Hey! So I wrapped up behind the books with my 9th book Daughters with chapters No Happy Holidays, Count On Me, Dear Mama, Whoop Shoop Shoop, Faded Pictures and Gotta Find My Way Back. Naomi is in deep deep deep trouble and if all else fails, Shantel will never ever forgive Jameela. But Shantel has other things going on and her mother has some serio…

What's done in the dark eventually comes to light over the next few chapters. When Jameela's man is finally exposed in front of everyone, he claps back by revealing conversations they had during "pillow talk" costing her, to lose her most meaningful relationships. Shantel and Yusef struggle with the reality of their past coming back. Naomi finds he…

Naomi reaches a turning point in her personal life and decides to end things with one of her sex partners after an uncomfortable encounter

Author Ayana Ellis discusses the premise of her 9th book Daughters and catches you up on the chapters she's discussed so far. Daughters available on Amazon Subscribe to Byayanaellis.com for updates on new releases and merch.

CH 14: Somethin Somethin Just Aint Right Jameelas eyes is now open to what her girls were saying in earlier chapters. Shes livid when her man doesn't come home after a night out with the boys. CH 15 I Apologize The girls reluctantly meet Jameela for brunch to hear her out after the disrespect she spewed over dinner months ago. Boundaries are set an…

Hey y'all hey! Here's what you'll find out in Chapters 11-13 1. Somebody spun the block and got married. 2. We finally meet Jameela's "man" Gerrod and boy is he something else!!! 3. Nasty Work has happened and sets the tone for what's to come! Daughters by Ayana Ellis available on Amazon

In this chapter we meet Jameelas parents and the very reason why she is the way that she is with men. But is it just a cop out?

Chapter 8: Stranger In My House Shantel confronts Yusef about his infidelities but after a while she takes him back but at what cost? Time goes by and after a get together at her home, Shantel comes across some deplorable information in Yusefs laptop. Chapter 9: Friends Naomi and Jameela show up at Shantels house for moral support but in a surprisi…

Let me take you on a journey through my 9th book Daughters, available on ⁠Amazon⁠, get your copy today! Naomi comes home from a girls trip to an empty home, her suspicions confirmed, but she has no idea how deep it goes.

My apologies for the light static. So! Chapter 5: Better Days Jameela finally makes time for the girls but her attitude sucks! Shantel and Naomi grill her about being so secretive. Chapter 6: Naomi has a little bit of fun Chapter 7: Shantels mind is blown when she finds out about the homeless addict on the corner. She also meets her husband to be Y…

Naomi falls into a deep depression after being blindsided by Cory. Shantel and Jameela step in to support and remind her of her worth.

Let me take you on a journey through my 9th book Daughters, available on ⁠Amazon⁠, get your copy today! Naomi goes on a work-related trip to Miami where she has a whirlwind affair with Cory...but she has her suspicions, so she seeks advice from the men in her life who assure her that she's over thinking.…

Let me take you on a journey through my 9th book Daughters, available on Amazon, get your copy today! Naomi is late for a standing mani/pedi appt with the girls because of a rendezvous. Shantel comes off as judgmental toward Naomi's sexcapades. Jameela doesn't show up at all once again, causing Naomi's and Shantel to question the motives of the new…

Yaya and friends discuss getting older and how it affects your vagina. #Shenanigans Enjoy!

Sometimes we can be overprotective and extra passionate about our loved one's affairs. But how much is too much...and when does it become an issue?

New York Minute with Yaya What's the point of having soldiers if you can't use 'em? - Rico Camron in Paid In Full

Support the Elevation of those you love and stop taking it personal. You might learn something.

Gossip dies when it hits a wise person ears! Stop people in their tracks when they come to you with what someone told them about you!

I went behind the lyrics of Silly before but I don't think you heard me. I've also renamed the song. Listen to the full video to find out the new name. Ladies we gotta do better! When you no better you do better!

I loooooooooooooooooove Frankie Beverly and Maze. Happy People, followed by We Are One are two of my favorite songs in the world! But come on yawl. You know Frankie did this lady so wrong the way he broke up with her at the BBQ. Let's go behind the lyrics!

My friends and I were having a candid conversation about how far we were willing to go for love. Can you be a pick me, even if you are married? When it comes to sex, is there something you are not willing to do for love? This is a loaded convo. Let's go behind the lyrics!

My friends and I tell stories of when we had enough of no love. Do you remember when you had enough?

This was one of my first round of episodes two years ago. Bringing it back for newbies to Behind The Lyrics. Inga rapped the ghetto girl gospel, period. Holla at me when you ready to spend or I ain't fuc*n with you. Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Foxy Brown's classic f/Total. I Can't Rock With You No More!…

Such a beautiful song...with a low key threatening undertone. Ladies you ever had to ask a man nicely to do something but you meant business? Lets Go Behind The Lyrics of Oleta Adams, Get Here. #imJustplaying #butImsaying

Diana didn't give a damn where her man was and what he was doing! LOL What about you? Anybody ever had you upside down, respectfully?

Such a beautiful song but what is it really about? Hmmm its about two lovers spinning the block and the man concluding that they are both lying about the connecting they have...that it's just sex after it's all said and done. But dont take my word for it. Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

This is a song that separates the Girls From The Women. Don't let a man tell you twice he doesn't want you. Go ahead and free yourself! Lets Go Behind The Lyrics!

