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Awf The Record

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Recorded in United States of AmericaAbout United States of AmericaEnglishSociety & Culture
In a podcast that lives up to its name, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes go “Awf the Record” with industry disruptors and cultural tastemakers, bringing you candid conversations that reflect the dynamic intersection of media, culture, and society . It’s a show that lives between the news of the day and the group chat. [Awf- Thuh- Rekərd ].

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  1. [Go Awf] Recho Omondi on Why She Stopped Giving Her Work Away for Free

    Send us Fan Mail Recho Omondi did not build The Cutting Room Floor overnight. She built it through years of unpaid work, uncertainty, live events, viral episodes, creative convicti…

    S4 E2212:12
  2. The $55K Job Post That Blew Up Her Business — and Made It Bigger | Recho Omondi, The Cutting Room Floor

    Send us Fan Mail Recho Omondi did not build The Cutting Room Floor overnight. She built it through years of unpaid work, uncertainty, live events, viral episodes, creative convicti…

    S4 E2201:07:01
  3. [Rewind] How To Become THAT Girl: Style, Dating Coaches & The Real Glow Up Formula

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Jodie Taylor, corporate strategist, DEI leader at Sony Music, and digital crea…

    S4 E2158:25
  4. [Go Awf] Scot Louie on TikTok Trends, Personal Style & Buying Belonging

    Send us Fan Mail Scot Louie has no problem saying what everyone else is thinking: fashion has been TikTokified. In this segment, Scot joins Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi to u…

    S409:25
  5. Hollywood's Diva Director Teaches Taste, Trends & Timeless Style | Scot Louie

    Send us Fan Mail Celebrity stylist and self-proclaimed Director of the Divas Scot Louie is taking the group chat to fashion school. In this episode of Awf The Record, Scot joins Je…

    S4 E2001:01:51
  6. [Go Awf] Cari Champion on Sexism, First Take & The Boys’ Club

    Send us Fan Mail Cari Champion knew what it felt like to be watched, judged, and picked apart before she was ever fully allowed to speak. In this segment, Cari opens up about her t…

    S4 E1906:17
  7. Cari Champion on ESPN's Boys Club, Public Criticism & Breaking Barriers

    Send us Fan Mail Cari Champion has never been afraid to speak her mind, even when the room made it clear she was supposed to stay quiet. In this episode of Awf The Record, Cari joi…

    S4 E1946:06
  8. [Go Awf] Kennedy Ryan on Why Publishing Keeps Underestimating Black Women

    Send us Fan Mail Kennedy Ryan knows exactly who she’s writing for, and she refuses to let publishing’s outdated assumptions shrink that vision. In this segment, Kennedy opens up ab…

    S4 E1806:12
  9. NYT Bestselling Author Kennedy Ryan: Black Love, Romance & "The Bar Is in Hell"

    Send us Fan Mail New York Times bestselling author Kennedy Ryan is not just writing romance. She is writing Black women into love stories where they are centered, desired, protecte…

    S4 E1801:01:20
  10. [Rewind] The Secret to Building Habits That Actually Stick

    Send us Fan Mail This episode originally aired on 04/14/2026 What does it really take to rebrand your life? In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona and Jeannette sit down with Les,…

    45:08
  11. [Rewind] Ivy League Dating Coach: This Habit Separates Rich Men From Broke Men

    Send us Fan Mail This episode originally aired on 04/10/2026 Dating isn’t just about having chemistry or “vibes”—it’s actually data. In this eye-opening episode of Awf The Record…

    S4 E1647:35
  12. [Go Awf] Top Etiquette Expert Reveals Habits That Make You Instantly More Confident

    Send us Fan Mail Etiquette is not about being stiff, fake, or elitist. It is about knowing how to move through a room, make people feel seen, and carry yourself with confidence. In…

    S4 E1509:37
  13. Top Etiquette Expert: The Signals You're Sending That Are Costing You

    Send us Fan Mail “Etiquette, and the concept behind it, is accessible, and it's for everyone.” – Elaine Swann In this episode of Awf The Record, Elaine joins Jeannette Reyes and Mo…

    S4 E1557:01
  14. [Go Awf] WeezyWTF on Sex, Shame & Why Marriage Still Validates Women

    Send us Fan Mail WeezyWTF gets honest about shame, sexuality, marriage, and the rules society still places on women. She reflects on growing up confident enough to reject outside j…

    S4 E1407:27
  15. I turned down $300K | WeezyWTF on Sex, Open Relationships & Building a Media Empire

    Send us Fan Mail How do you build a multimillion-dollar brand without watering yourself down? In this episode of Awf The Record, podcast powerhouse and entrepreneur WeezyWTF joins…

    S4 E1401:32:52
  16. [Go Awf] Christiana Mbakwe Medina on Diddy, Tyra Banks & 2000s Hustle Culture

    Send us Fan Mail In this segment, Christiana Mebakwe Medina breaks down why our cultural standards around fame, work, and accountability have shifted since the 2000s. From Making t…

    S4 E1305:59
  17. The Death Of Celebrity Mystique: What Bad Bunny, Beyoncé & The Kardashians Reveal About Modern Fame

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Awf the Record, culture critic and Pop Syllabus creator Christiana Mbakwe Medina joins Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes for a sharp, layered…

    S4 E1301:08:46
  18. [Go Awf] Laura Coates on Why She Left Prosecution

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful segment, Laura Coates opens up about her time as a federal prosecutor and the complicated reality of pursuing justice from inside the system. She…

    S4 E1207:22
  19. Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough Anymore | CNN Anchor Laura Coates

    Send us Fan Mail On today’s Awf The Record, CNN anchor, attorney, and legal analyst Laura Coates joins the group chat for a powerful conversation about purpose, pivots, and what it…

    S4 E1245:06
  20. [Go Awf] Jaz Turner on the Messy Middle of Becoming Your Best Self

    Send us Fan Mail In this segment, Jaz Turner gets honest about the “messy middle” of self-growth, the part that does not look like green juice, Pilates, or a perfectly curated morn…

    S4 E1109:27
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