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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**BONUS** She better preach! Why Iyanla Vanzant wants people to stop clinging on to struggle
March 20, 2018 20:35 - 33 minutes - 31 MBOur Yo-Prah, ESSENCE's Yolanda Sangweni, sits down with spiritual coach and author Iyanla Vanzant to talk about the new season of Iyanla: Fix My Life, her upcoming tour and new book. Vanzant also shares her favorite memories from the show, and why this season will be transformative. Plus, “Mama Iyanla" gives us a good talking to about why she wants some Black folks to stop clinging on to struggle. A word was delivered and we received it. Yes, Girl! host: Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama...
Black Panther’s costume designer Ruth Carter + actress Florence Kasumba take us behind-the-scenes of Wakanda
March 15, 2018 15:04 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week, Black Panther hit the billion dollar mark at the box office, and we’re still in Wakanda heaven. If the movie's amazing visuals gave you life, then so will legendary film and television costume designer Ruth Carter, who created the film’s unforgettable wardrobe. Ruth paid us a visit in L.A. and gave us the tea on the vision behind the looks our new favorite characters rocked on screen, how her incredible career began on the set of Spike Lee’s School Daze and why she’s all ...
Kym Whitley on the plight of Black female comediennes…and Mo’Nique argument!
March 08, 2018 13:32 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBEveryone’s favorite auntie Kym Whitley (@kymwhitley) drives nearly two hours in LA traffic (thank you, boo!) for an unfiltered chat about inequality amongst women in comedy (yes she hears Mo’Nique's point but…), Lena Waithe’s genius writing and balancing the life of stand-up comedy and motherhood. Speaking of hard working moms, Yolanda (@yolizama) has some BIG news. Plus Charli’s (@ManWifeDog) lashes barely survived ESSENCE’s Black Women in Hollywood awards and Cori (@corimurray) tw...
Lena Waithe on how dope it is to be a Black woman in Hollywood right now
March 01, 2018 13:29 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWhen ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood 2018 honoree Lena Waithe (@lenawaithe) says come over when you get to L.A., you take the fastest Uber you can find and come on through. Waithe returns to the podcast to discuss her historic Emmy win, her hit drama "The Chi," and how special it is to be Black, creative and winning in Hollywood right now. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray); Charli Penn( IG: @CharliPenn/ Twitter: @ManWifeDog); and Yolanda Sangweni (@yolizama) Producer: S...
All Rise For Black Panther’s Princess Shuri: It’s Letitia Wright Appreciation Day
February 20, 2018 15:40 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB(Warning: spoiler alert!) Black Panther’s finally (!!!) here and while everyone is everything in Wakanda, Princess Shuri aka Letitia Wright (@letitiawright) has a special place in our hearts. The Guyanese-born, Britain-raised actress already had our attention from Black Mirror (get into it), but seeing her fight for her brother, her King and country last weekend sealed the deal. In person, her vibe is even more infectious – she’s gracious, she’s grounded, and she’s gifted. Yes, Gir...
You're In The Presence Of 2 Dope Queens
February 15, 2018 21:55 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWe¹re baaaaaaack for season 2! Comedy¹s new royalty 2 Dope Queens Phoebe Robinson (@dopequeenpheebs) and Jessica Williams (@msjwilly) anointed us with their Black girl shine. Their four-part HBO special has us in stitches every Friday night. Plus in Tea for the Week, we congratulate Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre on their engagement and Yolanda on foreseeing the return of Omarosa. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama Pro...
Bonus Episode: Why Kandi Burruss is as real as they come
January 23, 2018 01:35 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSurprise: When Kandi Burruss (@Kandi) said she had a few hours off from her Broadway debut as Mama Morton in 'Chicago,' we said come thru sis! Between how she’s staying snatched, sane and sexually fluid, Kandi sets the record straight on this season’s 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' drama brewing between her and Kim Zolciak. As she said in her ESSENCE cover story — written by our very own Charli Penn (@ManWifeDog) — Kandi’s reputation means everything to her. Listen in as there’s nothi...
Let the Black Panther countdown begin…we already got our tickets!
