On this episode of IRL, Angie Martinez is joined by Janelle Monae to discuss her quest for joy, learning to trust your gut, and humbly letting go of past versions of yourself. She is leaving perfectionism behind and making art that honors exactly who she is, at this moment, a free-ass mutha fucka.  With a lot of fodder about Janelle’s current behavior and wardrobe choices, Janelle gets to the root of her choices to celebrate her, her body, and her decisions. She’s not into respectability politics and lets you know why. Janelle is showing up for herself, breaking the chains of respectability politics, and on an empowering journey toward personal liberation. Tune in and discover the true meaning of freedom with Janelle Monae here on The IRL Podcast - where real-life stories unfold.   Website: https://www.angiemartinez.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiemartinez (Follow) Twitter: https://twitter.com/angiemartinez (Follow) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialangiemartinez (Like)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast!  In this week’s #TakeAways episode, Join Angie and IRL Producer, Brittany as they dive deeper into the conversation with Teyana Taylor and share their personal takeaways. They discuss how Teyana revealed a vulnerable side of herself that fans had never seen before, and how her abandonment issues have surfaced in her career. The episode includes a never-before-heard scene where Teyana shares her feedback on her own episode.  Angie relates to Teyana when it comes to having a tough exterior and a soft interior, as they are both “eggs”- just different types. Brittany shares her thoughts on the reality of women's empowerment in the industry and shares appreciation for Teyana’s ability to share an unpopular opinion.  Tune in to the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast for more inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with some of the biggest names in entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Angie Martinez IRL, Angie sits down with the talented singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and future EGOT winner, Teyana Taylor. Fresh off the NYC premiere of her latest film, A Thousand And One, Teyana reflects on the pivotal moments in her career and personal life that shaped her into the woman she is today. Despite experiencing highs like the VMA’s, Sundance, and multi-platinum records, Teyana felt like she never reached any of the finish lines she was striving for. She eventually learned that the weight she once thought was punishment was actually preparation for her true big successes. Look at God. Teyana also opens up about her relationship with God, a constant lighthouse throughout her journey. She emphasizes the importance of daily communication with the big man upstairs and the power of prayer. Their chat about the abandonment issues she faced in her life and career causes Teyana to dig deep into her emotions, a side of her we don’t often see. Teyaana shares her experiences working with icons like Pharrell and Kanye West, with poise, grace, and honesty. She reminds us that in life, we have to be willing to accept the apologies we may never receive. Join us for a therapeutic conversation with Teyana Taylor she shares her journey of defeating demons and finding success on her own terms. Website: https://www.angiemartinez.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiemartinez (Follow) Twitter: https://twitter.com/angiemartinez (Follow) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialangiemartinez (Like)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with another  #TakeAwaysIRL. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. This week Angie and her producer Brittany recap the episode with Kelly Clarkson.They discuss various topics and give tools for everyday life, including how to identify when a marriage is at its end, why some people are devasted after divorce, the importance of self-care, and the power of positive thinking.  They also discuss the book Clarkson referred to as life changing and how it helped her know when it was time for a divorce:Untamed by Glennon Doyle. Tune in to hear Angie and Brittany's conversation about the after effects Kelly Clarkson left on them and so many of you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to IRL #TakeAways! Join Angie and special guests as they reflect on past episodes, highlights, and takeaways. This week, Angie, producer Brittany, DJ Nyla Symone, and Ashley from Dear Young Queen dive into the Kim Kardashian episode. They discuss Kim's coparenting journey, the feedback from listeners, and Angie's conversation with DJ Nyla about her before-and-after opinion of Kim. Tune in to celebrate Kim's ability to navigate criticism and learn from the feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.