Your Favorite Auntie

Your Favorite Auntie
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“Your Favorite Auntie” is a new kind of advice show from someone you actually listen to. Launched in quarantine, this breakout weekly IG TV show is now evolving into a weekly podcast, powered by Cash App. Step into host Marjon Carlos' proverbial living room every week for on-the-pulse cultural commentary, hard-to-hear advice, and must-hear interviews with some of the biggest names in fashion, media, entertainment, and beyond. It’s enlightening, fun, stylish, and a little messy…just like your favorite auntie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com

  1. AUNTIE ON DUA LIPA'S WEDDING + THE KNICKS + BILLIONAIRES RUIN EVERYTHING

    5d ago

    AUNTIE ON DUA LIPA'S WEDDING + THE KNICKS + BILLIONAIRES RUIN EVERYTHING

    Hey bbs! This week, Auntie is just back from Martha’s Vineyard, slightly exhausted, deeply moisturized, and wondering if everyone forgot I was a writer or something. Hmmm.. We’re talking family vacations, introducing your boyfriend to your relatives, billionaires turning the Knicks game into Met Gala 2.0, Dua Lipa’s inspiring wedding, and the Bread/Topicals beauty controversy that had Black beauty Twitter in a chokehold. Something keeping you up at night, and you need Auntie’s advice? Send your dating drama, friendship mess, career confusion, family chaos, or existential spiral to: askauntieanything@gmail.com. I’ll answer the best q’s on next week’s show. I’ll also be going LIVE this weekend to discuss Summer House Reunion pt 3! I know I’ve been doing a big deep dive here at YFA (real boots on the ground journalism, babes) but I thought I’d save my theories for a standalone moment. Until next time, Auntie sends her love. 1 Slutty Founder article referenced in the epi This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  2. AUNTIE ON ALEXA DEMIE + SUMMER HOUSE REUNION PT 2 + RHORI/RHOA

    Jun 4

    AUNTIE ON ALEXA DEMIE + SUMMER HOUSE REUNION PT 2 + RHORI/RHOA

    Hey bbs and Happy Summer! How are we?! The city is hopping rn: between the Knicks, the humid-less weather, Mamdani, and the Summer House reunion, it’s going up around here. These are halcyon days* (in the epi, I say “bastion days” and meant halcyon lol). Auntie is fresh off my move-in with bae (who makes a very funny appearance this epi) and I’ve learned the cathartic nature of giving things away and starting a new chapter. I’m still obsessed with Summer House reunion theory tho, so this episode is full of my takes on the second part of this three-parter reunion. Also, I chime in on RHORI/RHOA drama, but I think we’re gonna need a separate episode or a Live for that… I also break down how Alexa Demie’s recent Hollywood Reporter interview brought me so much clarity around acceptance and manifestation. Trying to force less these days, trust the God/the process, and find my flow state. Anyhoo, have a listen and let Auntie know in the comments what you think. Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx Notes From Auntie's Desk is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 4m
  3. AUNTIE ON THE SUMMER HOUSE SEASON REUNION

    May 27

    AUNTIE ON THE SUMMER HOUSE SEASON REUNION

    Hey bbs! Our Eastern Conference Playoffs are here: the Summer House reunion! Did we watch? What did we think? I’m still reeling and woke up at 5 am to rewatch, take notes, and record today’s epi. Some things that stood out to me: * Ciara owns her voice and it’s splendid to watch! Not only is she staying on Amanda’s neck, but she’s a woman who clearly is doing the work in therapy… * Amanda’s victim-mentality and lack of remorse are shocking, but not totally surprising. * West is dead in the eyes and a fraud, letting Amanda take the heat, while he and Amanda lie about the timeline to our face… * KJ’s mental health journey broke me but I am so happy to see he’s found real friends. * Bailey may have unpacked something about Ben we didn’t all see… * I pick up on a small but telling detail about West that tells me everything I need to know about this man… I also dig into some personal updates on the move + the closet sale this past weekend! Thank you for all who came out, supported, and showed me love. I love you guys and want to have more in-person events this summer, so hang tight… Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and until next time, Auntie sends her love xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 7m

  4. May 20

    AUNTIE ON SUMMER HOUSE FINALE + IN THE CITY RECAP!

    This week on Your Favorite Auntie, we are diving headfirst into the chaos of Summer House and In the City—and I have THOUGHTS. We get into: * My s/o to Black bougie/suburban girls everywhere! * My theory that Amanda and Kyle’s separation storyline feels way more produced than people want to admit… * Realizing that Ciara was the last person to know West was not trying to be her boyfriends was genuinely heartbreaking to watch * The suspiciousness of Ciara and West’s infamous 5 AM kiss * Amanda, narrative control, and the performance of “not being enough” * The Lindsay and Carl exhaustion of it all Plus in In the City: * Andy Cohen’s fascination with the hyper-curated “New York influencer” era that sanitizes, whitewashes, and gentrifies a city built on multiculturalism * WHO are all these people?! * Danielle constantly feeling like she’s trying to keep up with Lindsay * Why Amanda and Kyle’s therapy storyline feels more symbolic than transformative A little Bravo sociology, a little mess, a little emotional damage. Just how we like it. Listen now on Substack and wherever you get your podcasts + sound off in the comments your thoughts/hot takes! What You May Have Missed This Week * Auntie’s Live on Monday where we unpack RHORI, RHOA, and Drake’s new album! * New Substack: “Auntie’s Rules On Surviving NY RN” - it’s a guide from a 20 year vet in the game on how to circumnavigate a new city that has changed drastically * On Notes: “If you wanna do big things, you gotta do big things…” and the reality of executing on your ambitions before you feel ready * IRL: Closet sale + Auntie community hang this Sunday, May 24th at SAA! More details to come… Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 4m
  5. Live with Your Favorite Auntie

