Awf The Record

Jeannette and Mona

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 ].

  1. 18 HR AGO

    KevOnStage: on Failure, Fame, and Staying Relevant

    What does it actually take to build a creative empire without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Awf The Record, KevOnStage (Kevin Fredericks) gets real about the journey from posting skits online to building a full-scale media company. From viral success to real-life responsibilities, Kevin Fredericks opens up about what people don’t see behind the content. This is not just a conversation about comedy. It is about consistency, marriage, grief, faith, and the pressure of showing up when millions are watching. Kev also shares how he turned content into a business, what it means to lead a team, and why success without alignment can still feel empty. He also gets honest about navigating loss, staying grounded, and evolving as a man, husband, and creator in real time. This episode is a must-watch, especially if you are building something, questioning your next move, or trying to stay true to yourself while leveling up. KEY POINTS How KevOnStage turned content into a full media companyThe real work behind “overnight success” in the creator economyWhy consistency matters more than talentBuilding a business with your spouse and what that really takesThe pressure of leading while still figuring it out yourselfHow grief reshaped his perspective on life and successWhy authenticity is still the biggest currency onlineThe difference between going viral and building something sustainableWhat creators get wrong about monetizing their audience QUOTES  “I wasn’t trying to go viral. I was just trying to be consistent.” – Kevin Fredericks “Grief will sit with you whether you acknowledge it or not.” – Kevin Fredericks “Going viral is not a business model.” – Kevin Fredericks “You don’t need more followers. You need more intention.” – Kevin Fredericks RESOURCES:  Kevin Fredericks Website | www.kevonstage.com IG | @KevOnStage Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    1hr 1min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Is the Golden Age of TV News Over?

    What’s really happening to the news industry and what does it mean for your career? In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reflect on the changing landscape of broadcast journalism, from shrinking opportunities and layoffs to the growing influence of social media and personal platforms. Drawing from their own experiences in the industry, they unpack the tension between traditional media and the new generation of storytelling. This conversation explores the importance of adaptability, building your own platform, and thinking long-term in a rapidly evolving career landscape. While rooted in journalism, the insights apply to anyone navigating change, uncertainty, and growth in their professional life. RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    10 min

  3. 2 APR

    Why Nothing Ever Feels Like Enough

    Why does nothing ever feel like enough even when you’re living the life you once prayed for? In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette and Mona unpack the hidden struggle behind high achievement, success, and constantly chasing the next milestone. From burnout and anxiety to journaling, therapy, and emotional patterns, this conversation gets real about what happens when you keep moving the goalpost and never let yourself feel fulfilled. They open up about the pressure to always want more, the fear of sitting with your thoughts, and why success without gratitude can leave you feeling empty. If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be happy but aren’t, this episode will hit. This is a must-watch for high achievers, creatives, and anyone navigating ambition, anxiety, and personal growth in a world that never tells you to slow down. KEY POINTS Why high achievers struggle to feel satisfied even after reaching their goals“Moving the goalpost” and how it keeps you stuck in a cycle of never enoughThe link between ambition, anxiety, and burnoutWhy gratitude is harder than it sounds when you’re drivenJournaling as a tool for self-awareness and pattern recognitionAvoiding your emotions vs actually processing themThe fear of sitting alone with your thoughtsHow childhood and environment shape emotional patterns Why success without internal work will always feel empty QUOTES  “If you cannot sit in gratitude and understand that you are living a life of abundance… nothing will ever feel like enough.” – Jeannette Reyes “Sometimes I don’t want to sit in my thoughts… I don’t want to process this.” – Mona Kosar Abdi “This is what we prayed for… but you keep moving the goalpost.” – Jeannette Reyes RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    44 min

  4. 31 MAR

    Jodie Taylor's 4-Step Glow Up Strategy to Become Your Next-Level Self

    What does it actually take to glow up and transform your life? In this powerful segment of Awf The Record, Jodie Taylor breaks down the real psychology behind personal transformation, from self-image and confidence to physical changes and social capital. Drawing from concepts like Psycho-Cybernetics, she explains how your internal “self schema” shapes your reality and why true growth requires both internal and external shifts. From practical glow up strategies like fitness, style, and routines to deeper conversations around identity, mindset, and environment, this episode offers a clear roadmap for anyone ready to level up intentionally. If you’re serious about becoming your next version, this is a must-listen. GUEST RESOURCES Jodie Taylor Website: jodiektay.com  Instagram: @jodiektayl TikTok: @jodiektay  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    6 min

