The Take On

Briana "Bri" Jones from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. We dive into all things Sweet Life from HBO Max and Issa Rae! Briana understood the assignment as she navigated her personal life and her careers ups and downs on reality TV. There was nobody on the show that had a larger emotional arch than Briana. She truly is the star of the show and we can't wait to have her back for Season 2! If you want to hear all the ins and outs of the fabulous friend group from Sweet Life then this is the episode for you. FOLLOW BRIANA "BRI" JONES: Instagram: @brirideordie FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EBONI K WILLIAMS IS IN THE HOUSE! RHONY newcomer and TV royalty (Fox News, CNN, Revolt TV) joined The Take On. Eboni is such a breath of fresh air and is as real as she is on RHONY. The New York Housewives franchise definitely needed a refresh and Eboni really understood the assignment. She had a lot on her shoulders coming into this season and she did it with so much grace. We broke down her freshmen season and how she navigated race when it comes to LuAnn and Ramona. We also talked her relationship with Leah McSweeney and where their friendship is at today. The tea was spilled so much it almost ruined my mic! Of course we also dived into why a RHONY reunion ain't happening, which is a historical first for a housewives franchise. Eboni made it so easy to have a conversation it felt like I was talking to my girlfriend at our favorite bar. This is the juiciest BUT also the most educational episode of both seasons of The Take On, but then again what else do you expect from EBONI K WILLIAMS?! If you love Bravo TV and love RHONY, then this is the episode for you! FOLLOW EBONI K WILLIAMS: Instagram: @ebonikwilliams Twitter: @ebonikwilliams FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Scott from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. Executive Produced by Issa Rae and on HBO Max this reality show centered on young black excellence is not only entertaining but heartwarming. Amanda is a star who buys her first home on camera and is giving us black girl magic at each corner. Amanda amazingly stays out of most of the drama until PJ shows up and shows out on her birthday weekend to Palm Springs. We break down the entire season of Sweet Life not to mention all the enviable trips they go on where the drama is not checked with the luggage! We also talk how this show has changed Amanda's life in all the ways. This show is about an actual group of friends navigating love, loss, and living in the City of Angels. Amanda gives us all the behind the scenes tea we need! If you love reality TV, then this is the episode for you! FOLLOW AMANDA SCOTT: Instagram @Amandasaidso_ FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bravo Fucking Bravo! Bravo is my love language and so is Sasha Morfaw’s. We share this insatiable love for Bravo TV! Sasha Morfaw Joined The Take On. Sasha and I break down all things RHOBH, RHONY & Below Deck. We also discuss the fact that POC cast members on Bravo shows aren’t a monolith and don’t speak for their entire race. If you a Bravoholic like me then you’ll love this episode! FOLLOW SASHA MORFAW: Instagram @thebravobreakdown FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friends are HERE! Both of these amazingly intersectional women have joined The Take On and you won’t regret hearing their amazing Stories! LILA TALKS & TESSA KANEENE are such queens who have so much to share with their experiences and ways of seeing the world. This is my personal favorite episode because it felt like I was with two of my good friends chatting about our experiences and POV’s as POC in America at a dinner party. If you’re missing your friends and want an engagingly fun convo, then this is the episode for you! FOLLOW LILA TALKS: Instagram @lilatalkslifestyle FOLLOW TESSA KANEENE: Instagram @tessakaneene FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Hunter Joined The Take On and we talked all things being an influencer and mental health. Jake understands that have millions of followers or an Emmy will NOT necessarily bring you happiness (btw he has both those things). We talk about happiness and how it’s more of a process rather than a destination. Jake is all James Dean exterior (FYI he’s gorgeous!) but all marshmallow and sweet on the inside. Jake created hilarious TikToks but has an amazing energy on Clubhouse and creates safe spaces for people to be their most authentic selves. If you’re feeling down and need a quick pick me up, then this is the episode for you. More about Jake: Jake Hunter is an Emmy winning actor and producer with over 1.5 million social media followers in Los Angeles, CA. Jake acted alongside Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones in The Comeback Trail, slated for release later in 2020. He is also producing the Shakespeare adapted play King Lear starring Al Pacino. On the digital front, Jake has showcased his comedic side on TikTok where his “Karen” themed series received over 125 million views. He was recently recognized by the Washington Post for his videos and currently has brand deals with Bang Energy, Draft Kings, and Raw Sugar. FOLLOW JAKE: Instagram: @jakehunterofficial Twitter: @JakeLHunter TikTok: @JakeHunterOfficial FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Persians in the House! Shervin Roohparvar joins The Take On and we talks all things Shahs of Sunset. I've been waiting for this conversation since Shervin joined the cast of Shahs a couple of seasons ago. Shervin is kind, an entrepreneur, and single so listen up ladies! We talks about how he navigates running his businesses as well as not falling into the traditional pitfalls and drama of reality TV. Shervin also talks about how he mended his