    May 19

    Live with Your Favorite Auntie

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 6m
  6. AUNTIE ON PIXIE CUTS + BITERS + EUPHORIA

    May 13

    AUNTIE ON PIXIE CUTS + BITERS + EUPHORIA

    Hey bbs! Auntie is back with another episode, and this week we’re moving through a few very different threads that somehow all circle the same question around being a Black creative, making it big, and separating yourself from the pack… We get into: Pixie cut energyNot just the haircut, but the feeling of wanting a reset. Identity shifts, aesthetic decisions, why it’s hard to keep this lewk, and when your boyfriend hates it LOL Being copied (and why it hit a nerve)I talk through a recent moment that irritated me more than I expected: seeing my work + IP echoed elsewhere. Less about ownership, more about emotional reaction—why it felt personal, and what that says about boundaries, recognition, and self-authorship in today’s increasingly optimized creative ecosystem. The “good girl” performanceThe quiet pressure to be agreeable, polished, quiet—and how that can flatten your instincts over time. Especially when you’re building something creative and public-facing, this performance can become second nature without you noticing it. Euphoria (what is going on there?)A loose unpacking of what the show is currently signaling culturally—style, excess, emotionality, fragmentation—and what Sydney Sweeney and Sam Levinson’s creative partnership says about sex work and race. Sound off in the comments and let Auntie know what you’re thinking too. Until next time, Auntie sends her love xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    50 min
  7. AUNTIE ON THE MET GALA!

    May 5

    AUNTIE ON THE MET GALA!

    Happy Met Tuesday! Is that a thing?! I’m making it one… I woke up this morning, moved to speak to my girls about “fashion’s biggest night”…and the utter disappointment it was. Let’s get into it shall we? The Met Gala, as we know, isn’t just a red carpet—it’s a cultural ritual, a branding exercise, and a high-stakes performance disguised as a party. In this episode, I break down what we’re actually looking at when we watch the Met: who it’s for, how power moves through the room, and why some people understand the assignment while others… absolutely do not. We also get into the politics of the evening and contextualize the fundraising affair against the backdrop of a sociopolitical crisis such as America’s. How do celebrities and fashion cabals actually dress for rooms bought by billionaires? In This Episode, We Cover:-How the tech oligarchs took over this year and what it did to the red carpet-My honest take on this year’s standout looks—and the ones that tried it-What it means for Beyoncé to be at event like this-What was missing from the evening… Key Takeaway:The Met Gala is at risk of being completely overtaken and overrun by tech oligarchs, and their push to automate “taste”—despite having none of their own. Listen If You:–Are obsessed with fashion but skeptical of the industry–Love cultural analysis with a sharp point of view–Want to understand how influence actually works behind the scenes Let’s Continue the Conversation:What was your favorite look this year—and more importantly, why? Leave a comment on Substack or DM me your takes. Links:https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-tech-bros-are-now-obsessed-with-taste?_sp=d1ab405e-8462-4bfc-994d-451bf271c0d1.1777928190072 Subscribe to Your Favorite Auntie for weekly episodes that decode culture, media, and the moments everyone else is just reacting to. Ed. Note: I completely forgot to mention Kim’s look, but maybe that’s a good thing…lol This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    52 min
  8. Live with Your Favorite Auntie

    May 2

    Live with Your Favorite Auntie

    Thank you Ayoka, Doru Loboka, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. With a new haircut, Auntie is back to wax prophetic on the foibles of being a reference to many but never credited…it’s exhausting, as you can imagine! We delve into the realities of content creation, building a brand, why “Devil Wears Prada 2” wasn’t necessary, and yes, the Meg/Klay breakup. Grab a drink, brew some tea, and pull up a chair for a listen…xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 27m
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“Your Favorite Auntie” is a new kind of advice show from someone you actually listen to. Launched in quarantine, this breakout weekly IG TV show is now evolving into a weekly podcast, powered by Cash App. Step into host Marjon Carlos' proverbial living room every week for on-the-pulse cultural commentary, hard-to-hear advice, and must-hear interviews with some of the biggest names in fashion, media, entertainment, and beyond. It’s enlightening, fun, stylish, and a little messy…just like your favorite auntie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. yourfavoriteauntie.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Your Favorite Auntie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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