30 Personal Development Podcasts for Black Girls

Podcasts are litty right now. 

In fact, according to Edison Research, 32% of Americans listen to podcasts at least once a month. 

And if you didn’t know already…

BLACK WOMEN ARE SLAAAAYING IN THESE PODCAST STREETS!

.... and we are here for it, honey!

Whether you are trying to get snatched, secure the bag in your business, or live your best life, black women podcasts are bringing the SAUCE.

Satisfy your podcast cravings with this list of personal development podcasts by brown skin girls just like you.


Health and Wellness Podcasts

Get your mind and body together with these podcasts hosted by black women. 

1. Food Heaven Podcast

This health and wellness podcast is hosted by two besties and registered dietician nutritionists. They talk about topics from healthy living to body acceptance. “Our Tips For Navigating Stress Eating”  “An Honest Conversation About Death and Grief.”

Hosts: Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones.

New episodes: Every Wednesday

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

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2. Black Girl In Om

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If you are a woman of color obsessed with self-care and self-love, this podcast is for you, boo! This podcast features inspiring a diverse set of experts who navigate the wellness space. 

Hosted By: Lauren Ash

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

New Episodes: 4x per month

Binge On: 77 episodes

3. Balanced Black Girl

When you feel your best, you do your best. The Balanced Black Girl podcast helps you to do just that by giving real info about personal development, health, and self-care, Tune in for interviews and deep dives with Black women wellness experts.

Hosted By: Lestraundra Alfred

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Episodes: Bi-weekly

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4. Therapy For Black Girls

Therapy and mental health still carries a stigma in the black community. The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is breaking  the stigma one episode at a time. Listen as Dr. Jordan gives her expert advice on how to improve your mental health. 

Hosted By: Jordan Harden Bradferd, Ph,D 

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge On: 164 episodes

5. Destination Heal, Self Care IRL

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Becoming your best self ain’t easy! Sometimes you just have to take life by the horns and enjoy the ride. Self Care IRL will get you all the way together with her raw and intimate thoughts on mental health and wellness topics.

Hosted By: Ty Alexander

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Episodes: Varies

Binge On: 17 episodes 

6. Black Girls Heal

7. The Black Girl Bravado


Mindset Podcasts

If you are ready to master your mindset, tune into these podcasts by black females.

8. The Affirm Podcast

50 episodes filled with real talk for “women of color who affirm their worth, value mental health, and seek wholeness.’ Even though this podcast has been discontinued, AFFIRM is still one of the best personal development podcasts for black girls!

Hosted By: Davia Roberts, LPC

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

New Episodes: Discontinued

Binge on: 46 Episodes

9. Side Hustle Pro

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Dive into the lives of beautiful black women entrepreneurs who have gone from side hustling to full-time bossing. Listen in to Chief Side Hustler, Nicaila Matthews Okome for practical advice from some of the world’s most inspiring black women.

Hosted By: Nicaila Matthews Okome

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 207 episodes

10. The Goal Standard

Tune in for dope interviews that reveal the work it takes to create the life of your dreams. Shout out to Lene’ Green for creating a space where guests can “share the roadblocks, challenges, and struggles that they went through to get where they are today.”

Hosted By: Lene’ Green

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

New Episodes: 2-3 per month-

Binge on: 66 episodes

11. Brown Ambition

It takes money to run an empire! If you are trying to get your finances together to live your best empress life, start listening to Brown Ambition like yesterday! Learn how to juggle your life, career, and finances with the solid advice from Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche each week. 

Hosted By: Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 217 episodes


Self-Development Podcasts

Are you ready to level up your life? Kick back, relax, and listen into one of these fiiirrre self-help podcasts. 

12. The Glow Up Podcast

Sometimes dreamers need to get out of the clouds and into reality. The Glow Up Podcast is a weekly shot of practical advice from real entrepreneurs that will bring you back down to earth. 

