In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds podcast, we welcome multi-hyphenate artists Robyn Hood and Heir Jordan of Truth Teller Productions and NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge winner Georgianna McKenny.

Segment 1: Miriam A. Hyman aka Robyn Hood (Philly native) is a classically trained actress and a Hip Hop Recording Artist. TV: Currently: Miriam has reprised her guest starring role as Dre for season 6 of The Chi. Up next, Hyman will play US Attorney Stacy Marks on season 2 of Power Book IV: Force on Starz as a series regular and She’s also been seen in Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, Blue Bloods, The Rookie, Blindspot and more.

The Chicago native Heir Jordan born Jordan Terrell Walker is a lyricist and producer. He’s been writing and making beats since a youth working with various Chicago land artists. He’s known for his witty bars, catchy hooks and infectious beats. He has since teamed up with cousin and CEO of Truth Teller Productions, actress Miriam A. Hyman/Robyn Hood to work alongside her and lead producer/ lyricist East-O. 

Host: Ryanne

Segment 2: Georgianna McKenny, 17, is a rising senior at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science. Originally from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, she loves watching movies and learning new languages.McKenny is the high-school winner of NPR's fifth-annual Student Podcast Challenge. She won against 3,300 entries – from middle- and high schoolers in 48 states. McKenny and her winning entry tell the story of the toll Jackson's water crisis has taken on the city's students.

Host: Kiersten

Music by: Sammus

Edited by: Jamie Broadnax