Awf The Record

The girls are back… and this time they’re not going anywhere.

Season 4 of Awf The Record is officially here, and we’re going weekly.

Every Thursday, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes bring their newsroom instincts and group chat curiosity to the conversations everyone’s whispering about. From relationships and pop culture to trending headlines and the questions nobody wants to say out loud.

The honest conversations.
The uncomfortable questions.
The moments that make the group chat explode.

Awf The Record. New episodes every Thursday.

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Mona Kosar Abdi
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Jeannette Reyes
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Who are you when you’re no longer performing?

In this raw and reflective segment, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional identity shift that comes with leaving journalism. From unlearning their “news voice” to confronting the fear of truly being seen, they share what it’s like to go from messenger to message — and why stepping into your voice is one of the bravest things you can do.

If you’ve ever had to shed an old identity, this one will hit home.
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Jeannette Reyes
IG |  @msnewslady 
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In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning.

If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen.

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Yene Damtew
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Jeannette Reyes
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What happens when your character is seen, but your story isn’t?
In this powerful segment, Andrea Lewis opens up about her experience on Degrassi — playing Hazel, one of the few Black characters on the show, and what it felt like to be visible but voiceless. She reflects on the lack of cultural authenticity in Hazel’s storyline, the toll it took on her confidence, and how it fueled her to create The Black Beauty Effect, a groundbreaking series that centers Black women, beauty, and belonging.
This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt erased — and found power in creating their own table.

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Andrea Lewis 
IG | @andrealewis

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Mona Kosar Abdi
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Jeannette Reyes
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How do you stay empowered and sensual in a world that wants to box you in?
In this powerful segment, Melyssa Ford gets real about the exit ramp from video vixen fame, reclaiming her narrative, and the intentional ways she moved through public spaces to protect her peace. She shares how she modeled herself after women like Claire Huxtable, Lena Horne, and Sade, and what it really means to master quiet confidence in a loud world.
For anyone navigating womanhood, media, and misunderstood power, this one's for you.

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Melyssa Ford 
IG | @melyssaford

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Mona Kosar Abdi
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Jeannette Reyes
IG |  @msnewslady 
Keep in touch with Awf The Record:
Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord
Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast
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