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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We’re Hustling Hard with Side Hustle Pro’s Nicaila Mathews Okome
February 22, 2019 12:08 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBFrom day one, Nicaila Mathews Okome (@sidehustlepro) has been known to stand out. Through triumph, trial, and error, she has tested her talents to discover her purpose and passion. And now the test has paid off. She’s taken her curiosity about entrepreneurship, and built her own platform and profitable business. Yolanda (@yolizma), sat down with her to unpack the reality of entrepreneurship, and help those considering self employment. Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Char...
Business Is Always Personal for Killer Mike and His Wife Shay
February 15, 2019 22:12 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRaise your hand if you enjoyed Killer Mike's (@killermike) Netflix special Trigger Warning with Killer Mike as much as we did. He always keeps it honest. Whether talking politics, economics, business or music we respect someone who always speaks their mind. Hope you’re ready for these keys. Charli (@charlipenn) and Yolanda (@yolizama) sat down with Killer Mike and wife, Shana “Shay” Render, to dive into how we can all contribute to building a stronger legacy for our communities, our...
DeVon Franklin Translates Your Man’s Bad Behavior
February 07, 2019 23:55 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWhen it comes to men, who better to ask for answers than a man? Well, we hope you're sitting down, because it’s about to get honest…very honest. Producer, author, speaker and preacher, DeVon Franklin (@DeVonFranklin) stopped by, and didn’t hold back. Yolanda (@yolizama), Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@charlipenn) got the truth about men, relationships, marriage and more, in advance of his latest book The Truth About Men. If you want to watch and listen, be sure to check out this in...
We’re Black-ish and Better with the Real “Rainbow Johnson” and Life Coach Lindsay Fauntleroy
February 02, 2019 03:50 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBNow that January is history, we’re stepping into Black History Month blacker and better thanks to our guests Rainbow Johnson (@tharealrainbow) and life coach Lindsay Fauntleroy (@oceansandrivers). Both gave us a sense of how important it is to define success and balance it on your own terms. Lindsay offered Cori (@corimurray), Charli (@charlipenn) and Yolanda (@yolizama) insight on how to truly attract and keep what you want, while Rainbow Barris (@tharealrainbow) gave us clarity on...
Amanda Seales Wants Black Women to Win
January 25, 2019 22:20 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFriend to the show Amanda Seales (@amandaseales) truly does it all – comedienne, actress, activist, podcaster, DJ, and host. This week she’s back celebrating the premiere of her one-hour HBO comedy show, I Be Knowin’, which is major because she’s the second Black woman to have a standup comedy special on the network. We love Amanda because she’s smart, funny and Black (see what we did there?). Plus, she’s fearless when she’s expressing her love and support of Black women. On this ep...
Be Yourself, Because Everyone Else Is Taken
January 23, 2019 15:25 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBHow can you be your best self if you’re not being true to who you are? All month, we’re helping you do the work of getting to know and love who you are in 2019. Look out for these bonus self-care episodes, all month long. This week, Yes, Girl’s Yolanda Sangweni (@yolizma)…aka our Yo-prah meets with artist, author and speaker Neycha (@neycha) to discuss authenticity and how we can be true to ourselves. From code-switching and imposter syndrome to the social media trap, Neycha has wa...
Beloveds! Iyanla Vanzant Speaks On R. Kelly, Practicing Self Love and Healing Our Community
January 18, 2019 15:02 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBGrab the sage and get ready for spiritual healer Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) to cleanse and bless your soul for 2019. That’s right beloveds, Mrs. Vanzant brings her love and light to Yes, Girl this week and we couldn’t be more excited. When she speaks, lives change. So we couldn’t wait to hear what’s in store for season six of Iyanla, Fix My Life. She keeps it candid about her guests, how she prepares them to do the work on the show, and shares why you must protect your energy a...
How Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe Saved Their Marriage and Made It Stronger
January 11, 2019 17:46 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBRonnie (@bigrondevoe) and Shamari (@shamaridevoe) DeVoe aren't new to this fame game, but they certainly are the real thing. With nearly 40 years in the industry (combined), this celebrity couple has seen much as a duo, and as individuals. Now embarking on another chapter, after nearly 15 years of marriage, Ronnie (New Edition, BellBivDeVoe) and Shamari (Blaque, RHOA) spent some time with Yes,Girl to talk marriage, open relationships, and weathering the storm in marriage and music. ...
Are You the Driver or the Passenger in Your Own Life?
January 10, 2019 00:47 - 27 minutes - 25 MBYou spoke, and we answered! Thanks to the overwhelming love from last week’s self-care episode. we treating our Yes, Girl family to bonus self-care episodes every Tuesday in January. Hosted by Yes, Girl’s Yolanda Sangweni (@yolizma)…aka our Yo-prah, these episodes are meant to help you do the work to being your best in 2019. First up, Yolanda and Charreah K. Jackson, @charreah, (Author, Entrepreneur, Senior Editor at ESSENCE) discuss the power in taking ownership of your life (even...
Actions Speak Louder Than Resolutions
January 04, 2019 22:18 - 28 minutes - 26 MBHappy New Year, family! Sure, it’s Winter break, but we just couldn’t break away from giving you something to listen to. This week, we’ve skipped the celebrity guest to dedicate time to helping you hit your 2019 goals. What are you giving up, and going after? Yolanda (@yolizama), Cori (@corimurray) and Charli Penn (@charlipenn) dish on their new year’s goals (not resolutions), and challenge you to do the same. Be sure to share your thoughts on social and tag #yesgirlpodcast. We want...
Lil Rel Howery and Trevante Rhodes are Funny, Sexy and Cool
December 27, 2018 16:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIt's always a good day when bae comes to visit, and we're ending the year with a double dose. Lil Rel Howery (@LilRel4) and Trevante Rhodes (@_Trevante_) graced us with their good vibes and good looks during a stop in NYC to promote their new Netflix psycho-thriller, Birdbox. Cori (@corimurray) and Yolanda (@yolizama) joined the duo for laughs and a little self-reflection. Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama Producer: ...
Erica Campbell is Booked, Busy and Blessed
December 20, 2018 22:26 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBErica Campbell (@ImEricaCampbell) is a master of many trades, on the low. The Grammy award-winning singer, radio host, entrepreneur, wife, and mother can't be stopped from fulfilling God's purpose for her life. Cori (@corimurray) and Yolanda (@yolizama) caught up with Erica immediately after her interview with "mom" Michelle Obama (eek!) to talk about music, her family, and how to live a purpose-filled life. Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn; and Yo...
Two Snaps and A Circle For David Alan Grier's Career
December 14, 2018 13:05 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBEnter the presence of comedy royalty. Since the 80s there isn’t a decade that David Alan Grier (@davidalangrier) hasn’t put his stamp on. From Broadway and In Living Color to Boomerang and The Wiz Live!, chances are one of his characters made a mark on your childhood. Yolanda (@yolizama) and Cori (@corimurray) spent time with the thespian and comedian, currently co-starring on The Cool Kids, and read his receipts, discovered his role in Tiffany Haddish’s career and discussed what it...
Bet On Yourself, Like Jemele Hill Did
December 06, 2018 20:11 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAnchor and journalist Jemele Hill has lived many lives and endured many trials in her career. She’s seen the highs and the lows of what it means to be your most authentic self. Surely, taking uncertain risk is always a gamble, but it pays to bet on yourself. For Jemele the payoff has been big. Charli (@manwifedog) and Yolanda (@yolizama) celebrate her new wins - new job, new business, new coins - and take a stroll down memory lane recalling what it was like growing up as 80s babies....
