That Part with Naa Yirenkyi and Verta Maloney: Welcome to That Part

Welcome to That Part In this first full episode, Verta and Naa introduce That Part — a podcast rooted in truth-telling, tenderness, and cultural clarity. They share how they met, why they launched 45 Lemons, and what inspired the name That Part. You’ll hear a mini version of every segment, from What We’re Holding to The Fix — including a personal moment where Naa shares some thangs and Verta responds with care, candor, and (let’s be honest) likely some hilarity. This episode is a welcome mat, a mic drop, and an invitation.
Come through! Together on That Part Verta and Naa are your guides through the mess and the magic of being—at work, in the world, and within ourselves. Come for the cultural clarity. Stay for the cackles, the community, and the truth that just might set you free. Why the Name That Part? In today’s culture — especially in Black communities and online spaces — that part is what people say when someone speaks a truth that hits deep. Instead of saying yes, exactly or I feel that, we say: That part. Imagine someone says: I’m tired of jobs saying we’re a family — but cutting people without warning. And someone else replies: That part. It’s like saying: That’s the truth that needed to be said — and I feel it. It’s the moment in a conversation when someone names what everyone else was thinking. It’s a head nod. A pause. A shared knowing. You might hear it in a meeting, a group chat, a meme, or at the dinner table.  We chose this name because we’re not here to sugarcoat or skip the real stuff. We’re here to say what’s true — not just what’s trending. The hard parts. The holy parts. The parts we whisper about after the meeting or talk about off the record. This podcast is where we speak from the gut and name what needs naming. Because that part is where the real conversation lives — where the shift begins Email: [email protected]  Website: www.45lemons.com/thatpart Instagram: @fortyfivelemons