Shows
Gossip & Critical ThoughtTravel Tales, Uber Drivers & Consumption BreaksKwene recounts some sights, sounds and experiences from travels to Saskatchewan and British Columbia (SaskTel has her new favourite cable show!), analyzes the current state of Uber drivers (maybe don't answer your dealer on the job?) and learns the patterns META has learned about her (gentle reminder to consume more outside the screen). Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-09-0141 minGossip & Critical ThoughtArtistry, Culture & The Spice Bodega (w/ Iman)Kwene has a guest! Iman guides Kwene through the various ways environment begets art (please fund the living room concept!!!), remarks on the ever educating aspects of culture (art is about accessibility folks) and walks us through The Spice Bodega (one stop shop, courtesy of the Chef)Find Iman @thespicebodega on IGCome gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-08-1852 minGossip & Critical ThoughtDisney Pricing, Wendy Williams & the optics of GraceKwene gawks at the true cost of a Disney experience (the price of magic is $1749 + tax apparently), highlights the iconic sea-faring journey of a Canadian Captain (you won't get seasick with Captain Williams at the helm!) and comes full circle on her previous stance around grace (being the bigger person is overrated!). Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-08-0431 minGossip & Critical ThoughtBlue Man Group, Cruises & Ageing WomenKwene shares lore about the iconic indigo domes of Blue Man Group (no short kings allowed in BMG!), falls into the rabbit hole of cruise ship culture (living on a cruise ship is cheaper than living on land l oh l) and notes the ridiculousness of women's anti-ageing practices (salmon sperm is a bridge too far...)Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-07-1429 minGossip & Critical ThoughtWrestling, the East & Salawey Engagements (w/ Maura)Kwene has a guest! Maura expands Kwene's knowledge on the fundamentals rich sport of wrestling (cauliflower ear is a flex!), relays the benefits of living on the East Coast (grandpa window waves are elites folks) and talks intricacies of running Salawey Engagements as an Afro-Indigenous woman (women belong in sports. period.)Find Maura @salaweyengagements or @moe_onthemove on IGCome gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-06-301h 07Gossip & Critical ThoughtTech Updates, Ryan Wedding & Marathon CheatersKwene is beyond miffed over tech updates that make tech worse (never wanted to be a STEM major so bad..), gives an overview of Canada's most prolific Olympic hopeful/global fugitive (2002 was a simpler time for us all) and discusses the rise of marathon dishonesty as cheating soars (your reminder that running is a privilege.)Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-06-1824 minGossip & Critical ThoughtGossip, No Thought 3.0 (w/ Izzy & Sarah)Kwene has a recurring guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene return for another annual installment of plenty of gossiping and minimal thinking. Have you ever wondered why your dogs head is so warm? Were you one of the true Canadians who purchased a Canadian Tire anniversary candle? Is it safer on Hinge or Love Is Blind? Answers to all these essential questions are provided by a trio of women who love to giggle!Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-06-021h 04Gossip & Critical ThoughtHTX, Judge Judy & (Everything Is) TuberculosisKwene is back with a howdy from HTX (bail bond offices and bootcut jeans, yeehaw!), has a newfound love for roommate power struggles through the legal lens of daytime television (25 seasons of excellence) and discusses the impact Everything is Tuberculosis has had on her worldview moving forward (everything really is Tuberculosis). Roommate squabble on YoutubeCome gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-05-1927 minGossip & Critical ThoughtLetterboxd, TV's Evolution & APTN (w/ Aidan)Kwene has a guest! Aidan brings Kwene along to the introspective world of Letterboxd film reviews (forum nostalgia is very real, bring them back please!), discusses the wonderful works that have shaped a lifelong love of television and film (Shrek 2 over anything) and shares the special moments broadcast at APTN (Indigenous cultures, language and storytelling through the world's first national Indigenous broadcaster; how special!!!)Find Aidan @aidanpower on IG, @filmpardy or @tvraised on TikTokCome gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-04-141h 04Gossip & Critical ThoughtThe Golf League, Apple Maps & #SearchTheLandfillKwene confesses to being the #1 super fan of the hippest form of golf around (G&CT x TGL collab coming soon), is befuddled by the impracticality of Apple's digital cartography (why am I correcting you when you're the map???) and provides updates on the Prairie Green Landfill search, three years later (these women can finally return home).#SearchTheLandfill Resources:https://indiginews.com/features/how-the-winnipeg-landfill-search-came-to-be-a-timeline https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/landfill-search-digging-winnipeg-womens-remains-1.7398566Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-03-3128 minGossip & Critical ThoughtSkateboarding, Tech Nostalgia & Digital Wrkshop (w/ Tommy & Rio)Kwene has a guest! Two, actually! Tommy & Rio educate Kwene on early 2000s skate culture (SONY Vx1000 4ever!), muse over the clunky tech of decades past (holding a memory will always hit different) and give a glimpse into the inner workings of the wrkshop (the boys at the shop are making sure Everybody Eats!).The boys can be found at the @digitalwrkshop on IG! Tommy can be found at @tphamzy; Rio can be found at @rioscerbo , @evrybdy.eats or @mustbetheburnerCome gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG...
