A Difficult Beauty

On Season 5, Episode 6:A Safe ThanksgivingBoy Scouts of America sexual abuseBiden-Harris Transition TeamEsco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to Watch:Andrea FeniseNew episodes every Wednesday. To watch this episode, follow the podcast on YouTube/user/EnaEsco Check out the website www.adifficultbeauty.com

On Season 5, Episode 5Election Results!A coronavirus vaccine?The Supreme Court's hearing on the Affordable Care ActEsco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to WatchNew episodes every Wednesday. To watch this episode, follow the podcast on YouTube/user/EnaEsco Check out the website www.adifficultbeauty.com

On Season 5, Episode 4Supreme Court nominee confirmedWalter Wallace JrSocial media & misinformationEsco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to Watch - Altovise EwingNew episodes every Wednesday. To watch this episode, follow the podcast on YouTube/user/EnaEsco Check out the website www.adifficultbeauty.com 

On this episode:Put some respect on VP nominee Kamala Harris's name!Numbers don't lie - women's unemployment on the rise due to COVIDJeffrey Toobin's Zoom bombEsco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to Watch:Anika ChebroluNew episodes every Wednesday. To watch this episode, follow the podcast on YouTube/user/EnaEsco Check out the website www.adifficultbeauty.com 

SCOTUS Confirmation HearingsHow are you preparing for early voting?Esco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to Watch - Alejandra Ramos

Welcome to Season 5 of A Difficult Beauty! The new season brings a new format to the show. You'll still get the same insightful, fun, and honest girl talk but now your hosts will be bringing you current events, pop culture news with Esco's Pop Talk, and life and wellness tips with SunAh's P.O.V. This season also kicks off the Woman to Watch segment. Each week the two will highlight a woman who is killing it in her professional life, advancing her community, or making contributions to society at large.On Season 5, Episode 1: Your president has coronavirusWhat have archaeologists uncovered?Tonight's VP debateEsco's Pop TalkSunAh's P.O.V.Woman to Watch - Munirah Safiyah Jones

Today is our 1 year A Difficult Beauty podcast anniversary! Ena and SunAh take a trip down memory lane and highlight some of their favorite episodes. The two discuss how COVID-19 affected the podcast and the plans they have for the future. Thank you to all the difficult beauties who tune in every week! If there's something you'd like us to discuss, let us know!

On this week's episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about a few of their favorite fall things. Tune in to hear about some of their most anticipated fall activities. Of course, one thing that you know the duo are looking forward to is fall comfort foods! Have a favorite fall recipe to share? We'd love to try it out.New episodes every Wednesday. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

On Episode 10 of Season 4 of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about one of their favorite shared interests - astrology! These two difficult beauties break down their zodiac signs and discuss some of the best and worst zodiac match-ups they've had. What's your zodiac sign? Which zodiac signs do you vibe with and which do you avoid? Let us know!

On this week's episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about new traditions - gender reveal parties, prom-posals, and other celebrations that have been taken to the next level. The two share some of the moments they've celebrated that have been less extravagant and wonder if they would have done things differently. Are you enjoying these new takes on special moments? What new traditions have you started?New episodes every Wednesday. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

This week's Verzuz battle featured two powerhouse vocalists that provided the soundtrack for many of us as we were growing up - Brandy and Monica. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about Brandy and Monica's influence on the culture, the highlights of the night's performances, and if there is a timeline on beef. The episode ends with a conversation about who they'd like to see in a Verzuz battle. Difficult Beauties, what two artists are you hoping make it to the Verzuz stage?For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Last week Kamala Harris made history as the first Black woman and Asian American on a major party ticket. However, her nomination as Vice President to Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has been met with mixed reviews. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh discuss some of the support and criticism Harris has faced so far, including some of their own concerns. Are you in support of Harris or are you on the fence? We'd love to hear your thoughts!For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's collaboration on the new single “WAP” is dominating airwaves, news feeds, and timelines. Tune in as your Difficult Beauties discuss their reactions to the song and take a trip down memory lane with songs throughout their adolescence and young adulthood that put them in touch with their sexuality. Are you feeling this new hit song or are some things better left unsaid? Let us know! For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

With the kids going back to school, it seems like summer is officially coming to a close. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about the things they want to do before the summer ends. They both have business-related tasks they want to complete as well as some fun personal activities to enjoy. What will you do to close out your summer? For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Episode 4 of Season 4 opens with plant updates! Both difficult beauties have new plant babies, and thanks to all of your suggestions, SunAh's plant finally has a name. Find out which name she selected for her Dracaena Warneckii. The duo then discuss a few things they are currently struggling with. Of course there are general struggles due to COVID19 and the upcoming school year, but the two also have some personal challenges. Tune to hear what they have to say and how they're handling it all. For our listeners, what are you struggling with right now? For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

