Hold My Halo

About Hold My Halo

Hold My Halo is the podcast for young Black women navigating their twenties. We're talking pop culture, personal growth, situationships, career moves, and all the things we think but never say — the laughs, the lessons, and the honest conversations you can only have with people who actually get it. No filter, no sugarcoating, just real conversation about everything, nothing, & all the stuff in between.

Publisher

Jailyn Skye

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Dec 2020

Latest episode

12 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jul 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 21 - 34 | I'm Back... What Did I Miss?? ft. Finale Final Thoughts

   Okay so I disappeared for two weeks and we're just going to collectively agree to never speak of it again. Deal? Deal. To make up for lost time (and honestly because I thought it'd be fun), I brought in the friends to give their unfiltered final takes on the final four couples before the finale drops tomorrow. Buckle up. If you're new here: welcome, glad the villa brought you! This isn't just a recap show — if you want to hear what we actually sound like outside of Love Island discourse, stay tuned for future episodes after we wrap up! Same energy, zero villa. -- 📲 Follow me on Instagram @holdmyhalopodcast —  DM me if you got some shit to say! 📞 Call the Yap Line. This is YOUR segment — leave me a voicemail with your hot takes, your Casa Amor predictions. Best yaps make the show. Share your thoughts here (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast).

2. 

   27 Jun 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 20 + 21 | Goodbye Casa! ft. Mom

   RECOUPLING. that's it. that's the show notes. okay no — full breakdown inside: who switched, who got switched ON. and listen — less than two weeks until we crown a winner, which means every choice from here is a finale choice! if love island brought you here, welcome, stay a while. my main show hold my halo is for the real-life recoupling era. new episodes out soon! -- 📲 Follow me on Instagram @holdmyhalopodcast —  DM me if you got some shit to say! 📞 Call the Yap Line. This is YOUR segment — leave me a voicemail with your hot takes, your Casa Amor predictions. Best yaps make the show. Share your thoughts here (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast).

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 18+19 | Is This Your King??? Breaking down Casa Amor Nights 2 & 3

   Casa is still cooking and I'm back with two more nights of chaos. First things first — I'm a real bitch, so I'll admit when I'm wrong, and one couple genuinely got me to change my mind. The rest of these people? Exactly who I said they were. Listen for more! — 📲 Follow me on Instagram @holdmyhalopodcast — DM me your hottakes! 📞 Call the Yap Line. This is YOUR segment — leave me a voicemail with your hot takes, your Casa Amor predictions, or just to fight me about who's actually the villain. Best yaps make the show. Share your thoughts here (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast).

4. 

   22 Jun 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 17 | CASA! CASA! CASA! ft. The Casa Amor Audio Twist That Broke the Villa

   I could NOT wait until morning for this one. Casa Amor is here and I made an emergency episode night-of because what they just pulled might be the best move this show has ever made — they let the girls secretly watch the boys' first minutes in Casa. With audio. No editing, no out-of-context clips. Just these men forgetting every ounce of home training in real time while their girls watched it happen. -- 📲 Follow me on Instagram @holdmyhalopodcast —  DM me if you got some shit to say! 📞 Call the Yap Line. This is YOUR segment — leave me a voicemail with your hot takes, your Casa Amor predictions. Best yaps make the show. Share your thoughts here (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast).

5. 

   21 Jun 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 7 - 16 | Well If It Isn't the Consequences of our Actions

   LIUSA S8 Eps 7–15 | Well If It Isn't the Consequences of Our Actions Nine episodes. One catch-up. Somehow nothing happened and everything happened at the same time. What we get into this week: 🌴 Common Themes — The patterns I cannot unsee. Exploring But Not Exploring (you are not "keeping your options open," you're just standing by the firepit), Lackluster Bombshells (the producers said "go" and these new arrivals said "eh"), and Sincere's Unsincerity (the name is doing heavy lifting it did not consent to). 💕 Couple Rankings — I ranked them all and I said what I said. Some of these pairings are a Casa Amor away from being a cautionary tale. You already know which is which but I said it out loud anyway. 👀 Casa Amor Predictions — Who's staying loyal and who's about to learn what the title of this episode actually means. I have receipts, predictions and very little faith in these islanders. — 📲 Follow me on Instagram @holdmyhalopodcast — Think my couple rankings are criminal? DM me! 📞 Call the Yap Line. This is YOUR segment — leave me a voicemail with your hot takes, your Casa Amor predictions, or just to fight me about who's actually the villain. Best yaps make the show. Share your thoughts here (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast).

6. 

   9 Jun 2026

   HMH LIUSA8 Episodes 1 - 6 | Worst to First Rankings + Unpopular Opinion

   Six episodes in and I officially have OPINIONS. This week I'm ranking every islander who's been in the villa so far — worst to first, no diplomacy, no hedging, just where everybody actually stands with me right now. And before the season gets away from us, I'm calling my shot: one controversial take on how I need this thing to play out, on record! Submit a voicemail to my Yapline for a chance to be featured on the pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast) (hint: Messages about LIUSA will be included in LIUSA episodes! Regular submissions on the main) Come find me: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/holdmyhalopodcast) · TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jailynrants) · X (https://www.tiktok.com/@jailynrants) · Threads (https://www.threads.com/@holdmyhalopodcast) Loving the show? Leave a review — it's the fastest way to help me grow and find meaning in life! Find more here (https://linktr.ee/holdmyhalopodcast)!

7. 

