Yes, Girl!

Y’all! Robin Givens (@robingivens) has longevity on lock! She’s been booked, busy and beautiful for over three decades. Currently, she stars in two shows - Riverdale (CW) and The Fix (ABC) - with a third show on the way this Summer (Ambitions on OWN). While visiting ESSENCE, Robin shared throwback moments from the hit film, Boomerang and recounted her last moments with Riverdale co-star, the late Luke Perry. She also taught us how to master the art of reading people, without saying a word. Robin plays no games, and we love it!

Plus, we’re dishing on our college homecoming memories, thanks to Queen Bey! Share your homecoming memories with us - Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG @charlipenn / Twitter @manwifedog). Be sure to tag #yesgirlpodcast.

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Issa Rae (@issarae) and Regina Hall (@morereginahall) are an instant mood booster. Their comedic chemistry is so pure, we’re secretly wishing they get a TV show together. Days before the release of ‘Little’, with co-star and executive producer Marsai Martin — who, at age 10, pitched this movie idea to producer Will Packer —  Cori and Charli got a sneak peak into all the #BlackGirlMagic on set.

Plus we’re still in the running for this Webby y’all!!

Yes, Girl fans thanks for all the love. Keep voting, and help us #WinAWebby! http://wbby.co/vote-pod15 Let Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG @charlipenn / Twitter @manwifedog) know you’ve voted. Be sure to tag #yesgirlpodcast.

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Emmy award winner and Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd (@chrisreddis), is having a great year. This week, he took a break from his 30 Rock duties and visited Cori and Charli in Brooklyn, where Chris talked about his buzzy impersonations (Jussie, Kanye, Soulja Boy….the list is long), his Comedy Central album "But Here We Are," and his thoughts on why comedy shouldn’t be censored...especially for Black folks. He even gave us his shortlist of the funniest rising young Black female comediennes.

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Salli Richardson-Whitfield (@sallirichwhit) is a boss on so many levels. Beyond her nearly 30 year acting career, she has become one of the top five Black female TV directors, in just three years…EPIC! Charli and Cori connected with this phenomenal woman in Los Angeles, to learn more about her secret to leveling up, while staying employed and balanced in Hollywood. Plus, we have a few theories of our own about the meaning of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’. What are yours? Connect with Charli (IG @charlipenn + Twitter @manwifedog) and Cori (@corimurray). Be sure to use #yesgirlpodcast

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Guess who was In the presence of royalty? These gals!! While in Hollywood, we had a chance to hang with actor Winston Duke (@winstoncduke) who stars in Jordan Peele’s new thriller, Us, which is in theaters March 22. Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (IG/ @charlipenn Twitter/ @manwifedog) had a front row seat to get answers to all your burning questions about the scary new flick, Duke’s life after Black Panther and his love for Black women (yasss!). Plus we welcome a new member to the ESSENCE podcast family. Say hello to Marquita Harris, and her new show Unbossed!

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Roy Wood Jr. (@roywoodjr) is more than just a comedian, he’s the friend we all need in our life. This renaissance man—his has legit journalism receipts—has come a long way thanks to a legal awakening from his past. Cori (@corimurray) spent time with Roy to talk new projects on Comedy Central, getting nearly fired from jobs, plus how he almost became an heir to the Soul Train empire. Told y’all he’s lived. This week we’re jumping straight into the convo, but we’ll be back next week with Tea for the Week. XOXO! In the meantime, connect with us on social Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@manwifedog = Twitter | @charlipenn = IG), using #yesgirlpodcast

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray and Charli Penn @charlipenn
• Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Bookings: Rorna Richards 
• Audio Engineer: Anthony Frasier (@AnthonyFrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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We’re spreading the international love y’all! Global boss and all-around badass Bozoma Saint John (@badassboz) is baaacckkk! The Ghanaian goddess spills the tea on how she secured Boris Kodjoe, Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell and more of her beautiful celebrity friends to the Motherland for the most epic trip ever. Plus Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (@manwifedog Twitter + @charlipenn IG) get a word from her on owning your power at all times.

Black Girl Magic headquarters is all about supporting the love 365/24/7. So tell us how you’re spreading sisterhood this month, and every month. Use #yesgirlpodcast, and don’t forget to view the conversation on YouTube.

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn
• Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Bookings: Rorna Richards 
• Audio Engineer: Anthony Frasier (@AnthonyFrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Being in Los Angeles for Oscars week and our Black Women In Hollywood event was amazing, but we have two more amazing reasons to glow this week. (1) It’s our 100th episode!!!!!! Yup, we did it! (2) We shared a one-of-kind moment with the one and only E-V-E! Cori (@corimurray) and Charli (T: @manwifedog/IG: @charlipenn) hung out with the Grammy-award winning artist/actress/designer and talk show host (The Talk!!) to discuss her incredible career, how she found her way out of the darkness and into the light and why taking a break from fame was the best thing for her health and her happiness. Plus, she’s dishing on how her husband makes her happy and celebrating self love. It’s an epic conversation you won’t want to miss!

Also show us some celebration love y’all. Use #yesgirlpodcast to let us know your favorite show moments, and who you want us to interview next.

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama
• Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Bookings: Rorna Richards 
• Audio Engineer: Anthony Frasier (@AnthonyFrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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From day one, Nicaila Mathews Okome (@sidehustlepro) has been known to stand out. Through triumph, trial, and error, she has tested her talents to discover her purpose and passion. And now the test has paid off. She’s taken her curiosity about entrepreneurship, and built her own platform and profitable business. Yolanda (@yolizma), sat down with her to unpack the reality of entrepreneurship, and help those considering self employment.

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama
• Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Bookings: Rorna Richards 
• Audio Engineer: Anthony Frasier (@AnthonyFrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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Raise your hand if you enjoyed Killer Mike's (@killermike) Netflix special Trigger Warning with Killer Mike as much as we did. He always keeps it honest. Whether talking politics, economics, business or music we respect someone who always speaks their mind. Hope you’re ready for these keys. Charli (@charlipenn) and Yolanda (@yolizama) sat down with Killer Mike and wife, Shana “Shay” Render, to dive into how we can all contribute to building a stronger legacy for our communities, our families and ourselves. Get ready to take some notes. Class is in session. 

• Yes, Girl! Hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @charlipenn; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizama
• Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)
• Bookings: Rorna Richards 
• Audio Engineer: Anthony Frasier (@AnthonyFrasier)
• Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)

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