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But What Do I Know?™

But What Do I Know?™

In The Know Media 97 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

The award-winning But What Do I Know?™ Podcast is your weekly fix for honest conversations, lived experiences, and growth in real time. Hosted by Chidinma A, each episode explores the moments, questions, and transitions in life that make us stop and think: “Damn… but what do I know?” Through reflective conversations with guests and personal solo episodes, this podcast explores themes of relationships, wellness, money and ambition, as well as becoming with honesty, curiosity, and care.

Episodes

The Reality of Building A Startup Feast. Diane Kone
The Reality of Building A Startup Feast. Diane Kone Oct 14, 2026 4353 What does it really take to build a business before the funding, recognition and success stories arrive? This week on But What Do I Know? Podcast, Chidinma is joined by Diane Kone, founder of Swayed, a tech platform designed to make discovering stylists for afro/ textured hair (WAYY) easier. Together, they discuss Diane's journey into entrepreneurship, the problem that inspired Swayed, and the r
Layoffs, Job Insecurity & The Future of Work Feat. Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
Layoffs, Job Insecurity & The Future of Work Feat. Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman Sep 30, 2026 4371 It feels like for the past year and a half every month another company is announcing layoffs BUT what is actually happening in the job market? This week, award-winning economist and author Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman joins Chidinma on the podcast to unpack the shifts happening across work and the economy. They compare what current labour-market trends are telling us in Canada and the United States,
Coming Home To Yourself Feat. Kehinde Winful
Coming Home To Yourself Feat. Kehinde Winful Sep 16, 2026 4203 Sometimes we lose pieces of ourselves in relationships, while trying to belong, or simply while becoming who we think we're supposed to be.  This week, Chidinma is joined by Nigerian-American attorney and author Kehinde Winful for a conversation inspired by her debut novel, Flooding the River. Through the story of Lolah, a young woman navigating love, identity and a return to Nigeria, they e
What Comes After Leaving Corporate America? | It’s Your Turn
What Comes After Leaving Corporate America? | It’s Your Turn Sep 2, 2026 1096 What comes after deciding the work you’re doing no longer aligns with what you value? In the first It’s Your Turn episode, a BWDIK listener shares her decision to leave corporate America and begin building a marketing agency of her own. Host, Chidinma reflects on the difficulty of building something new, why knowing you made the right decision doesn’t necessarily make the climb any easier, and th
Disappointment Is Inevitable..Now What?
Disappointment Is Inevitable..Now What? Aug 26, 2026 2315 Disappointment is inevitable, but what happens when you get tired of constantly having to adjust, pivot and make a new plan? In this solo episode, Host Chidinma gets candid about recent disappointments. From moments where it was difficult to show up fully to challenges behind the scenes of the podcast. The episode ends with three reflections helping her move through this current season. Because
Can We Question the Faith We Inherited? Feat. Juju Bae
Can We Question the Faith We Inherited? Feat. Juju Bae Aug 19, 2026 3955 Can we question the beliefs we inherited without rejecting everything we've ever known? This week, author and spiritual practitioner Juju Bae joins Host Chidinma on to discuss The Book of Juju and what it means to approach faith, ancestry, and spirituality with curiosity rather than certainty. Together, they explore Juju's journey to Ifá, reconnecting with African spiritual traditions, common mi
Can Romance Be Easy? Feat. Danielle Allen
Can Romance Be Easy? Feat. Danielle Allen Aug 5, 2026 4331 Can romance really be easy? This week on the podcast, bestselling romance author Danielle Allen joins host Chidinma to discuss Big Girl Blitz, the final book in the Curve series. Together, they explore what makes a romance story  feel believable, why healthy love can be just as convincing as complicated or toxic love, and how Danielle creates the unforgettable characters - Aaliyah, Nina and
9 Lessons from 29 (By Fire, By Force)
9 Lessons from 29 (By Fire, By Force) Jul 29, 2026 2972 Some of the most important life lessons in your late twenties are often learned when life doesn't go according to plan. In this solo episode of But What Do I Know? host Chidinma A reflects on the 9 biggest lessons she learned at 29. A year that included home ownership that didn't go as planned, a layoff, and unexpected disappointments. From letting go of certain expectations and making peace wit
We’re Always Aware, But At What Cost? Feat. Dr. Cassandre Dunbar
We’re Always Aware, But At What Cost? Feat. Dr. Cassandre Dunbar Jul 22, 2026 3033 For the first episode of this new season, host Chidinma A is joined by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar for a conversation that feels like an embrace. With everything happening globally, from ongoing conflicts to economic uncertainty,  it can feel like there’s always something to process, even whether you are directly or indirectly impacted. In this conversation, they explore what it means to exist in
A New Phase of "But What Do I Know?"
A New Phase of "But What Do I Know?" Jul 15, 2026 123 It has really been a while...Welcome BACK and grab your headphones because But What Do I Know?™ is now your weekly fix for honest conversations, lived experiences, and growth in real time. Through reflective conversations with guests and personal solo episodes, Host, Chidinma A will explore themes of relationships, wellness, money and ambition - especially in relation to this very podcast, a
Revisit: Vibe Check: The Perfect Find? Feat. Michelle Dennis
Revisit: Vibe Check: The Perfect Find? Feat. Michelle Dennis Apr 8, 2026 4658 While new episodes are currently in production, we’re revisiting past conversations that remain timely, impactful, and truly worth revisiting. Thank you for continuing to listen as we build what’s ahead for But What Do I Know? --- Okay It's REALLY feeling like us season (word to Issa Rae) because after reaching our 100,000 download milestone, it was just announced that the podcast is a Silver Aw
Revisit: Humanize Me Feat. Cristal Hines
Revisit: Humanize Me Feat. Cristal Hines Apr 1, 2026 3575 While new episodes are currently in production, we’re revisiting past conversations that remain timely, impactful, and truly worth revisiting. Thank you for continuing to listen as we build what’s ahead for But What Do I Know? --- Whew, Fall is really really here and this is just the right episode for your cozy evening in! For the Clue In Segment, Chid discusses an upcoming IG live discussion o

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