Ruth E. Carter Teaches Us How To Dress Like Royalty
Two months into 2021, and we're still at home, but we know we're not the only ones. At least we have streaming, food delivery, and podcasts...
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Yes, Girl!
At Black Girl Magic headquarters, senior editors Cori Murray (@corimurray), Charli Penn (@ManWifeDog) and Yolanda Sangweni (@YoliZama) host ESSENCE’s podcast Yes, Girl! Every episode feature...
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20 of 191 episodesTessa Thompson and Aja Naomi King Spread Love (and Style) The Christmas Way
Bellas, we're back...well for a quick moment. It's been a while since we got together and we've missed you. Although 2020 has been a roller...
Janelle Monae Talks Rest As Resistance For Black Women
This week, we’re talking to singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress...THE Electric Lady herself -- Janelle Monae ( @janellemonae ), w...
Yes, Girl! Tributes Chadwick Boseman, The King
There has been and will be no one like him. On this special encore episode which originally aired on December 6, 2019, Cori and Charli spoke...
Do You Know How To Chase Your Passion?
This episode of Yes, Girl! Podcast is an #UnBossed Podcast Takeover! *Cue the airhorns!* Our ESSENCE Podcast Network sister, Marquita Harris...
Tamron Hall Teaches Us How To Bet On Ourselves!
Broadcast news and daytime talk royalty Tamron Hall (@tamronhall ) is here! And she breaks down what it means to be a trailblazer in journal...
John David Washington Casually Saves The World & We Head To THE PYNK With Nicco Annan!
THE John David Washington ( @johndavidwashington ) is here to talk all things The Tenet and building a legacy! Cori’s going to double-mask i...
How Angelica Ross Gets Her GLOW!
Businesswoman. Trans rights activist. Actress. Author. She does it all and she looks good while doing it. On this episode, Angelica Ross ( @...
Lecrae Takes Us Soul Searching!
On this episode, we have a real soul-stirring conversation with the one-and-only LECRAE. ( @lecrae ) (whose new album ‘Restoration’ is out n...
A Blackity Black Podcast Party With Yes, Girl! And The Nod!
When Black podcast hosts get together, you know it’s a love fest. This week’s guests Brittany Luse ( @bmluse ) and Eric Eddings ( @ejeddings...
Pandemic And All, Tasha Smith Is Living Her Best Life!
Suffice it to say, she's no shrinking violet. When you're in a room with Tasha Smith ( @tashasmith4real ), you know Tasha Smith is in the ro...
Drinkin’ and Podcastin’ With Podcast Queen Tracy Clayton!
It's a Black Lady Pod Show when Tracy Clayton stops by. When the pod queen and host-extraordinaire join Cori and Charli on the mic, it's a r...
Brandy's Back! Need We Say More?!
Like she never left - Brandy ( @brandy ) is here this week, y’all. We geeked and gushed because it’s BRANDY but we also chatted with her abo...
Nia Long Is Unapologetically Black & Deserving Of Her Crown!
We won’t even hold you: NIA LONG ( @iamnialong ) IS HERE THIS WEEK! Can you say ‘Hollywood royalty’?! 👑💐 Not only is she chatting with us...
Gratitude Is Tia Mowry’s Youth Serum!
Who better to discuss the reflection and wellness with than actress, mother, wife, businesswoman extraordinaire - Tia Mowry ( @tiamowry )?!...
Tichina Arnold Has Been Pandemic-Prepared Since 1991!
Look, there are few people we love to laugh with more than Tichina ( @tichinaarnold ). And every single time she comes through, she drops a...
A Playlist Pick-Me-Up with Spotify Playlist Queen, Mjeema Pickett!
When you think of the modern playlist, there are a few people who should be thanked. Mjeema Pickett ( @ladyjeems ), Spotify’s Head of R&B Pr...
Patti LaBelle Feels 35 And Looks Just As Fierce!
Listen… You can never fully prepare yourself to meet a legend. We tried and we think we did ok when PATTI LABELLE ( @mspattilabelle ) stoppe...
This Is Juneteenth: A Celebration of Our Black Freedom, History, and Future
There’s a lot going on in the country and the world right now. But one thing we refuse to do is to let it stop our Black joy. So, we’re givi...
Farrah Fawx Set FIRE to Our Feeds with the #ESSENCEChallenge!
This was an extra beautiful week to be Black! Just in time for our 50th Anniversary, Farrah Fawx ( @farrahfawx ) set our Instagram feeds abl...