Podcasts and I have a thing going on. And although I like my relationships to be exclusive, I've decided I'm open enough to share some of my faves with you. You're welcome. Below are four (4) podcasts that I listen to religiously. Are these new to you? Are there any that I am missing? PS. I did a podcast post earlier this year and you can check that out
here for more recommendations!
The
My Taught You Podcast is hands down one of my favorite podcasts. Myleik Teele, its host, is an absolute BOSS. She's the founder of
curlBox, a subscription based hair care service. Myleik is absolutely someone I look up to.
It's very comforting to find an immensely successful and ambitious black woman who doesn't have a cookie-cutter past. Often, the media doesn't share the stories of these type of women, the imperfect ones who have made mistakes who are also astoundingly talented, hardworking, and driven.
Discovering Myleik and her story was truly a godsend for me. She checks herself relentlessly and is very vocal about the need for self-care and therapy. BONUS: she has a really long backlog of episodes (5 years worth #YAS!) Some of my favorite interviews include Senior Vice President, Production at Warner Bros. Pictures
Niija Kuykendall, Fashion & Beauty Editor-At-Large of
Instyle Magazine Kahlana Barfield-Brown, business owner and go-to stylist
Ursula Stephen (Rihanna takes her on tour), and author, media strategist, and a media columnist and editor-at-large for the
New York Observer Ryan Holiday.
She's pretty much goals.
Now,
WTF with Marc Maron... is probably one of my most listened to podcasts. Its host Marc Maron, also a stand-up comedian and actor currently starring in Netflix's "Glow," is funny and sardonic in the most painful, self-deprecating yet warm and lovable way. This dude-pa (is that rude?) calls out BS in politics, life, career and love/lust.
He doesn't hold the punches when it comes to politics, work, ambition, relationships, etc. The truth bombs hurt so good and make me laugh so hard. He's basically the favorite uncle you pray is at the family function because you can count on him to talk (honest) shit about your family, to tell you funny stories about his life-learned lessons and mistakes, and to ask you otherwise embarrassing questions that you can't stop spilling your guts about. He's the best. His audience base likely looks completely different demographic than me but whatever. BONUS:
He's interviewed Obama and it is amazing. Also, his backlog is in the 800s.
Bad With Money (NPR) is for anyone who has ever felt bad with money (read: everyone).
Each week its host Gaby Dunn, a former Buzzfeed writer/director, breaks down key financial topics that she has yet to fully grasp. Through a combination of personal interviews and investigative journalism, she tackles topics that range from credit card debt to student loans, from retirement to mortgages and everything in between. Each weeks' topics give multi-layered insight and cuts to the roots of that problem like a skilled surgeon removing a tumor.
I won't lie to you - because the show is about... well... ineptitude AND fucked up financial industry practices, sometimes I leave feeling like "well crap... we're all screwed, what am I supposed to do now?" So, I take breaks between weeks. Just because learning is hard doesn't mean you don't do it. The show is really very smart, insightful, and relateable.
BONUS: Even though it's got a millennial tilt to it, it really can help any and everyone. The show also acknowledges that the topic is tough. I appreciate self-awareness!
Masters of Scale is gonna be your jam if your into learning about how large-scale businesses handled their growing pains. Hosted by by LinkedIn Co-Founder and Greylock Partner Reid Hoffman, its focus is about how companies have managed to grow ten-fold. He gets really great interviews from the people "that matter." Their Facebook episodes feature interviews directly from Mark Zuckerberg and Cheryl Sandberg.
The editing of this podcast is top notch. Yes, I get excited about production quality. That. Stuff. Matters. And theirs? ARE REALLY GOOD. I listen to this podcast when I'm going for a long lunch break walk or in my morning commute. BONUS: Again.. production quality. Also, this is basically like getting an MBA for free!
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