Issa Rae, our xoNecole cover star drops gems on all the things: her love for saying no, her tumultuous but beautiful relationship with her hair and overall hair health, and the love for Black people that goes into each of her projects, just to name a few. Dive into this beautiful conversation with the captivating, Issa Rae. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can't truly care for yourself if you don't learn to love every bit of you! And if you follow her on social media, you know Amber Riley's acceptance of herself - mind, body, and spirit - is one of the most revolutionary things to behold. So, it's only right that we invited THE Amber Riley on over to share the secret to her infectious joy and self-love. Listen to this episode to hear more about what the incredible woman with the BGE has learned about herself, her career, and her own...

This week, the one and only Ashanti graces the podcast! We get into all things self-confidence, self-care, and how to go get what you want! Ashanti shares her definition of putting herself first which includes putting her health first. Get into this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of She Comes First, we've got a fave - Elaine Welteroth! She's giving us the real on what it means to step into herself, on her terms and own every bit of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guest is the star of the hit show P-Valley and she's no stranger to the art of self-care. Brandee Evans joins She Comes First to discuss how playing Mercedes has stretched her as an actress, how the art of the show has imitated her own life, and how she has learned to care for herself while being her mother's primary caretaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world where Black women are expected to shoulder so much, our joy can be fleeting. But Tabitha Brown is committed to living a joyful life. So committed, in fact, that she finds the good in every interaction because she believes that happiness is gained through action and not by happenstance. This episode is all about how the beloved social media sage, Tabitha Brown waters her garden of happiness, laughter, and good vibes, and what we can do to make it a practice like she has. See...

Unlock the life that was made for you. Through this limited series podcast  xoNecole and Tampax are providing a safe space for you to unapologetically indulge in topics about wellbeing, relationships, and career. It’s so much easier to navigate periods when we’re prepared. But how do we get the right information and how do we know who to trust when it comes to caring for ourselves down there? Don’t worry, we’ve got some great answers from the experts! Dr. Nicole Sparks, OBGYN and...

Unlock the life that was made for you. Through this limited series podcast  xoNecole and Tampax are providing a safe space for you to unapologetically indulge in topics about wellbeing, relationships, and career. Navigating non-toxic relationships is always tricky, especially amongst Black women who often carry the burden of their communities. Many Gen Z women hold true that in order to be a friend to others, you must first be a friend to yourself. In this episode, Gia and the incredible...

Unlock the life that was made for you. Through this limited series podcast  xoNecole and Tampax are providing a safe space for you to unapologetically indulge in topics about wellbeing, relationships, and career. Welcome to Made For Me, a podcast experience presented by xoNecole and Tampax! In this limited podcast series host Gia Peppers speaks with and to Gen Z women about career, relationships and wellbeing. Gen Z is a generation full of fearless powerhouses who believe in their magic,...

In honor of Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales, co-hosts Amer Woods and Sheriden Chanel decided to talk about our feelings around “Heaux Activities.” Everyone, women and men, should feel unapologetic about experiencing a hoe phase at least once in their lives. How you tackle this or don't phase is entirely up to you. It can be a learning experience in many ways. In this episode, the ladies of xoNecole's Happy Hour podcast explore the relationship with the word "hoe", hoe phases, and their own...

In current times we see so many examples of Black people, especially women, showing up and taking up space like never before. Whether it is on Capitol Hill or in the C-Suite, Black women are the epitome of Excellence. But does excellence only mean degrees, jobs, and money? Or are there other things we should be celebrating that are also meaningful? In celebration of Black History Month, we seek to celebrate Excellence in all its forms.

Whew, we are finally to the end of 2020, and what a helluva year it has been. Collectively, we have been through so much this year. However, we have also found some beauty in the ashes. In this episode, we are saging our spaces, realigning our chakras, and setting our intentions as we wrap up 2020 and prepare to enter 2021 better and bolder.

