The Secret Lives of Black Women

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Join close friends Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino on their hunt for the ‘secrets’ that have helped black women flourish through the bullsh*t. They connect with guests over shared experiences by wading through everything from sex and self-care to rage and anxiety. Each conversation centers on creating a space for joy with some newfound besties while asking: how do the black women we admire stay incredibly phenomenal?

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  • strongereveryday1122
    When are yall coming back?!
    I absolutely love this podcast and enjoyed listening to the both of you. Your content is excellent and got me through my commutes to work and and work days. Please come back!
  • Zzzzzz1119
    Love
    Love this podcast
  • Shay Danay
    Empowering and Liberating podcast
    I was specifically looking for a podcast ran by black women that was going to speak to my mind, spirit and heart. I came across this podcast this year and couldn’t stop listening! I absolutely LOVE this podcast. It brings me clarity, perspective, peace, hope, joy and inspiration. The fact this is a platform created by black women for black women makes me cherish this even more. The raw, realness and authenticity of Charla and Lauren made this show so relatable. They created a space for black women from every possible background you could think of to express themselves and educate its listeners. This podcast was an ultimate game changer for me and empowering me to love myself fully as a black woman and to show more love and support to my fellow black women. I hope they create new episodes. ❤️
  • elieden3
    Podcast
    Great show but what makes it hard to listen to is the girl with the fried voice!! It’s sooooooo Irritating she trying to sound like a Kardashian?? proper English is one thing but that fried voice please I couldn’t continue to listen
  • Amari ❗️
    Such a great podcast!
    I really enjoy listening to this podcast on days when I don’t just want to fill my head with music but instead enhance my mind in ways I didn’t even know i needed too! I am just grateful these two stepped out & made such a great podcast. I have been flipping through the various episodes for about 2 months now! & everyday I learn something new. Thank you both so so much . You all have really made a mark in my life .
  • Mr.Bob Dobalina
    Black supremacists
    Hey look at me I’m black. Everything is about the color of my skin
  • fit it !
    Good job ladies
    I really enjoy this show. Thank you ladies
  • Mahrahem
    🌟
    This show is so special! I was catching up on episodes and was so sad to hear the season finale announcement. So excited for your future projects, despite the bittersweet feelings. Thank you both for your voices. 💛
  • chicago 13
    Please do not end
    I have this show . It’s nice to hear positive thoughts from black woman. We need more shows like this. I can not wait to see your new project. Thank you
  • kareykareylou
    This is EVERYTHING
    Wish the season hadn’t ended during this pandemic/BLM but I’m listening to back episodes to keep me going. This is EVERYTHING particularly as a black woman who just moved from Atlanta to a new predominantly white city. I desperately needed to hear black women’s voices. Thank you!
  • The only Steph
    Like
    I love and live for this show. So far, I am technically on the 2nd podcast. You all use “like” as a conjunction word and your statements sounds as though you’re questioning your thoughts. The topic is great! I love you all.
  • rayofsunshine99
    Healing our black souls together
    I found this podcast to listen to at work and I wanted something that spoke to my soul. This is a podcast for any black woman who needs direction or just something that speaks to them. I love this podcast because they don’t sugar coat anything it’s all truth. And they don’t make you feel bad about being Black they empower you as they should! And it helps you connect with other black women that are doctors, activists, authors, professors, actors, and comedians etc... The more mentors the better and I feel I know them. It is a podcast that speaks to all ages colleges students, moms, grandmas, aunts. Where ever you are in life this podcast will help you breathe take in and you will feel so refreshed. I laugh with them and cried! I listen to this every where!! Thanks for highlighting black women in a world and technology age that shuts us out and makes us work harder to showcase our talent, art, and culture that we created centuries ago!! I don’t know where I’d be with out this podcast. And so sad it is leaving but chapters end so new chapters can start and I will forever miss this podcast.
  • SashyAshby
    Thank you!
    I have loved this podcast so much. Thank you for centering and uplifting Black women. I am so sad that the podcast is over. Be well! Do more good things!
  • Bianca$20
    ❤️
    I love you all. I feel like a little sister. I love the open ended perspective that has been provided from every episode. I’ve learned sooo much and so sad to see you all go.
  • Pat-tat-tat
    Thank you!
    This podcast gave me life this past year. Thank you so much. It was great listening and learning and I found both voices soothing and easy to listen.
