Podcasts by A Difficult Beauty

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Season 5, Episode 6 from 2020-11-18T10:00:07

On Season 5, Episode 6:
A Safe Thanksgiving
Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse
Biden-Harris Transition Team

Esco's Pop Talk

SunAh's P.O.V.

Woman to W...

Season 5, Episode 5 from 2020-11-11T10:00:05

On Season 5, Episode 5

Election Results!

A coronavirus vaccine?

The Supreme Court's hearing on the Affordable Care Act

Esco's Pop Talk

SunAh's...

Season 5, Episode 4 from 2020-10-28T09:00:07

On Season 5, Episode 4

Supreme Court nominee confirmed
Walter Wallace Jr
Social media & misinformation

Esco's Pop Talk

SunAh's P.O.V.

Woman to ...

Season 5, Episode 3 from 2020-10-21T09:00:21

On this episode:
Put some respect on VP nominee Kamala Harris's name!
Numbers don't lie - women's unemployment on the rise due to COVID
Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom bomb

Esco's P...

Season 5, Episode 2 from 2020-10-14T09:00:08

SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings
How are you preparing for early voting?
Esco's Pop Talk
SunAh's P.O.V.
Woman to Watch - Alejandra Ramos

ADB Season 5, Episode 1 from 2020-10-07T09:00:17

Welcome to Season 5 of A Difficult Beauty! The new season brings a new format to the show. You'll still get the same insightful, fun, and honest girl talk but now your hosts will be bringing you cu...

It’s Our Anniversary from 2020-09-30T09:00:04

Today is our 1 year A Difficult Beauty podcast anniversary! Ena and SunAh take a trip down memory lane and highlight some of their favorite episodes. The two discuss how COVID-19 affected the podca...

Ready for Fall from 2020-09-23T09:00:06

On this week’s episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about a few of their favorite fall things. Tune in to hear about some of their most anticipated fall activities. Of course, one thin...

Zodiac Signs from 2020-09-16T09:15:17

On Episode 10 of Season 4 of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about one of their favorite shared interests - astrology! These two difficult beauties break down their zodiac signs and discuss ...

New Traditions from 2020-09-09T09:00:06

On this week’s episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about new traditions - gender reveal parties, prom-posals, and other celebrations that have been taken to the next level. The two sh...

Brandy vs Monica from 2020-09-02T09:00:02

This week’s Verzuz battle featured two powerhouse vocalists that provided the soundtrack for many of us as we were growing up - Brandy and Monica. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and Sun...

Kamala Harris from 2020-08-19T09:00:20

Last week Kamala Harris made history as the first Black woman and Asian American on a major party ticket. However, her nomination as Vice President to Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has ...

WAP from 2020-08-12T09:00:13

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s collaboration on the new single “WAP” is dominating airwaves, news feeds, and timelines. Tune in as your Difficult Beauties discuss their reactions to the song and...

Before Summer Ends from 2020-08-05T09:59:10

With the kids going back to school, it seems like summer is officially coming to a close. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about the things they want to do before the summe...

Struggles from 2020-07-29T09:00:11

Episode 4 of Season 4 opens with plant updates! Both difficult beauties have new plant babies, and thanks to all of your suggestions, SunAh’s plant finally has a name. Find out which name she selec...

Something New from 2020-07-22T09:00:21

This year has been full of the unexpected, and it seems like nothing is the same. In this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about some things they never thought they could live with...

Back To School from 2020-07-15T09:00:13

Summer is winding down and your Difficult Beauties are preparing for the new school year. Ena is making decisions about how her two boys will receive their instruction - in-person or virtual - and ...

News in Review from 2020-07-08T09:00:03

Season 4 of A Difficult Beauty kicks off with Ena and SunAh chiming in on current events from the holiday weekend to #BlackOutDay2020, the recent cancellation of international student F-1 visas, pr...

