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Boris Kodjoe: Blackness Is Global Jan 12, 2022

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This week Kirby and Amira find there’s more than meets the eye with accomplished actor and director Boris Kodjoe. He comes open and ready to share his experiences growing up with his siblings as the only Black kids in his German hometown and the racism he still recalls to this day. Boris shares how his family and pride in his Ghanian background kept him going despite the hardships. He expresses his passion for changing the narrative of Black and African culture and his unique understanding of Blackness around the globe. Boris works with his wife and Soul Food series co-star Nicole Ari Parker in his new Lifetime film and directorial debut, Safe Room, premiering Saturday, January 15th. Make sure you grab your passport because this conversation is crossing borders, and you don’t want to miss the trip.

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Tonya Rapley: 2022 Betta Have My Money! Jan 05, 2022

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It’s time to start the year off right with brand new resolutions and that is just what Kirby and Amira are doing. This week, our hosts sit down with none other than the “My Fab Finance” coach herself, Tonya Rapley. Tonya reveals her journey from making $13,000 a year to building her own financial coaching empire. These ladies get deep and personal about money management from salary transparency to learning what generational wealth really is and how you even start it. Plus, find out the most common financial mistake millennials are making and the more important ventures you should be focusing on for your financial journey. Make sure you have your paperwork because this episode is checking receipts and you won’t want to miss a cent.

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Stacey Abrams: Failing Forward Dec 22, 2021

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Esteemed politician, activist and novelist Stacey Abrams pulls up a very honorable seat to The Table Is Ours this week and hosts Kirby and Amira have never been this excited to talk about politics. Leader Abrams says she is shy, but she was not bashful on this here podcast. She talks about her childhood, the fear that fuels her drive to this day, and opens up about the delicate balance of being strong yet vulnerable as a Black woman in leadership. She also reveals her honest thoughts and feelings on running for Governor the second time around and how her new book Stacey’s Extraordinary Words helps young people see the importance of perseverance and everyday successes. We know where our vote lies but tune in to hear for yourself!

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Kirk Franklin: GP Is Really Wit Me! Dec 15, 2021

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This week Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin will make you clap your hands and make you want to dance! The 13x Grammy award winner discusses the intersection of popular culture and spirituality and opens up about his life as an adopted child and how music has always been a part of his identity. He also drops some serious knowledge on the whitewashing of religion and its effect on the Black community. And as if that wasn’t enough, be sure to stay through to the end to hear Kirk break into song about his new Lifetime film Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas. Hope you got the spirit because this episode will make you wanna stomp!

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Kamie Crawford: Not Fishing For Approval Dec 08, 2021

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Kirby and Amira find out why catfishing cannot be tolerated with this week’s guest Kamie Crawford. This unapologetically herself TV personality and multi-talent shares her unlikely introduction to TV hosting and how to stay above the haters as a Black woman in the entertainment business. Plus, Kamie reveals the truth about competing for Miss Teen USA and the treatment of Black and Brown women in the pageant space. She tells it all from fighting racist comments to tanning to fit in. Listen closely y’all because Kamie is an open book and you won’t want to miss a single detail. Who run the world? Girls.

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Kelly Rowland: Independent Women Need Sisterhood Too Dec 01, 2021

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Told y’all we was gonna bump like this! This week, Kirby and Amira sit down with the beautiful and talented Kelly Rowland and speak about the importance of sisterhood, what makes a forever friendship, and when it’s time to let others go. Kelly gets inspirational as she talks about the power of Black women and the influential figures in her life and raves about her lifelong friendships with Michelle and Beyoncé alongside the new bonds she has made and nourished in her career. Plus, Kelly opens up about her most vulnerable albums and songs and laments about the fantastic time she has had Executive Producing Lifetime movies, including her new film Merry Liddle Christmas Baby. No need to grab coffee this morning because this episode is sure to be the motivation you need.

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict: Seeing Double When History Repeats Itself Nov 24, 2021

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In this episode Kirby and Amira react to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, while breaking the news to this week’s guest Tia Mowry-Hardrict. The three bond over the unbelievable strength of Black people to persevere and still find joy within their day-to-day despite hearing news like this on the regular. Tia talks about living out her purpose as she continues to craft her long career and advocating for women of color in the medical industry as well as in TV and film. Tia makes a space for women to thrive in front of and behind the camera in her new film on Lifetime, Miracle in Motor City. Tune in because this sister, sister, sister chat gets really real.

(10:09) The Rittenhouse verdict and protecting our peace

(16:37) Why Tia advocates for women on and off the screen

(19:25) Black women fighting to be heard in the healthcare system

(21:42) Tia’s personal health journey

(28:07) Representation in Tia’s new Lifetime movie, Miracle in Motor City

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Ernie Hudson: There’s Something Strange in Hollywood Nov 19, 2021

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In this special episode Kirby and Amira sit down with the original Black Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson. Ernie talks about the trials and tribulations of surviving Hollywood at a time when Blackness was not openly welcomed. His experience has spanned Blaxploitation to the modern day and he’s been through it all. From stereotypes in Black roles to getting left out of the Ghostbusters franchise Ernie goes in! Don’t miss the slime he spills. See the timestamps below to catch it all.

(13:20) Military and Marriage at 16!

(19:49) A change ‘gon come in the industry?

(24:41) Rejection in the industry and Ernie’s first chance

(29:11) Standards and fighting stereotypes in Hollywood

(32:32) Respect and disrespect from the Ghostbuster franchise

(33:32) Being left out of Ghostbusters multiple times and how Ernie keeps his cool

(38:15) Being black balled and still finding a way

(41:13) My Black is powerful…

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Mya: Self-love is Like Wo Nov 17, 2021

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The internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Mya pulls up a seat to talk with hosts Amira and Kirby about her journey as an independent artist and more. Mya shares the vows she wrote to recommit to herself, and why loving yourself is the most important step. Also hear the unexpected way she got thrust into life as an independent artist and the blessings it’s given her, as well as her amazing mentor relationship with the late and legendary artist Prince. Plus we discuss her new upcoming film My Favorite Christmas Melody premiering on Lifetime. You won’t want to miss a beat because this episode is like wo!

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Wendell Pierce: Building Our Legacies Nov 10, 2021

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Co-hosts Kirby and Amira sit down with esteemed actor Wendell Pierce from The Wire and Suits to celebrate career longevity and building our legacies. In an industry that can be fickle, especially for Black artists, Wendell Pierce has staying power. He talks about his upbringing in the great city of New Orleans and how he maintains his integrity as an artist in the entertainment industry. Plus, his heartfelt message for his late, dear friend Michael K. Williams and the advice he shared with his TV daughter Meghan Markle before she became royalty. So make sure you grab a seat because this episode packs a punch.

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