Yes, Girl!
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsAt Black Girl Magic headquarters, senior editors Cori Murray (@corimurray), Charli Penn (@ManWifeDog) host ESSENCE's Yes, Girl! Podcast every Thursday. The award-nominated, podcast fills your glass with celebrity interviews, pop culture and unapologetic perspective. From week-to-week, they're uplifting everybody who’s taking Black culture a little higher.
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This One’s For The #GirlDads|#RIPKobe
January 30, 2020 21:30It has been a heavy week since we learned of legend Kobe Bryant’s passing. The conversations surrounding his legacy have filled us with warmth as we remember the father he was. This week we wanted to center Black #girldads and it only made sense to invite Essence Ventures Founder and Chair, and #GirlDad of FOUR - Richelieu Dennis. Our prayers are with the fathers of all the families affected by the tragedy and we hope that this episode helps to lift up the beauty of Black fatherhood...
This One’s For The #GirlDads | #RIPKobeandGianna
January 30, 2020 21:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBSince learning of the passing of sports legend Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gianna Bryant. The conversations surrounding his legacy have filled us with warmth as we remember the father he was. This week we wanted to center Black #girldads and it only made sense to invite Essence Ventures Founder and Chair, and #GirlDad of FOUR - Richelieu Dennis. Our prayers are with the fathers of all the families affected by the tragedy and we hope that this episode helps to lift up the beauty of...
We Are Celebrating Kobe Bryant’s #GirlDad Legacy
January 30, 2020 21:30It has been a heavy week since we learned of legend Kobe Bryant’s passing. The conversations surrounding his legacy have filled us with warmth as we remember the father he was. This week we wanted to center Black #girldads and it only made sense to invite Essence Ventures Founder and Chair, and #GirlDad of FOUR - Richelieu Dennis. Our prayers are with the fathers of all the families affected by the tragedy and we hope that this episode helps to lift up the beauty of Black fatherhood...
This One’s For The #GirlDads|#RIPKobeandGianna
January 30, 2020 21:30It has been a heavy week since we learned of the passing of sports legend Kobe Bryant, and his daughter Gianna Bryant. The conversations surrounding his legacy have filled us with warmth as we remember the father he was. This week we wanted to center Black #girldads and it only made sense to invite Essence Ventures Founder and Chair, and #GirlDad of FOUR - Richelieu Dennis. Our prayers are with the fathers of all the families affected by the tragedy and we hope that this episode hel...
Michael B. Jordan Is Taking Total Control Of His Creative Destiny & We STAN
January 10, 2020 19:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Wire, Friday Night Lights, Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther - the list goes ON. We are always here for a strong Black come-up in Hollywood so you know we (Cori Murray @corimurray and Charli Penn @charlipenn) were 10 different kinds of thrilled to chat with Michael B. Jordan about his spectacular career thus far (because he’s far from finished!) and his latest actor/producer role in ‘Just Mercy.’ If you’ve not seen it - you need to run to the theater. (Cori gives it two th...
A Standing O For The Black Girl Magic Moments That Made The Decade!
January 03, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBYes, Girl! is THE place where Black Girl Magic reigns, ok? So, we decided to compile an episode with the hosts of the ESSENCE Podcast Network and a few of our guests across the network to share their favorite BGM moments from the past ten years. We're telling you, this episode is a nod, a standing O, a celebration of the Black Girl Magic Moments that MADE the decade. Get into it and use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know what your favorite Black Girl Magic Moments have been. You've got ...
LL Cool J’s STILL Rockin’ The Bells + Davido Is...Planning A Wedding!
December 27, 2019 21:09 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBYes, girl - we’re on holiday break! But you didn’t think we’d leave you hangin’, did you? We’ve got not one but TWO dope conversations for you to get into with the legend, LL Cool J (@llcoolj) and Afrobeats frontrunner, Davido (@davidooffical)! Cool James is always doing big things from hosting Lip Sync Battle to recently celebrating his 150th episode of NCIS: LA, to fueling the hella successful Rock The Bells Sirius XM station! LL stopped by to drop knowledge on everything from mon...
