Maybe Its Me...?

Jaz sits down with multi-hyphenate creative Jillian Diaz, photographer, creative director, MC, and Gainesville's unofficial go-to person, for a conversation that swerves from silly to serious. They trace how they met at a 2025 Gainesville block party, the "helper's curse," and how Gainesville's creative scene stole her from Miami.

The conversation expands into colorism, proximity to whiteness, and "the curse of wanting to be close to the white man" — from the Mariel boatlift and Miami's segregated history to MAGA Cubans, socialism vs. communism, and the political rifts inside her own family. Every thread leads back to the same root: maybe it's colonialism.

Also: 75 Hard confessions, yoga-instructor beef, the avocado-recall apocalypse, and why Bazaar 47 feels like a coming-home party.

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A radio legend, a missing daughter, a voodoo spell, a Senate candidate who never should've made it this far, and Kawhi Leonard's $28 million no-show job. Jaz breaks down five stories from an genuinely unhinged news week — plus Love Island USA Season 8 final thoughts before the finale. Where is Aliea Brown?

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Welcome back to Maybe It's Me...?

In this episode I get transparent about living in fear, imposter syndrome, and what it has felt like to hold myself back from the things I have always wanted to do. And then the New York Knicks went and won the NBA Championship and reminded me that doubt is just noise along with how Jalen Brunson's championship speech meant to me, why Mikal Bridges on Instagram Live is one of my favorite things from the knicks win, and why this team's story feels personal. I also get into the FIFA World Cup, the Scottish fans drinking Boston completely dry, and Haiti being forced to change their jersey,.
This is a shoot the you know what episode.

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After almost two years, Jaz is back, and she picked the right weekend to return.

The Spurs beat OKC in Game 7, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle showed us what real chemistry looks like, and Alex Caruso needs to sit down.

Then Jay-Z showed up to the Roots Picnic and emptied the clip on everybody, no names named, all targets hit.

Plus Latto dropped Big Mama, Love Island USA Season 8 lost a cast member before the premiere, and Jaz gives her first takes on RHORI, Atlanta, and Southern Hospitality.

Welcome back to Maybe It's Me…?

TAKEAWAYS:

• Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle addressed Drake, Nicki Minaj, Kanye, Dame Dash, Tory Lanez, and Jaguar Wright
• Spurs beat OKC 111-103 in Game 7, heading to the NBA Finals against the Knicks
• Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle chemistry is the real story of this series
• Love Island USA Season 8 lost Vasana Montgomery before the premiere aired
• Latto dropped Big Mama and Jaz has thoughts
• Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Atlanta, and Southern Hospitality updates
• Jaz is back after almost two years, engaged, building Talk of the Town, and not stopping

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Maybe it's me. But probably not.

In the debut episode of The Week’s Worth, Jazzenai breaks down the three biggest stories in news, culture, and sports this week:

Harvard’s international student ban — Why the Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard’s SEVP certification is more than a bureaucratic headline.
Young Thug vs. Kid Cudi — A deleted tweet sparks debate over snitching, loyalty, and trauma testimony amid Diddy’s federal trial.
Pacers stun the Knicks in Game 1 — A playoff comeback for the ages. We break down what Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner reveals about team identity and pressure.

Plus: quick hits on the Summer House finale, penguin poop helping climate change, and a surprise legal twist in Taylor Swift’s world.

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In this episode of "Maybe It’s Me...," Jenny Blaze, host of the Bravo and Blaze podcast, joins us to talk about her love for reality TV and her passion for cannabis advocacy. Jenny dives into her thoughts on various Bravo shows, including the Real Housewives franchises, sharing her frustrations with certain cast members and the toxic fandom on Twitter. She discusses the evolution of Bravo and the increasing representation of cannabis on the network.

We cover a range of topics, from the drama of the Scandival to the latest on the Real Housewives of Miami. Jenny and I explore the idea of a Melissa-free season of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and whether Teresa Giudice deserves her own show. We also discuss the dynamics of the New Jersey men and how money influences the authenticity of reality TV.

The conversation shifts to Summer House, focusing on the cast members' relationships and the possibility of Lindsay Hubbard joining The Real Housewives of New York City. We conclude by sharing our experiences with Bravo celebrities, highlighting the nicest and rudest encounters, and imagining our dream and nightmare blunt rotations with Bravo stars.

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Zeus, Lore, bad Decisions. Its a little all over the place this shoot the ish episode (shout out #TheFriendZone!)

This week, we're diving into the drama of Summer House, the reality show in which friends share a house in the Hamptons, navigate relationships, and throw epic parties.

We'll explore the journey of the original cast members. Key storylines include Carl and Lindsay's complicated relationship, Kyle's business ventures with Loverboy, and the impact of Carl's sobriety on his friendships.

Season seven, known for Carl and Lindsay's engagement, and season eight's tumultuous events, including Lindsay's harsh accusations against Carl, are highlighted. We'll also discuss Danielle Oliveira's polarizing presence and her growth over the seasons.

Please tune in for more updates on *Summer House* and more, follow me on Instagram @maybeitsme.pod and TikTok @jazzenai, and join the conversation!

***DISCLAIMER: it's a ROUGH LOOKING episode***

In this episode of "Maybe It's Me," Jaz talks about graduating from college, Diddy's abusive behavior, and Zeus's "Baddies Caribbean." She also delves into the drama between Isaiah from Now That's TV and Stunna Girl, touching on their previous collaboration to bring a TV show to Stunna Girl's new network, Redrum.

Jaz briefly mentions the rumors surrounding the Clermont twins and shares her thoughts on the TV show "Summer House."

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In this episode, Jaz talks Bravo with everyone's favorite baked bravo bestie Asha Hammond!

Though the two primarily talked about Vanderpump Rules, they shared their favorite and least favorite cast members from VPR and Summer House, especially the drama after that VPR finale + overall thoughts on the seasons.

Asha and Jaz touch on content creation and being a micro-influencer on TikTok.

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