• It's Giving.. Build Your Community Sweetie?!
    Jun 4 2023

    Welcome back to It's Giving..? with MALU. IGP is back from a little hiatus with an unforgettable episode with a special guest. Edward Buckles Jr., director of Katrina Babies, joins MALU in a conversation about the importance of building your community and the power of mentorship. Katrina Babies is a documentary film that has been in the works for seven years and was released on HBOMax on August 24, 2022. Buckles narrate this documentary and follow the stories of people who experienced the life-changing event of Hurricane Katrina. In this interview, MALU asks Buckles about his journey with filming, the power of storytelling, the intricacies of mental health, and creator representation in a state known for its little resources, but rich culture. From beginning to end, this conversation has priceless gems that every creator and/or person needs to hear. Buckles, the creator of an award-winning film that has contributed so much to Louisiana, reassures us that your journey will influence your destination. So, make sure you're enjoying the ride with all of its ups and downs.

    To complete the end of season 1, there will be one more episode of It's Giving..? until the fall of this year! Thank you so much to Edward Buckles for joining the It's Giving..? fam and for everyone who's been rocking with me! Be sure to watch 'Katrina Babies' on Max and Amazon Prime today!

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    39 mins
  • It's Giving.. Law of Attraction? Pansexuality?
    Apr 16 2023

    Welcome back to another bonus episode of It's Giving..? with MALU. On this special episode, MALU interviews and discuss the law of attraction and pansexuality with spiritualist and creator, Red. Red is a poet and artist from New Orleans and is putting on for the black, queer creators in the south. In this episode, Red drops some gems on how she manifests, plans to break generational curses, and creating a pure, authentic legacy. Get ready to laugh and hear some encouraging words from two beautiful poets taking over the south with their words and raw energy.


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    38 mins
  • It's Giving.. That Ain't Healthy Bitch?!
    Mar 7 2023

    Welcome back to another bonus episode where MALU. ask special guest Booqoo, musician and fitness influencer, some questions about maintaining her physical and mental health. In this episode, expect to hear some raw shit that only two authentic bitches can produce! Booqoo spills the tea on top three things you can do for your health so you can always feel like a bad bitch. MALU and Booqoo discuss their shared traumas such as sexual abuse and eating disorders to encourage you all to overcome your battles and live your dream life. Booqoo is an artist with singles out on all platforms so make sure you run it up and support a real, creative, hustling ass baddie. 

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    50 mins
  • It's Giving.. The Voodoo You Do?
    Feb 22 2023

    Hey yall, welcome back to another episode of It's Giving..? by MALU. Today's episode is an ode to New Orleans since we are near the end of Mardi Gras season. Mardi Gras season welcomes tourists from all over for the annual parades, parties, and balls. NOLA is most cultured and main tourist attraction of Louisiana and that is mainly due to the misconceptions of VooDoo. In this bonus episode, MALU invites longtime friend and fellow artist, AJ, to ask her some questions about VooDoo and how she views religion. VooDoo is an oral tradition religion from Africa and Haiti mainly known for its magic and spiritual possession.  If you want to know more about the most misunderstood religion, you can start here on 'It's Giving..?' 

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    https://www.livescience.com/40803-voodoo-facts.html 

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Vodou

    https://people.howstuffworks.com/voodoo.htm 

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    49 mins
  • It's Giving .. Halloweekend? Spooky Cooc-? How to be Alone and Not Lonely? Social Anxiety?
    Oct 31 2022

    HELLLLLO IGP Listeners! MALU is back with another episode and this one is more mellow and chill for the Halloween weekend. MALU talks about her 2022 Halloween, hosting Yanafest, favorite Halloween movies, and getting some spooky di-[censored]. In addition to that, MALU talks about her battles with being introverted and extroverted, social anxiety, and how to be alone and not lonely. Many people interpret loneliness and alone very differently and MALU gives her interpretation and advice for you all to consider. We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to FOLLOW, RATE, and SHARE this podcast with everyone you know! Scorpio playlist is out now! 

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    39 mins
  • It's Giving.. Analyzing Birth Charts? How to Stay Authentic When Making Art? Don't Collab With People Who Want to Fuck? Content With Life?
    Oct 24 2022

    MALU is back from her mental health break with a very insightful and loving episode. Kaya Lewis, teacher, artist, and writer, is here to co-host with MALUY as they interview a new guest YANA. YANA is a Baton Rouge artist who makes powerful art and curate community events around Baton Rouge. She has made her name a staple in Louisiana and her journey is just getting started. Kaya and MALU analyze YANA's birth charts, discuss the hardships of being a black queer artist in a male-dominated scene, and how to stay true to your authentic self in the midst of fraudulent behavior. 

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    59 mins
  • It's Giving .. Freakiest Zodiac Sign? Cunty TV Shows? Don't Grow Up, Just Adapt?
    Sep 26 2022

    HELLLOOOO! Welcome back to 'It's Giving..?' and today it's giving who really the best in bed? What sign have you had the best sex with? MALU dives into her favorite sexual experience and how the signs perform in bed. Movie streaming services have been releasing some cunty and fashionable TV shows and movies lately and we are here for it! MALU talks about a few of her favs that everyone should watch and get inspired by. We all suffer from making the decision on choosing the "right" career and what should make us happy, but what do you really want? Why are you letting others control your life? Stop trying to grow up and lose your childlike wonder, keep it and adapt to to the world as you age. 

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    37 mins
  • It's Giving .. I Interviewed A Public Health Scientist and He Speaking Straight Facts? Louisiana Culture Overseas? Across the Globe?
    Sep 19 2022

    Welcome back to It's Giving..? MALU is back with another interview and discussion with the infamous Ugonna Njoku or you may know him as 'Ugo'. Ugo is an artist of many forms as well as an educated brother from Baton Rouge, Louisiana where many of his peers fall victim to a different life. MALU and Ugo discuss Louisiana culture and its influence, traveling internationally, religion, spirituality, music, and more. This conversation will broaden your perspective on how southern creatives are the most innovative creators in the world.

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    1 hr and 2 mins