  • V_BOS
    So sad to see you go! 💔
    I just discovered this podcast about a month or so ago and I am so sad to see you two go. As you mentioned, I will continue to revisit the interviews over and over. Each guest had this quiet confidence that I’m working on cultivating in my own life. Charla, your openness about your journey around abundance and it’s connection to a history of lack resonated so strongly. I too grew up poor. I recently had a major breakthrough around abundance, the scarcity mindset and it’s connection to poverty. Standing ovation to both of you for a job well done! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
  • bux3000
    Total admiration ❤️
    I got choked up today because I am sad this is ending...however, I’ve loved this so much and I so happy that it is up and onward for you two! I started listening to check my white privilege and, in this political climate, I knew I had to do more listening to make sure I was voting like a black woman in 2020 (since I’m in Alabama now and ‘we’ white women are really messing it all up totally). But really I learned so much more about myself and how much incredible education I was missing I from all your amazing guests. I mean, investing? Yes. Therapy? Absolutely. I have New Orleans roots and I was struck on how much I could relate but at the same time be so unaware. Thank you so much for letting me listen ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭 For anyone who hasn’t listened to this, it is timeless and topic specific LISTEN TO THESE SMART WOMEN ASAP 💜
  • A submarine
    Unique and much needed
    This podcast brings me so much joy and I love that they discuss the unique and quite unknown topics and issues pertaining to black women and really do a deep dive into them with a positive spirit. Amazing show keep it up girls!
  • Justus Jermaine
    Black Women and Clothing
    I recall in high school they began the dress code checks. More often times than not, black girls were always sent to the office to change their clothes. I knew that this was wrong, so thank you for your insight onto fashion as it relates to the black woman’s body
  • melissa.ann.83
    Thank you!
    I listened to your 1st episode and it’s sooooo on point. Black women across AmeriKKKa need to hear this!!! Especially now with the COVID-19 crisis and exacerbating the health disparities of black and brown people. We need a united voice to pressure the powers that be. Great show ladies!!!!
  • 🐢✔️
    Needed this
    I found this podcast & literally started from Season 1 & all the way to the current Season 3 episode. Best podcast & speaks to some many things that I’m currently going through in my life & opens the conversation for that I need to have with myself & others 💯 Truly thanking you both for this podcast
  • MMP-2
    Episode 24 is a hopeful blessing!
    I love this podcast and am so glad to have heard of it on Jen Hatmaker’s podcast. This episode with Dr. Melina Abdullah was rich and hopeful! A message I needed to hear just at this moment. Thank you ladies! Black women rock! Keep up the good work! - A Faithful Listener
  • jbenji_14
    A gift- fills my spirit every time
    I love this show. Whenever I’m feeling discouraged I listen and it fills me up!
  • hajja stacey
    Dr Renee Horton
    Hearing Dr Horton talk about her light brought me to tears at work. Awesome interview.
  • amberly3000
    I feel like I know them!
    Just found them about a month ago and I’m just about done binge-listening. The topics are specific to Black women but also touches on life in general. The topics are wide and the guests are just as laid back and open. I love that the hosts don’t pretend to know everything and ask guests the right questions to open them up more.
  • Wandisima
    Best podcast
    I honestly look forward to listening to you guys. It's truly helping me go through this stage in life, your late 20's. Thank you for being so real!
  • L grumley
    Newbie and loving it!
    I’m just discovering the world of listening to podcasts and this one has me convinced to continue. I can relate in so many ways even as a 40 something year old Gma. The first episode had me feeling like I was in the room participating in the conversation. I love the realness and the encouragement. Great job!
  • LaLaMission
    Thank you for creating this podcast
    So grateful for this podcast!
  • Free Choice Always
    Y’all Tried
    2 non American black women who talk white 🙄. How can I relate & not get annoyed. I'm disappointed this was promoted on my podcast I subscribed to.
  • MyShell213
    My new faves!!!
    Omg I was just looking for a new podcast to fall asleep to and I decided to try TSLBW and ended up listening to 3 episodes... I had to get up and get some water #drinkwaterandmindyobusiness!!! This podcast is EVERYTHING and MORE!!! Thank you my queens for blessing us with all the black girl vibes!!!! Mimi
  • LibraFab
    EVERYTHING
    This podcast is everything! The show is informative, motivational, and eye opening all while staying down to earth. I especially love when y’all are able to get personal with your guests. I’m so thankful for you ladies and what you bring to this platform for women “like us”.
  • NHH17
    Yes, YEs, YESSSSSSSSSS
    This podcast is amazing! I’m really looking forward to the content that they'll continue to put out. I feel like this is a conversation I have had with so many black women in corporate America.
  • Yunis demetria
    I need y’all everyday
    This podcast is nothing short of amazing. You all talk about real things we think about. Is there anyway y’all could do a show a day? I really love this podcast!!
  • justme_jeez
    love it
    relatable, so validating
  • History as a story
    A White Lady Review
    I started listening to this podcast sort of intrigued to see what goes on in the “Secret Lives of Black Women.” I was expecting pop culture references that I didn’t understand, or talks about racial inequality and the patriarchy. I didn’t expect how wholesome this whole show is. So much self-love and healthy boundaries and humor. It’s a beautiful show that everyone should listen to. I am so excited for the next season!
  • Sarah_Eight
    Racist
    If there was a show for white people, it would be racist. How is this not? This is a double standard and it’s wrong.
