Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast

Jill Scott, Laiya St.Clair, and Aja Graydon-Dantzler are music and entertainment icons, but they’re also experts in the art of no-holds-barred conversations. Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast is like chilling with that friend who says what everyone wants to say but is too afraid to – times three. Expect unfiltered talk about relationships, health, art, and everything else that comes with surviving and thriving as a Black woman in the world

Society & Culture
Personal Journals
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It’s not the end
After an amazing first season, it has come to an end. But don’t you worry we will be back!
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Our African Ancestry
It’s time to get to the root of things this episode! Listen as Jill, Laiya and Aja go through the process of finding their African origins. They ask all the questions, share their results and there’s even a twist! Ain’t it always! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
60 min
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We've Got Mail!
This is the episode where we hear from you! You called, tweeted and sent all kinds of bat signals so now it's time see what y'all are talking about and answer all questions because, We've Got Mail! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
52 min
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The Right White Friends?
This episode Jill, Aja and Laiya breakdown what they require in order for one to consider themselves a "good" white friend. Do you have requirements? Do you have any white friends? What does "good" or "right" even mean? Listen as the ladies make an attempt to break this down. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
51 min
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Brothas Gon Work It Out.....with Roy Wood Jr
Because we believe in letting the brothas say their peace, who better than the hilariously real Roy Wood Jr!?!?! Listen as he gives us insight into ALL the things that have been on his heart and mind! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
57 min
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I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT
Let's just admit it, sometimes we just don't feel like it! Any of it! Listen as Jill, Aja and Laiya break down all the ""its"" and why it's ok to feel this way.....for a little while. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
47 min
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The Long Bus
The key to really live a good life is to take care of yourself inside and out! Today on J.ill the ladies get into what it take to ride the long bus. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
52 min
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They Survived So You Could Thrive
On this episode of J.ill your resident aunties discuss this new generation, generation z! Listen up, because the ladies have some wisdom to share today. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
54 min
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Being Vulnerable AF w/ Tarriona "Tank" Ball
Jill, Laiya, and Aja are joined by lead vocalist Tarriona "Tank" Ball of the incredibly talented group Tank and The Bangas! They waste no time in this conversation and get straight to the juiciness! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
54 min
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That's A Shame!
What do you hold shame about? How long have you been holding on to it? As hard as it is to talk about the things we hold shame around, it can be the most powerful way to release it. On this episode of J.ill we talk about shame in its many forms. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
40 min
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Booked and Blessed
Booked AND Blessed? One may or may not equate to the other. Let me pencil you in so you know it’s real! This week on J.ill the ladies find the time in their equally busy schedules to talk about being “booked and blessed”! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
47 min
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A Cocktail of Prejudice Juice
What did they just say?! When someone spews some serious overtly racist BS in your direction, this is often the response. We all know what it feels like to experience those covert racist remarks or the microaggressions, but today we are talking about overt racism. Let’s hear what Jill, Laiya, and Aja have to say about this one! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
55 min
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Black Except When They Go Home
It seems that interracial relationships are now the gold standard today. From athletes to actors, your co-workers, and even the black men working for black liberation! At each turn, you’ll find a non-black woman on the arm of a black man. Why is it that even the black men who claim to know the beauty and value of black women don’t choose them as mates? In this episode of J.ill, Jill, Aja, and Laiya discuss their thoughts on this phenomenon becoming more and more commonplace. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
59 min
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How Are We?
