Happy New Year! If you are ready to finally pursue that idea you've had for your own business or brand, get ready to be inspired by the founder of  Solely Fit. In this episode, Stefania Okolie shares how she launched her new athleisure brand during the middle of the pandemic! In a matter of months, she was featured in several magazines and saw one of her pieces worn by actress Zendaya while she graced the cover of InStyle. Solely Fit is about to drop its second collection.  Join the conversation to learn how Stefania has been able to successfully tap into a competitive activewear market and create her own lane.

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New Year's Motivation: Stop Sitting on that Million Dollar Idea

Entrepreneur Regina White is an expat living in Botswana!  Regina talks about what it was like uprooting her family during the COVID-19 pandemic and how she is sharing her adventures through her online magazine, The Coily Curator.  Plus, Regina shares where she got the inspiration to create her popular Body Whip all-natural skin and hair care products! 

Entrepreneurship and Expat Life During a Pandemic

Two friends are catching up in this episode of Everybody's Talking with Laila! TV Host and Pop Culture Expert Jawn Murray brings his dynamic personality to the podcast as he shares how he's managed to stay creative during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jawn discusses how an idea to bring joy to others led to a major project that brought together some of the greatest singers from Gospel music to R&B and led to praise from the great Dionne Warwick. Plus, the one hobby he's tapped into that has been good for the soul.  

An Interview with TV Host Jawn Murray

Be Water.  Don't get emotionally attached to the outcome.  In this episode of Everybody's Talking with Laila, celebrity event planner and TV personality Slomique Hawrylo is dropping life lessons that have helped her excel in her industry of event planning while juggling life at home as a wife and mother of three.  Slomique discusses her latest TV project and her vision to help aspiring event planners. Grab a notebook and pen for this one! There are so many gems in this episode!

An Interview with Celebrity Event Planner Slomique Hawrylo

Laila talks with the co-founder of Black Voters Matter LaTosha Brown about the bus tour across the US to register and engage Black voters.  LaTosha also shares her soundtrack to the movement. 

Black Voters Matter and the 2020 Election: An Interview with LaTosha Brown

Laila is back with a new season of Everybody&apos;s Talking!  In this episode, Laila talks about living and working in Los Angeles over the last year and how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted that along with plans to dive into some new  projects. Laila also shares how a simple staycation gave her the focus and motivation she needed to get back to the podcast! Laila is excited to share the inspirational interviews she has planned this season!

A Staycation for a Little Motivation

Laila is back with a new episode of Everybody&apos;s Talking with Laila! She admits, it&apos;s been a minute. Laila updates listeners on what she&apos;s working on in LA and she dives into the topic of online dating. Should she try one of the many dating apps on the market or finally sign up for Match or EHarmony? Listen and weigh in! 

Online Dating: Should I try it?

Laila's back! What in the world has she been up to? Laila updates you on what's been happening over the last several weeks. This episode, she's talking with the founder and director of The Blind Dance Company (BDC) about the nonprofit organization's upcoming blind artists showcase and fundraiser. How do you teach blind dancers to perform salsa, hip-hop, East Coast swing and more? Hydeia Muhammad is a guest on the podcast with a preview of what's to come during the Second Annual Arts in the Dark showcase!

An interview with the founder of The Blind Dance Company

In this week's episode, Laila talks about the trending stories involving some famous moms, since Mother's Day is days away.  Laila dives into the conversation surrounding the birth of the newest royal baby, plus a famous mom getting backlash for sharing her insecurities, and finally a deal for moms who need a break from mothering on Mother's Day!

Mothers making headlines: Meghan and Harry introduce the royal baby, Ayesha Curry gets backlash for seeking attention and a sweet Mother's Day deal from Kraft

In this episode, Laila updates the breaking news on the deadly shooting on the campus of UNC Charlotte.  Also, a look back at the life and works of film director John Singleton.  Plus, why a Game of Thrones cinematographer is responding to complaining fans. 

Deadly shooting at UNCC, shocking death of John Singleton and cinematographer responds to complaining Game of Thrones fans

In this episode, Laila has the latest on the investigation into the fire at Notre Dame in Paris. Plus, she reviews Beyonce's new Netflix documentary "Homecoming."  Also, Laila shares her worst childhood nightmare is getting a reboot on the big screen.  

Notre Dame fire investigation, Beyonce releases Netflix documentary and Chucky returns

In this week's episode, Laila reflects on the life and legacy of rapper Nipsey Hussle, the latest on his murder case, and plans for his upcoming public memorial. 

Lessons on the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle

Laila dives into the social media conversations surrounding the latest development in the Jussie Smollett case. The 'Empire' actor no longer faces charges in the city of Chicago after police say he staged his own attack, but now the city wants him to pay up!  Plus, an NFL coach has a solution to his athletes twitching and itching to use social media. And why one man's good deed ended with his job suspending him without pay. 

Charges dropped but city wants actor to pay up, NFL coach carves out social media time for players, and a good deed leads to a work suspension

Laila dives into the topics driving social media conversations this week including talk show host Wendy Williams revealing her struggle with sobriety, the latest in the college admissions scandal known as Varsity Blues, and a wanted ad for a nanny who must dress up as various Disney princesses. 

Wendy Williams shares sobriety struggle, Operation Varsity Blues and Disney princess loving nanny wanted

Laila dives into the latest social media conversations surrounding accusations against R&B singer R. Kelly, including a news conference with attorney Gloria Allred and a male client who says he discovered a new sex tape involving the singer. Plus, one zoo defends its jaguar after it attacked a woman taking a selfie. And how one fan learned the hard way not to heckle a team owner.

R. Kelly new sex tape allegations, jaguar attacks woman taking selfie, and fan learns the hard way not to heckle a team owner

TV Host and Journalist Laila Muhammad brings her gift of unscripted talk and wit from the television screen to a new podcast where she dives into what people are talking about on social media. Audiences around the country have embraced Laila's upbeat personality, natural delivery and down-to-earth approach to covering news, entertainment and whatever topics deserve a little extra talk.

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