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Canada Isn’t as Polite as You Think: Black Women Tell the Truth, with Nano and Mindful

Canada Isn’t as Polite as You Think: Black Women Tell the Truth, with Nano and Mindful

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Canada likes to call itself kind, polite, and inclusive — but for Black women growing up here, the story is more complicated. In this episode, I sit down with Mindful and Nana, two incredible Black women, to unpack the truths that often go unspoken.


We talk about:

  • Micro-aggressions and the emotional labor of navigating everyday life
  • Workplace realities, code-switching, and setting boundaries
  • The myths that Canada “isn’t that bad” compared to other countries
  • How silence and denial perpetuate anti-Blackness
  • Survival, healing, and reclaiming our voices


This conversation is raw, honest, and unapologetic — a space to name the challenges, reflect on personal experiences, and demand accountability.


Listener reflection questions throughout the episode encourage you to:

  • Examine how you’ve responded to anti-Blackness
  • Recognize the impact of micro-aggressions
  • Reflect on boundaries and self-worth


If you’re ready to confront the uncomfortable truths and honor Black voices in Canada, this episode is for you.


Tune in, reflect, and reclaim the conversation.

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