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It’s easy to dismiss reality TV as nothing but fluff. But when the storylines of the city’s rich and glamorous begin to overlap with the biggest political scandal of our times, that’s when entertainment becomes a cultural phenomenon. On the latest episode of Your Favorite Auntie, Auntie (host Marjon Carlos) sits down in her proverbial living room with Real Housewives of New York’s Sai De Silva, who this season traded in the usual Housewives theatrics for a little boots-on-the-ground journalism, dared to question her castmate’s involvement in the Epstein files, and proved why you can never check a girl from East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

The content creator and mother of two has had a breakout season, while also mitigating a public divorce splashed across the tabloids, the on-camera dissolution of a years-long friendship, the grief and loss of her mother’s death, and racial microaggressions from her castmates. In a refreshingly candid conversation, the Housewife sets the story straight on the rumors and misconceptions that have followed her marriage, identity, and even her home (and all its amenities!) across three seasons.

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In this episode:

* Growing up in Brooklyn, building a career as a content creator, and becoming the breadwinner in her marriage

* Setting the record straight on the rumors surrounding her marriage, separation, and family life

* Grief, motherhood, and the complicated relationship with her late mother

* Friendship, reality TV, and why Black women are rarely afforded grace

* Popcorn ceilings, status anxiety, and the class politics of The Real Housewives

* Carol’s return, her relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and the questions surrounding the Epstein files

* Tone policing, microaggressions, and the expectation that Black women make themselves more palatable

* Building a life beyond reality TV with PS Never Forgotten, a fragrance inspired by her mother

Credits:

Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb of HiHello Media

Production and Editing: WSA

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Auntie (host Marjon Carlos) first encountered artist Arthur Jafa through his seminal work Love Is the Message, The Message Is Death nearly ten years ago—and she was immediately struck by the seven minute video excavation of Black life. One of her favorite artists, Jafa has built a body of work that interrogates Blackness, challenges the conventions of filmmaking, and questions the power structures that shape the art world. On this episode of Your Favorite Auntie, Auntie welcomes the acclaimed artist, filmmaker, and cinematographer into her proverbial living room for a conversation about the life experiences that shaped his eye, from growing up in Mississippi to shooting Julie Dash’s landmark film Daughters of the Dust—and the work he passed on.

The two get into the artist as outsider, the politics of the image, and what it means to make work that can move people to tears without necessarily changing how they undo systemic structures of inequality. Jafa reflects on his complicated relationship with Hollywood, the contradictions of success, and what his own rise reveals about race, power, and recognition in the art world.

It’s a sprawling conversation about the Black creative experience, artistic ambition, and the politics of being seen—with one of the most important and uncompromising artists working today ahead of his historic survey, Arthur Jafa: I Am Tony, now on at the New Museum in New York.

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In this episode:

* How growing up in Mississippi shaped Jafa’s eye and his understanding of the world

* Howard University, Black intellectual life, and the experiences that formed his artistic vision

* The griot, the artist as outsider, and the responsibility of telling stories about a community

* Shooting Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust and confronting the hierarchies of the film industry

* Why Love Is the Message, The Message Is Death remains such a powerful and unsettling meditation on Black life

* The difference between being moved by images of Black suffering and confronting the systems that produce it

* Black artists, YT supremacy, and the contradictions of institutional recognition

* Jafa’s relationship to success, ambition, and the importance of not believing your own hype

Credits:

Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb of HiHello Media

Production and Editing: WSA

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On this week’s epi of Culture Unzipped, Auntie weighs in on the biggest stories in the zeitgeist: what the City Girls crash out teaches us about friendship breakups, why the Tom Brady/Joan Smalls/Candace Swanepoel love triangle is giving “Summer House” all over again, why Black women are flocking to Ulta Beauty to get our hair done, and ofc RHONY and RHOSLC hot takes!

Pour yourself a glass and tune into APR (Auntie Public Radio) lol.

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Auntie’s back, bbs! And this season, we’re done making ourselves smaller.

After a difficult year that included being doxxed, retreating from public life, and watching professional opportunities pass her by, Auntie (host Marjon Carlos) is getting candid about what happens when protecting your peace starts to cost you your visibility. In this solo episode, Auntie opens up about reclaiming her voice, returning to her purpose, and why she’s no longer willing to let other people determine the size of her life.

Then it’s on to the culture. In signature Auntie fashion, the journalist unpacks the debate surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones’s New York Times Magazine essay on her daughter’s education, interrogates the politics of identity and proximity to whiteness in The Cut’s “Wasian Generation,” and weighs in on the age-old question dividing the group chat: Are you betraying your single friends when you tell your partner their business?

Plus, in Ask Auntie Anything, Marjon shares hard-earned advice on navigating social life when you’re no longer drinking, making a career pivot without the traditional credentials, and learning to put yourself out there before you feel ready.

IN THIS EPISODE

* Auntie gets candid about being doxxed, professional setbacks, and finding the courage to be visible again.

* We get into Nikole Hannah-Jones, the “Wasian Generation,” and the question of who gets to claim proximity to whiteness.

* Auntie weighs in on navigating your social life without drinking and making a career pivot before you feel qualified.

