Keep it Positive, Sweetie

Épisodes

• The Woman Behind the Armor 31.05.2026 56min

  In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Keisha Lance Bottoms opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her memoir The Rough Side of the Mountain. From childhood trauma and family secrets to faith, leadership, motherhood, body image, and reclaiming the parts of herself she once felt she had to hide, this conversation explores the humanity behind public strength. This episode is about healing, identity, authenticity, and what it means to finally show up as your whole self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Family, Healing & The Life We Didn’t Expect 24.05.2026 52min

  In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Jess Hilarious opens up about motherhood, co-parenting, healing, faith, and the emotional journey behind her memoir ’Til Death Do We Parent. From becoming a mother at 19 to navigating survival mode marriage, and redefining family, this conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and deeply relatable. This episode is about healing, softness, and learning how to move forward even when life doesn’t look the way you imagined.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Yung Miami: Beyond the Persona 18.05.2026 33min

  In this live episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Yung Miami opens up about growth, motherhood, business, relationships, confidence, and stepping fully into her solo era. From relaunching Caresha Please and navigating public perception, to entrepreneurship, faith, and evolving in real time, this conversation goes beyond the persona and into the woman behind it all. This episode is about reinvention, confidence, and embracing every version of yourself along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Right Things, In The Right Season 10.05.2026 48min

  In Part 2 of this solo episode, Crystal talks about what it really means to expand with intention. From being multi-hyphenate, to maintaining privacy while building a public brand, to navigating purpose, faith, and the fear of oversaturation, this conversation is about alignment, timing, and trusting your own path. Because success isn’t about doing everything at once, it’s about doing the right things, in the right season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Build As You Are: Personal Branding Without Perfection 03.05.2026 1h 1min

  In PT.1 of this solo episode, Crystal breaks down what it really looks like to build a personal brand while you’re still becoming. From navigating pressure to be perfect to staying consistent, avoiding burnout, and building a brand beyond social media, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out to get started. Your brand isn’t something you wait to become; it’s something you build as you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Stillness, Clarity & the Courage to Transform 26.04.2026 57min

  In a world full of noise, what does it really mean to be still? Touré Roberts joins Keep It Positive, Sweetie to talk about his new book Knowing: The Journey to Certainty in an Uncertain World, and what it really means to find your calling, move through uncertainty, and embrace the power of stillness. This conversation explores how to slow down, trust yourself, and move with clarity,  even when the path isn’t fully clear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• “From Survival to Strategy: Owning Your Narrative” 19.04.2026 54min

  At 14, Tiffany Willis was a teen mom facing homelessness. Today, she’s a Fortune 100 executive and author. In this episode, she shares how she rewrote her story, from being labeled and overlooked to owning her voice, her power, and her purpose. Through her journey and her new book, Own Your Narrative, Tiffany opens up about family, faith, leadership, and the mindset it takes to turn struggle into strength. Connect @luvCrystalRenee Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Real Life, Real Love, & The Truth In Between 14.04.2026 56min

  Chrystal Renee welcomes KevOnStage to talk about how humor helps him tell the truth and cope in real life, especially through his one-man show “Grief Sucks,” inspired by losing his brother. He explains that comedy can help people hear hard things, “People can listen, are more open to listening if you’ve made them laugh”—and admits jokes are part of how he processes grief, even when it’s messy and too soon. Kev also gets real about boundaries and burnout (why he stopped meet-and-greets), parenting two very different sons, and what he’s learned in 22 years of marriage—like how you can “do hurt and harm with good intention,” and how marriage requires staying updated, “like being up to date on your cell phone.” Biggest takeaway: growth is ongoing, and Kev is choosing to be “unapologetically me,” even if everyone won’t like it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Voice Within: Faith, Success & Self-Trust 29.03.2026 57min

  From music to business to authorship, 2 Chainz has lived many chapters, but this conversation focuses on what’s beneath it all. In this episode, he reflects on his latest NY Times Best Seller, The Voice In My Head Is God, the role of intuition in his life, and the difference between success and peace. Connect @luvCrystalRenee Red: The Voice In My Head is GOD By 2 Chaiz Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Ten Seasons Later: Growth, Boundaries & Becoming 22.03.2026 39min

  Ten seasons. Over a million premiere viewers. Years of growth on screen and off. In this solo episode, Crystal reflects on Fatima’s journey since Season 1, what Season 10 reveals about higher stakes and shifting dynamics, and how playing a strong woman for nearly a decade shapes identity in real life. This conversation is about longevity, visibility, maturity, and what it means to grow in public while still becoming. Connect @luvCrystalRenee Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Celebrating 10 Seasons of Sistas w/KJ Smith-Black & Jordan Coleman 15.03.2026 1h 14min

  Crystal Renee welcomes KJ Smith Black and Jordan Coleman to celebrate 10 seasons of Tyler Perry’s Sistas and talk about what it’s like playing sisters on screen while building real sisterhood off set. They share how their chemistry came naturally, Jordan’s nerves joining an established cast in season 10 (including a vulnerable first-day scene), and how KJ made space for Jordan to shine. The conversation touches on character growth, family trauma and deflection, the pressure of carrying a show, and how fame can feel isolating even with strong support. They also discuss We Got You Sis community events, handling social media negativity with boundaries and blocking, and why their platforms come with responsibility. KJ plugs her Black Coffee business, and Jordan shares she’s producing an action short film. @luvcrystalrenee @KingJayBarnettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• From Peloton to Prime Time w/ Tunde Oyeneyin 08.03.2026 44min

