Yes, Girl!

2019 was full of great Yes, Girl! Episodes. We ki-ki’d in sisterhood with some of the most beautiful souls. We unknowingly created some of the funniest bloopers, podcasting while hangry. We were moved to tears by some of the most inspirational guests. And of course, we wanted to share some of our favorites of 2019 with you in this episode! SEXIEST EPISODE OF 2019. FUNNIEST INTRO BLOOPERS OF 2019. MOST MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT OF 2019. Take a listen and have a good laugh! Don’t forget to subscribe to Yes, Girl! Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Apple listeners, definitely leave us a review and let us know how we’re doing! #YesGirlPodcast

It 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. Use #YesGirlPodcast to share your #girldad experiences and hug your loved ones a little tighter today.

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 thumbs way up - SKY HIGH!)

Yes, 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 a whole decade to reflect on, girl!

Yes, 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)!

Sophia 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 the Room, now available on Audible, is possibly the most candid and reflective story of love and hip-hop. Listen, as Sophia shares her tools for how women of color can be seen and heard, by any means necessary.

Star of the hit HBO series, ‘The Watchmen’ Yahya Abdul-Mateen (@yahya) is the New Orleans-born architect-turned-actor taking Hollywood by storm with his incredible acting chops.

Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) and Stephan James (@tdotsteph) - two Black kings who are taking Hollywood by storm 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.

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!

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 inspiring walk back through her life and career.

Tamela and David Mann are back! We're so excited to have them back on the show discussing everything from weight loss to what it takes to sustain a decades-long and strong relationship!

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 time. Listen to the episode to catch intimate glimpses of the late singer's personality and perspective and one of the friendships she cherished most.

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.

Before this month wraps up, we wanted to share a special episode of The Color Files podcast with ESSENCE's October 2019 cover star (and birthday girl

This 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)!