Love Callled, and Porsha Williams Answered
November 29, 2018 19:51 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBPorsha Williams (@porsha4real) is having a glow up that is meant-to-be. She has a new man, a new ring, a new baby on the way. Plus she’s securing bags from every angle. Nothing is slowing down this Southern belle. Cori (@corimurray), Charli (@manwifedog) and Yolanda (@yolizama) sit down with the queen of the South to dig into those rumors about her relationship, her “friendship” with Kandi, and what’s next in this new chapter of her life story. It's tea time y'all! So grab a glass a...
A Thanksgiving Word with David + Tamela Mann
November 22, 2018 16:30 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBYes, Girl is coming to Thanksgiving dinner and we didn’t come empty-handed. We brought love and light through David and Tamela Mann (@davidandtamela)! This blessed, and highly-favored couple has soared to new plateaus as entertainers and entrepreneurs, but remain grounded in family and faith. Yolanda and Charli bonded with The Manns as they share the secret recipes to staying together and having staying power, from their new book “Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage,...
Go Best Friend! Tisha Campbell And Tichina Arnold In The House
November 21, 2018 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn the true spirit of giving, we’re serving up an extra portion of Yes, Girl this week. Grab your seat at this table because you’re about to get full. Fresh off of hosting and co-producing the Soul Train Awards (airing 11/25 on BET), original #bestfriendgoals — Tisha Campbell (@tishacampbellmartin) and Tichina Arnold (@tichinaarnold) — gave Yolanda (@yolizama), Cori (@corimurray), and Charli (@manwifedog) a front-row seat to their 30 + year bond. They take us down memory lane with ...
NeNe Leakes Is Stronger Than Ever and Owning Her Dopeness
November 15, 2018 22:43 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBJust days after the Season 11 premiere of the The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, we sat down with no-nonsense star NeNe Leakes (@NeNe Leakes) for one of her most vulnerable interviews yet. The Broadway and television actress, entrepreneur and reality star opened up about her husband Gregg’s shocking cancer diagnosis, why it changed them forever and how she’s held his hand throughout the fight of his life. Plus, Leakes reflects on her own receipts (as Andy Cohen says, "RHOA is the house...
How Faith and Love Heal w/ Michelle Williams and Fiancé Chad Johnson
November 08, 2018 23:06 - 52 minutes - 48 MBSinger Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) and her fiancé, professional sports chaplain Chad Johnson (@PastorCJ), have one of the most moving love stories this year. After finding love unexpectedly through the bond in their shared faith and getting engaged, their happiness was derailed when Williams revealed she was battling severe depression. She checked herself into a treatment facility with Johnson standing right by her side. Now they’re back on the road to matrimony and documenti...
A Seat At the Red Table with Jada Pinkett-Smith and Her Mom Adrienne Banfield-Norris
November 01, 2018 15:39 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAre you ready for all of that longevity tea?! Charli (@ManWifeDog) and Cori (@corimurray) pulled up a seat at the famous red table with Jada Pinkett-Smith (@jadapsmith) and her mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris (@adriennebanfieldnorris) for a chat on maintaining love, marriage and yourself through the years. Plus, Yes, Girl! reunites with Yolanda (@yolizama), who’s back from maternity leave, and she shares her emotional birth story. In Tea for the Week, they discuss Kanye’s latest flip-...
A Lesson In Finding Your Purpose With Beauty Boss Jackie Aina
October 25, 2018 20:25 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhen you're living in your purpose, nothing can stop you. Beauty super-influencer and YouTube sensation Jackie Aina (@jackieaina) is living fabulously inside and out. But don't get it confused, her success is a decade in the making. Hear how Jackie went from being married and in the military to carving out the luxe life of her dreams. Yes, having a social media following of over 2 million always helps, but she had to start somewhere. Jackie breaks down her path to power. Cori Murray...
DeRay McKesson Makes His Case for Hope
October 18, 2018 15:29 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWhen he joined the Ferguson protests against the senseless murder of Mike Brown, DeRay McKesson (@deray) had no idea his life would change forever. The educator-turned-activist, podcaster and author explains why he spends every day being a voice for change on the frontline of the fight for our civil rights. On a book tour for his collection of personal essays, On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope, McKesson talks with Cori about the weight of it all, from finding balance w...