2025-03-1752 minGossip & Critical ThoughtNail Salons, Adirondack Chairs & WomanhoodKwene provides an in-depth case study into general population conduct within nail salons (power trips and french tips, am I right!?), shares her candid thoughts on some iconic outdoor seating (it's sanatorium chic lounging since 1903) and addresses the correct way to be a woman (spoiler, it's a real easy method to follow). Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-03-0333 minGossip & Critical ThoughtThe Churchill Special! (w/ Kyle)Kwene has a guest! Kyle joins Kwene to chat about their mutual favourite place on earth, Churchilll, Manitoba - Polar Bear Capital of the World! What's a grolar bear? How far away is Churchill from Winnipeg? Can you really only fly out of Churchill two days a week? At what degree does the river freeze over? Is it cheaper to ship lumbar in a used car? Can you really drink a tundra dry? The answer to these essential questions and about 100 others are contained within this episode!Kyle can be found @churchill.today on...
2025-02-171h 07Gossip & Critical ThoughtClose Friends, Wyna Liu & Blackness (again)Kwene defends the last true good feature of Instagram, Close Friends (quarterly vetting is essential), attempts to explain her high-stress, high-reward relationship with Wyna Liu's creation, Connections (your puzzles stress me OUT Wyna) and unpacks blackness again (Happy Black History Month!).Play Connections, I need you to understand why it impacts my entire day lol Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2025-02-0326 minGossip & Critical ThoughtClimbing Memes, Guiding & Wild Loon Adventure Company (w/ Garrett)Kwene has a guest! Garrett guides Kwene through the wonderous, intellectual world of climbing memes (if you can't meme it, what's the point?), shares the highlights of being a wilderness guide (normalize canoe trips for bachelorettes!) and chats about what it takes to operate an adventure company (Indigenous Conservation is the way forward). Wild Loon Adventure Company is the 2024 Canadian Tourism Sustainability Award winner. The Sustainable Tourism Award is presented to an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the practice and promotion of responsible and sustainable tourism in Canada. It is important to note that...
2025-01-2038 minGossip & Critical ThoughtSlow Art, Smart Appliances & BreakupsHappy New Year! Kwene gushes over her newfound interest in slow art and crafting (punch needle princess loading 2025), rants about the need for fewer Smart Appliances in the world (it is okay to regress as a society - my oven does not need Wi-Fi!!!) and talks about the lessons learned from leaving a relationship (protip: not your job to teach people to be loyal to you).Fibird Studios website and IGVerde Candle Bar & Apothecary website and IGCome gossip over on IG @gandctpod//judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by...
2025-01-0650 min
If The Jeans Fit: Learn To Love The Woman In The MirrorS2E4: Running the Race of Life: Fitness Beyond Appearances Featuring Kwene AppahIn this episode, Shaquelle and Kwene dive deep into the world of fitness, training and their experience with body image as black women. Being the minority race growing, the women experienced unique challenges in discovering self-love, fitness spaces and community groups they felt comfortable in. Kwene is a personal trainer and avid lover of all things movement. As a coach with The Gang Fitness, she empowers women through strength training to build their best selves. Outside of training, Kwene is either deep in a forest, behind a podcast microphone or taking up a new hobby.C...
2024-10-3125 min
If The Jeans Fit: Learn To Love The Woman In The MirrorS2E4: Running the Race of Life: Fitness Beyond Appearances Featuring Kwene AppahSend us a textIn this episode, Shaquelle and Kwene dive deep into the world of fitness, training and their experience with body image as black women. Being the minority race growing, the women experienced unique challenges in discovering self-love, fitness spaces and community groups they felt comfortable in. Kwene is a personal trainer and avid lover of all things movement. As a coach with The Gang Fitness, she empowers women through strength training to build their best selves. Outside of training, Kwene is either deep in a forest, behind a podcast microphone or t...