This year has been full of the unexpected, and it seems like nothing is the same. In this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about some things they never thought they could live without and some new hobbies and habits that they never expected they'd take up. One thing that they've both started is their plant families. Ena has quite the green thumb, while SunAh is easing into plant mom life. The episode ends with the two asking the Difficult Beauties to come up with a name for SunAh's new plant.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Summer is winding down and your Difficult Beauties are preparing for the new school year. Ena is making decisions about how her two boys will receive their instruction - in-person or virtual - and SunAh is preparing for a range of possible university scenarios. Neither have heard anything about schools' coronavirus protocols when students and/or teachers test positive. The two discuss how they are preparing for the fall and the questions they need answers to. Are your kids in school or are you an educator - what are your plans for the return to school? For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Season 4 of A Difficult Beauty kicks off with Ena and SunAh chiming in on current events from the holiday weekend to #BlackOutDay2020, the recent cancellation of international student F-1 visas, predictions on Biden's choice for running mate, and Kanye West's presidential bid announcement. The two close with a discussion of how to incorporate buying from Black owned businesses into your regular purchasing habits. Have a favorite Black owned business you'd like to share? Let us know! For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

On this week's episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh recap their Father's Day weekend and take the opportunity to show some love to their dads. Both are daddy's girls so they had a lot to brag on about their dads but they also shared some things they wish were different about their relationships. There's nothing quite like a girl's relationship with her father, and this episode gives you a glimpse into what makes it so special.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

In the last weeks, we've seen companies release solidarity statements and plans of action in light of Black Lives Matter. On this week's episode, Ena and SunAh ask if any of the companies will actually institute change, especially given some companies' history of discrimination, or if these recent moves will only be lip service. The two discuss their experiences with being on diversity and inclusion teams at their jobs and to what extent they were able to institute change. For our Difficult Beauties we want to know if you've been on a diversity committee at your workplace and any successes you achieved.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

In 2014 the African American Policy Forum and Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies created the #SayHerName campaign to bring awareness to the Black women and girls who have been killed by police. Today we still see Black women's stories being minimized, ignored, and untold. On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh discuss Breonna Taylor's death at the hands of police when they issued a no-knock warrant at her home on March 13, 2020. The two share experiences they've had with police officers, and the episode ends with the question: what does defund the police really mean? For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

On this episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh take time to check in with each other and reflect on the current movement for Black lives. Over the past week we have seen people take to the streets to protest the police murders of Black people and the calls to end anti-Black racism are echoing around the world. The two discuss a variety of ways that everyone can get involved and how they will be using their platform to amplify the fight for justice. The episode ends with a call for all the Difficult Beauties to use your voice!For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

From social distancing to states reopening, Ena and SunAh discuss their thought process on how to maintain contact with friends and family. In some ways, this time has led to more communication even if it's not face to face. In other ways, they've had to be firm on decisions to maintain physical distance for the well being of at-risk family members. With the relaxing social distancing guidelines, Ena and SunAh share how they are deciding what's okay and what's too much when getting together with folks. If you and your loved ones have different approaches, how are you negotiating your decisions? Tell us your strategies!For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

With the stress of our new normal constantly in the background and the unique challenges of working from home, getting rest becomes even more important - yet elusive. On this episode, Ena and SunAh discuss how they have, or have not, been ensuring they're getting the rest they need. Find out who has been sleeping more, who has been sleeping less, and who's resorted to taking sleeping pills. Have any tips for making sure you're taking care of yourself? Let us know! For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Since we're all spending more time at home, Ena and SunAh have joined the do-it-yourself trend and decided to spruce up their outdoor spaces. Tune in to hear the various home improvements that the two have undertaken. Have you made some home improvements of your own? Show us your space! For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Safer at home means no more hair, nail, and other beauty appointments. In this episode, Ena and SunAh discuss their pre-coronavirus beauty routines and how they've changed since being at home. The two also share some new beauty products that they're using and hairstyles that they've gotten a chance to try. Have some beauty tips, products, or ideas to share? Leave them in the comments!For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Always ones to have a good time, on this week's episode of A Difficult Beauty, Ena and SunAh talk about how they're staying entertained while being at home. They review the concerts they've been to on Instagram LIVE, zoom parties, and the surprise birthday party that SunAh threw for her boyfriend. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

On this episode Ena and SunAh chat about the pros and cons from working from and the creativity this time has inspired. Ena shares the inspiration behind a new podcast, I Pledge the Grind (episode one drops Thursday), and SunAh reveals how this time has allowed her and one of her besties to finally develop an online course they've been working on since last year.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty

The world seems upside down but despite it all Ena and SunAh find a way to focus on the positive. In this episode, they discuss some of the silver linings they've discovered since COVID-19. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Since the last episode of A Difficult Beauty, the entire nation is now practicing social distancing in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ena and SunAh discuss how their lives are different and the coping strategies they're using to get through these most unusual of times. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Joining Ena and SunAh is filmmaker, artist, creative director, and creator of Crown Me Royal Labs - Chassidy Jade. Chassidy discusses balancing multiple hats as a creator and working in a male-dominated industry. She shares the motivation behind her all-women showcase, “Visuals & Vibes.” The episode ends with Chassidy's words of wisdom for women creatives.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Ena and SunAh continue this Women's History Month with a sit down with another boss babe who is making major waves… Summer Owens. A motivational speaker, author, and success coach, Summer shares how she turned what could have been a tragedy into a one-woman brand that has inspired countless audiences across the country. Summer breaks down her life's mantra and ends the episode with some advice for all the difficult beauties facing difficult decisions. To learn more about Summer Owens, visit summerowens.comFor more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