Sophia Chang Is Unapologetically The Baddest Chick In EVERY Room
December 21, 2019 01:24 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBSophia Chang (@sophchangnyc) is the queen bee of badasses! She’s lighting up Instagram feeds daily with all the empowerment that a bad chick needs. This “Music Business Matriarchitect” has managed the magic behind your favorite artists’ (and their labels) for the past 25 years - ODB, RZA, GZA, Q-Tip, Raphael Saadiq, A Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo, Joey Bada$$ and more. Now she’s conquering a new chapter in her story - author and storyteller. Her audio event The Baddest Bitch in t...
‘Watchmen’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Did Not Come To Play With Hollywood!
December 13, 2019 15:59 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWhen we say we had a GOOD time with this man? We mean it! Star of the hit HBO series, ‘Watchmen’ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (@yahya) is the New Orleans-born architect-turned-actor taking Hollywood by storm with his incredible acting chops. He’s also quickly become a sex symbol...because abs, and fully connected beard...and adorable face! He kept us cracking up! Get into this episode because we definitely had a good time discussing his relatively quick rise in La La Land, his already icon...
Chadwick Boseman & Stephan James Break Down What It Means To Be A Leading Man!
December 06, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat does it take to be a true leading man in Hollywood? We - Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@charlipenn) got to chat with two of Hollywood’s best today! Who, you might ask? Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) and Stephan James (@tdotsteph) - two Black kings who are taking Hollywood by storm! They sat down with us to talk about their latest movie 21 Bridges, the responsibility of portraying real people, and the creative ways they finesse fame to feel normal. Let us know what you thi...
Kelly Rowland Sprinkles Holiday Cheer With A New Christmas Movie SHE Produced!
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThe holidays are HERE. You know what we're thankful for? This lovely ki-ki with the glamorous sweetheart (and friend to the brand) - Kelly Rowland! We won’t say too much except that she knows her way around a kitchen and we’re manifesting that she’s the next big thing when it comes to movie production! There’s also new music coming! Check out her new Lifetime movie #MerryLiddleChristmas at 8/7c! What’s your signature Thanksgiving dish? Hit us up! @corimurray and @charlipenn! And don...
All Rise For QUEEN Regina King!
November 25, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBNow, you KNOW we were hyped for this interview! And although we (Cori + Charli) weren't the ones interviewing her, it's an honor to have Regina King (@iamreginaking) grace Yes, Girl! With over 30 years in the industry, Regina King's winning season has finally come! After her December ESSENCE cover shoot, Queen Regina sat down with another Queen - our West Coast editor, Regina R. Robertson (@reginarrobertson) (or "R to the Third" as Regina King lovingly calls her) to take us on an in...
Tamela Mann Talks Getting Snatched and Having The Most Supportive Hubby Ever (Who's Also Here!)
November 14, 2019 20:18 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFor those who’ve been part of the Yes, Girl Squad for a while, you’ll remember that Tamela and David Mann joined us last Thanksgiving for a hilarious and heartwarming Yes, Girl! convo. Well, they are back! This time we talked about how in sync they are as a couple, David’s support of Tamela’s Weight Watchers weight loss journey, and what it takes to keep a strong, healthy marriage for over 2 decades! Check out the episode and hit us up to let us know what you think makes a strong re...
Nobody Loved Whitney Like Robyn Crawford - The Interview You've Been Waiting For
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBSince her death, Whitney Houston’s life has been poked, prodded, and questioned by the masses. Today, Robyn Crawford releases her book with an intimate view of the late singer and their long and significant friendship. We're honored to bring you this special episode of the Yes, Girl! Podcast as Robyn talks with hosts, Cori Murray (@corimurray) and Charli Penn (@charlipenn) to dispel the myths and rumors of her relationship with Whitney and to honor one of the greatest voices of all ...
Give Tank His R&B Roses, Please!