January 17, 2018 14:49 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe see you 2018! There’s already lots to celebrate and we’re just three weeks in. First, we have some news: ESSENCE is now 100-percent Black-owned (again!) and Black girls everywhere are rejoicing. Plus, Black Panther’s release date is close, and we’re shopping for outfits and prepping our snack list. Yolanda’s bringing hot chicken and Cori’s tucking quarter water into her Wakanda-inspired bag. Let's heart it for celebs such as Serena Williams and Will Smith bringing nothing but aut...
It’s A Black Girl Magic Explosion: Yvonne Orji and ESSENCE Bawse Vanessa K. DeLuca Are Here!
December 28, 2017 08:03 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBWe’re closing out the year celebrating why Black women are so lit (obvi). ESSENCE editor-in-chief Vanessa K. DeLuca (@Vanessa_KDeLuca) shares what it's really like to be at the helm of Black Girl Magic headquarters and recaps the biggest moments for Black women in 2017. Plus, Yvonne Orji (@YvonneOrji) is back, ya’ll! Cori, Yolanda and Charli kicked it with the Insecure star in Miami — on a break from touring on Chris Rock’s Total Blackout tour — and as always, extreme laughter and g...
From Tootie to Regine: Kim Fields gets real about her rise from child star to queen
December 21, 2017 08:03 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt’s no surprise why ESSENCE named Kim Fields (@KimVFields) memoir, Blessed Life, “one of the best books of 2017.” In the spirit of bringing the magazine to life, Fields gets cozy in our studio for a conversation about her journey from Harlem to Hollywood, the biggest lesson she learned from that year on reality TV, and confirms what we always hoped – she and the cast of Living Single are that close. Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog + @CharliPen...
Taraji P. Henson joins us for a Jamaican vacation!
December 14, 2017 08:03 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB“I’m very happy in my personal life.” That’s how Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) feels right now. Yes, she and her bae are still going strong plus she has so many exciting projects to toast to right now — so we sipped Seagrams Escapes with her in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. She’s producing and starring in her annual holiday variety special, Taraji’s White Hot Holidays, as well as her next film Proud Mary and returning to Empire. However, @ManWifeDog @yolizama and @corimurray discover, Tar...
Symone D. Sanders is breaking 2017 down, for the culture
December 07, 2017 08:03 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe know and love political strategist and CNN commentator Symone D. Sanders (@symonedsanders) for bringing her one-of-a-kind brand of unfiltered Black Girl Magic to cable news and Twitter daily to make sure the world stays woke. In case you hadn’t noticed, being a Black woman in 2017 was lit, and Symone helps us rundown the most magical sister moments of all. Plus, we’re celebrating the importance of the #MeToo movement( and applauding the sisters behind it) and talking about holida...
Laughing along with late night’s Robin Thede
November 30, 2017 08:03 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB“No matter what color you are, stay Black.” That’s how Robin Thede (@RobinThede) ends her new weekly late show, The Rundown with Robin Thede. She’s one of the few Black women in the late night comedy and given today’s political fuckery, Robin’s voice is right on time. With Charli and Cori, Thede breaks down the good, bad, and ugly about being a Black woman in comedy, how to tell if Oprah actually likes you and the art of being funny and real. (For the culture.) Yes, Girl! hosts:...
Why Erykah Badu ain’t afraid of nobody
November 23, 2017 08:03 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBSisters, how y’all feel? Twenty years ago, Erykah Badu (@fatbellybella) had an epic year: she released Baduizm and Baduizm Live -- which gave us all the ultimate f*&kboy anthem, “Call Tyrone” -- and gave birth to her son, Seven. Badu remembers those moments, plus sings us a hint of what’s coming when she hosts the 30th anniversary of the Soul Train Awards and why she can go from 0 to 100 real quick. Bonus: Badu gives Charli a step-by-step guide on where she can find stillness. See...
"She's Gotta Have It" star DeWanda Wise is our #WCE
November 16, 2017 08:03 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBCan you believe its been 30 years since Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) released his first Spike Lee Joint, She's Gotta Have It?! Now the classic has been reimagined as a Netflix series (@shesgottahaveit) starring fresh face DeWanda Wise (@dewandawise) as the one and only Nola Darling. We got all of the tea about her hot new role, how the series differs from the original and her marriage to Underground’s Alano Miller. (Psst, Alano, we're totally crushin' on DeWanda too.) Yes, Girl! hosts: @...