In honor of Women's History Month, Ena and SunAh sit down with some boss babes who are making waves in their respective fields. Kicking off the month the duo sit down with Shana Jay, author, promoter, songwriter, inspirational speaker, manager, and radio personality. She is the founder of S. Jay Entertainment where she manages artists and musicians and creates unforgettable live music events across the Mid-South. Listen in as Shana details the challenges she's faced in a traditionally male dominated industry and a failure that was critical to her success.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

They say people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Ena and SunAh reflect on relationships they've had and discuss how social media can blur the lines of friendship. Listen in as they share some of the lessons they've learned, the seasons of life they've had and the friendships that defined them, and lifelong friends in the making. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Ena and SunAh recap their weekend, including what they did on February 14th and SunAh's Birthday Surprise. Ena felt the pressure of secret keeping but so did some of their other friends. Find out who almost spoiled SunAh's boyfriend's birthday plans. As Aquarius season comes to an end, the duo prepare for Pisces season and Ena's birthday.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Love is in the air… or is it? With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Ena and SunAh share some of their favorite and least favorite Valentine's Day gifts. Ena discusses the differences in Valentine's Day as a married woman versus when she was single, and find out why Valentine's Day is SunAh's least favorite holiday. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

The Mommy Issues series turns to SunAh and how she's handled the loss of two moms - one through adoption and one through an untimely death. SunAh breaks down the process of searching for birth family in Korea and the results of her birth searches. She also shares how her mother's death from cancer affected her growing up. The episode closes with Ena and SunAh discussing how loss changes over time.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

In this episode of the Mommy Issues series, Ena opens up about the lack of communication between her and her mom after she moved with her dad. Most of their contact was limited to the rare occasions that they would visit each other and those times were often fraught by the underlying issues of their mother-daughter relationship. However, more recently Ena and her mom have been chatting more. Ena shares how her relationship with her mom has changed over the years and what her biggest hope is for their relationship moving forward.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Ena and SunAh continue their conversation about “mommy issues” and divulge how they handled the aftermath of their separation from their mothers as adolescents. Though neither of them wanted to talk about their losses, they both found themselves coping in different and unhealthy ways. Both Ena and SunAh touch on the role of therapy, in the past and for the future. The episode begins with SunAh sharing some of the intrusive questions she experienced as a transracial adoptee, and it ends with Ena's reflections on the lesson she's learned from her husband around love and relationships. For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

In Part 1 of the "Mommy Issues" series, Ena and SunAh begin the series by shedding light on their family background and the family choices that brought them to Memphis. Ena discusses growing up in a blended family, and SunAh shares part of her adoption story.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty.

It's new year, and Ena and SunAh are back to work but not before they share how they spent their holidays. SunAh finally received a memorable gift. Ena spent a heartfelt New Year's Eve with family. Find out what both Ena and SunAh might be cutting back on for 2020 and if Ena is joining SunAh and her boyfriend for #NoSugar2020.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Ena and SunAh are joined by guest Kaila Yu, founder of NylonPink and producer of BlushCon. Get ready to learn all the beauty trends for 2020 including the latest in K-beauty. SunAh shares some of her favorite Korean skincare products, and Kaila talks about her journey into podcasting "From Hell to Wellness."For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

Ena and SunAh close out Season One of A Difficult Beauty by answering listener questions. Listen in as they solve your holiday woes; give advice on building friendships, recovering after failure, and balancing responsibilities; and find out what they will be trying next.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

As the year comes to an end, Ena and SunAh reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months and look ahead to the new year. Tune as they share the best news they received, the most important lessons they learned this year, and the best compliment of the year.For more about this episode and A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com Follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

On this episode, Ena and SunAh are counting down the holiday shopping days. Find out the best gift Ena ever received and who is a last minute shopper. Will this be the year that SunAh gets a truly memorable Christmas gift?For more about A Difficult Beauty, visit www.adifficultbeauty.com and follow the podcast at facebook.com/adifficultbeauty or on Instagram @adifficultbeauty

We've all been there… you get a friend request from a family member or co-worker. Do you accept, decline, or leave them in friend request purgatory? Ena & SunAh discuss the “electronic leash” and how they navigate the murky waters of social media. Find out whose parent can be found on dating apps and who got blocked on social media.

On this episode, Ena and SunAh delve into one of their favorite topics - FOOD! Find out the meal that got Ena's then-boyfriend-now-husband hooked; what led SunAh to quit eating meat; and which side of the salt-sugar rice debate they both fall on.

Ena and SunAh talk about doin' it for the 'gram - the “likes,” what they post and don't post, and which pics get the most likes.

Ena and SunAh reflect on their relationships with family and friends and ask "why is it so hard to keep in touch?"

Ena and SunAh discuss the challenges they've faced in loving their bodies and why it's so shocking when women embrace their shape.

Ena & SunAh talk about some of the lies they told when they were kids and what happens when your own kids are just like you.