"can i finish" "yes you can" sheeeshhh

When Loni said “Can I finish?” “Thanks” I got a little scared 😟

I agree with Jeannie and Adrienne. Nowadays people wants to look expensive just to prove that they are not broke. I personally know people who has the new iPhone model but on the side they don't even have something to eat.

Loni's opinion is really telling the truth of the poor. You can't expect ppl to kn and no more is teaching them. They're busy trying to simply survive

Loni is right! Some people may never have enough money to travel, even if they did try to save for it, so let them splurge within their reach.

Debbie Allen: everybody wants to be like us Americans Me : laughs in European

I see all my fellow European beating me to the comments: Sorry, America. I've got a free masters degree, real long mommy-leave and free health care over here. I'm good. I watch your reality shows cuz many of y'all are SO EXTRA and it is so entertaining because most people I meet in these streets are usually a little bit more collected and way less dramatic. I enjoy watching that, but not living it.

They’re speaking from a place of privilege. They’re failing to realize that money can’t solve all of people’s problems. There are so many more factors at play when it comes to keeping the poor, poor.

I looooove what Loni said👏 Traveling costs a lot more than just a passport. For some people, the only luxury they can spoil themselves with is a nice pair of shoes or handbag.

Lol Adrianne likes to interrupt when others are talking but Loni checked her real quick on this segment!!

Adrienne needs to chill. Loni wasn’t rude while she was preaching, but as soon as Loni shares her thoughts then A wants to argue. Shaking her head vigorously while Loni is speaking is so rude. You cannot make someone value what you value. Inspire people, but don’t shame them into submission.

Loni is completely right, Adrienne behavior in this segment just pissed me off. She started to disagree disrespectfully just because Loni asked her if she could finish to explain her point.

Debbie Allen definitely deserves that type of intro. She really has done it all. A true #BlackQueen ❤🖤💚

Yes!!! I never got to see any girl chat with Debbie... so I’m glad they posted this ❤️ I love her in The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

No way, not everyone wants to be like Americans .. Who lied to her like that ?

i‘m sorry but i‘m from europe and the last thing anybody here wants is to be an american😭

Loni didn't come to play today! From shushing A to the suits comment! She got me laughing

I agree with Loni, Don’t shame people for the things that choose to spend their money on, nobody tells them how to spend their money.

can we appreciate how beautiful Tamara looks. she looks like a whole garden. damn tam!

As a european, I live in Sweden and often visit Serbia where my family comes from, to be exact, I found it HILLARIOUS when this woman was like "Everyone wants to be us (*speaking about beeing like USA)". Omg. You guys have school shootings every single week or smth? You have to pay for hospital visits and stuff like that. And currently mexicans in the US are being deported. In sweden we have free school, free healthcare, we are safe and no one is getting brutally deported by a politican/president that wasn't even really chosen by the people. (The ppl voted for Hillary...). So no thank you, I do not wish to be like you and have the highest obisety rates in the world. I do not wish to live in a country where I have to save up money to go into labor at the hospital. I do not wish for my children to be shot in school... America, grow up, we in Europe pity you, we do not wish to be you.

DAMN I was like Oehhhhh When Loni said: Can I finish!? My GOD. This happened a while ago with Tamar as well.. Adrienne got on Tamar's nerves because she loves to interrupt. Even Jeannie once said the same sentence to her..Whew Chile.. Adrienne do better. let other finish! Dang! All is love.

Omg! I Love! Love! Love! Mrs. Allen and her sister Phylicia... AKA Claire Huxtable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I like Adrienne but she was pissing me off with how she constantly shook her head while Loni was talking

Wow! Love Debbie Allen🤩

Ye Adrienne and Lonnie shade... I’m here for moments like that 😂

I love Grey's Anatomy and she is one of my fav character, she's such a powerful woman. Can't wait the new seasons

Adrienne sometimes only listens to say something back and not to understand, it can be annoying, other peoples opinions matter sis

Debbie Allen and her sister Phylicia Rashad look good for their age.

Jeannie Mai, paying attention to your studio audience, I see you! Love your empathy.

I love me some Debbie Allen!!