A Lesson In Self Love w/ Vivica A. Fox and Raven Symoné
October 11, 2018 17:39 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIt’s only fitting that after our self-love masterclass with the one-and-only Mikki Taylor that we follow up with two inspiring interviews with amazing women who love themselves completely and are comfortable in their own skin—Cori’s talking grown woman things with actress, producer, TV host, entrepreneur, author (receipts!), and certified boss, Ms. Vivica A. Fox, and later, Charli joins in the fun as the ladies talk authenticity, success and finding your lane with Disney queen and R...
Boo'd Up: Remy Ma and Papoose's Countdown to Baby Mackie
October 04, 2018 16:26 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDon’t you just love the way Papoose (@PapoosePapoose) loves his wife Remy Ma (@RemyMa)?! The Mackies are back and sharing the love like only they can. The madly-in-love pair cozy up with Cori (@CoriMurray) and Charli (@ManWifeDog) to share their baby excitement, the tea on their new reality series on VH1, "Meet The Mackies," and the secret to loving each other through whatever life through their way. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sa...
From Self-Care to Slay with Mikki Taylor, Plus Star’s Ryan Destiny
September 28, 2018 13:13 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBTapping into one’s best self can take some work. Luckily Mikki Taylor (@IAmMikkiTaylor), Essence’s longtime beauty expert, has written a blueprint in her current book, Editor-in-Chief: How to Style and Be Your Most Empowered Self. Mikki gives a preach and a prayer on renewing one’s self-worth, style and senses. Plus, fall TV is in full swing and we’re chatting with Star’s Ryan Destiny (@RyanDestiny). NOTE: Sorry in advance to those listening to this episode in your headphones, Mercu...
Love Is In the Hair: Conversations with Sanaa Lathan and Lynn Whitfield, plus Curly Girl Collective’s Gia Lowe
September 20, 2018 19:53 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWithin Black sisterhood, the relationship with hair is one of our strongest bonds. It’s why Sanaa Lathan (@sanaalathan) took a leap of faith (and clippers!) for her leading role – alongside the ever fabulous Lynn Whitfield (@mslynnwhitfield) -- in Netflix's Nappily Ever After, the long awaited adaptation of the novel about a woman’s search for love beyond her head. In person, the actresses reveal their personal journey to self love and acceptance. And we couldn’t talk about our ‘dos...
The Black Women Behind LeBron James' New Sneaker
September 13, 2018 18:23 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHave you ever had a life changing phone call? That’s what Harlem Fashion Row (@hfrmovement) founder Brandice Daniel (@brandicedaniel) received when LeBron James asked for her collaboration on his 16th sneaker for Nike. What they developed made history: It’s the first Nike sneaker designed by Black women for women. Daniel recommended three designers from her collective: Undra Celeste (@love_ucny), Kimberly Goldson (@kimberlygoldson) and Fe Noel (@fenoel). All four phenomenal women jo...
Lil Rel Howery Hearts Awkward Black Girls
September 06, 2018 15:32 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBLil Rel Howery’s having a helluva year. Since playing the TSA Agent whose spidey senses saved his best friend in “Get Out”, the stand up comic has been cosigned by JAY Z and Kevin Hart. This month, Rel (@LilRel4) leads his own self-titled sitcom loosely based on his life as a single dad in Chicago. Things are only getting better too: Rel’s ready for a love connection and Charli’s lining one up. BTW ladies: He likes his women a little awkward and awesome. Plus Yolanda’s bundle of joy...
Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge-Brown share the love
August 30, 2018 22:04 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBBefore "The Bobby Brown Story" has us all in our feelings, we went straight to the source for the story behind the story of how Bobby Brown found a second chance at love and life with his wife and business partner Alicia Etheredge Brown. They invited us over for an intimate conversation about sustaining their faith-based marriage, keeping Bobbi Kristina's memory alive and getting Brown's iconic story right (The Bobby Brown Story airs September 4 and 5 on BET). Plus Charli asks where...