October 31, 2019 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBY’all are really going to love this week’s episode. The king of babymaking/’Daddy’ music - Tank (@therealtank) came through Yes, Girl! Podcast to talk about his latest album ‘Elevation’ (OUT NOW!) and his path as one of the most consistent leading men of R&B music. We got into a great conversation about his musical process, if he makes love to his own music, and...bacon. Yes, we talked about bacon! Your hosts, Cori (@corimurray) + Charli (@charlipenn), want to know what you think of...
Tracee Ellis Ross, The Queen of Natural Chic, Is Living Her Juiciest Life and Reflects on Her Fame During "Girlfriends"
October 30, 2019 03:13 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBHey boos! Before this month wraps up, we wanted to share a special bonus episode with our Yes, Girl! fam. Earlier this month, ESSENCE's Global Beauty Director, Julee Wilson (@missjulee), sat down with our October 2019 cover star (and birthday girl 😉 10/29), Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) for an episode of The Color Files podcast! Don't worry, we'll be back with a new episode of Yes,Girl! on Thursday. In the meantime, get into this conversation with a legend, a mood, and the BF...
Ryan Michelle Bathe Is A Star And A Whole Lot Of Fun!
October 24, 2019 20:00This week Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) had a whole sister-girl ki-ki with the one and only Ryan Michelle Bathe (@ryanmichelleb)! That’s buh-THAY. Not only is she the star of the new BET+ series ‘First Wives Club’ she is HILARIOUS! She shared the joy of working with the incredible Jill Scott and Michelle Buteau, growing up reading ESSENCE Magazine, and how important sisterhood amongst Black women is! Plus she shares some anecdotes from her chi...
The Best Ki-Ki Ever With First Wives Club Star Ryan Michelle Bathé
October 24, 2019 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) had a whole sister-girl ki-ki with the one and only Ryan Michelle Bathe (@ryanmichelleb)! That’s buh-THAY. Not only is she the star of the new BET+ series ‘First Wives Club’ she is HILARIOUS! She shared the joy of working with the incredible Jill Scott and Michelle Buteau, growing up reading ESSENCE Magazine, and how important sisterhood amongst Black women is! Plus she shares some anecdotes from her chi...
Truth Is: Love & Faith Helped Set Fantasia Free
October 17, 2019 20:18 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBTHEE Fantasia (@tasiaworld) is here this week! You know we love a down-to-earth vibe and Tasia gave us just that. With her new album ‘Sketchbook’ out now, we ki-ki’d about her music journey, what it means to be a soul singer in 2019 and how free she feels to now be an independent artist. Fantasia also shed some light on what has helped her find freedom and of course, good love is #1! Make no mistake - we will be grabbing our tickets and scream-singing along to every song at her Sket...
Bebe Winans Just Found Out He’s A Bearded Bae!
October 10, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe keep scoring conversations with legends lately and we ain't even mad at it! This week, Cori (@corimurray), Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn), and guest host, Julee “Global” Wilson (@MissJulee) had THEE best time with Gospel royalty Bebe Winans (@bebewinans)! We were able to tell him all the ways his music has changed our lives and learn why he says his new album - Need You (out now) is his best body of work. Between all the laughs Mr. Winans offered the best nuggets ...
Raphael Saadiq’s Hits Have Some Dope Backstories + So Does His Name!
October 03, 2019 19:45 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBCori and Charli stanned really #hoord for this week’s guest. Borderline embarrassingly so. It’s only because he’s so cool and chill and has HITS for days! Raphael Saadiq (@raphael_saadiq) aka ⅓ of Tony! Toni! Toné! aka Still Ray stopped by to talk about his latest album “Jimmy Lee” and gave us some little-known insight into his childhood, his early music choices, and his personal philosophy for turning out hit after hit over the years. Charli got to ask the question that’d been burn...
Sexpert, Shan Boodram’s Got The Recipe For That Special Relationship “Sauce”
September 26, 2019 20:38 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This is our first crossover episode between Yes, Girl! and The Solve Podcast! Cori (@corimuray) and Charli (Twitter: @ManWifeDog, IG: @charlipenn) have a good time chatting about this week’s topic - something we all either hear or talk about (or both) on the regular: Sex and relationships. For many, much of the advice we received wasn’t completely healthy or accurate. But never fear! This week’s guest - the one and only, renowned sexpert, Shan Boodram aka Shan ...
