The Take On
Come together and join The Take On, where we take on LIFE! Amir, a self proclaimed “human unicorn”, wants to inspire you to lean into the person you are meant to be and help you find your inner best self.
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Ep48 - Sweet Life's Briana "Bri" Jones
Briana "Bri" Jones from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. We dive into all things Sweet Life from HBO Max and Issa Rae! Briana understood the assignment as she navigated her personal life and her careers ups and downs on reality TV.
Ep48 - RHONY's Eboni K Williams
EBONI K WILLIAMS IS IN THE HOUSE! RHONY newcomer and TV royalty (Fox News, CNN, Revolt TV) joined The Take On. Eboni is such a breath of fresh air and is as real as she is on RHONY. The New York Housewives franchise definitely needed a refresh and Eboni really understood the assignment.
Ep47 - Sweet Life’s Amanda Scott
Amanda Scott from Sweet Life: Los Angeles joined The Take On. Executive Produced by Issa Rae and on HBO Max this reality show centered on young black excellence is not only entertaining but heartwarming.
Ep46 - Bravo Breakdown’s Sasha Morfaw
Bravo Fucking Bravo! Bravo is my love language and so is Sasha Morfaw’s. We share this insatiable love for Bravo TV! Sasha Morfaw Joined The Take On. Sasha and I break down all things RHOBH, RHONY & Below Deck.
Ep45 - Friends having a Kiki with Tessa & Lila//Clubhouse Finds
My friends are HERE! Both of these amazingly intersectional women have joined The Take On and you won’t regret hearing their amazing Stories! LILA TALKS & TESSA KANEENE are such queens who have so much to share with their experiences and ways of seeing the world.
Ep44 - Jake Hunter // @JakeHunterOfficial // TikTok Finds
Jake Hunter Joined The Take On and we talked all things being an influencer and mental health. Jake understands that have millions of followers or an Emmy will NOT necessarily bring you happiness (btw he has both those things).
Ep43 - Shahs of Sunset's Shervin Roohparvar
Two Persians in the House! Shervin Roohparvar joins The Take On and we talks all things Shahs of Sunset. I've been waiting for this conversation since Shervin joined the cast of Shahs a couple of seasons ago. Shervin is kind, an entrepreneur, and single so listen up ladies!
Ep42 - Married to Medicine's Dr. Contessa
Calling all Bravoholics! Dr. Contessa my good friend is back again on The Take On! The only guest to come back again! I'm obsessed with Married to Medicine and that is mostly due to Contessa.
Ep41 - Below Deck Sailing Yacht's Daisy Kelliher
BELOW DECK in the House! Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher Joined The Take On and we got into all things Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Daisy went from Yachtie to TV gold, she is so entertaining to watch. And we talked what it's like working on a yacht as a woman in male dominated and chauvnistic industry like yachting.
Ep40 - Entertainment Tonight's Brice Sander
Bravo Fucking Bravo. Brice Sander joins The Take On and we dive into all that is the Bravosphere. He tells us all about what it’s like to interview THE Ramona Singer! Brice also talks being friends with Bravolebrities and what that entails.
Ep39 - Nadya Okamoto // @nadyaokamoto // TikTok Finds
Nadya Okamoto joined The Take On. And we are talking about all things Periods! Menstruation. That time of the month. Aunt Flo. Being on the Rag. There is so much intrigue and shame around something biological that happens to bodies every month.
Ep38 - Will McFadden
Another Clubhouse friend Will McFadden joined The Take On. Will McFadden runs the fames StoryTime Podcast that is all about talking about your worst date stories, worst jobs, etc. Will is so funny and we had a ball having him on the podcast.
Ep37 - E! Nightly Pop's Nina Parker
Nightly Pop in the House! Nina Parker joined The Take On. Nina Parker is a force of nature in the entertainment industry. We talked about her place as a black woman in the entertainment industry from her time at TMZ to hosting Love and Hip Hop to now Nightly Pop.
Ep36 - Ahmed Aldin
GQ model and former Al-Jazeera English journalist joined The Take On. Ahmed helped break down all the intricacies of what is happening between Israel and Palestine. It was a riveting conversation around the instability in the Middle East, and how social media has played such a part in the crisis in Gaza.
Ep35 - Canine Intervention's Jas Leverette
The handsome and magnetic Jas Leverette from Netflix’s Canine Intervention Joins The Take On. Jas’s energy is infectious and it will feel like you had 3 cups of coffee after listening to this episode!
Ep34 - Sander Jennings
Sander Jennings is the face of an LGBTQIA+ ally and he joined The Take On. We break down what it means to be an ally to the queer community. As a reality TV veteran with 6 seasons of hit TLC show I Am Jazz under his belt he talks growing up on TV.