Mixing Business and Pleasure With Rev Run and Justine Simmons
August 27, 2018 14:05 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBRev Run (@revrunwisdom) and his wife Justine Simmons’ new Netflix family drama All About The Washingtons is out, and it’s official: everyone is hooked! We sat down with the married sitcom stars to talk about how they’ve learned to successfully mix business with pleasure (spoiler: Rev Run refused to agree to the show until Justine signed on too!), their secret to a lasting marriage, and how they knew Justine would be such a natural onscreen! Plus, Cori and Charli remember Aretha Fran...
Triple Threat and Black Rom-Com Bae Taye Diggs Is Here!
August 20, 2018 18:42 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBYou know we love to hear from the fellas, and this week one of your favorites is in the house. Taye Diggs (@tayediggs) has mastered it all — theater, movies and TV. He stopped by to talk about his secret to success, hosting the inaugural episodes of Crossovers, a new talk show appearing on streaming network Stage, and to fatherhood. Plus, Black rom-com queen Charli asks burning questions about some of the classics he starred in and finds out what’s up with The Best Man Wedding movie...
Summertime Shine with Tracy G.
August 09, 2018 19:28 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week we talk to ESSENCE 2018 Millennial Love Leader and wellness mami, Tracy G (@itstracyg) about all things health and fitness. Plus! We catch up with entertainment director Cori Murray (@corimurray) as she returns from her Caribbean vacation with a #popping glow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Let’s Hear It For Sherri Shepherd’s Powerful Sister Circle
August 02, 2018 20:42 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIf a sister-friend’s love ever got you through the fire, this episode is for YOU! Actress, comedienne and host Sherri Shepherd (@sherrieshepherd) brings the laughs and the wisdom this week as she promotes the return of her hit NBC show Trial & Error: Lady Killer. Sherri recalls how her dear friend Niecy Nash’s love helped to lift her through a difficult time, shares the joys and realities of being a hard working mom and explains how, no matter what, she’s always able to choose joy. ...
Hey Auntie! Angela Bassett Is Here, Plus 'Blindspotting’s Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casel Came Through
July 26, 2018 10:02 - 53 minutes - 49 MBPrepare yourself for a moment in Black Hollywood excellence as we share an epic conversation with screen queen Angela Bassett (@imangelabassett). Bassett, who’s in the soon-to-be summer hit Mission Impossible: Fallout, shares her secrets to ageless beauty, a lasting career and a peaceful family (hint: her kids aren’t allowed to have cell phones). And yes, we asked the sixty-year-old stunner to recite a classic line from What’s Love Got To Do With It. You’ll never guess which one it ...
Brunch with Bae: We got cozy with Michael B. Jordan at ESSENCE Fest
July 18, 2018 13:05 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWhen Michael B. Jordan posted “s/o to the baby oil lady” in the IG caption for his first solo ESSENCE cover, inquiring minds wanted to know: How can I apply for the job next time? Well, we invited Michael “Bae” to brunch at ESSENCE Fest — with some special invited friends — to discuss his application process among other things. During a steamy afternoon in New Orleans, Michael shared what his life has been like since the global success of Black Panther, the women he counts as his sh...
Girl Down! Big Freedia’s Our Guest In New Orleans, Plus The First Purge Cast Is Here!
July 13, 2018 18:50 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe’re still on a high from our biggest ESSENCE Fest yet and we’re reliving the moment we shared opening for The Read LIVE in New Orleans! We brought NOLA’s own Queen Of Bounce, Big Freedia (@bigfreedia), along to Kid Fury & Crissle’s (@thisistheread) show to help us get the crowd hype. And, oh what fun we had! Big Freedia reveals how she found her confidence, why she doesn’t care if you call her Freddie or Freedia and how New Orleans does it best. Plus, we caught up with summer movi...
