In this special episode, the ladies of Black Girl Podcast welcome two of the creative forces behind Beyoncé’s ground-breaking film “Black is King,” to the show. Longtime Parkwood collaborator and #BIK Editor Andrew Morrow shares his experience on creating the look and feel of this film. And, writer and author Clover Hope explains how she and the brilliant team of writers led by Yrsa Daley-Ward crafted the powerful interludes that made the film unforgettable. If you’re a creative; this...

Bexx, Scottie, Gia, Sapphira, and Alysha come together to discuss how they are living in the unprecedented times of Covid 19. As they give updates on their lives, they break down their perspectives on how the “controversial” reactions to WAP, Megan’s agency to tell her truth, the historic election of Vp Kamala Harris, and more... which leads them to ask, what does safety for Black women look like? Because this... This ain’t it. This episode is sponsored by @HelixSleep. Visit...

Esteemed film director and screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood joins the ladies of BGP! Her latest film, ‘The Old Guard,’ crowns Gina as the first African-American woman to direct a comic book film. We discuss diverse representation in Hollywood, black filmmaker mentorship, her greatest influence in writing black love stories, investing in intentions, strengthening her identity with grace and the similarities of directing love and fight scenes. Gina also shares a very personal life-lesson she...

Gia, Bexx, Sapph, Scottie and Lysh discuss a myriad of topics focused on the attention, protection and respect of Black women. NoName & J Cole’s conflicting schools of thought, cancel culture, the recordings and history of violence against black women. The ladies also discuss Insecure’s season 3 finale, the rights of a woman’s choice and both Molly & Issa’s growth. The collective shares a special moment of reflection over our individual relationships with our fathers, and sends...

The ladies of BGP are joined by actor, singer, writer, director and star of ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ Clarke Peters. The stage and Hollywood veteran speaks on black brotherhood, black joy, black mental health, black freedom and the necessity of sharing more diverse black stories on stage and on film. You can watch Peters in the new Spike Lee Joint, ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ on Netflix June 12, 2020.

The ladies of BGP check in for another quarantine convo. Alysha, Gia, Scottie, Bexx and Sapphira Em discuss Michael Jordan’s “a*****e” tendencies from 'The Last Dance’ documentary, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s soulful serenade during their #Verzuz battle and Insecure’s latest episode - “Lowkey Movin’ On”. The ladies examine and debate both Issa and Molly’s perspectives.

Alysha, Bexx, Scottie, Sapphira and Gia talk about adjusting to their new routines and realities while quarantined and facing the unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Breaking news of sexual misconduct throughout the NYC community incites conversation over abuse of power, exploitation, the salacious nature of social media, protecting black women, their courage and the autonomy over the platforms they use to share their stories. If you or anyone you know is in an unsafe situation or has been...

Shayla Cowan joins Black Girl Pod for some real boss talk. The Michigan-native turned Will Packer’s Executive Assistant chats with us about her career rise to Will Packer Production and Will Packer Media’s Chief of Staff, her humble beginnings as a Hennessy Girl, learning on the job, toughening up in a male-dominated industry, protecting her femininity, expectations of greatness, finding her voice and finding her grace.

The ladies discuss the statement your life leaves behind. We mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, what his existence meant and will always mean, the balance between thorough yet respectful journalism, and the intense response to Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie. We also take the time to acknowledge another life gone too soon - PopSmoke. We discuss public and private life, the totality of a human being and how we interact on social media versus real life.

Back at the mic, Bexx, Sapph and Lysh give updates on what they've been up to since the last recording. Sapphira talks about the excitement of redesigning her studio, Alysha shares stories about her trip to Ghana and explains the awakening that took place when returning "home", Bexx goes into detail about her fearless journey through her work with the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign.

Alysha, Sapphira, Scottie and Gia sit down for the last episode of 2019 as Bexx continues the incredible work she’s been doing outside of NYC. As the young women reflect on who they were and what they were doing 10 years ago, they share what they’ve learned and who they hope to become in the next decade. Happy Holidays from BGP! See you in 2020!

Episode 63 of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by Helix Sleep! While Bexx is on the road working to change the world, the rest of the girls get back in the studio! Alysha, Sapphira, Gia and Scottie give their life updates on what's been going on since ComplexCon. Gia talks about her first taste of being "dragged" on Black Twitter and tells a funny story on how she meet Bad Gal Ri Ri. Sapphira speaks on what the first few weeks of being 30 has been like as well as her experience attending...