I went behind the lyrics with a few of my girls and we talked about the wild stories we've heard from men over the years while they were out there gallivanting and cheating. This was a fun episode! We cut up. Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

If you were unable to join Behind The Lyrics live yesterday, no worries! This is an absolute great episode! We touched on so many things as it pertains to friendships, boundaries, relationships, forgiveness, respect, oversharing, trust and if (friends like) Beyonce and Michelle overstepped, was being messy or if they were truly concerned girlfriend…

Watch the Live version of episode 212 of Melanie Fiona's hit song 4AM. Tune into my IG Live every Wednesday at 7:30 @behindthelyricspodcast I was having technical difficulties so please start at around the 8 minute mark or so. Thank You!

Let me get under 15 minutes of your time to explain to you why this song is so beautiful and why I call it a love letter to the folks closest to you and why you should play this beautiful song any and every time you feel like giving up on anything!!!Wake Up Your Body and Move It Around!!!!!!!#risingtothetop #success #behindthelyricspodcast #spotify…

Myself and some good good girlfriends went behind the lyrics of Melanie Fiona, 4am and we had some questions and concerns based off the lyrics and the video. Was he cheating? Is she just insecure? Should your man have a curfew? So many questions. PS we do not condone putting drugs in people's drinks.…

I went live on IG for Behind the lyrics and it was amazing! My friends Deena, Kimi and Jamel joined me and we had a real Venus vs Mars throwdown about this Hold You Down culture that has women in a choke hold! Make sure you join my IG LIVE Every Wednesday 7:30 IG: behindthelyricspodcast

The truth of the matter is, we are going to be healing from something for the rest of our lives. But if you focus on the negative then that's all you're ever going to see, feel and live. Stop nursing old wounds...it no longer needs that intensive care. Song: Yesterday by Mary Mary

Ladies, don't take a good man for granted! I know you're use to him giving you a million chances, but one day he's gonna say ENOUGH and leave for good! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Teddy Pendergrass I don't love you any more!

It's Friday so you know that means Behind The Lyrics with Friends on Fridays! And I have my two girls with me as we go down memory lane of being not so smart in love, why we made those decisions and all things tied to Holding A Man Down! Grab your wine and bring your friends, you do not want to miss this!…

Ok, Rick was out of line and Jesse was asleep at the wheel honey! FELLAS (ladies too) pay attention to your friends that does the most around your girl, you know, trying to make her laugh, flossing, flexing. He's trying to impress her and then undress her! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Jesse's Girl by Rick Springfield!…

Some times we have to stop running. We have to stand still and take shit head on, fight it, defeat the bully so we can live! Let's go Behind Cranes in the sky by Solange Paiget Knowles!

Time for a new job, new friends, new environment, new every damn thing. The Soft Life awaits... but you keep trying to make fetch happen!

This is a song about a woman in a situationship wanting more. But something tells her that this man is about to play all in her face, so she puts him to the test by telling him exactly what she's looking for and is response? Welp.... Let's Go behind the lyrics of Baby I'm Scared of You by Womack and Womack! #womackandwomack #babyimscaredofyou #behi…

On Friday's I bring my friends and today I am going behind the lyrics with my good good girlfriend Rose and we discuss love, marriage, apologies, pride in every relationship we have be it with friends, our men, our girls, business, work. Let's get into some real good grown folk talk on behind the lyrics with Sade, Love Is Stronger Than Pride.…

On (most) Wednesdays I do The Yt's Wednesday's because babyyyyyyyyyy my playlist is absolutely FIRE I have everything on that damn playlist and one of my favorite songs is Jolene by THEE Dolly Parton. Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Dolly begging some jezebel named Jolene to NOT take her man!!!

Fantasia said it best. Sometimes you have to lose to win again. You're not living the soft life you deserve because you're with a person that's making your life hard!

Myself and some pretty awesome women went behind the lyrics of Toni Braxton's Soft Life Song, Let It Flow and we discussed how many Monday mornings we had to pack our tears away and what it is to let shit go and let it flow. An episode you don't want to miss! Share with your girls!

A lot of us talk about boundaries but we do not activate them, then we wonder why our lives are in chaos. Set boundaries and USE THEM! Whoever you lose you lose

Now why Sam had to drag this man like this just for going to the strip club? Or is there something more... Hmm Let's Go Behind The Lyrics!

I want to address the term "be humble" Any one telling you to be humble is someone that is irritated by your anointing. Turn Up and Talk Yo Shit!

Happiness is a choice. It really is. Just like being mad, sad, glad, is a choice. So why do we choose the negative over the positive so much? Today I want you to contribute to your soft life by choosing to be happy. It's gonna feel real good, trust me!

LOVE IS A HOUSE BY FORCE MD'S. Your heart is your home, let the right people in, take care of your heart. Let that man in! Yes THAT ONE. Quit playing Let's Go Behind the Lyrics! #forcemds #loveisahouse #thatsagoodmansavannah

India Arie made such a beautiful song about being vulnerable when it comes to love. The lesson in this song is this, if you don't ask you will not receive. Keep it real with yourself. We all want, NEED yes NEED and deserve love. Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of Ready For Love!