse, and how its brief moment in the spotlight quietly laid the groundwork for what we now know as Twitter Spaces (now known as X Spaces).
This one’s layered, honest, and quietly confronting. A deep dive into the subtle ways we grow, stall, and relearn; especially when the thing holding us back might not be a lack of resources, but a perspective that hasn’t quite caught up...
