Actress La La Anthony tells B + E all about 'The Chi', her journey as an actress, and how she seeks to uplift Black women with her work as a producer. Plus: La La shares which 'Power' character would make a killing on OnlyFans.
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Nov 2021
Getting Insecure with Jay Ellis
For Colored Nerds is back! And to kick things off, Brittany and Eric sit down with actor Jay Ellis, who plays the most divisive character on Insecure — Lawrence. He told us all about his thoughts on Lawrence, what it’s meant to play such a controversial character, and what’s in s ... Show More
47m 48s
Oct 2020
Prentice Penny, Inside 'Insecure'
Girlfriends, Insecure, Uncorked — what do they have in common? Executive Producer and Director Prentice Penny of course! Today, Prentice talks about his origins on Girlfriends, Insecure's Emmy noms, and the need for more Black writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More
8m 52s
Feb 2019
The Power of Purpose and Positivity
Sadie welcomes Chrissy Metz, who plays Kate Pearson on the NBC drama This Is Us, to the podcast. They discuss her struggle to make it in Hollywood as an actress, why it is important to believe in other people until they are able to do it for themselves, and her new movie, Breakth ... Show More
32m 37s
Mar 2024
In Her Shoes: Taraji P. Henson
Actor, producer, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson talks to Lindsay about her illustrious career, including her roles in Hustle & Flow, EMPIRE and, most recently, The Color Purple. Plus, Henson talks about her fight for equal pay in the industry, her work in mental health advocac ... Show More
18m 54s
May 2021
Alison Bechdel’s Secrets to Superhuman Productivity
This week, host June Thomas talks to cartoonist Alison Bechdel, whose work includes the hugely influential comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For and the bestselling graphic memoir Fun Home. In the interview, Alison talks about her new book, The Secret to Superhuman Strength, which i ... Show More
55m 15s
Jul 2019
Lala Anthony: ON How To Get In Touch With Yourself, Disconnect, and Gain Clarity
On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Lala Anthony. Lala is a TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, businesswoman, producer and actress.We dove into her incredible work ethic that led to her immense success in the media. She also shares what she does to get ... Show More
32m 15s
Aug 2021
Busy Philipps Talks Girls5eva, Auditioning For Sex and the City, and the Dawson's Creek Moments She's Still Not Over
Actress, author, and podcast host Busy Philipps joins us to talk about a little bit of everything — the '90s nostalgia of her new series, Girls5eva, and working with Tina Fey; what her kids think about her Instagram account (and how they're actually getting paid for it!); and her ... Show More
1h 14m