Spice up your week with the Bittersweet Podcast, hosted by Wintana. Get ready for more laughs, juicy dilemmas, deep dives into life, relationships, dating, pop culture, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ruta’s back! We unpack Love Island scandals — Kenny’s alleged fake relationship and racist past, Whitney’s split from Lochan and the microaggressions she faced — plus our takes on interracial dating, blocking vs explaining yourself, and location sharing in a relationship.
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This week, I’m joined by content creator and fashion girly Basra Ajeh, and we’re talking all things fashion, Love Island US and dating the group. We get into how she entered the content game, her love for fashion, and of course, a Love Island debrief. We also ask the real question: should we normalise changing who we want to date after seeing the whole line-up?
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Hey guys! I'm so excited to bring you a bonus episode of the podcast — and this one’s for anyone who’s deep in the trenches of dating apps.
I sat down with the amazing Sera Bozza to talk all things online dating — from how to create a profile that actually stands out, to dealing with dead-end convos, and turning your DMs from dry to spicy.
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Ciang Ajeic aka your girl’s favourite comedian is back on the podcast!
We get into it — the Coldplay concert kiss-cam scandal, cheating in 4K, and whether we’re all just desensitised at this point. We also talk bare minimum vs princess treatment, Ciang’s national comedy tour, and whether or not you really have to leave Australia to make it? Sprinkled with our classic Bittersweet games and a few controversial takes — you already ...
We’re back in London — the city where this show first began — and it only made sense to sit down with one of UK's finest.
This week, Wintana chats with Deno Driz — British-Eritrean artist, rapper, and someone who’s been in the game since his teenage years. We talk about what it’s like going viral young, losing Cadet and growing into yourself when everyone’s watching. We also get into the music he’s working on now, aussie slang a...
We're backkk! After a month away, I’m back in the studio (well…kinda) with my very first solo episode! In this ep, I get into everything—from the big decision to shut down the Bittersweet studio, to my time away in London.
I unpack the London vs. Melbourne lifestyle (yes, including the dating scene 👀), chat about this new genre of women who are moving on from old relationships and levelling up (think Cardi B and Halle Bailey), ...
In this episode, I sit down with director and producer Warsan Mohammad for a conversation on everything from the viral Pocket Podcast take on women in the workforce, to navigating representation in film, and the reality check that is your late 20s. We also unpack the idea of moving in silence and whether the evil eye is real or just something we’ve been conditioned to fear.
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Our favourite seasoned guest is back! Milena B returns and we’re talking the Diddy Trial, sexual tension and desirability, and travel plans. From the Diddy & Cassie trial to choosing between city lights or island breeze. We answer your dilemmas and go deep on the movie Sinners, the film that got us in our feelings about lust, love, and everything in between.
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In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Hibak Hassan (@hibbyhotline), an AuDHD occupational therapist about ADHD, autism, and everything in between. We unpack the journey of late diagnosis, how neurodivergence can look wildly different in women vs. men, and the everyday myths that still need debunking.
We also speak on racist Minnesota woman who was caught saying the "N-word" and raises $600K via fundraiser. Finally, we close...
This week on Bittersweet, I sit down with Melbourne’s very own powerhouse — model, influencer, content creator, and 2025 Amari Gala nominee @simplynyapal.
We dive into everything from her rise in the modelling industry and going global, to the realities of being a Black woman in the fashion world. We also break down the Amari Gala — the looks, the moments, the drama — and share our thoughts on the Anna Ren controversy and whether me...
This week, I sit down with Abraham Kuol — Associate Research Fellow and PhD Candidate in Criminology at Deakin University — to unpack the rise in youth violence in Melbourne, particularly among African Australian boys. We explore the impact of migration, the absence of role models, growing up with refugee parents, and how gender roles play out differently in African households. Plus, we get into an AITA thread: should a couple real...
We’re still in Sydney, and this week, we’re joined by two Aussie icons—Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen, the besties behind Two Broke Chicks! We chat about the biggest lessons they’ve learned in their 20s, the realities of navigating life as both best friends and business partners, and their best budgeting tips to keep your finances in check. Plus, we dive into Rich In Life, the brand they launched to help you build habits that bri...
In this episode of Bittersweet, we sit down with Sydney-based rapper and artist B Wise for an unfiltered conversation about music, culture, and growth. We dive into his life and upbringing in and how it shaped his journey. The challenges of collaboration and sustainability as an artist, from clashes to managing egos. We also explore the rise of Black culture in Australia and debate whether matching tattoos are cute or a terrible id...
This week, we sat down with relationship and intimacy coach Susie Kim to unpack the struggles of dating and what it really takes to build healthy relationships. From breaking toxic cycles to healing past wounds, we got into all the juicy details. She answers all our burning questions about love, attraction, and emotional healing. We dive deep into:
The duo you love to see is back! This week, we’re joined by Noor from The Disruption Podcast for a conversation full of laughs, hot takes, and real talk. We get into the art of shooting your shot, whether you can truly make it in your city (or if moving is a must—especially as an Aussie), eating out alone and we also debate one of the biggest life choices: securing property or travelling the world. You already know it’s all banter ...
On this episode of Bittersweet Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Embrace Your Frizzique, Zarah Garbrah. As the founder and director of a curly haircare brand, Zarah shares her inspiring journey of building her business from the ground up, navigating self-doubt, and learning to trust herself and the process.
We also get an exclusive look at EYF’s latest product launch on Saturday the 15th of March and dive into the era ...
This week, I caught up with Nasalifya Namwinga, a senior clinical psychologist and co-founder of Pola Practice, a leading mental health and well-being consultancy based in Melbourne. We dived deep into burnout—what causes it, how to navigate it, and the difference between rest and true restoration. We also unpacked the "busy girl" curse—where you're always doing something but not actually making progress. Of course, ...
In this episode, we sit down with beauty and lifestyle content creator Lorraine Morena, a force to be reckoned with in the digital space. Lorraine opens up about her journey to becoming a creator, the resilience it takes to keep going in the face of rejection, and why self-belief is everything. We also get into the raw realities of motherhood—the ghetto-est hood you’ll ever experience—and how she balances it all. Plus, we unpack th...
"We’re BACK and we’ve missed you! This week, we’re catching up with fellow yapper, content queen, and marketing girlie Brooke aka @ewwitsbrooke. We’re diving into all things pop culture—Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime moment, the Anna Paul controversy and juicy scenarios that reveal our love languages. Plus, Wintana gives a recap of her trip back to Ethiopia after 5 years!
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