Magic Unfiltered

What makes you different and how to do you celebrate it instead of being ashamed of it? Entrepreneur, Franci Girard, founder of The Sixes (@thesixes) knows all too well how to take what's made her stand out her whole life and use it to make space for those like her. At well over 5'10" feet by the time she was in the 4th grade, Franci has been very tall for most of her life. And she’s recently stepped into the role of founder at The Sixes, a brand that specializes in clothing for women 5’9” and taller. Get into this interview to learn the not-so-straight path that led her to her passion. Use #MagicUPodcast to let Rechelle and Sophia know what you think of the episode.

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

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You’re not crazy. You’re not weird. There’s nothing wrong with you. Everyone needs someone to talk to and you, Black girl, do too. In order to help give all of our Black Girl Magic a little more room to shine through, we had an awesome convo with Marline Francois-Madden (@marlinefrancois) who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of ‘The State of Black Girls’. Her insight is right on time as we dance out of one decade right into a brand new one. We want to be at our best, right? We talk about everything from vulnerability to getting over breakups to how to cope with not getting into your dream school. Chime in on social with your thoughts using #MUPodcast!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

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Nia Franklin aka Miss America 2019 had an awesome convo with Sophia and Rechelle about all things beauty pageants and it was EYE-OPENING! All your misconceptions will be shattered and you can grab some of the best advice from a young queen to all the Young Queens listening! Get ready to adjust your crown, sis! Check out the episode and let us know what you think using #MagicUPodcast!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We ignore glass ceilings over here. We're all about cutting our own path and rejecting anything that boxes us in. At ESSENCE's own Fashion House - Rechelle and Sophia chopped it up with singer Justine Skye ( @justineskye) about everything from finding yourself as a young artist to smashing the boxes and labels that hold so many of us hostage. Jump into this convo and let us know what you think using #MagicUPodcast!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether you have 2.2 million followers or 200, you're an influencer. If you've ever impacted the way someone lives their life, you've INFLUENCED them. On this mini episode of Magic Unfiltered, Rechelle (@rechellealyse) breaks down the ways we're all influencers and how you can why it's silly to only look at social media following. Be sure to let us know what you think of the episode using #MagicUPodcast and engaging with us on Instagram: @essencegu_!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this minisode, Sophia aka Phia (@phiadennis) breaks down the reasons why confidence is so important for young women and a few ways you can start to build your confidence and impact others!

Check it out and use #MagicUPodcast to join the conversation!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Women and girls around the world experience having their period but in 2019 it's a topic that remains hush-hush. How do we end the taboo? How do we make sure that every girl and woman who needs menstrual products get them? Ileri Jaiyeoba (@ileri_jaiy14), founder of Code Red Co., stopped by Magic Unfiltered to talk about the importance of breaking the taboo and the important work she's doing to provide menstrual products to homeless women and girls. Let us know what you think of the episode using #MagicUPodcast and follow ESSENCE's Girls United platform on Instagram: @essencegu_.

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ebonee Davis (@eboneedavis) is a POWERHOUSE. At Essence Fest 2019 we had the incredible opportunity to chat with the young model, businesswoman, mother, activist, and friend-to-the-brand about creating space for ourselves and girls and women who look, think, and live like us. Ebonee gave us a good word about how she learned to accept herself as a Black woman and how she decided to make the modeling industry accept all her features - including her beautiful Afro. She also has words of affirmation for Black girls everywhere! Visit her organization: Daughter Org (daughterorg.com) to learn more about about her amazing initiative to mentor and bring girls to Ghana. Check out the episode and let us know what you think using #MagicUPodcast!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College is an interesting experience. It can be the most fun time in your life but it can also be frustrating. Making decisions on your own, making new friends, and learning what works for you (and what doesn't) can't be hard. Co-host of Magic Unfiltered and recent college grad, Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse), shares her top lessons she learned during her time away from home at college in this first minisode of Magic Unfiltered!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being young doesn’t mean you don’t have a voice. Gen Z is full of people who refuse to be silenced and are standing up for what they believe in. No one represents this truth better than today’s guest, Nupol Kiazolu (@nupol_justice). She’s Miss Liberia 2019-2020; listed on Teen Vogue’s 21 Under 21; the President of Black Lives Matter Greater New York; Founder/CEO of Vote 2000, and a Hampton ℅ 2022 student. On this episode she gets all the way real about the trauma and triumphs of putting the action into activism. She details how the death of Trayvon Martin pushed her into activism and what it was like to be on the front lines of the Charlottesville protests. She also gives the best advice to other young people who want to get involved and stand up for what they believe in. Check out Nupol on @bet’s CopWatch America Use the #MagicUPodcast hashtag and @ us: @essencegu_ to let us know what you think of the episode!

• Magic Unfiltered Hosts: Rechelle Dennis (@rechellealyse) and Sophia Dennis (@phiadennis)
• Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Senior Producers: Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)
• Bookings: Ashley Hobbs
• Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh)
• Music: Kontrabandz (@thekontrabandz)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.