Jidenna Just Gave The Best Explanation EVER For Why He’s Single (And We Can’t Even Be Mad)
September 20, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIt's a very special day! Not only is it our co-host Charli Penn's birthday (Woot woot!) but The Chief himself, Jidenna (@jidenna), came through Yes, Girl! (or we came through his hotel lounge) and he graced us with the DOPEST conversation! To say this was a fun and thought-provoking episode is an understatement. We came away with much to consider and some brand new perspective about heritage, unity across The Diaspora, and even some tattoo concepts! For all the ladies who are wonder...
THE Shea Butter Baby, Ari Lennox’s Voice (And Laugh) Is Like Soul Food! (We Stan So Hard!)
September 12, 2019 21:58 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWe are all-the-way thrilled to have one of our favorite new recording artists, Ari Lennox (@arilennox), on the show this week! Cori is trying to get her bedroom decor to ‘BMO’ video levels and Charli is stanning hard for Ari’s humility and IG hilarity. R&B is having a revival of sorts and artists like Ari are leading the way. So, we chopped it up with her about her new album “Shea Butter Baby” (it’s a whole vibe!), what (THE QUEEN) Erykah Badu said to her before her Black Girls Rock...
Erika Alexander Schools Us On Rising From Rejection + New Hulu Series: ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’
September 05, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSo, listen… Sadly, our Hot Girl Summer is on its way out. But we’re determined to hold onto every single ray of sunshine we soaked up for as LONG as we can! Speaking of sunshine --- THE Erika Alexander (@erikaalexanderthegreat) aka Maxine Shaw Attorney-At-Law (Living Single) aka Cousin Pam (The Cosby Show) graced the Yes, Girl! Podcast this week! Do y’all know how many Black women went to law school because of her?! Erika had us laughing, crying and nodding in agreement as she gave ...
Sak Pase?! This Is How Jessie Woo Prayed, Worked, & Joked Her Way To The Top
August 29, 2019 22:49 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBSeeesteeerrrs! We are back from our vacations and tanned for the gawds, relaxed, and ready for you to get into this convo with one of our social media faves -- Seesterrr Jessie Woo (@TheJessieWoo)! Jessie’s new album “Moods of a Cancer” has been on everyone’s end of summer playlist, plus she blew up the internet with her epic vacation pics in Haiti—her proud homeland. We’re in awe of how she’s manifested her rapid rise from from being broke to blessed. On this episode, Jessie shares...
Larenz Tate's Thoughts On Family, Black Film and the FINAL Season of POWER!
August 22, 2019 20:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe have ALL the love for this legendary leading man! THE “Brother to the Night” aka Larenz Tate (@LarenzTate) was in the building and brought the WARMEST of vibes and biggest smiles to ESSENCE. We chopped it up with Mr. Tate about the jaw-dropping final season of ‘Power’ (can you believe it’s the end?!) and just how the cast has been able to keep all the Season 6 secrets! Since he’s a legend in these Hollywood rom-com streets we had to discuss the possibility of a ‘Love Jones’ seque...
Tyler Perry Challenges the #BlackExcellence in All of Us
August 16, 2019 03:53 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBHeyyy y’all! We (Cori and Charli) are packing our bags and hoppin’ on the first thing smokin’ to get our vacays in before Summer ends! Even though our hearts are already on the beach, we can’t wait to get back to you with EPIC, ALL-NEW Yes, Girl episodes! But in the meantime? CHILE! We wanted to throw it back to ESSENCE Fest 2019. THE Reverend Bishop Pastor Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) spoke with Angela Rye (@angelarye), on-stage, and gave an incredible WORD, on a Sunday, that spoke to...
