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Keep it Positive, Sweetie

Keep it Positive, Sweetie

By: The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
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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.2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Biographies & Memoirs Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ten Seasons Later: Growth, Boundaries & Becoming
    Mar 22 2026

    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 dynamics, and how playing a strong woman for nearly a decade shapes identity in real life. This conversation is about longevity, visibility, maturity, and what it means to grow in public while still becoming.

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    39 mins
  • Celebrating 10 Seasons of Sistas w/KJ Smith-Black & Jordan Coleman
    Mar 15 2026

    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 their chemistry came naturally, Jordan’s nerves joining an established cast in season 10 (including a vulnerable first-day scene), and how KJ made space for Jordan to shine. The conversation touches on character growth, family trauma and deflection, the pressure of carrying a show, and how fame can feel isolating even with strong support. They also discuss We Got You Sis community events, handling social media negativity with boundaries and blocking, and why their platforms come with responsibility. KJ plugs her Black Coffee business, and Jordan shares she’s producing an action short film.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • From Peloton to Prime Time w/ Tunde Oyeneyin
    Mar 8 2026

    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 ready for a fast, one-take set. Tunde shares how she and Chris first connected through Peloton and later met in person, then reflects on pivoting publicly—from 16 years in cosmetics to cycling after a life-changing first class, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, and now a series regular. They discuss ambition, being a successful Black woman who’s sometimes misunderstood, balancing strength with vulnerability, and choosing not to shrink your life for a relationship. Tunde also talks about soul care, guarding her peace as visibility grows, and upcoming projects, including Sports Illustrated Swim.

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    45 mins
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Watching multiple episodes of Keep It Positive, Sweetie has definitely been helpful to my journey and gives me a different out look on things. 👏🙏

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I love your podcast,I love you on Sista’s,Zatima…I love your energy.Your very inspiring ❤️Continue changing lives..I’m listening to you and Tyler Perry podcast..Love Love it❤️👑

Phenomenal woman

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KIPS is best thing ever happened to me 🙏🏽🙌🏽🤞🏽🫶🏽 and the both of you molding me in better woman

Her truth and honesty you’re truly a gem 💎

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First off why are we all out here living the same lives lol! This podcast helped me get over a lot and look at things from a different point of view. From dating to success in life and friendships, it touched base on a lot of topics. Thank you for allowing us into your world Crystal you’re awesome!

So inspiring

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