Subjective

In this episode, I explain the difference between human rights, personal beliefs, and politics using a simple framework: a shared apartment building.Human rights are the foundation.Personal beliefs live inside your apartment.Politics is building management.The confusion between these layers is why so many political conversations break down.And why some disagreements aren’t really disagreements at all.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:→ 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod⁠ → 📰 All of my fav sources: https://beacons.ai/thesubjectivepod/sources→ 📝 Read the newsletter/Substack: https://thesubjectivepod.substack.com/⁠ → 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod→ 📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray → 📥 Business: [email protected]✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners. Thank you for your support!

Most of us were never taught how to actually stay informed, we just learned to react to whatever showed up in our feeds. This episode breaks down what being informed actually means (versus what social media has trained us to think it means), why the current information landscape is designed to keep you reactive instead of clear, and how to build a sustainable information practice that doesn't wreck your nervous system. We're talking about the difference between information and noise, how to vet sources without becoming a media scholar, and why preparedness looks nothing like constant vigilance. This isn't about consuming more, it's about processing better.

After stepping away to recalibrate, I’m back — and Subjective is entering a new era.This episode is a re-introduction and orientation for the podcast moving forward. I explain why the original format no longer worked, what changed for me, and why this show now focuses on breaking down politics, policy, current events, and systems in plain language.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:→ 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod⁠ → 📝 Read the newsletter/Substack: https://thesubjectivepod.substack.com/⁠ → 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod→ 📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray → 📥 Business: [email protected]✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners. Thank you for your support!

What happens when you’re still figuring out who you are, but you already have kids depending on you?In this continuation of one of the most personal conversations yet, Donyelle and her mother go even deeper into the realities of young motherhood — the unspoken fears, the resilience it demanded, and the lessons that only come with time and reflection.In part two, her mom shares the aftermath of becoming a mother at 16: the ongoing challenges of balancing survival with growth, how faith and community continued to hold her up, and the moments she had to choose between her own becoming and showing up for her kids. Together, they wrestle with the complicated truths of “growing up together” — what that looked like in practice, what it cost, and how it shaped both of them.This isn’t just the rest of the story; it’s an unfiltered look at resilience, healing, and the generational strength that continues to ripple forward.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:→ 🎧 Listen on ⁠Spotify/Apple⁠→ 📝 Read the newsletter/⁠Substack⁠→ 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod→ 📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray → 📥 Business: [email protected]✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners, thank you for your support!

What happens when you’re still figuring out who you are, but you already have kids depending on you?In this episode of the Subjective podcast, Donyelle sits down with her mother for one of the most personal conversations yet, an honest reflection and real story of what it looks like when a mother is still figuring herself out while raising kids at the same time. They reflect on young motherhood: the fear, the strength, and the survival tactics no one prepares you for. Her mom opens up about telling her family she was pregnant at 16, the relief of having her own mother as a support system, and the constant tension between growing into womanhood while raising children. She shares moments where she felt unequipped, how community and faith carried her, and the quiet strength it took to show up for her kids every day, even when life behind closed doors was crumbling.Together, they unpack what it meant to “grow up together”.This isn’t just a story about motherhood; it’s about survival, resilience, and the complicated ways love and strength get passed down from one generation to the next.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:→ 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple→ 📝 Read the newsletter/Substack→ 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod→ 📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray → 📥 Business: [email protected]✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners, thank you for your support!

In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything I wasn’t planning to talk about, but y’all requested it, so I had to come back from my hiatus really quick! No planning, recorded with no outline, just vibes. I’m recapping my birthday trip to Jamaica 🇯🇲, reflecting on a friendship breakup I didn’t see coming, and venting about the absolute chaos that is my life!—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:→ 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod⁠ → 📝 Read the newsletter/Substack: https://thesubjectivepod.substack.com/⁠ → 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod→ 📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray → 📥 Business: [email protected]—🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS: → Community Receipts: https://beacons.ai/thesubjectivepod/receip...Have a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the '⁠⁠⁠What Would Donyelle Do⁠⁠⁠?' segment on Subjective. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13QwIYqeb_...✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