We are winding down the end of the year and in overdrive to wrap up all of our projects, tasks, and to-do lists before the holidays. Any other year, the fourth quarter push might not be so bad but 2020 has pushed us all to the brink. In this episode, co-hosts Amer Woods and Sheriden Chanel discuss the topic of burnout, whether or not they are laying low or pushing through, and doing away with the “end the year strong” rhetoric. So if you’re feeling the burn like we are, this episode is...

The ladies of the xoNecole Happy Hour Podcast have an extra special guest pulling up to the bar on today's episode, YOU, our listeners. Co-hosts Amer and Sheriden take turns answering audience questions and sharing personal experiences with our favorite Happy Hour partners in crime. In this special episode, we are leaving it all on the table as we give advice to listeners on everything from parenthood to how to start a podcast to shooting your shot at a celebrity. So grab your favorite...

As we grow older, friendships that no longer serve us almost become inevitable. We've all experienced our fair share of toxic people. In hindsight, the signs of a toxic friend seems obvious, but sometimes when you're in them, it's not always so clear. On this week's episode, Amer and Sheriden explored when it's time to break away from friendships that no longer serve us, how do we do it? How do we even know when it's time? What happens when that growth has you pulled in different directions?...

Daylight savings time has come, the clocks have rolled back, and we have officially entered *drum roll* cuffing seasonnnn! That's right, the infamously annual cuffing season. And while some of us are ecstatic, the rest of us are rolling our damn eyes dreading another year of more of the same. But whether we're interested or not, society has synonymously named the next few months as a time for prospective bae applications to officially become wide open—just in time for holidays. On this...

The leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping, which can only mean it is time to get in tune with our best third quarter selves. Just in time for the shift, tarot reader Dani Simone joined Amer and Sheriden this week to get all of our vibrations in check! So, grab your crystals and conjure up your best manifestation, spirituality, and zodiac questions. We're tapping into our higher selves today. Amer: https://www.instagram.com/amariebrb/ Sheriden:...

Black woman, black woman. You are everything, sis. And you're the focus of Happy Hour Podcast's latest episode. This week, the ladies invited educator Shivy Brooks to the table for a fresh, male perspective on all things black woman, specifically in reference to current events.

The Happy Hour trio is now a duo! The ladies of the xoNecole Happy Hour Podcast's Season 2, Sheriden Chanel and Amer Woods, join together to catch up on the latest and greatest of what all has gone down since the pandemic made the podcast's second season go AWOL, and it's all good conversation, y'all. So, grab your drinks and press play. This episode is one for the books.

In this episode, the squad share how they’re coping with the coronavirus, its impact on their personal & professional lives, and their remedies for staying sane. Sheriden explains why she’s disconnecting from social media to protect her peace, and Amer speaks on the importance of creators creating while Necole encourages refilling your tank. And after receiving a love letter from her “prison pen pal,” Necole realizes the importance of making space to attract the love that she really...

When you look in the mirror, do you see beauty in your reflection? On today's episode, The Happy Hour squad gets real about how they perceive their own beauty in a world of unrealistic beauty standards.  Plus get all the scoop on Ulta's 21 Days Of Beauty sale https://www.xonecole.com/ulta-beauty-21-days-of-beauty-sale/ Sign up to be a part of the xoTribe http://members.xotribe.com  

They say the hardest lessons are the ones your soul needs most. In this final episode of season 1, Necole, Amer, and Sheriden reflect on the entirety of 2019. Over a few shots and tears, the squad discusses losing jobs to healing from generational trauma and how they plan to go into 2020 with more intention in their professional and personal lives. These women have had a YEAR but it didn't come without a few painful and eye-opening moments along the way.

In this episode, the ladies pre-game by serving up a mixed cocktail of conversations on stepping outside of your comfort zone, finding yourself through travel, and navigating toxic family members during the holidays.  Before leaving the bar, the ladies are joined by Kendrick Cross from OWN's AMBITIONS. Over a round of drinks, the actor reveals how he turned poetry into an acting career, why vegans taste better, and answers a few first date questions. Will the hosts give him a second date?