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Christmas Here vs Back Home: Traditions, Distance, and Belonging│ Ep.9

Christmas hits differently when you’re far from home. In this episode of The Gap and the Grind, we discuss how Christmas traditions from back home (Uganda) compare to celebrating abroad: what changes, what stays, and what quietly disappears. We reflect on the parts of home we carry with us, the traditions we’d bring across borders, and the ones we’ve learned to adopt along the way. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

You are too young to be dating│ Ep.8

Draft Pick: Clean Girl vs. Expressive Girl & Why We Love a Formal Man

Welcome back to another Draft Pick segment of The Gap and The Grind! 🎙️ This week, we are throwing out the rulebook on the "Clean Girl" aesthetic. We’ve seen the shift on socials, and we are ready to embrace the chaos of the "Expressive" aesthetic (or the "Espresso" aesthetic, if you want to stay awake ☕). In this episode, we break down: The Male Wardrobe Shift: Why men in quarter-zips are suddenly looking 10x more attractive than the Nike Tech bros. (Sorry, not sorry!). The Grey Sweatpants Theory: Does it actually make a man more attractive, or are we all just hallucinating? Makeup Wars: The irony of spending an hour doing "clean" makeup vs. just owning the full-beat expressive look. Are you Team Clean or Team Expressive? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to: Like, Comment, & Subscribe on YouTube! Rate us 5 Stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Is Self-Love a Scam? + Dating KPIs │ Ep.7

Welcome back to The Gap and the Grind! This week, we are back to discuss why the internet’s version of "Self-Love" might actually be making us feel worse. Is an aesthetic morning routine actually healing you, or is it just another standard to fail at? Denise argues that Self-Respect might be a better goal than Self-Love, while Precious defends the necessity of loving yourself first. Culture Check! 🚩 The modern dating scene. Why does dating in 2025 feel like a corporate merger? We talk about: Relationship "KPIs" (Key Performance Indicators). The "3 Dates, 3 Weeks, 3 Months" Probation Period. Why everyone treats dating like Risk Management. And... whatever "Shaggy Shaggy" means. 😂 If you’re watching on YouTube, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment! If you’re listening on audio, please leave us 5 stars!

Solo Dates, Scantrons & The Finals Delusion│ Ep.6

Finals are creeping up, and the panic is real. While Precious is living her best life on solo dates and trying new restaurants, Denise is trying to convince herself that studying the day before the exam is a valid strategy. This week, we’re introducing a brand new segment: Culture Check. We’re debating why our generation acts like a ringing phone is a threat to our safety, exposing our worst excuses for dodging calls (Precious claims her battery is always low)

Drafting the Ultimate 2026 Vision Board

Welcome back to the studio for another high-energy TG² Draft Pick! 🎙️
With the New Year energy already building, we decided to tackle the challenge of creating the Ultimate Vision Board. But this isn't your average aesthetic crafting session! We dive into the big questions:
Physical or Digital? Is the tactile feel of a dollar store cork-board better than a sleek phone wallpaper?
Location: Where do you put it for maximum motivation without giving all your secrets away?
Vibes vs. Actionable
Tune in to hear our final drafts and let us know in the comments: what are your vision board building hacks?
Don't forget to check out the related full episode 5 and our socials for announcements. 

2025 Goals Check-In: Seven Weeks Left… Now What?│ Ep.5

Toronto’s first snow hits, sleep schedules collapse, and suddenly the year is down to seven weeks. In this episode, we get brutally honest about end-of-year panic, the myth of the “New Year, New Me,” and the pressure to hit goals we barely remember setting. From accidental 1 PM wake-ups to the vision-board rush clogging social feeds, the girls break down what actually matters as the year closes, and what needs to be dropped without guilt. Plus: an announcement about Draft Pick at the end of the episode.

Crime and Punishment │ Ep.4

It’s Halloween, and The Gap & The Grind is serving justice. From relationship grey areas to revenge stories, Denise & Precious break down which crimes in love deserve punishment. What's your take on this week’s Draft Pick: Team Spooky vs Team AfterDark.

Barely Making the Dean's list │ Ep.3

Welcome back to TG², The Gap and The Grind!
 
In Episode 3, we talk about burnout, breaking points, and the kind of lessons no one grades you on. From fear of failure to figuring out what "learning" looks like outside of the traditional school setup. It's survival, resilience, and a little chaos in between.
Vote in the comments or poll for this week's draft pick winner, and tell us your perfect course load.
 
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Don’t Talk to Me, I’m Grounding │ Ep.2

This week on TG², we’re talking about stress, grounding, and the fine art of pretending we’re fine. From 3 a.m. wake-ups to midterm meltdowns, Denise and Precious unpack how they recognize stress, what keeps them grounded, and how “don’t talk to me” can sometimes be the most honest form of self-care.
Plus, our Draft Pick segment: Calm Keepers vs. Chaos Managers, where we pick our favorite ways to find peace (or at least fake it).
Tune in, breathe a little, and remember: Chaos? That’s just cute.
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