Two Personal with Joy Taylor

Joy and Hayley are back from the 4th of July with stories to tell, starting with a campsite "Karen" who tried to police everyone's music and ending with a real conversation about identity and history. Along the way: is everyone over parenting in 2026?  Cardi B gives Black Americans their flowers on CNN, and the girls give their honest take on the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce "American royal wedd...

Melissa Fredericks, the woman behind Kev on Stage Studios, steps out solo for what may be her first-ever podcast appearance without her husband. Joy Taylor pulls back the curtain on who Melissa really is: a rule-follower navigating the lawless world of entrepreneurship, a mother of two Black boys, a woman interrogating her faith, and someone quietly trying to find her footing in a brand new chapte...

Joy flies solo this week with stories from her trip through France, a breakdown of what Cannes Lions is really like for creators and brands, BET Awards reactions, and her now-viral take on why men having female friends is a green flag. She closes with a Never Two Personal segment on the best moments of her life heading into 40.   00:00 France & Cannes recap 04:38 Cannes Lions strategy and...

Joy Taylor sits down with Valeisha Butterfield, Obama administration alum, Recording Academy's first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and founder of Seed Media. Get ready for a raw, wide-ranging conversation on audacity, the death of humility, entrepreneurship, dating post-divorce (with a hiking story that will have you screaming), sisterhood, and what it means to be a Black woman in...

Joy Taylor is bringing all the opinions this week. She breaks down the NYT's viral 8,000-word profile on AI actress Tilly Norwood and explains why she's unbothered. AI doesn't scare her in the creative space, full stop.  Then she gets into the essay going around about what actually destroys female friendships (quiet dishonesty, not big betrayals), and why being confrontational is actually a f...

Kalen Allen joins Joy Taylor for a vulnerable conversation about growing up queer in Kansas, finding fame through viral videos, working with Ellen, navigating Hollywood, and learning how to build a life rooted in joy instead of proving people wrong.   0:00 – Welcome Kalen Allen + the Interstellar Detour 3:53 – Turning 30 and Letting Go of Old Personas 7:00 – The Real Reason...

Joy Taylor discusses Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire and what society expects from the ultra wealthy. She also addresses the continued attacks against Michelle Obama following controversial comments made after a UFC event at the White House, and unpacks why Rick Ross flying commercial shouldn't be a scandal. Plus, Joy answers this week's Never Two Personal question: Is it okay fo...

MJ Acosta-Ruiz joins Joy Taylor for one of their most personal conversations yet. The longtime friends discuss the pressure of succeeding as Black and Latina women in sports media, navigating burnout while building successful careers, and unlearning the perfectionism and people-pleasing habits that many women inherit from childhood. MJ opens up about balancing multiple high-profile roles across ES...

In this solo episode of Two Personal , Joy Taylor dives into one of the stories she believes should concern all of us: the Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes controversy, and what it reveals about the state of journalism, media integrity, and truth in today's world. Joy also discusses the complicated conversations surrounding the Diddy and Daphne Joy controversy, the importance of protecting your relatio...

Jameela Jamil joins Joy Taylor for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, women's safety, feminism, and the hidden toll constant stress takes on the nervous system. Jameela shares her experience recovering from a recent traumatic attack, the nervous system shutdown that followed, and the lessons she's learned about PTSD, rage, and survival. Together, she and Joy discuss patriarchy, women's...

Joy Taylor tackles the ongoing debate around "girlboss" culture and the pressure women face to excel in every area of life. She discusses ambition, workplace expectations, feminism, motherhood, sacrifice, and why the idea of having it all at the same time may be one of the biggest myths women are sold. Plus, a Never Two Personal question about navigating comparison and respect in a relationship. S...

Kayla Nicole joins Joy Taylor for a raw conversation about navigating internet criticism, public perception, career reinvention, and building confidence in the spotlight. They discuss podcasting, media careers, going viral with Toni Braxton, Special Forces, creator culture, online narratives, and the challenge of defining yourself beyond public opinion. This episode is about identity, resilience,...