Issa Bonus Episode: Keke Palmer pours up a cup of tea
November 14, 2017 08:03 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAnd the gag is….actress, singer and songwriter KeKe Palmer (@kekepalmer) thought she was just stopping by to talk about playing April Lewis, a young spy on season 2 of Epix’s drama Berlin Station, but she wound up going IN about her life as a young Black women thriving in Hollywood and what she’s claiming for the future. Palmer shares hilarious stories about filming overseas, a missed encounter with a Berlin bae, and what goes down in her DMs. Plus. she’s keeping it real about what ...
We kiss and make up with Insecure's Amanda Seales
November 09, 2017 08:03 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBComedian and actress Amanda Seales (@amandaseales) loves clapping back (Google her explain White privilege to Caitlyn Jenner.) She even publicly disagreed when ESSENCE reported on her series of Tweets about why more folks need a passport over Jordans. But since we've been fans of Amanda long before Insecure, we all said “Let’s talk about it!” because real sisterhood means discussing your differences. Plus, Amanda dishes on her brilliant "Smart, Funny & Black" traveling comedy show a...
Jennifer Hudson gives a word on the art of living your truth!
November 02, 2017 07:03 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBJ-HUD is in the house! The Voice’s newest coach comes through with heart-to-heart wisdom on self love, standing in your truth and doing you, boo! The R&B singer and Academy-award winning actress reveals why she loves her new gig, what makes her feel at home and the story behind a very special ring. Plus, we weigh on Cardi B’s surprise engagement and Wendy Williams fainting on air. Girl! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Ayesha Curry’s recipe for dream chasing, plus Latham Thomas gives get-your-glow lessons
October 26, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBust out the sage because this week is all about self care and growth. First up: chef, TV personality, author and NBA wife and mom Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) reveals how following her heart and chasing her culinary dreams lead her to become one of the newest Cover Girls and helped to bring her new line of cookware to a store near you. Next, celebrity wellness lifestyle guru and doula Latham Thomas (@glowmaven) helps upgrade your inner glow. The Glow Maven talks about the secrets in...
Gabrielle Union on Who Hates Her the Most and Why We Love Her for It (LIVE)
October 19, 2017 07:03 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBJust when we thought we knew everything about Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) — she’s had nine ESSENCE covers — we fell more in love after reading her new memoir, "We’re Going to Need More Wine." Gabby joins us for a live audience recording where she pulls back the curtain on her life. She’s unapologetic about social media shaming of sexual assault victims, why she’s still healing from her own rape and that it’s okay hubby Dwyane Wade reads her book (but not her dad). Yes, Girl...
Demetria McKinney on playing her idol Whitney Houston
October 12, 2017 07:03 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe world caught another glimpse of the former reality star Demetria McKinney when she played Whitney Houston in TV One's "Bobbi Kristina," the controversial biopic about Bobbi Kristina Brown - the only child of Houston and singer Bobby Brown. McKinney talks about life after Real Housewives of Atlanta, balancing motherhood with fame and why music is her first love. Plus, Yolanda's back from South Africa, Cori turns a work trip into a mini vacation and Charli debates the true meaning...
Tamar Braxton gets real, plus two queens from Queen Sugar are here!
October 05, 2017 07:03 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBSinger and reality TV star Tamar Braxton came to town honey, and you know she came to spill the tea! Braxton discusses her new album "Bluebird of Happiness," sets the record straight on whether it's really her last, and reveals how motherhood truly changed her. Plus, "Queen Sugar" stars Rutina Wesley and Dawn-Lyen Gardner open up about Black Girl Magic on set and being Black women in Hollywood. The ladies also open up about their beloved Juilliard classmate Nelsan Ellis' tragic and ...