We Saw A Ghost In Miami! Yup, Omari Hardwick’s Here!
July 06, 2018 02:56 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOMG we saw a ghost, ya’ll! That’s right, STARZ’s hit drama Power is back and hotter than ever, so it was only fitting we get caught up with our bae Omari Hardwick (@omarihardwick) during the American Black Film Festival in Miami. Omari and ESSENCE go way back like Atari. We dug right in as he opened up about fame, fatherhood, becoming Ghost, and how hard he’s been hustling for his craft. Plus Charli, Cori and Yolanda are in NOLA, grubbing and grinding for Essence Fest. Yes, Girl! h...
'Luke Cage' Star Simone Missick Could Teach a Masterclass In Praying and Believing
June 28, 2018 17:32 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOne thing we learned from Simone Missick (@SimoneMissick): She knows how to pray. Back for Luke Cage’s second season kicking more ass (with one arm), Simone’s tapped into a higher power that’s blessed her with an in-demand career on stage and screen and loving husband (hey, Dorian Missick). Literally minutes before Simone took the stage at Netflix’s Strong Black Lead panel at the American Black Film Festival (@abff), she chatted with Yes, Girl! about her work-life-love-faith balance...
Matters of the Heart with Mara Brock Akil
June 21, 2018 05:35 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBYes, Girl jumpstarted summer with a last-minute trip to Miami for the American Black Film Festival (@abff). In between movies and mojitos, we chatted with Mara Brock Akil (@marabrockakil) about her new series Love Is_ (@LoveIsOWN), which takes us back to the beginning of her real life love story with husband Salim Akil. The series is already a fave of Charli’s (@ManWifeDog) who knows the real thing when she sees it. Plus, we’re thankful our Tidal subscriptions were active when the C...
We Weren’t Ready! Marlon Wayans Pours Out His Heart and Opens Up About the Realities of Fatherhood
June 14, 2018 13:48 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBComedian, actor, director and producer Marlon Wayans (@marlonwayans) returns to Yes, Girl! for more unfiltered conversation. He’s celebrating the return of his hit sitcom Marlon (season 2 premieres tonight on NBC) and going in about the realities of being a father, co-parenting and why White Chicks was one of his all-time favorite projects. Plus, Marlon beautifully explains why he and his ex are truly the best of friends (and that’s better for them both), his wonderful relationship ...
Boss Moves Brought To You By Mona Scott-Young
May 31, 2018 18:17 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBMulti-millionaire reality TV boss Mona Scott-Young (@monascottyoung) has been quietly building her Monami Entertainment empire for over 20 years and she has a mile-long list of receipts to prove it. The talent manager and Love and Hip Hop creator comes through to share her recipe for ongoing success, her personal mantras, the tea on her forthcoming new fiction book, Blurred Lines, and her praise for our girl Cardi B! Grab your mugs, loves, because this tea is hot like fire! Plus, Ch...
Taraji’s Got A Man At Hoooooome (Encore Episode)
May 17, 2018 15:05 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn case you guys haven't heard the news, our girl Taraji P. Henson (@TheRealTaraji) got engaged on Mother’s Day. In honor of her big news — remember when she confirmed her and Kelvin Hayden’s relationship exclusively on "Yes, Girl!"? — we’re re-airing our epic interview with Taraji in Jamaica where she spilled all of the hot tea. Plus, Charli, Cori and Yolanda get their best British accents together just in time for Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, recap their Mother’s Day highs and l...
Jay Ellis Explains Why Men Really Hate Being Called F*ck Bois
May 11, 2018 16:37 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBBae is here! Insecure star and new American Black Film Festival host Jay Ellis (@jayrellis) came through to talk all things Beyonce, Black Hollywood excellence and, of course, TV “f*ck bois” like his character Lawrence. Plus, Charli and Yolanda go IN about their true thoughts on R. Kelly, the latest Kanye West foolery and traveling (and renting homes) while Black. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama Producer: Steven Ps...
