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Keep it Positive, Sweetie
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
150 episodes · Explicit
Keep It Positive, Sweetie is more than a podcast—it’s a movement rooted in purpose, faith, and healing. Hosted by Crystal Renee Hayslett, this show creates a safe space for raw conversations and real connections that uplift, inspire, and empower. Each episode brings together culture-shifting guests for unfiltered talks on love, self-worth, growth, and navigating life with grace and grit. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or leaning into tough truths, the goal is always the same: to keep it honest, keep it healing, and always… Keep It Positive, Sweetie.
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Healing In Real Time with Chandler Moore
Chandler Moore has spent years helping people find language for faith, surrender, and worship. But in this season, he’s using that same voice to tell a much more personal story—one that includes treatment, recovery,…
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Living ALOUD with Lucky Daye
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Lucky Daye joins Crystal Renee Hayslett for a conversation about freedom, emotional growth, creativity, and what comes after you’ve already proven that your gift works. With more than 2…
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After The Love Story with Lauren Speed
Lauren Speed-Hamilton’s love story may have started in a way the world watched unfold, but the life she’s built since then has required a different kind of faith, growth, and intention. In this episode, Crystal sits…
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Come As You Are, But Don’t Stay There with Dante Pride
Dante Pride has built a life at the intersection of realness, music, ministry, marriage, and faith. In this episode, Crystal sits down with the artist and pastor to talk about what happens when visibility increases and…
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Culture, Calling, And Becoming with Imani Ellis
Imani Ellis has built more than an event—she’s created a space where culture, creativity, and community can grow together. In this Season premiere episode, Crystal sits down with the CultureCon founder to talk about…
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Petty Prayers, Real Healing
In the Season 12 finale of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and faith leader Nona Jones for an honest conversation about what healing really looks like when forgiveness…
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Okay Sweeties, Let’s Talk
In this special episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal turns the mic around and answers questions straight from the Sweeties. Nothing is off the table as she opens up about the woman she’s becoming, love,…
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Standing On My Own Name
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal sits down with Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Johnny Venus as he steps into a new chapter and gears up for his solo album release. Johnny opens up about…
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Giving Back, Building Forward | The Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal sits down with Foundation Director Ari for a deeper look at the heart behind the Crystal Renee Hayslett Foundation. They talk about how the Foundation came together…
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Love, Risk, & Donuts
What happens when two completely different journeys come together around one shared vision? In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal sits down with Cloudy Donut Co. founders Zewiditu Jewel and Derrick…
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The 20 Year Overnight Success
Success doesn’t always come when you expect it—but that doesn’t mean you’re behind. This week on Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal sits down with marketing executive, entrepreneur, and IBest Wines founder Ingrid Best…
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Beyond The Jersey
Who are you when the thing that introduced you to the world is no longer the thing that defines you? This week, Crystal sits down with basketball legend, analyst, and coach Ty Young for an honest conversation about…
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The Weight Of The Truth
What does it mean to carry the weight of the truth? This week, Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with Dr. Charis Chambers, known as “The Period Doctor,” to celebrate the release of her new book, The Period and Puberty…
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Built on Belief
Some people wait for proof before they move. Others move because they believe. This week, Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with entrepreneur and founder Jhalesa Seymour for an honest conversation about faith,…
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Building What Lasts
What does it really take to build wealth that lasts? This week, Crystal sits down with Earn Your Leisure founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings for a conversation about entrepreneurship, friendship, and influencing…
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The Woman Behind The Mission
What happens when your purpose becomes bigger than you ever imagined? This week, Crystal sits down with Jasmine Crowe-Houston—founder and CEO of Goodr, author of Feeding Hope, and one of the nation’s leading voices in…
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Growth, Grace & Starting Again.