Empire’s Jussie Smollett is sooo lit, plus creator Lee Daniels has another show up his sleeve and it’s juicy
September 28, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIt’s an #EMPIRE lovefest! Jamal Lyons aka friend in our heads, actor and activist JUSSIE SMOLLETT stops by to discuss Twitter clap backs, life after being an ESSENCE cover cutie and LOTS more! Plus, Hollywood juggernaut and Empire creator LEE DANIELS joins us to discuss casting and working with the most iconic Black actresses in Hollywood, making TV magic and loving Black women's stories. Produced by Bob Tabaddor at Cadence 13 Music by Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc), Aaron Am...
Kim Kimble's Prayer for Your Edges
September 21, 2017 07:03 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhen A-Lister's such as Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige need a game changing look, celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble swoops in with bundles of color and creativity that goes from the stage to screen. Minutes before her flight back to Los Angeles -- where Kimble films her hit reality show, WeTV's L.A. Hair -- she shared why working on Beyoncé's Lemonade was a dream, how she made it from Chicago to Hollywood and that she never leaves home without a bottle of blessed oil for folk's edges. Ame...
Celebrity hair stylist Ursula Stephen, plus a champagne fueled Insecure recap
September 14, 2017 07:03 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBKnown for giving Rihanna her signature bob and pixie, celebrity hair stylist and salon owner Ursula Stephen dropped by Yes, Girl and gave us a peek into her fab life during New York’s Fashion Week. Plus Buzzfeed’s entertainment reporter Sylvia Obell helps us pop a bottle as we recap Insecure’s season two finale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Real's Loni Love
September 07, 2017 07:03 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDuring our LA trip, comedienne and co-host of hit daytime talk show The Real Loni Love sat down with Cori and Yolanda to chat about her journey from corporate America to comedy. Plus, the ladies react to Issa and Lawrence’s fight on Insecure and the season finale of Power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mary J. Blige, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah & Friends Get Real About Pushing Through
August 31, 2017 20:45 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAt ESSENCE Festival 2017, Tamron Hall moderated a juicy, once in a lifetime conversation between Mary J.Blige, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Monica, Niecy Nash, Mudbound director Dee Rees and Planned Parenthood Director Kristi Henderson. The women got real about past heartbreak, overcoming personal setbacks and the resiliency of Black women. Now this is what we call Black Girl Magic! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Tichina Arnold and Love Talk with Flex & Shanice
August 24, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 68 MBIt’s a TBT special when we talk to Tichina Arnold, who’s been dispensing comic relief on our small screens since Martin, and celebrity couple Flex and Shanice. These 90s faves are as hot as ever: Tichina’s pulling double duty in Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse and VH1’s Daytime Divas andFlex and Shanice – who’s celebrating the 20th anniversary of “I Love Your Smile” – prove why Black love is always supreme See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins
August 17, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 62 MBMarlon Wayans has been busy. His new Netflix comedy Naked is now streaming and he stars alongside NBC’s new Black family sitcom Marlon with his dear friend, actress Essence Atkins. On the show the actors play a divorced couple who actually gets along. First up, Marlon stops by to discuss fatherhood, positive Black images on screen and why it was so important for him to make this show and later Essence opens up about her longtime bond with Marlon, life after divorce and more. See Privacy Po...
Tyra Banks and 'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay
August 10, 2017 07:03 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe stars of two of TVs biggest reality shows join the Yes, Girl! sister-circle. First, television producer, businesswoman, actress, and former model (receipts!) Tyra Banks opens up to Cori and Yolanda about exploring new career opportunities, life with her son York, motherhood and more. After that, TV’s first Black Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay stops by with her new fiancé, Bryan Abasolo, to chat with Charli about her newfound fame, wedding plans and why she felt she made the rig...
