 Welcome back to Every Way Woman. There are some major decisions that go into creating a talk show. And the two of you had the decision of the cast. How did you make that choice? It was easy. The women. Yeah, in some ways, it was really, really easy. Yolanda and I knew, sometimes, within the first 10 seconds. Yes. First impression is everything. First impression is everything. Because we already knew what we wanted, and the discussion leading up to, OK, the show. What is it that you wanted? We wanted women, women on the panel that were not celebrities. We wanted women that other women can relate to. Because originally, it was real women, real stories, real issues. A show for women, about women, and by women, which everybody is using now. But you know what I think is so beautiful is that we are all real women, but every one of you is successful in their own right. And I truly find you inspiring, even though I know the real stories, OK? And it's still, you've all taught me so much. And that really was about to inspire other women. And to create a community for women, where we could talk about real things. Yeah, and you never know when you're casting. We did an open casting. It was in Burbank at a restaurant. And we did a casting. And here comes in Stacey Lewis. Miss conservative, turtleneck up to here in the sun. It was, I think, it was like March. Right, yes. And dress all the way down here. Was she carrying her bag? Because I was like, I'd be surprised. I don't wear makeup. I haven't worn makeup in 20 years. That was Stacey at the time. And how far she have come since then. But you know, going through the interview process, and we were asking these questions, we realized she is the perfect mom that we're looking for. And she, and then what we, because we wanted women not to just be diverse culturally. Right, and we also wanted to have them lead diverse lives as well. And I connected to Stacey right away. I was going to be a mom soon. And she was a mother working mom, two kids. She's a primary caregiver for her children and for her husband. Devoted wife. Yeah, and it was funny because Stacey is never afraid to tell you who she is. And I like that about her. And that's what I related to her. When she comes in, she's like, you know what? I'm a conservative. And she doesn't apologize for who she is as well. And there are several things that we looked for that all of you have, that all of the co-hosts have. And one of them is that all of you move from here. All of our co-hosts move from here. And that was important for us. I remember when I first met Stacey, me and her, I hold her dear to my heart. Because first off, I met her at her home. We had a rehearsal there. But she was so open about a certain topic that was brought up, which was molestation. And not knowing that it had happened to me too. Or maybe knowing, but nobody really shared it. It really worked as therapy. And I looked at her as my therapist. And all of you guys. That's the whole point of the show. I cannot cast. We cannot cast women that other women can't relate to. Right? The way our show is gonna be successful is that all the women actually are willing to open up and share their stories. And care about other women as well. All of you have a quality where you care about other people. And that was really important to us. Not just about yourself, but about your community. About getting out to the community. But ladies, don't get us wrong. We don't always get along. No, we don't. We don't always get along. That's what the pain in here is. Because you're lonely, of course. We're women. And, but, going back to Jeslyn. Let's talk about Jeslyn. She is the most humble person I have ever met. And she's the most giving. And sometimes too giving. You know? And very humble. Too of false. I would admit that. I give too of false. And you know those things about Jeslyn I love. She's really funny. And she is very giving. But remember the first time I saw her on camera. And I remember the guys coming out and saying, do not let her get away. And I was like, I don't plan on doing so. That was really great. And just to know that she's there. Because we've had a lot of great women come and go, which is great. A lot of women have grown in show. We've had every ethnic background. And we have great speakers. And we have great guests. Every woman has evolved for years. But we struggled in one category. We could not find the Latina that we needed. And it was so funny because we were in Los Angeles. I'm like, oh my God, why can't I find this woman? So one day I'm opening my email. And I go, I know Gina, Gina, she's, she has sent me. She's, I got this woman for you. Her name is Anna. I said, okay. And I had other stuff going. So I really wasn't paying attention. So this email come and this big picture comes up. This Latina. And I said, I emailed her back. I said, are you auditioning for the show? I forgot why she was coming on the show. And she was so perfect. And I remember when she came in for the audition and I was like, I'm just going to tell you what to say. I'm going to tell you what to do. Because you already got the part. Right. And what we really love about Anna is that you don't represent a stereotype. Exactly. And that's kind of what, what was a little frustrating for Yolanda and I is getting away from the stereotype. We are stereotypes. You know, all, all of you, you're not stereotypes. And I can relate to Anna because she's this Latina woman. She has her own business and you don't have any kids. And that is breaking so many rules. Yes. You're breaking on the Latino community. You're breaking all the rules, but that was perfect for us. She's a trailblazer. She is a trailblazer. And she's inspiring and we're looking for love together. Yes, that's why we have our different women, different opinions, and we always have great conversations. That's right. That's right. Thank you, the two of you, for including us in the show. More everyway woman when we return. Up next, more everyway woman.