Crystal Renee sits down with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress Keri Hilson for an honest conversation about purpose, peace, relationships, and embracing every season of your journey. Together, they…
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Season Reunion | The Conversations That Stayed With Us
This season gave us more than unforgettable interviews—it gave us perspective. Join Crystal Renee, Shelly, Ashauna, and Wes as they look back on a season filled with powerful conversations, unexpected laughter,…
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More Than Couple Goals
In this episode, Toya Johnson and Red Rush open up about marriage, blended family, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and what it really takes to build love intentionally in public. From balancing business and family to…
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Building Beyond Yourself
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Dr. Key Hallmon talks about community, wellness, entrepreneurship, and the mission behind building The Village Market Enterprises. From expanding Village Retail into the…
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More Than Hair: Confidence, Care & Building ORS Unapologetic
In this solo episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal talks all things ORS Unapologetic, from the inspiration behind the line to the deeper relationship Black women have with hair, confidence, self-care, and…
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The Woman Behind the Armor
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Keisha Lance Bottoms opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her memoir The Rough Side of the Mountain. From childhood trauma and family secrets to faith,…
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Family, Healing & The Life We Didn’t Expect
In this episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Jess Hilarious opens up about motherhood, co-parenting, healing, faith, and the emotional journey behind her memoir ’Til Death Do We Parent. From becoming a mother at 19…
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Yung Miami: Beyond the Persona
In this live episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Yung Miami opens up about growth, motherhood, business, relationships, confidence, and stepping fully into her solo era. From relaunching Caresha Please and…
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The Right Things, In The Right Season
In Part 2 of this solo episode, Crystal talks about what it really means to expand with intention. From being multi-hyphenate, to maintaining privacy while building a public brand, to navigating purpose, faith, and…
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Build As You Are: Personal Branding Without Perfection
In PT.1 of this solo episode, Crystal breaks down what it really looks like to build a personal brand while you’re still becoming. From navigating pressure to be perfect to staying consistent, avoiding burnout, and…
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Stillness, Clarity & the Courage to Transform
In a world full of noise, what does it really mean to be still? Touré Roberts joins Keep It Positive, Sweetie to talk about his new book Knowing: The Journey to Certainty in an Uncertain World, and what it really…
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“From Survival to Strategy: Owning Your Narrative”
At 14, Tiffany Willis was a teen mom facing homelessness. Today, she’s a Fortune 100 executive and author. In this episode, she shares how she rewrote her story, from being labeled and overlooked to owning her voice,…
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Real Life, Real Love, & The Truth In Between
Chrystal Renee welcomes KevOnStage to talk about how humor helps him tell the truth and cope in real life, especially through his one-man show “Grief Sucks,” inspired by losing his brother. He explains that comedy can…
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The Voice Within: Faith, Success & Self-Trust
From music to business to authorship, 2 Chainz has lived many chapters, but this conversation focuses on what’s beneath it all. In this episode, he reflects on his latest NY Times Best Seller, The Voice In My Head Is…
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Ten Seasons Later: Growth, Boundaries & Becoming
Ten seasons. Over a million premiere viewers. Years of growth on screen and off. In this solo episode, Crystal reflects on Fatima’s journey since Season 1, what Season 10 reveals about higher stakes and shifting…
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Celebrating 10 Seasons of Sistas w/KJ Smith-Black & Jordan Coleman
Crystal Renee welcomes KJ Smith Black and Jordan Coleman to celebrate 10 seasons of Tyler Perry’s Sistas and talk about what it’s like playing sisters on screen while building real sisterhood off set. They share how…
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From Peloton to Prime Time w/ Tunde Oyeneyin
Crystal Renee welcomes Tunde Oyeneyin to the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to talk about stepping into acting as Madison Truitt on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, joining a series in its 10th season, and what it takes to be…
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Black Women and the Power of the Group Chat
Crystal sits down with Jotaka Eadd, Founder of Full Circle Strategies and known as the Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley, for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and finding strength in heavy moments. From…
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The Way Love Goes w/ Brat + Judy
Host Chrystal Renee welcomes Debra (Da Brat) and Judy to the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show for a real conversation about building happiness on purpose through love, partnership, accountability, and everyday choices…
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Listening to the Voice of God While Battling Restlessness in This Season - A Candid Conversation with Jonathan McReynolds.
Jonathan McReynolds’ music has long created a space for reflection, faith, and real-time conversation with God. This weeks conversation goes beyond the songs — touching on faith, vulnerability, growth, and what it…
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From Harvard to Fashion Bomb!!!
In this episode of the Keep it Positive, Sweetie Show, host Chrystal Renee speaks with Claire Sulmers, the visionary behind Fashion Bomb Daily. Claire shares her journey from Atlanta to Harvard and eventually to the…
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Building A Creative Life With Intention - A Candid Conversation w/ Shanon Wallace
Crystal welcomes actor and filmmaker Shannon Wallace on the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to discuss Shannon's journey in both photography and acting. Shannon shares his experiences from growing up as a shy child in…
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Don’t Put Your Purpose in a Holding Pattern w/ Dr Joseph Walker
In this episode of Keep it Positive, Sweetie, host Crystal Renee speaks with Dr Joseph Walker III about his journey into leadership, starting from his early days in the church at 24, navigating faith, loneliness,…
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From Legendary R&B Group 112 to Prioritizing Quinnes
Crystal sits down with Q Parker for a conversation about life, love, and evolution. From his latest project, Evolution of Romance, Volume One, to the discipline, intention, and values that guide him today, Q reflects…
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Delay is Not Denial - A Candid Conversation w/ THEE Pastor Mike Jr
Faith isn’t always quiet — sometimes it shows up in the middle of pressure, responsibility, and unanswered questions. Crystal sits down with Pastor Mike Jr. to talk about what it really means to lead with faith while…
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REPLAY - Creating Your Own Path w/ Marco Summers
In this episode of the 'Keep It Positive Sweetie Show,' Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with comedian Marco Summers, also known as Funny Marco, to discuss his unique approach to comedy and life. They talk about…
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What God Has For You Is For You w/ Terri J. Vaughn
In this episode of the 'Keep it Positive, Sweetie' show, host Crystal Renee shares an anecdote about her challenging travel experience and emphasizes the importance of having supportive, prayerful people in one's life.…
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You Can’t Cancel Gods Plans w/ LeCrae
In this powerful and transparent episode of Keep It Positive, Sweetie, Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with Grammy Award–winning artist, author, and thought leader Lecrae for a candid conversation rooted in truth and…
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Keep It Positive, Sweetie: The Business of Betting on Yourself w/ Brian Jordan Jr.
The Black Effect Presents... Keep It Positive, Sweetie! In this episode of 'Keep It Positive, Sweetie,'host Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with the multi-talented Brian Jordan Jr., known for his role on Tyler…
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Growth Grief and The Courage to Heal w/ King Jay Barnett Part 2.
Today, Crystal Renee continues her conversation with Dr. Jay Barnett, licensed therapist and advocate, to discuss his transformation from a professional athlete to a leading voice in mental health. Barnett shares his…
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Growth, Grief and the Courage to Heal w/ Dr King Jay Barnett
Today, Crystal Renee welcomes Dr. Jay Barnett, licensed therapist and advocate, to discuss his transformation from a professional athlete to a leading voice in mental health. Barnett shares his powerful personal story…
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The Let Go and Let God Lifestyle w/ Lil Rel Howery
In this episode of the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show, host Crystal Renee Hayslett chats with actor, producer, and writer Lil Rel Howery about his career, faith, and new film 'Unexpected Christmas.' Lil Rel shares…
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Creating Your Own Path w/ Marco Summers
In this episode of the 'Keep It Positive Sweetie Show,' Crystal Renee Hayslett sits down with comedian Marco Summers, also known as Funny Marco, to discuss his unique approach to comedy and life. They talk about…
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Bold Manifestations w/ Edwina Findley-Dickerson
This week on Actress, author, and woman of unwavering faith Edwina Findley joins us and shares how her journey from The Wire to Hollywood stardom has been guided by divine purpose every step of the way. Edwina opens…
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