Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes sits down with Joy for an unfiltered conversation on building trust with artists, the difference between viral moments and real careers, his own therapy journey, and why women make the best artists in the room.

00:00 – Intro
02:06 – The vision behind an album
19:20 – Music needs a Bob Marley right now
24:03 – The ayahuasca reveal
33:40 – Hearing his song sung back at the Forum
41:17 – Viral isn't sustainable
49:52 – Why men need therapy too
56:07 – The double standard for women in music

Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Khris Riddick-Tynes sits down with Joy for an unfiltered conversation on building trust with artists, the difference between viral moments and real careers, his own therapy journey, and why women make the best artists in the room.
00:00 &ndash; Intro 02:06 &ndash; The vision behind an album 19:20 &ndash; Music needs a Bob Marley right now 24:03 &ndash; The ayahuasca reveal 33:40 &ndash; Hearing his song sung back at the Forum 41:17 &ndash; Viral isn't sustainable 49:52 &ndash; Why men need therapy too 56:07 &ndash; The double standard for women in music

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.

Two Personal with Joy Taylor

 The Man Behind Kehlani, SZA, and Ariana Grande's Biggest Songs: Khris Riddick-Tynes Opens Up

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Joy is back from a crazy travel week. She reacts to Marvel's Comic-Con announcement that David Jonsson will play the next Black Panther, and what it says about Ryan Coogler following his instincts.Then she breaks down the viral story of Haleemah, whose husband handed his work gift basket to a coworker instead of bringing it home to her, and why Joy thinks this was never really about the makeup. She also weighs in on Tuskegee University's new ban on bonnets as part of a stricter dress code, and wraps with a personal Never Two Personal moment from her radio days.

00:00 – Intro
01:09 – Black Panther casting
05:08 – The gift basket story
13:33 – Tuskegee dress code
23:52 – Never Two Personal

Joy is back from a crazy travel week. She reacts to Marvel's Comic-Con announcement that David Jonsson will play the next Black Panther, and what it says about Ryan Coogler following his instincts.Then she breaks down the viral story of Haleemah, whose husband handed his work gift basket to a coworker instead of bringing it home to her, and why Joy thinks this was never really about the makeup. She also weighs in on Tuskegee University's new ban on bonnets as part of a stricter dress code, and wraps with a personal Never Two Personal moment from her radio days.
00:00 &ndash; Intro 01:09 &ndash; Black Panther casting 05:08 &ndash; The gift basket story 13:33 &ndash; Tuskegee dress code 23:52 &ndash; Never Two Personal

Ryan Coogler's Black Panther Decision, The Viral YSL Gift Basket Debate & Tuskegee's Bonnet Gate

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Joy sits down with creator Lavelle for a candid conversation about the real work behind hitting 1 million TikTok followers, why he's kept his relationship private, and his next chapter chasing scripted TV. They also get into taking rejection personally in the industry, self-care as a full-time creator, and the viral imitation crab video that changed everything (9 million views, no regrets).
0:00 — Welcome, Lavelle joins Too Personal
0:48 — The Barry University Kiki (fellow alumni bond)
3:46 — Hitting 1 million TikTok followers
6:04 — "Who doesn't work?" — dispelling the creator-labor myth
13:31 — Community vs. a viral moment
21:23 — What's next? Finding the "blurry" next chapter
22:49 — Taking rejection personally in the industry
28:29 — Talking "Big Guy" — protecting the relationship
36:44 — What grounds him off-camera
39:12 — Solo dinners, self-talk, and needing silence
43:49 — The acting dream and scripted TV goals
47:34 — Advice for creators building a community from scratch
52:20 — The imitation crab saga (9M views)
55:01 — Defending home cooks from comment culture
59:45 — Follow Lavelle + sign-off

Joy sits down with creator Lavelle for a candid conversation about the real work behind hitting 1 million TikTok followers, why he's kept his relationship private, and his next chapter chasing scripted TV. They also get into taking rejection personally in the industry, self-care as a full-time creator, and the viral imitation crab video that changed everything (9 million views, no regrets).
<ul>
<li>0:00 &mdash; Welcome, Lavelle joins Too Personal</li>
<li>0:48 &mdash; The Barry University Kiki (fellow alumni bond)</li>
<li>3:46 &mdash; Hitting 1 million TikTok followers</li>
<li>6:04 &mdash; "Who doesn't work?" &mdash; dispelling the creator-labor myth</li>
<li>13:31 &mdash; Community vs. a viral moment</li>
<li>21:23 &mdash; What's next? Finding the "blurry" next chapter</li>
<li>22:49 &mdash; Taking rejection personally in the industry</li>
<li>28:29 &mdash; Talking "Big Guy" &mdash; protecting the relationship</li>
<li>36:44 &mdash; What grounds him off-camera</li>
<li>39:12 &mdash; Solo dinners, self-talk, and needing silence</li>
<li>43:49 &mdash; The acting dream and scripted TV goals</li>
<li>47:34 &mdash; Advice for creators building a community from scratch</li>
<li>52:20 &mdash; The imitation crab saga (9M views)</li>
<li>55:01 &mdash; Defending home cooks from comment culture</li>
<li>59:45 &mdash; Follow Lavelle + sign-off</li>
</ul>

Lavelle on 1 Million Followers, Life Off Camera & What's Next

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This week Two Personal hits the road! Joy unpacks the Tate brothers' arrest and what accountability should look like for public figures, then tackles The Odyssey casting backlash and the racism fueling it. From there, a real gym-routine reset  and this week's Never Two Personal: a listener wants separate accounts, their spouse wants everything combined; who's right?

00:00 Welcome to On The Road Edition
00:59 Tate Brothers Arrested: Does Fame Change Accountability?
09:04 The Odyssey Casting Backlash & Reading Comprehension
18:06 Gym Routine Reset (ft. Aden's Hair Critique)
23:57 Never Two Personal: Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts

This week Two Personal hits the road! Joy unpacks the Tate brothers' arrest and what accountability should look like for public figures, then tackles The Odyssey casting backlash and the racism fueling it. From there, a real gym-routine reset&nbsp; and this week's Never Two Personal: a listener wants separate accounts, their spouse wants everything combined; who's right?
00:00 Welcome to On The Road Edition 00:59 Tate Brothers Arrested: Does Fame Change Accountability? 09:04 The Odyssey Casting Backlash &amp; Reading Comprehension 18:06 Gym Routine Reset (ft. Aden's Hair Critique) 23:57 Never Two Personal: Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts

Tate Brothers Arrested, The Odyssey Backlash & The Money Talk Every Couple Needs

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The Man Behind Kehlani, SZA, and Ariana Grande's Biggest Songs: Khris Riddick-Tynes Opens Up

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