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Friday, August 31, 2018

EP 41 - Raising Confident Kids

In This Episode:

These days it seems as if the world is getting a little too ‘in their feelings’. I was watching the news a few weeks ago, and they were talking about a lady who was pissed that even though her kids didn’t make it to the top 3 in a competition, they didn’t get trophies. So she decided to buy trophies for them by herself.

It got me thinking, are we (especially the people outside Africa) raising our kids to be too emotional? Are we raising them to be able to handle the real world?

I don’t know about you, but I will raise my kids in the African way. To be confident in themselves whether they win or not, and to learn to work harder to achieve their goals; instead of rewarding them when they really do not deserve it.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Grade School: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grade_school

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Friday, August 17, 2018

EP 40 - Marriage and Contracts

In This Episode:

A while ago I was watching TV, and the news came on about a very popular female musician in America. She had just gotten a divorce from her husband, and was asked to pay him $50,000 every month in ‘Spousal Support’!

I was shocked beyond words because I could not imagine this happening in Africa. African men are raised to be very independent, and they tend to be slightly egotistical. I was so sure this could not happen in Africa, so I decided to do some research and was surprised by what I found out.

Mentioned In This Episode:

Prenups (Prenuptial Agreement): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenuptial_agreement
Spousal Support: https://family.findlaw.com/divorce/spousal-support-alimony-basics.html
South Africa: http://country.southafrica.net/country/us/en/

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Friday, June 22, 2018

EP 37 - Can Your Kids Survive?

In This Episode:

I was watching a documentary a few weeks ago and was surprised when I found out that a lot of children between the ages of 9 & 13 could not tell the time on an analog clock, only on a digital clock. It made me wonder whether the advancement in technology is doing our children more harm than good.

Growing up in Africa, we are taught to handle things with and without the assistance of technology. This is what informed the quote ‘Throw an African man anywhere and he will learn to adapt’ to life.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

EPISODE 4: TALK ABOUT SEX

In This Episode:

Growing up in Africa, parents hardly ever talked to their children about SEX. In fact, sex is probably not even brought up until you are married.

So of course, a lot of us children went exploring this mysterious thing called Sex. Some of us where lucky but others made grave mistakes that cost them too much.

It is important for us to have this conversation. Talk about sex, you might just be saving your children from some of the horrible things that come with having unprotected and casual sex.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Sex Education
2. Sex Education Center - http://www.sexedcenter.org
3. MTV Shuga - http://www.mtvshuga.com
4. Youtube - www.youtube.com

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
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Friday, September 8, 2017

EPISODE 2: THE AFRICAN & HOLLYWOOD

PROMO VIDEO:

EPISODE 2:

Having over 2 decades of experience as an actor in Africa, I knew that I was prepared to take my career to the next level, and explore the mainstream movie Industry in America; “Hollywood”. However, it would seem that Hollywood just wasn’t ready for MY kind of ‘African’.

In this episode, I will tell you about my experience with trying to break into the mainstream movie industry. The things I was told about my looks, my skin tone, my accent, and how I am not “African Enough”.

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Acting Coach (An Actorsplayhouse) - http://www.anactorsplayhouse.com

2. NYC (New York City) - http://www1.nyc.gov

3. Hollywood

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