Jade has been having a rough couple of days. Dealing technical issues recording her podcast, feeling lonely in her love life, and feeling uninspired at her job; Jade hasn't been motivated to do much of anything. Even record! But the announcement of the 72nd Emmy Awards nominations reinvigorated her spirit and passion to record episode 57. On this weeks episode, Jade gives an update on her podcast technical difficulties (:48), and her newfound empathy for graphic designers (8:30). For "What's On The Queue?" (17:48), Jade dishes about the season finale of RuPaul's DragRace: All Stars 5, The Indian Matchmaker, and Love on the Spectrum. Then asks, which dating app is better? Bumble? Or Hinge? Finally, Jade list the nominees for the 72 Emmy Awards (32:12- 1:01:00), with insight on first time nominations, which network and streaming platform dominated the nominations this year, plus who Jade wants like to see win. Resources: linktr.ee/Justiceforelijahmcclain blacklivesmatter.com/ www.usa.gov/register-to-vote www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-…-breonna-taylor/ nymag.com/strategist/article/w…ck-lives-matter.html National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) www.rainn.org/ www.safehorizon.org/get-help/rape-a…sexual-assault/ www.health.ny.gov/prevention/sexual_violence/ njcasa.org/find-help/ Mental Health: www.psychguides.com/guides/mental-health-hotline/

It's Not Easy Being With A Gemini; and being a Gemini myself, I should know! In Episode 56, Jade breaks down her current work drama (). But is it actual drama, or is she just in one of her "Gemini" moods? Because Jade has two Gemini males in her life, she feels for Kanye West, and give her thoughts regarding Kim Kardashian West's while Kanye is seeming going through a public breakdown (). Or is he ()? Jade is not completely offended by Kyle Quiero's tweets about Jill Scott (). Finally, Jade finally watched two Greg Daniel creations, and she breaks down the final episode of 'I May Destroy You' for "What's On The Queue?" (). Resources: linktr.ee/Justiceforelijahmcclain blacklivesmatter.com/ www.usa.gov/register-to-vote www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-…-breonna-taylor/ nymag.com/strategist/article/w…ck-lives-matter.html National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) www.rainn.org/ www.safehorizon.org/get-help/rape-a…sexual-assault/ www.health.ny.gov/prevention/sexual_violence/ njcasa.org/find-help/ Mental Health: https://www.psychguides.com/guides/mental-health-hotline/ - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264, [email protected] - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): (800) 662-4357 - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): (866) 615-6464. - Mental Health America Hotline: Text MHA to 741741 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 - Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 - The Samaritans: 1-212-673-3000 (New York–based organization) - Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255. Text a message to 838255.

Thank You Isabela Avery for bringing joy and light into our lives amongst all this darkness and sadness. In Episode 55, Jade proudly announces the birth of her first niece Isabela Avery, and reads a few personality traits about Cancers born on June 25th (:48). She then gives the answer to the burning question regarding her baby fever (7:51), but vows to give Isabela a cousin within a certain time frame (11:56). The rise of COVID-19 cases around the U.S. is very concerning to Jade because she's only allowed to travel to two places (14:59), and tells everyone to STAY HOME (26:48)! In True Jade Fashion, Jade follows the voice in her head and starts talking about the word "fine" and how it's used to describes someone. But does Jade really think Drake is "fine" (29:50)? Switching gears, Jade focuses on Justice For Elijah McClain as she reads his last words and gives her thoughts on what police and first responders should do when encountering someone with special needs and Autism(35:10). **PLEASE NOTE: I have not read any reports that have stated or suggested Elijah McClain was Autistic or had special needs. His words were triggering to me and it reminded me of an episode of "A-Typical" where an autistic character named Sam gets stopped by a police officer in the middle of the night while walking home(41:47). *** Finally, Jade discusses "I May Destroy You" for "What's On The Queue?" (54:14) and gets into the topics of sexual assault, consent, manipulation, and "stealthing" (58:22) surrounding episode 4 of the HBO hit series. Jade closes with some positive remarks (1:12:08). Resources: https://linktr.ee/Justiceforelijahmcclain https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) https://www.rainn.org/ https://www.safehorizon.org/get-help/rape-and-sexual-assault/ https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/sexual_violence/ https://njcasa.org/find-help/

Episode 54 has an emotional beginning as Jade expresses her sadness of continually seeing videos and images of black men and women still being murdered by police (1:20) on social media. JUSTICE FOR OLUWATOYIN SALAU! Jade reads "Toyin's" alarming tweets leading up to her disappearance and tragic murder (2:39). JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR! Question. Why isn't there the same energy for the arrest and conviction of Breonna Taylor's murderers(8:00)? Jade gets emotional talking about the state of the country and the reversal of transgender health protection on the anniversary of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting (13:19). DON'T FALL FOR THE OKEY-DOKE! In the midst of all current tragedy in our country, the news of Spongebob Squarepants' sexuality is revealed (17:29). Moving on to a lighter note, Jade talks about shows with strong black leads "Blood & Water" (23:53), "I May Destroy You" written , created, and starring Michaela Coel from "Chewing Gum" (29:29), and the Season 4 finale of "Insecure" (37:38) for "What's On The Queue?" Finally Jade closes the show with a reminder to stay safe, continue to protest, and continue to SAY THEIR NAMES (57:17)! Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html

