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Born from the Young, Black & Opinionated blog, the YBO podcast is for the culture! Christina Royster doesn’t hold anything back with her down-to-earth, brutally honest opinions on everything from social issues to entertainment. Pour another drink because your favorite Black girl next door is about t…

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    • Jan 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Trust Your Nonlinear Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 35:59


    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

    Take the Plunge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 32:45


    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

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    Crowned with Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 47:02


    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

    Black Lit Won't Quit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 46:02


    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

    Where the Bag At?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 26:32


    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!

    Sounds of Summer: Collaboration & Curation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 32:28


    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

    This Show Stole My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 34:16


    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

    Sounds of Summer: Women in Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 39:35


    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

    F*ck Them Kids in the Name of Disco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 23:17


    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

    Sounds of Summer: The Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 26:43


    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

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    Growing Through It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 30:10


    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

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    Movin' On Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 16:13


    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

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    Gen Z, Y'all Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 40:12


    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

    Faith Over Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 30:49


    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

    Creative in Corporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 34:56


    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

    Almost as Good as Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 36:41


    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

    Power to the P

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 32:29


    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

    Finesse and Flava

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 41:42


    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

    I Don't Know How My Ancestors Did It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 40:02


    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

    We Can All Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 24:48


    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

    Pete Davidson Can't Be All That, Y'all

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 32:39


    From Will Smith slapping Chris Rock to Jennifer Lopez spinning the block with Ben Affleck, Christina recaps the highs, lows and shocking pop culture moments of 2022. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Gap Baby Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 23:57


    On this episode of YBO, Christina gives her hot take on Deion Sanders' career move and shares two of her favorite Black sitcom Christmas episodes that remind her of family and tradition. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Forever Keeping It Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 27:24


    On this episode of YBO, Christina talks to friend and fellow content creator Destiny Regenee about creativity, authenticity, inspiration and much more. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Follow Destiny: @destinyregenee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Protect Them Beautiful Black Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 57:56


    On this episode of YBO, Christina welcomes Josh (Brotha) Ash back to the show to discuss slavery on the ballot, the passing of Migos member Takeoff and Drake always being in women's business. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Visit brotha.info for more information about Brotha Ash and his upcoming events • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Oh Now Y'all Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 43:34


    On this episode of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to American Sign Language, discusses the latest pop culture news—including her favorite scary movies—and speaks her piece about Kanye's latest antics. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    $10,000 Cults

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 32:16


    On this episode of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to her favorite TV dramas of the fall season, summarizes a movie with a 34% rating (so you don't have to watch it) and discusses how some self-help and empowerment groups are more like cults. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Take Your Time Machine Back to 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 28:00


    On this episode of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to the 10 year anniversary of one of her favorite R&B albums and discusses everything from being Black at a PWI to cheating NBA head coaches. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    No Shade to My White Listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 34:11


    On this episode of YBO, Christina returns from her hiatus to share a new vocabulary word, recap her new favorite TV shows and films and give a life update on her relationships, career and more. • Follow YBO on social: @TheYBOPodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • For all things YBO, click here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Catch Me on the Dance Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 33:49


    On this episode of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to new music during Black Music Month and does a deep dive of Drake's seventh studio album 'Honestly, Nevermind' with Twitter Spaces guests Joyce and Josh. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    The Kickback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 30:33


    On this episode of YBO, you'll hear live music and interviews from the first-ever in-person YBO event, in partnership with The Wick. Thanks to everyone who joined us on Friday, May 13, 2022. Stay tuned for our next endeavor! • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    You See How I'm Moving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 30:47


    On episode 160 of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to Jimmy Butler's lifestyle and coffee brand Bigface. The host also shares a pop culture news roundup including the 64th annual Grammy Awards and the slap heard across the world—when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Kardashians and Cannibals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 27:05


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares how collaboration can take you further in life. The host also discusses what she's been listening to and watching, including a disturbing Hulu original movie. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Practice What You Preach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 33:39


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares everything from a mental health update to her opinion about Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'—or at least the parts she saw when she wasn't asleep. Plus, Christina was so inspired by the HBO Max documentary 'The Beauty of Blackness,' she tells the story of Black businesswoman Eunice Johnson and the creation of Fashion Fair cosmetics. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    For Your Edutainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 40:10


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares a testimony, discusses the latest in sports and news, talks about Kanye's Netflix trilogy, and the Nas-produced Showtime documentary 'You're Watching Video Music Box.' • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch

    Spotlight on Blanc Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 22:48


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina speaks with founder and editor-in-chief of Blanc Magazine Teneshia Carr about creating your own lane, uplifting other creatives, and taking up space in seemingly impenetrable industries. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Follow Blanc on Twitter: @BlancMag • Follow Blanc on Instagram: @BlancMagazine  • Visit https://blancmagazine.com/ to learn more. • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Phat Tuesdays: A Black Culture Mecca

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 31:23


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares a Black history lesson about the 1990s live stand-up comedy night known as Phat Tuesdays, hosted by Guy Torry. Phat Tuesdays not only showcased emerging Black talent, but made Black comedy mainstream and brought "Hollyhood" to Hollywood for a decade. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Geriatric Millennials Stand Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 27:23


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares a roundup of pop culture news including Euphoria season 2, President Biden's chance to make history, and the death of 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Bonus: Spotlight on PushNYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 14:34


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina speaks with east coast rapper PushNYC about the current hip-hop landscape, where the industry is headed next, and the artist's latest single 'It's a Party.' • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Follow PushNYC: @therealpushnyc • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

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    Help Us Find Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 27:27


    On this episode of YBO, Christina speaks with Derrica and Natalie Wilson, sisters-in-law and founders of the Black and Missing Foundation. As seen on the HBO docuseries 'Black & Missing,' the foundation brings awareness to the Black missing persons cases that are often overlooked by law enforcement and national media. Visit BAMFI.org to learn more. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    I Binge Watched 562 Episodes of TV Shows in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 29:53


    On this episode of YBO, Christina recap's the year 2021 with highlights from the podcast, Google's Year in Search, submissions for top album of the year, and the 562 episodes of TV shows she binge watched over the last 12 months. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    The Hallmark Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 35:33


    On this episode of YBO, Christina dives into her favorite things about the holiday season and recommends 10 romantic Black Christmas movies. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Christina and Josh Take a Couple's Quiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 24:48


    On this episode of YBO, Christina takes a couple's quiz with her boyfriend Joshua A.K.A. Brotha Ash, inspired by the GQ YouTube series. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Follow Josh on social: @brotha_ash • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Bonus: Halle Berry's Still Got It and Never Lost It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 14:30


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina shares her thoughts and opinions about 'Bruised,' the emotional redemption story of a female MMA fighter, portrayed and directed by Halle Berry, available on Netflix. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Bonus: Will Smith Gets a Chef's Kiss for King Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 8:46


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina shares her thoughts and opinions about 'King Richard,' the biopic about Venus and Serena Williams' father, Richard Williams, played by Will Smith. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Live Episode 150: Bops & Boos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 45:56


    This episode was recorded live on Instagram on November 17, 2021. • On this episode of YBO, Christina chats with YouTube content creator Dondre Dodson about the top R&B artists of then and now, the influence romantic comedies have on society's idea of love, and why there are so many single folks still searching for love this cuffing season. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Subscribe to Dondre Dodson on YouTube and follow on Instagram @dondre51 • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Bonus: Cowboys and Catastrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 15:33


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina shares what we know so far in the case of the Astroworld Festival disaster and spoilers from the star-studded film 'The Harder They Fall.' • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Chill with the Beef

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 39:45


    Christina discusses local elections, Summer Walker's second studio album “Still Over It,” Netflix's “Colin in Black & White,” and more. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H6C4VB5

    They Coming with Pitchforks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 62:17


    On this episode of YBO, Christina puts y'all on to the importance of documenting family history. Then, the pop culture junkie rounds up the latest in news, music, and television, including Dave Chapelle's controversial Netflix special 'The Closer.' • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Bonus: Midnight Mass is Incredible, but Bev Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 8:23


    On this bonus episode of YBO, Christina shares spoilers from Netflix's Midnight Mass and her least favorite character from the dramatic Mike Flanagan miniseries. • Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast • Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee • Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    Don't Dig This Up When I'm Famous

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 43:34


    On this episode of Young, Black & Opinionated, @misschrisdee cuts loose, talking about everything from Tesla lawsuits to what to watch on Netflix. Plus, Christina dives into the Facebook outage that rocked the world. And did she tell you about the time J. Cole rescheduled his concert? Follow @theybopodcast on Facebook and Instagram. Follow @misschrisdee on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter. Shop YBO merch here: https://linktr.ee/ybopodcast

    If It's Black, I'm Supporting It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 39:04


    On this episode of YBO, Christina shares her opinions about the 2021 Met Gala, VMAs, Emmys, and more. Plus, Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty are in the spotlight for attempting to keep Petty's rape victim quiet. Follow YBO on social: @theybopodcast Follow Christina on social: @misschrisdee Buy YBO merch here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09244YNQY

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