Who supported you or is currently supporting you on your journey through life? In this episode of J.ill, the ladies discuss what genuine support looks like, whether it comes from a friend, your family, or a business partner. At the base of any supportive relationship is trust. Without a deep level of trust, you fail to let the other person hold you up when you are in need and vice versa. Listen as Jill, Laiya, and Aja give their take on why support is so important in life. Stay tuned through the entire episode for a special treat for you, our lovely listeners! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
63 min
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Walking With Audacity With Mumu Fresh
In this episode of J.ill, we dive into living holistically with the multitalented artist Maimouna Youssef also known as Mumu Fresh. Mumu discusses where she is arriving in her personal life through a journey through spiritual, physical, emotional, and metaphysical exploration. Join Jill and the ladies as they journey with Mumu through her life experience and how it has led her to the knowledge she holds today. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
57 min
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The Color Conversation
Colorism, it's one of the most sensitive and complex subjects in the black community. The narrative has been a duality of light skin and dark skin for so long, but as we continue to open up that conversation, we see how nuanced it truly is! Modern media is the biggest culprit for how these stereotypes and prejudices are furthered and mirrored in everyday life! As we begin to see more representation, particularly dark skin women as leading ladies in media, we discuss where the culture is headed in relation to colorism. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!
60 min
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A Slow Walk Into Life
The ladies are here for a Blackety Black college experience. But the HBCU vs. PWI conversation isn't so black and white. Resources: Howard University's Decision To Cut Classics Department Prompts An Outcry There’s No Classics ‘Catastrophe’ at Howard University A Different World Tell Them We Are Rising History of HBCUs
63 min
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King of the Poo Putts
What's a "poo putt"? Hint: You might want them around for a good time, but you certainly don't want them in your life for a long time. The ladies set the criteria for poo-puttness in this episode and end the show with a What's On Your Heart? with Grammy-winning musician and mental health advocate Macy Gray. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! Resources: My Good My Good + Twins for Peace Ray Stop Hustling Black Death
80 min
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Wives in Different Area Codes
Some women want a husband, but every woman needs a wife. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! Resources: You and Me Will Never Part: A Study of Black Women's Best Friendships by Tamica Shambly According to Science, Your Girl Squad Can Help You Release More Oxytocin The Communication of Solidarity in Friendships Among African American Women Playing With Dialectics: Black Female Friendship Groups as a Homeplace Female Friends Are More Important Than You Realized. Here's Why.
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Got to Know the Old Thing
Black children deserve better than the lies and partial truths that are often taught in U.S. schools. So what do we teach them, and how do we teach them? Dr. Joshua M. Myers, an associate professor of Africana Studies at Howard University and author of the forthcoming book "Cedric Robinson: The Time of the Black Radical Tradition," joins the ladies for What's On Your Heart? in this episode on education. Resources: Coded Bias Black Study in a Time of Trouble "The Eloquence of the Scribes" by Ayi Kwei Armah
93 min
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The Emotional Nekkid
The ladies flip the script and ask THE Jemele Hill more than a few uncomfortable questions in this very special episode of J.ill! Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode.
47 min
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Daddy's Love
Loving, messy, joyful — our relationships with our fathers can be complicated. We take some of their advice, and we leave some of it behind. But chile do they teach us some things.
51 min
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It Takes a Village
SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Emcee Phonte is in the building, joining the ladies for real talk on parenting and playing the hands we're dealt. Twitter & Instagram: @phontigallo
53 min
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Too Deep, Too Dark?
God knows, real-life trauma is enough. Has Hollywood veered into trauma porn territory with all the Black historical horrors and thrillers? How much is too much? The ladies get into it. Resources: Antebellum Get Out Them 12 Years a Slave Django Unchained Us The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Misha Green Barry Jenkins Katori Hall Black Lightning Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey A Black Lady Sketch Show In Our Mothers’ Gardens Octavia Butler’s work Bisa Butler Hashtag Booked
48 min
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Smiling Faces Sometimes
Well chile ... you know a person's public persona may be at odds with who they are behind closed doors. In this episode, the ladies knock down some high and mighty pedestals and discuss what we do when we KNOW the real deal. Resources: The Long and Tortured History of Cancel Culture The Second Wave of "Cancel Culture" Americans and ‘Cancel Culture’: Where Some See Calls for Accountability, Others See Censorship, Punishment
52 min