Approaching Yellow

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Approaching Yellow

This is the yield before the turn . If you’ve ever needed a yellow light moment before you changed lanes, you’re in the right place. Welcome to “Approaching Yellow,” where we are just yappin’ , healing meets humor and every episode is a gentle pause at life’s intersection. Yielding , Reflecting and Moving Forward.

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    Scandalous

    What do you do when the rumors are true… or close enough to sound real?This episode gets into the kind of “scandal” nobody wants to talk about ..when your reputation and reality don’t match, and your name starts moving without you.I’m talking silence, accountability, and the truth about how some scandals come from mistakes… and others come from becoming someone people didn’t expect.Yeah… we went there.🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

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    Who Gone Be The Girls?

    The girls are evolving. What once defined a “church girl” is shifting, and God is calling women to grow beyond appearances and expectations. In this episode, we talk about becoming whole women of God and stepping into maturity in every area of our lives.

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    Identity Check

    This season we’re taking it to the DMV. Not literally, but stay with me. Because just like the MVA verifies who you are before they let you move …God has a way of doing the same thing. This season we’re talking identity, waiting, scandalous truths, and what it really means to show up as yourself in every room you walk into. No performing. No pretending. Just real conversation. Welcome to Season 4 of Approaching Yellow.

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    Full Tank For 26’

    In this finale, I’m sharing how I hit empty this year and why 2026 is all about pouring from a full tank only. We’re talking what we’re not doing next year, how to refill spiritually and emotionally, and how to enter the new year focused, fueled, and done with burnout.If you’re ready to start 2026 with clarity and energy, this one’s your tune-up. 💛🚗

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    Unfollow the Old Me

    This episode is all about evolving without apologizing for it. I’m talking about outgrowing old versions of myself, releasing identities that no longer fit, and finally being okay with the woman God is shaping me into. If you’re in a season of shedding, shifting, or stepping into something new, this episode will meet you right where you are.You’re allowed to change and you don’t owe the old you a follow-back. 💛

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    Protected by the Red Lights

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth we don’t always want to hear: sometimes God’s “no” is the biggest blessing of your life. Those closed doors, canceled plans, and things that fell apart? Yeah… they were red lights sent to protect you.I’m sharing how God blocked me, rerouted me, and saved me from situations I didn’t realize were dangerous to my peace. If you’ve ever wondered why life hit pause, this one’s for you.Every red light isn’t punishment …some are protection. 💛🚦

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    Rerouting : No More Nice Girl

    In this episode, we’re breaking up with “nice.” After hearing a message from Dr. Myles Munroe — “Heaven is not looking for nice girls” — something clicked. Niceness is performance. Kindness is character. And God is calling all of us, not just church girls, to stop shrinking, stop over-functioning, and stop betraying ourselves for the sake of keeping the peace.This short, powerful conversation dives into the difference between being agreeable and being aligned, why people-pleasing blocks purpose, and how God reroutes us from fake harmony into real wholeness.If you’ve ever felt pressured to be the “nice one,” this episode will meet you right where you are.Tune in for truth, clarity, and the freedom to finally show up as your real self. 💛✨

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    The Truth About Church Girls

    In this episode, I’m unpacking the real truth about church girls . I’m breaking down the biggest misconceptions people have about us, helping listeners understand who we really are, and sharing a few honest self-growth areas we all need to work on. It’s direct, funny, and freeing… the conversation church girls have been waiting for. This is the raw truth about church girls . Enjoy !

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    Red Light Special

    I’m back, y’all! And after a much-needed pause, some unexpected battles, and a whole lot of growth. In this Red Light Special, I’m catching you up on everything: my 35th birthday rollout (and why I instantly regretted), the meaning behind those AI birthday photos, what I actually did for my birthday, and a full day-by-day recap of Convocation — the highs, the dips, the fashion, and the moments that stretched me.I’m sharing my Best Dressed, Best Experience, and Favorite Day, plus the story behind my outfit inspiration and why Miss Piggy! This is your warm welcome back to Approaching Yellow — honest, funny, reflective, and the perfect kickoff to a new season.Let’s ride. 💛

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    Slow Ride Home

    This episode is called The Slow Ride Home: Yielding in Grief. I open up about what that ride home really feels like whether it’s leaving the hospital after they call the time, or driving away from the funeral when it’s all over. I share how grief has shifted me, what those last days with my best friend were like, and yes… even how it got so complicated in anger.It’s light, it’s real, and it’s raw. Not just about death, but about all the different ways we grieve and how slowing down, yielding in grief, can actually change us.

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    Passenger Princess

    Being a passenger princess sounds cute but in relationships, who you let drive matters. In this episode of Approaching Yellow, I get real about yielding in love, share lessons from my exes 👀, and open space for you to reflect and connect.Let’s keep the conversation going: IG + TikTok @cocoyellow, YouTube You Never Know with Coco. And yes…the fall merch is on the way!

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    Call Me Courtney

    This is my truth. Strictly speaking on my identity, I’m peeling back the layers and letting you in on the shift that led me back to myself. Connect with me:Instagram: @cocoyellowYouTube: You Never Know with CocoIf this episode spoke to you, rate + review the show and share it with a friend who’s in a shifting season.

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    Red Light Special

    In this episode, we’re making a complete stop to yap a lil! I’m catching you up on my latest travels (yes, including Beyoncé), giving you the rundown on the new “Tea” app, and unpacking all the conventions lighting up the summer. Then we’re talking favorites and flops — the products, habits, and trends I love… and a few I wish I could return. And finally, in true Approaching Yellow fashion, I leave you with an encouraging word: what it means to pause with purpose and how to know when you’re not lost but just being found.Follow me on IG @cocoyellow and let me know your thoughts!

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    We Don’t Ride Like We Used To

    Some folks were just in your car for a season and that’s OK. In this episode, Courtney reflects on friendship in all forms: the ones who left, the ones who stayed, and how to navigate shifts without slamming the brakes. From honoring past friendships to nurturing present ones, she shares personal stories, lessons learned, and real advice on how to yield with wisdom, fight fair when it’s worth it, and let go without bitterness when it’s time to exit. If you’ve ever had to re-evaluate who’s riding shotgun in your life, this one’s for you.Sn : The audio is made to sound like a list so you don’t fall asleep on me. If you are loving this , please leave a rating and or post it in your stories! Share the love and tag me on IG @ cocoyellow.

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    The Most Powerful Move

    Welcome to the very first episode of Approaching Yellow ! …a space for honest conversations at the intersection. In this opener, I’m talking about the pressure to perform, the quiet moments when nobody’s rushing us but we still rush ourselves, and how sometimes, the most powerful move you can make… is yielding.If you’ve ever felt like life was speeding past you …or like you’re stuck between go and stop …this one’s for you.No pressure. Just permission to breathe.Let’s ride. 💛 Follow me on IG @cocoyellow

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is the yield before the turn . If you’ve ever needed a yellow light moment before you changed lanes, you’re in the right place. Welcome to “Approaching Yellow,” where we are just yappin’ , healing meets humor and every episode is a gentle pause at life’s intersection. Yielding , Reflecting and Moving Forward.

HOSTED BY

Courtney Cocoyellow Jones

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