Lena Waithe | Hollywood Is Life

Justin and Joy sit down with Lena Waithe to discuss her recent Emmy nomination, relationship with a Hollywood executive, and the importance of having television content reflective of black culture.

Elevator Pitch

  • Lena’s recent Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.
  • The importance of representing black culture in Hollywood.
  • The story behind Lena’s coming out story in Master of None’s “Thanksgiving” episode.
  • Being her current partner’s first girlfriend and dating a Hollywood executive.
  • Working with Steven Spielberg in the upcoming film, “Ready Player One”.
  • Her upcoming series with Showtime, “The Chi”, and the the motivation behind its inception.
  • Why it’s critical to have more black executives in Hollywood.
  • Fish Bowl: Are you holding onto something you should let go of? What big lesson can people learn from your life?
  • And much more!

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Cassy Athena | Stay In Your Frame

Cassy Athena

Elevator Pitch

  • Cassy’s early photography inspirations and love for visual arts.
  • How she developed her signature Cassy Athena watermark.
  • The infamous Nick Young meme.
  • Surviving a brain tumor and her continued path to recovery.
  • Overcoming the obstacles of being one of the few women in a male dominated industry.
  • The impact her career has had on her dating life.
  • The power of social media and personal relationships.
  • Fish Bowl: What big lesson can people learn from your life? When will you be good enough for you? What would you change if you were never going to die?
  • And much more!

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Move! Get Out The Way

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  • Our mini BSU college reunion.
  • Jay Z’s 4:44 album and Blue Ivey’s freestyle.
  • Our Spider-Man movie meltdown.
  • Our mid-year progress report.
  • Identifying problems vs. creating solutions.
  • A valuable piece of insight from Phil Knight’s, Shoe Dog.
  • Three helpful tricks to help you get out of your own way!
  • And much more!

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Dating While Broke

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  • Happy 4th of July!
  • Joy enjoying her weekends without Justin. Coincidence or not?
  • Why showering together isn’t a good idea.
  • A clear breakdown between Justin’s message and tone.
  • Charlamagne Tha God’s book, Black Privilege.
  • Rich people’s ability to name their children whatever the hell they want.
  • Misconceptions on how expensive a first date should be.
  • Navigating the dating scene affordably.
  • And much more!

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Daffany Clark | Picking Up The Pieces

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Elevator Pitch

  • Daffany’s unique childhood experience in Chicago and unpacking her biracial identity at an early age.
  • Her journey reconciling with her biological father.
  • How Daffany’s one woman show, Pieces, is helping her heal with the past.
  • The effect growing up without a father has created within her own personal relationships.
  • The downside of overextending too much for friends.
  • Dating in Los Angeles and the visible lack of courting.
  • Loyalty and Respect: Men want it, but don’t give it. Why?
  • Fish Bowl: What stands between you and complete happiness? What would you change if you were never going to die? What big lesson can people learn from your life?
  • And much more!


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Like vs. Love

  • Father’s Day brunch fail.
  • Amanda Seales serving all the tea to Caitlyn Jenner.
  • Joy’s appearance on the Brown Girls Rising podcast.
  • The unfortunate and not surprising verdict in the Philando Castile’s trial.
  • The difference between liking and loving your significant other.
  • Balancing Joy’s carefree approach to money with Justin’s stringent budgeting.
  • The longstanding argument about overspending on food.
  • And much more!

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