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Oct 2021
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Amanda Seales

Earwolf & Jameela Jamil
About this episode

Comedian, writer, and truth-teller Amanda Seales joins Jameela this week to discuss her pandemic breakdown, how she is treated on the internet due being a black woman, light skin privilege vs white privilege, shrinking yourself vs finding your tribe, and persisting.
You can follow Amanda Seales on Instagram and Twitter @amandasealesAnd listen to Amanda's podcast - Small Doses with Amanda Seales: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-doses-with-amanda-seales/id1333316223
You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamilofficial and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

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