Two Personal with Joy Taylor

Joy Taylor
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Finally, a podcast that gets brutally honest about the toughest conversations we need to have. The groundbreaking new show Two Personal facilitates thoughtful dialogue on hot-button topics. TV Personality Joy Taylor tackles these conversations head-on, getting candid in a way typically reserved for your inner circle. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Joy chats about culture and social issues. Unafraid to explore complex topics like racism, sexism, and mental health, she advances these conversations with nuance and compassion.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 25: Valeisha Butterfield On Audacity, Dating After Divorce & Why Humility Is Dead

    Joy Taylor sits down with Valeisha Butterfield, Obama administration alum, Recording Academy's first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and founder of Seed Media. Get ready for a raw, wide-ranging conversation on audacity, the death of humility, entrepreneurship, dating post-divorce (with a hiking story that will have you screaming), sisterhood, and what it means to be a Black woman in this moment.   0:00 — Intro: Joy introduces Valeisha and teases the topics1:02 — Audacity: Redefining the word and why mediocre men have it in abundance3:02 — The case against humility: "I am not humble before other humans"4:40 — Working loud: Taking credit for your work and not letting anyone swoop it6:50 — Playing the game strategically in corporate and political spaces7:44 — Valeisha's mom moment: The audacity to take your full maternity leave9:29 — The girlboss myth and why the conversation is exhausting11:34 — How scared are we? Living in unprecedented times12:20 — Why Valeisha isn't afraid: People move where culture moves13:44 — Is culture in a good place? Music, art, film, and who we're platforming17:07 — Empowering creators: Pick up the camera, don't wait for the green light19:27 — Young people, their time, and learning to live with less23:18 — Valeisha's shift from corporate to entrepreneurship26:57 — The one thing Joy and Valeisha cannot stand: Wasted time27:33 — Dating after divorce: The lover girl problem29:38 — Love bombing — why it's a red flag AND why it feels so good33:14 — Meeting your kids: The story of the restaurant ambush39:00 — Men in their midlife era, online illusions, and the gender war myth44:00 — Dating apps — what worked, what didn't, and a hiking story gone left58:40 — What's keeping Valeisha centered right now1:00:02 — Boundaries as a muscle: Saying no to protect your peace1:02:17 — Women relationships as the key to survival1:06:27 — Black women, solidarity, and a direct charge to non-Black women1:12:24 — Closing: Something has to give, and we have to be ready1:13:47 — Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 24: AI Tilly Norwood, Female Friendships & Marriage Chemistry

    Joy Taylor is bringing all the opinions this week. She breaks down the NYT's viral 8,000-word profile on AI actress Tilly Norwood and explains why she's unbothered. AI doesn't scare her in the creative space, full stop.  Then she gets into the essay going around about what actually destroys female friendships (quiet dishonesty, not big betrayals), and why being confrontational is actually a form of respect.  The marriage chemistry debate hits next. Joy weighs in on whether you can settle down with someone who isn't the greatest sex of your life. Spoiler: the answer is nuanced but the delivery is not. Joy wraps with Never Two Personal, answering whether maintaining friendships with exes is mature or a red flag. 0:00 — Intro0:00 — AI & the NYT Tilly Norwood Article7:10 — What Actually Breaks Female Friendships12:44 — Don't Marry the Best Sex of Your Life18:49 — Never Two Personal: Boyfriend & His Ex See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  3. Jun 18

    Episode 23: Kalen Allen on Fame, Identity & Learning To Heal

    Kalen Allen joins Joy Taylor for a vulnerable conversation about growing up queer in Kansas, finding fame through viral videos, working with Ellen, navigating Hollywood, and learning how to build a life rooted in joy instead of proving people wrong.   0:00 – Welcome Kalen Allen + the Interstellar Detour3:53 – Turning 30 and Letting Go of Old Personas7:00 – The Real Reason He Wanted Fame12:31 – Coming Out, Family & Choosing Joy Over Tragedy18:13 – The Mask: Performing Through Pain24:04 – Beyoncé, Faith & Finding God on His Own Terms32:02 – The Black Church, Pride Month & "Why Won't You Show Up for Us?"38:26 – Love, Solitude & Wanting Kids on His Own Terms45:05 – Hustle, Legacy & Opinion vs. Critique53:30 – Setting the Record Straight on Ellen1:01:52 – What's Next for Kalen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m

