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Lessons of the Six Figure Woman

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Welcome to Lessons of the Six Figure Woman! We are your hosts Chichi and NG, two Nigerian American women who are realizing there's so much more to us than our careers. We created this platform to dive into the lessons we’ve learned and are still learning. We break the mold of the perfect Nigerian Woman and get real, vulnerable and honest about our experiences in life. Join us as we have conversations about relationships, Nigerian culture and all the pressures that come with being a six figure woman!

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Welcome to Lessons of the Six Figure Woman! We are your hosts Chichi and NG, two Nigerian American women who are realizing there's so much more to us than our careers. We created this platform to dive into the lessons we’ve learned and are still learning. We break the mold of the perfect Nigerian Woman and get real, vulnerable and honest about our experiences in life. Join us as we have conversations about relationships, Nigerian culture and all the pressures that come with being a six figure woman!

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English


Episodes
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No, I Would NOT Date a Bus Driver

5/18/2023
#090 In this episode Chichi and NG delve into the controversial conversation between Eboni K. Williams and Iyanla Vanzant where Eboni made it clear that she would only be dating a bus driver if he owned the bus! The ladies tackle this question from their perspective as high earning woman and they discuss whether they feel like Eboni was justified in her answer. They talk through some of the commentary being made by several people who felt offended by Eboni's stance. The ladies also address the elephant in the room which is whether race plays or role? Are black women ridiculed for having these type of standards? If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:55:24

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Relationship Hot Takes

5/4/2023
#089 In this episode Chichi and NG are discussing some relationship hot takes! The ladies give their opinion on various sound bites from social medial. They discuss whether they agree or disagree with statements like "The reason he doesn’t give you princess treatment is because you’re not his dream girl" and "White woven marry up, black women marry down." If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:06:29

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Should You Background Check Your Dates?

4/27/2023
#089 In this episode, Chichi and NG tackle the question of whether women should run background checks on men they meet online. With the convenience of dating apps comes a potential risk to personal safety. As women, navigating the world of online dating can be especially challenging and in some ways scary. Chichi also share her definition of a dating "credit score" and why it absolutely matters. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:54:22

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Lessons Learned from the Hakimi Divorce Drama

4/20/2023
#088 In this episode Chichi and NG are discussing the highly publicized drama between Achraf Hakimi and Habi Abouk. After filing for divorce from the wealthy soccer star, Habi found out that everything he owns is in his mother's name! The ladies discuss the entire situation and talk through the lessons one can learn from this situation. They discuss whether they think Habi planned to take his money all along and whether Achraf was justified in what he did or if this is just another case of a mommy's boy who hasn't quite come out from under his mom's wing. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:03:17

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The Toxic Side of Femininity Content

4/13/2023
#087 In this episode NG and Chichi delve into the often overlooked toxic side of “feminine energy” content. With the rise of influencer culture and the proliferation of curated content, social media platforms have often perpetuated toxic expressions of femininity, leading to harmful impacts on women's mental health and self-esteem. The ladies talk through three ways feminine energy content on social media has bamboozled women by often prioritizing external appearance, material possessions, and relationship status, promoting a narrow and often unattainable definition of femininity. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:58:23

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Submission or Obedience?

4/6/2023
#086 In this episode Chichi and NG attempt to tackle the topic of submission AGAIN! The ladies discuss this topic for the third time and this time Chichi brings a new perspective to the meaning of submission. They talk through how they think submitting is completely different from being obedient. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:53:17

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Don't Underestimate the Necessity of Female Friendships

3/30/2023
#085 In this episode Chichi & NG talk about how crucial it is for women to have PLATONIC INTIMACY with other women! They breakdown the levels of friendship and discuss what it means to be in an intimate relationship with a female friend. The ladies give examples from their own relationship with each other and they also open up about the struggles they've had in achieving true platonic intimacy with women. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:03:34

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Do Men Determine a Woman's Value

3/23/2023
#084 In this episode Chichi and Ng discuss how women who are in a relationship with rich men are idolized or considered to be "goals" by other woman. They use Lori Harvey as an example of a woman who tends to primarily be in the headlines when they're reporting on the new man she's dating. The ladies link this concept of whether the man you're with increases your value back to their Nigerian culture. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:58:22

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Marriage is NOT the Destination

3/16/2023
#083 In this episode NG and Chichi discuss the false belief that once you get to the alter "you've arrived." NG drops some lessons she's learning in marriage in real time! The ladies talk about why marriage actually takes a lot of active work. They get into a discussion about feeling safe in your marriage and even touch on sex in marriage too. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:04:42

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Are You Man Enough to "Handle" Me?

