Awf The Record

Jeannette and Mona
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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 ].

  1. 1D AGO

    How A Posing Class Taught Us Seduction

    What does it actually mean to be sexy? In the Season 4 premiere of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reunite in New York and quickly find themselves unpacking a bigger question than they expected: why does being sexy feel so uncomfortable for so many women? What starts as a simple posing class meant to help them feel more confident in photos turns into a deeper conversation about religion, misogyny, body policing, and the shame many women are taught to feel about their own bodies. From growing up in conservative households to navigating public careers in media, Mona and Jeannette reflect on the messages they internalized about modesty, confidence, and credibility. They also explore how women are often judged differently for the same behavior - and why reclaiming your confidence can feel rebellious. Plus:   • Jeannette reveals why she almost moved to Chicago instead of New York  • Mona opens up about nostalgia and the “highlight reel” trap  • The two admit their shared struggle with chronic lateness  • And the posing class that accidentally turned into a philosophy lesson This episode is about confidence, identity, and redefining what “sexy” really means. Because maybe the problem isn’t being sexy… Maybe it’s the story we’ve been told about it. KEY POINTS Breaking news: Mona and Jeannette are finally living in the same cityWhy Jeannette almost moved to Chicago before choosing New YorkTheir honest confession about chronic lateness and “time blindness”The surprising downside of romanticizing the pastThe posing class that unexpectedly turned into a confidence breakthroughWhy slowing down is the secret to confidence and presenceHow religion and culture shaped their views on sexuality growing upThe moment Jeannette was labeled as “the girl who would corrupt the pastor’s son”Why sexiness is far more complex (and powerful) than society makes it seem QUOTES  “Owning my sexy is uncomfortable.” – Jeannette Reyes “Sexiness is more multifaceted than we give it credit for.” – Mona Kosar Abdi “It's uncomfortable for me to be sexy. And if I happen to be sexy, that is not on purpose.” – Jeannette Reyes “A sexy woman is sure of herself. She has this confidence that you can't control.” – Mona Kosar Abdi RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG |  @monakabdi  Jeannette Reyes IG |  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

    39 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Thursdays Just Got a Whole Lot Better | Awf The Record Season 4 Official Trailer

    The girls are back… and this time they’re not going anywhere. Season 4 of Awf The Record is officially here, and we’re going weekly. Every Thursday, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes bring their newsroom instincts and group chat curiosity to the conversations everyone’s whispering about. From relationships and pop culture to trending headlines and the questions nobody wants to say out loud. The honest conversations. The uncomfortable questions. The moments that make the group chat explode. Awf The Record. New episodes every Thursday. 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

    1 min

  3. JAN 13

    Unlearning Our "News Voice": Finding Ourselves After Journalism

    Who are you when you’re no longer performing? In this raw and reflective segment, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional identity shift that comes with leaving journalism. From unlearning their “news voice” to confronting the fear of truly being seen, they share what it’s like to go from messenger to message — and why stepping into your voice is one of the bravest things you can do. If you’ve ever had to shed an old identity, this one will hit home. 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

    4 min

  4. JAN 6

    "Good Hair" Is a Lie: Yene Damtew on Deprogramming Hair ShameWhat even is “good hair”?

    In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning. If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen. GUEST RESOURCES: Yene Damtew IG | @YeneDamtew 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

    4 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Visible but Voiceless: Andrea Lewis on The Real Story Behind Hazel from Degrassi

    What happens when your character is seen, but your story isn’t? In this powerful segment, Andrea Lewis opens up about her experience on Degrassi — playing Hazel, one of the few Black characters on the show, and what it felt like to be visible but voiceless. She reflects on the lack of cultural authenticity in Hazel’s storyline, the toll it took on her confidence, and how it fueled her to create The Black Beauty Effect, a groundbreaking series that centers Black women, beauty, and belonging. This is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt erased — and found power in creating their own table. GUEST RESOURCES Andrea Lewis  IG | @andrealewis 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

    16 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    The Art of Quiet Power: Melyssa Ford on Confidence, Sensuality & Setting Boundaries

    How do you stay empowered and sensual in a world that wants to box you in? In this powerful segment, Melyssa Ford gets real about the exit ramp from video vixen fame, reclaiming her narrative, and the intentional ways she moved through public spaces to protect her peace. She shares how she modeled herself after women like Claire Huxtable, Lena Horne, and Sade, and what it really means to master quiet confidence in a loud world. For anyone navigating womanhood, media, and misunderstood power, this one's for you. GUEST RESOURCES  Melyssa Ford  IG | @melyssaford 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

    9 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    How to Audit Your Year & Reset with Intention

    Today, this candid and reflective episode of Awf The Record is your go-to year-end reset. Jeannette and Mona ditch the highlight reel to unpack what 2025 really looked like: burnout, blurred boundaries, constant “work mode,” and the pressure to overachieve. They break down the habits that kept them running on fumes, unpack the immigrant-kid conditioning that glorifies exhaustion, and reveal the small but powerful shifts they’re making to build a more intentional, joyful, sustainable 2026. Whether you're overachieving yourself into exhaustion, struggling to balance personal joy with professional hustle, or just looking for a more sustainable way to grow – this episode is for you.  KEY POINTS  - Why we glamorize burnout and miss the signs - How to stop “performing productivity” and start practicing boundaries - Why your “work mode” is stealing your joy (and how to reclaim it) - The value of hobbies that don’t pay you - Why scheduling your personal life is the ultimate form of self-respect - How to slow down without losing ambition - The difference between big wins vs. consistent wins - What Mona & Jeannette are leaving in 2025 (and what they’re carrying into 2026) QUOTES  “2025 dragged me by my edges.” - Mona Kosar Abdi "There are some years that ask questions and some years that answer, and for me, I felt like this was a year of a lot of questions being asked, and I hope that 2026 is the year that answers." - Mona Kosar Abdi "Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Before, my excuse was they can't do better. Do it better than I can. But now you want, first off, you find out some people can. You just got to give them some time to learn."- Jeannette Reyes "I'm leaving anxiety in 2025 because it does not serve me at all... I am going to celebrate things and celebrate myself and allow my friends to celebrate me." - Mona Kosar Abdi 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

    35 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Ozempic: Miracle Drug or Just Hype? What You Need to Know About GLP-1s

    Is Ozempic really the weight loss solution we’ve been waiting for or is it more complicated than that? In this must-listen segment, Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the truth behind Ozempic and GLP-1 medications; what they actually do, who they’re for, and why obesity is much more than a matter of willpower. From Serena Williams headlines to the science of chronic weight gain, this convo dives into the real root causes of obesity, metabolic health, and the limits of “quick fix” thinking. If you’re curious, confused, or just tired of the hot takes, this one clears it all up. GUEST RESOURCES  Dr. Darien Sutton  IG | @doctor.darien/  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

    6 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
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Awf The Record
  • Show Website
    Awf The Record

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