In this episode, I’m unpacking what it means to be the “strong friend.” The one who’s always checking in but never checked on. The one who performs strength so well, no one realizes she’s falling apart.I share personal stories of how I learned to suppress my emotions, why I thought crying made me weak, and how I built an identity around being dependable and “fine”, even when I wasn’t. I open up about the quiet expectations that formed in childhood, how I used to “practice” being strong in unhealthy ways, and the turning point where I realized: I never wanted to be strong. I just didn’t have another option.This episode is a love letter to every strong friend who’s tired, and a wake-up call to the people who never ask how she’s doing.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY:🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod⁠📝 Read the newsletter/Substack: https://thesubjectivepod.substack.com/⁠ 📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod📸 IG @_DonyelleMurray 📥 Business: [email protected]🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS: Community Receipts: https://beacons.ai/thesubjectivepod/receiptsresourcesHave a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the '⁠⁠⁠What Would Donyelle Do⁠⁠⁠?' segment on Subjective. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13QwIYqeb_bYz9Z0LNHV1RWtAHWqrEUX2f7XfaE5dfpQ/edit✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

They used to say I “talked back.” Now I talk for a living.In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really like to be the person who always speaks up—even when it’s easier (and safer) to stay quiet. From being labeled a big mouth as a kid to building a career rooted in communication, I’m unpacking the cost and the calling of radical authenticity.What does it really cost to be yourself in a world that rewards performance? For me, it meant being misunderstood, mislabeled, and left out. It meant being called outspoken, dramatic, opinionated, loud, sometimes all in the same breath. But it also meant building a life where I could finally own the very thing I was once punished for: my voice.This episode is personal. I’m reflecting on how I tried to shrink myself, how I failed at being anyone but me, and how I finally realized that the thing they tried to silence was actually my gift. —🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY 🎧 Listen & ⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠ 📬 ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod📸IG @_DonyelleMurray 📥 Business: [email protected]📚📰 ⁠⁠Receipts & Resources⁠⁠—Have a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the '⁠⁠What Would Donyelle Do⁠⁠?' segment on Subjective.🎧 Listen to more ⁠⁠episodes⁠⁠ of Subjective on all podcast platforms.✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

We all have best friends—but have you ever thought about the specific roles they play in your life? According to the 6 Besties Theory, no single person can be everything to you, and honestly? That’s a good thing.In this episode, we’re breaking down why we all need different kinds of best friends; the OG, the Work Bestie, the North Star, the Good Time Bestie, the Dead Body Bestie, and the Seasonal Bestie. You’ll probably start thinking about which category your closest friends fall into.We also talk about: ✔️ The bestie roles we’re missing in our own lives. ✔️ Can one person be all the besties at once? ✔️ The “Friendship Audit”—who’s really in your circle?By the end, you’ll know exactly who’s who in your friendship roster—and why having a diverse bestie lineup might just be the key to better relationships.→ Hayes, the original creator of the Besties Theory: —🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY 🎧 Listen & ⁠subscribe⁠ 📬 ⁠Newsletter⁠📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod📸IG @_DonyelleMurray 📥 Business: [email protected]📚📰 ⁠Receipts & Resources⁠—Have a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the '⁠What Would Donyelle Do⁠?' segment on Subjective.🎧 Listen to more ⁠episodes⁠ of Subjective on all podcast platforms.✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

You ever know something is wrong. Like, feel it deep in your spirit... but can’t remember the tweet, TikTok, article, or headline that told you why? Same. This episode is for the justice-minded with forgetful brains and overwhelmed notes apps.Inspired by a TikTok that called it out perfectly: “I be trying to stand up for what is right... all I know is you need to stay the f*ck away from it.”We’re getting into:Why your instincts are valid, even if you don’t have the footnotesThe pressure to “prove” your point in every convoHow content overload, and burnout mess with our memoryThe difference between being informed vs. morally alignedTips for organizing your thoughts, beliefs, and digital receiptsBecause you don’t owe anyone a TED Talk every time you stand for something. Your gut is smart. Your awareness matters. And just because your brain blanks doesn’t mean your stance isn’t real.If you’ve ever whispered “I’m fighting for the people, but I forgot the name of the battle”… this one’s for you.—🖤 JOIN THE SUBJECTIVE COMMUNITY 🎧 Listen & subscribe 📬 Newsletter📲 IG / TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod📸IG @_DonyelleMurray 📥 Business: [email protected]📚📰 Receipts & Resources—Have a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the 'What Would Donyelle Do?' segment on Subjective.🎧 Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms.✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

