Podcast
The InnerMission Podcast ❤️
Hosted by Academy Award Nominee, actress, Danielle Brooks, The InnerMission Podcast is a stylized, intimate deeper-dive into the subconscious of today's leading creatives. We explore the beautiful, messy, and necessary in-between" moments when life forces the curtains closed. This series is an invitation for both the guest and the listener to log off, drop the armor, and uncover their actual inner mission when the static fades. No scripts, no stages, just pure human alignment.
- Performing Arts chart
- #21
- Episodes
- 10
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 59 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 2 days ago
Episodes
10 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 9 min
Nicco Annan on Almost Giving Up, Booking P-Valley & Trusting God's Timing
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
We got the one and only Nicco Annan, AKA Uncle Clifford from P-Valley, on The InnerMission Podcast!
From barely making ends meet to landing his breakout role, Nicco gets real about rejection, trusting God's timing even when life doesn't go according to plan, and learning when to slow down.
This is one of those episodes you'll want to replay! There are plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and a little wisdom we could all use along the way.
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48 min
Taylor Polidore Williams Talks Beauty in Black, Imposter Syndrome & Her Tyler Perry Moment
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
Kimmie…that’s Mrs. Bellarie to you! 👏🏾😂
We have Taylor Polidore Williams on The InnerMission Podcast, and baby, we had a TIME!
She's opening up about her journey as an actress, navigating imposter syndrome, and those career moments that make her stop and realize just how far she's come, including one unforgettable visit to Tyler Perry's house! 👀
And yes, we got into a little Beauty in Black talk, too!
Get ready for plenty of laughs, honest conversations, and a whole lot of personality.
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55 min
Muni Long on Lupus, Life-Saving Lung Surgery & Being Misunderstood
Season 1, Episode 8
Show notes
This is the side of Muni Long the public doesn’t get to see.
In this episode of The InnerMission, Muni opens up about her battle with lupus, the life-saving lung surgery that forced her to step away from the Brandy and Monica tour, and what it’s like to be misunderstood online.
Social media may have created its own version of who she is, but behind the headlines, assumptions, and opinions is a real person navigating her health, her career, and life in the public eye..
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1 hr 9 min
Jordan E. Cooper Talks Breaking Broadway Barriers, Authenticity, & Refusing to Take No for an Answer
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
We have THE Jordan E. Cooper on The InnerMission Podcast!
He reflects on his journey from putting on plays in church as a kid to breaking barriers on Broadway and everything it took to get there.
From the rejection behind the success to bringing his authentic voice to The Ms. Pat Show, Jordan E. Cooper opens up about navigating faith and identity, staying true to himself, and pushing forward even when the industry didn’t understand his vision.
He never let “no” be the end of the story.
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1 hr 6 min
Tisha Campbell Talks 40-Year Friendships, Body Image, Surviving Hollywood & Finding Herself Again
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she IS the moment… it’s Tisha Campbell!
We’re getting into her 40-year friendship with Tichina Arnold, the highs and lows of navigating the entertainment industry, and what it’s taken to embrace her body throughout every stage of her career.
We’re also talking about her new memoir, The A Word, where she opens up about navigating her son’s autism diagnosis and how that journey shaped them both.
Go ahead and get comfortable because you’re going to want to hear ALL of this. Get ready to laugh, learn, and CUT UP!
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59 min
Gail Bean on Favor, Faith & Finding Her Way
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
In this episode, Gail Bean opens up about the moments that shaped her career, the challenges that tested her along the way, and the faith that carried her through moments of uncertainty.
From difficult seasons in Los Angeles to navigating heartbreak and uncertainty, Gail shares how she continued to show up for herself, trust the journey, and keep moving forward.
For Gail, every role has mattered, and every opportunity has prepared her for what came next.
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59 min
Kandi Burruss Gets Real About Divorce, Co-Parenting & Her Next Chapter
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
Now you know when Kandi sits down, there are going to be STORIES to tell… and she did not disappoint.
We get into a real conversation about divorce, co-parenting, protecting your peace, and stepping into a new chapter without having every detail figured out.
Because after everything you’ve built, experienced, and learned, sometimes the biggest question is simply: What do I want now?
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59 min
Ludacris on Fatherhood, Purpose, and Building Something That Lasts
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
The music made him a household name. His career proved he was never meant to stay in one lane. This conversation reveals the man behind it all.
Ludacris joins The InnerMission Podcast for a conversation about cementing a legacy, defining success on your own terms, and knowing who you are beyond the titles, the accolades, and the applause.
From spitting rhymes that shaped a generation to raising children with intention, he reflects on the kind of success that doesn't always make headlines, the kind that's built on character, conviction, and staying true to what you stand for.
Watch the full episode on YouTube or stream the episode on Spotify.
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1 hr
Meagan Good on Divorce, Financial Hardship, and the Desire for Motherhood.
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
In this episode of The InnerMission Podcast, we sit down with Meagan Good for a conversation that goes far beyond headlines and Hollywood.
Together, we unpack the unexpected realities behind a career in entertainment from starring in a movie that was in theaters while still struggling financially to navigating divorce, redefining success, protecting your peace, and learning to embrace every new chapter with faith and intention. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, a few karaoke confessions, and the kind of wisdom that comes from living through life's highest highs and lowest lows.
If you've ever wondered what happens after the dream comes true or what it really takes to keep becoming the person you're meant to be, this episode is for you.
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1 hr 2 min
The InnerMission Podcast Ep. 1 Durand Bernarr
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
When Durand Bernarr steps into the space, the energy shifts, the vocal defy gravity and the truth gets told. But what happens when the artist takes a step back from the microphone to just… breathe? In this week's episode of The InnerMission Podcast, we are diving deep into the mind and magic of Durand. We talk about the discipline behind the viral moments, protecting your peace when your gift requires so much of your output, and what it looks like to be entirely, unapologetically self-governed.Trust us, you need this one in your spirit. 🎧✨
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