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Almost a year later, Sinners is still unforgettable, and Wunmi Mosaku’s Annie stole our hearts. But behind the performance was a woman navigating first-time motherhood, career crossroads, and big life choices. 

On today’s episode, Christiana talks to Oscar-nominated Wunmi about her maternity brand Iyadé, self care, and lessons from a career-defining role.

Wunmi’s maternity brand’s website:.iyadebywunmi.com

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00:36 Wunmi’s Oscar nomination

03:40 “Sinners” and how playing Annie changed Wunmi’s life 

08:40 Why Annie resonates with audiences 

14:57 Loving yourself 

18:45 Wunmi’s Golden Globe pregnancy announcement 

24:04 Creating Iyadé, a maternity clothing brand 

29:55 Being careful about who and what you invite in 

38:43 Admiring Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan’s acting

42:35 Self care 
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Astrology is everywhere, blending spirituality, social media, and even AI apps that promise to read your future. 

Today, Christiana speaks with astrology historian, Margaret Gaida, to understand how astrology shapes love, culture, and the hidden inequalities of the cosmic world.

Margaret’s website: mghsci.wordpress.com/dissertation

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02:20 Astrology in the East vs. West 

03:30 Astrological predictions throughout history 

07:45 The mothers of astrology 

12:45 Why women and LGBTQ+ communities are attracted to astrology 

18:32 Astrology and science 

23:48 Big Zodiac, tech and AI

29:31 White influencers and astrology  

41:04 “Space racism” and dating 

44:50 Individualism vs. communities 

47:40 The future of astrology in America 
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When Rachel Lindsay said yes to being on The Bachelor, she had no clue what she was getting herself into. Since then, she has gone from practicing lawyer, to The First Black Bachelorette, to media personality and author. 

Today, Christiana and Rachel talk about Black women on reality TV and how she helped change the genre. 

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Jeff Hiller was 49 when he won his first Emmy but, despite what many people think, he didn’t just come out of nowhere. He was a working comedian and actor for years before landing his breakout role on HBO’s Somebody Somewhere.

On today’s episode, Christiana talks to Jeff about his book “Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success” and why none of us seem to feel like we’re adulting right.  

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Disney Adults are some of the most fascinating, layered, and hated subcultures in contemporary American life. 

Today, Christiana speaks with Robbie Whelan, author of the forthcoming book House of Mouse, to understand the world of Disney Adults. 

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