In this episode of The Voicenote, Janelle Asha reflects on the past year. She opens up about her mental health, what it’s meant to start Glorified Jist, and how creating this podcast has helped her feel proud of herself again.

The conversation then turns to the Whitney and Shaq situation from Love Island, the exhaustion around the “Angry Black Woman” trope, and why it mattered to see people beyond Black women publicly defend Whitney online. Janelle also speaks honestly about her discomfort hearing the word “jamo” used as someone of Caribbean descent, touching on intersectionality and nuance within Black British conversations.

This minisode closes with why moments like these in reality TV are exactly why Glorified Jist exists, and why representation, especially for Black British (and Caribbean) women, is at the heart of the space being created.

HostJanelle Asha — @JanelleAsha (Instagram & TikTok)

Podcast@GlorifiedJistPod (Instagram & TikTok)

This one is for the yappers!

In Episode 2 of Glorified Jist, Janelle Asha is joined by Events Coordinator for Black Girls Brunch UK and full-time Vibes Minister, Olamatu. They talk how they met, Nella Rose’s recent YouTube rebrand, and the most talked-about internet moments of the week: the Indiyah and Dami cheating scandal.

From internet morality to public call-outs, they unpack why cheating discourse hits differently depending on who’s involved, and how race and gender shape the way stories are told and received online.

The conversation also turns inward, as they discuss experiences with (almost) cheating, how life goals impact attraction, and what is next for the host romantically.

This episode feels like a girls night in.

The Citation

The 5 Most Common Factors That Motivate Women To Cheat—By A Psychologist by Mark Travers - https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/08/03/the-5-most-common-factors-that-motivate-women-to-cheat-by-a-psychologist/

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If Glorified Jist is the link up, The Voicenote is everything in between. Phone calls. Long voice notes. The thoughts you send when you’re not together but still very much in the loop 👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏾🎧In the first episode, Janelle Asha shares what it’s been like stepping into podcasting, and opens up about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into launching a show, from what she’s enjoying most now to what she’s most excited about going forward.She also briefly touches on the recent Indiyah and Dami discourse, setting the stage for a deeper conversation coming in Episode 2 of Glorified Jist.Think of this episode as a check-in, a reset, and a little peek behind the curtain.Follow Janelle Asha on Instagram & TikTok: @JanelleAsha For episode updates, clips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow @GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram and TikTok.

On the first episode of Glorified Jist, host Janelle Asha is joined by lash tech and aesthetician Maria for a candid conversation about friendship expectations as small business owners and content creators.Together, they unpack the complicated feelings that come with needing online support from friends, navigating perceived lack of engagement, and where they personally sit in the ongoing “monitoring spirits” discourse circulating online.As always, Glorified Jist goes beyond surface-level takes — grounding the conversation in research, internet culture, and real-life experience.The Gist List- Arnell Armon’s take on things she doesn’t want to see in 2026 - https://www.tiktok.com/@arnellarmon/video/7591310361048009997?_r=1&_t=ZN-9329od6tfNOThe Citation - Dealing with Unsupportive Friends and Family as a Content Creator by Creating With Kaya - https://creatingwithkaya.com/dealing-with-unsupportive-friends-and-family/- Your Friends Support You, But They Still Won’t Consume Your Content by Alex Berger - https://virtualwayfarer.com/your-friends-support-you-but-they-still-wont-consume-your-content/GuestBook with Maria:Lashes — @rietteslashlashFacials — @riastouch_For behind-the-scenes clips, episode updates, and more, follow @GlorifiedJistPod on Instagram and TikTok.

Glorified Jist is a podcast for people who love pop culture, internet discourse, and a little gossip, but know it’s never just surface level. Hosted by Janelle Asha, the show digs into the research behind the topics shaping our timelines.

New episodes every Tuesday, starting January 13th.