 Q1 is officially a wrap, and it’s time for a full debrief. In this episode, I’m catching you up on life lately, what I’ve been watching, reading, and obsessing over, plus a full Subjective podcast update, personal growth reflections, and the pop culture moments that had me in a chokehold. I’m talking about what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m setting myself up for success in Q2. Whether you’re here for the tea, the transparency, or the motivation, this episode is a full check-in on where I’ve been and where I’m going. 🔴 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe for more episodes! Don’t forget to leave a review on podcast platforms and share this episode with whoever needs a girl chat.📲 Join the Conversation:Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePodFollow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurraySubstack: https://thesubjectivepod.substack.com/Have a burning question? Need advice? Or want to share your wildest, craziest story? Submit your question, request advice, or share an experience you want to know how I’d handle in the 'What Would Donyelle Do?' segment on Subjective.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenzj_gF0WEw46jA1lilqutqO3XxuiMiCVGpP7Gy2OeWA7sNg/viewform?usp=preview🎧 Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

Turning 30 just hits different. You think you’ll have it all figured out—career, love, stability—but instead, you’re navigating breakups, big moves, and redefining happiness. In this episode, I sit down with Jackie to talk about what really happens when you hit your 30s. From starting over in new cities to breaking up and bossing up, we’re diving into the reality check that comes with this decade. We’re sharing our personal journeys, the highs and lows of love and career changes, and the things we wish we knew in our 20s. Whether you’re single, settled, or still figuring it all out, this is the realest take on being 30-something.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you stream!📲 Join the Conversation:Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePodFollow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurrayFollow Jackie on Instagram: @j_straty, @jackiesellingcharlotte🎧Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms:  https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Audio episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms. Video episodes drop the following Wednesday on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

📢 History will have you believe that all Black protests were peaceful marches—but let’s be real, sometimes you have to shake shit up.In this episode, we’re diving into the Black resistance movements they didn’t teach you about in school. From the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which strategically drained white-owned businesses, to the Birmingham Children’s Crusade, and Colin Kaepernick taking a knee—we’re talking about the moments when Black folks said, “Oh, you thought shit was sweet?”We’ll explore why protests aren’t always just about marching in the streets—sometimes resistance is economic, sometimes it’s physical, and sometimes…it’s just straight-up petty for a cause.If you’ve ever wondered why people riot, why Black protests are always met with backlash, or why history conveniently leaves out our boldest movements—this episode is for you.If you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe for more episodes! Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with whoever needs a Black History lesson.📲 Join the Conversation:Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePodFollow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurrayFollow LJ on Instagram: @lynspirationalmedia🎧 Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms:  https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Audio episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms. Video episodes drop the following Wednesday on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

If you were to name three Black historical figures right now, odds are, you’d say Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, or Harriet Tubman. But what about the Black pioneers, inventors, and trailblazers whonever made it into your history books? In this episode, I’m taking my boyfriend (and all of you) to class, breaking down the stories of brilliant Black minds, leaders, and creators youshould have learned about in school. From the Black openly gay man behind the March on Washington to the young lady who was literally the precursor to Rosa Parks, this is Black excellence in its purest form.If you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe for more episodes! Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with whoever needs a Black History lesson.📲 Join the Conversation:Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePodFollow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurray🎧Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support!📅 Upload Schedule: Episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms and on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

Listen, nobody asked... but I have opinions on how to pack like a pro, navigate the airport without panicking, and how not to be an annoying seatmate on a flight. So here it is: my unsolicited, no-nonsense travel guide. We’re yapping about my favorite travel tips,  the best packing list formula, carry-on vs. checked bag debates, and the unspoken rules of in-flight etiquette that too many people ignore. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or still figuring out TSA, consider this your crash course in traveling smarter, packing better, and not embarrassing yourself at the gate. Pack your bags, grab a snack, and let’s get into it! If you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe for more episodes! Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with whoever you are taking your next trip with! 📲 Join the Conversation: Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod Follow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurray 🎧Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms: https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod ✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support! 📅 Upload Schedule: Audio episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms. Video episodes drop the following Wednesday on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

What’s it really like growing up 11 years apart as siblings? In this emotional episode, my little sister and I dive into our unique bond, sharing stories of love, laughter, family and life lessons. From me taking care of her as a child to navigating completely different life stages, we explore how we grew closer despite the age gap. We’ll unpack the funny moments, sibling challenges, and what it’s like to experience two very different childhoods. Whether you’re curious about family dynamics, sibling relationships, or just looking for a relatable listen, this episode offers real, raw and honest insights into how family bonds can evolve and grow stronger over time. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe for more episodes! Don’t forget to leave a review and share this episode with a friend who appreciates a good sibling story. 📲 Join the Conversation: Instagram & TikTok: @TheSubjectivePod Follow me on Instagram: @_DonyelleMurray 🎧Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms:  https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod ✨ Reviews help us grow and reach more listeners—thank you for your support! 📅 Upload Schedule: Audio episodes are available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms. Video episodes drop the following Wednesday on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a new upload!

