Let's Try This Again with B. Simone

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I sit down with the amazing Ella Halikas for one of the most openhearted conversations yet. We dive deep into childhood resilience, the impact of family trauma, body confidence, and fighting to love ourselves beyond what the world wants us to be. Ella gets real about navigating her parents’ brutal divorce, losing her brother to addiction, and how being the “fixer” as a child shaped her he...

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I open up about faith, family, and trusting the journey with the amazing Dannella and her two powerhouse daughters, Dajeul and Dayla. We get real about life’s pivots—from leaving Mississippi in the wake of a tough divorce, to a viral Instagram video that changed everything, and the wild road trip that landed them in LA with nothing but faith, family, and a tiny U-Haul. I share how I navig...

In this episode, I open up about what it really means to keep moving forward when life throws curveballs—from confronting setbacks in my personal and professional journey, to finding joy in the smaller, ordinary moments that truly matter. I’m joined by special guests Carlas "CJ" Quinney Jr and Candis Quinney, who share how they turned unexpected challenges into growth, with candid stories about self-discovery, relationship...

In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I sit down with my real-life friend and creative powerhouse, Kway—aka BlameItOnKway—who shares his incredible journey from viral comedy to serial entrepreneur, and now, full-on restaurant owner with Smack’Em! We go beyond the laughs and viral moments, opening up about what it means to be a private artist in a world obsessed with sharing, how pivots into new passions can reignite pur...

On this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I finally sit down with my internet sis and incredibly talented content creator, actress, and newly-minted series regular, Jasmine Luv! We talk about everything from her big leap of faith moving from South Carolina to LA (with a master’s in accounting!), what it’s really like being an OG influencer, staying the course through nearly a decade of "no’s," and getting vulnerable about h...

On this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I’m joined by the incredible BRESHA WEBB—award-winning actress, radiant new mom, devoted wife, and literal ball of energy and joy! We go deep about embracing happiness in this season, how trusting God’s timing led her to love and motherhood (even after meeting her husband years before and reconnecting later!), and why staying true to herself—on and off the screen—means everything. B...

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m in sunny LA with the hilarious and inspiring KevOnStage! We go deep on what it really means to have character, integrity, and a long-lasting relationship—Kev shares priceless lessons from 25 years with his wife Melissa, his unwavering devotion to his family, and the heartbreak and healing that shaped him after losing his brother. We laugh about the realities of working in entertainmen...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this week I’m joined by my talented friend Diamond Batiste—a filmmaker, director, writer, and someone who’s become a real brother to me in this industry. We get all the way real about what it means to grow as creators in today’s oversaturated world, how consistency and joy are key (not just the numbers), and why being true to your vision is what separat...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is both real and refreshingly honest as I pull back the curtain on my own journey with hustle culture, rest, and self-discovery. I get vulnerable about how hard it’s been to slow down after years of being in constant “go mode”—from juggling an at-home podcast setup (y’all, production is NOT for the weak!) to taking real breaks from social m...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because we’re coming to you straight from beautiful, healing Bali! I sit down with Angelica, co-owner of Hotel Sages, the first Black woman-owned hotel in Bali, and together we get real about the journeys that brought us both here. We dive into what it means to find and create sanctuary—spaces for women to heal, connect, an...

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m your host B Simone, and I’m inviting you deep into my solo journey of surrender, discipline, and stepping fully into purpose—even when the weight feels heavy. Filmed before a wave of backlash in my own life, this episode felt prophetic in every way: as I spoke encouragement to you, I was unknowingly pouring into myself for what was to come. I open up about my time at Tasha Cobbs’...

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m your host B Simone, and I sit down with the unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply resilient Tacarra Williams. This episode is all about finding your way through public scrutiny, heartbreak, single motherhood, and reclaiming your joy—one imperfect, courageous step at a time. We talk honestly about what it feels like when your personal pain becomes public fodder, and how Tacarra had to...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is one of the most honest, vulnerable, and spiritually charged conversations I’ve ever had. I’m joined by the incredible Mignon, actress, creative, and all-around powerhouse, as we get real about the journey to self-acceptance, the weight of spiritual warfare, and how success often looks nothing like what we imagined. We open up about body ...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is all about stepping into your power, embracing honesty, and learning how to love yourself (and others) with intention. I’m joined by the brilliant Shan, a certified sexologist and relationship expert, and together we get real about confidence, self-discovery, and what it actually takes to build a life—and love—that feels authentic and ful...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and OG in the hair and beauty game, Khat. We get real about what it means to evolve, shed old skins, and keep growing—even when it feels like the world is changing around you. I open up about how my own journey of trying again—whether it’s starting a new podcast season or piv...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Jazmin. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a brand, keep a business afloat, and find the right team, this conversation is for you. We get real about our journey together—from building websites before B Simone Beauty was eve...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is straight from the heart, recorded right after the BET Awards in LA, while I’m still in my event outfit, unwinding on the couch with my best friend, Shekinah. I open up about what it means to be in a season of real confidence—not just “faking it till you make it,” but truly feeling bold and secure in who I am. I share how, on the red carp...

Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and in this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my favorite people, a relationship coach and magnetic matchmaker, Spicy Mari, who’s been a constant source of support and inspiration in my life. We get real about what it means to juggle motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship, especially when your world gets turned upside down by a new baby. Spicy Mari,...

This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m your host B Simone, and I’m joined by the legendary content creator and entrepreneur DeStorm Power. We get real about what it means to build something from the ground up, fight for your creative vision, and keep going even when the world doesn’t see the work behind the scenes. DeStorm opens up about his journey from singing in Baltimore R&B groups and running track, to becomi...