Hosted By: Casey and Naomi

Rating: 4.8 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 161 episodes

13. Talk to Your Mom

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Admit it! Your mom knows a whole lotta things about life that you don’t. Having transparent conversations with your mama about sex, trauma, healing, and spirituality is a must, but not every young woman has a mother to talk with. Mom and daughter duo Keyaira and Tarawoner Kelly get it. Their podcast, Talk to Your Mom, is documenting several juicy convos about real life and we are here for it!

Hosted By: Keyaira and Tarawoner Kelly

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 10 episodes

14. Now, That’s Life! With Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey

On Now That's Life, Dr. Nina shares her lessons as a 100-pound weight loss champion, Licensed Psychologist, Tenured Professor, and lifestyle vlogger with over 950,000 YouTube subscribers and 60 million video views.She delivers her expertise, clinical research, and steps on how women can align mentally, physically and emotionally to get what they deserve in life. She reads listener letters, answers questions, and dives into requested topics.

Hosted By: Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Bi-weekly

Binge on: 30 episodes

15. The Courtney Sanders Podcast

Welcome to the Courtney Sanders Show, formally known as "The Think and Grow Chick Podcast". Join Top Millennial Speaker & Women’s Empowerment coach Courtney Sanders as she touches on entrepreneurship, lifestyle, finances, personal growth and spiritually. Hear personal stories and experiences from Courtney and featured guest on several topics.

Hosted By: Courtney Sanders

Rating: 4.8 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 115 episodes

16. Gettin’ Grown

17. Goddess Confessions

18. SelfishTalk Podcast

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“The SelfishTalk Podcast, hosted by OlanikeeOsi is a women’s self-love focused podcast powered by SELFISHBABE: The personal development and lifestyle company teaching women to selfishly and authentically love themselves through their FREE self-love app SELFISHBABE. Everything self-love, spirituality, women and real are talked about.”

Hosted By: OlanikeeOsi

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 66 episodes


Empowerment Podcasts

Sometimes, you just need someone to gas you up! These podcasts will give you a powerful shot of advice that is chased with love.

19. Slay Girl Slay 

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Are you a creator who is transforming her life? Slay Girl Slay is for” every woman on the verge of a come up.” Sis, you will love the real talk sessions from the founder of the Slay Girl Slay movement. 

Hosted By: Ashley Leggs

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 100 Episodes

20. Black Girl Podcast

21. Happy Black Woman

22. She’s Got Drive

23. Girl CEO Podcast

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Girl CEO is the playground for female entrepreneurs. The podcast is an extension of the brand, where Ronne gives her real life tips and advice to becoming a brilliant CEO.

Hosted By: Ronne Brown

Rating: 4.8 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 36 episodes

24. H.E.R. Space

25. Yes, Girl!

26. hey, girl.

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Listen in on intimate conversations with soul filled women from all walks of life. This free flowing podcast will make you want to grab a cup of your favorite beverage of choice and indulge for hours. 

Hosted By: Alex Elle

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 190 episodes


Spirituality Podcasts

If you’re into collecting “aha moments” and spiritual gems, then meditate on these powerful spirit focused podcasts.

27. Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations

“Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you with SuperSoul.” Listen to interviews with some of the world’s most renowned people as they share their knowledge and wisdom on living the life of their dreams.

Hosted By: Oprah

Rating: 4.6 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 307 Episodes

28. Spiritprenuer Podcast

29. Jesus and Jollof

30. Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts

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Founder of the Women Evolve movement and Co-Pastor of The Potter’s House Denver, Sarah Jakes Roberts speaks on all things popular culture, faith, and transformation. 

Hosted By: Sarah Jakes Roberts

Rating: 4.9 of 5

New Episodes: Weekly

Binge on: 100 Episodes


Shifting your life begins with opening your world to new people and information. Personal development podcasts are an easy way to do this for the $free.99. Support yourself and these black women podcasts by listening, rating, and sharing. 

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