Father's Day from 2020-06-24T09:00:20

On this week’s episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh recap their Father’s Day weekend and take the opportunity to show some love to their dads. Both are daddy’s girls so they had a lot to br...

Diversity&Inclusion from 2020-06-17T09:00:19

In the last weeks, we've seen companies release solidarity statements and plans of action in light of Black Lives Matter. On this week's episode, Ena and SunAh ask if any of the companies will actu...

#SayHerName from 2020-06-10T09:00:07

In 2014 the African American Policy Forum and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies created the #SayHerName campaign to bring awareness to the Black women and girls who have been k...

Using Your Voice from 2020-06-03T09:00:04

On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh take time to check in with each other and reflect on the current movement for Black lives. Over the past week we have seen people take to the st...

Let's Get Together? from 2020-05-20T09:00:09

From social distancing to states reopening, Ena and SunAh discuss their thought process on how to maintain contact with friends and family. In some ways, this time has led to more communication eve...

A Time to Rest from 2020-05-13T09:00:17

With the stress of our new normal constantly in the background and the unique challenges of working from home, getting rest becomes even more important - yet elusive. On this episode, Ena and SunA...

Home Improvements from 2020-05-06T09:00:18

Since we’re all spending more time at home, Ena and SunAh have joined the do-it-yourself trend and decided to spruce up their outdoor spaces. Tune in to hear the various home improvements that the ...

New Beauty Routines from 2020-04-29T09:00:14

Safer at home means no more hair, nail, and other beauty appointments. In this episode, Ena and SunAh discuss their pre-coronavirus beauty routines and how they’ve changed since being at home. The ...

In the House Bored? from 2020-04-22T09:00:09

Always ones to have a good time, on this week’s episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about how they’re staying entertained while being at home. They review the concerts they’ve been to...

Working from Home from 2020-04-15T13:00:13

On this episode Ena and SunAh chat about the pros and cons from working from and the creativity this time has inspired. Ena shares the inspiration behind a new podcast, I Pledge the Grind (episode ...

Silver Linings from 2020-04-08T09:15:13

The world seems upside down but despite it all Ena and SunAh find a way to focus on the positive. In this episode, they discuss some of the silver linings they’ve discovered since COVID-19.
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Coping in the time of COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T09:10:17

Since the last episode of A Difficult Beauty, the entire nation is now practicing social distancing in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ena and SunAh discuss how their lives are different...

A Conversation with Chassidy Jade from 2020-03-18T09:30:12

Joining Ena and SunAh is filmmaker, artist, creative director, and creator of Crown Me Royal Labs - Chassidy Jade. Chassidy discusses balancing multiple hats as a creator and working in a male-domi...

A Conversation with Summer Owens from 2020-03-11T09:30:14

Ena and SunAh continue this Women’s History Month with a sit down with another boss babe who is making major waves… Summer Owens. A motivational speaker, author, and success coach, Summer shares ho...

A Conversation with Shana Jay from 2020-03-04T10:00:17

In honor of Women's History Month, Ena and SunAh sit down with some boss babes who are making waves in their respective fields. Kicking off the month the duo sit down with Shana Jay, author, promot...

Reason, Season, Lifetime from 2020-02-26T10:30:02

They say people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Ena and SunAh reflect on relationships they’ve had and discuss how social media can blur the lines of friendship. Listen i...

Vday Bday Recap from 2020-02-19T10:35:19

Ena and SunAh recap their weekend, including what they did on February 14th and SunAh's Birthday Surprise. Ena felt the pressure of secret keeping but so did some of their other friends. Find out w...

Valentine's Day from 2020-02-12T10:45:18

Love is in the air… or is it? With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Ena and SunAh share some of their favorite and least favorite Valentine’s Day gifts. Ena discusses the differences in Valenti...

Mommy Issues Part 4: The Birth Mother Search from 2020-02-05T10:40:11

The Mommy Issues series turns to SunAh and how she’s handled the loss of two moms - one through adoption and one through an untimely death. SunAh breaks down the process of searching for birth fami...