I dont know that her comment was for the "working poor" like loni said. I think it was more for people who have the money to be investing it in their future but would rather use it to flex and spend their money on things that wont help in the long term.

Adrienne had the money to go to College! Why didn't she?😂

European here. Sorry, but no one wants to be like America. Not at least where I'm coming from. Sorry for my bad english.

Finally....a guest that is somebody! She isn't just a reality star! Debbie Allen is ACCOMPLISHED!

I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH WHAT SHE SAID @ 07:18. Let's make one thing clear NOT EVERYONE wants to be like YOU 🙄😒😑. I'm a proud Jamaican and I've lived in different countries. I've been to the US on numerous occasions and never once have I dreamt about being or becoming an American. Please get your facts straight !

Tam's hair is Very cute

Loni: "dont tell anyone how to spend their money." 5 min later... "meghan markle needs to give up her job". Uh yea...

I would love to sit down and chat with Debbie Allen! She just seems so professional and wise and like you could learn a lot from her! I love her!

adrienne to u travelling and experiencing new places brings u joy , to others buying what they like brings them joy to each his own !

I agree with Loni. Some people don’t wanna go to Italy lol. This is America. People can do what they want with their money & if you don’t agree it shouldn’t matter to you because you can do what you want with yours.

Love the real !!! I’m obsessed ❤️❤️❤️

I have always loved Debbie Allen, so for her to be at the table for Girl Chat is awesome! My favorite Debbie Allen TV show(s) is Fame & A Different World, and movie(s) Fame & The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (she was the highlight of that mediocre movie for me). Love You, Debbie!

Rich Dad Poor Dad is an amazing book.

Loni is making it seem as though she is encouraging those “working poverty” individuals to not try and better their lives and to just SETTLE for what they think they can afford. It’s closing off your mind to believing that this new pair of shoes or car is the most luxury you can achieve. If Loni would have had that mindset growing up, would she or any celebrity before their fame, be where they are today? Why encourage people to settle? 🤔

Loni is right. Sometimes you only have enough for a ‘mini splurge’ like some Nikes or a bag, but that might make you feel great when you wear them and even inspire you to keep going and aim higher because you’ve allowed yourself a taste of the finer things. Nothing wrong with it.

The point was not to limit yourself and to aspire and save for more.

I don't beleive Adrienne! She would be the first to quit her job to become royalty!LOL

😂🤣😂🤣 Best episode Ever!!! Loni youre so crazy!!!🤣😂🤣😂😂😂 HiLarious!!!!!😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

When you are privilleged, you will speak and shake your head like Adrienne.

Those shoes cost hundreds. My father worked in travel. I know for a fact you can pay for a vacation with the money the shoes and suits cost. That is why I disagree with Loni here. It is not that all they can afford is shoes it’s all they know is shoes. All they learn from their peers is to spend their money on material things.

Maybe she shouldn’t have said “Everyone wants to be like America” but it is partially true. My family immigrated here because of the American dream and there are millions of other people that wish they could do the same. If you’re happy with where you are. Good for you.

Lonys opinion made the most sense to me!!!

9:15 Damn were they good?

Loni, you are not taking about PERSONAL responsibility. People can choose to make the most of the resources they have. They have a right to choose momentary pleasures, as long as they acknowledge that it is a choice. People find time and money for what is important to them.

Tam Your Whole look Today!!! From the top of that Dress to your Hair & thoes Hoops 😍😍😍 Girlllll

Debbie is still Pretty!

Tam looks so beautiful!!! Yess girl 🙋🏽‍♀️

Debbie Allen looks AMAZING!!! #itnevercracks #blackbeauty

I love you ladies my all time favorite show, all the way from Kenya

Amanda always speaks with so much passion and eloquence because she wants our community or people in general to broaden their horizons not only on racial issues but social issues as well as money and etc. ! I think her perspective has been something that a lot of people think but haven’t been bold enough to say whether they have the bank account to voice that perspective

I’m American and don’t want to be American 😂😂😂

I get what Adrienne means but being a immigrant covered under DACA I cant travel outside to Italy. So if I can buy me something to give me happiness I should be able to do it

adrienne is talking about these "poor" people out there buying jordans on the reg or got that benz and livin in section 8 or at they grannies house and 45. yes those people need to prioritize. i get what loni is saying by it being your right to do as you please but i cant make it jordans or nikes responsibility to ensure my future or that of my kids. buying my kids 20 pairs of dang nikes only fattens jordan/nike pockets. my kids are not learning anything but materialism. and loni knows thats what adrienne was talking about. she fattens the pockets of those alcohol companies but we know her future is secured. priorities.