Boris Kodjoe’s Got Fineness and Fitness On Lock! (+ BONUS Content)
August 08, 2019 20:52 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHoneyyy… Have we got a TREAT for you! Listen, lovelies… If you’re trying to figure out what to do with all that residual Hot Girl Summer energy, our guest, Boris Kodjoe (@boriskodjoe) has an idea. Mr. Kodjoe came through and schooled us on the importance of working out no matter how much (or how little) time or energy you THINK you have. Boris’s brother, Patrick (@patkodjoe), came along to rap with us about calories, crunches, and caring for our bodies and they’ve got a new digita...
Monica’s Commitment and Friendship Commandments (Preach!)
August 02, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBBAES! This week is very special. It’s not just one of those days. It’s a great day because THE Miss Thang herself, Monica (@MonicaBrown), came through for a true heart-to-heart about all things matters of the heart with Yes, Girl! co-host Charli Penn. She has a hot #1 single (“Commitment”) ruling the charts with a fire video and a new album coming this Fall. Sis shared her entire truth on everything from her greatest musical accomplishments, her divorce from ex-husband Shannon Brown...
QUEEN Loretta Devine Drops A Word On Fame And Family
July 26, 2019 20:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBHuddle up, family! YGP hosts, Cori and Charli, gave the biggest hug to special guest Loretta Devine (@lodivadevine), star of the new Netflix sitcom ‘Family Reunion.’ Cori and Charli chatted with Ms. Devine about the best (and worst) parts of family get-togethers. Plus, she told a crazy fan encounter story that she laughs about now, but then, not so much. Bonus: Ms. Devine played a hilarious game you MUST hear! And as always, follow hosts Cori Murray (@corimurray), and Charli Penn (T...
Why Senator Cory Booker Is Inspired By Black Women
July 20, 2019 15:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn New Orleans at ESSENCE Festival, the YGP hosts had a chance to get to know some of the 2020 presidential Candidates better. Senator (and TRUE Jersey boy) Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) came through for an intimate conversation where he shared his commitment to Black women and our community. Cori and Charli had the pleasure of chatting with Sen. Booker about developing communities, his Vegan lifestyle, his love for his home state and the Black women who’ve inspired his career. And with...
Rotimi Is Giving Us LIFE and 'Love Riddim' This Summer
July 13, 2019 13:13 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHey fam! Charli and Cori are back from Essence Fest and their recap is one for the books. There, they bumped into this week's guest, Rotimi, and his Power costars. Rotimi’s (@rotimi) quickly become a worldwide heartthrob but he's naturally multi-talented and FOCUSED out here. On this episode, we chat with Mr. Nigerian Butterscotch about his unique start as an actor and the seasoned actors who have mentored him, and how he's contributing to Afrobeats mass takeover. Plus, the qualitie...
2019 Guide to a Hot Girl Summer, Plus a Read From Robin Givens
June 30, 2019 20:41 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBSun’s out and so are the good vibes. Before Cori and Charli pack their bags for festivals and vacations, they share what’s on their Summer bucket list, plus tips on what it takes survive and thrive at #ESSENCEFEST. Since one can never have too much shade on these sunny days, take notes as Robin Gives (@robingivens) gives Cori lessons on how to give a good read. Keep the comments coming! Hit up Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG @charlipenn / Twitter @manwifedog). Be sure to tag #yes...
Kofi Siriboe Pours Out His Heart and Steals Ours
June 14, 2019 17:17 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBCalling all #SiriBAEs—your king is here! Queen Sugar is back and Ralph Angel, a.k.a. Kofi Siriboe (@kofisiriboe) celebrated with Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@charlipenn) over some of Aunt Vi’s (delicious) pies. With Essence Fest 2019 just around the corner, the trio reflected on a crazy memory from Essence Fest 2016 when Kofi had the entire crowd parted like the Red Sea. He also gushes about his love for women, advice from Oprah and advocating for mental health. Things get a bit ...
