Yes, Girl!

It’s an #EMPIRE lovefest! Jamal Lyons aka friend in our heads, actor and activist JUSSIE SMOLLETT stops by to discuss Twitter clap backs, life after being an ESSENCE cover cutie and LOTS more! Plus, Hollywood juggernaut and Empire creator LEE DANIELS joins us to discuss casting and working with the most iconic Black actresses in Hollywood, making TV magic and loving Black women's stories.Produced by Bob Tabaddor at Cadence 13Music by Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc), Aaron Amado (@theoriginalsaedi) and Dave Giles (@daveeveryseason)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When A-Lister's such as Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige need a game changing look, celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble swoops in with bundles of color and creativity that goes from the stage to screen. Minutes before her flight back to Los Angeles -- where Kimble films her hit reality show, WeTV's L.A. Hair -- she shared why working on Beyoncé's Lemonade was a dream, how she made it from Chicago to Hollywood and that she never leaves home without a bottle of blessed oil for folk's edges. Amen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Known for giving Rihanna her signature bob and pixie, celebrity hair stylist and salon owner Ursula Stephen dropped by Yes, Girl and gave us a peek into her fab life during New York’s Fashion Week. Plus Buzzfeed’s entertainment reporter Sylvia Obell helps us pop a bottle as we recap Insecure’s season two finale. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During our LA trip, comedienne and co-host of hit daytime talk show The Real Loni Love sat down with Cori and Yolanda to chat about her journey from corporate America to comedy. Plus, the ladies react to Issa and Lawrence’s fight on Insecure and the season finale of Power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At ESSENCE Festival 2017, Tamron Hall moderated a juicy, once in a lifetime conversation between Mary J.Blige, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Monica, Niecy Nash, Mudbound director Dee Rees and Planned Parenthood Director Kristi Henderson. The women got real about past heartbreak, overcoming personal setbacks and the resiliency of Black women. Now this is what we call Black Girl Magic!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a TBT special when we talk to Tichina Arnold, who’s been dispensing comic relief on our small screens since Martin, and celebrity couple Flex and Shanice. These 90s faves are as hot as ever: Tichina’s pulling double duty in Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse and VH1’s Daytime Divas andFlex and Shanice – who’s celebrating the 20th anniversary of “I Love Your Smile” – prove why Black love is always supreme See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marlon Wayans has been busy. His new Netflix comedy Naked is now streaming and he stars alongside NBC’s new Black family sitcom Marlon with his dear friend, actress Essence Atkins. On the show the actors play a divorced couple who actually gets along. First up, Marlon stops by to discuss fatherhood, positive Black images on screen and why it was so important for him to make this show and later Essence opens up about her longtime bond with Marlon, life after divorce and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The stars of two of TVs biggest reality shows join the Yes, Girl! sister-circle. First, television producer, businesswoman, actress, and former model (receipts!) Tyra Banks opens up to Cori and Yolanda about exploring new career opportunities, life with her son York, motherhood and more. After that, TV’s first Black Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay stops by with her new fiancé, Bryan Abasolo, to chat with Charli about her newfound fame, wedding plans and why she felt she made the right choice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Yes Girl! hosts dig into the latest episode of Insecure, plus they’re talking confidence and career challenges with Uber’s new Chief Brand Officer Bozoma Saint John, whose stellar track record with major brands like Apple Music and Pepsi speaks for itself. Her bold confidence, impressive resume and unique relatabilty are just some of the topics we dig into. Get ready to catch those gems!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last spring, Halle Berry damn near broke the internet by posting a pic of herself frolicking in a field of flowers back lit only by the sun. At 50, yes, she's gorgeous as ever but there's so much more to this Oscar winner. After talking with her during Essence Festival in New Orleans, we discovered Halle's hilarious and humbled, and like the determined mom she plays in Kidnap, she's fiercely protective of her two kids off screen. Take a listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone’s talking about new movie Girls Trip, so obvi we’re chatting with one of the film’s stars, actress Regina Hall. Regina was all about the girl talk, and we covered all of our fave topics — including why we love our girlfriends, caring for our edges and finding puppy love. Listen, and she’ll definitely be your newest friend in your head.