Hollywood’s Body Issues and Kate Flannery on Grief, Love, and Loss

GAWT: Jemele Hill on Staying Unbothered, 2024 Recap

Happy New Year! Grown-Ass Women Talking wraps up Season 1 with a powerful conversation featuring the incredible Jemele Hill. Known for her fearless voice in journalism and media, Jemele opens up about the art of REMAINING UNBOTHERED in today’s world. In this episode, Jemele shares: * Her journey navigating the intersection of sports, politics, and culture * Behind-the-scenes insights into her latest projects, including her podcast and TV show * The active pursuit of being unbothered: self-care, mentorship, and overcoming adversity * Empowering Black women to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and resilience Loni Love and Erica Montolfo also take a nostalgic look back at the most defining moments of 2024, from pop culture highlights and controversies to groundbreaking achievements by women in sports. They share their favorite movies, songs, and personal reflections, while setting inspiring aspirations for 2025. Join us for a heartfelt, empowering, and unapologetic conversation to close out the year and prepare for what’s next! 🎧 LISTEN EVERYWHERE: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grown-ass-women-talking-shxt-podcast/id1764129061 Spotify: https://tr.ee/bPnUGmuHCO iHeart: https://tr.ee/btZA2DCKjL 🖥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gawtpod 📱 FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod TWITTER: https://x.com/gawtpod 🎉 And for ALL THINGS GAWT visit: https://gawtpod.com 🎟 SEE LONI LIVE: Jan 17 Martin Lawrence South Haven, MS : https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence Jan 18 Martin Lawrence Birmingham, AL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE Jan 19 Martin Lawrence Nashville, TN : https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959 Feb 7-9 Arlington Draft House - Arlington,TX: https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/ 📚 GRAB LONI’S BOOK: I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons: https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729 GAWT is a collaboration between True Love Productions, Dunnigan Lane Productions, and HARQ Media Productions. Hosted by Loni Love and Erica Montolfo | Produced by Ceej Polkinghorne | Edited by Nick Crawford. #grownasswomentalking #comedy #womenover40 #podcast #genX

GAWT: Kim Alexis on Saying No, Taylor Swift’s Holiday Bonus, and the Luigi Mangione Case

In this episode of Grown-Ass Women Talking, supermodel-turned-wellness ambassador Kim Alexis opens up about her journey from the runway to advocating for healthy living and self-empowerment. She shares insights on maintaining boundaries, embracing self-worth, and the power of saying no in both personal and professional life. Discover practical tips for setting boundaries, navigating relationships, and living authentically. Loni Love and Erica Montolfo also dive into the week’s hottest topics in Grown-Ass News, including: * Taylor Swift’s bonus generosity to her tour staff * Giselle Pellico’s powerful testimony against her abuser * The legacy of trailblazing ballerina Maria Tallchief * The shocking Luigi Mangione case * Reflections on societal pressures around marriage and relationships From hard-hitting news to empowering advice, this episode will inspire you to take charge of your happiness and embrace the power of saying no. Don’t miss it!

