This woman is the GOAT! Ushering in the depiction of black characters as whole, real, flawed, layered ppl was groundbreaking, and I wish Mrs. Brock-Akil got more of her flowers.
Watching for the 2nd time. I have happy tears watching these conversations. Can we just pause for a moment and give these women their flowers. All talent. All beautiful gifted. Your writings will live in us forever.
Mara was a really cool student and friend back in middle school. She sounds and acts the same. Congrats, fellow Cardinal. She was named most likely to succeed in our HS book. I'm not sure if she recognizes her time in MO, but I'm so happy for her and her success.
Girlfriends is def. one of my fav American comedies ever. A Different World, The Golden Girls, Moonlighting (which I consider a dramedy), Frazier, 30 Rock and The Cosby Show being the others.
Love Is was such an amazing show. And the music is fire! I was so disappointed when it ended. I understand why, but it sucks. And why can't we at least watch the old episodes anywhere?
loves her.shes an black icon&legend in this business.mara brock akil.girlfriends&the game.nothing but black show from her.shes up there.somebody please give this woman her''flowers''
Good conversation. Just got done rewatching being Mary Jane & for starters Mara is giving Avery right now, the hair, the skin, just gorgeous! 2. Mary Jane never truly found healing within herself Which brings me to my last point 3. Can compatible love heal the broken parts of you? Just give us more of Being Mary Jane!🤍
Oh how I ADORE and Love Mara. She’s a force. So intentional and. What a teacher. Lena what you’re doing is just incredible, the women you’re inviting and the questions you ask. Keep going. You’re the chosen! You have had great mentors and destiny for greatness 🌻🌻🌻🙏🏿
So many people r trying 2 find ways 2 make money while doing less, but don't realize it's not really productive. When u put n a high level of work, u inspire so many people coming behind u. Lights r ignited & people r motivated 2 produce their best. We r all put here with a purpose. Part of that purpose is 2 give light 2 some1 else, even when u don't realize ur doing it. It will come back 2 u 10 fold. Salute 2 these 2 ladies 4 keeping the fire burning & pressing 4ward with their ideas & creations. I hope many r inspired by this.
Yo, I love these conversations so much. They’re so beautiful. They’re so thoughtful and the fact that you started off with three African-American women who are just pillars in Hollywood is so beautiful to see. In reality (my reality), I thought Lena your beginning was with “Master of None” but you’ve been in Hollywood for so long and it’s so great to see how you supported these amazing women in their shiny moments. Like y’all said at the end, you know light sees light. I can’t wait for the next one.
Someone commented under another episode that these are too short and I absolutely have to agree. There is so much depth to the women being interviewed that I need longer, more, deeper, slower. Lol
We need another interview with Mara with somebody that's really going to get into important questions, Lena was moving too fast. Mara deserves more time to give us the gems from start to finish. I wanted to hear more about Moesha, the Jamie's Fox show, the journey!!! You can't gloss over the details.
She wrote on these great shows because she made the characters girls first. When you're black the experience can be slightly different but we're girls FIRST.
I wish Myra could have talked more with out the constant interruption. There are segments when I can't even understand what's being said because they're talking over each other!!
I was so upset when Love is ended. I needed more seasons
I am sorry, we need the unedited version. Mara should have to sit for 2hrs straight in each interview BECAUSE SHE IS SUCH A GEM!!!
This one is a chapise 😂🇿🇦
This woman is the GOAT! Ushering in the depiction of black characters as whole, real, flawed, layered ppl was groundbreaking, and I wish Mrs. Brock-Akil got more of her flowers.
Who else wants a Girlfriends update? If Sex and the City why not Girlfriends?
Watching for the 2nd time. I have happy tears watching these conversations. Can we just pause for a moment and give these women their flowers. All talent. All beautiful gifted. Your writings will live in us forever.
Mrs Mara Brock-Akil is another underrated writer who never got her 🌺 💐 we see u Sis 🥰
I wish this conversation lasted longer. As a TV writer myself, I look to Mara as inspiration. Thank you for holding space for this conversation.
I use to stay up as a 10 y.o. Watching girlfriends and I still watch it now over and over
✨Mara, Shonda, Courtney and Lena
Being Mary Jane is a masterpiece! The best piece of art ever!
Yesss.. Loved me some #BeingMaryJane ❤️🔥
BRING BACK “LOVE IS”
Yes!!! It was an amazing series!!! Definitely needed another season
That was a great show and I wish it hadn't of ended the way it did
Mara was a really cool student and friend back in middle school. She sounds and acts the same. Congrats, fellow Cardinal. She was named most likely to succeed in our HS book. I'm not sure if she recognizes her time in MO, but I'm so happy for her and her success.
Girlfriends is def. one of my fav American comedies ever. A Different World, The Golden Girls, Moonlighting (which I consider a dramedy), Frazier, 30 Rock and The Cosby Show being the others.
You went waaaaaay back with Moonlighting.