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Credits:Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb, HiHello MediaProduction and Editing: WSA NY

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What if your breakup isn’t the end of your love story, but the beginning of a glow up? On Your Favorite Auntie’s Season 3 premiere, Auntie (host Marjon Carlos) sits down in her proverbial living room with James Beard Award-winning, Emmy-nominated chef, writer, and creative force Sophia Roe to talk heartbreak, dating after 35, and believing the love you want is actually possible. Inspired by Sophia’s journey from the end of a long-term relationship to a fiancé and a family, Auntie unpacks her Glow Up Theory: sometimes losing the life you thought you wanted is what makes room for the one you deserve.

The two friends get into the difference between loving someone and being right for each other, confusing chaos with chemistry, trauma bonding, and why you should believe people when they tell you what they want (or don’t). Sophia opens up about knowing when a relationship has run its course, the guilt of walking away, and the freedom of starting over.

Consider this your reminder, bbs: you are allowed to want more, you are allowed to start over, and you have no idea what’s waiting for you on the other side. This is the Glow Up Theory.

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In this episode:

* The Glow Up Theory and learning to believe a better love story is possible

* Dating in your 30s and 40s, and getting clear about what you want

* Knowing when a relationship has run its course—even when nobody did anything wrong

* Halfway promises, mismatched goals, and the cost of settling

* Trauma bonding versus building a relationship rooted in stability

* Letting go of guilt and making peace with an ex

* Starting over, dating with intention, and finding the courage to expect more

* Releasing the pressure to struggle for everything and allowing good things to happen

Credits:

Executive Producer: Annie Gottlieb of HiHello Media

Production and Editing: WSA

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Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow Host IG: @marjon_carlosTikTok: @yourfavoriteauntieshowWeb: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

Hey bbs!

Ok, so auntie is BACK after a week hiatus—sorry ya’ll! I had to go get my hair done and shirked all my responsibilities…

This week on Your Favorite Auntie, we’re embracing one of my favorite topics: summer dating.

From vacation flings (which, yes, I fully support) to navigating the abundance of dating in New York City, we’re answering your questions about romance, commitment, effort, and what it actually means to date with intention.

We get into:

* Why summer is the perfect season to fall in love

* The magic (and limits) of dating while traveling

* How to know when it’s time to stop exploring and start building with someone

* What REAL investment looks like in relationships

* What it really means to find a “man of value” in NYC

* And finally, I answer one of the most personal questions I’ve received: What’s your dream right now?

Spoiler: it’s less about achieving more and more about becoming the woman who can hold everything I’ve been praying for.

Pour yourself something cold, take a walk, or throw this on while you’re getting ready for your own summer adventures.

If you have your own Summer Dating woes that are keeping you up at night, feel free to send them to me at askyourfavoriteauntie@gmail.com. And if you loved this epi, be sure to rate and review (5 stars for 5 stars!) and send to the group chat.

Until next time, Auntie sends her love.

Happy Juneteenth weekend, bbs! Auntie is back with another epi and I am offering up my FINAL thoughts on “Summer House.” I know, I know—I have dedicated weeks of epis to this topic, and it’s time for me to touch grass. But before I do, I touch on:

* Auntie’s theories on the Amanda/West timeline

* Amanda’s redemption arc - give her a year and a Call Her Daddy interview…and she’ll be back with Kyle!

* Why Meija’s presence creates more questions than answers

* My own reservations about Lindsay and the entire “In The City” enterprise

* West’s firing and the future of the show

* My prayer for Ciara’s discernment

I ALSO discuss the 2nd anniversary of my not drinking. I know, madness! I am mourning the party girl I was, while meeting the woman I am becoming, and it’s an interesting middle to be in. Especially when a chilled glass of orange wine and an order of half-a-dozen of oysters would cure so much. But GROWTH!

Let me know in the comments your thoughts, theories, and coping mechanisms.

Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx

Hey bbs!

This week, Auntie is just back from Martha’s Vineyard, slightly exhausted, deeply moisturized, and wondering if everyone forgot I was a writer or something. Hmmm..

We’re talking family vacations, introducing your boyfriend to your relatives, billionaires turning the Knicks game into Met Gala 2.0, Dua Lipa’s inspiring wedding, and the Bread/Topicals beauty controversy that had Black beauty Twitter in a chokehold.

Something keeping you up at night, and you need Auntie’s advice? Send your dating drama, friendship mess, career confusion, family chaos, or existential spiral to: askauntieanything@gmail.com. I’ll answer the best q’s on next week’s show.

I’ll also be going LIVE this weekend to discuss Summer House Reunion pt 3! I know I’ve been doing a big deep dive here at YFA (real boots on the ground journalism, babes) but I thought I’d save my theories for a standalone moment.

Until next time, Auntie sends her love.

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Hey bbs and Happy Summer!

How are we?! The city is hopping rn: between the Knicks, the humid-less weather, Mamdani, and the Summer House reunion, it’s going up around here. These are halcyon days* (in the epi, I say “bastion days” and meant halcyon lol).

Auntie is fresh off my move-in with bae (who makes a very funny appearance this epi) and I’ve learned the cathartic nature of giving things away and starting a new chapter. I’m still obsessed with Summer House reunion theory tho, so this episode is full of my takes on the second part of this three-parter reunion. Also, I chime in on RHORI/RHOA drama, but I think we’re gonna need a separate episode or a Live for that…

I also break down how Alexa Demie’s recent Hollywood Reporter interview brought me so much clarity around acceptance and manifestation. Trying to force less these days, trust the God/the process, and find my flow state.