   7 Jun 2026

   HMH | May H.A.L.O Report

   The first-ever H.A.L.O. Report — my new monthly recap in four parts: Heard, Audacity, Learned, Obsessed. No glow-up montage, just the truth about how May actually went. H.EARD — Claim Your Power by Kim P., the podcast helping me reclaim mine. A.UDACITY — Choosing to be visible, embrace the cringe, and take "the audacity" back as a flex. L.EARNED — "Ready is not a feeling, it's a decision." Officially breaking up with my analysis paralysis. O.BSESSED — The return of Love Island. Recaps incoming. It's going to be a beautiful disaster. 📞 Leave your own H.A.L.O. Report on the Yapline — best ones get featured. https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast (https://www.speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast) Come find me: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/holdmyhalopodcast) · TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@jailynrants) · X (https://www.tiktok.com/@jailynrants) · Threads (https://www.threads.com/@holdmyhalopodcast) Loving the show? Leave a review — it's the fastest way to help me grow and find meaning in life! Find more here (https://linktr.ee/holdmyhalopodcast)!

8. 

   15 Oct 2024

   B is for Bird Sh*t

   Welcome back to Hold My Halo — the podcast uplifting and inspiring young women in their twenties navigating the highs and lows of adulthood! I’m your host, Jailyn Skye, and while I might not have all the answers, I promise we’re figuring this out together. Episode Breakdown: This week, we’re getting into why I’ve named this episode "Bird Shit" and how something as random as a bird pooping on my car became a symbol for finding direction and reassurance in my life. Yep, you read that right—sometimes, the universe sends us signs in the most unexpected ways. What You'll Hear: Looking for Signs: Ever found yourself desperately needing reassurance or waiting for a clear sign to steer you in the right direction? Same. But sometimes, we end up searching in all the wrong places. Decision Fatigue & Taking Control: How my fear of making decisions left me living a life built on other people’s choices—and what changed when I finally started taking charge. Birds, Cars & The Universe: How an annoying splatter of bird poop turned into a comforting signal that I was on the right path, and how this silly habit helped me move past self-doubt. You Are the Sign: Why we’re often looking for outside validation when, really, we hold the power to move forward. It’s time to stop letting fear hold us back and start trusting in our own journey. Shutting Down the Doubt: If you’ve ever worried about being judged or struggled with people-pleasing, we’re breaking down why those who judge are usually the ones doing less—and how to focus on your own greatness. Key Takeaways: It’s okay to want signs, but don’t let them dictate your worth or decisions. Your dreams and goals are enough to push you forward—embrace them. Stop letting fear of judgment or failure hold you back. It’s time to take your shoes off, stand up, and walk confidently toward the life you deserve. Resources Mentioned: TikTok Quote: "A billionaire won’t judge you for starting a business, an athlete won’t judge you for being a beginner in the gym, and an influencer with twenty million followers won’t judge you for posting—it’s those doing less who want to stop you from doing more." Tune in and let’s talk about embracing the signs that come our way—even if they’re messy! As always, let’s get ready to grow and glow together. ✨ Follow & Connect with Me: Instagram: @holdmyhalo TikTok: @holdmyhalo Submit your stories and hot takes for our next "The Yap Line" segment: speakpipe.com/holdmyhalopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and share this episode with a friend who might need a little cosmic nudge today!

9. 

   1 Oct 2024

   Allow Me To Re-Reintroduce Myself

   Hi angels! Welcome to Hold My Halo podcast, where we dive into relatable lessons, challenges, and everything in between that make up the complex evolution of our twenties. In this episode, I get real about my journey with this podcast—starting, stopping, and relaunching (yes, for the third time!). It's been a ride, but I’m here to remind you that timing doesn’t have to be perfect for you to chase your dreams. This episode is all about embracing reinvention, understanding that mistakes are part of the process, and realizing that you don’t have to have everything figured out to take the first step. We’ll explore why it's okay to stumble along the way and how those stumbles make up your unique story. With personal anecdotes and a few laughs, I share how adulthood has taught me to look at things with a little less stress and a lot more grace. Because honestly? Not everything needs to be so deep. So, if you’re a 20-something Black woman who’s navigating life, wanting more, but not quite having her sh*t together just yet—this space is for you. Together, we’re going to figure out how to filter out what’s not important and focus on what really matters, all while having fun. ✨ Key Takeaways: It’s okay to start over and reinvent yourself, even multiple times. Waiting for the "perfect time" will leave you waiting forever—take the leap! Learn to discern between what’s worth stressing over and what you can let go of. Adulthood is hard, but with laughter and grace, you can make it through. If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Not only will it gas me up, but it’ll also help other listeners find this community. Follow us on social media at @holdmyhalopodcast for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more ways to connect! ✨ Let’s stay connected: Linktree (https://linktr.ee/holdmyhalopodcast)

10. 

    1 Mar 2024

    A is for Assets & Assholes, The Men I've Dated and Their Value

    Welcome to another episode of Hold My Halo, the unfiltered world of personal musings with Jailyn, a 20-something-year-old who shares rants, laughs, and candid revelations. This episode explores the fascinating intersections of love, value, and personal growth. In this episode, join Jailyn as she takes you on the open journey through the men she's dated and the valuable lessons they've brought into her life.

11. 

    19 Feb 2024

    Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

    Dive into the unfiltered world of pop culture and personal musings with Jailyn, a 20-something-year-old who shares rants, laughs, and candid revelations on Hold My Halo.

12. 

    28 Dec 2020

    S0E0: Is This Thing On?

    This could be the start... of something new! Happy New Year!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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