Young, Black & Opinionated

Christina speaks with strategic brand storyteller Sioban Massiah about how her nonlinear career path led her from Twitter to launching A Phoenix from the Bronx Creative Group. • Find us on social: @YBO.Media, @MissChrisDee, Sioban Massiah

Christina is joined by the founder of Black People Will Swim, Paulana Lamonier, to discuss how her organization is empowering and educating the community to face our fears and smash stereotypes. • Find us on social @YBO.Media, @MissChrisDee, @ItsPaulana, @BlackPeopleWillSwim_ on Instagram, @BPWSwim on X

Christina speaks with hairstylist and founder of Crown Workshop Megan Green about pushing through uncomfortably, building confidence and saving yourself to create a life without regret. • Find us on social @YBO.Media, @MissChrisDee, @MotivateVibeGrow, @CrownWorkshop

On this episode, Christina speaks with author J.P. Miller about Black children’s literature, cultural representation, HBCUs and how storytellers can help amplify Black voices. Pre-order Miller’s new book ‘Travel to…Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ for yourself or a student here: https://www.amazon.com/Historically-Black-Colleges-Universities-Travel/dp/173165717X • Follow on YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @MissChrisDee • Follow J.P. Miller on social: @JaniceJPMiller

On this episode, Christina celebrates the 30th anniversary of Living Single, shares what she learned from the OWN docuseries Time of Essence about the founding of Essence magazine and discusses how Black women deserve more coin!

Happy birthday, hip hop! On the final episode of our #HipHop50 celebration, Christina speaks with rapper, producer, and founder of Maplewick "The Wick" Records Brotha Ash about collaboration and curation. From Death Row to Bad Boy, hip hop wouldn't have ever expanded outside of Bronx, NY and touched the lives of millions without creatives and curators joining forces. • Donate to the YBO/Wick School Supply Fundraiser. Thank you for your support! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MA72VUXQQSZ2L • Follow on social: @TheYBOPodcast, @MissChrisDee, @Brotha_Ash, @Mplwck

Christina shares what she’s been watching from FX’s The Bear to trash reality TV, discusses the writer and actor strike and ends on a high note with words of wisdom from Sheryl Lee Ralph. • Donate to the YBO School Supply Fundraiser. Thank you for your support! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MA72VUXQQSZ2L • Follow on social: @TheYBOPodcast and @MissChrisDee

We’re continuing our Hip Hop 50 celebration with another “Sounds of Summer” episode all about the women who have made their mark in the male dominated hip hop industry. Christina uses the 2023 BET Awards as a springboard to discuss new school artists like Ice Spice and GloRilla, then brings it back to the old school with the biography of the legendary Eve. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast • Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZL_FQcCGUHPVhIPjCZJAtg

Warning: This episode mentions sexual abuse which may be a trigger. Listener discretion is advised. June is Black Music Month and, on this episode, Christina recaps the HBO music documentary "Love to Love You" which covers the complicated but successful life and career of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee and @TheYBOPodcast • Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

Summer 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and YBO is celebrating with "Sounds of Summer," a series of episodes that highlight the unique characteristics of the genre that we all love. On this episode, Christina welcomes actor/rapper Manny Simmons to the show to discuss how hip-hop can be a platform to amplify messages of trial and triumph in the Black community. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast, @MannyTheGemini • Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XX9BnOthMWk • Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On episode 179, Christina speaks with friend of the show, content creator, Jay Shine, about growing through what you go through in life. The ladies share advice to their younger selves and talk about doing the inner work to live a full life. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast, @BeautJay_• Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On episode 178, Christina recaps season 3 episode 3 of The Wayans Bros. from 1996. The story of Shawn movin' on up in the world by acting like someone he wasn't reminded your host of a very important life lesson. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast • Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina checks in with 20-year-old artist and student Mikayla Griffin to see how Generation Z is coping with our ever-changing world. The two talk about everything from artificial intelligence to family planning and discuss the importance of having good character over internet clout. Tune in to learn a thing or two from the younger generation. • Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast, @MikaylasMyspace • Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina speaks with fashion editor, Christian influencer and author Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien about leaning on faith and family as we follow our passions to fulfill our purpose. Remember to share the lessons learned from your testimony. Follow on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast, @IAmTarahLynn• Click here for all things YBO: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina chats with duel founder and artist Brittanie Thomas about the challenges and advantages of being a creative in corporate—or any structured organization for that matter. Remember, you are not your resume! Follow us on social: @MissChrisDee, @TheYBOPodcast, @IAmBrittanieTea • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina gets real about life three years after the pandemic and recommends a few resources that are almost as good as therapy. Follow on social: @MissChrisDee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

In honor of Women's History Month, Christina discusses her favorite women in pop culture including fictional characters like Lisa Simpson and political icons like Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Women's contributions to society are undeniable and there’s much to be said about the power of the pu$$y. • Follow on social: @TheYBOPodcast, @MissChrisDee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina speaks with celebrity chef Renee Blackman about having confidence in the kitchen and in life, what her experience was really like on Netflix's 'Pressure Cooker,' and how she makes each dish special by adding her unique flavor. • Follow on social: @ChefReneeBlackman, @TheYBOPodcast, @MissChrisDee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina discusses the murder of Tyre Nichols, the need for Black blood donors and what to watch during Black History Month, including The 1619 Project on Hulu • Follow on social: @TheYBOPodcast, @MissChrisDee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

On this episode of YBO, Christina talks with marketing maven and social entrepreneur Shanea "Shay" Phillips about finding your niche, knowing your audience and the rise of Shanea’s New Jersey networking event series, Brunch N Grind. Follow us on social: @TheYBOPodcast, @MissChrisDee, @BrunchNGrind, @Diva_Shay • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast