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Angie Martinez IRL

In the latest episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie kicks off a new season by delving into an intimate and inspiring conversation with Loren Ridinger. Loren, a long-time friend and the CEO of Market America Worldwide and Shop.com, discusses her new book 'Scrambled or Sunny Side Up,' which chronicles her experiences navigating life after the loss of her husband and business partner. The episode explores themes of love, resilience, and the necessity to pivot in the face of adversity. Lauren shares her journey from building a billion-dollar empire with her husband to facing the immense grief of his loss, while also touching on the lessons of self-belief and the importance of contributing positively to the world. The conversation also delves into the complexities of parenting, highlighting the lifelong commitment and the challenging realization that it's a one-way relationship in terms of emotional investment. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of personal and professional growth.
 
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Loren Ridinger: Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie and Executive producer Brittany go in-depth about the lessons learned from the interview Loren Ridinger and chat with holistic wellness and grief expert Yvette Davila. A few years ago Angie's longtime friend Yvette, mother of 2, lost her only son due to a sudden cardiac arrest. A few years later she has found a new purpose through her holistic wellness sanctuary 'Eve of Wellness' in New Jersey. Listen to the conversation as she describes the journey of mourning her son and shares the best tools to live with grief. Yvette emphasizes the importance of showing up for friends in grief, even uninvited, and the idea that grief is measured by the depth of love rather than the type of loss. 
 
For more info visit Yvette's website here: https://www.eveofwellness.com/single-project

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IRL Take Aways: Grief Expert Yvette Davila on the single best way to help a friend in mourning and how children cope with grief

Ashanti's Triumphant Return: Love, Motherhood, and Manifesting 
 
In this heartwarming episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie welcomes back Ashanti as her first reoccurring guest. Ashanti opens up about her journey over the past two years, sharing the joy of becoming a mother and wife, reconnecting with Nelly, and navigating through their past to find love again. She reflects on lessons learned from marriage and motherhood, revealing how growth and communication played a vital role in rekindling her relationship with Nelly. Ashanti also speaks candidly about her fresh perspective on life, highlights from her career, and her approach to manifesting dreams. The episode touches on the impactful loss of Irv Gotti and how Ashanti continues to pray for peace and hold onto the positive memories. 
 
 00:36 Ashanti's Journey to Motherhood
 
01:15 Rekindling with Nelly
 
03:52 Navigating Love and Growth
 
12:06 Marriage Insights and Challenges
 
14:19 Becoming a Mom: The Realities
 
20:49 Postpartum and Body Image
 
 26:54 Balancing Career and Motherhood
 
30:47 Traditions and Family Bonds
 
33:29 Motherhood and Legacy
 
37:50 New Movie and Music Projects
 
39:48 Processing Unexpected Loss
 
44:48 Ashanti teaches Angie how to Manifest

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Ashanti on when its the right time to rekindle old love and motherhood

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie , Executive producer Brittany, and Nyla discuss the best moments from Ashanti's comeback episode. They discuss lessons from motherhood about selflessness and protection, how one can find happiness in unexpected places and how they all plan to use use Ashanti's manifestation technique. 

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IRL Take Aways: Ashanti's life transformation from Past Loves to Present Joy

In this heartfelt episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Kali Uchis opens up about her unique journey of creativity, motherhood, and introspection. Kali discusses how her initial dreams of becoming a director gradually transitioned into a music career that defies genres and stays true to her authentic self. She speaks candidly about her life as a new mom, the challenges of postpartum depression, and the profound changes motherhood has brought to her life and career. Kali also reflects on her strained family relationships, including a poignant reconciliation with her mother before her passing to lung cancer. The artist shares her holistic approach to health and wellness, her thoughts on privacy, and her plans for future creative projects, such as writing and possibly directing a movie. This episode dives deep into the duality of Kali's life, both as an artist and a mother, inspiring listeners with her resilience and vision.

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Kali Uchis

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
 
On this week’s #TakeAways Angie , Executive producer Brittany discuss the complexities of motherhood, balancing the joy of a new baby with the grief of losing a parent, and the importance of protecting one's peace during pregnancy. 

