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

    Top Plastic Surgeon: The Secret Procedure Your Favorite Celebrity Is Hiding

    What are celebrities actually getting done… and why does everyone suddenly look younger? In this episode of Awf The Record, top Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Carl Truesdale pulls back the curtain on modern plastic surgery, from facelifts and fillers to the “undetectable” glow ups taking over Hollywood. He breaks down the biggest misconceptions about plastic surgery, why natural results are now the gold standard, and how today’s techniques are creating transformations that look subtle, not obvious. From celebrity trends to the rise of men getting work done, Dr. Truesdale shares what people are really asking for behind closed doors. The conversation also dives into the psychology behind plastic surgery, why some people should not get it, and how to know if you’re choosing the right surgeon. Plus, he reveals the red flags most people completely miss, the real cost of facial rejuvenation, and why bad work is often easier to spot than good work. If you’ve ever wondered what actually works, what’s overhyped, and how to approach plastic surgery the right way, this episode is a must-listen. KEY POINTS - 0:00 Introduction  - 1:57 The Biggest Myth About Plastic Surgery and Black Patients - 5:43 What Actually Makes Someone Attractive - 8:42 The Psychology Behind Plastic Surgery - 10:35 Most Requested Procedures Right Now - 12:20 Why Hollywood Results Look More Natural Today - 14:05 Who Dr. Truesdale refuses to Operate On - 16:43 Fillers vs Facelifts: What Actually Works - 19:13 Black People and Plastic Surgery  - 27:07 The Real Cost of Looking Younger - 32:10 The Biggest Red Flags When Choosing a Surgeon - 36:52 The Future of Plastic Surgery  - 42:33 What Are The Men Getting In Plastic Surgery?  QUOTES  “What I do is candy. It's sugar. It will improve your quality of life, but you don't need to do it.” - Dr. Carl Truesdale “The hardest part of what I do is literally fulfilling the happiness piece, not related to surgery. It's a mental, psychological thing.” - Dr. Carl Truesdale “Perfect symmetry is not actually the goal. We want things to be more symmetric, but keeping a little bit of asymmetry is the thing that makes your face, your face.”  - Dr. Carl Truesdale RESOURCES:  Dr. Carl Truesdale  Website | www.doctortruesdale.com IG | Doctor.Truesdale  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

    55 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    [Go Awf] KevOnStage on Embracing Failure, Getting Cancelled, and Staying Relevant

    What does failure really look like when you’re already successful? In this candid segment, KevOnStage breaks down why failure is not the opposite of success, it is the path to it. From deals falling apart to Hollywood saying no, Kevin shares the real story behind building a creator career in today’s digital landscape. He also opens up about getting dragged online, navigating cancel culture, and the mindset shift that helped him stay grounded through it all. If you’re building something, facing setbacks, or learning how to stay true to yourself in the age of the internet, this is a must-listen. 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

    14 min

  3. 9 APR

    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

  4. 7 APR

    [Go Awf] 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

  5. 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

  6. 31 MAR

    [Go Awf] 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

  7. 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

  8. 24 MAR

    [Go Awf] 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
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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
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Awf The Record
  • Show Website
    Awf The Record

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