Anyhoo, have a listen and let Auntie know in the comments what you think. Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx

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Hey bbs!

Our Eastern Conference Playoffs are here: the Summer House reunion! Did we watch? What did we think? I’m still reeling and woke up at 5 am to rewatch, take notes, and record today’s epi.

Some things that stood out to me:

* Ciara owns her voice and it’s splendid to watch! Not only is she staying on Amanda’s neck, but she’s a woman who clearly is doing the work in therapy…

* Amanda’s victim-mentality and lack of remorse are shocking, but not totally surprising.

* West is dead in the eyes and a fraud, letting Amanda take the heat, while he and Amanda lie about the timeline to our face…

* KJ’s mental health journey broke me but I am so happy to see he’s found real friends.

* Bailey may have unpacked something about Ben we didn’t all see…

* I pick up on a small but telling detail about West that tells me everything I need to know about this man…

I also dig into some personal updates on the move + the closet sale this past weekend! Thank you for all who came out, supported, and showed me love. I love you guys and want to have more in-person events this summer, so hang tight…

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and until next time, Auntie sends her love xx

This week on Your Favorite Auntie, we are diving headfirst into the chaos of Summer House and In the City—and I have THOUGHTS.

We get into:

* My s/o to Black bougie/suburban girls everywhere!

* My theory that Amanda and Kyle’s separation storyline feels way more produced than people want to admit…

* Realizing that Ciara was the last person to know West was not trying to be her boyfriends was genuinely heartbreaking to watch

* The suspiciousness of Ciara and West’s infamous 5 AM kiss

* Amanda, narrative control, and the performance of “not being enough”

* The Lindsay and Carl exhaustion of it all

Plus in In the City:

* Andy Cohen’s fascination with the hyper-curated “New York influencer” era that sanitizes, whitewashes, and gentrifies a city built on multiculturalism

* WHO are all these people?!

* Danielle constantly feeling like she’s trying to keep up with Lindsay

* Why Amanda and Kyle’s therapy storyline feels more symbolic than transformative

A little Bravo sociology, a little mess, a little emotional damage. Just how we like it.

Listen now on Substack and wherever you get your podcasts + sound off in the comments your thoughts/hot takes!

What You May Have Missed This Week

* Auntie’s Live on Monday where we unpack RHORI, RHOA, and Drake’s new album!

* New Substack: “Auntie’s Rules On Surviving NY RN” - it’s a guide from a 20 year vet in the game on how to circumnavigate a new city that has changed drastically

* On Notes: “If you wanna do big things, you gotta do big things…” and the reality of executing on your ambitions before you feel ready

* IRL: Closet sale + Auntie community hang this Sunday, May 24th at SAA! More details to come…

Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx

Hey bbs!

Auntie is back with another episode, and this week we’re moving through a few very different threads that somehow all circle the same question around being a Black creative, making it big, and separating yourself from the pack…

We get into:

Pixie cut energyNot just the haircut, but the feeling of wanting a reset. Identity shifts, aesthetic decisions, why it’s hard to keep this lewk, and when your boyfriend hates it LOL

Being copied (and why it hit a nerve)I talk through a recent moment that irritated me more than I expected: seeing my work + IP echoed elsewhere. Less about ownership, more about emotional reaction—why it felt personal, and what that says about boundaries, recognition, and self-authorship in today’s increasingly optimized creative ecosystem.

The “good girl” performanceThe quiet pressure to be agreeable, polished, quiet—and how that can flatten your instincts over time. Especially when you’re building something creative and public-facing, this performance can become second nature without you noticing it.

Euphoria (what is going on there?)A loose unpacking of what the show is currently signaling culturally—style, excess, emotionality, fragmentation—and what Sydney Sweeney and Sam Levinson’s creative partnership says about sex work and race.

Sound off in the comments and let Auntie know what you’re thinking too.

Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx

Happy Met Tuesday! Is that a thing?! I’m making it one…

I woke up this morning, moved to speak to my girls about “fashion’s biggest night”…and the utter disappointment it was. Let’s get into it shall we?

The Met Gala, as we know, isn’t just a red carpet—it’s a cultural ritual, a branding exercise, and a high-stakes performance disguised as a party. In this episode, I break down what we’re actually looking at when we watch the Met: who it’s for, how power moves through the room, and why some people understand the assignment while others… absolutely do not.

We also get into the politics of the evening and contextualize the fundraising affair against the backdrop of a sociopolitical crisis such as America’s. How do celebrities and fashion cabals actually dress for rooms bought by billionaires?

In This Episode, We Cover:-How the tech oligarchs took over this year and what it did to the red carpet-My honest take on this year’s standout looks—and the ones that tried it-What it means for Beyoncé to be at event like this-What was missing from the evening…

Key Takeaway:The Met Gala is at risk of being completely overtaken and overrun by tech oligarchs, and their push to automate “taste”—despite having none of their own.

Listen If You:–Are obsessed with fashion but skeptical of the industry–Love cultural analysis with a sharp point of view–Want to understand how influence actually works behind the scenes

Let’s Continue the Conversation:What was your favorite look this year—and more importantly, why? Leave a comment on Substack or DM me your takes.