9:14 Oh Adrienne gon' cry in the car 😂😂

Material will be around for many years. But not your life. You only have one life & I agree with Amanda. There’s many people who I know personally who buy high end brand clothing/makeup & cars but hardly have enough to buy a meal the next day. Having at least one pair of Jordan’s or a LV bag should be enough. The rest save $ & travel or just have some type of saving because like jeannie said “that LV bag ain’t gonna pay my rent” 👏

I will never forget, one day I was leaving my gym walking to my car and these two teenagers came up to me and started making fun of my outfit and my shoes. I was shocked but I just kept walking. Then I thought about the situation. These kids have their priorities all wrong. They disrespected me not knowing that even though I was young, I was a teacher with benefits (they could’ve been my students) I was also an officer in the army reserves and a pianist in a church. I was driving my own car and living in my own house. These kids need to develop an understanding that life is more than just name brand labels on your body. That’s the problem that Loni is missing. There is a difference between looking wealthy and actually being wealthy. And not just financial wealth but also intellectual, mental, and spiritual wealth.

Nah, I'm Jamaican and I loovvee being from the Caribbean. Actually, Americans want to be like us.

I get where both Loni and Adrienne are coming from. Adrienne is taking about the idea to save up for something like travelling in order to take yourself on a meaningful trip, no matter where you go. Sometimes you need to get out of the country. I have heard of people who have travelled for even a week, and it can have a lasting positive effect on their mental health because it provided them with an escape from the problems in their life and they were just able to enjoy rather than stay in their depression. ( I hope I’m making sense but what I’m saying is that travelling will give you such freedom and just exploring the world will bring you some happiness when you are feeling very down and when you have gone through traumatic experiences). And what Loni is saying is that sometimes what gets people out of their depression and out of feeling bad about their situation is the feeling of being able to at least afford the nice clothes and shoes, to be able to splurge on yourself and not always focus on the fact that you may be poor. To spoil yourself and allow yourself to buy that one pair of sneakers that you always wanted. You don’t have to make huge purchases. But as Jeannie says, you will practice wearapy, where you dress up and it automatically causes your day to start in a positive direction. Idk I hope this made sense.

Lmao it’s crazy that Amanda was once a topic but now she’s on the show 😂😂😂😂

Loni is too real 😂😂

Amanda was saying if you got 300 to 500 to drop on some new Jordan's, you can instead use that money to see the world. Gain an experience instead of an accessory. I didn't take any offense to what she said but you know, a hit dog will holler...and there's alot of barking in the comment section 🙄

Shoutout to Lani for speaking for the other side! This is #thereal .. Keep it real and remember theres people out there that may work 3 jobs live in ghetto and they helping their parents/grandparents pay bills or helping raise their siblings and maybe those nice shoes are the one thing that makes them feel good.. Doesnt mean they define themselves by what they wear but it can make them feel good? I promise u not every person with stable money that travels values all the important things in life and has the most intelligence..just saying some of the most down to earth ,hard working and honest people live with the least in life.. Not everyone aspires to be a world traveling/wealthy person..some folks just want to live life with their loves one. The man upstairs and leave the money chasing to those who wanna spend life doing that!