Badass Bozoma Saint John
August 03, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe Yes Girl! hosts dig into the latest episode of Insecure, plus they’re talking confidence and career challenges with Uber’s new Chief Brand Officer Bozoma Saint John, whose stellar track record with major brands like Apple Music and Pepsi speaks for itself. Her bold confidence, impressive resume and unique relatabilty are just some of the topics we dig into. Get ready to catch those gems! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Halle Berry
July 27, 2017 07:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLast spring, Halle Berry damn near broke the internet by posting a pic of herself frolicking in a field of flowers back lit only by the sun. At 50, yes, she's gorgeous as ever but there's so much more to this Oscar winner. After talking with her during Essence Festival in New Orleans, we discovered Halle's hilarious and humbled, and like the determined mom she plays in Kidnap, she's fiercely protective of her two kids off screen. Take a listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Regina Hall (Girls Trip)
July 20, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 57 MBEveryone’s talking about new movie Girls Trip, so obvi we’re chatting with one of the film’s stars, actress Regina Hall. Regina was all about the girl talk, and we covered all of our fave topics — including why we love our girlfriends, caring for our edges and finding puppy love. Listen, and she’ll definitely be your newest friend in your head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Angela Rye (#Woke100) and Candice Benbow (4:43 essayist)
July 13, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBPolitico and lawyer Angela Rye was featured on the cover of Essence's Woke 100 issue for her smart and peppered analysis of issues affecting marginalized communities. She tells Yolanda and Cori about her start in politics, how to stay woke and a preview of her new podcast On 1 with A. Rye. Ladies, can we talk about the trail of heartbreak left behind from a breakup you never saw coming? Did you give too much? Did he give too little? Candice Benbow, the author of 4:43, the viral in...
Iyanla Vanzant (Live at Essence Festival)
July 06, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBA year ago, Iyanla Vanzant was a scheduled keynote speaker at Essence Festival. Then the unthinkable happened days before her appearance: she was fighting for her life due to a medical emergency. On July 1, Iyanla made a triumphant return to the daytime stage as an empowerment speaker – shouting hallelujah as she walked through the audience before delivering a stirring testimony about surviving, letting go and shining from within. As a Yes, Girl! treat, we’re sharing her full speech...
Courtney A. Kemp (Power creator and executive producer) and The Matchmaking Duo
June 29, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBLong before Courtney A. Kemp created one of TV’s most addictive series, Power, she was a lowly magazine writer with much bigger aspirations than typing up celebrity Q&As. But when she had an opportunity to write about her own life coupled with the death of her father, the experience made starting her scriptwriting career a priority. As Power, which she created and executive produces, enters its fourth season, Kemp shares what motivates her, what’s next for her leading man Ghost and ...
June Ambrose #RockMom
June 22, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 57 MBStylist to the stars June Ambrose took time out of her crammed Hollywood schedule and shared how she juggles red carpets, motherhood, and marriage while looking flawless and stress free. Through her Instalife, we know June’s a rock mom who’s been shaping the culture for two plus decades. From styling hip hop icons Jay Z, Missy Elliott and Diddy to creating visionary magazine covers and videos to reporting on who’s hot and what’s not at every hot ticket in around the world. But here...
Janet Mock (Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me)
June 15, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe’re talking life and love lessons learned from our 20s with journalist, writer, New York Times-bestselling author and transgender rights activist Janet Mock who shares hilariously real stories from her second memoir —Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me. The tea is served! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tiffany Haddish and Amber Stevens West (The Carmichael Show) and #WokeBaes Greg and Helanah
June 08, 2017 07:02 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn a day off from taping their hilarious sitcom, The Carmichael Show's Tiffany Haddish and Amber Stevens West walks us through their respective lives before and after the hit show. Not to be missed: Tiffany, who's starring in this summer's Girls Trip, sharing how she won over Will and Jada Pinkett Smith with a Groupon swamp tour. How important is it to be intentional in choosing a romantic partner who shares your spiritual beliefs and life passions? Former ESSENCE Bachelor Greg Cor...
Charlamagne Tha God (LIVE)
June 01, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBLove him or hate him, Charlamagne Tha God—radio’s favorite agitator—sits in the hot seat for Yes, Girl’s first live recording at ESSENCE’s New York City offices. He answers audience’s burning questions about “disrespecking” Birdman, loving Black women (“I don’t hate Black women") and sharing his surprisingly affirming life lessons from his book Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...
