Keep it Positive, Sweetie
Episodes
Rhymes & Reasoning with Rapsody
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crystal and Rapsody discuss the emcee’s creative evolution, her love languages, where sisterhood in hip-hop stands and the mystique behind the woman...
Success & Second Chances With Gail Bean
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NAACP Image Award winning actress, Gail Bean, shares some of the personal highs and lows she experienced on her rise to stardom, the ...
Success & Second Chances With Gail Bean
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NAACP Image Award winning actress, Gail Bean, shares some of the personal highs and lows she experienced on her rise to stardom, the ...
Getting to the Money, Love and Success with Ashley Fox
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with financial advisor and CEO of Empify, Ashley Fox. We talked about everything from generational wealth,...
Getting to the Money, Love and Success with Ashley Fox
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with financial advisor and CEO of Empify, Ashley Fox. We talked about everything from generational wealth,...
The Power of Your Dreams with Stephanie Ike Okafor
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have none other than the Executive Pastor of The Potter’s House at One LA, talk show host, and now author, Stephanie Ike Okafor. I didn'...
The Power of Your Dreams with Stephanie Ike Okafor
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have none other than the Executive Pastor of The Potter’s House at One LA, talk show host, and now author, Stephanie Ike Okafor. I didn'...
A Life in Bloom with Shawn Finnie
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all, I've been wanting to have my dear friend Shawn Finnie on the couch since season 1 and God made it possible. If you know him in real life or fol...
A Life in Bloom with Shawn Finnie
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all, I've been wanting to have my dear friend Shawn Finnie on the couch since season 1 and God made it possible. If you know him in real life or fol...
From Beauty to Business with Kiyah Wright
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend and longtime stylist Kiyah Wright on the couch. She's been in the hair industry for 30 years working with everyone from Cia...
From Beauty to Business with Kiyah Wright
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend and longtime stylist Kiyah Wright on the couch. She's been in the hair industry for 30 years working with everyone from Cia...
A Series of Yes with Brenda Palmer
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend Brenda Palmer on the couch. In addition to being a preacher, she's also a producer, podcaster, and digital creator. We talk...
A Series of Yes with Brenda Palmer
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend Brenda Palmer on the couch. In addition to being a preacher, she's also a producer, podcaster, and digital creator. We talk...
En Route with Durand Bernarr
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the uber talented Durand Bernarr on the couch. It was a pleasure to get to know him as his star is on the rise. Not only is he Erykah...
En Route with Durand Bernarr
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the uber talented Durand Bernarr on the couch. It was a pleasure to get to know him as his star is on the rise. Not only is he Erykah...
Hope Dealer with MAJOR.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There were certain people that I just had to invite on the couch when I visited LA ,and MAJOR. was one of them. For those that know and get to witness...
Hope Dealer with MAJOR.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There were certain people that I just had to invite on the couch when I visited LA ,and MAJOR. was one of them. For those that know and get to witness...
A Cécred Place with Tina Knowles
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ya'll we are back for Season 5 and I decided to bring KIPS to LA during BET week. I had the pleasure of talking to the amazing Miss Tina Knowles and s...
A Cécred Place with Tina Knowles
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ya'll we are back for Season 5 and I decided to bring KIPS to LA during BET week. I had the pleasure of talking to the amazing Miss Tina Knowles and s...
Marinating Over Activating with Sarah Jakes Roberts
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the honor of interviewing Sarah Jakes Roberts while she was in town for her Power Moves book tour. Y'all it really felt like I was sitting down...
Marinating Over Activating with Sarah Jakes Roberts
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the honor of interviewing Sarah Jakes Roberts while she was in town for her Power Moves book tour. Y'all it really felt like I was sitting down...
The Gift of Rejection with Nona Jones
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of sitting with the wonderful and incredibly talented Nona Jones. We hadn't realized how much we had in common until we sat down. W...
The Gift of Rejection with Nona Jones
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of sitting with the wonderful and incredibly talented Nona Jones. We hadn't realized how much we had in common until we sat down. W...
Stay True with Dante Bowe
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of sitting down with singer Dante Bowe, whom I've been a fan of for a long time. He is one of my favorite voices on most of my Mave...
Stay True with Dante Bowe
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of sitting down with singer Dante Bowe, whom I've been a fan of for a long time. He is one of my favorite voices on most of my Mave...
My Brother's Keeper with Emmanuel Hudson
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend, comedian and artist Emmanuel Hudson, on the couch. Not only is he funny, but he is serious about his faith walk and has on...
My Brother's Keeper with Emmanuel Hudson
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend, comedian and artist Emmanuel Hudson, on the couch. Not only is he funny, but he is serious about his faith walk and has on...
Standing On Business with Amber Grimes
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ya'll have no idea how excited I am to have Amber on the show. We met very early on in my career and so much has changed for the two of us. It's been ...
Standing On Business with Amber Grimes
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ya'll have no idea how excited I am to have Amber on the show. We met very early on in my career and so much has changed for the two of us. It's been ...
