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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.

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Recent Guests

Genesis Owusu
Seven-time ARIA Award-winning musician; guest on Bittersweet Podcast
Music artist
Episode: Staying Authentic, New Album and Calling Out Cheaters with Genesis Owusu
Chanté Joseph
Writer, journalist, cultural shaper from London
London-based writer and journalist
Episode: Are relationships losing their appeal? | ft. Chanté Joseph
Kevin Achampong
Content creator known as Kev Pong, host/creator
Social media/Entertainment
Episode: Strict Programs Only ft. Kevin Achampong
Bendere Oboya
Australian Olympian and founder of Oboya Foundation
Oboya Foundation
Episode: Athlete Life, Retirement & Dating Your Friend’s Ex? | Bendere Oboya
Winnie Manyang
Model and beauty and fashion content creator
Episode: Moving Aboard, Friendship Red Flags and Being Mean to Men With Winniy Manyang
Kristine Achayo
Beauty content creator and lifestyle influencer
Episode: My Best Friend Ruined My Engagement Surprise with Kristine Achayo
Isaac Atuer
Content creator and fashionista, known for his engaging social media presence
Episode: Stay-at-Home Wife, No Pillow Talk & Scenarioholic
Laurinda Ndenzako
Entrepreneur, fashion stylist, co-founder of Collective Closets
Collective Closets
Episode: EMBARRASSING BOYFRIEND, CANCEL CULTURE & BIG SISTER ADVICE FT. LAURINDA NDENZAKO
Maxi Ducer
Content creator, fitness guru, mother
Episode: Push Presents, Postpartum & Fitness Glow-Up with Maxi Ducer

Host

Wintana
Host of Bittersweet Podcast; Bittersweet Podcast (host)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Obsessed!

    Love this podcast so much! They have such a diverse range of topics and as they always say they really do keep things real, relevant and relatable. So nice to finally have something fresh and different on this platform in Australia ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happygal2233
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love love love - what we need more of in Australia !

    So great to have an Australia series dedicated to women of colour, created by two young women of colour! Keep up the good work ladies - love this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    realtalk10101010101010101
    Australia5 years ago
  • TELL A FRIEND!

    Amazing new Australian podcast with a African Australian twist. These ladies week to week keeping it real, relevant and relatable. Definitely recommend this to everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oskar_prom
    Australia6 years ago
  • Relevant, relatable....refreshing

    I feel alive diving into every topic discussion, and I feel renewed by the knowledge shared on this platform. So happy I found them! You won’t regret subscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chokethecoke
    United States6 years ago
  • Episode 9

    Downloaded and will listen to many, many times. Thank you for the parenting advice! True. Raw. Real. This. Is. So. Valuable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Future AP of child of color
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Energetic, candid hosting with insightful guests makes the content engaging and practical.
Australian perspective on relationships and culture feels refreshing and authentic for women of color.
Diverse topics keep things fresh and relatable, with real talks about life and dating.
Listeners note the show's openness about sensitive issues and its mix of humor and serious discussions.
Episode-specific takes on parenting and relationships provide tangible takeaways for everyday life.

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Staying Authentic, New Album and Calling Out Cheaters with Genesis Owusu
Q: Why is staying authentic important to you given the pressures of the industry?
Authenticity has brought me fans around the world who connect with real experiences, and compromising that would feel like losing what makes the music meaningful to me and my community.
Staying Authentic, New Album and Calling Out Cheaters with Genesis Owusu
Q: What challenges have you faced balancing authenticity with the business side of music?
There are constant decisions to compromise, but I try to keep the core purpose intact—authenticity—while recognizing the practical needs of a career and a team.
Staying Authentic, New Album and Calling Out Cheaters with Genesis Owusu
Q: How would you describe your approach to vulnerability in rap and music more broadly?
Vulnerability is a tool for therapy and catharsis; I use music to speak honestly, because it allows me to express things that words in conversation can't always capture.
Darkoo Talks Craziest Icks, Why Losing Is Winning & “Woman love ugly ni**gas”
Q: How did you end up becoming an artist?
She explains that music was a childhood passion and that the breakthrough came unexpectedly, followed by a learning curve about preparation, teamwork, and staying hungry for the next project.
Darkoo Talks Craziest Icks, Why Losing Is Winning & “Woman love ugly ni**gas”
Q: Okay, Darkoo, let's talk about you. Take us to the start.
Darkoo discusses growing up in a Nigerian family, early musical interest, and how viral success with Gangster launched her career, highlighting the mix of faith, family support, and persistence that carried her through early fame.

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A candid, culture-forward show that blends relationship debates, dating culture, and personal storytelling with sharp humor. Across episodes, conversations frequently circle around modern romance, self-identity, and navigating fame, media dynamics, and creative careers, all anchored by relatable host banter and thoughtful segments. Noteworthy is the podcast's willingness to tackle sensitive topics (dating ethics, representation, mental health) through intimate interviews and everyday life anecdotes, making it especially appealing to listeners who want authentic, real-talk perspectives from diverse guests and a distinctly Australian lens.

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Recent guests on Bittersweet Podcast include:

1. Genesis Owusu
2. Chanté Joseph
3. Kevin Achampong
4. Bendere Oboya
5. Winnie Manyang
6. Kristine Achayo
7. Isaac Atuer
8. Laurinda Ndenzako

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