In Episode 53, Jade explains why she chose not to release an episode last week during the height of the protest and riots (:48). Instead she chose to highlight her favorite podcast by black voices and creators on In True Jade Fashion official Instagram page(1:45): ⁃ Sibling Rivalry ⁃ Holly Hit or Miss Podcast ⁃ Why Won't You Date Me? ⁃ Okay, Now Listen ⁃ So, Let Me Tell You Podcast ⁃ The Officially Street Podcast ⁃ The People Talking Podcast ⁃ Kinks With KeKe ⁃ Whoreible Decisions ⁃ The MillenniHER Podcast Next, Jade compliments Holly's recent episode on Mental Health & Social Media during this time (8:08), and Jade shares a list of all the Black Owned Restaurant & Eateries throughout New Jersey (20:47); naming her two favorite restaurants from the list. Las Vegas & New Jersey is now open for business (23:21). Jade tells her experience attending her first protest (25:35), and then gives her brief thoughts on B. Simone's comments on not wanting to date a "9-5" man (31:09). Finally, Jade get's back to "What's On The Queue?" (36:24) where she breaks down Insecure Episode 9 - "Lowkey Trying." Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html

Reunited and it feels so good! Ms. Dyani Carissa is back for a fourth time on the In True Jade Fashion Podcast. Jade opens up Episode 52 by thanking everyone for their warm birthday wishes. THANK YOU! After months of being apart, Jade and Dyani are finally reunited. The two discuss the difference between New York and New Jersey during the Covid pandemic (9:53), and then get right into reminiscing about their Toronto trip just one year ago (10:45). Since Jade and Dyani hadn't seen in each since August 2019, Dyani fills Jade in on what's been going on in her life, and her plans for the future after Covid (29:37). Jade is still trying to persuade Dyani to be on reality TV with her (35:29), which leads in to the topic of the lack of plus size representation in fashion and modeling (36:06). The two then briefly discuss the different types of plus women (39:32), and how men who swear they like plus size women, but their celebrity crushes don't reflect that (46:29). Finally, Jade and Dyani want to thank Megan Sumpton for creating a space and community for Drake fans to meet (1:02:19), while the two fans fantasize about their dream Drake N Chill party at the Embassy (1:11:41). With/ @msdyanicarissa

Like the recent episode of Insecure, Episode 51 of In True Jade Fashion is a solo Jade episode; "I Don't Want To Have To Think On My Birthday." Jade explains what she has in-stored for the 32nd Chapter of her life (1:20), and goes into what her pre-corona birthday plans were (5:20). For "What's On The Queue?," (15:11) Jade hasn't been watching too many new shows lately, but she has been watching past seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race on Amazon Prime (17:30)to gear up for the season 12 finale, and All Stars 5. The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Interactive experience was unfortunately quite an underwhelming experience (20:16). Insecure Ep 6 - Lowkey Done, was an Issa Dee solo episode. Jade recaps the latest episode (24:19), and thanks Issa Rae for teaching her about a new self-made career. What is a Cultural Curator (39:52)? In True Jade Fashion, Jade randomly bugs out about Drake's age in comparison to hers (53:53), and gives her final thoughts about Lowkey Done, and gives her own experiences about gaining new friends, and growing apart from old ones.

With the celebration of the 50th episode, comes new artwork, a new musical intro, and a zinger. Jade is joined once again by her AMP sister, Holly Lewis. On Episode 50, Jade and Holly get candid about their current jobs and talk about manifesting the next steps in their careers as Holly reveals some exciting news her next steps (5:35). Have you been keeping up with the Verzuz Battle's on Instagram? The girls discuss their dream Verzuz Battle's (19:37) which, In True Jade Fashion, leads them into a conversation about celebrity babies. Team Stormi (26:15) all the way! "What's On The Queue?" is jammed packed this week (33:04) with a detailed discussion of Molly's toxic behavior in episode 5 of Insecure, Jade having sex to the entire SiR album (44:56), Holly's love for Issa Rae's brother Enimal as we then discuss our celebrity crushes (47:27), and Jade's biggest fear if she ever met Drake (49:31). The two continue to gab about Insecure and the after show "The Wine Down," where Issa Rae reveals that her character Issa D has Imposter Syndrome (1:15:58). Jade quickly realizes that she too may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome. Finally, the two dish about what makes good sex (1:29:26), their love languages (1:32:10), and discuss why the series "Never Have I Ever" on Netflix is such an amazing show (1:39:20). Lastly, Holly leaves us with some positive and encouraging words about the year 2020 (1:58:22). IG: @hollyhitormiss Music & Zinger by : @thatsjustscotty

Jade is back with Episode 49 after a week's delay due to her computer charger almost catching on fire. In the beginning of the episode, Jade gives a recap of her previous week (3:13), explaining how a thoughtful surprise from her co-workers turned into an invasion of her social media privacy (15:19). While celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Jade feels very proud to be Puerto Rican, and gives an explanation of what being a "Sorta Rican" means (28:54). Finally, Jade gets into her new favorite shows/movies for "What's On The Queue?" (38:54): Midsommer, Selah & The Spades (50:41), Hollywood (1:02:14), and Insecure EP 4 (1:12:38). Jade closes the show (1:26:19), with some encouraging words and wishes all the Mom's (including her own), a very Happy Mother's Day!

On Episode 48, Holly Lewis from the "Hit or Miss Podcast" joins Jade for another special edition of "What On The Queue?"; where they recap Episode 2, Season 4 of "Insecure," talk about the criticism surrounding Kenya Barris's new Netflix sitcom "BlackAF," and reminisce about "Degrassi: Next Generation." Jade also provides some background information about "Unorthodox" on Netflix. Then finally gives an update on whats going on with Drake-N-Chill guy & Philly "friend."