Flip Ya Life with Shabazz the OG
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have my friend and entrepreneur Shabazz the OG on the couch. We go waaaay back, when I was pursuing my music career. He's been a great fr...
Flip Ya Life with Shabazz the OG
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have my friend and entrepreneur Shabazz the OG on the couch. We go waaaay back, when I was pursuing my music career. He's been a great fr...
Family Over Everything with Devale Ellis
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all have been asking for my brother and costar Devale to join me on the couch and we finally made it happen! We talk about everything from football...
Family Over Everything with Devale Ellis
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all have been asking for my brother and costar Devale to join me on the couch and we finally made it happen! We talk about everything from football...
Embracing the Pivot with Chester Tre' Rogers
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend, Chester Tre’ Rogers, on the couch to discuss his journey from playing in the NFL to being a series regular on 50 Cent’...
Embracing the Pivot with Chester Tre' Rogers
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have my friend, Chester Tre’ Rogers, on the couch to discuss his journey from playing in the NFL to being a series regular on 50 Cent’...
A New Season of Abundance with Miss Lawrence
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the talented and fabulous Miss Lawrence on the couch. I knew we were going to kiki, but I had no idea that he was going to preach a g...
A New Season of Abundance with Miss Lawrence
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the talented and fabulous Miss Lawrence on the couch. I knew we were going to kiki, but I had no idea that he was going to preach a g...
More Than A Woman with Khadeen Ellis
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to kick off season 4 with my good sis, Khadeen Ellis. A lot of y'all see her on social media and know her as a wife and mom to 4 whole boys, b...
More Than A Woman with Khadeen Ellis
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Excited to kick off season 4 with my good sis, Khadeen Ellis. A lot of y'all see her on social media and know her as a wife and mom to 4 whole boys, b...
Pretty Confident with Pretty Vee
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have none other than the incredibly funny, God fearing, sweet and gracious Pretty Vee on the couch. Ever since I met Vee she's been a bri...
Pretty Confident with Pretty Vee
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have none other than the incredibly funny, God fearing, sweet and gracious Pretty Vee on the couch. Ever since I met Vee she's been a bri...
Wisdom Gained from Relationships, Love and Lust w/ Josh Powell
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I have former NBA player now author, Josh Powell on the couch. I learned about Josh through mutual friends who shared with me h...
Wisdom Gained from Relationships, Love and Lust w/ Josh Powell
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I have former NBA player now author, Josh Powell on the couch. I learned about Josh through mutual friends who shared with me h...
Keep On Survivin' with MarQuis Parson
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I invited my longtime friend and brother from another mother, MarQuis, to join me on the couch. MarQuis has been riding with me since colleg...
Keep On Survivin' with MarQuis Parson
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I invited my longtime friend and brother from another mother, MarQuis, to join me on the couch. MarQuis has been riding with me since colleg...
Dear Crystal
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sweeties! A lot of you send me fan mail and I'm honored that you take the time to send me encouraging messages and ask for advice. Many of you are...
Dear Crystal
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Sweeties! A lot of you send me fan mail and I'm honored that you take the time to send me encouraging messages and ask for advice. Many of you are...
Encountering God with Todd Galberth
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have my brother, Change Church worship leader, songwriter and recording artist, Todd Galberth on the couch. We talk about how dope God is...
Encountering God with Todd Galberth
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have my brother, Change Church worship leader, songwriter and recording artist, Todd Galberth on the couch. We talk about how dope God is...
Silencing My Shame with Shanti Das
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I brought my friend and powerhouse, Shanti Das, on the show to share her story with us. After an unstoppable career as one of the most impac...
Silencing My Shame with Shanti Das
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I brought my friend and powerhouse, Shanti Das, on the show to share her story with us. After an unstoppable career as one of the most impac...
Activate Your Greatness with Alex Toussaint
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 4 | Welcome back Sweeties! This year our first guest is none other than the super talented, highly motivated Peloton Instructor, auth...
Activate Your Greatness with Alex Toussaint
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 4 | Welcome back Sweeties! This year our first guest is none other than the super talented, highly motivated Peloton Instructor, auth...
Can An Alpha Female Have It All w/ Quiana Watson?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 3 | My good friend, sis and realtor Quiana stopped by to have girl talk and talk about the pros and cons of being an alpha female, re...
Can An Alpha Female Have It All w/ Quiana Watson?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 3 | My good friend, sis and realtor Quiana stopped by to have girl talk and talk about the pros and cons of being an alpha female, re...
In This New Season with Megan Ashley
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 2 | Oftentimes when people get in the limelight, they hide their love for God and only acknowledge Him publicly during their acceptan...
In This New Season with Megan Ashley
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 2 | Oftentimes when people get in the limelight, they hide their love for God and only acknowledge Him publicly during their acceptan...
Father's Day with Kirk Franklin
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 1 | We're kicking season 3 off with the one and only, Kirk Franklin. Not only is he one of my favorite artists, but his music helped ...
Father's Day with Kirk Franklin
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 Episode 1 | We're kicking season 3 off with the one and only, Kirk Franklin. Not only is he one of my favorite artists, but his music helped ...