friendship with GG, we were all happy to see that! My goal in life is to be a Shah myself and now that I know Shervin I'm one step closer. If you love Persians and you love Shahs of Sunset, then this is the episode for you! FOLLOW SHERVIN: Instagram: @alphasherv Twitter: @alphasherv FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all Bravoholics! Dr. Contessa my good friend is back again on The Take On! The only guest to come back again! I'm obsessed with Married to Medicine and that is mostly due to Contessa. Contessa had a tough and very personal season this year with her husband Scott and she DID NOT hold back on sharing her side of the story. Being a strong black woman on reality TV while also navigating her work as a doctor and being a wife and mother, which is not easy to navigate. I always love having friends drop by the Pod because we can be real and have fun as well. If you love Married to Medicine as much as I do, then this is the episode for you. FOLLOW DR. CONTESSA: Instagram: @drcontessa Twitter: @drcontessamd FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BELOW DECK in the House! Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher Joined The Take On and we got into all things Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Daisy went from Yachtie to TV gold, she is so entertaining to watch. And we talked what it's like working on a yacht as a woman in male dominated and chauvnistic industry like yachting. Daisy didn't know what she was getitng into doing reality TV but she is ready for a second season if that's in the cards for her. She was a fan favorite and I'm sure we would love to see her back managing her crew and all the high maintenance guests. If you love Below Deck and dream of being on a sailing yacht, then this is the episode for you. FOLLOW DAISY: Instagram: @daisykelliher87 FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bravo Fucking Bravo. Brice Sander joins The Take On and we dive into all that is the Bravosphere. He tells us all about what it’s like to interview THE Ramona Singer! Brice also talks being friends with Bravolebrities and what that entails. We also talk about how to make your way in Hollywood, and the finesse being a host requires. If you love all things Bravo TV, then this is the episode for you. More about Brice: I have what some would call an embarrassing encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture. But I’m not ashamed of it. In fact, I embrace it. Couple that knowledge with my training as a multimedia journalist and there was only one career path to take: entertainment news and new media. There is nothing I am more passionate about than entertainment. I think you have to be passionate about what you do for a living, or else you can’t live by the phrase, “Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” And, trust me, that’s the phrase I plan to live by. FOLLOW BRICE: Instagram: @bricesander Twitter: @bricesander FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadya Okamoto joined The Take On. And we are talking about all things Periods! Menstruation. That time of the month. Aunt Flo. Being on the Rag. There is so much intrigue and shame around something biological that happens to bodies every month. And it’s not always women’s bodies there are so many people who are assigned biologically female and no longer identify as such who have periods. Nadya is destigmatizing periods and breaking down the patriarchy. We also talk the tampon tax, and how having periods in many parts of the world means it’s the end of your formal education. Nadya is an outspoken period activist and is attempting to educate people about how to fully embrace their periods. Join us as discuss periods and the many ways we as a society can support people who have periods every month. If you're feeling like you want to unpack a topic that should not be taboo anymore then this is the episode for you. More about Nadya: Nadya Okamoto is a 23-year-old Harvard student. In early 2020, Okamoto co-founded August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. As the Today Show describes, “August is a growing online community aiming to "re-imagine and redefine the period experience to be powerful and dignified," with members who engage in conversations about how to properly use menstrual cups or what it's like to be a transgender man having a period, for example.”  Nadya Okamoto is also the Founder of PERIOD (period.org), an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma that she founded at the age of 16. Under her leadership as Executive Director for five years, PERIOD addressed over 1.5 million periods and registered over 800 campus chapters in all 50 states and 50 other countries. In 2017, Nadya ran for public office in Cambridge, MA at age 19 — at the time, becoming the youngest Asian American to run. In 2018, Nadya published her debut book, Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement with publisher Simon & Schuster, which made the Kirkus Reviews list for Best Young Adult Nonfiction of 2018. Nadya is also the former Chief Brand Officer and current Board Member of JUV Consulting, a Generation Z marketing agency based in NYC. She has been recognized on the lists of Forbes 30 under 30, Bloomberg 50 “Ones to Watch” and People Magazine's Women Changing the World.  Learn more at www.nadyaokamoto.com FOLLOW NADYA: Instagram: @nadyaokamoto & @itsaugust TikTok: @nadyaokamoto FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Clubhouse friend Will McFadden joined The Take On. Will McFadden runs the fames StoryTime Podcast that is all about talking about your worst date stories, worst jobs, etc. Will is so funny and we had a ball having him on the podcast. If you're looking to laugh and have a good time, then this is the episode for you. More about Will: 👨‍💻Co-Founder of Collab Inc. 