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It’s episode 10 of ‘Inside the Culture’ (can you believe it?!) and Geneva is taking listeners on the frontlines of the latest polarizing issue heating up the Black Twitter streets. To Birkin or not is the question heating up conversation. On the heels of Saweetie, rapper and girlfriend to The Migo’s Quavo, suggesting that if men aren’t buying Birkins and paying bills, women should throw them back to the streets—the Internet has been ablaze with fierce debate. But there’s also been thinly veiled racist chatter online suggesting rappers are depreciating the iconic and super exclusive Hermès novelty. And you know Geneva has thoughts about it all!

Welcome to episode 9! You know Geneva had to dive into Ice Cube and allegations of his so-called treason to Black America by working with Trump on his Contract With Black America plan. But is it a partnership or lobbying? Big difference. Geneva talks respectability politics, miseducation on the political process and territorial folks in the culture.

It’s episode 8 of ‘Inside the Culture’ and Geneva is sharing a profound lesson inspired by Tamar Braxton and her toxic personal drama with boyfriend David Adefeso that’s unfortunately become public fodder. Geneva also dives into the topic of submission—has the practice evolved like marriages and relationships? Let’s talk about it!

The public dissolution of the friendship between Wendy Williams and Nene Leakes is a masterclass on knowing the critical difference between real friends & industry friends. Geneva reflects on the hard lessons she’s had in this area after over a decade in the media and entertainment business. Today, Geneva is abundantly clear where to place folks. Come #InsideTheCulture on episode 7, family!

On episode 6 of “Inside the Culture”, Geneva shares her personal take on the unfortunate physical altercation between Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard-Bassett on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Potomac”. Geneva shares her personal experience dealing the very same thing and what Bravo TV viewers don’t know. G also dives into the powerful episode 7 of “Lovecraft Country”, which she calls a personal call to action and masterclass on spiritual alchemy for Black women. Finally, G shares her thoughts on Toni Braxton and why on earth she feels she can compete with Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey on a Verzuz—is this a yoga-level reach, family? Let’s go!

On episode 5 of “Inside the Culture”, Geneva wonders if Black women will ever forgive Alicia Keys and how the Swizz Beats, Mashonda saga has had a negative impact on her once wildly successful music career. Geneva also explores why mass media ignores singer Jaguar Wright and the serious allegations she made against The Roots and Common. Finally, Geneva attempts to unpack super nuanced and complex episode 6 of “Lovecraft Country”. Are you watching yet?!