In this episode, Alysha, Bexx, Gia, Sapphira and Scottie take the stage at their first ever ComplexCon live show in Long Beach, California! As the girls catch up on their personal lives in front of their LB listeners, they also soak up some much needed knowledge and gems from their guest, New York Times Best Selling Author, Elaine Welteroth. Elaine shares her journey on becoming the first African American Editor In Chief at Teen Vogue, not letting time define your destiny and much more! Her...

Episode 61 of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Gia, Alysha, Bexx, Scottie and Sapph are back (finally!) with an abundance of updates on what they’ve been up to since Essence Fest. Alysha shares the clarity she’s gained with all the self-work she’s done through therapy and how she is finding her safe spaces, creating boundaries and working through trauma. Gia recaps a successful first season of BlackCoffee, celebrating another year (29!) and discerning between industry and true...

For their second live show in New Orleans, Gia, Alysha, Scottie, Bexx and Sapphira recap their hilarious night partying through New Orleans, and meeting & nicknaming a sixth BGP member (see title). Questions from the audience find the ladies (and crowd) setting the record straight on “good hair,” collectively rolling our eyes over Chris Brown’s controversial “light skin” lyrics. The ladies also share intimate moments with BGP listeners about pacing through your own journey, and...

The ladies of BGP host their first live show at the Pythian Market in New Orleans! “Snowfall” on FX actors Damson Idris and Angela Lewis join the ladies to discuss the black “UK takeover” in Hollywood, finding inspiration for their on-screen characters, growing and maturing into their TV roles and personal identities, perseverance, faith, healing and memories working with John Singleton and the duty of carrying his legacy throughout their on-screen performances.

Gia, Alysha, Scottie and Bexx recap what they've been up to for the past two weeks! Gia shares the excitement and gratitude of her new BET show #BlackCoffee, and what it felt like to see so much DC love at the 2019 BET Awards. Alysha - fresh off vacation in Mexico - shares the redeeming experience of "stillness." Scottie's recent trip to Paris provides another full circle experience for her career. Bexx shares how its felt juggling career, family and starting over. PLUS! BlackGirlPod...

Rutina Wesley & Dawn-Lyen Gardner from OWNTV’s ‘Queens Sugar’ join the ladies of BGP for an insightful conversation on finding yourself, trusting yourself and being yourself. The ladies also share how their respective journeys have serendipitously crossed paths along the way. Be sure to tune in to Season 4 of Queen Sugar 9p/8p CT on OWNTV!

What’s the difference between ego & confidence? Sapphira, Scottie, Bexx, Gia & Alysha discuss the dissimilarities. The caution of “faking it till you make it,” how ego can easily encourage delusion and “false realities,” and of course, how social media can highlight or ruin your sense of self. Sapph's question to the room, - “What would you tell your 7 year old self?” - produces some surprising responses from the ladies. Join the conversation and let us know what YOU would say to...

The ladies of BGP get together and crack the mic after a few hectic weeks away from each other. Scottie shares memorable moments from her Paris trip. Alysha talks about her struggles with therapy. Sapphira opens up about her physical health. Bexx celebrates a birthday HER way. Gia has an honest convo about her natural hair and also dives into the importance of her hometown's growing movement, #DontMuteDC which allows Bexx to introduce a challenging debate over blackness vs. individuality. And...

For the first time, the ladies of Black Girl Podcast invite men to join the conversation; inspired by the incredible life and unfortunate death of Nipsey Hussle. Ebro Darden (@oldmanebro), Justin Carter (@jstnlamar) & Dawan Alford (@dawanalford) share their insights on mental health, emotion, ego, trauma and more. #TheMarathonContinues

The ladies recap the experience of hosting an advanced screening of “Little” with their listeners. Bexx shares how she almost got robbed in Houston, Alysha opens up about a therapy breakthrough, and Gia shares what it felt like balancing a huge career moment with the huge responsibility of covering Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service. Go see “Little” in theaters, April 12th! #LittleMovie

Episode 52 of Black Girl Podcast was powered by Foot Locker! The ladies discuss "Women in Culture' live from Foot Locker Times Square with special guests Ashley Outrageous and Trish! Closing out Women's History Month, the ladies have a candid convo about the come up! | #WomensKickstoryMonth

Gia, Alysha, Scottie and Sapphira discuss personal and exciting updates, their thoughts on the recent Gayle King and R. Kelly interviews and the ​J​ordyn Woods’ feature on Red Table Talk. Coming straight off a flight, Scottie sets everything straight addressing the recent white privileged chatter from YesJulz.

The ladies of BGP celebrate their fiftieth show with a LIVE recording at Horizon Media. Gia, Sapph, Bexx, Scottie and Alysha recap their ATL/Boomerang highlights, this exhaustive Black History Month, Steve Harvey vs Mo’Nique, Jussie Smollett developments and MORE.