Ep33 - Brands by Bravo: Danielle
Brands by Bravo is one of my favorite Bravo Meme pages on Instagram and my viral TikTok sound “Waking up in the Morning” was highlighted on Brands by Bravo. I sat down with the creator of the page Danielle and dived into her accidental feud with RHOBH housewife Erika Jayne, building a following on TikTok, and her all time fave Bravo moments.
Ep32 - Let's Fucking Date's Serena Kerrigan
Serena. Fucking. Kerrigan. I mean with a middle name that is Fucking she does NOT disappoint. Serena Fucking Kerrigan joins The Take on and I’m gagged! We have a ball! She has built an empire during a pandemic. Dating Show. Card game. Confidence coaching.
Ep31 - Kendall Mariah // @kendallmariah // TikTok Finds
The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Kendall Mariah with her 500k followers joins The Take On. Kendall is an amazing example of using your white privileged for good and using your platform to educate on how adoption of white parents to a black child looks like.
Ep30 - Eeka McLeod // @themcleodfam // TikTok Finds
The TikTok Finds series is focused on finding TikTok profiles that speak to me! Viral TikTok Star Eeka McLeod with her 1.3 million followers joins The Take On. Eeka is an amazing example of intersectionality. Queer. POC. Adoptive mother to children with special needs.
Ep29 - All About The Tea talks Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
My All About The Tea Family join The Take On to talk all things involving the Oprah Interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. If you haven’t heard of this interview, then you’ve been living under a rock. We give you all the takes not just the popular opinions.
Ep28 - Summer House's Hannah Berner
I’m Berning in Heaven. My girl is on my podcast! Hannah Berner joins The Take On. Comedian. Influencer. Podcaster: Giggle Squad & Berning in Hell. Summer House. Bravo Chat Room. When does this bitch sleep? We spill the tea on mister fuckboy of 2021: Luke Gulbranson!
Ep27 - Real Housewives of Potomac's Monique Samuels
Monique. Monique. Monique Samuels. The Queen Of Potomac herself in the flesh joined The Take On. Former Real Housewives of Potomac star came to talk family, essential oils, her Not For Lazy Moms Podcast, and her departure from Bravo TV.
Ep26 - Real Housewives of New York's Jill Zarin
The time has come for an OG! JILL ZARIN graces us with her presence on THE TAKE ON and this OG RHONY housewife gets down to business! Jill dives into whether or not she’ll come back to Bravo and where her and Bethenny Frankel stand in their tumultuous relationship.
Ep25 - Not Skinny But Not Fat's Amanda Hirsch
Hilaria. Hilary? Which is it? Hilaria Baldwin has captivated and defrauded us all for the last month. And Amanda Hirsch queen of the memes from NotSkinnyButNotFat joins The Take On. We drop down the rabbit hole that is the intrigue around the “Spanish” enigma that is Hilaria Baldwin.
Ep24 - The Real Housewives of Dallas' D'Andra Simmons
D’Andra Simmons is the Queen of Dallas and she joins The Take On! D’Andra is a sweetheart, and discusses how far she has come in her relationship with Mamma Dee. We break down how hard quarantine has been for her and getting through these tough times while filming a TV show.
Ep23 - Married to Medicine's Buffie Purselle
Buffie Buffie. Buffie Purselle joins The Take On! Former Married to Medicine star and tax expert wowed us with her one and only season of Married to Medicine. That’s all it took to fall in love with her.
Ep22 - Vanderpump Rules' Ariana Madix
ARIANA MADIX is the heart and soul of Vanderpump Ruled and she joined THE TAKE ON for a supersized episode! I was thrilled to sit down with her and we are now definitely friends.
Ep21 - Real Housewives of Dallas' Kary Brittingham
KARY BRITTINGHAM joined THE TAKE ON and this Real Housewife of Dallas did NOT hold back. We talked the new season of #RHOD and it’s gonna be fire. Kary spoke honestly and openly discussing her former fired castmate LeeAnne Locken and ultimately, Kary is unbothered when it comes to the drama of the show, and is living her best life.
Ep20 - Below Deck Mediterranean's Anastasia Surmava
Diving right below deck with the queen of yachting herself ANASTASIA "Nastia" SURMAVA as she joins The Take On! Nastia is ICONIC after going from Third Stew to Chef and back to Third Stew on Season 4 of Below Deck Mediterranean and has proven she isn't scared of any challenge!
Ep19 - RuPaul Drag Race's Jackie Cox
JACKIE COX joined THE TAKE ON as the first episode for SEASON 2 and we dived into everything voting and getting Agent Orange out of the White House. Jackie is very vocal about the state of this administration and how we can change all of this by VOTING.
Ep18 - Tehran
TEHRAN joined The Take On and we talked all things the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of this movement in 2020 America. Tehran has a way of cracking up anyone he is around so if you love to laugh, then this is the episode for you!