Links:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-tech-bros-are-now-obsessed-with-taste?_sp=d1ab405e-8462-4bfc-994d-451bf271c0d1.1777928190072

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Ed. Note: I completely forgot to mention Kim’s look, but maybe that’s a good thing…lol

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With a new haircut, Auntie is back to wax prophetic on the foibles of being a reference to many but never credited…it’s exhausting, as you can imagine! We delve into the realities of content creation, building a brand, why “Devil Wears Prada 2” wasn’t necessary, and yes, the Meg/Klay breakup. Grab a drink, brew some tea, and pull up a chair for a listen…xx

Hey bbs!

First things first: thank you. Truly. The messages, the reposts, the “I needed this” DMs about last week’s epi—I don’t take any of it lightly. I feel it, and I appreciate you!

This week, I’m coming to you as a full-blown lover girl (???). Who is she? We unpack that, along with a small but meaningful life update: making a new friend at 43. It’s possible, it’s a little awkward, and it’s actually kind of beautiful.

Then we get into something that’s been quietly irritating me—the tired narrative that Asian men and Black women “don’t date.” Please. We are very much in a SternTao era, and I’d like the discourse to catch up.

And of course, we have to talk about Summer House and ALL the new drama…

Ciara’s glow-up isn’t just aesthetic, it’s energetic. There’s a clarity and self-possession in her recent interview that feels like a shift. The kind where you stop over-explaining yourself and just…stand in it. As she put it: “I’m not really thinking too much about the seating arrangement because I know that this is a moment for me to stand my own ground wherever I’m sitting.” Exactly.

We get into:

* The timing (and tone) of West and Amanda’s relationship announcement—and what it says that Ciara found out alongside the rest of us

* The emotional labor dynamic that feels all too familiar: a Black woman extending grace and communication to a YT man who is clearly capable of showing up…just not for her

* Why we’re so quick to blame women for “not seeing it sooner,” when men are often curating who they are in the early months

* That Yankees game kiss…which felt less like romance and more like a PR maneuver to redirect attention away from Ciara’s moment

* The “cool girl” performance of Amanda Batuglia, and what it costs

* The leaked reunion audio (yes, I woke up to chaos) and the question of who benefits from it being out there

We also talk about what happens next. Because if we’re being honest, West will likely land on his feet—men’s media tends to make space for this exact archetype. And Amanda? We’ve seen the culture rehabilitate worse, so nothing is off the table.

As always, this isn’t just about them. It’s about the patterns, the optics, and the way women—especially Black women—are expected to absorb, translate, and tidy up emotional messes that aren’t ours to carry.

Pour a glass, take a walk, text your group chat—whatever your ritual is. I’m glad you’re here.

Hey bbs!

Auntie is back with another podcast epi and this week we’re clocking behavior—both spiritual and social.

We start with a personal check-in on “monitoring spirits” (yes, we’re going there), what that phrase even means in a modern context, and why sometimes it feels like your life has an audience you didn’t invite.

Then we get into the internet mess:

* Emma Grede/Keke Palmer podcast fallout: I see where she’s coming from BUT Emma has a HUGE trust issue with her brand positioning I’m surprised she hasn’t caught onto yet…

* Noah Lyles/Junelle Brumford and the “first look” controversy: Babes, you just married your biggest hater!

A Part 2 will follow, because I need to weigh in on Ciara Miller’s “Glamour” cover and ofc West and Amanda’s spon-con NY Yankees game diversion tactic…

Let Auntie know in the comments your thoughts xx

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Fresh off a bout of food poisoning, Auntie gets her footing again and digs back into the Summer House Industrial Complex, the body and beauty politics of Real Housewives of Atlanta, why Real Housewives of Rhode Island means so much to her, and what she REALLY thinks about that V*gue cover. You won’t want to miss this 2-hr jam-packed weekend edition!

How are we? Did you miss me??

Auntie is back—fresh off a birthday trip to Mexico and with some thoughts. With Aries season energy fully activated, this Substack podcast epi is a reset, a check-in, and a little “where the f*ck have I been?” moment.

We get into:

* Why waiting for opportunities is a dead end (and what it actually looks like to create your own)

* The reality of being a Black creator right now—and why it feels harder after knowing what’s possible

* A quick reflection on the COVID era and the career acceleration that came with it

* My thoughts on who “wins” in the creator economy (and why)

* A little pop culture/”Summer House” detour—because of course we had to talk about it

This is raw, unfiltered, and a little experimental—but why not?!

Welcome to the Substack era.

Let me know in the comments if you love and want more! xx

P.S. Oso is totally snoring in the background. My bad.

Your Favorite Auntie goes LIVE! In her first-ever live show, host Marjon Carlos invites the YFA community into her proverbial living room for a night of style, honesty, and a little mess. She opens up about heartbreak, isolation, a doxxing scare (seriously, WTH?!), and finding her way back to alignment—all while breaking down the biggest stories in culture from Love Island, And Just Like That, The Materialists, politics, and more.

Joined by her bestie Julee Wilson, the two get real about friendship in a busy world: making space, showing grace, knowing when to let go, and keeping playfulness alive. Plus, in a special moment with partner Merit Beauty, Gabriella Khalil and Ash Rucker share with Auntie how they face the day with grace. And because no YFA Live would be complete without it, Auntie takes the mic for a wild round of “Ask Auntie Anything”—giving her signature hard-to-hear advice you didn’t know you needed.