The NAACP launched a campaign urging Black athletes and consumers to boycott public universities in states accused of limiting Black voting representation, but Joy Taylor believes the conversation is more complicated than people want to admit. In this solo episode, Joy breaks down the economic reality behind college athletics, NIL money, generational wealth, and why asking young athletes to sacrif...

Tone Bell joins Joy Taylor for an honest conversation about stand-up comedy, relationships, chasing success, and the grind behind building a career in entertainment. Tone opens up about starting comedy at 15 years old, working regular jobs before fully betting on himself, navigating breakups and marriage, and why his wife has become his safe place away from the pressures of life on the road and in...

Joy Taylor gets personal about motherhood, pregnancy, parenting pressure, and the unrealistic expectations women face. From breastfeeding conversations to public opinion around parenting choices, Joy explains why every woman’s journey is different and why people need to stop treating motherhood like public property. She also discusses maternal mortality, societal pressure on women, and the impossi...

Joy Taylor and Rosie Acosta explore meditation, emotional intelligence, spirituality, technology, self trust, and the growing feeling of disconnection in modern life. Together, they unpack how overstimulation, social media, and the loss of real human interaction are affecting our relationships, mental health, and ability to connect with ourselves and others. From mindfulness practices to emotional...

Joy Taylor gets personal about spending over 20 years in the public eye and the reality of having strangers constantly comment on your body, appearance, and health. In this solo episode, Joy opens up about aging, weight fluctuations, stress, wellness trends, therapy, and learning to embrace softness instead of constantly trying to “fix” herself. After recent bloodwork revealed extremely high stres...

This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Kirbie Johnson for an honest conversation about beauty standards, aging, body image, and the pressure women face in the public eye. They unpack weight loss culture, purity culture, millennial aging, social conditioning, patriarchy, motherhood expectations, skincare trends aimed at children, and the unrealistic image of femininity many women grew...

Joy Taylor walks through the history of voter suppression, from post-Civil War barriers to the Voting Rights Act, and explains how recent decisions are reshaping the way voting power is protected today. Joy also addresses the growing sense of political apathy and why disengagement has real consequences, especially for communities that have historically had to fight to be heard. This conversation i...

Joy Taylor sits down with Marcus Black for an honest conversation about marriage, relationships, and accountability. They discuss what it means to choose a partner with intention, why emotional safety matters, and how many people enter relationships without fully understanding the commitment they are making. The episode also explores communication, expectations, and the role of personal responsibi...

Joy dives into the headlines surrounding Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, using the moment to unpack a deeper conversation about cheating, accountability, and why people romanticize public relationships. She shares her personal experiences and makes it clear she has zero tolerance for cheating, emphasizing the importance of recognizing patterns over believing promises. Plus, this week’s Neve...

This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Azar Farideh for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Azar shares her experience growing up in and ultimately escaping a cult, opening up about the realities of what she endured, how she survived, and what it took to rebuild her life after. She speaks candidly about the trauma that followed, the challenges of navigating relationships, an...

Joy Taylor breaks down two heavy but necessary conversations shaping today’s reality. She unpacks a disturbing investigation into online communities that enable and normalize violence, and challenges the role digital platforms play in allowing this content to exist and spread. Joy also reflects on a recent tragic case that highlights the ongoing dangers of domestic violence, even in situations tha...

Joy Taylor sits down with Sahar Khorram for a candid conversation on the realities of modern womanhood. From breaking down the stigma around prenups to opening up about surrogacy, fertility, and the journey to motherhood, this episode explores the emotional and practical decisions women face today. They also touch on balancing career and family, maintaining identity, and briefly reflect on the glo...

In this solo episode, Joy Taylor opens up about grief, both the loss of someone close to her and the emotional process of letting go of the person she once was. Grief is not always limited to losing others. It can also come from life changes, personal growth, and the realization that you are no longer the same person you used to be. Joy reflects on navigating loss, identity, and change, while also...