Views from Venus
Views from Venus
Marisa Jones
Real Talk with Real People
African People Everywhere
Toronto artist SkrillaGhad joins Marisa as the pair discuss the difference between trap and drill music, the evolution of Afrobeats and the state of Toronto rap.
May 31, 2022
36 min
Body Wars
Nadia Fresh joins Marisa as the ladies discuss BBL culture in Toronto. 
May 10, 2022
51 min
#ELXN44 - THE DISCUSSION
On September 20th Canada is being called to vote for the next Prime Minister. Former politician & serial entrepreneur Tiffany Ford joins Marisa as they discuss Canada's 2021 Federal Election. Who are the candidates and what are their policies?
Sep 16, 2021
1 hr 4 min
No Lumps, No Bumps, No Buildup
Aug 3, 2021
25 min
Big up the bawtymon & gyal dem!
Tik Tok's sensation Oh Bumbarassclot joins Marisa to talk about "coming out" (00:35), allyship and misappropriation of ballroom culture (6:00), the lack of spaces for black queers in Toronto (9:00), the influence of ballroom slang in pop culture (20:00), the world of Tik Tok (32:00) and Marisa participates in his #throatbaby challenge.
Jul 13, 2021
46 min
Moving On Up
Marisa explains her absence and talks about the future of Views From Venus. 
Jun 29, 2021
5 min
For Mama
Registered nurse and mother Priscilla Anane joins Marisa (9:00), the women discuss the glamorization of pregnancy, delivery and the truth behind breast feeding(16:00) and Priscilla shares her favourite thing about motherhood (27:00). Barbara Nkansah discusses the importance of living your best life despite being a mother (32:00), the significance of having the support of your family and friends during your major life milestones(48:00) and her experience with "post-partum blues".
May 4, 2021
1 hr 9 min
IYKYK: Social Media & Tingz
Friend of the show Cindy and content creator fumitoronto join Marisa to talk about the evolution of social media (5:00), Fumi shares tips on how to increase your followers (12:00) and the misconceptions of being an "influencer"(17:00). The ladies discuss relationships on social media (29:00),lastly, the ladies discuss the importance of creating your own space(peace) (40:00), and how to make & maintain social media friendships.(50:00)
Mar 23, 2021
1 hr 13 min
Sometimes, Relax Part II
Mental health advocate Ernest joins Marisa (3:00) as they discuss mental health and the challenges black men face, the effects verbal abuse has in black homes (10:00), do black men really have "safe spaces" to express their feelings (14:00) and how can the black woman assist black men with their mental health journey (21:00). Mental health nurse Abena joins Marisa as she discusses the different disorders such as schizophrenia and bi-polar (37:00), the several stigmas of black people and mental health (45:00), and Abena shares insight of the lack of support black people face when admitted into an institution. (50:00)  
Mar 17, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Sometimes, Relax Part I
*Trigger Warning* Social worker & Psychotherapist Francesca joins Marisa to discuss mental health challenges (6:00), we discuss the most common disorders amongst the black community (8:00), the effects of social media on our mental health (17:00), the types of medication or ways to self medicate(23:00). Francesca explains the effects of mental health on black women (30:00), the craziest reason she heard as to why people dont seek help (39:00), and what happens when these disorders go untreated (44:00) 
Mar 9, 2021
1 hr 1 min
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