Stay ConnectedAt 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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Hey fam! Charli and Cori are back from Essence Fest and their recap is one for the books. There, they bumped into this week's guest, Rotimi, and his Power costars. Rotimi’s (@rotimi) quickly become a worldwide heartthrob but he's naturally multi-talented and FOCUSED out here. On this episode, we chat with Mr. Nigerian Butterscotch about his unique start as an actor and the seasoned actors who have mentored him, and how he's contributing to Afrobeats mass takeover. Plus, the qualities he’s looking for in a “Mrs. Nigerian Butterscotch!” (Heads up, ladies: having a little “riddim” is a great thing!) Follow the Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn (IG - @charlipenn, Twitter: @ManWifeDog). Tell us what you think of the episode on social and remember to use hashtag: #YesGirlPodcast.
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Sun’s out and so are the good vibes. Before Cori and Charli pack their bags for festivals and vacations, they share what’s on their Summer bucket list, plus tips on what it takes survive and thrive at #ESSENCEFEST. Since one can never have too much shade on these sunny days, take notes as Robin Gives (@robingivens) gives Cori lessons on how to give a good read.
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Calling all #SiriBAEs—your king is here! Queen Sugar is back and Ralph Angel, a.k.a. Kofi Siriboe (@kofisiriboe) celebrated with Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@charlipenn) over some of Aunt Vi’s (delicious) pies. With Essence Fest 2019 just around the corner, the trio reflected on a crazy memory from Essence Fest 2016 when Kofi had the entire crowd parted like the Red Sea. He also gushes about his love for women, advice from Oprah and advocating for mental health. Things get a bit emotional when Kofi spoke about the untimely passing of his mentor, Nipsey Hussle. Listen in.
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Blessings on blessings! This week’s episode is a double portion of inspiration. Bishop T.D. Jakes (@bishopjakes) will motivate your spirit, and Tonya Lewis Lee (@tonyalewislee) will motivate your mind and body. Cori and Charli’s cup overflowed with joy when Bishop T.D. Jakes came to NYC while promoting his new book, Crushing. The bishop gave the hosts a loving read about manifesting vision and the reality of success. Meanwhile, producer, author, and entrepreneur, Tonya Lewis Lee, brought her Brooklyn vibes to the studio to dish on how she stays fit and fabulous, plus spill the tea on all things Nola Darling, in season two of She’s Gotta Have it.
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Ladies, we have a treat for you! Blair Underwood is in the building, and yes he's EVERYTHING you would imagine him to be (and more) - cool, conscious and funny. Plus who can forget that smooth voice? Cori and Charli got an earful of his time, when he stopped by to talk about the new Netflix mini-series, 'When They See Us', directed by the phenomenal Ava DuVernay, which dives into the stories of ‘The Central Park Five’. The trio reflected on what has changed from then to now, and take a flashback look into Blair’s 30+ year career.
We’re blocking out time this weekend to watch it on Netflix.
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Being in the music industry for nearly twenty years qualifies Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) to be a lot of things - a veteran, a role model and so much more - but it’s her role as a wife and mother that has helped her become the grown ass woman who sits before us today. Hosts, Cori Murray and Charli Penn catch up with the timeless musician, and June ESSENCE cover star, to exchange grown woman wisdom and Keys is happier than ever. Listen to her tell us why hubby Swizz Beatz completes her, when she put her “big girl panties” on and how motherhood changed her. Plus C+C discuss the most grown move anyone could make…paying off those student loans and bills. (Congrats Morehouse Class of 2019!)
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It’s clear that Yara Shahidi is more than just an actress or an activist, she’s an old soul who’s clearly been in this world before. So naturally she fit right in when stopping by to talk about her new movie, The Sun is Also a Star (out in theaters Friday, May 17). In this episode, Cori and Charli chat with Yara about their mutual on-and-off again relationship with New York City. Plus Yara gives them some sightseeing homework. You may want to take notes for your next NYC trip. Thanks for all the Mother’s Day love! You know Cori and Charli had to read more fan mail on air. Keep them coming. You might hear yours.
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In honor of Mother's Day, we're remixing our show just a bit. We're sharing audio from a very personal sit down with dream hampton and ESSENCE's May cover star Sean 'Diddy' Combs (@diddy). He shared his raw feelings about his love for Kim Porter, raising their children and preparing for Mother's Day without her. We appreciate Diddy for courageously sharing his emotions and personal conversation with ESSENCE and now the world.
Plus this epsiode really hits home as Charli shares her own experiences about growing up without a mother.
For all dealing with parental loss this Mother's Day, we see you and you're in our hearts. You can always connect with Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG -@charlipenn / Twitter - @manwifedog), use #yesgirlpodcast
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Y’all this week at Black Girl Magic headquarters, it's been been a roller coaster. TGIF! Thankfully The Intruder's Michael Ealy and Meagan Good came to our rescue—they brought us some much needed laughs and good vibes. They even gave us an idea for a new script. Plus Cori (@corimurray) teaches us some new tricks courtesy of her spirt animal (Cardi B), and Charli (@charlipenn) has some thoughts about the human anatomy.
Fan shoutouts are back y’all, so keep telling us what you think. Hit up Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG @charlipenn / Twitter @manwifedog). Be sure to tag #yesgirlpodcast.
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This one goes out to anyone who ever got their entire life belting out the lyrics to “Push It” or “Weak” during an epic night of karaoke. Put on your cutest 80s and 90s inspired outfits and get ready to kick it with two of the greatest female groups to ever do it in the industry. That’s right, Salt n Pepa’s here (like, for real!) and SWV is too! It’s officially ladies night as the hosts cozy up to a good keke with Salt n’ Pepa (@saltnpepaofficial) and our favorite Sisters With Voices (@officialswv). While visiting our studios to give us a sneak peek of their new reality show, Ladies Night, (premiering April 30th on BET), we discovered that Pepa and Charli have a LOT in common and Cori’s song request warmed Salt’s heart. Oh and have you seen ESSENCE’s latest viral cover starring Diddy and his daughters? Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@charlipenn = IG / @manwifedog =Twitter) are talking all about it and raising a glass to all of the daddy-mommies out there.
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