<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/what-abt-yo-frans/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[What Abt Yo Frans]]></title><podcast:guid>5711e29e-ee2a-59b3-9e50-23f15ee1ecf3</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:22:31 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Miniskirt Myrt]]></copyright><managingEditor>Miniskirt Myrt</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where friendship meets culture - unpacking loyalty, community, pop culture, and the messy beautiful realities of doing life together.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/49eac1c8-287a-466e-9464-972ad6241801/New-Pod-Artwork-August-2026-A-No-1.png</url><title>What Abt Yo Frans</title><link><![CDATA[https://what-abt-yo-frans.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/49eac1c8-287a-466e-9464-972ad6241801/New-Pod-Artwork-August-2026-A-No-1.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Miniskirt Myrt</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Miniskirt Myrt</itunes:author><description>Where friendship meets culture - unpacking loyalty, community, pop culture, and the messy beautiful realities of doing life together.</description><link>https://what-abt-yo-frans.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Entertainment News"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>The Burden of Self-Awareness</title><itunes:title>The Burden of Self-Awareness</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>What About Yo Frans, </em>Miniskirt Myrt welcomes LA stylist BT Marie—a fairly new friend who proves that finding your people can happen in the most unexpected places. After meeting on a majority-Black production set in Los Angeles, the two began cultivating a budding friendship rooted in shared experiences, mutual understanding and genuine connection.</p><p>Nothing is off-limits as Mini and BT dish on their first impressions, why we’re naturally drawn to certain people, and how we find our place within new spaces. They also unpack the stamina required to survive the entertainment industry, life as an LA native versus a transplant, and why so many people move to Los Angeles chasing a dream but struggle to build authentic community.</p><p>The conversation deepens as the ladies explore “the burden of self-awareness”—and how what sometimes feels heavy may actually be a gift from God, calling us toward our higher selves. They discuss shifting your perspective, trusting your intuition and recognizing that both the good and difficult moments of life may be happening <em>for</em> you.</p><p>Finally, Mini and BT share their advice on carrying self-awareness into friendships without losing compassion, boundaries or trust in yourself. Because life is a journey—and conversations like these are essential to growing through adult friendship, faith and community.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>What About Yo Frans, </em>Miniskirt Myrt welcomes LA stylist BT Marie—a fairly new friend who proves that finding your people can happen in the most unexpected places. After meeting on a majority-Black production set in Los Angeles, the two began cultivating a budding friendship rooted in shared experiences, mutual understanding and genuine connection.</p><p>Nothing is off-limits as Mini and BT dish on their first impressions, why we’re naturally drawn to certain people, and how we find our place within new spaces. They also unpack the stamina required to survive the entertainment industry, life as an LA native versus a transplant, and why so many people move to Los Angeles chasing a dream but struggle to build authentic community.</p><p>The conversation deepens as the ladies explore “the burden of self-awareness”—and how what sometimes feels heavy may actually be a gift from God, calling us toward our higher selves. They discuss shifting your perspective, trusting your intuition and recognizing that both the good and difficult moments of life may be happening <em>for</em> you.</p><p>Finally, Mini and BT share their advice on carrying self-awareness into friendships without losing compassion, boundaries or trust in yourself. Because life is a journey—and conversations like these are essential to growing through adult friendship, faith and community.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://what-abt-yo-frans.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0d38b662-6013-428b-aee6-d0d08ff949f6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/49eac1c8-287a-466e-9464-972ad6241801/New-Pod-Artwork-August-2026-A-No-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d38b662-6013-428b-aee6-d0d08ff949f6.mp3" length="169207680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:10:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>Quitting Would Be Easier</title><itunes:title>Quitting Would Be Easier</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when quitting feels easier than continuing?</p><p>In Episode 2 of <strong>What About Yo Frans</strong>, Miniskirt Myrt gets real about the creative struggle—the doubt, setbacks and quiet moments that make you question whether the journey is still worth it.</p><p>This episode is about pushing through, intentionally rediscovering your “why,” drawing inspiration from the greats and remembering that although quitting might be easier, <strong>we’ve come too far to give up now.</strong></p><p>Adversity is inevitable, but your vision and purpose are greater. Through every challenge, unwavering faith in yourself—and in God—may be the ultimate life hack.</p><p>If you’re navigating a season of doubt, feeling creatively discouraged or searching for the strength to keep going, this conversation is for you.</p><p>💬 What is the “why” that keeps you going? Share it in the comments.</p><p>✨ New here? Welcome to <strong>What About Yo Frans</strong>—a space for honest conversations about friendship, community, purpose and navigating life’s ebbs and flows. Subscribe and join the Fran community!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What happens when quitting feels easier than continuing?</p><p>In Episode 2 of <strong>What About Yo Frans</strong>, Miniskirt Myrt gets real about the creative struggle—the doubt, setbacks and quiet moments that make you question whether the journey is still worth it.</p><p>This episode is about pushing through, intentionally rediscovering your “why,” drawing inspiration from the greats and remembering that although quitting might be easier, <strong>we’ve come too far to give up now.</strong></p><p>Adversity is inevitable, but your vision and purpose are greater. Through every challenge, unwavering faith in yourself—and in God—may be the ultimate life hack.</p><p>If you’re navigating a season of doubt, feeling creatively discouraged or searching for the strength to keep going, this conversation is for you.</p><p>💬 What is the “why” that keeps you going? Share it in the comments.</p><p>✨ New here? Welcome to <strong>What About Yo Frans</strong>—a space for honest conversations about friendship, community, purpose and navigating life’s ebbs and flows. Subscribe and join the Fran community!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://what-abt-yo-frans.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bcc47d44-a5bb-4e56-ae48-6e786db83745</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/49eac1c8-287a-466e-9464-972ad6241801/New-Pod-Artwork-August-2026-A-No-1.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bcc47d44-a5bb-4e56-ae48-6e786db83745.mp3" length="46157568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season></item><item><title>You NEED People Ft. 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From hidden traumas and lessons learned the hard way to the people who swear they “don’t need friends” (and why that makes their butts itch), NOTHING is off limits.</p><p>They also unpack the pop-culture habits they've left in 2025, the tricky art of sharing your dreams with friends, and the uncomfortable truth that NOT everyone will celebrate your wins.</p><p>But here’s the real takeaway: you <em>do</em> need people — you just need the right ones.</p><p>Tap in… this conversation goes deep.</p><p>You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube.</p><p>Host: @miniskirtmyrt (across all socials)</p><p>Guest: @dirathemfindoll (across all socials)</p><p>Patreon: WhatAbtYoFrans</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong><em>What About Yo Frans</em></strong>, Mini and Dira The Doll break the fourth wall and get real about the messy, beautiful truth of friendship. 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