Getting All the Longevity Tea with Our Fave Fabulous Auntie, Vanessa Bell Calloway
May 04, 2018 17:29 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe’ve loved legendary actress Vanessa Bell Calloway since, like, forever. From Coming to America to What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Calloway has wowed us on the big screen. Now she’s on the small screen, starring in BounceTV’s Saints and Sinners — she even directed an episode. She paid us a visit to talk longevity in Hollywood, her squad of girlfriends (which includes Tina Lawson and Cookie Johnson), staying fabulous in your 60s, and secrets to her 30-year marriage. Plus, we talk Ka...
As Free as She Wanna Be: Janelle Monáe
April 26, 2018 15:34 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB“I’m happy to be a Black woman making art, as free as I want to right now.” That’s the space singer and actress Janelle Monáe (@janellemonae) occupies as she unveils her boldest work yet, Dirty Computer. In the episode, Monáe opens up about why the new album is near and dear to her heart, her earliest memories of Prince and the impact he left, and why the revolution will be female. Tea for The Week is short and sweet: Beychella strikes again, Waffle House shooting survivor James Sha...
Beychella Hangovers, Woke Notes with Tessa Thompson and ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks On What's Next
April 19, 2018 20:40 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIn this high season of Black Excellence, we start our episode in acknowledgment and praise for Beyoncé’s salute to HBCU’s greeks and goddesses at Beychella’s first weekend. Next, a sit-down with Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc, and actress and activist Tessa Thompson (@TessaThompson_x). Both women are leading movements: Michelle’s helming Black Girl Magic headquarters with a vision to super-serve Black women, and Tessa’s fiercely advocating for diversity rep...
A deep dive into why we’re here for Cardi B., plus Erica Ash shares why she’s ready to be a leading lady
April 13, 2018 04:54 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week’s tea is piping hot because it’s all about bonafide super star, Cardi B. (@iamcardib). She’s brought a cultural shift with the release on her first album and baby reveal. With help from special guest ESSENCE Senior News and Culture Editor Christina Coleman (@ChrissyCole), the hosts unpack Cardi’s big wins and bigger influence from her humble Instagram beginnings and her reality TV fame. Plus, Survivors Remorse’s Erica Ash (@theericaash) becomes a leading lady in BET’s new ...
Sonequa Martin-Green boldly takes us to the land of Black girl joy
April 06, 2018 05:46 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOur obsession with Sonequa Martin-Green (@SonequaMG) began when we fell in love with her character Sasha on The Walking Dead. Now we’re cheering her on as she helms Star Trek: Discovery — she’s literally playing captain Michael Burnham on the hit prequel streaming on CBS All Access. Within minutes of our chat, we agree Sonequa is Black girl joy realized. She lets us in on what it’s like being a bomb Black woman in Hollywood, plus confesses all the feels she had saying goodbye to TWD...
Tyler Perry gives a word on faith, fatherhood and acting on your dreams!
March 29, 2018 15:36 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBFaith, family and forgiveness — and very Black — that’s the formula that has made Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) one of the most successful storytellers in Hollywood. But as he chatted with us about his new film Acrimony, Tyler opened up about how fatherhood has informed his work, creating generational wealth and whether or not he thinks he's funny. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama Producer: Steven Psyllos @stevenpsyllos...
Jussie Smollett meets us in Arkansas + Roxanne Shante and Chante Adams on finally telling this hip hop legends story
March 22, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOur podcast cup runneth over this week with three special guests: Jussie Smollett (@jussiesmollett) who, hours after wrapping up a project in Memphis, drove through the night so he could spend the afternoon with us in Bentonville, Arkansas. During our live recording, Jussie gave us a preview of his new album Sum of My Music and why he celebrates Black History Month every day. Back in New York, we sit down with hip-hop legend Roxanne Shante ...