Grammy-Nominated Sheila E. Talks Women in Music, Love, and Power Moves

This week, legendary percussionist and musician Sheila E. joins Grown-Ass Women Talking to discuss her trailblazing journey in music. From her recent Grammy nominations to breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, Sheila E. opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and lessons she’s learned along the way. Plus, she shares insights on love, career, and empowering women to rise above societal expectations. In Grown-Ass News, Loni and Erica dive into: 🎥 Holiday movie premieres and celebrity drama with Papoose and Remy Ma 🎬 The brilliance of Barry Jenkins ⚖️ Jay-Z’s legal battles and the nuances of sexual misconduct allegations 👶 Boomer grandparents avoiding babysitting duties 👗 The bubble skirt's unexpected fashion comeback Tune in for laughter, empowerment, and real talk! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more. 🎙🔥 🎧 LISTEN EVERYWHERE: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grown-ass-women-talking-shxt-podcast/id1764129061 * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/]: https://tr.ee/bPnUGmuHCO [https://tr.ee/bPnUGmuHCO] * iHeart: https://tr.ee/btZA2DCKjL [https://tr.ee/btZA2DCKjL] 🖥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gawtpod [https://www.youtube.com/@gawtpod] 📱 FOLLOW US: * FACEBOOK:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTN6WXJ0RS1uT2xYMXpXRkVic0RCOV9IeTVKZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQnBFTWRFc1NKU1ExLXdDMU9TT0stRkxjMnRzWVpFWFVrWmF5ZmptTWRLbXhyNGFCSm95YTQ2WmtHa1BPU0FwNFVxWjRFaHd2eWg2YVZpaU9VZXExeDlkZ0FnV0YxQl9xQ0ctTVFVSHh5eS1POWFlNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod [https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod] * INSTAGRAM:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tLTUdpa2VkRGw3QkV0UmhEOFg0aW1pdE9uZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2N6VGswdnlOaVJ4eENaY1JUUXBsUEVhRTNzZ2xnSjdwNUR0V0M5ZFJNQnNsd0sxVTRLeFUxNU9BaUFScmpyc1ZpcDRaZ2MxakhvZHJmUjRvZkJ5YnkwU1k3ZWNPNGtDb3pFRVRiMnFteUY0MnBITQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/] * TIKTOK:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHY5UFhaNVVubWVhdFZNekNBYWllbGJZSWFad3xBQ3Jtc0ttYUN2QjljLWVuTE9POWpRLTdNNHBPRVZNbXFZNk5fU1pOc1BQWGdVLVAtb09KQ1p0aDlVSlB2SjZYdzl4S3Q5RHBMSVRybklrOXB0VlB4ZUY5WURmczZUdW5wOTZ6dXlWa0N4cnpCVjVzSzhqV3duYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40sherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod] * TWITTER:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJmNW1yS2hBRGR0bHNGSjhUWlRRYXZibGZsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlRhZTg0bDdEZTNOQWh0cThXYkZsanJESWxCZHZIc3M3WF9tSnowNWxCcEVkdUFoS0NXOXN1SS1lb2lWTUdSUDA1N3FVMVVOdjFyQlFTdElPWEk5anN3dUM3ay1rbDR2WVVjaU9WdDZSMEVSMTBkNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://x.com/gawtpod [https://x.com/gawtpod] * 🎉 And for ALL THINGS GAWT visit: https://gawtpod.com/https://gawtpod.com [https://gawtpod.com/] 🎟 SEE LONI LIVE: * Dec [https://embed.showclix.com/event/ice-house-loni-love-12-5-24-8pm]19   The Ice House,  Pasadena, CA [https://icehousecomedy.com/]: https://icehousecomedy.com/ * Jan 17   Martin Lawrence South Haven, MS [https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence]: https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence * Jan 18   Martin Lawrence Birmingham, AL [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE]: https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE * Jan 19   Martin Lawrence Nashville, TN [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959]: https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959 * Feb 7-9  Arlington Draft House - Arlington,TX [https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/]: https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/ * 📚 GRAB LONI’S BOOK:I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons [https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729]: https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729 GAWT is a collaboration between True Love Productions, Dunnigan Lane Productions, and HARQ Media Productions. Hosted by Loni Love and Erica Montolfo | Produced by Ceej Polkinghorne | Edited by Nick Crawford. #grownasswomentalking #comedy #womenover40 #podcast #genX