Bishop T.D. Jakes and Tonya Lewis Lee Bring Food to Our Souls
June 08, 2019 02:49 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBBlessings on blessings! This week’s episode is a double portion of inspiration. Bishop T.D. Jakes (@bishopjakes) will motivate your spirit, and Tonya Lewis Lee (@tonyalewislee) will motivate your mind and body. Cori and Charli’s cup overflowed with joy when Bishop T.D. Jakes came to NYC while promoting his new book, Crushing. The bishop gave the hosts a loving read about manifesting vision and the reality of success. Meanwhile, producer, author, and entrepreneur, Tonya Lewis Lee, br...
Blair Underwood, Ladies! (You're Welcome!)
May 31, 2019 19:10 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBLadies, we have a treat for you! Blair Underwood is in the building, and yes he's EVERYTHING you would imagine him to be (and more) - cool, conscious and funny. Plus who can forget that smooth voice? Cori and Charli got an earful of his time, when he stopped by to talk about the new Netflix mini-series, 'When They See Us', directed by the phenomenal Ava DuVernay, which dives into the stories of ‘The Central Park Five’. The trio reflected on what has changed from then to now, and tak...
Alicia Keys Sits Before Us As A Grown Ass Woman
May 22, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBBeing in the music industry for nearly twenty years qualifies Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) to be a lot of things - a veteran, a role model and so much more - but it’s her role as a wife and mother that has helped her become the grown ass woman who sits before us today. Hosts, Cori Murray and Charli Penn catch up with the timeless musician, and June ESSENCE cover star, to exchange grown woman wisdom and Keys is happier than ever. Listen to her tell us why hubby Swizz Beatz completes her...
Yara Shahidi’s An Old Soul, Plus Diddy Love Continues #CantStopWontStop
May 17, 2019 23:26 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIt’s clear that Yara Shahidi is more than just an actress or an activist, she’s an old soul who’s clearly been in this world before. So naturally she fit right in when stopping by to talk about her new movie, The Sun is Also a Star (out in theaters Friday, May 17). In this episode, Cori and Charli chat with Yara about their mutual on-and-off again relationship with New York City. Plus Yara gives them some sightseeing homework. You may want to take notes for your next NYC trip. Thank...
For Diddy, It's Faith and Family over Everything
May 09, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIn honor of Mother's Day, we're remixing our show just a bit. We're sharing audio from a very personal sit down with dream hampton and ESSENCE's May cover star Sean 'Diddy' Combs (@diddy). He shared his raw feelings about his love for Kim Porter, raising their children and preparing for Mother's Day without her. We appreciate Diddy for courageously sharing his emotions and personal conversation with ESSENCE and now the world. Plus this epsiode really hits home as Charli shares her ...
Michael Ealy + Meagan Good Are Welcome To Our Home Anytime
May 03, 2019 22:38 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBY’all this week at Black Girl Magic headquarters, it's been been a roller coaster. TGIF! Thankfully The Intruder's Michael Ealy and Meagan Good came to our rescue—they brought us some much needed laughs and good vibes. They even gave us an idea for a new script. Plus Cori (@corimurray) teaches us some new tricks courtesy of her spirt animal (Cardi B), and Charli (@charlipenn) has some thoughts about the human anatomy. Fan shoutouts are back y’all, so keep telling us what you think....
Be Still Our 90s-Loving Hearts! Turn Up With Salt n Pepa and SWV
April 26, 2019 20:11 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis one goes out to anyone who ever got their entire life belting out the lyrics to “Push It” or “Weak” during an epic night of karaoke. Put on your cutest 80s and 90s inspired outfits and get ready to kick it with two of the greatest female groups to ever do it in the industry. That’s right, Salt n Pepa’s here (like, for real!) and SWV is too! It’s officially ladies night as the hosts cozy up to a good keke with Salt n’ Pepa (@saltnpepaofficial) and our favorite Sisters With Voice...
Robin Givens Read Us Like a Book, and We Loved It!
April 18, 2019 20:35 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBY’all! Robin Givens (@robingivens) has longevity on lock! She’s been booked, busy and beautiful for over three decades. Currently, she stars in two shows - Riverdale (CW) and The Fix (ABC) - with a third show on the way this Summer (Ambitions on OWN). While visiting ESSENCE, Robin shared throwback moments from the hit film, Boomerang and recounted her last moments with Riverdale co-star, the late Luke Perry. She also taught us how to master the art of reading people, without saying...
