The Multitalented Actress & Host Is Expanding Her In-Depth Talk Series with Weekly Episodes on The Premier Black-Owned Podcast Platform

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NEW YORK – September 30, 2025 – Actress, producer, and host Crystal Reneé Hayslett sets a new home for her celebrated talk series, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” with the renowned Radio Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author, multimedia mogul, and cultural architect Charlamagne Tha God's and iHeartMedia's The Black Effect Podcast Network. Fans can catch up on previous episodes and stay tuned for new releases every Sunday on the iHeartRadio app and all podcast platforms the following Tuesday — kicking off with the season nine debut featuring entrepreneur, singer, and reality TV alum Kandi Burruss, which is now available. The partnership was announced during Hayslett’s recent appearance on Power 105.1FM’s The Breakfast Club.

Nicknamed “KIPS” by fans, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” quickly earned acclaim for its refreshing blend of humor, honesty, and uplifting conversation. Hayslett brings her authentic voice and magnetic personality to chat with popular culture-shapers about navigating growth, healing, spirituality, love, and faith. The series, executive produced by Hayslett, Ashaunna K. Ayars, and Wes Lawrence, offers audiences unparalleled access to beloved stars’ personal values, unique insights, and self-discovery journeys.

“Joining The Black Effect Podcast Network is a meaningful moment for me,” said Hayslett. “KIPS is all about bringing comfort and empowerment to our culture, and I’m honored to welcome my community into this incredible family dedicated to amplifying the powerful conversations that take place on the KIPS couch.”

Launched in 2023, “Keep It Positive, Sweetie” has garnered over 11 million YouTube views from solo chats with Hayslett and guest interviews with the biggest names in entertainment and beyond. 

Thus far, Hayslett has hosted two sold out, self-produced live KIPS shows as well as in-person activations at events like BET Experience, Woman Evolve Conference, and McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration® Sunday, among others.

Up next, Hayslett will head to Washington, D.C. for a live winter show on November 22, 2025 featuring a special guest conversation and a VIP meet-and-greet. For tickets and more information, please visit https://crystalreneehayslett.com/.

“’Keep It Positive, Sweetie’ has built a powerful community that shows up for honest conversations, healing and growth – this aligns perfectly with our mission," said Dollie S. Bishop, President, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “We’re excited to amplify Crystal’s voice on our platform and bring even more listeners the tools, stories and inspiration they deserve.”

“Keep It Positive, Sweetie” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app every Sunday, and on YouTube and all other podcast platforms the following Tuesday. Video exclusives and after-show content can be seen on Patreon.

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ABOUT CRYSTAL RENEÉ HAYSLETT

Crystal Reneé Hayslett is an actress on BET’s top shows SISTAS and ZATIMA, the esteemed host of talk series “Keep It Positive, Sweetie”, a singer, and co-owner of U.S. women’s soccer team, DC Power FC. She is also the founder of the Crystal Reneé Hayslett Foundation which provides education, mental health, and financial literacy resources and literature to underserved communities.

A trainee of the Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio, Hayslett stars as fan-favorite character, ‘Fatima,’ on Tyler Perry’s SISTAS on BET which is currently in its ninth season and the spinoff series, ZATIMA, which is currently airing its fourth season on BET+. She starred in a musical role for the Will Packer Productions and Universal Pictures feature film PRAISE THIS, which can be streamed on Peacock. Additional acting credits include: THE GAME (BET); STOMP THE YARD 2: HOMECOMING (Sony Pictures); the short from director Matthew Cherry, THIS TIME.

ABOUT BLACK EFFECT PODCAST NETWORK

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s number-one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform, and empower.