🚀#1 creator network on TikTok 🔥 Follow @collab (1.6 Mil) 🎙Host of The StoryTime Podcast 🚨If you have a great story to tell 📜send it to storytime@collab.inc ☎️ or call the StoryTime hotline 3️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ 7️⃣4️⃣1️⃣ 1️⃣8️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ 🎥 Actor 🎬 Director ✍️ Writer 🧠 Content strategist to some of the biggest creators on the internet 📈 @storytime.pod FOLLOW WILL: Instagram: @willmcfadden Twitter: @willmickyficky FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nightly Pop in the House! Nina Parker joined The Take On. Nina Parker is a force of nature in the entertainment industry. We talked about her place as a black woman in the entertainment industry from her time at TMZ to hosting Love and Hip Hop to now Nightly Pop. Nina also saw a missing opportunity in the fashion industry for fashionable plus-sized clothing so she partnered with Macy's & is now building her empire. We talk about her unique on camera relationship with Hunter March. If you love gossip and celebrities and want a laugh, then this is the episode for you! More about Nina: Nina Parker is the co-host of E!’s “Nightly Pop” and an E! News correspondent who can be seen appearing on E!’s “Daily Pop,” “E! News,” and “Live from the Red Carpet.” Parker began her career working at a local NBC news affiliate in San Francisco before moving to Los Angeles where she assisted with the growth of TMZ, serving as talent, producer, and weekend manager of the website turned television show. Nina has served as an entertainment news correspondent for “The Insider” on CBS, and as the host of the reunion shows for VH1’s top rated franchise, “Love and Hip Hop.” Parker has made numerous television appearances as a pop culture expert on popular shows such as “The Wendy Williams” show and “The Talk,” and as a contributor and fill in host for “Access Live” on NBC. FOLLOW NINA: Instagram: @mzgossipgirl Twitter: @MzGossipGirl FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GQ model and former Al-Jazeera English journalist joined The Take On. Ahmed helped break down all the intricacies of what is happening between Israel and Palestine. It was a riveting conversation around the instability in the Middle East, and how social media has played such a part in the crisis in Gaza. Ahmed has such a way of making this very complicated issue quite digestible. If you're looking for answers to what is happening in Palestine, then this is the episode you've been waiting for. More about Ahmed: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor. He recently left his position as a Senior Presenter for AJ+ where he produced award-winning documentaries focused on social justice and human rights to explore new forms of storytelling and develop a podcast. Previously Ahmed worked as a reporter and producer for Al Jazeera English, as well as for the The New York Times, The Huffington Post and PBS. Ahmed is widely known for creating and co-hosting Al Jazeera English’s flagship program ‘The Stream’ an interactive live talk show nominated for an Emmy Award for Most Innovative Program in 2012. FOLLOW AHMED: Instagram: @ahmedeldin Twitter: @ASE FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The handsome and magnetic Jas Leverette from Netflix’s Canine Intervention Joins The Take On. Jas’s energy is infectious and it will feel like you had 3 cups of coffee after listening to this episode! We discuss his early days in Oakland and how he has become one of the premier dog trainers in the world. We dive into what it means to be Black and Muslim in America and how his story speaks to many intersections and generations. We also talk a second season of the show and how haters/online trolls have tried to cancel Jas for practices that are widely used in the dog training profession. I smell the haterade from here. If you’re a fan of Canine Intervention or hearing from a kind heartedly amazing human then this is the episode for you! Woof Woof. More about Jas: Dog trainer Jas Leverette was born in New York and grew up in Oakland, and is Cali K9® founder, owner, dog trainer, and canine behavior expert. As a child, he owned and trained dogs and horses, played youth football with the Oakland Dynamites, and participated in equestrian sports, including jumping, dressage, vaulting and trail riding. At Oakland High School, he played football and was an Oakland Athletic League wrestling champion for four years. Jas Leverette is the star of Canine Intervention, streaming worldwide on Netflix. He has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, TMZ, and numerous news and lifestyle shows. Visit CaliK9.com for more info. FOLLOW JAS: Instagram: @calik9 & @calik9training FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sander Jennings is the face of an LGBTQIA+ ally and he joined The Take On. We break down what it means to be an ally to the queer community. As a reality TV veteran with 6 seasons of hit TLC show I Am Jazz under his belt he talks growing up on TV. Sander is a force on social media and really knows how to use his platform to uplift his sister Jazz and other trans people who need an ally like Sander. If you’re looking to be uplifted, then this is the episode for you! More about Sander: Hi, my name is Sander Jennings. I am a 22-year-old who recently graduated from the University of Florida and am now working toward receiving my Master’s in Digital Strategy. I am well known for being the brother of my inspiring sister, Jazz Jennings. Although being a supportive family member is an essential aspect of my life, there is so much more you should know about me.  