A jam-packed, vulnerable, and hilarious kickoff to many more YFA Lives to come, this is a can’t-miss epi in partnership with Merit Beauty and Cash App!

Credits:

Location: WSA NY

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Production: WTF Media

Editing: We The Cool Studio

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This epi comes highly requested! I wrote a Threads post a couple of weeks ago that kind of popped off after seeing all the Vogue/Met covers come down my TL and it reminded me of all the work I had done during my tenure at the magazine as the first Black Senior Fashion Writer. It was prologue to a lot of what we’ll see tn on the red carpet–ESPECIALLY the time I had Gucci Mane come up to Vogue’s offices.

I recount the tale, along with how I wound up telling the stories of Black and brown superstars at the magazine, and why I understand my fellow Vogue alum André Leon Talley’s story deeply..

Where did the time go?! In the season finale, Auntie reflects on an iconic journey, celebrating the successes and challenges faced throughout the season, while remaining in an eternal place of gratitude. Still buzzing from season 2’s iconic party a few weeks ago, she gives listeners T from the evening, along with insights on the importance of community and connection. And having just celebrated her birthday and experienced the Aries portal, Auntie is looking ahead to new beginnings and a new chapter in her career and personal life and working to know herself better this year by thwarting off self-limiting beliefs. As always, she’s unpacking pop culture, from RHOBH Garcelle Bouvier’s exit from the show and its sociopolitical implications, to how Jack Harlow and Doja Cat’s new song “Just Us” is a sexy ode to limerance, while also debriefing on the Southern Charm reunion and more! Auntie couldn’t sign off without offering some much-needed advice one more time, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and getting out of a creative rut. It’s a super-sized goodbye until we return for Season 3. Until next time, auntie sends her love xx

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

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LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart!

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In our epic final interview of the season, Auntie sits down in her proverbial living room with the icon, the legend, the moment, June Ambrose. From the costume designer’s groundbreaking work with musical icons like Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Busta Rhyme, and Mariah Carey, to being a key architect of some of the most unforgettable fashion moments in pop culture history, June has become a North Star for anyone dreaming of making their mark in the fashion world. The Bronx-native was not only one of the first public-facing stylists, but she moved throughout the gatekept and racially homogeneous world of fashion as a Black woman with authenticity and authority–taking up space in rooms we rarely were invited into. With her creativity, whimsy, and fearless commitment to self-expression, she’s inspired a generation of image makers, writers, and artists and proved that style isn’t about following trends but defining your narrative. In this deep, heartfelt convo, the duo unpack June’s singular approach to costume design, how she got her start in the music industry, and her enduring commitment to empowering others through fashion. June also reveals her thoughts on being called an “auntie”...! You won’t want to miss this incredible conversation–it’s a tru fashion girl’s dream! 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Production: WTF Media @wtfmediastudios

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

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Hey bbs! Auntie is back and sitting down in her proverbial living room with the James Beard Award and Michelin Star-winning chef, Charlie Mitchell of SAGA New York. Mitchell’s name seemed to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue last year. The 32-year-old chef had not only made history as the first Black chef in New York to ever win a Michelin star for his fine dining skills at Brooklyn Heights’s local Clover Hill. But he had then went on to win a James Beard Award: Best Chef, NY state. A wunderkind in the kitchen who was making history and breaking glass ceilings, Mitchell has now taken the reigns at Saga NY and is bringing a much-needed energy into NY fine dining–from his flavorful recipes to his Drake-filled playlists. We’ll be talking with the Detroit native about how he’s dominating the food world and leaving no crumbs in his young career. Mitchell also just happens to be our first cis het male guest ever– he just continues to make history…

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Production: WTF Media @wtfmediastudios

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

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Host IG: @marjon_carlos

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Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

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Hey bbs! With Aries season just around the corner, Auntie is feeling more and more like herself, and diving into this new solo epi with a newfound strength. After a week of hard professional and personal decisions, she’s waxing on the power of having confidence in one’s vision, how she’s thwarting the chaos of Venus and Mercury Rx, and why Gabby Windey is her new muse. She knows ya’ll have been waiting with bated breath to hear her takes on the RHOA new season and she’s full of them, along with an unpacking of Alabama Barker and Blackfishing during the “clean girl era.” Auntie then shares her own take on the Hannah Berner/Megan Thee Stallion drama and how it kicked off a larger conversation for her on the influencer/celebrity interview and what it means for Black journalists. Check it out now!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

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Refinery 29 article, “The Entire Celebrity Interview Ecosystem Is Flawed — It’s Not Just Influencers”

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Hey bbs! Auntie is back on the mic after moving to Ridgewood, Queens, and is filling you in on her change of address and all the things she loves so far about her new neck of the woods. Auntie is also reflecting on the best part of female friendships (sharing clothes!) and why she’s so intentional about the diversity within her social circle, before diving into a recap of the Oscars, highlighting the night’s biggest fashion moments, Mickey’s big win (a fellow Aries queen!) and why she’s still not over Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone all those years ago…the North remembers. Auntie then shares her thoughts on Meghan Markle's new show: it’s not for her, but she’ll take some jam! Check it out, along with her thoughts on “Summer House,” “Southern Charm,” and Doechii in Paris!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

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Hey bbs! On this solo epi, host Marjon Carlos is mid-move and sharing her thoughts on this massive upheaval that New Yorkers know all too well. Amidst the boxes, she’s also sharing her self-care routine and how she’s remaining intentional about where she spends her time these days. The return of “White Lotus” and collective television watching has made Auntie particularly inspired during these otherwise despairing times; she unpacks the beginnings of Season 3, along with “Summer House” and “Southern Charm” Bravoverse drama. ASAP Rocky’s recent not-guilty verdict got her thinking about soul mates, and as always, she’s delivering her signature advice and helping a listener handle sexual harassment in the workplace. There won’t be a new interview epi this Thursday, in lieu of Auntie’s move. But hang in there: next week she’s back in the proverbial living room with an incredible new guest you won’t want to miss...

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey bbs! For our latest interview this season, Auntie sits down in her proverbial living room with the spellbinding pole artist and creative, Cami Árboles. Many know Árboles from her viral pole video of the then-Yale graduate spinning in her cap and gown to celebrate earning her degree in Performance from the Ivy League university. The watershed moment broke open a conversation on the presence of pole’s place in such lofty institutions and also marked a huge transition in Árboles’s career. The shapeshifting goddess would go on to famously teach SZA how to work the pole, collaborate with FKA twigs, open her own movement studio, and tour the world teaching others the power of pole. With an unerring optimism and infectious energy, Árboles discusses the challenges and joys of dancing in heels, the importance of embracing pain and growth, and how the body serves as a canvas for art. You won’t want to miss this must-hear ki!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey bbs! On this solo epi, host Marjon Carlos breaks down one of the biggest stories of the week: the cultural and sartorial significance of Kendrick Lamar’s flare jeans. Putting her fashion editor roots to work, Auntie reveals the science behind proportions and why this denim trend is here to stay. She also delves into the cultural phenomenon that is “the American Lady in Pakistan” and why this story is actually a testament to how humanity is not lost despite what global politics may look like these days. The return of “Summer House” and all the drama that has ensued captivated Auntie this week, as she digs into Paige and Craig's split, the Ciara and West standoff, and Lindsay’s pregnancy reveal. And as always, Marjon delivers her signature advice for the ASK AUNTIE ANYTHING segment, passing along the career advice she got from Toni Morrison that she’s never forgotten…

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

TONI MORRISON ESSAY: “The Work You Do, the Person You Are”

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Hey bbs! For our latest interview this season, Auntie sits down in the YFA proverbial living room with the trend-setting influencer and "Style Unlocked" host, Jenee Naylor. A renaissance woman who has built a fashion media empire with her “high/low” approach to luxury fashion opens up about her beginnings in fashion, her earliest muses, the highs and lows (no pun intended) of working within the industry as a Black woman, and her thoughts on where she sees the industry going, post AI. With her radical candor and polished style, Naylor doesn’t hold back and reveals a must-hear exclusive on what’s next for the influencer’s growing brand…. You won’t want to miss this ki!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

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Hey bbs! To kick off Black History Month, host Marjon Carlos is discussing the inspiring and uplifting moments of the Grammys–from Beyoncé’s win, Doechi’s dominance, and the revenge Kendrick Lamar exacted upon his haters. It was exactly the type of joy we needed to get through these unprecedented times, but it still brought up discussions around resilience, authenticity, and the boxes culture insists putting on Black creatives. As the Academy Awards race heats up, Auntie digs into the controversy surrounding Emilia Perez’s star Carla Sofia Gascon’s racist tweets and why Babygirl didn’t get her off! Auntie also doles out last notes on RHONY’s season reunion and, in her Ask Auntie Anything segment, provides advice to would-be mothers who are worried about giving up their identities as they become a parent. 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart!

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Hey bbs! This week host Marjon Carlos welcomes Diotima fashion designer Rachel Scott into her proverbial living room for a rich, inspiring, and hilarious ki about Scott’s incredible journey in the fashion industry. This past fall, Scott bested multi-million dollar fashion giants to become the first Black woman to ever win the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award–a testimony to how the Jamaican-born fashion world vet is decentering the European luxury narrative in her work with her innovative focus on handmade craftsmanship and crochet. With her signature authenticity, Scott reveals the challenges and triumphs of being an independent designer, the importance of representation, the evolving landscape of American fashion, and how Diotima remains rooted in her Jamaican culture. 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

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Hey bbs! We survived January and lived to tell the tale… Thank God, because there are some major pop cultural phenomena worth discussing: from Zoë Kravitz and Steve Lacy possibly hard launching their relationship at Saint Laurent, the recent Jacquemus show getting dragged online, the new show “Wags to Riches” and ofc the RHONY and RHOSLC reunions. Host Marjon Carlos unpacks it all, dovetailing into a topic she’s been dying to discuss for a minute now: the Carrie Bradshaw hate train. It’s gotta’ stop and Gen Z needs to put some respect on our favorite sex columnist’s name. Auntie also gets personal and lets you in on her new real estate move and her thoughts on the anti-DEI legislation that came down from D.C. last week.

