What really happened behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model?In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes sit down with fashion creative director, TV personality, and former America’s Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel for a raw and revealing conversation about the reality behind one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s.Jay opens up about the renewed public scrutiny surrounding ANTM after the Netflix documentary and social media rewatch culture reignited conversations about the show’s controversial moments. From the infamous photoshoots and makeovers to the power dynamics behind the scenes, Jay shares what it was really like working at the center of one of television’s biggest reality franchises.He discusses his complicated relationship with Tyra Banks, the pressure of working within a massive television production machine, and the decisions he wishes he had handled differently. Jay also reflects on how reality television shaped today’s social media culture, where identity, narrative, and public perception are constantly curated and manipulated.Beyond the controversy, the conversation dives into Jay’s career in fashion, his experiences navigating fame, and the deeper cultural impact of Top Model during a time when diversity in fashion and television looked very different from what it does today.This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on reality TV, fame, and the blurred line between entertainment and truth. KEY POINTS <ul><li>Jay responds to the renewed criticism of America’s Next Top Model</li><li>What really happened behind the scenes of the controversial ANTM moments</li><li>The complicated power dynamics between production, networks, and talent</li><li>Jay’s relationship with Tyra Banks and how it evolved over the years</li><li>Why reality TV editing can drastically change public perception</li><li>The pressures and toxicity that can exist inside major television productions</li><li>How early reality TV helped shape today’s social media culture</li><li>Jay’s reflections on what he would handle differently today</li><li>The lasting cultural impact of ANTM on fashion, television, and representation</li></ul> QUOTES  “Reality TV is not real. And yet reality television has morphed into reality.” – Jay Manuel “Fame is not a real thing.” – Jay Manuel “We were assigning identities to people.” – Jay Manuel “Reality television was just the rehearsal for how everyone lives online now.” – Jay Manuel RESOURCES:  Jay Manuel Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mrjaymanuel/'>@mrjaymanuel</a>Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; happened behind the scenes of &lt;b&gt;America’s Next Top Model&lt;/b&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;b&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/b&gt;, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes sit down with fashion creative director, TV personality, and former A&lt;b&gt;merica’s Next Top Model&lt;/b&gt; judge &lt;b&gt;Jay Manuel&lt;/b&gt; for a raw and revealing conversation about the reality behind one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jay opens up about the renewed public scrutiny surrounding ANTM after the Netflix documentary and social media rewatch culture reignited conversations about the show’s controversial moments. From the infamous photoshoots and makeovers to the power dynamics behind the scenes, Jay shares what it was really like working at the center of one of television’s biggest reality franchises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He discusses his complicated relationship with Tyra Banks, the pressure of working within a massive television production machine, and the decisions he wishes he had handled differently. Jay also reflects on how reality television shaped today’s social media culture, where identity, narrative, and public perception are constantly curated and manipulated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beyond the controversy, the conversation dives into Jay’s career in fashion, his experiences navigating fame, and the deeper cultural impact of Top Model during a time when diversity in fashion and television looked very different from what it does today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on reality TV, fame, and the blurred line between entertainment and truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEY POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay responds to the renewed criticism of America’s Next Top Model&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What really happened behind the scenes of the controversial ANTM moments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The complicated power dynamics between production, networks, and talent&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay’s relationship with Tyra Banks and how it evolved over the years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why reality TV editing can drastically change public perception&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The pressures and toxicity that can exist inside major television productions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How early reality TV helped shape today’s social media culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jay’s reflections on what he would handle differently today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The lasting cultural impact of ANTM on fashion, television, and representation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUOTES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Reality TV is not real. And yet reality television has morphed into reality.” – Jay Manuel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Fame is not a real thing.” – Jay Manuel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We were assigning identities to people.” – Jay Manuel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Reality television was just the rehearsal for how everyone lives online now.” – Jay Manuel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jay Manuel &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/mrjaymanuel/'&gt;@mrjaymanuel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What really happened behind the scenes of America’s Next Top Model? In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes sit down with fashion creative director, TV personality, and former America’s Next Top Model judge Jay Manuel for a raw and revealing conversation about the reality behind one of the most iconic reality shows of the 2000s. Jay opens up about the renewed public scrutiny surrounding ANTM after the Netflix documentary and social media rewatch culture reignite...

