Rolonda Watts—better known simply as Rolonda—is a true media powerhouse. From Emmy-winning work in TV, radio, film, theater, and digital media to stand-up comedy, motivational speaking, and her acclaimed novel Destiny Lingers (endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou), Rolonda has done it all.

She made history with her own internationally syndicated talk show in the 90s and today she’s still lighting up the screen and airwaves. You can catch her as the voice of Sherri, judging the Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest, starring in BounceTV’s Mind Your Business, recurring on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest, and soon, lending her voice to Adult Swim’s upcoming animated series Invincible Fight Girl.

This episode of Gurl Talk Podcast dives into Rolonda’s incredible journey, her legacy in media, and why her name and voice continue to resonate with audiences everywhere.

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Join us as the hilarious Mel Mitchell shares her journey from Stand-up comedian to Social Media sensation to being a rising star on TV. Mel's bold and clever comedy style has helped her to make a path of her own. She discusses going viral with her 450K+ TikTok followers and her idol Issa Rae. Her newest project as an ensemble cast member for KevOnStages newest series "The Hospital" premieres September 10th on the BET Network. Mel is a rising star and her future looks bright. This episode is full of nonstop laughs, sit back, relax and enjoy.

2:51 Early childhood comedy hijinks

4:29 Path to doing stand up comedy via FAMU & Twitter

7:00 Early videos going viral on Social Media

8:46 Writing comedy & dealing w/ grief

11:08 First time on stage win some lose some

14:00 Childhood crushes Lil Romeo & Allen Payne

18:32 ATL comedy scene

19:31 Meeting her idol Issa Rae

22:40 Meeting & working w/ KevOnStage

29:15 Acting on shows Churchy & The Hospital on BET

32:22 TikTok & Harry Potter video going viral 8M views

35:35 Success as both stand-up and digital creator

37:17 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy

39:17 Challenges face as a black women in comedy

40:20 Stealing jokes taboo

42:51 Dream comedy project

45:23 Jokes On You Podcast