That Part

45 Lemons

That Part is the signature podcast from 45 Lemons, also known as the culture company. Hosted by co-founders Naa Yirenkyi and Verta Maloney, the show is a bold and liberatory space where culture, creativity, systems, and Gen X realness come together. In each episode, Naa and Verta unpack the mess and the magic of being: as leaders, as creators, as women, and as humans just trying to make it. They invite listeners to unlearn what no longer serves, imagine what’s possible, and build something freer, wiser, and more whole. The podcast is rooted in truth-telling, clarity, and ancestral wisdom. Each episode features segments like: What We’re Holding – current events and real lifeThe Juice – deep dives into culture, business, tech, and liberationThat Part – mic-drop moments and community truthsThe Fix – listener dilemmas and practical insightsVitamin C – a closing dose of nourishment, clarity, or care

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Things We Don't Say Out Loud

    This episode is for anyone who has learned to read the room before speaking, who knows the truth before it is ever named, and who has carried wisdom quietly to survive. In Episode 7, Verta and Naa explore the power and cost of silence. From workplaces where “professionalism” replaces honesty, to families and communities where certain truths are never spoken, they unpack how silence can function as strategy, safety, resistance, and harm. They reflect on the unspoken knowledge Black women carry, the emotional labor of discernment, and what happens when silence becomes the culture instead of the choice. From being performance reviewed out instead of given real feedback, to ghosting ourselves in order to belong, this episode examines how unaddressed truths shape our bodies, our leadership, and our relationships. They also ask what it looks like to speak with intention rather than fear. To choose silence when it protects us, and to speak when truth is required for healing and accountability. Because not everything sacred has to be said. But some things need air to breathe. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    58 min

  2. 7 JAN

    Joy Is a KPI

    This episode is for anyone who knows something is off when the work gets done but the joy is gone. In Episode 6, verta and Naa make the case for joy as a real metric, not a soft add-on or a vibes-only bonus. They unpack why joy has been squeezed out of so many workplaces and lives, and what it costs us when productivity is the only acceptable emotion. From the difference between happiness and joy, to who actually gets permission to be joyful, they explore how creativity, laughter, and delight are not distractions but essential indicators of wellness. At work and beyond. They also talk honestly about burnout, overfunctioning, and what it takes to build lives where joy is part of the infrastructure, not the reward at the end. Because you can’t track joy in Jira. But you can always feel when it’s gone. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    54 min

  3. 04/12/2025

    Pick Up the Phone: Relearning Connection at Work ... and Beyond

    This one’s for anyone tired of being left on read—in the group chat, in the meeting, or in real life. In Episode 5, Verta and Naa explore how “not my problem” energy became the norm and what it’s costing us. From unread emails to sitting next to someone who won’t name the issue they have with you, they unpack how burnout, fear, and digital convenience have quietly made us worse teammates—and sometimes worse humans. They also ask: What would it look like to bring care back to work, not as a performance, but as a practice? Their answer lives in third spaces, intergenerational grace, and the ten seconds of courage it takes to simply check in. Because liberation isn’t about doing everything alone. It’s about building systems that remind us we never had to. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    56 min

  4. 13/11/2025

    Liberation Is a Strategy

    In Episode 4, Verta and Naa unpack what liberation looks like when it is not just a dream or a destination, but a strategy. A lived practice. A choice. From global shifts in leadership to the quiet decisions in your daily calendar, this conversation traces the ways Black women around the world are modeling new ways of living, working, and leading. They explore liberation as rest, rhythm, refusal, and redesign. From saying no without guilt to trusting ease as strategic, this episode is about softening the grind and reclaiming the moments that make life feel more whole. Verta and Naa reflect on their own practices of liberation, from travel and rest to family legacies, and offer questions for you to consider as you design your own freedom. Whether you are working, resting, caregiving, or creating something new, this episode is a reminder that you do not have to wait for permission. Liberation is not just a vibe. It is a viable way to move through the world. And it starts with how you live your life, right now. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    56 min

  5. 13/10/2025

    Black Women Been Told Y’all: The Canaries in the Coal Mine

    In this episode, Verta and Naa sit down with the brilliant Jihan Johnston-McGlotten, a Black woman navigating nine months of unemployment after a layoff. Together, they unpack what it means to be pushed out of the workforce while still holding on to creativity, clarity, and community. They explore the deeper truths behind layoffs, the pressure to produce, and the silence that often follows when Black women speak up. From systems that gaslight to the gut instincts that guide us, this is an honest conversation about being the early warning signal — and the brilliance that comes when we choose ourselves anyway. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    58 min

  6. 05/09/2025

    This Job Is Not Your Whole Story

    In this episode of That Part, Verta and Naa unpack the ways work can swallow our sense of self — especially for Black women. They talk about detaching worth from output, grieving professional betrayal, and reclaiming identity beyond our job titles. From stats to side-eyes, from layoffs to liberation, this episode reminds us that rest is not quitting and your story is bigger than your resume. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    49 min

  7. 30/07/2025

    Welcome to That Part

    In this debut episode, Verta Maloney and Naa Yirenkyi introduce That Part — a podcast rooted in truth-telling, tenderness, and cultural clarity.  They share how they met, why they founded 45 Lemons, and what inspired the name That Part. You’ll also hear a bite-sized version of every segment: What We’re Holding — a current moment that’s sitting in our spiritsThe Juice — a deeper cultural or systemic conversationThat Part — the mic-drop truthThe Fix — a real-life dilemma meets real life insightsVitamin C — a closing dose of care, clarity, or creativityThis episode is a welcome mat, a mic drop, and an invitation to come through. We’re so glad you’re here. 🎧 New episodes drop monthly (for now) 📻 Catch us Tuesdays at 7AM & 7PM ET on Dreamvisions 7 Radio 📲 Subscribe, rate, and tell a friend (or five) wherever you listen 🌐 Stream on your own time: 45lemons.com/thatpart 💌 Got a That Part moment or a juicy Fix? Email us: thatpart@45lemons.com ✨ It’s the podcast your mama might have made — if they let her be free

    45 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

That Part is the signature podcast from 45 Lemons, also known as the culture company. Hosted by co-founders Naa Yirenkyi and Verta Maloney, the show is a bold and liberatory space where culture, creativity, systems, and Gen X realness come together. In each episode, Naa and Verta unpack the mess and the magic of being: as leaders, as creators, as women, and as humans just trying to make it. They invite listeners to unlearn what no longer serves, imagine what’s possible, and build something freer, wiser, and more whole. The podcast is rooted in truth-telling, clarity, and ancestral wisdom. Each episode features segments like: What We’re Holding – current events and real lifeThe Juice – deep dives into culture, business, tech, and liberationThat Part – mic-drop moments and community truthsThe Fix – listener dilemmas and practical insightsVitamin C – a closing dose of nourishment, clarity, or care

Information

  • Creator
    45 Lemons
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 That Part
  • Show Website
    That Part