Loni allways the realest! And love Debbie great woman

I respectfully disagree with Loni! I am a single mother, living in a low income apartment with my daughter and I used to always spend my money on getting my nails done or hair slayed or saving up to buy the Micheal Kors bag (from the outlet and off season) just to try and make myself fit in or feel better about my living situation. It wasn’t until I decided to go NATURAL (in all sense like no more acrylic nails and cut off all my dead ends and only left my curly coils) that I started saving money. Every time I wanted to spend 200+ on a new bag I would just stash the money in my (minions piggy bank) until I had enough money to take a cruise. I literally went on a 5 day cruise (out of the country) all food and beverages included and when I got to the different islands I had enough money to check out museums and eat the islanders food and embrace the culture. I couldn’t have done that if I would have spent my money on a new bag or shoes. Now that I see experiences are better than materials I’m saving for my next vacation already (baby steps) change your mentality and change your mindset. You can do it if you set your mind to it!

i love Ms DEBS

I mean you will sacrifice anything to show you love somebody and show how much you are committed to the relationship but as long you don't sacrifice stuff like family or friends or even your job... you need to make a living and make a name for yourself not just the man just taking care of you... you are independent and can stand your own too!

Tamara is always trying to relate to the other girls saying how they grew up poor. It's actually really annoying, she has stated multiple times that both of her parents were in the military, they lived in military housing which is typically free or tax free. She grew up mostly in Hawaii, and her and her sister became famous at a very young age, not to mention her brother also became a famous paid actor at the age of five. I don't think that she or her husband will ever understand the struggle that real people go through. She has stated also that her parents moved them to California for her and her sister to follow their dreams, most people cannot afford to even do that.

😭😭😭 Fellll out of my chair at 14:26 😭

Not everyone likes to travel lol. Also that two weeks holiday ain't going to change your life, let's be real.

I’m Glad Loni Checked Adrienne. She Does Like To Interrupts A Lot

Adrienne's Makeup and hair is so on point

I love the ladies of the real but i cant get chance to meet them but much love from Uganda (Africa)

Adrienne, most "Poor People" are not Poor because they're doing it all wrong! They're poor because they were born poor!😤

If you have the extra money spend it wisely. Its good to hear positive advice for a change. So proud of this country and i wish people would be grateful for being americans rather than being egotistical-spending what thwy dont have and being paycheck to paycheck

I love loni she is absolutely right ,, why say something bad to poor people

What a badass lady. Relationships based on friendship, YES.

They were too focused on the passport thing. I think that the point is that you can always work towards something bigger. Maybe some people never want to travel but maybe work towards buying a home or a car. Cause I know I see too many toddlers walking around in Nike shoes, I can afford them but I choose to go to Ross and buy some carters sneakers for my daughters.

I dunno why Americans always feel this way? everyone wants to be like them? Who told them that? Women do not always want to naturally give it up, hell no one wants to naturally give it up, The Society has forced us to

If Debbie says "Chile" one more time😒 Btw, I agree with Loni about the money discussion.

Loni, kinda rude for you to address Adrien but can interrupt everyone else while they talk with your comments. I still hear you even tho your mic is low

The point here is not if you can or not by brand "fancy" stuff... Is being brainwashed and influenced to buy stuff just for the name of it...

Loni was talking about buy the shoes if that’s your priority but then judges Meghan for having a hard time to decide. Let her set her priorities. Also some people just buy materials to be on trend and they should inspire to look beyond materials. Cause then we have some people who buy materials but always wish they can travel, etc.

Tamera natural hair looks is 💣

I’m so happy Adrienne stood her ground against Loni

I think when people spend their money on sneakers, etc. they are looking for instant gratification when sometimes if you can wait it out a little while longer you may be able to afford something even better!

I can't believe I agree with Adrienne. 😐 I have a ton of friends who are poor who have never been on a plane, but buy clothes, get their nails done, do things that make them feel good. I'm always trying to inspire them to travel, to get the hell out of the state, to go back to school to up their career. It's better to sacrifice for long-term things like financial security, and traveling... All these clothes and shoes and stuff are just dumb materials..

Dang Debbie Allen never ages

I agree with Amanda Seales. A passport cost less than a bunch of Jordan’s 🤷🏽‍♀️

But Lonnie cut Tamera off and then got snotty when Adrian was about to speak. And for the record a Passport is not a fancy ID! It's an official ID that allows you to travel all around the globe.

Loni's comments are kind of ignorant. That kind of thinking will create generational poverty. Theres also a difference between looking at a picture on Instagram and experiencing another culture 🙄, she missed the whole point.