Suffice it to say, she's no shrinking violet. When you're in a room with Tasha Smith (@tashasmith4real), you know Tasha Smith is in the room. And we love that she brought that big, beautiful, affirming energy to Yes, Girl! On this episode she talks directing the binge-worthy P-Valley, loving on her acting students, and living life to the absolute fullest! We love it and we love her. Let us know what you think of the whole WORD she drops! #YesGirlPodcast

It's a Black Lady Pod Show when Tracy Clayton stops by. Having Cori, Tracy, and Charli on the mic is a recipe for an instant ki-ki. The laughs were constant and the stories were endless. From the time Tracey curtseyed at the White House (yep, that happened), to why it's always important to have the confidence of a “mediocre White man”, the conversation was non-stop. No one wanted to leave. Since her stint as co-host of Another Round, Tracy has been busy, baby! As host of Netflix's popular series Strong Black Legends and her latest show Mailchimp's Going Through It Podcast, Tracy’s not stopping anytime soon. After the episode, be sure to head over to Mailchimp's Going Through It Podcast, where the conversation continues with our own Cori Murray as a guest.

Speaking of amazing Black female podcasters, be sure to also check out The Michelle Obama Podcast available now, exclusively on Spotify.

Like she never left - Brandy (@brandy) is here this week, y’all. We geeked and gushed because it’s BRANDY but we also chatted with her about her new and long-awaited album ‘B7’ which drops TOMORROW. Are y’all as ready as we are? She holds nothing back on this new record and she’s just as gracious and humble as ever. Check out the episode right now, and the new album tomorrow and then let us know what Brandy moment most influenced you! The braids? I Wanna Be Down? Cinderella? Mo-to-the-E-to-the? We want to know! #YesGirlPodcast

We won’t even hold you: NIA LONG (@iamnialong) IS HERE THIS WEEK! Can you say ‘Hollywood royalty’?! 👑💐 Not only is she chatting with us about her starring role in Netflix’s latest thriller, ‘Fatal Affair,’ Nia opens up about loving her Blackness, mental health in the Black community, and why she goes SO hard as a culture creator. You’ll want to tune ALL the way in to this episode! So adjust your crowns, and use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know what you love most about this queen!

Who better to discuss the reflection and wellness with than actress, mother, wife, businesswoman extraordinaire - Tia Mowry (@tiamowry)?! She’s a doll and gave us a good word and some homework around mastering our health journeys and aging like fine wine. From her battle with endometriosis to the health supplement she’s launched as a result - Tia drops SO many good nuggets of wisdom that we can’t wait for you to scoop up! Use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know some of the tips and practices that have improved your health!

Look, there are few people we love to laugh with more than Tichina (@tichinaarnold). And every single time she comes through, she drops a word! On this episode of Yes, Girl! the mother/actress/singer/comedienne shares all the incredible projects she’s working on and she shares how a 1991 earthquake prepared her for just about any natural disaster. Plus, she shares what it’s like self-isolating with her teenage daughter (who is just as funny and talented as her!). Use #YesGirlPodcast to let us know what’s been your favorite Tichina Arnold moment!

When you think of the modern playlist, there are a few people who should be thanked. Mjeema Pickett (@ladyjeems), Spotify’s Head of R&B Programming is one of them. Not only has she revolutionized the way we listen to music but she just LOVES it so damn much! Amidst all the social unrest and a global pandemic, we were so glad to sit down and talk about good music with Mjeema and her incredible career story. We got to ask her some dope questions including “How would you describe yourself in 5 songs?” Do you have your answer? Yes? Well share it with us on social sing #YesGirlPodcast!

Listen… You can never fully prepare yourself to meet a legend. We tried and we think we did ok when PATTI LABELLE (@mspattilabelle) stopped by Yes, Girl!, y’all! (Yes, we gushed a little bit about that time the entire ESSENCE office stopped what they were doing when she came by) but we also learned the backstory behind one of Miss Patti’s BIGGEST hits! This was such a fun conversation with one of the best to ever hit the stage so jump into this episode and keep the comments coming on social using #YesGirlPodcast! Also, stick around to hear a special segment with Dr. Patrice A. Harris (@PatriceHarrisMD) - the American Medical Association’s FIRST Black woman President - on how Black women can maximize their heart health and wellness! Sponsored by The American Medical Association (@amermedicalassn).

There’s a lot going on in the country and the world right now. But one thing we refuse to do is to let it stop our Black joy. So, we’re giving you this special Juneteenth 2020 episode of #YesGirlPodcast to honor the beauty of Blackness past and present. With conversations from Alzo Slade (@alzoslade), Kendrick Sampson (@kendrick38), Kirk + Tammy Franklin (@kirkfranklin) (@iamtammyfranklin) and Miss Juneteenth director Channing Godfrey Peoples (@cgpeoples) some of our favorite #Juneteenth comments from our Yes, Girl! supporters - this episode is dedicated to the truths about our freedom and the joy we can always find in our Blackness.

Yes Girl Hosts: Cori Murray (@corimurray) + Charli Penn (@charlipenn)

Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)

Associate Producers: Ashley J. Hobbs (@ashleylatruly) + Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_)

Bookings: Cori Murray + Charli Penn + Tiffany Ashitey

Audio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)

Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

Designer: Imani Nuñez (@profoundly_imani)

This was an extra beautiful week to be Black! Just in time for our 50th Anniversary, Farrah Fawx (@farrahfawx) set our Instagram feeds ablaze with her jaw-dropping contribution to the #ESSENCEChallenge. The hashtag exploded all over our feeds and is now filled with thousands of stunning, Blackity-Black photos - a much-needed reminder of our beauty and resilience.