On Part 2 of Faith & Politics Malynda chats with Brent Hodge about his 25+ years in full time ministry and what caused him to leave. They discuss his experience in the evangelical church, how politics made its way into the pulpit, and what serving as a Christian truly looks like. Brent Hodge has been in Full time ministry for 25 years. His experiences ranges from co-planting churches and working as a Worship/Creative Director. For the last year and a half, he was the Pastor at a church in Ag...
Nov 22, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 39
On Part 1 of #WeNeedtoTalk-Faith & Politics, Malynda chats with Professor, Philosopher, Author and Activist Dr. Cornel West. The two chat about the intersection between faith and politics. Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He has also taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard, ...
Nov 15, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 38
On the final episode of the #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood Series, Malynda welcomes back Behavioral Scientist and CEO of Entertainment Mindframe Adaire Byerly to talk about her motherhood journey as an entrepreneur and single mom. They chat about the societal view of working moms, raising a Black son and how she balances career and motherhood. Adaire Byerly is based in Houston, TX and the Founder and CEO of Entertainment Mindframe.
Nov 08, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 37
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Motherhood, Malynda sits down with her longtime friend Gabrielle Sullivan. They discuss going through pregnancy, the "right time" to have a child, the stigma behind breastfeeding, why cultural awareness is so important and how she pushed through her grief in order to put her child's needs first. Gabrielle Taryn is a momma, wife, singer and songwriter. She is also a mental health advocate and strives to end the stigma surrounding it. Gabrielle’s music can be heard...
Nov 01, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 36
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with single mom of 3, DeAna Crosson. They discuss the negative perceptions of single mothers, how she survived medical negligence during her second pregnancy, what being raised by a single mom taught her, and her experience raising three kids on her own. DeAna is a single mom of one teenager and toddler twins based in the Pacific Northwest. She is striving everyday to show her daughters how to be strong Black women....
Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 35
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with Sara Alvarez Kleinsmith about her experience with post partum depression. They also discuss the importance of asking for help, what it's like raising mixed race children and why cultural awareness is important. Sara Kleinsmith is a writer, producer, and mother who lives in Austin, Texas. Her writing has centered on Latinx issues and parenthood.
Oct 18, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 34
On Part 2 of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with writer and mom of 3 Lesley Miller about her family dynamic throughout the pandemic, her families health history of surviving cancer twice ( her son and husband), why she continues to encourage people to get the Covid Vaccine and what it truly means to love your neighbor. Lesley Sebek Miller lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and three children. She's a writer, grad school student, and recently "retired" homeschool teacher. She is...
Oct 11, 2021•31 min•Season 5Ep. 32
On Part 1 of the #WeNeedToTalk Motherhood series, Malynda chats with mom of 2, Savana Beal. Savana offers her perspective on raising a child with special needs, navigating the world of disability rights and learning how to advocate for her youngest son who was born with a rare genetic disorder. After he turned one, he was officially diagnosed. There are less than 60 cases of his disease in the world, so it has been a very lonely road. It’s a journey she never thought she would be on, but her sto...
Oct 04, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 32
#WeNeedToTalk Returns January 2022 but get ready for two brand new mini series. #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood and #WeNeedToTalk-Faith and Politics.
Sep 27, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 31
On the final episode of Season 5, Malynda is joined Yass, Jesus podcast Hosts, Daniel Franzese (Actor, Mean Girls, Looking) and Azariah Southworth (former host, The Remix on TBN). They talk about their personal journey's, how they knew God loved them, why they didn't walk away from God, and why they created a faith and sexuality affirming podcast that believes you don't have to pick between being Gay and loving God. Such a beautiful and powerful conversation!
Sep 09, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 30
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the founders of United Stages Collective, Sam Cook, Madison Prince and Matt Coleman. They talk about the purpose behind United Stages collective, culturally what they want to bring to the states, the need for representation within Indigenous and Aboriginal communities and what the future holds. United stages collective is aiming to bring aboriginal Australian creative excellence to Hollywood. Their goal is to bring a different perspective to t...
Sep 06, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 29
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda is joined by Comedian Zarna Garg. The two chat about her culture, her journey from India to America, how she found her way into comedy and her view of America. Raised in Bombay and living in multiple countries throughout the world, Zarna made her way to the United States at the age of 16. After losing her mother at 14 and facing the choice of an arranged marriage or leaving, she journeyed to America on her own . Her experience immigrating from India to th...
Sep 02, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 28
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Philanthropist Nikki DeLoach. They chat about her early start in the industry as an original 90's Mickey Mouse Club member, her reason for being an avid supporter of Children's Hospital LA and The Alzheimer Association, being open about her postpartum journey, and how she found her way to being a leading lady on the Hallmark Channel. Born in a small town in South Georgia, Nikki DeLoach always knew she wanted to be an entertainer. S...
Aug 30, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 27
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynd chats with writer/actor and podcast host Clark Moore. The two have an in depth conversation surrounding the entertainment industry, race, content from the 90's and more. An invigorating conversation you want to hear! Clark is a Georgia native. He is most known for his breakout role of "Ethan" in the hit Fox 2000 LGBT Teen rom-com, "Love, Simon" and for his recurring role of "AJ" on the CW's critically-acclaimed musical comedy "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." He is ...
