Yes, Girl! show

Yes, Girl!

Summary: At 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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 Black Moms On the Front Lines Ep. 2: Kenya Slaughter Never Wanted To Be A Front-Line Worker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:56

Yes, Girl! podcast presents, On the Frontlines - a celebration of Black women who are taking care of our families...and theirs too. These beautiful souls are more than essential, they are powerful. Kenya Slaughter is a mother and Dollar General employee in Louisiana where she is a part of Step Up Louisiana, an organization fighting for dollar store workers and essential workers’ rights. Her New York Times op-ed “I Never Planned to Be a Front-Line Worker at Dollar General” recently caught the nation’s attention. She opened up about just how hard it is for essential workers to take care of themselves and their families and even protect themselves while they’re working. We’re deeply honored to include her in this special series, to zoom in on the stories that are making the biggest differences for all of us during this global pandemic. To learn about the work Kenya is doing with Step Up Louisiana, please visit stepuplouisiana.org.

 Can Kelis Adopt Us And Let Us Live On Her Zen Glam Farm? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:40

No, seriously. How can we be down? The mother/singer/master chef’s (@kelis) California farm is the ultimate low-key glammed out homestead. We only got a peek during our video chat with her but we could totally see ourselves reconnecting with earth, chasing the chickens that keep escaping, and having the dopest dinner parties EVER. You’ll love this conversation with the saucy boss. We talk about her new show, ‘Cooked With Cannabis’, cooking tips for the unchef’d (ahem, Charli Penn), and what she wants her sons to learn from her life. Get into it! Use #YesGirlPodcast on social to join the conversation.

 Black Moms On the Front Lines Ep. 1: Twin Doctors Uché and Oni Blackstock Are Battling Structural Racism in Healthcare | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:19

Yes, Girl! podcast presents, On the Frontlines - a celebration of Black women who are taking care of our families...and theirs too. These beautiful souls are more than essential, they are powerful. Our first episode shines a spotlight on two incredible doctors. They have an incredible family legacy of Black women physicians committed to serving marginalized and immunocompromised communities. Drs. Uché (@uche_blackstock) and Oni Blackstock (@DrOniBee) serve as an emergency physician and primary care physician respectively. We're proud to amplify their stories and their words of advice and encouragement to the masses as physicians, mothers, and fighters for social justice.

 Kandi's Got Advice For Women Considering Surrogacy! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:34

The mother, singer, songwriter, businesswoman extraordinaire and reality TV star dropped by Yes, Girl! to share what’s she’s been up to since we’re all stuck in the house. Anyone else ready to hear some new tracks written and produced by Kandi (@kandi)?! We just might be hearing some new songs penned by Kandi by the time this quarantine is over! Not only that, she generously shares the details of her surrogacy journey and advice for those who may be considering the process. We can’t get enough of hearing about her beautifully blended family and how she and her baby girl, Blaze are bonding! Happy Mother's Day and get into this episode!

 Teddy Riley Wrote "Let's Chill" About His Own Puppy Love! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:23

We’re so glad that even during a global pandemic, music can still bring people together. We're specifically talking about how we got to witness some music history for the culture… Babyface & Teddy Riley facing off on Instagram Live. We were bopping our heads, taking trips down memory lane, dancing in our living rooms. Were you there? Do you know the back stories to some of these iconic songs? Well, episode is all about the beautiful (and hilarious) back stories to some of Teddy’s best work and the songs that defined decades! Get into it and as always use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know your favorite Teddy Riley/New Jack Swing memories!

 Kelly Rowland Stands Solidly In Her Sexuality & It's A Whole Vibe! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:30

Just because we’re self-isolating doesn’t mean we can’t get down with some new tunes! And of course the one-and-only Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland) has brought us a new single that’s empowering and just...a whole VIBE. She gave us the deets on the beautiful thing that happened BTS of her new video ‘Coffee’ AND she shared why she’s done with the word ‘pretty’. Listen, Kelly is a VIBE, ok? We’re about to come out of quarantine with a whole new level of confidence thanks to women like her. Use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know how you like ‘Coffee’ and what makes you feel empowered?

 Kierra Sheard Is Blessed and Highly Favored, For More Reasons Than You Think | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:41

If you watched “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” on Lifetime this weekend raise your hand. If you didn't, we won’t shame you, but since you have time on your hands, consider this a friendly reminder. Regardless, Kierra Sheard is a name you will want to remember. Not only did she honor her family legacy by slaying the role of her mother (Karen Clark-Sheard) in the biopic, but the phenomenal singer also has an album dropping, this Friday, April 17th. What more can a woman ask for? Blessings on blessings on blessings. Cori and Charli girl-chatted with the actress, singer, lifestyle entrepreneur and all-around ray of light, as she shared more about the family bonds that continues to create the Clark Family realness and inspiration we’ve come expect and love. Get into this ki-ki with KiKi! Plus we’re asking you, who has pushed you to achieve excellence in your life? Let us know what using #YesGirlPodcast.