  5. 26 MAR

    How To Become THAT Girl: Style, Dating Coaches & The Real Glow Up Formula

    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 creator with over half a million followers, to unpack the strategy behind becoming your highest self. Jodie shares how a devastating season of loss, heartbreak, layoffs, and friendship breakups forced her to completely reevaluate her life. Instead of staying stuck in grief, she built a deliberate blueprint for transformation by focusing on physical confidence, career capital, social capital, and emotional growth. From navigating corporate America as a Black woman to building a powerful personal brand online, Jodie explains why success is not accidental. It is strategic. Their conversation dives into glow-up culture, networking without feeling transactional, building influence in your career, and the surprising role vulnerability plays in relationships and self-development.  As Jodie highlights: “There is no universal definition of what being a baddie is.” Tune in! KEY POINTS  There is no playbook for navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color How grief, layoffs, and heartbreak forced her to rebuild her life intentionallyThe Glow Up framework: physical, social, and career capitalWhy social capital and proximity to powerful networks can change your career trajectoryThe surprising psychology behind confidence, self-image, and physical transformationHow high-achieving women often struggle with vulnerability and emotional expressionThe difference between preferences and real relationship boundariesWhy ambitious women should think strategically about dating, mentorship, and life Jodie explains the biggest mistake people make when trying to reinvent themselves QUOTES  “I’m going to intentionally develop a life of my dreams and find support and strategy behind it.” – Jodie Taylor “A woman who feels like she’s at the bottom of her life is a dangerous woman.” – Jodie Taylor “The people who are the most magnetic are the ones who exist fully and completely as themselves.” – Jodie Taylor “There is no version of me that exists today without going through that season.” – Jodie Taylor GUEST RESOURCES Jodie Taylor Website: jodiektay.com  Instagram: @jodiektayl TikTok: @jodiektay  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    58 min

  6. 24 MAR

    Jay Manuel on The Truth About ANTM Makeovers

    What really happens behind the scenes of reality TV? In this Awf The Record segment, Jay Manuel unpacks the truth behind one of the most talked-about parts of America’s Next Top Model: the makeovers. What began as genuine attempts to help contestants evolve their look quickly turned into something else entirely. As ratings grew and the show became more sensational, makeovers increasingly became storylines designed to create the biggest on-camera reactions. The conversation also explores the pressure inside reality TV production, the fear tactics used to keep talent in line, and how entertainment can blur the line between storytelling and manipulation. It is a revealing look at how reality television is actually made and why some of its most iconic moments were never as spontaneous as they seemed. RESOURCES:  Jay Manuel  Instagram: @mrjaymanuel Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    10 min

  7. 20 MAR

    Jay Manuel: Top Model Scandals, Secrets & The Dark Side Of ANTM

    What really happened behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model? In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes sit down with fashion creative director, TV personality, and former America’s Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel for a raw and revealing conversation about the reality behind one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s. Jay opens up about the renewed public scrutiny surrounding ANTM after the Netflix documentary and social media rewatch culture reignited conversations about the show’s controversial moments. From the infamous photoshoots and makeovers to the power dynamics behind the scenes, Jay shares what it was really like working at the center of one of television’s biggest reality franchises. He discusses his complicated relationship with Tyra Banks, the pressure of working within a massive television production machine, and the decisions he wishes he had handled differently. Jay also reflects on how reality television shaped today’s social media culture, where identity, narrative, and public perception are constantly curated and manipulated. Beyond the controversy, the conversation dives into Jay’s career in fashion, his experiences navigating fame, and the deeper cultural impact of Top Model during a time when diversity in fashion and television looked very different from what it does today. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on reality TV, fame, and the blurred line between entertainment and truth. KEY POINTS Jay responds to the renewed criticism of America’s Next Top ModelWhat really happened behind the scenes of the controversial ANTM momentsThe complicated power dynamics between production, networks, and talentJay’s relationship with Tyra Banks and how it evolved over the yearsWhy reality TV editing can drastically change public perceptionThe pressures and toxicity that can exist inside major television productionsHow early reality TV helped shape today’s social media cultureJay’s reflections on what he would handle differently todayThe lasting cultural impact of ANTM on fashion, television, and representation QUOTES  “Reality TV is not real. And yet reality television has morphed into reality.” – Jay Manuel “Fame is not a real thing.” – Jay Manuel “We were assigning identities to people.” – Jay Manuel “Reality television was just the rehearsal for how everyone lives online now.” – Jay Manuel RESOURCES:  Jay Manuel  Instagram: @mrjaymanuel Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    1hr 3min

  8. 17 MAR

    Why Being Sexy Feels So Uncomfortable for Women

    Can confidence actually be learned? In this Awf The Record segment, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi unpack a surprising lesson from a posing class that completely changed how they think about confidence, presence, and what it means to feel sexy. What started as a simple lesson on red carpet posing quickly turned into a deeper conversation about how women are taught to shrink themselves, move quickly, and seek validation. The hosts reflect on how slowing down, owning your space, and embracing vulnerability can transform the way you show up in photos, conversations, and life. They also share personal stories about growing up in religious environments where being perceived as sexy felt shameful, and how those messages can follow women into adulthood. If you have ever struggled with confidence, body language, or feeling comfortable in your own presence, this conversation might change the way you see yourself. RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  @msnewslady  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com  Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

    10 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jeannette and Mona
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Awf The Record
  • Show Website
    Awf The Record

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