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

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Hey bbs! On this week’s episode, Auntie sits down in her proverbial living room with one of fashion’s most powerful women, publicist Gia Kuan. The gatekeeper and founder of Gia Kuan Consulting shares her journey from nightlife promoter in Melbourne to a leading figure in New York's fashion PR scene. Anyone who has ever attended one of Kuan’s parties or fashion shows knows her functions are some of the most sought-after invites and can literally cause sheer pandemonium. Remember Beyoncé at Luar?! But much more lies at the core of Kuan’s business beyond creating frenzy at the door. In this engaging conversation, Auntie and Gia discuss the intricacies of starting a career in PR, the importance of team dynamics, and the challenges of maintaining quality control while inviting disruption. Crashers are encouraged!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Recorded and filmed on location @wsanyc

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

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Hey bbs! Like most Americans with a pulse, host Marjon Carlos has been shifting between complete despair and an odd sense of optimism this past week as she attempts to mitigate these increasingly dark times. In her signature fashion, Auntie dives head-first into the complexities of navigating one’s emotions in a turbulent world and the importance of pursuing dreams amidst growing political chaos. Housewives drama has proven to be a good source of distraction during these bleak times, and Auntie gives you her signature deep dive into the RHONY season finale fiasco (what was that?!) and the RHOSLC season reunion hijinx. She also unpacks the Vanity Fair Megan Markle/Prince Harry cover story, the Oscar noms, the unique challenges Black women face in modern dating, and the lasting effects of bad bosses (we’ve all had them!). Tap in, and remember to hold the line! 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

App: Watch Duty

Article:

Dating Burnout Is Real—and Here’s Why Black Women Are Feeling It the Most

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In this must-hear episode, host Marjon Carlos welcomes Racquel Chevremont, the art world powerhouse and the newest addition to the Real Housewives of New York cast, into her living room. The Ducati-driving mother of two discusses navigating the upper echelons of the art industry, her transition into reality television, and the importance of representation as a Black queer woman in and out of the inner cabals of high art. With the same signature grace and vulnerability that made Bravo fans fall for the Bronx-native this season, Chevremont unpacks RHONY’s biggest moments like THAT prank, hints at the reunion drama, why the straights didn’t get her engagement party “ball” theme right, the significance of chosen family, and how her new love has helped her brave the proverbial shitstorm of the Bravoverse. To quote Ubah, Naomi wish! 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Recorded and filmed on location @wsanyc

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

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Hey bbs! On this solo epi, host Marjon Carlos unpacks the biggest stories of the week, including Rihanna's recent confirmation as ASAP Rocky's common-law wife, the implications of TikTok's weird ass shutdown on free speech, and how Angie and Mary’s friendship on RHOSLC was a master class in “fighting for a friendship.” Also, after a week of hanging with the ladies from RHONY, Auntie shares her theories on the season finale (which airs tn!) and what the RHONY reboot teaches us about how Bravo is evolving its content strategy to attract a broader audience. Lastly, Auntie gets a little personal and discusses her decision to stop drinking and why lessening her intake is less a conversation about the “clean girl aesthetic” and more so about her mental health journey. Oh! And be sure to send through your existential crises this week so Auntie can answer them on-air during our ASK AUNTIE ANYTHING segment. She’s always here to help xx

CREDITS:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

READS:

“WHY I STOPPED DRINKING (AS OF NOW)” Substack

“Dry January Is Driving Me To Drink,” by Tressie McMillian Cottom

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Hey bbs! For our first interview this season, Auntie sits down in the YFA living room with the outrageously talented and wise, Mara Hoffman, for an insightful, hilarious, and touching conversation that only two Aries can have. The visionary designer walks us through her difficult decision to close her CFDA award-winning sustainable label after 20 years, the power in goodbyes, and why she would never do Real Housewives. Like a breath of fresh air, Mara’s ability to let go and redefine herself is an inspiration to the legions of women who saw themselves in her namesake line. Auntie and Mara hope this conversation offers a bit of joy and catharsis as we continue to move through such a difficult time…

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Recorded and filmed @wsanyc

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey bbs! We’re back with another solo episode. We forewent the launch of our first interview epi last week out of respect for the devastation in LA. But hopefully, we’ll be able to launch that epi later this week: it’s one that I believe will inspire during these bleak times. In the meantime, step into Auntie’s proverbial living room for a one-on-one ki with host Marjon Carlos and listen to her takes on the Golden Globes’ Best Dressed and why Demi Moore’s acceptance speech impacted her so much. As always, Auntie will be providing her signature advice in the ASK AUNTIE ANYTHING segment while also dishing on pop culture’s biggest moments, including the Angel Reese and Gabby Thomas’s Vogue covers, Megan Markle’s new Netflix show, and why one family in California owning nearly all the water supply is this week’s NASTY WORK. 

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: We The Cool @wethecoolstudio

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

LA WILDFIRE MUTUAL AIDES:

Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Google Doc

Resources for Artists Affected By the LA Fires: artsharela.org/fire-resources

Free and Centralized Resource Forum: LAfires.iolovesyou.com

Altadena Girls

Anti-Recidivism Coalition

Doc with more mutual aid resources: tiny.cc/malan-fire

Donate Food with Instacart! 

WILDLIFE AND DISASTER RESOURCES AND ALERTS

APP: Watch Duty

Sits: Listoscalifornia.org

www.fira.ca.gov

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey bbs! It’s the first episode of YFA Season 2 and it’s been far too long… Step into Auntie’s proverbial living room this week for a long overdue one-on-one ki with host Marjon Carlos and learn about the show's new era. She’ll fill you in on the show’s progress and answer the burning question: WHO IS SHE?! As always, Auntie will be providing her signature advice in the ASK AUNTIE ANYTHING segment while also dishing on pop culture’s biggest moments, including Beyoncé Bowl, the Paige DeSorbo/Craig Conover breakup, and why Black people should stay out of the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni lawsuit. You won’t want to miss this no-holds-barred comeback epi!

