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Never Before with Janet Mock

Janet Mock and your faves have conversations about work, love and life — like you’ve never heard before.

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Janet talks to fashion designer Christian Siriano and fashion writer Nicolette Mason about the exclusivity of the fashion world and the importance of making clothes for all body types.

Fashion Week Special: Christian Siriano and Nicolette Mason

Janet talks to Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner about business, family, and 13 seasons on the air.

Kris Jenner

Janet talks to Crissle West, host of phenomenal podcast The Read. They talk about their love of books, Beyoncé, and the state of black podcasts.

Crissle West

Janet has a rare conversation with  Branden Miller, better known by his internet character’s name, Joanne the Scammer. They discuss his childhood, finding out he was adopted as a teenager, and the controversy surrounding the character.

Branden Miller / Joanne the Scammer

This week Janet speaks with actress Gabby Sidibe about her journey from Hollywood to Harlem, as recounted in her recent memoir This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare. They delve into body confidence, class transition, and that time she skipped school for an audition that landed her a breakout role and an Academy Award nomination. 

Gabourey Sidibe

This week Janet talks to playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, author of this year’s Academy Award for best picture, Moonlight. The two discuss his difficult childhood, his important relationship with playwright August Wilson, and his historic Oscars win.

Tarell Alvin McCraney

Janet talks to Lena Dunham about her history of activism, dealing with public scandals, and their unlikely friendship.

Lena Dunham

This week Janet talks to Amiyah Scott, who plays Cotton in the Fox show Star. They discuss transitioning as teens, ball culture, and Amiyah’s rise to fame.

Amiyah Scott

Janet speaks with Congresswoman Maxine Waters about her experiences fighting police brutality and injustice, standing up to Bill O’Reilly, why she’s a Tupac fan, and how to stay hopeful.

Maxine Waters

Janet talks to Girl Meets World star Rowan Blanchard about finding feminism, speaking out about what matters to her, and her dreams for the future.

Rowan Blanchard

Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson, aka the queen mother of Beyoncé and Solange, discusses her famous daughters, mentoring young girls, finding love later in life, and the origins of her famous corny jokes.

Tina Knowles-Lawson

Janet and executive producer Lena Dunham on what’s in store for season 1 of Never Before.