Cosmetic surgery, Vanity vs Self Care and Habesha Culture

We sit down with Dr. Tsion Berhane, founder of Jubilee Cosmetic Surgery, for an unfiltered conversation about the world of cosmetic surgery — from overhyped procedures and beauty trends to the realities of going under the knife. We also get into the judgment she’s faced within the Habesha community…

Non-Monogamy, Building Businesses & Getting What You Want FT WEEZY

This week on Bittersweet, we’re joined by Weezy — host of Decisions, Decisions, co-founder of WTF Media Studios and Trap Haus Studios, and bestselling author — for a conversation that genuinely goes EVERYWHERE. We get into the realities of dating intentionally, what you should actually expect from …

Representation in Schools, Motherhood & Matching Aesthetics With Your Man | Zahra Hassan

We’re back! Welcome to the first episode of our Bittersweet North America Tour. This week, we’re in Toronto and joined by our favourite middle school teacher, content creator and new mum, Zahra Hassan! We chat about how Zahra got into content creation, the importance of representation in the class…

Storytime: I Got Surgery in South Korea

I recently travelled to South Korea and decided to get a lower blepharoplasty (under-eye bag surgery). In this episode, I'm giving a full breakdown of my experience—from why I chose to do it, researching clinics, the procedure itself, recovery, costs, and what I wish I knew beforehand. Be So For …

Painted By Esther, Dying Friendships & Low Standards

This week, we're joined by one of your favourite seasoned hosts, Milena B. We unpack the Painted by Esther & Patrick Ta controversy, why women sometimes settle for less than they deserve, and how to know when a friendship has run its course. When is it worth working through, and when is it time to …

Staying Authentic, New Album and Calling Out Cheaters with Genesis Owusu

This week, we're joined by the talented, seven-time Aria Awards winner, Genesis Owusu. We spoke about his Australian tour and dived into his latest project Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge — from the inspiration behind it to where his sound and style truly originate. We talk vulnerability in rap,…

DATING IN AUSTRALIA, DRAKE'S NEW ALBUM & MOVING ABROAD

This week on Bittersweet we're doing a solo! I’m catching you up on everything — Korea, travel plans, and podcast growth. We’re also talking about Drakes new album, why dating in Australia feels BLEAK 😭 and whether moving abroad is calling my name. Plus, introducing TWO NEW segments: Be So For …

Leaving the Diaspora to Build Something Bigger in Africa ft Zion Yaynu

This week, we sit down with artist and founder of Studio 11, Zion Yaynu to talk about what happened when she took a leap of faith and moved to Ethiopia to pursue her dreams. From building a contemporary art gallery in a growing creative scene, to finding community, friendship, love, and purpose — Z…

Darkoo Talks Craziest Icks, Why Losing Is Winning & “Woman love ugly ni**gas”

This week’s episode is a special one — all the way from the UK with British-Nigerian artist Darkoo! This conversation goes everywhere. From women loving “ugly” men, craziest icks, and chaotic dating stories… to going viral at a young age, navigating the highs and lows of the industry, and why los…

ODEAL on Toxic Dating, Holiday Romances and Enjoying The Journey

So excited to bring you this one all the way from the UK — we sat down with R&B singer, songwriter and producer ODEAL during his Australia tour. We get into his music journey, how his sound has evolved, and the moment he realised things were really taking off. He also speaks on staying present an…