Taraji is back from Bali and she has found her joy!
On this special follow up episode, Taraji P. Henson sits with Angie to discuss how her month-long trip to Bali and how it changed her life.  She shares her best takeaway, laughing meditation, and reflects on the incredible community of people she met on her trip. This is the follow up episode we ALL needed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IRL Take Aways: Taraji P Henson is back from Bali!

Created and hosted by renowned media personality Angie Martinez, “IRL” sees Angie and notable guests sitting down to candidly explore the magic of life, it’s fragility, purpose and complexities.  Angie’s conversations will explore legacy, philosophies, and the extraordinary ways we choose to live our real lives. 

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We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie and her producer Brittany go in-depth about her podcast interview with Lindsey Vonn. They discuss the true key to manifesting success, pay equality in sports, and being reasonably delusional when dreaming big.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IRL Take Aways: Lindsey Vonn

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie and her producer Brittany go in-depth about her podcast interview with Killer Mike. They admire his intelligence, self-awareness, emotional comfort, and vulnerability. Angie recounts Killer Mike's incredible strength and resilience in the face of adversity, including dealing with his mother's suicide attempt, his arrest during the Grammys, and his personal and professional journey. They both tout the importance of maintaining relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and viewing the world from different perspectives. Killer Mike's belief in blending and maintaining familial bonds despite difficulties and his ability to laugh through pain, both exhibited during the interview have been significantly highlighted.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IRL Take Aways: Killer Mike

In this interview Usher gets candid about the factors contributing to his successful career, his recent marriage, and his newfound perspective on happiness. Usher delves into his music journey, his thoughts on mental health, and the importance of meditation in finding balance. He acknowledges his legendary status in the music industry and talks about carrying the legacy forward. Furthermore, Usher hints at an upcoming business venture with L.A. Reid, and also shares how fatherhood has influenced his life, leading to personal growth and accountability. In conclusion, he discusses how the success of his recent performances has solidified his legendary status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Usher talks tips for better communication in Relationships

Grammy award winning rapper and activist Killer Mike (Michael) shares his unique perspective on life, love, and fatherhood. Mike discusses his commitment to his music career, the role of parenthood and business in his life, and his unwavering dedication to his community. He talks about his experiences growing up and his family's history, touching upon the complexities of his mother's life. Through stories full of laughter and tears, he recalls the profound impact of his grandmother and mother's deaths and the influence of their words and examples. He shares his philosophy on relationships and parenthood, advising that 'nothing is impossible', and one must prioritize self-care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Killer Mike

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie and her producer Brittany go in-depth about her podcast interview with Alicia Keys. Highlights include Keys' ability to blend her star quality with regular human life, her strength from having a supportive team, her ability to say 'no', and her growth in personal and emotional communication thanks to her life coach journey. Angie also ponders over Keys' perspective of maintaining healthy relationships, improving emotional intelligence, juggling career and motherhood, and importance of the 'gut instinct'. Angie shares how Keys' narratives resonate with her own experiences and how she plans to apply some of Keys' practices in her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IRL Take Aways: Taraji P Henson is back from Bali!

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