Credits:

Host: Marjon Carlos @marjon_carlos

Producer: Mbiye Kasonga @mbiye_k

Editing: Moyo Media @moyo__media

Music: Preston Morris Neukirch - @pres.morris

Social: Diana Caro @carobydiana

Follow Us On Social!

Show IG: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow 

Host IG: @marjon_carlos

TikTok: @ yourfavoriteauntieshow

Web: www.yourfavoriteauntie.com

Substack: Notes From Auntie’s Desk

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Where did the time go?! In the season finale epi, Auntie sits down with her friend and the mogul behind the acclaimed resort Palm Heights, Gabriella Khalil. The two discuss how the Philly native went from working in the London art world to opening the go-to destination for the art, fashion, and design glitterati, what it’s like to go viral (Good luck getting a resy at Habibi!), and what she’s learned as a boss. It’s a must-hear for any would-be magnates! And as always, Auntie answers your burning questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? She tells you how to get a *hobosexual* out of your house (ahem) and why the commodification of box braids has gone too far!

Until next season, Auntie sends her love xx

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: WTF Media Studios

Follow Auntie On Social!

IG: @yourfavoriteauntieshow

TikTok: @yourfavoriteauntieshow

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This is for the SATC girlies! Fellow Aries, pop cultural enthusiast, and Carrie Bradshaw scholar, Evan Ross Katz sits down this week with Auntie to discuss their Roman Empire: How in the hell did “And Just Like That” get renewed for a season 3?! Katz gives us his take and some inside scoop on why the show is such a disservice to the SATC legacy, along with his thoughts on the new RHONY cast, what it’s like to write a book, and whether or not he started “P Valley” yet. Michael Patrick King, call us. And as always, Auntie answers your burning questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie”, and provides the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? I talk about how turning 40 sometimes kind of sucks and how to build out a wardrobe that really reflects who you are.

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: Full Court Studios

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In this week’s episode, Auntie is sitting down with the hilarious stylist extraordinaire and creative director, Kyle Luu to discuss how she went from working at Forever 21 to dressing the likes of Kim K, Travis Scott, and Solange Knowles. A daughter of Maryland, we discover Luu is a shopping enabler, her thoughts on Subway Sessions, and how Luu wound up at the top of the game. Listen to find out how she runs her empire and made it in fashion! And, with every episode, Auntie answers your questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? We’re discussing how Venus in Retrograde left every celeb couple in shambles this past summer and I give advice on how to find other cool Black women to build community with.

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: Full Court Studios

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In this week’s episode, Auntie is sitting down with the proverbial straw that stirs the drink up in these clubs–DJ Matthew Mazur, a.k.a. Mazurbate! The multi-hyphenate creative and stylist to the stars (Lil Nas X, Ice Spice) dishes on his club kid days, finding clarity and space after a health scare, being a reformed *fashion mean girl*, where hip hop is headed, and the plight of being a Virgo amongst other tings! You won’t want to miss it… And, with every episode, auntie answers your questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? I give advice on how to date in a small college town, and I unpack the misogynoir of the Megan Thee Stallion/Tory Lanez trial.

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: Full Court Studios

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In our third episode Auntie has the esteemed privilege of sitting down with the Prince of Pop Culture, Ira Madison III for a legendary meeting of the minds! Auntie and the “Keep It” podcast host discuss the highs and the very low lows of “And Just Like That,” how it even got renewed for a season 3, the SAG strike’s impact on reality TV, RHONY (duh), Ira’s new book, and why Nene Leakes should go on tour with him! It’s a hilarious romp that should have ended at Pastis… And, with every episode, Auntie answers your burning questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? Why summer just wasn’t summering this year and how to authentically share your work/persona on social media. Issa WIP...

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: Full Court Studios

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Is it there yet?! In this exciting second episode, Auntie sits down with RHONY breakout star, fashion publicist Jessel Taank for an unfiltered, in-depth chat about how fashion prepared Taank for reality TV, why Tribeca still isn’t there yet, what really happened in the Hamptons with that slip dress, and we put to bed all those rumors of Taank not even being a New Yorker. As a Bravo archival researcher, this is a seminal moment in Auntie’s cultural criticism career and an episode you can’t miss! And, like with every episode, Auntie answers your questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? We discuss why your partner should always pick up the tab at your birthday (ahem, Sheree Whitfield) and what to do if you’ve been lovebombed and ghosted.

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: WTF Media Studios

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She’s here! We kick off our premiere episode by sitting down with auntie's dear friend and the man behind America’s next great fashion house, Christopher John Rogers, to discuss career, the state of fashion, and why auntie can’t stop buying his clothes… And, with every episode, auntie answers your questions and provides advice in “Ask Auntie” and the hottest takes on “This Week’s Mess.” This week? We unpack the Montgomery Boat Brawl (previously recorded) and how Boomer parents can support their creative kids.

Host: Marjon Carlos

Producer: Nerenda Eid

Editing: We The Cool

Recording Studio: Full Court Studios

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