2024-10-3125 minGossip & Critical ThoughtSue Thomas: F.B.Eye, Big Foot & Organ DonationKwene recounts the weekly phenomenal television drama Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (Sue Thomas is that girl, for real!), commits to her official stance on whether Big Foot is real (found footage is embarrassingly shaky and it needs to stop) and sheds some light on Canadian organ donation (https://www.blood.ca/en/organs-tissues)thanks for a great season, we'll talk real soon xoCome gossip over on IG @gandctpod//judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-09-0926 minGossip & Critical ThoughtDating, Career Coaching & Body Confidence (w/ Erika)Kwene has a guest! Erika coaches Kwene on how to date confidently in 2024 (eye contact is essential on the streets), shares her journey to becoming a confident coach (the best coaches make mistakes too!), and gives practical advice for combating body insecurities (name it, tame it, claim it). Erika can be found @erikaeileen__ on IG, get her guide here!Come gossip ;) gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-08-121h 10Gossip & Critical ThoughtsMothered, bbno$ & earth sucks right nowKwene cross-examines the mother-daughter duos of TLC's show sMothered (sharing bathwater should be a crime!!!), advocates for the addition of bbno$ to the playlists of Canadians everywhere (oxymoronic rap > anything else) and sulks a little about the state of the world (nothing witty to add, the world sucks right now). Come gossip over on IG @gandctpod//judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-07-2923 minGossip & Critical ThoughtThe Outdoors, Backpacking & Networking (w/ Fiona)Kwene has a guest! Fiona and Kwene kiki about their great adventures in the great outdoors (maintain the elite tree:human ratio for true peace), discuss the draw of backpacking featuring safety tips to make you trip 10/10 (No RayBans = Safety) and explains the art of networking in your career (build on those skills folks!). Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.lflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-07-0847 minGossip & Critical ThoughtCanuck Crypto King, Thermea & EmasculationKwene dives into the high flying, fraudulent world of the Canadian Crypto King (plus some advice on not lying to NBA stars), recounts her less than tranquil stay at the Nordik spa post marathon (@ Thermea, you need louder bells I think...) and shares the mission of the Bali Time Chamber (if your boys can't talk to you about their feelings, you're the problem!).Come gossip over on IG @gandctpod// judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-06-2456 minGossip & Critical ThoughtReality TV, Children's Books & Making life fun (w/ Olivia)Kwene has a guest! Olivia giggles with Kwene about the production of reality television (Mary Cosby, be nicer - little gurl!!!), explains the process of publishing your own children's book (Ollie loves to exercise and educate us all!) and shares how to make life more fun (plus the strangest places we've cried - shoutout rue Marion).Olivia can be found @oliviaretterlifestyle on IG get her book here!Come gossip ;) @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-06-101h 00Gossip & Critical ThoughtCostco, Potholes & Outer SpaceKwene chats about the draw to the mecca known as Costco (and plots a potential pilgrimage to the Kirkland location), ruminates on the age-old pothole problem that plagues cities each spring (MPI and Winnipeggers unite only to hate potholes!), and shares her perspective on what space travel means for economic classes (the beauty of life has always been down here). Come gossip over on IG @gandctpod// judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-05-2437 minGossip & Critical ThoughtIndigenous Business, BJJ & Community (w/ Noah)Kwene has a guest! Noah takes Kwene through the impactful and uplifting work he conducts at Futurpreneur (accessible entrepreneurship is the way forward folks), explains the lore of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (plus the draw of combat sports) and addresses what community means to him (there's something unifying about being from small prairie towns). Noah can be found @noahwilson_indigenous on IG or as Noah WilsonCome gossip @gandctpodMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG//Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-05-071h 05Gossip & Critical ThoughtWE Day, wish.com & Emotional MaturityKwene outlines the mission objectives of the Canadian youth change-making factory known as WE Day (RIP to the KidzBop version of pseudo TEDTalk), appraises the high value items that could be received from luxury retailer wish.com (featuring a review of the most essential items!) and examines what it takes to be emotionally mature (deeply feeling gal forever!). Come gossip over on IG @gandctpod // judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG// Cover art by @cassydoods on IG
