Podcasts are definitely millennials’ answer to talk radio. We get the latest news, some celebrity and personal drama, lots of laughs, and even some tears— all wrapped up in an artfully delivered conversation from one, two (or a few!) hosts we come to know and love.
While most of the shows available for listen right now have something unique to offer, podcasts being led by black women have that special flair you can’t find anywhere else.
Yes, they talk about pop culture, love and relationships, and self-focused topics just like the rest of them; but they also come with much-needed relatability and comfort that make their insight all the more relevant to our own individual situations.
Gettin’ Grown with Keia and Jade
No matter how old we get, there are times when being an adult feels like one big coming-of-age story. As if we’re really just big kids, except with more money and responsibilities.
Keia and Jade over at Gettin’ Grown know the ins and outs of growing up and getting real can be a bit daunting, and so they’re helping us out.
As two “Black Women who are just trying to learn how to adult”, they offer us insight into how to navigate the ebbs and flows of adulthood without losing too much of our sanity—for real.
Dead Ass with Khadeen and Devale Ellis
When it comes to life and love, men and women tend to come from very different perspectives.
And to absolutely no one’s surprise, we generally don’t see eye to eye.
Actress, host, and makeup artist, Khadeen Ellis aims to close the miscommunication and understanding gap with her podcast, Dead Ass.
Hosted alongside her husband, actor Devale Ellis, Dead Ass is a hilariously honest and fresh perspective on what love, sex, parenthood, and finances look like from a couple going 18 years strong.
The Black Girl Bravado with Germani and Brittany
There’s no better way to embrace real, genuine self-love and self-care as a black woman than to be radically honest and open with yourself, as well as the most important people in your life.
And that’s exactly what best friends and co-hosts Germani Manning and Brittany Lackey encourage and support with their show, Black Girl Bravado.
Using knowledge, well-informed guests, and whole lot of authenticity, BGB helps other black women build both community and self-confidence in a weekly, hour-long podcast.
