Can You Make Real Friends in Grad School—or Is It Just Networking? | Ep. 4 ft. @Addobea

In this episode of Sister Sister, Gladys Ainoo and @Addobea have a real conversation about the beauty and challenges of building friendships in grad school. Between the pressure to network and the desire for genuine connection, how do you find your people in a new season of life?

We unpack:

✨ How to choose the right friendships in an academic setting

✨ Navigating cliques, culture shock, and loneliness

✨ The fine line between networking and real connection

✨ Tips for balancing friendship with academic pressure

✨ Cross-cultural friendships and what they teach us

✨ Managing relationships without being transactional

✨ Encouragement for anyone starting their grad school journey

Whether you’re new to grad school, in the thick of it, or trying to build intentional connections, this one’s for you.

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Sister Sister Ep 3: Can You Be Just Friends with a Guy? (Male Friendships & Boundaries)

In this episode of Sister Sister, we’re talking all things male friendships—the good, the awkward, and the God-centered.

Do friendships between women and men always have to lead somewhere romantic? Or can they stand strong on trust, clarity, and faith? We’re breaking down the unspoken questions around guy-girl friendships and sharing real stories on how to keep them meaningful, intentional, and drama-free.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

– Friendship, Not Flirting Letting go of pressure to make every connection romantic—and embracing real, rooted friendship.

– Boundaries + Intentions How to set boundaries that guard your heart, honor God, and clarify expectations.

– Brothers, Not Projects Seeing men as brothers in Christ, not future boyfriends to fix or figure out.

– When Feelings Enter the Chat What to do when one of you starts to catch feelings—and how to handle it with grace.

– Guarding Your Heart (Without Building Walls) Being open to connection without compromising peace or clarity.

– Faith + Platonic Love What Scripture teaches us about cross-gender friendships, and how to walk in freedom and purity.

– Making Male Friendships Work Practical ways to build authentic, supportive friendships with the men in your life. Whether you’re healing from friendship confusion or celebrating a God-given brotherhood, this conversation is for you. Let’s talk boundaries, growth, and purpose-driven friendships, no pressure attached.

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Sister Sister Ep 3: Can You Spot the Real Ones from Casual Acquaintances? What's Your Secret Test?

In this episode of Sister Sister, we’re diving deep into what makes a real friend.

As life shifts, so do our friendships, but how can you tell who’s truly in your corner and who’s just passing through? We unpack the signs of authentic connections, explore how God reveals the right people for each season, and share personal stories of friendship glow-ups, growing pains, and grace.

💬 Here’s what we’re talking about:

– What Defines a “Real” Friend The character, consistency, and care that separates genuine friends from acquaintances.

– Spotting Surface-Level Connections How to identify red flags and navigate friendships that feel one-sided or shallow.

– Trust & Vulnerability Why trust matters, and how moments of openness help deepen bonds. – Mutual Effort & Reciprocity The importance of shared effort—and how to tell if a friendship is balanced.

– Tackling Tough Conversations How real friends handle conflict and lean into the uncomfortable with love.

– Friendship Through Faith Viewing friendship through a spiritual lens—letting God lead, and staying rooted in His word.

– Longevity vs. Depth Is a long history enough? Or is emotional and spiritual depth more important? – Boundaries + Grace How to create space for healthy friendships, and when it’s okay to lovingly let go. We also explore the "friendship filter," your identity in Christ, and the importance of visualizing the kind of connections you want to build.

✨ Tune in and reflect: Who are your real ones?

🎧 Let’s talk about building friendships that grow with you, challenge you, and reflect God’s love.

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