Mommy Issues Part 3: The Challenges of Reconnecting from 2020-01-29T10:30:18

In this episode of the Mommy Issues series, Ena opens up about the lack of communication between her and her mom after she moved with her dad. Most of their contact was limited to the rare occasion...

Mommy Issues Part 2: Suppressing Feelings from 2020-01-22T10:40:12

Ena and SunAh continue their conversation about “mommy issues” and divulge how they handled the aftermath of their separation from their mothers as adolescents. Though neither of them wanted to tal...

Mommy Issues Part 1: How Memphis Became Home from 2020-01-15T10:30:16

In Part 1 of the "Mommy Issues" series, Ena and SunAh begin the series by shedding light on their family background and the family choices that brought them to Memphis. Ena discusses growing up in...

Holiday Recap from 2020-01-08T10:30:15

It’s new year, and Ena and SunAh are back to work but not before they share how they spent their holidays. SunAh finally received a memorable gift. Ena spent a heartfelt New Year’s Eve with family....

2020 Beauty Trends from 2020-01-01T10:20:18

Ena and SunAh are joined by guest Kaila Yu, founder of NylonPink and producer of BlushCon. Get ready to learn all the beauty trends for 2020 including the latest in K-beauty. SunAh shares some of h...

You Asked, We Answered from 2019-12-24T10:30:14

Ena and SunAh close out Season One of A Difficult Beauty by answering listener questions. Listen in as they solve your holiday woes; give advice on building friendships, recovering after failure, a...

Year in Review from 2019-12-18T10:30:04

As the year comes to an end, Ena and SunAh reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months and look ahead to the new year. Tune as they share the best news they received, the most important les...

Holiday Gift Giving from 2019-12-11T10:00:18

On this episode, Ena and SunAh are counting down the holiday shopping days. Find out the best gift Ena ever received and who is a last minute shopper. Will this be the year that SunAh gets a truly ...

Social media&family from 2019-12-04T10:30:19

We’ve all been there… you get a friend request from a family member or co-worker. Do you accept, decline, or leave them in friend request purgatory? Ena & SunAh discuss the “electronic leash” and h...

Recipes from 2019-11-27T11:00:06

On this episode, Ena and SunAh delve into one of their favorite topics - FOOD! Find out the meal that got Ena’s then-boyfriend-now-husband hooked; what led SunAh to quit eating meat; and which side...

Doin' it for the 'gram from 2019-11-20T11:00:09

Ena and SunAh talk about doin' it for the 'gram - the “likes,” what they post and don’t post, and which pics get the most likes.

Keeping in touch from 2019-11-13T11:00:14

Ena and SunAh reflect on their relationships with family and friends and ask "why is it so hard to keep in touch?"

Body Image from 2019-11-06T11:00:18

Ena and SunAh discuss the challenges they've faced in loving their bodies and why it's so shocking when women embrace their shape.

Lying to parents from 2019-10-30T10:00:05

Ena & SunAh talk about some of the lies they told when they were kids and what happens when your own kids are just like you.

Birth Control from 2019-10-23T10:00:13

Ena & SunAh talk about what their dads had to say about them getting on birth control, which birth control methods they’ve used, and what happened when one of them stopped using the pill.

"Hair" from 2019-10-16T10:00:21

Ena & SunAh share hair horror stories including cuts, color, and of course when people touch their hair.

"Hustlers" from 2019-10-09T17:42:04

Ena & SunAh finally had a girls’ night movie night to see “Hustlers.” On this episode the duo swap strip club experiences, share their hustles, and talk about what makes a good money making team.

“Toot your own horn!” from 2019-10-01T18:19:23

Ena & SunAh share the motivation behind A Difficult Beauty, question why women are often hesitant to share how bad-ass they are, discuss what happens when they do speak up, and, of course, take the...