THE ULTIMATE BLACK GIRL PODCAST PLAYLIST
If you haven’t yet gotten a taste of the vast world of podcasts, first of all, where have you been? And secondly, it’s time for us to put you on to your newest obsession!
Recently, podcasts have become a popular new way for people to get the latest updates on topics like news, entertainment, and life advice when they’re on the go or to keep their minds occupied while doing daily activities! Similar to radio or talk shows, podcasts tend to feature a conversation by a host or between hosts that can range anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. And of course, the podcast sphere is yet another area that Black girls have taken by storm.
From Gen-Z Black Girl perspectives on society and pop culture to motivational messages, beauty tips, and hilarious life/career advice, these Black girl podcasts have it all.
Here are our favorite podcasts by hosted by Black women:
Black Girl Blueprint
Entertainment, pop culture and identity from a Gen Z Black girl perspective
A new podcast hosted by our very own Makeen, the founder of Blk Girl Culture, and Lauren, creator of The Eco Gal, Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: Black Girl Blueprint is dedicated to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives on pop culture and world events. Their weekly episodes center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women in a vast array of fields.
Black Girl Blueprint podcast featuring Lauren Ritchie and Makeen Zachery
Listen to their first episode on Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
The Naked Beauty Podcast
2. Naked Beauty
Beauty podcast.
Hosted by Brooke DeVard, the Naked Beauty Podcast delivers unfiltered talks about the latest beauty trends, beauty tips, self-care journeys, skincare, wellness, and reviews of all of the amazing products we love! She also brings guests onto the show and gets the perspectives of women she admires in the beauty world
Listen on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
The H.E.R Space podcast
4. H.E.R. Space
Wellness podcast
Hosts Terri Lomax and Dr. Dominique Broussard write, “In a world where Black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just...be” The H.E.R. in H.E.R space stands for healing, empowerment, and resilience and they host for meaningful conversations, discussing everything from “fibroids to fake friends.”
Listen on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get your playlists.
TheIntroverted Black Girl Podcast
5. Introverted Black Girl Podcast
Comedy podcast
This podcast touches on society’s biases and pop culture in a relatable way. The host of the Introverted Black Girl Podcast shares stories of her day-to-day experiences as a Black of an introverted girl in a world that seems to be rigged for extroverts. She explains, “In a world full of extroverts and introverts, the introverted black girl somehow has become the most scrutinized of them all. She must somehow find her way to fit in.”
Listen on Apple and Soundcloud.
Halfway Bougie Podcast
6. Halfway Bougie
Entertainment/Motivational podcast
In this podcast, hosts Perri Furbert and Courtney Roberts promise to keep it “halfway bougie and all the way real.” They deliver honest conversation on all things pop culture and these two Millennials detail their personal stories and real-world problem accompanied by lots of laughs and self-reflection!
Listen on Apple and Soundcloud.
7. Yes, Girl!
Listening to Essence Magazine's award-nominated podcast Yes, Girl! is like inviting your friends over for a weekly wine night and chatting about everything under the sun - from politics to culture/entertainment and all things pretty and petty in between! Hosts Cori Murray and Charli Penn discuss a range of topics and interview celebrity guests such as Taraji P. Henson, Symone D. Sanders, and other amazing Black women.
Her’d Podcast
8. HER’d
Pop culture/easy listening podcast
HER’d is a weekly podcast hosted by two, young, Black women—hailing from the DMV by the names of, Tay & Dani René, who love everything from Art + Design, Pop Culture, Music and discussing the trials of every day life. They always speak their minds no matter what, and still manage to send positive vibrations your way.
Listen on Apple, and Spotify and wherever else you get your podcasts.