Ep17 - Bobbie Oliver
Bobbie Oliver joined The Take On and I didn't stop laughing the entire time! Bobbie has made herself a name in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy, and she shares her tips on how to navigate this misogynistic world.
Ep16 - D'Lo
D'LO KID joined The Take On and we dive in! D'Lo has such a unique way of connecting with the audience as he does his one man show. We talk about Trans representation in the media, and how D'Lo is working to create more diversity in Hollywood.
Ep15 - Jane Johnsen
Finally my besty, my best Judy, JANE JOHNSEN joined The Take On! What is the point of having a podcast if you can't have your hilarious friends on it?! We laughed so much SO if you don't like to laugh then don't listen to this!
Ep14 - David Yontef
DAVID YONTEF joined The Take On and we spilled the tea all over the place! Put the blanket down for the picnic, we FOUND THE SHADE!
Ep13 - Dr. Contessa Melcalfe
DR. CONTESSA joined The Take On and no topic was off the table! We dived right into how reality TV has changed her life she since joined the cast of Married to Medicine. She blessed us with her black girl magic as we talked about what it takes to keep a family together with as demanding careers as being a doctor and reality star.
Ep12 - Dr. James Q. Simmons
JAMES Q SIMMONS joined The Take On and what a perfect time with the pandemic on all our minds. James takes the fear out of taking control of your own health, and helps us deal with our fears and phobias.
Ep11 - David Del Rio
DAVID DEL RIO joined The Take On and we broke down his experiences on Broadway, the big screen, and the small screen, he has literally been on all the screens! David has made a way for himself in Hollywood and bringing this infectious energy.
Ep10 - Arisce Wanzer
ARISCE WANZER joined The Take On and we broke down transphobia in the black community as the BLM movement gains traction in America. Arisce talks about how hard it was for her to find her place in Hollywood as a proud trans woman of color.
Ep9 - Assaad Yacoub
ASSAAD YACOUB joined The Take On! Feeling STUCK? Well this episode will speak to you. Assaad talked all things directing and how to carve out your own space in Hollywood. What is the best way to take up space in your career, and how to lean into your creative power.
Ep8 - Mayhem Miller
MAYHEM MILLER joined The Take On and we discussed finding positivity even during the darkest times and how to rise above those times with resilience. Mayhem opened up about all the ways RuPaul has opened the door for Queens of Color and how she is able to operate through the world with confidence, humor, and humility.
Ep7 - Kapil Talwalkar
KAPIL TALWALKAR joined The Take On and shared what it is like being a South Asian actor in Hollywood and how we can navigate all of our own intersections. Carving out a part of the industry for yourself is no easy feat and Kapil has done it seamlessly.
Ep6 - David Lopez
DAVID LOPEZ joined The Take On and spoke about intersectionality and how to let go of opportunities that may not have been for you from the jump. Holding on too tight can be your undoing and in this conversation, we dive into how to unlearn some of the bad habits and traumas that we carry.
Extra Extra! Amir is SPILLING THE TEA!
MISSIN' US? Don't worry we know it's Quarantine so we are giving you a super SPECIAL extra dose of The Take On and it's just Amir this time. We are spilling some major TEA! We are diving into the world of celebrities and unveiling the dark side of being a publicist in Hollywood.
Ep5 - Eureka O'Hara
EUREKA O’HARA joined The Take On to discuss all things as a world famous drag queen and being your most authentic self. Eureka made a name for themself on Rupaul's Drag Race and now HBO's We're Here, which was just renewed for a 2nd season!
Ep4 - Jason Carter (Part 2)
JASON CARTER joined the The Take On for PART 2 because we had so much more tea to spill! We continue down the rabbit hole of celebrity gossip. We complete the conversation around Lea Michele. We break down Britney Spears and her conservatorship.
Ep3 - Jason Carter (Part 1)
JASON CARTER joined The Take On to jump headfirst into celebrity news! We dive into the Kardashians and spill the tea on Lea Michele, and honey there is a pot of tea to spill! Jason Carter is a mainstay of RuPaul's Drag Race as a part of the "pit crew.:" He has made a name for himself in Hollywood with tenacity and grit.
Ep2 - Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht
KRISTEN GRIFFITH-VANDERYACHT joined The Take On! Looking for laughs? Fun? You've come to the right place! Kristen and I will dive into the world of shooting a Netflix show with as large a production value as The Big Flower Fight.
Ep1 - Jai Rodriguez
JAI RODRIGUEZ joined The Take On to discuss his experience playing Angel in Rent and being on one of the most famous shows EVER, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy….a show that changed Jai’s life, but also showed him the frustrations of being brown man in Hollywood.
Trailer - The Take On
The Take On, hosted by Amir Yassai, has come at the perfect time in 2020! The Take On is Pride. It's Queerness. It's Black Lives Matter. The Take On wants to break down barriers and have conversations about racism, sexism, homophobia, body shaming, and transphobia in Hollywood and Broadway.
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