2024-04-1544 minGossip & Critical ThoughtGossip, No Thought 2.0 (w/ Izzy and Sarah)Kwene has a recurring guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene return for another installment of plenty of gossip and minimal thoughts. Have you ever wondered what bodybuilder cloud core is? Were you curious to know just how many NFL players have been arrested? Do you know all the french words to O Canada? Answers to all these essential questions are provided by a trio of women who love to giggle!Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2024-03-111h 02Gossip & Critical ThoughtRed Bull, Mice & Black History MonthKwene recounts the historical, pivotal inception of the Red Bull energy drink brand and its influence on heart rates (the Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra is my new favourite band!), addresses the financial cost of removing mice from a home (Stuart Little was pro- mouse propaganda - Columbia Pictures lied to us) and shares her hopes for an ideal black future (more softness, more elation, more belonging!). Judge my digital presence @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2024-02-2658 minGossip & Critical ThoughtBooks, Hobbies & Queer Creativity (w/ Cassidy)Kwene has a guest! Cassidy awakens Kwene to the literary world of fantasy and romance (plus some tear-stained Twilight paperbacks), educates about the importance of dabbling in various hobbies (crafty gals are happy gals! ) and shares the successes of queer creativity at UpHouse Inc (she really is a lucky girl and things do just work out for her!).Cassidy can be found at @cassydoods or @cassidyprice on IGCassidy Fitzhenry's Book recommendations/app can be found at @booktokjounal on IG or @booktok.journal on TikTokJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IG
2024-02-1359 minGossip & Critical ThoughtDriving, Piercings & DepressionKwene has some partially insightful musings about driving in Winnipeg (LED headlights should be BANNED), reviews and reflects on her collection of slightly impractical metal (don't get your nose pierced at sketchy shops folks!) and is candid about her depression (you matter, don't forget that).In case you're a little lost in this really tough lifeSending love, always - KweneJudge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2024-01-2938 minGossip & Critical ThoughtCommitment Sports, Reading & Relationships (w/ Virginia)Kwene has a guest! Virginia enlightens Kwene about the learning curve and liberation in commitment sports (Asessippi is calling and we might go), shares her favourite pieces of literature that live on her bookshelf (all the cozy reads this winter!), and provides some insight into singleness and love (and shares how her perspective translates into sweetbitter film). Virginia can be found at @sweetbitterfilm on IG or https://www.sweetbitterfilms.ca/ Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2024-01-151h 15Gossip & Critical ThoughtRap lyrics, Public Bathrooms & ResolutionsHappy New Year! Kwene chats about the poetic lyricism contained within modern rap lyrics (Pinkprint was better than PF2, both in beats and slander!), spends too much energy discussing the ideal public bathroom setup (get Dyson hand dryers CF Polo Park, seriously...) and shares some resolutions for the year ahead (more miles and more joy ahead).Judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2024-01-0158 minGossip & Critical ThoughtServing, Grad School & Labour Rights (w/ Jen)Kwene has a guest! Jen muses with Kwene about the joys and pitfalls of being a server (what's a little spilt grenadine and white lies!), reminisces on academic pursuits within grad school (why is it so hard to get research into the hands of those who need it most?), and shares the important work done advocating for workers rights (more strikes, more accountability, more labour rights!).Jen can be found at @jen.tia.k on IGJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-12-041h 05Gossip & Critical ThoughtAirports, Ziwe & OverconsumptionKwene chats/rants what proper airport behaviour looks like in a civilized society (stop putting jackets in the overhead bin!!!), becomes a martyr for all things Ziwe, including her newest work 'Black Friend: Essays' (the irony of Showtime no longer giving her airtime, smh) and wrestles with the feelings of overconsumption around the holidays (Black Friday shouldn't be a funeral for your wallet). Judge my digital presence @kwene_fitMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-11-2145 minGossip & Critical ThoughtCabins, Turkey Bacon & Adult Friendships (w/ Shawn)Kwene has a guest! Shawn educates Kwene on the perfect cabin essentials (and shares the best spot to watch sunsets at the lake!), leads a passionate - but informative - discourse on the greatness of turkey bacon (it's allegedly better than regular bacon?) and chats about adult friendship maintenance (featuring a friend ranking; who made the cut? come find out!). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-11-0654 minGossip & Critical ThoughtSummer Recap, Running & AlcoholismSeason Two! Saison Deux! Kwene recaps her summer (more people should be alone at the beach!), has some musings about her new found hobby of running (plus some new wearable technology) and toys with the idea that maybe alcohol isn't necessary for life (Health Canada might be onto something). