Blunt Talk with Riah
Blunt Talk is a culture-driven podcast spotlighting the minds shaping today’s creative and entrepreneurial landscape.
Hosted by Mariah Marrero, the show features in-depth conversations with founders, artists, executives, and innovators who are building brands, shifting narratives, and redefining success on their own terms.
Each episode explores the strategy behind the creativity — from mindset and leadership to branding, ownership, and industry navigation.
Blunt Talk bridges the gap between emerging talent and established professionals, creating a platform where real insight meets real opportunity.
This is more than dialogue — it’s access, alignment, and elevation.
Episodes
7 episodes
Living a Double Life: Who are you when no one is watching? With Los
In this episode, we dive into the reality of living a double life—the versions of ourselves we show the world versus who we truly are behind closed doors.Joined by Los, an entrepreneur and creative who stands on faith and growth, we unp...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:00:33
Loving Them After Loving Him with HaniiMonaeee
In this episode of Blunt Talk, we explore a side of heartbreak that rarely gets talked about—losing people who didn’t actually break your heart.After a 3-year relationship, the breakup didn’t just mean walking away from love…it meant wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:57
Will Racism Ever End? The War on the Black family ✊🏿
This episode gets real.We’re asking the uncomfortable question: will racism ever truly come to an end… or has it just learned how to hide?I’m joined by @yvngred —an entrepreneur using credit and strategic investing to build real...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:05:14
Grief Outside of Death|Losing Friendships, Identity & Dreams ft. Mari the Poet✨|Blunt Talk Podcast
Grief isn’t always about death. Sometimes it’s the quiet loss of a friendship, the version of yourself you’ve outgrown, or the dreams that didn’t unfold the way you imagined.In this episode, I sit down with Mari — a poet, tattoo apprent...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:14
When your growth makes others uncomfortable with Ra The Rebel | Blunt Talk Podcast with Riah
In this episode, we sit down with Mellanee — CEO of Rebirth the Label — to talk about what it really means to evolve as a woman while building something from the ground up. As a mother, fashion designer, and author, Melony shares the journey be...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:07:09
Black men heal with Pan African father Tyler |Blunt Talk Podcast with Riah
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler, a Pan-African conscious individual and father, for a conversation rooted in identity, legacy, and emotional responsibility. We explore how consciousness evolves through fatherhood, the weight Black men a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12:03
Who are you without the Algorithm? with artist YIYI | Blunt Talk Podcast with Riah |
In this episode, we sit down with YIYI, an upcoming Cuban artist fresh off her first performance at YTH Fest. Through her experience as a creative coming of age in the digital era, we explore how algorithms quietly shape self-esteem, influence ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:01:49