Issa Rae + Regina Hall Invite Us to Their #BlackGirlMagic Party
April 10, 2019 19:44 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIssa Rae (@issarae) and Regina Hall (@morereginahall) are an instant mood booster. Their comedic chemistry is so pure, we’re secretly wishing they get a TV show together. Days before the release of ‘Little’, with co-star and executive producer Marsai Martin — who, at age 10, pitched this movie idea to producer Will Packer — Cori and Charli got a sneak peak into all the #BlackGirlMagic on set. Plus we’re still in the running for this Webby y’all!! Yes, Girl fans thanks for all the...
Live from Brooklyn, It’s SNL’s Chris Redd
April 05, 2019 18:54 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBEmmy award winner and Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd (@chrisreddis), is having a great year. This week, he took a break from his 30 Rock duties and visited Cori and Charli in Brooklyn, where Chris talked about his buzzy impersonations (Jussie, Kanye, Soulja Boy….the list is long), his Comedy Central album "But Here We Are," and his thoughts on why comedy shouldn’t be censored...especially for Black folks. He even gave us his shortlist of the funniest rising young Black f...
Why Salli Richardson-Whitfield Is Hollywood’s Secret Weapon
March 28, 2019 19:08 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBSalli Richardson-Whitfield (@sallirichwhit) is a boss on so many levels. Beyond her nearly 30 year acting career, she has become one of the top five Black female TV directors, in just three years…EPIC! Charli and Cori connected with this phenomenal woman in Los Angeles, to learn more about her secret to leveling up, while staying employed and balanced in Hollywood. Plus, we have a few theories of our own about the meaning of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’. What are yours? Connect with Charli (...
Winston Duke is BAE & Wakanda...FOREVER
March 22, 2019 12:49 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBGuess who was In the presence of royalty? These gals!! While in Hollywood, we had a chance to hang with actor Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) who stars in Jordan Peele’s new thriller, Us, which is in theaters March 22. Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG/ @charlipenn Twitter/ @manwifedog) had a front row seat to get answers to all your burning questions about the scary new flick, Duke’s life after Black Panther and his love for Black women (yasss!). Plus we welcome a new member to the ES...
Roy Wood Jr. is the Big Brother We All Need
March 15, 2019 05:42 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBRoy Wood Jr. (@roywoodjr) is more than just a comedian, he’s the friend we all need in our life. This renaissance man—his has legit journalism receipts—has come a long way thanks to a legal awakening from his past. Cori (@corimurray) spent time with Roy to talk new projects on Comedy Central, getting nearly fired from jobs, plus how he almost became an heir to the Soul Train empire. Told y’all he’s lived. This week we’re jumping straight into the convo, but we’ll be back next week w...
Bozoma Saint John Is A Walking Testament To Owning Your Power
March 08, 2019 21:03 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re spreading the international love y’all! Global boss and all-around badass Bozoma Saint John (@badassboz) is baaacckkk! The Ghanaian goddess spills the tea on how she secured Boris Kodjoe, Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell and more of her beautiful celebrity friends to the Motherland for the most epic trip ever. Plus Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@manwifedog Twitter + @charlipenn IG) get a word from her on owning your power at all times. Black Girl Magic headquarters is all about su...
Eve is here for our 100th episode! She’s a master of reinvention and we’re basking in her light!
March 01, 2019 15:34 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBBeing in Los Angeles for Oscars week and our Black Women In Hollywood event was amazing, but we have two more amazing reasons to glow this week. (1) It’s our 100th episode!!!!!! Yup, we did it! (2) We shared a one-of-kind moment with the one and only E-V-E! Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (T: @manwifedog/IG: @charlipenn) hung out with the Grammy-award winning artist/actress/designer and talk show host (The Talk!!) to discuss her incredible career, how she found her way out of the dark...