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Jay Manuel: Top Model Scandals, Secrets & The Dark Side Of ANTM 

Can confidence actually be learned?In this Awf The Record segment, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi unpack a surprising lesson from a posing class that completely changed how they think about confidence, presence, and what it means to feel sexy.What started as a simple lesson on red carpet posing quickly turned into a deeper conversation about how women are taught to shrink themselves, move quickly, and seek validation. The hosts reflect on how slowing down, owning your space, and embracing vulnerability can transform the way you show up in photos, conversations, and life.They also share personal stories about growing up in religious environments where being perceived as sexy felt shameful, and how those messages can follow women into adulthood.If you have ever struggled with confidence, body language, or feeling comfortable in your own presence, this conversation might change the way you see yourself. RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Can confidence actually be learned?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this Awf The Record segment, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi unpack a surprising lesson from a posing class that completely changed how they think about confidence, presence, and what it means to feel sexy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What started as a simple lesson on red carpet posing quickly turned into a deeper conversation about how women are taught to shrink themselves, move quickly, and seek validation. The hosts reflect on how slowing down, owning your space, and embracing vulnerability can transform the way you show up in photos, conversations, and life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also share personal stories about growing up in religious environments where being perceived as sexy felt shameful, and how those messages can follow women into adulthood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have ever struggled with confidence, body language, or feeling comfortable in your own presence, this conversation might change the way you see yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Can confidence actually be learned? In this Awf The Record segment, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi unpack a surprising lesson from a posing class that completely changed how they think about confidence, presence, and what it means to feel sexy. What started as a simple lesson on red carpet posing quickly turned into a deeper conversation about how women are taught to shrink themselves, move quickly, and seek validation. The hosts reflect on how slowing down, owning your space, and embrac...

Why Being Sexy Feels So Uncomfortable for Women

What does it actually mean to be sexy?In the Season 4 premiere of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reunite in New York and quickly find themselves unpacking a bigger question than they expected: why does being sexy feel so uncomfortable for so many women?What starts as a simple posing class meant to help them feel more confident in photos turns into a deeper conversation about religion, misogyny, body policing, and the shame many women are taught to feel about their own bodies.From growing up in conservative households to navigating public careers in media, Mona and Jeannette reflect on the messages they internalized about modesty, confidence, and credibility. They also explore how women are often judged differently for the same behavior - and why reclaiming your confidence can feel rebellious.Plus:   • Jeannette reveals why she almost moved to Chicago instead of New York  • Mona opens up about nostalgia and the “highlight reel” trap  • The two admit their shared struggle with chronic lateness  • And the posing class that accidentally turned into a philosophy lessonThis episode is about confidence, identity, and redefining what “sexy” really means.Because maybe the problem isn’t being sexy… Maybe it’s the story we’ve been told about it.KEY POINTS <ul><li>Breaking news: Mona and Jeannette are finally living in the same city</li><li>Why Jeannette almost moved to Chicago before choosing New York</li><li>Their honest confession about chronic lateness and “time blindness”</li><li>The surprising downside of romanticizing the past</li><li>The posing class that unexpectedly turned into a confidence breakthrough</li><li>Why slowing down is the secret to confidence and presence</li><li>How religion and culture shaped their views on sexuality growing up</li><li>The moment Jeannette was labeled as “the girl who would corrupt the pastor’s son”</li><li>Why sexiness is far more complex (and powerful) than society makes it seem</li></ul> QUOTES  “Owning my sexy is uncomfortable.” – Jeannette Reyes “Sexiness is more multifaceted than we give it credit for.” – Mona Kosar Abdi “It&apos;s uncomfortable for me to be sexy. And if I happen to be sexy, that is not on purpose.” – Jeannette Reyes “A sexy woman is sure of herself. She has this confidence that you can&apos;t control.” – Mona Kosar Abdi RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'></a>Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it actually mean to be sexy?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the Season 4 premiere of &lt;em&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/em&gt;, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reunite in New York and quickly find themselves unpacking a bigger question than they expected: &lt;b&gt;why does being sexy feel so uncomfortable for so many women?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What starts as a simple posing class meant to help them feel more confident in photos turns into a deeper conversation about &lt;b&gt;religion, misogyny, body policing, and the shame many women are taught to feel about their own bodies.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From growing up in conservative households to navigating public careers in media, Mona and Jeannette reflect on the messages they internalized about modesty, confidence, and credibility. They also explore how women are often judged differently for the same behavior - and why reclaiming your confidence can feel rebellious.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus: &lt;br/&gt; • Jeannette reveals why she almost moved to Chicago instead of New York&lt;br/&gt; • Mona opens up about nostalgia and the “highlight reel” trap&lt;br/&gt; • The two admit their shared struggle with chronic lateness&lt;br/&gt; • And the posing class that accidentally turned into a philosophy lesson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is about &lt;b&gt;confidence, identity, and redefining what “sexy” really means.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because maybe the problem isn’t being sexy…&lt;br/&gt;Maybe it’s the story we’ve been told about it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;KEY POINTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Breaking news: Mona and Jeannette are finally living in the same city&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Jeannette almost moved to Chicago before choosing New York&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Their honest confession about chronic lateness and “time blindness”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surprising downside of romanticizing the past&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The posing class that unexpectedly turned into a confidence breakthrough&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why slowing down is the secret to confidence and presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How religion and culture shaped their views on sexuality growing up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The moment Jeannette was labeled as “the girl who would corrupt the pastor’s son”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why sexiness is far more complex (and powerful) than society makes it seem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUOTES &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Owning my sexy is uncomfortable.” – Jeannette Reyes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Sexiness is more multifaceted than we give it credit for.” – Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“It&amp;apos;s uncomfortable for me to be sexy. And if I happen to be sexy, that is not on purpose.” – Jeannette Reyes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“A sexy woman is sure of herself. She has this confidence that you can&amp;apos;t control.” – Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does it actually mean to be sexy? In the Season 4 premiere of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reunite in New York and quickly find themselves unpacking a bigger question than they expected: why does being sexy feel so uncomfortable for so many women? What starts as a simple posing class meant to help them feel more confident in photos turns into a deeper conversation about religion, misogyny, body policing, and the shame many women are taught to feel about their own b...