All my life, I have served as a positive role model on how to properly love and support your LGBTQ+ sibling. Through my appearances on my family’s tv show, I am Jazz; I spread motivational messages to encourage others to follow their passions and stand up for what they believe in. I have also begun to use my large social media following to spread love and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. I have made it my mission to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community because I believe all people deserve equal protection in society. My number one goal in life is to help others. Therefore, I build my brand around philanthropy and improving the community. I support you! If you are a company, charity or individual looking for advice or a collaboration, please reach out! I am always looking for new opportunities, so I would be more than happy to provide advice or potentially serve as an ambassador for your brand.  FOLLOW SANDER: Instagram: @sander_54 TikTok: @sander_jennings FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brands by Bravo is one of my favorite Bravo Meme pages on Instagram and my viral TikTok sound “Waking up in the Morning” was highlighted on Brands by Bravo. I sat down with the creator of the page Danielle and dived into her accidental feud with RHOBH housewife Erika Jayne, building a following on TikTok, and her all time fave Bravo moments. Strap in with a glass of wine and enjoy this hilarious episode! FOLLOW Brands by Bravo: Instagram: @brandsbybravo FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena. Fucking. Kerrigan. I mean with a middle name that is Fucking she does NOT disappoint. Serena Fucking Kerrigan joins The Take on and I’m gagged! We have a ball! She has built an empire during a pandemic. Dating Show. Card game. Confidence coaching. And the list goes on. When does she sleep you ask? She’ll sleep when she’s dead. Serena has a way of creating a fantastic persona that she parlayed into a dating show on Instagram Live called Let’s Fucking Date. And that’s just what she did. Now having completed the second season with various sponsors on deck she has created a monster hit. And it has a lot to do with the way Serena engages her fans in a very organic and intimate way. I’m in awe of what she has created and you will be too! If you’ve been looking for something to encourage you to stop looking for perfection and just do the damn thing, then this is the episode for you! MORE ABOUT SERENA: Born and raised in New York City, Serena Kerrigan is an entrepreneur, CEO and internet personality. In 2020, Serena launched her own production company, SFK LFG LLC, dedicated to empowering women to be the best version of themselves. At the start of the pandemic, Serena observed the changing digital dating landscape and seized an opportunity to create, produce and host the first reality show entirely on Instagram Live: Let’s Fucking Date, where Serena goes on a set-up, blind first date while thousands of her fans and friends watch in real time. Immediately following the date, Serena hosts a live after show, allowing her friends, celebrity guests and followers weigh in and discuss what they've just witnessed. The show became an instant sensation, amassing over 2 million views, capturing six figure sponsorship deals from major advertisers including Bumble. It has been picked up by the likes of Forbes, CBNC, The Today Show, Elle and InStyle Magazine. She also created a dating card game based off the show, which has sold over thousands of decks within months of launch. Let’s Fucking Date is a clear example of the power Serena has to mobilize her highly engaged fan base, even during times of unprecedented crisis and tumult. FOLLOW SERENA: Instagram: @serenakerrigan Twitter: @serenakerrigan FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of using your white privileged for good and using your platform to educate on how adoption of white parents to a black child looks like. We discussed the haters and mommy-shamers who slide into her comments and Kendall loves using the reply videos on TikTok to throw shade and educate. Love that tactic! A viral video of her daughter Zadie tap dancing gained momentum because although the moment was touching it was also compared to “minstrel” shows associated with blackface in the 40’s. Kendall beloved her daughter loves to dance and that was the only intention of that video. Kendall is focused on educating herself on various topics and black history and how to do black hair to make sure Zadie is in touch with her roots. Pun intended. And Kendall also maintains a healthy relationship with Zadie’s biological mom as well. If you’re looking for something to show into a uniquely wonderful family then this is the episode for you! yourself a favor and go follow Kendall Mariah on TikTok now! FOLLOW KENDALL MARIAH: Instagram: @kendallmariah TikTok: @kendallmariah FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Eeka McLeod with her 1.3 million followers joins The Take On. Eeka is an amazing example of intersectionality. Queer. POC. Adoptive mother to children with special needs. She created an amazing safe space on her TikTok as she encourage her son Evan to live his most authentic life and be his best self as he expresses his gender presentation with nail polish and dresses. The way Eeka operates as a parent is inspiring, and I’m obsessed with her TikTok! If you’re looking for something to uplift you, then this is the episode for you! Eeka has a special relationship with Disneyland, and they accept Evan and how presents his gender. We also navigate how to deal with online trolls and mommy shamers. Do yourself a favor and go follow The McLeod Fam on TikTok!! FOLLOW EEKA & THE MCLEOD FAMILY: Instagram: @themcleodfam TikTok: @themcleodfam FOLLOW AMIR: Instagram: @amiryassofficial Twitter: @amiryasstweets TikTok: @AmirYassOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices