Mic Check, Queens: Celebrity Black Women Are Taking Over Podcasting

Let’s get one thing straight: when Black women speak, the world listens—and now they’re doing it one podcast episode at a time. From Hollywood royalty to beauty moguls, some of your favorite celebrity queens have taken their talents to the podcasting stage—and the results are funny, fierce, fearless, and oh-so binge-worthy.

Whether it’s therapy talk, spicy interviews, glam chats, or just some real-deal girl talk, these women are proving that a mic and a message is all you need to dominate the digital airwaves.

🔥 Here’s a round-up of women podcast hosts (You might know a few) who are making podcasting pop:

Michelle Obama

Podcast: The Michelle Obama Podcast

Our Forever First Lady set the bar high with intimate convos about relationships, wellness, and navigating life with grace. Every episode feels like a soulful sit-down with your wise auntie who also casually ran the White House.

Taraji P. Henson

Podcast: Peace of Mind with Taraji

Taraji goes deep—discussing mental health, trauma, and healing in the Black community. Raw. Real. Revolutionary. She’s making it okay to not be okay and pushing for therapy with a side of sisterhood.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Podcast/Show: Red Table Talk

Okay, okay—more of a visual podcast, but we couldn’t leave out the Red Table! Jada, Willow, and Gammy get vulnerable about everything from family drama to cultural taboos. It’s viral, it’s vulnerable, and it’s giving “group chat, but make it healing.”

B. Simone

Podcast: Let’s Try This Again

B. Simone is back behind the mic with a brand-new vibe—real, raw, and reflective. Let’s Try This Again is all about healing, accountability, spirituality, and becoming your best self (with a little humor, of course). Whether she’s flying solo or bringing on guests, B. keeps it honest about love, loss, self-worth, and starting over. It’s a grown woman glow-up in audio form.

Crystal Renee Hayslett

Podcast: Keep It Positive, Sweetie

You know her as Fatima from Sistas, but now Crystal is stepping behind the mic to spread positivity, faith, and fire advice. Whether she’s interviewing guests or sharing her own journey, she’s the big sister you didn’t know you needed.

Keyshia Ka’oir

Podcast: All Things Keyshia Ka’oir

From beauty mogul to media maven, Keyshia is entering her talk show and podcast bag. Expect glam, business gems, and unfiltered convos from a woman who really built her empire from scratch—with lip gloss and loyalty.

Nene Leakes

Podcast: The Nene Leakes Show

The queen of shade, reads, and Real Housewives fame is bringing the drama, laughs, and hot takes to the podcast world. It's messy, it's fabulous, it's Nene. Period.

Caresha (Yung Miami)

Podcast: Caresha Please

You already know! Caresha is giving us the rawest celebrity interviews on the internet. From spicy topics to viral moments, she’s a natural behind the mic. She’s not afraid to ask what we’re all thinking—and her guests? They always spill.

Keke Palmer

Podcast: Baby, This Is Keke Palmer

Curious, quirky, and 100% Keke, this podcast dives into everything from dating to conspiracy theories. It’s a front-row seat into the mind of one of our most beloved multi-hyphenates.

Yvonne Orji

Podcast: Jesus and Jollof

Faith meets funny with this classic duo podcast hosted with Luvvie Ajayi. Yvonne brings the same energy you loved in Insecure, with even more laughs and cultural commentary.

Tamar Braxton

Podcast: Under Construction with Tamar Braxton

Healing in heels! Tamar gets honest about life, love, and reinvention while encouraging women to rebuild from the inside out—with style, of course.

👑 Why It Matters

These celebrity queens aren’t just here for a quick digital check—they’re building real communities, sparking important conversations, and creating content that feels authentic, relevant, and necessary. Black women have always led culture, and now they’re leading podcasts too.

Thinking of Starting Your Own Show?

Let these ladies inspire you to grab the mic and own your narrative. Whether you want to talk business, beauty, books, or baby daddies (no judgment), there’s space for your voice.

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