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Politico and lawyer Angela Rye was featured on the cover of Essence's Woke 100 issue for her smart and peppered analysis of issues affecting marginalized communities. She tells Yolanda and Cori about her start in politics, how to stay woke and a preview of her new podcast On 1 with A. Rye. Ladies, can we talk about the trail of heartbreak left behind from a breakup you never saw coming? Did you give too much? Did he give too little? Candice Benbow, the author of 4:43, the viral internet response to JAY-Z's 4:44, sits down to discuss her emotional piece, social media's response and how women heal after a love lost. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A year ago, Iyanla Vanzant was a scheduled keynote speaker at Essence Festival. Then the unthinkable happened days before her appearance: she was fighting for her life due to a medical emergency. On July 1, Iyanla made a triumphant return to the daytime stage as an empowerment speaker – shouting hallelujah as she walked through the audience before delivering a stirring testimony about surviving, letting go and shining from within. As a Yes, Girl! treat, we’re sharing her full speech here; let Iyanla words feed your spirit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long before Courtney A. Kemp created one of TV’s most addictive series, Power, she was a lowly magazine writer with much bigger aspirations than typing up celebrity Q&As. But when she had an opportunity to write about her own life coupled with the death of her father, the experience made starting her scriptwriting career a priority. As Power, which she created and executive produces, enters its fourth season, Kemp shares what motivates her, what’s next for her leading man Ghost and how she works alongside co-executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The Matchmaking Duo returns to explain exactly what happens when you hire a professional matchmaker and how they hold your hand on the road to love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stylist to the stars June Ambrose took time out of her crammed Hollywood schedule and shared how she juggles red carpets, motherhood, and marriage while looking flawless and stress free. Through her Instalife, we know June’s a rock mom who’s been shaping the culture for two plus decades. From styling hip hop icons Jay Z, Missy Elliott and Diddy to creating visionary magazine covers and videos to reporting on who’s hot and what’s not at every hot ticket in around the world. But here she gives the real keys to having a beautiful life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking life and love lessons learned from our 20s with journalist, writer, New York Times-bestselling author and transgender rights activist Janet Mock who shares hilariously real stories from her second memoir —Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me. The tea is served! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a day off from taping their hilarious sitcom, The Carmichael Show's Tiffany Haddish and Amber Stevens West walks us through their respective lives before and after the hit show. Not to be missed: Tiffany, who's starring in this summer's Girls Trip, sharing how she won over Will and Jada Pinkett Smith with a Groupon swamp tour. How important is it to be intentional in choosing a romantic partner who shares your spiritual beliefs and life passions? Former ESSENCE Bachelor Greg Corbin and his girlfriend Helanah top by to share their love story and discuss the power of intentional love. #WokeBaes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love him or hate him, Charlamagne Tha God—radio’s favorite agitator—sits in the hot seat for Yes, Girl’s first live recording at ESSENCE’s New York City offices. He answers audience’s burning questions about “disrespecking” Birdman, loving Black women (“I don’t hate Black women") and sharing his surprisingly affirming life lessons from his book Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off the release of her latest album, "Strength of a Woman," Mary J. Blige checks in with Charli and Yolanda about life after divorce, finding real love again, and what fans can expect from her sure-to-be epic performance alongside Chaka Khan, Jazmine Sullivan and Monica at the 2017 Essence Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long before producer-turned-actress Lena Waithe mined her personal coming out story for Master of None’s best episode ever (“Thanksgiving”), she stopped by Yes, Girl studios and chatted about growing up in the Chi, breaking into Hollywood and falling in love with the girl of her dreams. Publicist Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and her husband, pastor Andrew Wilkes, are young, married and ministering other 20 and 30-something couples on how to blend faith and love. Find out their secrets to "Christian coupling" and faith-based Love! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.