Where There's a Will, There's a Way with Will Packer
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 10 | For our season finale, I sat down with my family and super producer, Will Packer. He's such a great conversationalist, so much s...
Where There's a Will, There's a Way with Will Packer
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 10 | For our season finale, I sat down with my family and super producer, Will Packer. He's such a great conversationalist, so much s...
Positive Outcomes
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm watching your video submissions for Positive Outcomes letters and y'all told me ALL of your business! Thank you for trusting KIPS...
Positive Outcomes
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm watching your video submissions for Positive Outcomes letters and y'all told me ALL of your business! Thank you for trusting KIPS...
Still I Rise with Gocha Hawkins-Haynes
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 8 | This week I sat down with my longtime friend Gocha, who has been through a lot and has turned her life around. Gocha is a walking...
Still I Rise with Gocha Hawkins-Haynes
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 8 | This week I sat down with my longtime friend Gocha, who has been through a lot and has turned her life around. Gocha is a walking...
The Entertainment Biz- Seasons of Uncertainty w/ Shornell & Manny
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 7 | Everyone knows it takes a village to pull off production. There are so many departments such as glam, costume design, crafty and ...
The Entertainment Biz- Seasons of Uncertainty w/ Shornell & Manny
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 7 | Everyone knows it takes a village to pull off production. There are so many departments such as glam, costume design, crafty and ...
Becoming a Bawse with Kimberly Blackwell
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 6 | This week Kimberly Blackwell joined me on the couch and we caught up like the cameras weren't rolling. Sometimes you meet people ...
Becoming a Bawse with Kimberly Blackwell
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 6 | This week Kimberly Blackwell joined me on the couch and we caught up like the cameras weren't rolling. Sometimes you meet people ...
Creating a Life of Longevity with Kenny Burns
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 5 | This week's guest and I go WAY back! I've invited my big brother Kenny Burns on the show. We talk about navigating the entertainm...
Creating a Life of Longevity with Kenny Burns
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 5 | This week's guest and I go WAY back! I've invited my big brother Kenny Burns on the show. We talk about navigating the entertainm...
Heart to Heart with Dinorah Peña
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 | Episode 4. When I met this week’s guest, I had no idea how much my life would change. KIPS Gang has requested my manager, Dinorah Peña o...
Heart to Heart with Dinorah Peña
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 | Episode 4. When I met this week’s guest, I had no idea how much my life would change. KIPS Gang has requested my manager, Dinorah Peña o...
Help Is On The Way with Kountry Wayne
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 3 | I’m so excited to welcome my friend and Praise This co-star Kountry Wayne to the couch! We talked about his experience growing ...
Help Is On The Way with Kountry Wayne
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 3 | I’m so excited to welcome my friend and Praise This co-star Kountry Wayne to the couch! We talked about his experience growing ...
More Than What Meets The Eye with Eva Marcille
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 2 | This week, I am sitting with the talented and beautiful, Eva Marcille! Many of you may know her as America’s Next Top Model or ...
More Than What Meets The Eye with Eva Marcille
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 2 | This week, I am sitting with the talented and beautiful, Eva Marcille! Many of you may know her as America’s Next Top Model or ...
Higher is Waiting with Tyler Perry
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Episode 1 | Welcome back SWEETIES! I am so excited to have my big brother, boss, and one of my biggest inspirations, Tyler Perry, on the couc...
Dating Women of My Caliber
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 11 | As we bring this season to an end, I invited my brother Cyhi on the show to discuss dating a woman of my caliber. Over the years...
Sisterhood
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 10 | This week I have my sistas on the couch. Join us as we talk about sisterhood, love, relationships, boundaries and much more. I p...
My Salvation Story
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 9 | So many of you have shared how my love for God has been inspiring and I wanted to share my salvation story with you. We all have ...
Purging Season
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 8 |While purging is very necessary to get rid of dead weight and start anew, the process isn’t always easy. You can know that you...
Navigating Anxiety
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 7 | In today's society, we are going through so much and a lot of us are going through it alone and in silence. Our anxiety has gott...
Soft Life
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 6 | OK now, KIPS gang. If you didn’t already know it, I am in my soft life era, like FR FR. I have chosen to live more in my femini...
Love The Way God Intended
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 5 | Y'all I feel like this is my year for LOVE. I am ready for my man, my man, my man! So often, we start dating someone and God is n...
Dating In Your 40's
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 4 | Whew chile the ghetto! Dating in today’s society is HARD, especially with social media and all of the apps. But dating in you...
Body Count with Jasmin "Watch Jazzy" Brown
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 3 | Let's talk about SEX, baby -- cause some of us want a freak in the morning and a freak in the evening 👀 Ladies, is it just me,...
Get to Know Me
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 2 | Whew, this is a lot! For years I have remained guarded and have only shared the pieces of me that I felt safe to do so. But for s...
Survivor's Remorse with Isaac Carree
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 1 Episode 1 | Survivor's remorse is when a person has feelings of guilt because they survived a life-threatening situation when others did not....
Trailer | Keep it Positive, Sweetie
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to keep it Positive, Sweetie!