Hollywood’s Body Issues and Kate Flannery on Grief, Love, and Loss

This week on Grown-Ass Women Talking, Loni and Erica sit down with the hilarious and heartfelt Kate Flannery to tackle the tough topic of grief. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, grappling with current events, or rediscovering yourself, Kate shares how she’s navigated loss with love, humor, and compassion—including how her father’s memory inspires her every day. 💔❤️ In Grown-Ass News, the ladies dive into: 🛒 Walmart’s buzzworthy Love Jones commercial 🎬 Kate Winslet clapping back at body shaming 🎾 Serena Williams addressing skin bleaching accusations 🙌 The “We Listen and We Don’t Judge” challenge It’s a thoughtful, funny, and empowering episode you don’t want to miss. 🎙🔥 📱 FOLLOW US: * FACEBOOK:⁠  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTN6WXJ0RS1uT2xYMXpXRkVic0RCOV9IeTVKZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQnBFTWRFc1NKU1ExLXdDMU9TT0stRkxjMnRzWVpFWFVrWmF5ZmptTWRLbXhyNGFCSm95YTQ2WmtHa1BPU0FwNFVxWjRFaHd2eWg2YVZpaU9VZXExeDlkZ0FnV0YxQl9xQ0ctTVFVSHh5eS1POWFlNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]⁠https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod] * INSTAGRAM:⁠  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tLTUdpa2VkRGw3QkV0UmhEOFg0aW1pdE9uZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2N6VGswdnlOaVJ4eENaY1JUUXBsUEVhRTNzZ2xnSjdwNUR0V0M5ZFJNQnNsd0sxVTRLeFUxNU9BaUFScmpyc1ZpcDRaZ2MxakhvZHJmUjRvZkJ5YnkwU1k3ZWNPNGtDb3pFRVRiMnFteUY0MnBITQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]⁠https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/] * TIKTOK:⁠  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHY5UFhaNVVubWVhdFZNekNBYWllbGJZSWFad3xBQ3Jtc0ttYUN2QjljLWVuTE9POWpRLTdNNHBPRVZNbXFZNk5fU1pOc1BQWGdVLVAtb09KQ1p0aDlVSlB2SjZYdzl4S3Q5RHBMSVRybklrOXB0VlB4ZUY5WURmczZUdW5wOTZ6dXlWa0N4cnpCVjVzSzhqV3duYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40sherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod] * TWITTER:⁠  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJmNW1yS2hBRGR0bHNGSjhUWlRRYXZibGZsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlRhZTg0bDdEZTNOQWh0cThXYkZsanJESWxCZHZIc3M3WF9tSnowNWxCcEVkdUFoS0NXOXN1SS1lb2lWTUdSUDA1N3FVMVVOdjFyQlFTdElPWEk5anN3dUM3ay1rbDR2WVVjaU9WdDZSMEVSMTBkNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]⁠https://x.com/gawtpod⁠ [https://x.com/gawtpod] * 🎉 And for ALL THINGS GAWT visit:⁠ ⁠⁠https://gawtpod.com⁠ [https://gawtpod.com/] 🎟 SEE LONI LIVE: * ⁠Dec 5⁠ [https://embed.showclix.com/event/ice-house-loni-love-12-5-24-8pm],⁠12⁠ [https://embed.showclix.com/event/ice-house-loni-love-12-12-24-8pm],⁠19   The Ice House,  Pasadena, CA ⁠ [https://icehousecomedy.com/]: https://icehousecomedy.com/ * ⁠Dec 15  Miami Improv - Miami, FL⁠ [https://www.miamiimprov.com/shows/280181]: * ⁠Jan 17   Martin Lawrence South Haven, MS ⁠ [https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence]: * ⁠Jan 18   Martin Lawrence Birmingham, AL⁠ [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE]: * ⁠Jan 19   Martin Lawrence Nashville, TN ⁠ [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959]: * ⁠Feb 7-9  Arlington Draft House - Arlington,TX⁠ [https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/]: * 📚 GRAB LONI’S BOOK:⁠I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729] GAWT is a collaboration between True Love Productions, Dunnigan Lane Productions, and HARQ Media Productions.Hosted by Loni Love and Erica Montolfo | Produced by Ceej Polkinghorne | Edited by Nick Crawford. #podcast #womenshealth #grownasswomentalking #comedy #womenempowerment #genx

