Hey BFFs! We're back chatting it up with actress, mama, and entrepreneur Denise Vasi! You might know Denise from her various acting gigs, but did you know she first started in modeling as a 12 year old?! Yes y'all! She shares what navigating that world was like, and how she figured out what she does best. Plus you're not going to want to miss the s…

Full disclosure - Codie and Thembi have been friends for a quick minute, but as the two of them are busy busy, it's always good to catch up! So let's get into it. Thembi Banks is a filmmaker, storyteller, wife, and mama. AND when she and Codie had this conversation she was getting ready to make her feature film directorial debut (after having C-19 …

Welcome Back BFFs! Codie first met Jessica through her husband. After watching their life through the lens of social media, she knew she had to have a conversation with them for Black Love Doc. Little did she know just how much she would connect with all the things that Jessica embodies. In this conversation, Jessica shares everything about her new…

When Codie's husband, Tommy Oliver, was tapped to direct the new Juice WRLD documentary "Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss" she self admittedly knew very little about the global superstar. However, she was quickly pulled into the world of the rapper and his story. As she came to know him she also wondered about his mother, Carmela Wallace, and her story. …

Today Codie's New BFF is a mom, entrepreneur, speaker, curator, and brand marketer... Marty McDonald! Marty and Codie dive into making strides for their brands, family, and inner wellbeing before, during, and beyond the pandemic. Marty shares her journey as a mother building a brand and making strides in the face of adversity. Make sure you check o…

Hey Friends! This week Codie has one of her actual good friends with her, Mel Jones! Mel is a multi-talented producer, writer and director who came into Codie's life after Codie made a lifechanging decision. In this conversation Codie and Mel go deep about Mel being adopted, raising a child as a single mother in the film industry, and what Mel has …

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and today Codie has two people near and dear to her heart who have been affected by such. Porsha Summerville, Codie's long time friend from their time at Howard, lost her son Josiah at seven months old. It was this loss that motivated Codie into searching for resources for not only her, but other…

Hey Friends! Codie is back with a whole new season of My New BFF! Today Codie starts off the season with someone who is a veteran both in front of and behind the camera and is an all-around Marketing Guru. You might’ve caught her conducting interviews with Essence, XO Necole, and The Recording Academy to social justice pieces for BET. It is the one…

Hi friends! This week Codie's new BFF blew her mind from the moment she met her because of her high energy and loving spirit. She is an entertainer, author, former adult actress, transgender woman and the star of the TS Madison Experience on WeTV - TS Madison! And y'all TS Madison kept it 💯 for real. Listen in as TS Madison gets vulnerable about he…

Ashley Chea has been a BFF of Codie's for a while, but there is one topic that they have never sat down and truly talked about - Grief. Too often people don't realize how grief has intertwined with their everyday lives. Or, people are too afraid to talk about it because of the pain involved with remembering someone we lost. Listen in as Codie and A…

Influencers, entrepreneurs and sisters; enter Mattie James and Maya Elious! Mattie and Maya have both built separate phenomenal careers and are just getting started. In this episode, Mattie and Maya give the inside details about how they started, what they continue to struggle with now, and of course, tell us who taught them the most about love. Th…

cw: sexual trauma Today Codie's New BFF is an unapologetic sexologist, and organizer who is constantly exploring the intersectionality of sexuality and social justice: Michelle Hope! In this conversation Michelle gets real about growing up in the catholic church, the truth behind hyper sexualization, and how to talk sex with the people you love. Mi…

Today Codie's New BFF is an old friend that has recently come into the spotlight because of her amazing song Black Like Me: Mickey Guyton. Codie and Mickey catch up and discuss everything that has happened between their time hanging out with each other navigating Los Angeles in 2009, to the successes and parenthood they're both experiencing today. …

Today Codie's New BFF is someone who has been her BFF for all of her life, her mom! Renee Brooks. Codie and her mom have always been close, but for the first time Codie gets to ask her mom some questions that she always have wanted to know the answer to. From parenting to life lessons, to a secret Codie has always wondered about her mother, this ep…

Today Codie's New BFF is known to the 9 million people who listen to the Steve Harvey morning show as the "Mouth of the South" - Mississippi Monica Barnes! Mississippi Monica has been living her best quarantine life and shares how she made it through 2020. Plus learn how her M.S. in counseling turned into a successful career in radio. Monica is all…

Today Codie's New BFF is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a CEO, and a fellow twin mom... Nina Westbrook! Nina and Codie get deep about learning how to balance and juggle it all, and the moments when you realize you can't. Plus is there ever a wrong time to adjust your life/ career expectations? Nina shares how she went from a full-time th…

This week Codie's new BFF is....Melissa Fredericks! In this conversation that took place at the top of quarantine, Melissa tells Codie about how her and kevonstage met, how her parents divorce influenced her thoughts on love, how she went from working in aerospace to being a podcast host, author, and influencer. Make sure you're following the podca…

This week Codie's new BFF is....Melanie Fiona! In this conversation that took place at the top of quarantine, Melanie gives Codie the lowdown on her spiritual journey and what exactly forced her to do the work to fix her energy. Plus Melanie tells Codie exactly why she chose to hide her pregnancy and the reminders that are necessary to operate from…

Welcome to My New BFF! Join Codie Elaine Oliver, wife, mama, and co-creator of Black Love on OWN, as she chats with people you know, people you should know and at the end of the conversation, people you will want to know. Every other week Codie will get beyond the public personas and have the real discussions that will leave you wanting you to be t…