  • BossladieJ
    Embracing our blackness
    Being a black woman from the Caribbean, I love the concept and the messages your podcast brings to all black females from all over the world. I enjoy the guests and I take notes from each podcast and use it in my everyday life. I would one day love to be a regular guest on your show. Just to share my view as a regular person without any celebrity background. Mother, wife, daughter and sister
  • Virtuous1D
    Good Podcast
    I love the content but I have such a hard time getting passed Lauren’s voice. I feel like I’m listening to those Kardashians.😫
  • ReSee1619
    Thank you!
    Great podcast! I really appreciate the honesty and the “struggle” to express how complicated it is to explain what life is like as a black woman. Looking forward to more guests & topics!
  • malibuCab
    Grateful for the Affirmation & Inspiration
    The podcast I didn’t know I needed. Thank you Charla & Lauren! Each time I tune in I know I’m in for powerful insight along with some good humor about the trials and triumphs of black womanhood. I love listening to the hosts reflect and share from their experiences, and deeply appreciate the thoughtful questions they pose to their guests who represent diverse backgrounds, careers, and perspectives. Y’all do yourselves a favor, stop reading this review and get to listening! Getchalife!
  • k'nish
    Loved it!
    I am not the type of person that writes reviews. But this episode was so good it made me feel as if I was in the room with all of you. I recently lost my mom and realized that I’m dealing with depression and anxiety so instead of going to counseling again I decided to take care of myself in my own way. I started listening to these podcasts and found that a lot of people out there have a similar story that I do. Also I realized that I’m not so alone in the way that I think. There’ve been a number of topics that’s the first time I’ve ever heard these concepts it makes me research them makes me wanna understand things more thank you all for that. Right now every day is different some days are hard some days are easy but they’re different and I’m still trying to get used to it. With my mom gone. So thank you for having this podcast and thank you for not making me feel so alone continue to make me laugh and bring my thoughts to a better place and teach me with all these new concepts you all are bringing to light about me as a black woman in the world that I reside in. Next review I’ll try to leave some more helpful comments but this one I just wanted to say thank you. Tinasha
  • MissyM13
    The conversations that were long overdue
    I found this podcast while at work one day and could honestly relate to EVERY SINGLE THING these women are talking about. I have been telling all my friends about this show so they can listen too. They talk about topics that I’m sure all black women can relate to. Love it.
  • Natalie
    A gem
    Although they’re not much older than me, I feel like I’m hiding under my older sister’s bed when her friends come over.
  • Margaux Burke
    Sisterly Love
    I’ve been listening since episode 2 and this podcast couldn’t have come at a better time on my life. They have insightful yet easy going conversations with black women. Said women along with the hosts share their stories and wisdom along with loving sisterly antidotes. I actually refresh my podcast page on Wednesdays just READY for them haha. Oh I also LOVE at the beginning how they have the highlight quotes from the guest that gives you a taste of what the show is going to be. LOVE!! 💖💖💖
  • Esha Babie
    I like the podcast but I don't love it.....Yet!
    I like this podcast and there is a potential me to fall in love with the podcast. I just hate when Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino sinnngs and draaaag their words. Idk, but it's a little annoying and I'm not excellent to listen to new episodes because of it. Sigh... but I'm a believer of supporting black women and maybe I will get use to how they pronounced their words and form of speaking. But it's annoying. God bless!
  • Light Skin w Braids Selflove
    Wow!
    Love. Sis!! This podcast has me hooked. I have to say in the first ever podcast review that Ive ever written; the honesty, the rawness, the comfort, humility, beauty, realness, love, positivity from this podcast is AMAZING! Listening to Xosha and Jamilah and the beautiful representation of talent and blackness and black women.. I am obsessed and really feeling like Im sitting in a room with my Sisters talking.. openly communicating about being a black women. Like you get it! Yall get it completely.. being a black women. It feels good to hear there are women who honestly understand and think in the same experiences as me. Keep up the good work! You Two Ladies Are Amazing, Talented and Beautiful. Do ya thang Lovelies
  • divinetb
    The best
    I really love this podcast! It’s so real and relatable. I’ve told everyone I know about it
  • Devrai_
    Thank you!
    Thank you for this podcast! Absolutely speaks to me!
  • dzimz
    INSPIRED CONVERSATIONS
    Y A S L A D I E S PREACH! I love how you two lead with ease and dive into these conversations. Being vulnerable and showing up as you are in something I admire most about you two! The topics are real & guests are insightful and each episode sparks inspiration and thought and I leave encouraged and seen! Sharing with everyone x thank you!
  • Elby Savage
    Thank you
    I didn’t trust it. I didn’t believe that this would be a podcast that can speak to me. I was completely wrong. These ladies (hosts and guests) speak for my age range, my soul, and my expectations. I truly appreciate y’all. Thank you.
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