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The girls are back… and this time they’re not going anywhere. Season 4 of Awf The Record is officially here, and we’re going weekly. Every Thursday, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes bring their newsroom instincts and group chat curiosity to the conversations everyone’s whispering about. From relationships and pop culture to trending headlines and the questions nobody wants to say out loud. The honest conversations.The uncomfortable questions.The moments that make the group chat explode. Awf The Record. New episodes every Thursday. RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;The girls are back… and this time they’re not going anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Season 4 of &lt;em&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/em&gt; is officially here, and we’re going weekly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every Thursday, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes bring their newsroom instincts and group chat curiosity to the conversations everyone’s whispering about. From relationships and pop culture to trending headlines and the questions nobody wants to say out loud.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The honest conversations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The uncomfortable questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The moments that make the group chat explode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/b&gt;. New episodes every Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The girls are back… and this time they’re not going anywhere.   Season 4 of Awf The Record is officially here, and we’re going weekly.   Every Thursday, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes bring their newsroom instincts and group chat curiosity to the conversations everyone’s whispering about. From relationships and pop culture to trending headlines and the questions nobody wants to say out loud.   The honest conversations. The uncomfortable questions. The moments that make the group chat exp...

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Who are you when you’re no longer performing? In this raw and reflective segment, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional identity shift that comes with leaving journalism. From unlearning their “news voice” to confronting the fear of truly being seen, they share what it’s like to go from messenger to message — and why stepping into your voice is one of the bravest things you can do. If you’ve ever had to shed an old identity, this one will hit home.RESOURCES:  Keep in touch with <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'>Awf The Record</a>: Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'>@awftherecordpodcast</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Mona Kosar AbdiIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'>@monakabdi</a>  Jeannette ReyesIG |  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'>@msnewslady</a> Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;utm_source=qr'>@awftherecordpodcast</a> Follow us on TikTok: <a href='http://awftherecord.com/'>@AwfTheRecord</a> Visit our website: <a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'>www.AwfTheRecord.com</a> Follow Mona on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'>IG</a> Follow Jeannette on <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'>TikTok</a> and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'>IG</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Who are you when you’re no longer performing?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this raw and reflective segment, &lt;b&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/b&gt; unpack the emotional identity shift that comes with leaving journalism. From unlearning their “news voice” to confronting the fear of truly being seen, they share what it’s like to go from &lt;em&gt;messenger to message&lt;/em&gt; — and why stepping into your voice is one of the bravest things you can do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever had to &lt;b&gt;shed an old identity&lt;/b&gt;, this one will hit home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in touch with &lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com'&gt;Awf The Record&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast'&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@awftherecord'&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mona Kosar Abdi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi'&gt;@monakabdi&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeannette Reyes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IG |  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady'&gt;@msnewslady&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep in touch with Awf The Record:&lt;br/&gt;Watch on Youtube: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@AwfTheRecord'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on Instagram: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/awftherecordpodcast?igsh=ZHNsdWNydG0zMWZ5&amp;amp;utm_source=qr'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@awftherecordpodcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on TikTok: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;@AwfTheRecord&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Visit our website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.awftherecord.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.AwfTheRecord.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Follow Mona on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mokoab'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/monakabdi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jeannette on &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@msnewslady'&gt;&lt;b&gt;TikTok&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/msnewslady/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;IG&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Who are you when you’re no longer performing?  In this raw and reflective segment, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional identity shift that comes with leaving journalism. From unlearning their “news voice” to confronting the fear of truly being seen, they share what it’s like to go from messenger to message — and why stepping into your voice is one of the bravest things you can do.  If you’ve ever had to shed an old identity, this one will hit home. RESOURCES:    Keep...

Unlearning Our "News Voice": Finding Ourselves After Journalism

In a podcast that lives up to its name, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes go “Awf the Record” with industry disruptors and cultural tastemakers, bringing you candid conversations that reflect the dynamic intersection of media, culture, and society . It’s a show that lives between the news of the day and the group chat. [Awf- Thuh- Rekərd ].

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