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-10-0927 minGossip & Critical ThoughtBourdain, Bumper Stickers & FailureKwene wraps up the podcast season by gushing over Anthony Bourdain's: Parts Unknown (every rewatch is better than the last), provides a passionate opinion on bumper sticker culture (plus a skincare update, somehow) and shares a recent failure (standardized tests < />We'll talk real soon, in season two!Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-05-1540 minGossip & Critical ThoughtThe NBA, Nintendo & Sapiens (w/ Alex)Kwene has a guest! Alex joins Kwene to talk about the great sport of basketball while covering tough NBA trivia (and why Kyle Lowry is known as 'Canada's Ass'), the longevity of Nintendo consoles (listening to Mario Kart music will elevate your studying) and provides some philosophical musings (what is the meaning of life? we have some ideas!).Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-04-031h 04Gossip & Critical ThoughtBurpees, Atomic Habits & Selflove (w/ Johanna)Kwene has a guest! Johanna joins Kwene to talk about The Fit Girl Gang's creation (and answers why burpees feel like utter garbage), the process of effective habit formation (including all the ideal podcast/reading recs) and how to curate selflove (you might have to mute some people, and we support that!).Find Johanna on IG @johannachambyJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-02-271h 02Gossip & Critical ThoughtLove, Brianna Wiest & BlacknessKwene talks about her favourite topic, love, as though she's an expert in the subject (shockingly, she's not!), gives a synopsis of Brianna Wiest's popular collection of 101 essays (sometimes non-fiction requires selective reading) and has some tough feelings about her own blackness (being a bigot is not cute, FYI). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-02-0649 minGossip & Critical ThoughtGossip, No Thought (w/ Izzy & Sarah)Kwene has a recurring guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene sit down to delve into important gossip that has been on their minds lately. The pals discuss the various scam queens of the 21st century (including a ranking of the M&M spokescandies hotness), ponder on the influencer epidemic of oversharing (Prince Harry taught us the word 'oscillating' - we hate it!) and review/unpack/defend their past tweets (deleting old tweets is a form of selfcare). Find Izzy on TikTok @hodgson97Find Sarah on TikTok @itsmesarahhiJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit...
2023-01-231h 06Gossip & Critical ThoughtFBOY Island, Fad Diets & AgeingKwene watches an episode of HBO's short-lived, documentary series FBOY Island to learn more about dating culture in the Cayman Islands (tank tops + belts + fitted pants are NOT fashion!!!), runs through various fad diets that have plagued society for decades (baby food isn't meant for adults...) and has some whimsical thoughts regarding ageing (no more ghosting therapists in 2023 folks)Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2023-01-0947 minGossip & Critical ThoughtTarot Cards, Athletic Therapy & Trauma Work (w/ Ashley)Kwene has a guest! Ashley joins Kwene to educate her on the world of tarot cards (featuring a reading of Kwene's birthchart), her role as an athletic therapist (fun fact - it does include therapy) and the intense trauma work done assisting vulnerable people (with tips for caring for yourself!).Find Ashley of her main IG and her athletic therapy IG as wellJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-12-2658 minGossip & Critical ThoughtSecond date, Happy Hour & Winnipeg has failed Indigenous WomenKwene answers more chaotic first date questions from Parade.com (and considers a new career in the UFC), details the essential components that constitute a restaurant "happy hour" (featuring a quick ranking) and spotlights the city of Winnipeg's continued failure to protect Indigenous women and girls ($320M budget, 2 serial killers = 1 colossal, colonial mess).Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IGResourcesNational Family and Survivors CircleNational Indigenous Women's Resource CenterNational crisis line for emotional assistance related to MMIWG2S