3/9/2023
#082 In this episode Chichi and NG's conversation is inspired by a Youtube video by Breeny Lee which talks all about how a man is supposed to cover his woman. The ladies discuss how a woman actually deserves to be covered versus how many woman have been fooled into thinking they should be covered. Chichi talks about how she had a life transforming epiphany surrounding this topic and how it will change the type of men she entertains going forward. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:00:14

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I'd Rather Have a Child Alone Than Settle for the Wrong Man

3/2/2023
#081 In this episode Chichi gets super vulnerable when she opens up about her willingness to become a single mom by choice. She talks about how she has always had the desire to be a mother and is willing to go through pregnancy and raising a child on her own even if she doesn't end up getting married. The ladies discuss the challenges that come with making this choice as well as how Chichi's family reacted when she told them. If you're curious about hearing other women's stories or want to find a community of women who are going through this process but you don't know where to begin, try searching the hashtag #SMBC (single mom by choice). If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:00:14

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Are Women Truly Sexually Liberated?

2/23/2023
#080 In this episode Chichi and NG delve into the topic of sexual liberation which was inspired by a recent YouTube video by For Harriet. They talk about what social media has led us to believe sexual liberation means for women versus the deeper meaning that sexual liberation actually could have. The ladies can't help but link the current state of the sexual liberation movement back to patriarchy. This is a discussion that women need to be having. You don't miss out on this conversation. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:56:17

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Emotional Unavailability is Killing Relationships

2/16/2023
#079 In this episode Chichi and NG discuss emotional unavailability…finally! In multiple past episode the terms ‘emotional unavailability’ and ‘emotional intelligence’ have come up. The ladies decided to finally tackle the topic head on. They discuss how and why they think emotional unavailability may be one of the biggest things destroying relationships. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:56:42

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African Marriage Advice We Should Ignore

2/9/2023
#078 In this episode Chichi and NG talk about marriage advice. But not just any marriage advice, they discuss "African" marriage advice. They talk through some of the cultural norms about marriage that are often toxic and can be damaging to newly married couples. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:59:34

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The Trauma that Comes with Black Women’s Hair

2/2/2023
#077 In this episode Chichi and NG discuss a topic that the whole world seems to think is their business; black women's hair. They discuss the experiences with feeling "other-ed" especially in professional settings because of their hair. They also talk through some of the trauma that they, and many other black women with textured hair continue to have to deal with. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:58:33

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The Double Date From Hell

1/26/2023
#076 In this episode Chichi and NG are back for the new year with a very juicy story time! The ladies went on a double date together and *spoiler alert* it was a DISASTER! They talk about the date and where it went completely left. This is a conversation you do not want miss! If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:54:42

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Are Nigerian Women Bad in Bed

11/17/2022
#075 In this episode Chichi and NG discuss the accusation that Nigerian woman are bad in bed! The topic was sparked by a conversation with a Nigerian man who made the claim that "most Nigerian woman just lay there." The ladies go into a deep and interesting discussion about whether or not this is true. Of course they couldn't tackle this topic without holding the men accountable for their sex skills as well (or lack there of!). If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:57:45

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What's Your Plan B if You Never Get Married?

11/10/2022
#074 In this episode Chichi and NG discuss the question of what's your plan if marriage never happens for you? They explore whether or not they think marriage should even be your plan A. The ladies get into a deep discussion about their different interpretations and view points on this question. What would your answer be? If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:59:38

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If You Want My Time You Gotta Spend the Coin

11/3/2022
#073 In this episode Chichi and NG weigh in on the viral discussion about what men should be "required" to pay for in order to date a woman. A video by Iamgabbyfe on tic tok went viral after she outlined all the things she expects a man to pay for to even have a chance at keeping her attention. From hair and nails to waxes and rent, Chichi and NG breakdown their thoughts on this list. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:00:56:33

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It's Not Easy Being the Ugly Friend

10/27/2022
#072 In this episode Chichi and NG center their conversation around a viral tweet that talked about the experience of 'the ugly friend'. They discuss their thoughts on the little talked about experience as the friend who never gets picked and whether they think a suitor is obligated to acknowledge or entertain the friends of the woman he's trying to talk to. The ladies talk about whether men or women have it worse when it comes to rejection and finally they discuss why 'medium ugly' is the sweet spot. If you have a question or comment that you want featured on a future episode OR if you just want to say hello DM us on instagram @lessonsofthesixfigurewoman or email us at LOTSFW@gmail.com.

Duration:01:00:30