Tune in as we return from a long hiatus, share some exciting news and wonder why double standards exist in 2022.

Welcome Back

Tune in as we discuss the infamous slap at the 2022 Oscar Awards, what it means to protect Black women and the danger of jokes going too far.

Five Fingers To The Face

Tune in as we talk about the latest event, Russia’s invasion, and how it is impacting people near and far. We also share some untold stories and wonder why certain stories continue to receive more attention and focus than others.

What’s Going On?

Tune in as we talk about Valentine’s Day, it’s meaning to us, and our limit on love after watching Netflix’s “The Tinder Swindler”.

What You Won’t Do For Love

Tune in after a long hiatus where we talk about the pursuit of perfection and how it can really take a toll on our emotional health

Pursuit of Perfection 

Tune in as Rondette opens up about her egg freezing journey and shares her hope for women from all over to feel more empowered to talk about fertility and it’s ups and downs.

The Big Freeze

Tune in as we explain why we had an unexpected hiatus and how we are seeking ways to maintain a peace of mind in this chaotic world.

Peace of Mind

Tune in as we talk about the importance of celebrating small and big wins.

Issa Celebration

Tune is as we talk about friendship, what the word truly means, how to overcome obstacles and what it takes to be a true friend.

Who Can I Run To?

Tune in as we talk about the importance of taking time out to focus on varying priorities, bolster our mental health and find a bit of balance. We debate whether the notion of “taking time out” will ever be a concept that’s fully embraced in our society.

Tune in as we talk about the importance of taking time out to focus on varying priorities, bolster our mental health and find a bit of balance. We debate whether the notion of “taking time out” will ever be a concept that’s fully embraced in our society.

Time Out

Welcome to Race2Rise! We are Renee and Rondette. We live in London, work in banking, and are trying to conquer this thing called life. Check us out as we talk about everything under the sun such as our careers, relationships, mental health, and our passions. We truly believe that everyone in this race in life should feel empowered to rise.

Tune in as we reflect a year after the murder of George Floyd and the resurgence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. We discuss the changes we’ve seen thus far and what else we think can be done to influence real sustainable change

Waiting to Exhale 

Tune in as we recognise the start of Mental Health Awareness Month with highlighting the term “languishing” and focus on the signs, the disparity in attention to mental in diverse communities and how we can all be more impactful in raising awareness

Mind The Gap

Tune in as we have a candid discussion on the latest missing persons' cases in the UK and the realities that some communities face when trying to get police support on locating their loved ones.

Tune in as we have a candid discussion on the latest missing persons' cases in the UK and the realities that some communities face when trying to get police support on locating their loved ones.

The Privilege of Protection

Tune in as we welcome a special guest, Marie-Louisa Awolaja, @reallifewithlou, who is a British Nigerian Expat in Hong Kong. She shares her experience as a Digital Creator, Race Strategy Manager while pursuing her passions in portrait photography and co-hosting her podcast, HomeGrown.

Unapologetically Lou

Tune in as we welcome guest Oneika Raymond - TV host, travel influencer, on-camera personality and new mum! She shares her perspectives on the current and future state of the travel industry, her motherhood journey and how she’s managed to pivot and thrive following the events of last year.

Staying Grounded

Tune in as we celebrate Black History month and discuss the often controversial concept of eliminating the month long recognition in an effort to celebrate the culture all year round.

Black Excellence 365

Tune in as we recognize the many “firsts” of Black women and discuss whether these achievements will lead to us finally going beyond the glass ceiling to smash the concrete one. Will there be a day when “first” becomes the norm?

Stepping on Glass

Tune in as we welcome Tameika Gentles, international wellness entrepreneur and co-Founder of The Whole Experience. She shares her journey and discusses why your health matters.

Tune in as we welcome Tameika Gentles, international wellness entrepreneur and co-Founder of The Whole Experience. She shares her journey and discusses why your health matters.

A Whole New You

Tune in to our last episode of the year as we reflect on 2020 and what we hope 2021 will be.

Tune in to our last episode of the year as we reflect on 2020 and what we hope 2021 will be.

What's The Word

Tune in as we recognize the UN's #OrangeTheWorld - a 16 day activism campaign aiming to end gender-based violence against women everywhere.  We share our personal experiences, reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on this crisis and offer tips on how to take action to be part of the solution

And...#MeToo

I tune in whenever an episode comes out and I always feel like I’m listening to my homegirls but with a new, funny/down to earth and personal ‘take’ that’s also incredibly informative about key topics. Love these two and can’t wait for them to produce more of these!

I’m obsessed

It’s clear these ladies, though living fabulous lives, aren’t about showcasing how fly they are—they’re trying to convince and equip you that you’re fly too (in your own way). This is now my go-to podcast. Love it!

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