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IRL Take Aways: Happy Mothers Day

Angie Martinez sits down with Kirk Franklin from the BET Awards in Los Angeles, where he was honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award. The gospel musician discusses his thoughts on celebration and awards, and tells the story of being in bed when he won his first Grammy. Kirk also talks about why Christianity is hard for people to buy, leading into a deeper discussion on his own connection to God. Angie and Kirk also discuss rapper DMX, break down whether social media is evil, and share the impact God has on Kirk, his family, and his music. Angie asks some In Real Life questions that range from Kirk’s happiness on a scale from 1-10, to being a Christian that goes to therapy, and examining what is something he knew about God now that he didn’t when he was younger.

01:30 - Cold Open
02:11 - Introducing Kirk Franklin
02:47 - The story behind Kirk Franklin and green apples
03:47 - Kirk Franklin talks about his feelings towards the word “icon”
07:30 - Angie Martinez views “celebration” differently after being inducted in the Radio Hall of Fame
09:10 - Does Christianity need a rebrand?
11:41 - How is Kirk Franklin’s connection to God?
14:00 - Is there pressure to be perfect for Kirk Franklin?
16:35 - Is social media evil?
22:51 - Does your communication with God affect your connection?
26:11 - Sovereign will vs. human will
31:24 - How do you get to God coming from a tough space?
33:26 - Kirk Franklin talks fatherhood and marriage
38:23 - Kirk Franklin’s relationship with his music
41:53 - Are you always expected to be perfect as a Christian?
43:42 - What Kirk Franklin is most proud of in his career
45:00 - Kirk Franklin’s introduction to music
47:20 - Kirk Franklin’s first experience with true love
49:23 - Kirk Franklin answers a fan’s phone call
51:00 - How do you maintain a 30-year marriage?
55:30 - Kirk Franklin is a Christian that goes to therapy
59:00 - Are we concerned about the future of Christianity?
1:02:48 - How important is prayer?
1:04:30 - Kirk Franklin answers some In Real Life questions

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Kirk Franklin On BET Ultimate Icon Award, Relationship With Music & God

Angela Simmons sits down with Angie Martinez, unpacking her recent breakup with Yo Gotti. This opens up a conversation talking therapy, love, and how to get over a heartbreak. Angela navigates motherhood on her own, as her son’s father passed away when her son was young. Angela talks growing up as a member of the Simmons family, and having to do so in the public eye on the hit reality tv show, ‘Run’s House.’ Angela also talks business, music, and her journey exploring those fields.

0:00 - Introducing Angela Simmons
2:00 - Spotlight on Angela Simmons since childhood
3:30 - Growing up in the Simmons family
15:00 - Raising a child as a single mother
25:30 - Angie and Angela talk therapy
29:30 - Angela’s relationship with love
31:30 - The Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti breakup unpacked
37:30 - The Angela Simmons “fantasy”
41:30 - How do you deal with heartbreak?
46:30 - Angela Simmons entering her single girl era
47:30 - Angie ask some In Real Life questions
52:30 - Angela Simmons’ music journey
54:30 - What have you learned about love?
55:30 - In Real Life questions continued
1:06:30 - No Mean Girls Movement
1:12:30 - Angela Simmons feeling blessed for her family
1:13:30 - Angela Simmons relationship with music

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Angela Simmons On Breakup With Yo Gotti, Growing Up On 'Run’s House' With Rev. Run

Cynthia Erivo sits down with Angie Martinez to share her journey playing Elphaba in the ‘Wicked’ movie alongside Ariana Grande’s Glinda. She also discusses being an Oscar away from achieving an EGOT, shaving her head to play Elphaba, and her recently debuted album, ‘I Forgive You.’ Cynthia shares how she grew up in London, and everything that led up to where she is now in her career as a singer and actress. Plus, Angie asks Cynthia some In Real Life questions to give an in-depth look into Cynthia’s happiness, career, and outlook on love.

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Cynthia Erivo On Wicked Journey, EGOT Quest, Shaving Her Head

Lauren London has learned many valuable lessons since losing the love of her life, and she’s sitting down with Angie to share how the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle in 2019 has shaped her. In Lauren’s first “in real life” in-person interview since Hussle’s passing, she candidly discusses her journey through grief and how a deeper relationship with God has moved to the forefront of her priorities. Angie and Lauren’s wide-ranging conversation touches on death etiquette, legacy, parenting, trauma and healing. 

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Taraji is back from Bali and she has found her joy!
 
On this special follow up episode, Taraji P. Henson sits with Angie to discuss how her month-long trip to Bali and how it changed her life. She shares her best takeaway, laughing meditation, and reflects on the incredible community of people she met on her trip. This is the follow up episode we ALL needed!

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IRL Take Aways: Taraji P Henson is back from Bali!

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