Sandra Bernhard is Too Grown for Nonsense, Wicked's Box Office, and Being Demure

This Thanksgiving, it’s all about PROTECTING YOUR PEACE. Loni Love and Erica Montolfo are joined by the iconic comedian Sandra Bernhard for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about setting boundaries, tuning out the nonsense, and keeping your serenity intact during the holidays. 🦃✨ In Grown-Ass News, we’re spilling tea on: 🍿 Wicked’s box office domination and the truth about that Ariana-Cynthia pay rumor 🎤 Billboard’s pick for Pop Star of the 21st Century 🍷 Vanderpump Rules shaking things up with a whole new cast 🎭 The return of The Traitors Season 3 📚 And why “demure” is the Word of the Year Plus, Sharon Stone doesn’t hold back—calling out Americans who voted for Trump as “untraveled and uneducated.” 👀 So grab a plate, a drink, and your headphones—this episode is the perfect escape from Thanksgiving chaos! 🎙 LISTEN NOW: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grown-ass-women-talking-shxt-podcast/id1764129061 * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/]: https://tr.ee/bPnUGmuHCO [https://tr.ee/bPnUGmuHCO] * iHeart: https://tr.ee/btZA2DCKjL [https://tr.ee/btZA2DCKjL] 🖥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gawtpod [https://www.youtube.com/@gawtpod] 📱 FOLLOW US: * FACEBOOK:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTN6WXJ0RS1uT2xYMXpXRkVic0RCOV9IeTVKZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQnBFTWRFc1NKU1ExLXdDMU9TT0stRkxjMnRzWVpFWFVrWmF5ZmptTWRLbXhyNGFCSm95YTQ2WmtHa1BPU0FwNFVxWjRFaHd2eWg2YVZpaU9VZXExeDlkZ0FnV0YxQl9xQ0ctTVFVSHh5eS1POWFlNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod [https://www.facebook.com/gawtpod] * INSTAGRAM:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tLTUdpa2VkRGw3QkV0UmhEOFg0aW1pdE9uZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2N6VGswdnlOaVJ4eENaY1JUUXBsUEVhRTNzZ2xnSjdwNUR0V0M5ZFJNQnNsd0sxVTRLeFUxNU9BaUFScmpyc1ZpcDRaZ2MxakhvZHJmUjRvZkJ5YnkwU1k3ZWNPNGtDb3pFRVRiMnFteUY0MnBITQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/gawtpod/] * TIKTOK:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHY5UFhaNVVubWVhdFZNekNBYWllbGJZSWFad3xBQ3Jtc0ttYUN2QjljLWVuTE9POWpRLTdNNHBPRVZNbXFZNk5fU1pOc1BQWGdVLVAtb09KQ1p0aDlVSlB2SjZYdzl4S3Q5RHBMSVRybklrOXB0VlB4ZUY5WURmczZUdW5wOTZ6dXlWa0N4cnpCVjVzSzhqV3duYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40sherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@gawtpod] * TWITTER:  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJmNW1yS2hBRGR0bHNGSjhUWlRRYXZibGZsQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlRhZTg0bDdEZTNOQWh0cThXYkZsanJESWxCZHZIc3M3WF9tSnowNWxCcEVkdUFoS0NXOXN1SS1lb2lWTUdSUDA1N3FVMVVOdjFyQlFTdElPWEk5anN3dUM3ay1rbDR2WVVjaU9WdDZSMEVSMTBkNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsherrishowtv&v=Bb59WPzweaE]https://x.com/gawtpod [https://x.com/gawtpod] * 🎉 And for ALL THINGS GAWT visit: https://gawtpod.com/https://gawtpod.com [https://gawtpod.com/] 🎟 SEE LONI LIVE: * Nov 29-30  Magooby's - Timonium, MD [https://www.magoobysjokehouse.com/events/103153] : https://www.magoobysjokehouse.com/events/103153 * Dec 5 [https://embed.showclix.com/event/ice-house-loni-love-12-5-24-8pm],12 [https://embed.showclix.com/event/ice-house-loni-love-12-12-24-8pm],19   The Ice House,  Pasadena, CA [https://icehousecomedy.com/]: https://icehousecomedy.com/ * Dec 15  Miami Improv - Miami, FL [https://www.miamiimprov.com/shows/280181]: https://www.miamiimprov.com/shows/280181 * Jan 17   Martin Lawrence South Haven, MS [https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence]: https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/martin-lawrence * Jan 18   Martin Lawrence Birmingham, AL [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE]: https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-birmingham-alabama-01-18-2025/event/200060A38A141BEE * Jan 19   Martin Lawrence Nashville, TN [https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959]: https://www.ticketmaster.com/martin-lawrence-with-special-guest-rickey-nashville-tennessee-01-19-2025/event/1B0060A7D9CE6959 * Feb 7-9  Arlington Draft House - Arlington,TX [https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/]: https://improvtx.com/arlington/comic/loni+love/ * 📚 GRAB LONI’S BOOK:I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To: True Life Lessons [https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729]: https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Change-You-Dont-Have/dp/0306873729 GAWT is a collaboration between True Love Productions, Dunnigan Lane Productions, and HARQ Media Productions.Hosted by Loni Love and Erica Montolfo | Produced by Ceej Polkinghorne | Edited by Nick Crawford. #podcast #womenshealth #grownasswomentalking #comedy #womenempowerment #genx