Alysha, Sapphira, Scottie, Bexx and Gia are all back! In this episode, they discuss how they are adjusting to being back outside, operating in “new normals,” and why everyone should watch Hulu’s new film, “Summer of Soul.” And, Alysha shares touching memories and a beautiful tribute to her longtime friend, Ayesha K. Faines, which leads to a conversation about the sacredness of life. Plus, they share an update on what BGP will be up to this Summer.
In this special episode of "Black Girl Podcast," Alysha, Sapphira and Gia interview A'ziah "Zola" King, the real life woman behind the most iconic tweets of all-time. Now that her tweets have been turned in to a feature film, we catch up with her about the whirlwind since her tweets went viral in 2015, becoming a writer and creative, watching her life on film, and what it was like to work with the actress who played her-- Taylour Paige. Catch "Zola" in a theater near you, now
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! The ladies are back with another episode! Gia opens the show giving congratulatory love to her baby sister on becoming a doctor! Sapphira then shares her updates on her getaway to Puerto Rico, the full circle moments around planning a Juneteenth event in her city and more. And finally, the girls chat about Insecure wrapping, Issa Rae's legacy and the importance of being a kind, but fearless leader. Be sure to follow @MBIB ...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! Consistency...is a motha**! One of the most rewarding, yet difficult, experiences of growth is our relationship with consistency. Gia, Alysha and Bexx discuss each of their experiences and takeaways, how you choose to show up in the world and relationships. We talk balancing our “inner child” with our BIG age selves. Gia is BACK! online, after a long hiatus from social - & shares how she’s been “watering herself.” Bexx...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! Let’s talk. It’s been a while since we reflected over the impact the past 18 months in quarantine have left on us. One of which being the decision to “socially fast” - a mental health choice that’s rapidly growing into a necessity. Gia shares why she started her “social fast,” and how it’s affected her well being since. Also, the ladies discuss the recent news of DJ Olivia Dope’s experience of sexual harassment during her ...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! Dr, Afiya joins BGP to talk curls, coils, and consciousness. The Howard graduate and licensed psychologist introduces and explains her distinct field of study and service - “Psychohairapy.” We discuss the history of women and their hair throughout culture, the significance of the big chop across the globe and as an intimate decision, box braids and their spiritual history and ending the conversation with healing affirmatio...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! The ladies join the holiday festivities, with individual life updates. Gia, Sapph, Bexx, Lysh and Scottie take turns passing the mic, sharing what they’ve been up to, what’s been bringing them joy, how they’re recovering from Q1, how they’re bossing up in their careers and taking leaps to explore the “new.” The collective share their feelings of the "highs" and lows of the justified guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin as well ...
Pastor, mom, wife, spiritual leader and author Sarah Jakes Roberts joins the ladies of BGP to discuss her new book, “Woman Evolve,” and answer their burning questions in a candid conversation about belief, God, returning to faith, and all the conversations about Christianity on social media. Yes, we talk about the holy helmet of salvation, sis. Tune in, and go grab your copy of Sarah’s new book, “Woman Evolve” available everywhere now.
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! What’s YOUR favorite position? Where’s the craziest location you’ve got it in? How and are you nurturing the sexual relationship you have with yourself? How much of your ego is attached to the way you give pleasure? The ladies answer these questions and MORE in our most generous and transparent conversation about sex. Be sure to follow @MBIB on Facebook & Instagram to learn more about their new collections! And don't f...
Angela Lewis - who plays our beloved “Auntie Louie” from FX’s 'SNOWFALL' - joins BlackGirlPodcast! The new mommy chats with us about her journey from Detroit to New York to LA, her career from stage to television, her personal journey through therapy, the on-screen relationship between Louie and Jerome Saint, where in Hollywood she sees herself next and, her relationship with faith.
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! In the newest episode, the ladies dissect the Derrick Jaxn situation, their frustrations with problematic rise of self-proclaimed experts, how faith plays a role in all of this and why it’s important to interrogate the intentions of everything and everyone on your TL. They begin a candid discussion about private vs public faith. Be sure to follow @MBIB on Facebook & Instagram to learn more about their new collections! ...
The ladies sit down for an intimate, honest and open dialogue with internationally renowned herbalist, holistic health practitioner and Mental Wellness pioneer, Queen Afua. Discussing the release of her upcoming 20th anniversary edition of “Sacred Woman”, the women dive into the journey that led Queen Afua to where she is today-teaching women how to understand the power they hold in themselves through their everyday habits. The conversation of knowing your power expands for the women of BGP as Q...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! In this new episode of Black Girl Podcast, the ladies discuss all things entertainment. They share their thoughts Meghan Markle’s groundbreaking interview with Oprah Winfrey, Andra Day’s award-winning portrayal of Billie Holiday and the layers of depth shown in “Judas and the Black Messiah." Be sure to follow @MBIB on Facebook & Instagram to learn more about their new collections! And don't forget to use the hashtags #...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful! In this episode, the ladies of Black Girl Pod talk all things skincare and explore new practices of self-love by complimenting themselves. Plus, celebrity hairstylist, Felicia Leatherwood, joins them to talk about her own self-care journey, her love for My Black is Beautiful products and what it’s like to work with stars like Issa Rae, Jill Scott, Teyonah Parris and more! Be sure to follow @MBIB on Facebook & Instagram...
This episode of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by My Black is Beautiful. Sapphira shares with the ladies, takeaways from her recent sessions in therapy. We share our common experiences from first starting therapy and how soon into the process we started to feel shifts in our journey. Gia shares an incredible career breakthrough, and how it feels to accomplish another benchmark. Bexx shares what’s transpired in her life over the past two month, while Scottie shares a reminder and words of encour...
In their first podcast of 2021, Sapphira, Scottie, Alysha, Bexx and Gia welcome fashion and entertainment icon Bevy Smith, to talk about her brand new book. Listen as Bevy drops gems about her journey to becoming the TV star she is, betting on yourself, and why everyone should re-introduce themselves to the little girl that still lives inside of them. Plus, the ladies finally share the news of their new show with Verizon Media’s “In the Know.” Get your copy of “Bevelations,” wherever books are s...
As the rush of holiday season begins to settle in, Gia, Sapph and Alysha reminisce on their favorite holiday songs, movies... and men?! You’ll have to listen to get it. Plus, the girls have an open conversation about the pros and cons of “work from home life,” and the things they are working to improve as the craziest year ever comes to an end. @WATCHUMC: UMC is the first Black streaming service offering fresh original series, feature films, stage plays & more. Be sure to visit www.UMC.tv &a...
The ladies of BGP discuss details of their Thanksgiving holiday break. A conversation about family & children evolves into a deep dive through religion and spirituality. Is the religion of your youth, the same in your adulthood? If you believe in a higher power, what does that feel or look like to you? How do you connect to your God? Be sure to check out Sapphira's Apple Music Playlist! https://apple.co/36JV9wG @WATCHUMC: UMC is the first Black streaming service offering fresh original serie...
We’ve been through a lot this year, and though it ain’t over, the ladies of BGP have started to see their dots connect. Bexx shares her campaign experience as MVP-elect Kamala Harris’ principal videographer. Gia discovers a 30-year old video that destined her to be exactly where she is today. Scottie considers “starting over” and shares a major, full circle announcement. Sapph enjoys #VERZUZ with some unexpected company. Alysha opens up about her gratitude for healing after fighting off a very s...
In this new episode of Black Girl Podcast, Scottie, Alysha, Gia and Sapphira open up about how they’ve been doing in the billionth week of quarantine. Listen as Scottie recaps her love-filled 30th birthday, Alysha shares how she showed out at her first solo on-camera hosting gig, Sapph leads a beautiful convo on the importance of dance before her 31st birthday weekend, and Gia shares how isolation has helped her get reintroduced to her truest self. Plus, Bexx - who originally had to work - surpr...
In this special episode of Black Girl Podcast, actress Ashley Blaine Featherson joins Alysha and Gia to discuss her new role in Hulu's "Bad Hair." The new satirical horror film-- from "Dear White People" director Justin Simien-- examines how Black women have often been forced to internalize white beauty ideologies to thrive in various situations. The conversation leads to a dialogue about personal hair and self-love journey's, and Ashley reveals her prayer for Black women. Check her out, alongsi...
The grand jury’s decision on the murder of Breonna Taylor has torn our hearts open. We take the time to acknowledge (once again) the lack of protection over black women, realize that our emotional tanks have been running on e, and discuss the true atonement of America. As an attempt to bring joy back into our space, we opt to play a game: “We’re Not Really Strangers.” We laugh our way into getting to know each other just a little deeper. This episode is sponsored by: @WATCHUMC: UMC is the first ...
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Dawn Porter joins the ladies of BlackGirlPod, to discuss her latest film "The Way I See It." Dawn brings us into the world of Pete Souza, former Chief Official White House photographer, and his experience documenting the historical presidency of Barack Obama and the First Family. Dawn shares what it takes to share space while storytelling, where and when she first saw herself in film, leadership, choosing film over law, piecing together her blackness and how s...
On this episode of Black Girl Podcast, the girls take a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they banter about the last #Verzuz Battle featuring Brandy vs Monica, childhood games and all the fine men of the '90s. With Gia turning the big 3-0, the rest of the group preps her on what to expect (and not) about leaping into her new decade of life! This episode of BGP is sponsored by @Billie! To express a little love for our show, go to www.mybillie.com/bgp for more information and goodies!
In this special episode, the ladies of Black Girl Podcast welcome two of the creative forces behind Beyoncé’s ground-breaking film “Black is King,” to the show. Longtime Parkwood collaborator and #BIK Editor Andrew Morrow shares his experience on creating the look and feel of this film. And, writer and author Clover Hope explains how she and the brilliant team of writers led by Yrsa Daley-Ward crafted the powerful interludes that made the film unforgettable. If you’re a creative; this episode is...
Bexx, Scottie, Gia, Sapphira, and Alysha come together to discuss how they are living in the unprecedented times of Covid 19. As they give updates on their lives, they break down their perspectives on how the “controversial” reactions to WAP, Megan’s agency to tell her truth, the historic election of Vp Kamala Harris, and more... which leads them to ask, what does safety for Black women look like? Because this... This ain’t it. This episode is sponsored by @HelixSleep. Visit helixsleep.com/bgp t...
Esteemed film director and screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood joins the ladies of BGP! Her latest film, ‘The Old Guard,’ crowns Gina as the first African-American woman to direct a comic book film. We discuss diverse representation in Hollywood, black filmmaker mentorship, her greatest influence in writing black love stories, investing in intentions, strengthening her identity with grace and the similarities of directing love and fight scenes. Gina also shares a very personal life-lesson she lea...
Gia, Bexx, Sapph, Scottie and Lysh discuss a myriad of topics focused on the attention, protection and respect of Black women. NoName & J Cole’s conflicting schools of thought, cancel culture, the recordings and history of violence against black women. The ladies also discuss Insecure’s season 4 finale, the rights of a woman’s choice and both Molly & Issa’s growth. The collective shares a special moment of reflection over our individual relationships with our fathers, and sends thoughts ...
The ladies of BGP are joined by actor, singer, writer, director and star of ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Clarke Peters. The stage and Hollywood veteran speaks on black brotherhood, black joy, black mental health, black freedom and the necessity of sharing more diverse black stories on stage and on film. You can watch Peters in the new Spike Lee Joint, ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ on Netflix June 12, 2020.
The ladies of BGP check in for another quarantine convo. Alysha, Gia, Scottie, Bexx and Sapphira Em discuss Michael Jordan’s “asshole” tendencies from 'The Last Dance’ documentary, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s soulful serenade during their #Verzuz battle and Insecure’s latest episode - “Lowkey Movin’ On”. The ladies examine and debate both Issa and Molly’s perspectives.
