BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. Listen here and subscribe to BLK LIT on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynette Woodard is a retired American basketball Hall of Fame player, the First Female Globetrotter, a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, and a former women's basketball head coach. Woodard walks us through the particulars of what it’s like to be, "the first". Connect: @CariChampion @theLynetteWoodard Learn More: LynetteWoodard.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Stone is a singer, songwriter, actress, and a legend in her own right.  You may remember her song, “Brotha” an anthem to uplift our brothers, sons, and fathers.  Angie Stone has been consistent with creating art that aligns with her soul, black love, and culture. Her new album, "Love Languages" is now available!   Connect: @carichampion @theangiestone Learn More: TheAngieStone.com Listen:  Angie Stone on Spotify Angie Stone on AppleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van Lathan is an established host and media personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Currently, Van resides in Los Angeles and is developing film and television projects. Lathan is the author of Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation, Lathan explains in this episode why he wrote this book and how it helped him exercise some of his own demons. Van and Cari have a heated discussion over the unbalanced attraction men and women have to power.  The Book: Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation Connect: @VanLathan @CariChampion Share your thoughts: @NakedwithCariChampionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Lexi Underwood made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Congrats!  Lexi Underwood is young, gifted, and black, and with the love and support of her family, she is on her way to greatness. Eight years ago after booking her role in, "The Lion King" her family decided to move to LA to further her career. Underwood is just getting started and as she leaves her teenage years behind, she readies herself for a softer life with focused intentions. She is an actress and activist with a clear direction for the work her generation has ahead of them.Connect: @CariChampion @LexiUnderwood Learn More: LexiUnderwood.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memoir is a literary example of being, “Naked” and expressing your story to the page. Jemele Hill recently released her memoir, “Uphill” and she doesn’t hold back, but sometimes truth comes at a cost. They say the truth doesn’t have a temperature, but some of her family members (one in particular) was pretty heated over the stories Hill decided to tell in her debut book. In this episode we discuss the aftermath of living your truth, sharing your story, and being bold enough to do so.  Hill has consistently exhibited her bravery by standing by her words and opinions and you can expect nothing less from her book or this conversation. Learn More: Jemele Hill About the book: Uphill: A Memoir by Jemele Hill Connect: @CariChampion @JemeleHillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Styles P's name is synonymous with the Lox, New York, Hip Hop, and now a healthy lifestyle. Styles didn't grow up vegan/plant-based, but after making small changes over the years, he adopted the lifestyle to transition his health, mind, and energy intentionally. In this episode, Styles elaborates on how he ventured into creating healthier options in the neighborhoods that need them most.  Connect: @StylesP @CariChampion    Learn More: Farmacy For LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: Amanda is currently on The Unlikeable Tour Is Amanda Seales misunderstood or just an unfiltered unapologetic loud voice, and you have to be informed on the topics before you can understand her critiques?  Seales is a Comedian and Common Sense Specialist and the creator of Smart, Funny & Black Radio. She gained her notoriety after making the radical decision to move across the country from New York to California and within four months was cast in HBO’s Insecure as Tiffany Dubois, she also explains how this character came to life. As she continues to grow her online community and within the public eye, it’s not without a little backlash but we have a feeling, she won’t go quietly into the night…in fact, she might just get louder and louder and LOUDER. Get informed: AmandaSeales.com Connect: @CariChampion @AmandaSealesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlight: Jocelyn Bioh received five Tony Award nominations for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Shop. Broadway is evolving. With artists like Michael R Jackson, Jordan E Cooper, and our guest today, Jocelyn Bioh, Broadway is becoming a home for our stories.  As a Harlem native, Bioh was inspired to tell the story of the women we all have encountered, if/when you've ever visited Harlem. The women who feed the neighborhood's economy and provide a quintessential need. Every person who has visited a salon, deeply understands that getting your hair braided; is a well-rounded experience, perhaps even spiritual. Bioh shares this never-been-told intimate transformation with her audiences on Broadway! The play, "Jaja's African Hair Braiding" is now on Broadway with its 2nd extended run till November 19th.   Learn More: Jaja's African Hair Braiding Get Tickets! Connect: @CariChampion @JJBiohSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations with everyone’s favorite Uncle Lil Duval, features casual and in-depth talks about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness amongst new and old celebrity friends. Unlike his work on stage, Uncle Duval taps into a more serious and sensitive side to give life advice, answer any question his guests may have and simply offer words of encouragement and a reminder to never forget to laugh. Welcome to Conversations with Unc, hosted by Comedian Lil Duval. Listen here and subscribe to Conversations with Unc, Hosted by Lil Duval on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Naked with Cari Champion Fans! We want to share a new podcast with Tiffany Cross that we think you'll love - ACross Generations About the show: Tiffany D cross leads ACross Generations, a plainspoken and candid conversation with Black women from different stages in life. Each episode convenes a seasoned elder, a middle-aged, and a younger Black woman to discuss a single topic ranging from changing perspectives on sex to what you wish you knew about money in your 20's to the collective state of our womanhood in these contemporary times. Their unique perspectives through regulatory, provocative, and introspective dialogue that can only come from the safe space that is created by Black women regardless of age. By delving into subjects that affect Black women across generations, this podcast provides a space for commonality, familiarity, honesty, insightful and sage discussions that ween the audience on the oracle that is Black womanhood by broadening perspectives and deepening understanding through wisdom, wit, laughter, tears, and joy. Listen here and subscribe to ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world of mixed messages, the Woman Evolve Podcast is blending faith with contemporary culture and keeping it all the way real! Host Sarah Jakes Roberts and guests will revolutionize the airwaves with down-to-earth convos that’ll edify every aspect of the woman. This show has a distinct way of defying boundaries and reaching those who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and unequivocally evolve. We’re calling out all of our homegirls and a few good fellas to tap in weekly! Listen here and subscribe to Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we get into the summary of today's episode. Cari announces her forthcoming show, "Speak Easy" scheduled to air on CNN Plus this Spring! We are excited and looking forward to sharing more details soon! Today's episode highlights Amber Riley, singer, actress, and humble trailblazer. Amber walks us down her path to stardom, the beginning, and her goals moving forward!Share your story with us @nakedwithcarichampionFollow @carichampion @msamberpriley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.