Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of award-winning journalist, motivational speaker, and blogger L’Oreal Thompson Payton, author of the new book Stop Waiting for Perfect, in stores now.

In this episode, Anuli speaks with award-winning journalist, motivational speaker, and blogger L’Oreal Thompson Payton about what life is like after you get the things you’ve always wanted. Spoiler: It’s still not perfect.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of Los Angeles-based mental health therapist, author, and social media content creator, Oludara Adeeyo.

In this episode, Anuli talks with Los Angeles-based mental health therapist, author, and social media content creator, Oludara Adeeyo, about what it means to embrace being carefree, her pivot from working in the media industry to pursuing a career in social work, and the power in moving away from your home base.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of tech-focused Creative Advisor and Strategist, Sierra Imari.

In this episode, Anuli talks with tech-focused Creative Advisor and Strategist, Sierra Imari, about her current chrysalis era, her love of The Sims, and how it feels to bet on yourself.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of interdisciplinary artist, Kimberly Binns.

In this episode, Anuli talks with interdisciplinary artist Kimberly Binns about knowing yourself well enough to know what environments you work best in, determining when it is time to pivot or change careers, and what it means to truly have a curatorial eye.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of visual artist Autumn Nelson.

In this episode, Anuli talks with artist Autumn Nelson about asserting sexual agency through art, dating yourself to find yourself, and how the consumer of an art piece impacts its meaning and interpretation.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of visual artist Ariel Dannielle.

In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks with artist Ariel Dannielle about the importance of friendship among Black women, what it means to be a hot girl, and why it is okay for art to simply be “fun.”  

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of mixed media artist Jasmine Best.

In this episode of BLK IRL, Anuli talks with mixed media artist Jasmine Best about what it means to be a “true Southern artist,” her creative process, taking agency as a Black femme, and something called “folk punk.” Jasmine is full of surprises, so you won’t want to miss this conversation!

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of Atlanta-based multidisciplinary artist, archivist and curator, Sierra King.

In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks with multidisciplinary artist, archivist, and curator, Sierra King, how she got into the work of archiving, her personal approach to self-documentation, and how to curate your own career as a creative contract worker.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Garth.

In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks to New York City-based singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Garth about their shared history, his musical influences, and the ins and outs of trying to make it as an independent artist.

Take a behind-the-screens look at the world of BLK IRL producer and host, Anuli Akanegbu.

For the first episode of the season, BLK IRL producer and host, Anuli Akanegbu, shares where she’s been over the past year and offers a sneak peek of what to expect in Season 3.