Aug 26, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 26
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Curve model and Actress Saje Nicole. The two talk about the body positivity movement, why it's important to find representatives for your career that align with your beliefs, and how the industry is working to change the perception of what beauty truly is. Saje Nicole is a Model and Actress that is currently a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search 2021 ! She recently walked in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol. 2 Runway Show and can be seen...
Aug 23, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 25
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chat with Emmy Award and Grammy Award Winning Artists Alisha Gaddis. They talk about applying activism to your artistry, the dynamic in her family life, how she maintains her mental health and sense of self, and what let her to write her book Mama's Milk and Me. ALISHA GADDIS is an Emmy Award Winner (multiple nominations), multi Grammy Award Winner, writer, actress, best selling author, and producer based in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of New York Uni...
Aug 19, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 24
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum David Hernandez. The two chat about his career journey, how coming out in 2016 affected his life and trajectory, what he learned about himself during the pandemic, and how important it is to stay humble. David Hernandez gained national attention with his dynamic voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist. A true self-made artist with the potential to transcend any genre, David is a force to be reckoned with. ...
Aug 16, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 23
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with CEO, Model and Behavioral Scientist Adaire Byerly. The two chat about the creation of her company Entertainment Mindest, how she uses science to get to the root of company communication issues, and why she enjoys working with creative minds the most. As the CEO/Founder of Entertainment Mindframe™, Adaire is hired by major Fashion, Sports and Entertainment companies to enhance their internal communication. Adaire does this by utilizing modern-d...
Aug 12, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 22
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Vocalist Connor Smith. The two chat about his journey of self discovery and identity, his past relationship with the church as a member of the LGBTQ community, his career and the recent Netflix documentary "Pray Away". “You may not have heard his name before, but chances are you’ve heard his voice.” As a studio singer, arranger, and music producer Connor Smith has collaborated on a wide-breadth of major motion pictures, television shows, studi...
Aug 09, 2021•32 min•Season 5Ep. 21
10 more episodes left of Season 5 for #WeNeedToTalk! We will be back on Monday with a brand new episode!
Aug 05, 2021•1 min•Season 5Ep. 20
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her longtime friend, Actress Amy Argyle. The two chat about mental health, navigating the industry and world as a Black Female, privilege, the lack of empathy towards the Black community and more. Amy Argyle brings a grounded honesty and personal spark to all of her roles.Having started her career in Dallas, Amy has continued here in LA the last 17 years. She’s appeared in over 100 commercials, several popular tv shows and studio and indie fil...
Aug 02, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 20
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Founder of Transgender Talent, Hollywoods first talent management company that exclusively represents transgender and non-binary talent. Malynda and Ann talk about her journey to self discovery, what led her to start the agency, what needs to change in Hollywood and what stereotypes of the Transgender community she wants to change. Transgender Talent was founded in 2015 offering a safe and encouraging environment that fosters the talent of tran...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min•Season 5Ep. 19
On todays episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda flies solo and chats about things that she feels we should be talking about. Jeff Bezos, Cannabis, Tommy Bryant and Self Worth. Listen to this in depth and vulnerable episode!
Jul 26, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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Jul 22, 2021•38 sec•Season 5Ep. 18
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author and Army Veteran Dr. Pamela Gurley. The two chat about the challenges of being a Black female in America, breaking down stereotypes that plague the Black community, what representation means and her new children's book series Brown Girl, Brown Boy.
Jul 19, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 17
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda Chats with Actress and Author, Elisa Donovan. The two chat about everything from her career achievements that started in the 90's, navigating the entertainment industry, and her new book “Wake Me When You Leave”. This book is a personal memoir that details how she healed after losing her job, her relationship, and her father to cancer, all over a very short period of time. For over 20 years, Elisa Donovan has been a part of iconic pop culture phenomenon’s...
Jul 15, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 16
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Singer and Actress Michelle Williams. The two talk about her career, her battle with depression, her time on The Masked Singer and her new book Checking in. Michelle Williams is a Grammy Award-winning recording artist and actress who rose to stardom as a member of the R&B mega group, Destiny’s Child, and most recently appeared as the Butterfly on Fox’s hit series, The Masked Singer . Her successful solo albums include Heart to Yours; Do Yo...
Jul 12, 2021•34 min•Season 5Ep. 15
On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Joanne Molinaro aka The Korean Vegan. The two chat about her transition into veganism, how food played in a role in her life growing up, sharing her culture with the world, the importance of family and her new cookbook, The Korean Vegan. Joanne Lee Molinaro is a lawyer by day and one of TikTok’s hottest chefs of all time. Late last year, Joanne struck a chord with her stunning videos cooking classic Korean dishes and musings on justice, love, ...
Jul 08, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 14
On this bonus episode of #WeNeedToTalk to talk Malynda reflects on The Fourth of July, what freedom means and Frederick Douglass's famous speech.
Jul 05, 2021•5 min•Season 5Ep. 14
On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Social Justice Advocate Courtney Nichole. The two chat about her acting journey, her passion for children's education, knowing when it's time to make a shift in your life, and the importance of body positivity. Courtney Nichole is a Chicago native and multi-faceted actress that is currently starring as a series regular on Tyler Perry’s new comedy series, “Assisted Living”.
Jul 01, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 13