2022-12-0639 minGossip & Critical ThoughtVideography, Hiking & ADHD (w/ David)Kwene has a guest! David joins Kwene to talk about his career as a business owner/videographer (pro tip: always steal your dad's drone), the underappreciated trails of Manitoba (plus the tumultuous attempt to summit Mount Temple) and David's own journey with ADHD (and micro-dosing methamphetamines, kind of!).Find David on IG and ClubCreate on IG as wellJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-11-211h 06Gossip & Critical ThoughtThanksgiving food, NBA Fight Club & Velma's (Gay) AgendaKwene chats about her feelings regarding traditional Thanksgiving cuisine (and the superiority of pumpkin pie over apple pie), muses over the recent resurgence of the NBA Fight Club (while questioning TMZ's video-journalism ethics) and addresses the accusations of forced diversity in Scooby-Doo (and why BMO ads have changed). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-10-1736 minGossip & Critical ThoughtLifting, Shooting & Being an Immigrant (w/ Feebs & Karlos)Kwene has a guest! Two, actually! Feebs, Karlos & Kwene talk about lifting (do bodybuilders have the worst egos?), photography and videography growth (and the lack of diversity in the local scene) and reminisce on their three separate arrivals to Canada (integration is a doozy as a child!).Find Feebs on IGFind Karlos on IGFind Kailen on IG and TikTokJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-10-0349 minGossip & Critical ThoughtHomeownership, Assassin's Creed & r/AntiworkKwene chats about her experience buying a home (and the errors she made in the process), advocates for video games to be part of adult life (plus addresses her love for the Assassin's Creed series) and lurks through the subreddit r/Antiwork (capitalism, loan forgiveness - happy topics!).Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-09-2058 minGossip & Critical ThoughtFriendship, Love Languages & Black Sexuality (w/Jeneka)Kwene has a guest! Jeneka & Kwene reminisce about the origins of their long-distance friendship (and moving to warmer climates ASAP), review their love languages (plus how it's changed) and their own understanding of sexuality as black women (hot tip: don't straighten your afro!). Find Jeneka on IG, TikTok or YoutubeJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-08-151h 12Gossip & Critical ThoughtTwilight, Personality Quizzes & Growing UpKwene chats about her impactful pandemic review of the Twilight saga (with a notes app synopsis of the films), turns to Buzzfeed quizzes in search of meaning (also, for validation) and vents about the difficulty of growing up (and the importance of wearing clown costumes!). Buzzfeed Quizzes:https://www.buzzfeed.com/quidditchpigeon/if-you-were-a-wolf-where-would-you-be-in-the-pack-16qrypb7oahttps://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzybeeisme/which-twilight-character-is-your-perfect-match-3nf7g8k6zgJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-08-011h 01Gossip & Critical ThoughtStand-up Comedy, Media Mental Health & Cancel Culture (w/ Julian)TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health, Mental Illness, Sexual Assault, SuicideKwene has a guest! Julian sits down to chat with Kwene about stand-up comedy (and why the funniest people are so sad), the rise and fall of the Thinkster polling app (plus questions from Kwene's own polling app - Instagram stories) and the culture of cancelling (whose effectiveness is debated).This episode covered a lot of things and discussed trauma, mental health and mental illness struggles simultaneously. I want you to know that it's okay to not be okay. You are never alone and...
2022-07-181h 31Gossip & Critical ThoughtBeer, Names & Indigeneity (w/ Prairie)Kwene has a guest! Prairie & Kwene talk about beer in between giggles (and question the origin of the Coors 'stubby'), Prairie's slightly chaotic coming out (featuring criticism's of Sault Ste. Marie) and the difficulty of place-making (spoiler: fitting in is hard!).CBC articleIndian Residential School Survivor SocietyRainbow Resource CentreJudge my digital presence @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-06-201h 12Gossip & Critical ThoughtSelfcare, Work-Life Balance & Pandemic LessonsKwene chats about all the things selfcare (and Voss waters chokehold on influencers), researches how to achieve the best work-life balance (shoutout to HBR) and highlights some notable lessons brought on by the pandemic (like not leaving the house). Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-06-0645 minGossip & Critical ThoughtInstagram, Dating Apps & Social Media Activism (w/ Izzy & Sarah)Kwene has a guest! Two, actually! Izzy, Sarah & Kwene talk about Instagram (plus Kwene's refusal to get TikTok), the difficulties of dating apps (Tinder has been gross for 10 years!) and the impact of social media activism (#infographics #ads).Find Izzy on TikTok @hodgson97Find Sarah on TikTok @itsmesarahhiWinnipeg NGO'sJudge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-05-2345 minGossip & Critical ThoughtFirst Date, Red Flags & Imposter SyndromeKwene answers some chaotic first date questions from a random website (shoutout to Parade.com), discusses her many red flags (like not finishing TV shows) and shares her thoughts on imposter syndrome (it sucks).Judge my digital presence at @kwene_fit on IGMusic by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-05-0943 minGossip & Critical ThoughtG&CT: Trailerhi hi! Welcome to Gossip Critical Thought! I have lots of plans for fun chats with neat humans and hope you stick around to see what unfolds. Episodes will be rolling out in just a little bit so hold tight. Okay, we'll talk real soon!Music by @caro.laflamme on IG
2022-04-2901 min