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Keep it Positive, Sweetie

Keep it Positive, Sweetie

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Show overview

Keep it Positive, Sweetie has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 133 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 1h 6m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 51 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.

Episodes
133
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
55 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Keep It Positive, Sweetie is more than a podcast—it’s a movement rooted in purpose, faith, and healing. Hosted by Crystal Renee Hayslett, this show creates a safe space for raw conversations and real connections that uplift, inspire, and empower. Each episode brings together culture-shifting guests for unfiltered talks on love, self-worth, growth, and navigating life with grace and grit. Whether we’re laughing, learning, or leaning into tough truths, the goal is always the same: to keep it honest, keep it healing, and always… Keep It Positive, Sweetie.

Latest Episodes

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Season Reunion | The Conversations That Stayed With Us

Jun 28, 202650 min

More Than Couple Goals

Jun 21, 202651 min

Building Beyond Yourself

Jun 14, 202656 min

More Than Hair: Confidence, Care & Building ORS Unapologetic

Jun 7, 202628 min

The Woman Behind the Armor

May 31, 202656 min

Family, Healing & The Life We Didn’t Expect

May 24, 202652 min

Yung Miami: Beyond the Persona

May 18, 202633 min

The Right Things, In The Right Season

May 10, 202648 min

Build As You Are: Personal Branding Without Perfection

May 3, 20261h 1m

Stillness, Clarity & the Courage to Transform

Apr 26, 202657 min

“From Survival to Strategy: Owning Your Narrative”

Apr 19, 202654 min

Real Life, Real Love, & The Truth In Between

Apr 14, 202656 min

S1 Ep 25The Voice Within: Faith, Success & Self-Trust

From music to business to authorship, 2 Chainz has lived many chapters, but this conversation focuses on what’s beneath it all. In this episode, he reflects on his latest NY Times Best Seller, The Voice In My Head Is God, the role of intuition in his life, and the difference between success and peace. Connect @luvCrystalRenee Red: The Voice In My Head is GOD By 2 Chaiz Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 202657 min

S1 Ep 24Ten Seasons Later: Growth, Boundaries & Becoming

Ten seasons. Over a million premiere viewers. Years of growth on screen and off. In this solo episode, Crystal reflects on Fatima’s journey since Season 1, what Season 10 reveals about higher stakes and shifting dynamics, and how playing a strong woman for nearly a decade shapes identity in real life. This conversation is about longevity, visibility, maturity, and what it means to grow in public while still becoming. Connect @luvCrystalRenee Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 202639 min

S1 Ep 23Celebrating 10 Seasons of Sistas w/KJ Smith-Black & Jordan Coleman

Crystal Renee welcomes KJ Smith Black and Jordan Coleman to celebrate 10 seasons of Tyler Perry’s Sistas and talk about what it’s like playing sisters on screen while building real sisterhood off set. They share how their chemistry came naturally, Jordan’s nerves joining an established cast in season 10 (including a vulnerable first-day scene), and how KJ made space for Jordan to shine. The conversation touches on character growth, family trauma and deflection, the pressure of carrying a show, and how fame can feel isolating even with strong support. They also discuss We Got You Sis community events, handling social media negativity with boundaries and blocking, and why their platforms come with responsibility. KJ plugs her Black Coffee business, and Jordan shares she’s producing an action short film. @luvcrystalrenee @KingJayBarnettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 20261h 14m

S1 Ep 22From Peloton to Prime Time w/ Tunde Oyeneyin

Crystal Renee welcomes Tunde Oyeneyin to the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to talk about stepping into acting as Madison Truitt on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, joining a series in its 10th season, and what it takes to be ready for a fast, one-take set. Tunde shares how she and Chris first connected through Peloton and later met in person, then reflects on pivoting publicly—from 16 years in cosmetics to cycling after a life-changing first class, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, and now a series regular. They discuss ambition, being a successful Black woman who’s sometimes misunderstood, balancing strength with vulnerability, and choosing not to shrink your life for a relationship. Tunde also talks about soul care, guarding her peace as visibility grows, and upcoming projects, including Sports Illustrated Swim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 202644 min

S1 Ep 21Black Women and the Power of the Group Chat

Crystal sits down with Jotaka Eadd, Founder of Full Circle Strategies and known as the Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley, for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and finding strength in heavy moments. From navigating personal loss to continuing the work of community, advocacy, and leadership, Jotaka shares how she moves forward through challenges, learns from missteps, and stays connected to purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 20261h 16m

S1 Ep 20The Way Love Goes w/ Brat + Judy

Host Chrystal Renee welcomes Debra (Da Brat) and Judy to the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show for a real conversation about building happiness on purpose through love, partnership, accountability, and everyday choices that protect home. They share why they’ve been quieter online, expound on motherhood, staying present, and keeping parts of their son’s life private, while still finding a middle ground with content. They talk about having a baby later in life, using Judy’s eggs with Debra carrying the pregnancy, and how becoming parents has softened Debra and helped her let go of survival mode and old habits from being an artist and growing up in Chicago. Judy shares her journey from doing hair as a child in New Orleans to building Kaleidoscope, including how Miracle Drops started after a client returned with damage that needed help. The couple previews their book, “The Way Love Goes,” out February 3, 2026 (pre-orders available), explaining that relationships aren’t always 50/50 and that partners should lean into each other’s strengths instead of fighting for control. They keep it honest about conflicts like jealousy, old messages, and even phones getting thrown, and how they’ve learned to cool down, communicate, and not go to bed angry. They also talk about keeping your identity in a relationship, with Debra encouraging Judy to take time for herself, while Judy opens up about the weight of running a company without investors and having to absorb costly mistakes as the owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202640 min

S1 Ep 19Listening to the Voice of God While Battling Restlessness in This Season - A Candid Conversation with Jonathan McReynolds.

Jonathan McReynolds’ music has long created a space for reflection, faith, and real-time conversation with God.  This weeks conversation goes beyond the songs — touching on faith, vulnerability, growth, and what it really means to walk with God in real time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202642 min

S1 Ep 18From Harvard to Fashion Bomb!!!

In this episode of the Keep it Positive, Sweetie Show, host Chrystal Renee speaks with Claire Sulmers, the visionary behind Fashion Bomb Daily. Claire shares her journey from Atlanta to Harvard and eventually to the heights of fashion journalism. She discusses the challenges she faced in accessing the fashion industry, the importance of resilience, and the critical decision that led her to create Fashion Bomb Daily. The conversation highlights the ongoing struggle for inclusivity in fashion, maintaining personal perseverance, and the significance of ownership and creating one's path. Claire also reflects on the importance of rest, self-care, and her future aspirations, including writing another book and expanding her brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202640 min
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