  Crystal Renee welcomes Tunde Oyeneyin to the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to talk about stepping into acting as Madison Truitt on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, joining a series in its 10th season, and what it takes to be ready for a fast, one-take set. Tunde shares how she and Chris first connected through Peloton and later met in person, then reflects on pivoting publicly—from 16 years in cosmetics to cycling after a life-changing first class, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, and now a series regular. They discuss ambition, being a successful Black woman who’s sometimes misunderstood, balancing strength with vulnerability, and choosing not to shrink your life for a relationship. Tunde also talks about soul care, guarding her peace as visibility grows, and upcoming projects, including Sports Illustrated Swim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Black Women and the Power of the Group Chat  01.03.2026 1h 16min

  Crystal sits down with Jotaka Eadd, Founder of Full Circle Strategies and known as the Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley, for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and finding strength in heavy moments. From navigating personal loss to continuing the work of community, advocacy, and leadership, Jotaka shares how she moves forward through challenges, learns from missteps, and stays connected to purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Way Love Goes w/ Brat + Judy 22.02.2026 40min

  Host Chrystal Renee welcomes Debra (Da Brat) and Judy to the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show for a real conversation about building happiness on purpose through love, partnership, accountability, and everyday choices that protect home. They share why they’ve been quieter online, expound on motherhood, staying present, and keeping parts of their son’s life private, while still finding a middle ground with content. They talk about having a baby later in life, using Judy’s eggs with Debra carrying the pregnancy, and how becoming parents has softened Debra and helped her let go of survival mode and old habits from being an artist and growing up in Chicago. Judy shares her journey from doing hair as a child in New Orleans to building Kaleidoscope, including how Miracle Drops started after a client returned with damage that needed help. The couple previews their book, “The Way Love Goes,” out February 3, 2026 (pre-orders available), explaining that relationships aren’t always 50/50 and that partners should lean into each other’s strengths instead of fighting for control. They keep it honest about conflicts like jealousy, old messages, and even phones getting thrown, and how they’ve learned to cool down, communicate, and not go to bed angry. They also talk about keeping your identity in a relationship, with Debra encouraging Judy to take time for herself, while Judy opens up about the weight of running a company without investors and having to absorb costly mistakes as the owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Listening to the Voice of God While Battling Restlessness in This Season - A Candid Conversation with Jonathan McReynolds.  15.02.2026 42min

  Jonathan McReynolds’ music has long created a space for reflection, faith, and real-time conversation with God.  This weeks conversation goes beyond the songs — touching on faith, vulnerability, growth, and what it really means to walk with God in real time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• From Harvard to Fashion Bomb!!! 08.02.2026 40min

  In this episode of the Keep it Positive, Sweetie Show, host Chrystal Renee speaks with Claire Sulmers, the visionary behind Fashion Bomb Daily. Claire shares her journey from Atlanta to Harvard and eventually to the heights of fashion journalism. She discusses the challenges she faced in accessing the fashion industry, the importance of resilience, and the critical decision that led her to create Fashion Bomb Daily. The conversation highlights the ongoing struggle for inclusivity in fashion, maintaining personal perseverance, and the significance of ownership and creating one's path. Claire also reflects on the importance of rest, self-care, and her future aspirations, including writing another book and expanding her brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Building A Creative Life With Intention - A Candid Conversation w/ Shanon Wallace 01.02.2026 46min

  Crystal welcomes actor and filmmaker Shannon Wallace on the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to discuss Shannon's journey in both photography and acting. Shannon shares his experiences from growing up as a shy child in Long Island to gaining confidence in college. He talks about transitioning from social work to modeling and eventually acting, using each phase of his career to build skills and fulfill his artistic ambitions. They discuss his work in notable shows, the impact of personal loss, and how acting in 'City on a Hill' helped him deal with his brother's tragic death. Shannon highlights his new projects, including a film premiering at Slam Dance, and shares insights into his personal life and relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Don’t Put Your Purpose in a Holding Pattern w/ Dr Joseph Walker 25.01.2026 40min

  In this episode of Keep it Positive, Sweetie, host Crystal Renee speaks with Dr Joseph Walker III about his journey into leadership, starting from his early days in the church at 24, navigating faith, loneliness, marriage, and legacy. They discuss his new book 'Pursuit of Purpose: Peace by Piece,' which reflects on understanding life's challenges as pieces of a bigger puzzle, leading to purpose and peace. Bishop Walker shares insights on stewardship, humility, the importance of empathy in leadership, and finding purpose amidst pain. He also talks about the balance between pastoral duties, family life, and entrepreneurial ventures, emphasizing the significance of recognizing and nurturing one's unique purpose. Connect @luvCrystalRenee @josephwalker3 Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.com Read: Pursuit of Purpose Peace by Piece By Dr. Joseph WalkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• From Legendary R&B Group 112 to Prioritizing Quinnes  18.01.2026 46min

  Crystal sits down with Q Parker for a conversation about life, love, and evolution. From his latest project, Evolution of Romance, Volume One, to the discipline, intention, and values that guide him today, Q reflects on how his perspective has matured over time. The conversation moves beyond music into longevity, relationships, self-respect, and what it means to keep growing with purpose while staying true to who you are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Delay is Not Denial - A Candid Conversation w/ THEE Pastor Mike Jr 11.01.2026 56min

  Faith isn’t always quiet — sometimes it shows up in the middle of pressure, responsibility, and unanswered questions. Crystal sits down with Pastor Mike Jr. to talk about what it really means to lead with faith while staying human. From the continued impact of “Amen” to the heart behind Confetti & Conspiracies, this conversation is about encouragement that doesn’t ignore reality and faith that meets people exactly where they are. Connect @luvCrystalRenee @PastorMikeJr Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.