Can you pitch love is to another network and reboot it. It was my favorite show ever! It was so good.
Girlfriends & Being Mary Jane were exceptional….
Mara is everything… 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
She’s beautiful inside and out. ❤
i love how you write mara... you give so much with every show!!!!
Where is Girlfriends Movie??????
Important question!!
Max or Netflix needs to commission a miniseries for the final season.
I was waiting for her to talk about Love Is😢😢😢
I didn’t know how badly I needed this interview 🥹
Love Is was such an amazing show. And the music is fire! I was so disappointed when it ended. I understand why, but it sucks. And why can't we at least watch the old episodes anywhere?
loves her.shes an black icon&legend in this business.mara brock akil.girlfriends&the game.nothing but black show from her.shes up there.somebody please give this woman her''flowers''
Good conversation.
Just got done rewatching being Mary Jane & for starters Mara is giving Avery right now, the hair, the skin, just gorgeous!
2. Mary Jane never truly found healing within herself
Which brings me to my last point
3. Can compatible love heal the broken parts of you?
Just give us more of Being Mary Jane!🤍
Oh how I ADORE and Love Mara. She’s a force. So intentional and. What a teacher. Lena what you’re doing is just incredible, the women you’re inviting and the questions you ask. Keep going. You’re the chosen! You have had great mentors and destiny for greatness
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Come through Lena.classy intimate and informative interview great job. "Thank you for being my beginning "..mic drop
We need a Girlfriends movie, please...
Mara!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This is a treat
So many people r trying 2 find ways 2 make money while doing less, but don't realize it's not really productive. When u put n a high level of work, u inspire so many people coming behind u. Lights r ignited & people r motivated 2 produce their best. We r all put here with a purpose. Part of that purpose is 2 give light 2 some1 else, even when u don't realize ur doing it. It will come back 2 u 10 fold. Salute 2 these 2 ladies 4 keeping the fire burning & pressing 4ward with their ideas & creations. I hope many r inspired by this.
We need to always cherish this gem she does amazing work. I love everything she does. She looks amazing
Mara is a GOAT all her content is top teir ❤❤❤
AWESOME CONVERSATION!!!!
I love this so much! I had no idea how amazing Mara Brock Akil was but my goodness is she amazing!
This was epic! Thank you black legends!
Thank you for this. This convo was AMAZING.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely loved this conversation. (So relate to Mara's politics being that we belong in beautiful spaces.) Thank you, Mara x Lena.
Great interview. I am in awe of this woman!!
Wonderful 🔥🔥🔥 Show 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Incredible and much needed!!!
Absolutely love and appreciate these conversations.
Creative masters 💯 the sisterhood 💜
Fave episode all season and I haven’t even seen the others yet. ❤
I absolutely loved the show love is. I wish that everyone else did.
Yo, I love these conversations so much. They’re so beautiful. They’re so thoughtful and the fact that you started off with three African-American women who are just pillars in Hollywood is so beautiful to see. In reality (my reality), I thought Lena your beginning was with “Master of None” but you’ve been in Hollywood for so long and it’s so great to see how you supported these amazing women in their shiny moments. Like y’all said at the end, you know light sees light. I can’t wait for the next one.
Love this woman❤️❤️❤️
The game is my favorite show!!!
I absolutely love these conversations!! I hope Ava's on the list. It is so wonderful how you honor those you admire and love❤❤❤❤
I loved loved South Central with Larenz Tate and Tifford Lifford was great......of course Girlfriends is my favorite
Yessss Queens❤❤. I love Mara I mean she blessed us with iconic shows,with my favorite ever growing up #Girlfriends ❤. Then #BeingMaryJane.
Someone commented under another episode that these are too short and I absolutely have to agree. There is so much depth to the women being interviewed that I need longer, more, deeper, slower. Lol
Love Is!!!!
an amazing interview ! Loved every moment
Simply beautiful ❤❤❤❤
We need another interview with Mara with somebody that's really going to get into important questions, Lena was moving too fast. Mara deserves more time to give us the gems from start to finish. I wanted to hear more about Moesha, the Jamie's Fox show, the journey!!! You can't gloss over the details.
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I wish there was a Girlfriends movie
Get Netflix to back the Girlfriends movie & add sprinkles & updates of the characters of shows that ended too soon (Half & Half, Love Is, etc)
How about whats next? Thats my question, what about Love Is? Is there ever going to b a Girlfriend movie/ sitcom....😮
She wrote on these great shows because she made the characters girls first. When you're black the experience can be slightly different but we're girls FIRST.
i ❤ lena i too am hillman alum c/o94
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Omg!!!
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The Sparkle remake doesn't work because Sister has to die. She just has to. It breaks Sparkle down and then she rises from the ashes.
lol not I’m closer to this story then you are lol
I wish Myra could have talked more with out the constant interruption. There are segments when I can't even understand what's being said because they're talking over each other!!
Omg absolutely loved this convo! Would love the uncut version too, I couldn’t get enough🥹
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