 Eva Marcille Gives Us A Masterclass On Confidence, Beauty, and Unapologetic BLACKness! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:58

Eva the Beautiful Diva (@evamarcille) is here! She came in like a burst of light and filled up the Essence studio with such great energy and all of the wisdom - much of which came from her mentor, the dynamic Tyra Banks. Eva chatted with Charli Penn about all things confidence, Black womanhood, lifestyle, maintaining your peace with her new CBD line cEVAd, and the latest goings-on with RHOA crew! We didn’t want to stop recording with her because she just brings so much great energy. Make sure you listen to the end for her tips for showing up as your true self always. You’ll dig this interview for sure! #YesGirlPodcast

 Last Night DJ D-Nice Saved Our Lives - And We’re FOREVER Grateful! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:37

Huddle up, y’all. We’ve recently realized that the whole world has been using the word ‘epic’ way too loosely. We realized this after attending the party that seemed to never stop over this past weekend and last night. We know you heard about it. You were probably at the bar with us! DJ D-Nice, founding member of Boogie Down Productions, and beloved turntablist all over the world, hosted a virtual party so EPIC that it brought us all together in a way that only good music and a GREAT DJ can do. So, of course we had to talk to the music man himself and get the scoop on how it all started. He’s so humble! And this convo - along with the way he brought us together in a time of international crisis - is solidified as an official Yes, Girl! Favorite. We hope you enjoy as much as we did. Use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know if you came to the party and what part of the 9-hour set(s) you loved most!

 We Aspire to Keep Calm (and Unbothered), Just like Omarion! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:23

While we’re taking COVID-19 very seriously: washing our hands, social distancing, and staying hydrated - we’re also maintaining a certain level of UNBOTHEREDness and who better to chat with about an unbothered lifestyle than music industry veteran and heartthrob, OMARION! We promise, this episode is like one long meditation/TED Talk rolled into one. Omarion drops knowledge on everything from being a role model for other men, to his 20+ year music career, his friendship with Bow Wow, and what he’s looking for in a partner (Hint: Friendship is key, ladies!). How are you staying calm and unbothered? Let us know! And share your playlists while on Coronavirus lockdown! #YesGirlPodcast

 Lauren & Cameron From Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Are As Adorable As You Imagine And They're Already Thinking About Their Future Children! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:40

If you’ve not watched Netflix’s newest reality show sensation ‘Love Is Blind’ you need to stop what you’re doing and go binge it right now. It’s too good to look away! Once you finish you need to come back here and listen to this week’s bonus episode with Lauren and Cameron, the couple on the show that really stole all of America’s hearts. We’ve been swooning about their love story since the first episode of the show and we finally got our chance to ask them all the questions we ALL want to know! Another wedding? How scared was Cameron to meet Lauren’s father? What goes down in the Love Is Blind cast mates group chat? You already know - Use #YesGirlPodcast to chime in on all things Love Is Blind and to let us know what you think of our chat with the lovely Lauren and Cameron!

 Our Homegirl Danielle Brooks Has a Beautiful New Baby And A Few “Champagne Problems!” + SURPRISE!!! 'The Great Girlfriends' Brandice Daniel And Sybil Amuti Are Here!! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:32

Look...We’re not even gon’ hold you - We were finally able to coordinate an incredible official YES, GIRL! conversation with our homegirl, Danielle Brooks (@daniebb3) in sunny L.A.! And we talked about ALL of the things. You already know she’s an award-winning actress both on the silver screen and the stage, a soul-stirring singer (you need to check out THE ANTHEM “Black Woman” on her debut EP), an executive producer, director...and she’s just not even close to finished. Our conversation covered everything from children to our “champagne problems.” We also have a special bonus conversation with Sybil Amuti (@sybil_amuti) and Brandice Daniel (@brandicedaniel) of The Great Girlfriends Podcast! We had the BEST time with them. Get into it and use #YesGirlPodcast to chime in! We want to ki-ki with you too!

 New Empire. Same Woman. Taraji P. Henson Is A Boss, And Don’t You Forget It | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:47

We did it again! We had an incredible conversation with another cover star! Taraji P. Henson (@tarajiphenson) covers our March/April issue of ESSENCE and not only does she give straight up GLAM, she gives that good old realness we LOVE. She’s never changed and we respect that SO much. On this episode we ki-ki with Taraji about the beauty of Black hair and the way SHE designed all the products and tools in her new haircare line TPH by Taraji; the importance of making space to talk about mental health among Black woman; and of course her upcoming wedding! You know we laughed, gushed, and sister-girled OUT. Get into the episode and as always, leave us an Apple review, subscribe, and tell a friend! #YesGirlPodcast!

 Robin Thede Stays Winning Because She ALWAYS Has A Plan! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:46

Y’all are going to LOVE this episode! Robin Thede (@robinthede) is a friend to Yes, Girl! so of COURSE we were thrilled to have our sis back on the show! A Black Lady Sketch Show is one of our favorite shows and we were so happy to talk to her about how she gets people on her show, how she stays humble with 20+ year career, and what the future holds for her. We had this whole conversation at Essence’s Black Women In Hollywood...inside of a Ford Escape...ONSTAGE. What?! Get into this episode and use #YesGirlPodcast to share in the Robin Thede love!

 K.Michelle Is In Transition - Mind, Body & Music! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:02

Just in time for Valentine’s Day - our favorite Love & Hip Hop cast member, K. Michelle (@kmichellemusic) is here this week and can we just say we STAN for her?! She’s always given that real relatable music about life and love and she’s here this week talking to us about it all. K.Michelle shares some words of wisdom from Ciara, her plan to transition into country music, and how her experience with bad cosmetic surgery has created the perfect platform to help other women to experience SELF-love. Check out the episode and leave us an Apple review letting us know what your thoughts! #YesGirlPodcast!

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