AW Confidential is an award-winning self-discovery and culture podcast exploring identity, healing, reinvention, celebrity interviews, and unfiltered conversations that go beyond the surface. Hosted by Yvette Bodden, the show features raw conversations with Hollywood actors, entrepreneurs, and cultural voices on resilience, personal growth, purpose, and transformation. Winner of the 2025 Latin Podcast Award for Best Podcast – Estados Unidos, AW Confidential is where truth, culture, and powerful storytelling collide.
The Truth About Friendship, Competition & $3 Million | Gabrielle Wright & Sasha Brenden
What happens when 21 years of friendship meets a $3 million competition?
Gabrielle Wright, winner of Netflix's Wonka's The Golden Ticket, and her lifelong best friend, entrepreneur Sasha Brenden, join host Yvette Bodden on AW Confidential for a candid conversation about friendship, ambition, competition, and the power of women supporting women.
From growing up together to navigating the pressures of a high-stakes Netflix competition, Gabrielle and Sasha reflect on what it means to celebrate each other's success, embrace their differences, and continue growing without growing apart.
Gabrielle, a DJ and choreographer, also reflects on the confidence and strength instilled in her by her mother, while Sasha shares her perspective as an entrepreneur building her own path in fashion.
Beyond the $3 million prize and the excitement of Wonka's Chocolate Factory, this episode explores something far more lasting: the value of genuine friendship and having women in your corner who believe in you.
Because sometimes the greatest win isn't the prize. It's the people who stand beside you along the way.
AW Confidential — Where truth transforms.
To learn more, visit Instagram: Gabrielle, @gabwrightt and
Sasha @sasha_brenden
What does it really mean to be a strong man? And what happens when everything you've been taught about strength begins to work against you?
Acclaimed actor and writer Gbenga Akinnagbe, known for his unforgettable portrayal of Chris Partlow in HBO's The Wire and Larry Brown in The Deuce, joins host Yvette Bodden on AW Confidential for a powerful, honest conversation about masculinity, emotional vulnerability, identity, and the courage to unlearn.
From growing up in a large family to navigating Hollywood, personal relationships, and the pressures of success, Gbenga reflects on the experiences that shaped his understanding of manhood and the expectations men carry throughout their lives.
Together, they explore the emotional cost of always being strong, the difference between providing and being emotionally present, and how the lessons learned in childhood can influence who we become as adults.
Honest, humble, and refreshingly open, Gbenga reminds us that strength isn't always about what we can endure. Sometimes, it's about what we're willing to confront, question, and change.
This is more than a conversation about masculinity. It's about self-awareness, connection, and the power of redefining who we are.
AW Confidential — Where Truth Transforms.
To learn more about Gbenga, visit @gbengaakinnagbe on Instagram.
15 Oct 2026
Allan Durell on Netflix’s La Captura: The Untold Stories of Mexico’s Everyday Heroes
What happens when a story inspired by real events brings the courage of everyday heroes to the world stage?
In this episode of AW Confidential, Yvette Bodden sits down with actor Allan Durell, who portrays Ortega in Netflix's (https://www.netflix.com/title/82048151)La Captura (Facing El Chapo), the Mexican thriller inspired by the capture of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
With the film reaching millions of viewers worldwide, Allan takes us beyond the action to explore the humanity behind the characters, the responsibility of bringing real-life events to the screen, and the importance of telling stories that shine a light on the everyday heroes of Mexico whose courage often goes unrecognized.
In this energetic and candid conversation, Allan shares his mindset as an actor, the power of authentic representation, and why stories like La Captura matter far beyond entertainment.
An honest conversation about courage, humanity, representation, and the stories that deserve to be told.
This episode is presented in Spanish.
Watch or listen to AW Confidential on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
Learn more about Allan, visit Instagram @allandurell
Who has been a guest on AW Confidential
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Victoria Levert
Mauricio Mendoza
Mariela Dabbah
Dara Woo
Kim Tran
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
146,249
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.5 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
96
Social presence
0
YouTube
82
Engagement
60
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