Mary J. Blige
May 25, 2017 07:03 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBFresh off the release of her latest album, "Strength of a Woman," Mary J. Blige checks in with Charli and Yolanda about life after divorce, finding real love again, and what fans can expect from her sure-to-be epic performance alongside Chaka Khan, Jazmine Sullivan and Monica at the 2017 Essence Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) and Gabby & Andrew Wilkes
May 18, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBLong before producer-turned-actress Lena Waithe mined her personal coming out story for Master of None’s best episode ever (“Thanksgiving”), she stopped by Yes, Girl studios and chatted about growing up in the Chi, breaking into Hollywood and falling in love with the girl of her dreams. Publicist Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and her husband, pastor Andrew Wilkes, are young, married and ministering other 20 and 30-something couples on how to blend faith and love. Find out their secrets to "C...
Luvvie Ajayi & Abiola Abrams
May 11, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBLuvvie Ajayi is not only one of ESSENCE’s 100 Woke Women and featured on the May 2017 cover, she’s a New York Times bestselling author (I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual) and she’s developing a show with Shonda Rhimes. Her life right now: WINNING. Luuvie chats with Yolanda and Cori about her blogger beginnings, hooking up with Hollywood go-getters and why even when she’s judged, she’s gracious. Plus, ESSENCE's resident intimacy expert, Abiola Abrams, is in the house to answer r...
Bill Bellamy and Oneika the Traveller
May 04, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBAfter the last 100 days with Trump, we need a good laugh. Thankfully, comic and actor Bill Bellamy (@billbellamy) gives us the levity our spirits craved as he tells Cori and Yolanda how he coined the term “booty call.” (fact.) Is it possible to meet a keeper while traveling the world? Travel blogger, Oneika the Traveler found her husband doing just that. We're talking international dating do's and dont's and how to find your happy ending overseas. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Meagan Good and Devon Franklin
April 27, 2017 07:03 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMeagan Good and DeVon Franklin are relationship goals for real. We chat with the power couple about how they build each other up by maintaining their faith and love in Hollywood, plus gems from their book "The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tameka "Tiny" Harris and Daughter Zonnique Open Up
April 20, 2017 07:03 - 54 minutes - 50 MBTameka "Tiny" Harris sets the record straight on how she really felt when T.I. called their marriage "a distraction," their impending divorce and what's next for her (hint: Xscape is reuniting). Plus, we chat with Tiny's daughter Zonnique about the inspiration for debut EP, Love Jones, and how she fell in love with her NFL star boyfriend Damian Swann See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yvonne Orji (Insecure) and Kel Mitchell & Asia Lee (Game Shakers)
April 13, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBInsecure’s breakout star Yvonne Orji takes us on her bumpy journey to Hollywood, which includes a one way bus ticket to NYC (with no place to stay) to awkwardly hiding in HBO’s lobby after her audition (in a blonde wig no less). Afterwards, Nickelodeon star Kel Mitchell and his wife Asia Lee share their love story and baby joy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead) and Demetria Lucas D'oyley (A Belle in Brooklyn)
April 06, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThe Walking Dead's Danai Gurira is a super busy woman. Between writing stage plays, filming this season's TWD and going off to start Black Panther, she came by our studio for a chat about everything good in her life and although it was a few months ago, we're still inspired. The Internet’s go-to girl for all relationship and life advice, Demetria Lucas D’Oyley, stops by to set the record straight on whether or not Black women need as much help finding love as the news headlines sug...
Angie Nwandu (The Shade Room) and Prentice & Tasha Penny
March 30, 2017 07:03 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThe Shade Room is one our guiltiest pleasures (The New York Times calls it "The Black TMZ") and on this week's episode of Yes, Girl! we talk with its founder Angie Nwandu, who's rag to riches story will have you in tears. Plus, we’re now officially obsessed with Insecure show-runner Prentice Penny and wife Tasha Penny’s sweet (yet unbelievably real) “how we met” story. The college sweethearts turned power couple know the secret to balancing success and love in Hollywood. Meet your n...
Sanaa Lathan & Gina Prince-Bythewood (Shots Fired) and The Matchmaking Duo
March 23, 2017 07:03 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBBesties Sanaa Lathan and Gina Prince-Bythewood share the magic inside their real-life bond in Hollywood and discuss their new show, Shots Fired. Plus, professional matchmakers The Matchmaking Duo reveal why professional Black women really have so much trouble finding love. (Sips, tea!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.