In this episode, I’m giving you a full Q4 wrap-up and life update—from hosting my first Thanksgiving to an unmotivated fitness phase, some petty thoughts on TikTok trends, and a few family dynamics that have me side-eyeing. We’re unpacking everything I’ve been up to, thinking about, and obsessing over as I close out 2024 and get ready for 2025. Grab a snack, get cozy, and let’s catch up! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves a good catch-up sess. Reviews help us grow and reach new listeners. Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok @TheSubjectivePod, and let me know your thoughts on what episodes you would like to see next! 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Subjective on all podcast platforms:  https://beacons.ai/subjectivepod. Available every other Friday on your favorite podcast platforms. 🎥 Remember to subscribe to the⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ channel so you never miss an upload. The video drops the following Wednesday. Follow Donyelle on Instagram: @_donyellemurray Follow the Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @thesubjectivepod

After the recent election, I’m once again processing a wave of disappointment—a feeling many Black women know all too well. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about being reminded, once again, that we can be twice as good, twice as qualified, and still fall short in a system that rewards mediocrity and hate. In this episode, I’ll share my reflections on the election aftermath and it’s impact on marginalized communities, the importance of boundaries and self-preservation, and actionable steps we can take over the next four years. Enjoyed this episode? Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe and comment! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TheSubjectivePod for updates and behind-the-scenes! Please leave a review on all podcast platforms or share this episode with a friend. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ channel for video.  📂 Some of my favorite resources:  🎧 What A Day 🎧 Pod Save America 🎧 Start Here 🎧 The Assignment with Audie Cornish 🗞️ Crooked Media 🗞️ The Associated Press 🗞️ Politico 🗞️ Courier News

In this episode, I’m joined by my boyfriend LJ as we take you through the twists and turns of our love story. From a viral TikTok to a DM slide, we’ll share the highs, surprises, and memorable first moments that shaped our relationship. Listen in as we reflect on our first meeting, the journey from casual to committed, and the little things that make us work. Whether you’re single, dating, or just love a good story, we hope you enjoy this look into our journey. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best stories come from unexpected places. Enjoyed our story? Don't forget to follow for more episodes, and find Subjective on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ @TheSubjectivePod. If you loved hearing about our journey, please leave a review on all podcast platforms or share this episode with a friend. Donyelle's IG: @_DonyelleMurray LJ's IG: @lynspirationalmedia Subscribe to the ⁠YouTube⁠ channel for video.

Welcome to the very first episode of Subjective! I’m Donyelle, and I’m honestly just so excited to finally kick this off. If you’re here, thank you for being part of the start of what I hope will become a space for real, unfiltered conversations about life, love, and all the messy stuff in between. This episode is all about kicking things off, sharing the story behind Subjective, and setting the vibe for what’s to come. It’s real, it’s raw, and hopefully, it’s a space we can build together. Here’s what’s coming up in this episode: 00:37 - Intro: Welcome to Subjective! 01:49 - How It All Started: Life, heartbreak, and the year that threw us all off. 05:03 - The Subjective Vision: A podcast about perspectives and real talk. 07:23 - My Goals for Subjective: Guests, segments, and staying real. 08:59 - Starting from Scratch: Why I’m building this with you. 9:30 - Wrapping Up: Where we go from here. If you’re into this podcast, hit subscribe for more episodes, and don’t forget to follow Subjective on Instagram and TikTok @TheSubjectivePod. Leave a review, share it with a friend, or just slide into my DMs—I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Subscribe to the YouTube channel for video.

Welcome to Subjective! In this trailer, host Donyelle introduces the vibe of the show—honest, unfiltered conversations about how the same reality can feel different depending on who's telling the story. Expect plenty of laughs, a little tea, and the kind of yapping that feels like a chat with your bestie. Whether you’re here to reflect, laugh, or just vibe, Subjective is your new go-to space for fresh perspectives. Find us on Instagram, TikTok @TheSubjectivePod, and on YouTube at The Subjective Podcast. Don't forget to drop a review and share with a friend!