  4. Jun 16

    Episode 22: UFC 250, Elon Musk, Michelle Obama, Rick Ross & Modern Relationships

    Joy Taylor discusses Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire and what society expects from the ultra wealthy. She also addresses the continued attacks against Michelle Obama following controversial comments made after a UFC event at the White House, and unpacks why Rick Ross flying commercial shouldn't be a scandal. Plus, Joy answers this week's Never Two Personal question: Is it okay for married couples to sleep in separate bedrooms? Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Weekend Recap00:41 – Elon Musk Becomes a Trillionaire08:24 – Josh Hokit's Michelle Obama Comment16:42 – Rick Ross Flying Commercial22:41 – Never Two Personal: Separate Bedrooms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  5. Jun 11

    Episode 21: MJ Acosta-Ruiz on Surviving the Grind, Setting Hard Boundaries & What It Really Means to Be Booked & Busy

    MJ Acosta-Ruiz joins Joy Taylor for one of their most personal conversations yet. The longtime friends discuss the pressure of succeeding as Black and Latina women in sports media, navigating burnout while building successful careers, and unlearning the perfectionism and people-pleasing habits that many women inherit from childhood. MJ opens up about balancing multiple high-profile roles across ESPN, NFL Network and NBA TV, the emotional toll of constantly striving for excellence, and what it means to show up authentically in spaces that weren't built for you. They also dive into identity, representation, generational expectations, and why giving yourself grace might be the hardest lesson of all. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do everything perfectly, this conversation is for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 12m

  6. Jun 9

    Episode 20: Scott Pelley, Truth & The Conversations We Need To Have

    In this solo episode of Two Personal, Joy Taylor dives into one of the stories she believes should concern all of us: the Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes controversy, and what it reveals about the state of journalism, media integrity, and truth in today's world. Joy also discusses the complicated conversations surrounding the Diddy and Daphne Joy controversy, the importance of protecting your relationships from outside opinions, and why setting healthy boundaries with friends matters more than ever. Plus, a thoughtful Never Two Personal conversation during Pride Month about acceptance, humanity, and leading with compassion. Topics include:• Scott Pelley and the future of journalism• Why media integrity still matters• The Diddy and Daphne Joy controversy• Revenge porn and public scrutiny• Friendship boundaries and relationship advice• Pride Month and allyship• Never Two Personal Subscribe and follow Two Personal for new episodes every week. Follow us on social: @TwoPersonalShow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  7. Jun 4

    Episode 19: Jameela Jamil On Trauma, Rage, Healing & Why Women Are Exhausted

    Jameela Jamil joins Joy Taylor for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, women's safety, feminism, and the hidden toll constant stress takes on the nervous system. Jameela shares her experience recovering from a recent traumatic attack, the nervous system shutdown that followed, and the lessons she's learned about PTSD, rage, and survival. Together, she and Joy discuss patriarchy, women's anger, emotional resilience, and why these conversations matter now more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 20m

  8. Jun 2

    Episode 18: You Can't Have It All, And That's Okay

    Joy Taylor tackles the ongoing debate around "girlboss" culture and the pressure women face to excel in every area of life. She discusses ambition, workplace expectations, feminism, motherhood, sacrifice, and why the idea of having it all at the same time may be one of the biggest myths women are sold. Plus, a Never Two Personal question about navigating comparison and respect in a relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
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Finally, a podcast that gets brutally honest about the toughest conversations we need to have. The groundbreaking new show Two Personal facilitates thoughtful dialogue on hot-button topics. TV Personality Joy Taylor tackles these conversations head-on, getting candid in a way typically reserved for your inner circle. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Joy chats about culture and social issues. Unafraid to explore complex topics like racism, sexism, and mental health, she advances these conversations with nuance and compassion.

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