From Peloton to Prime Time w/ Tunde Oyeneyin
Keep it Positive, Sweetie
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
4.9 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 8 March 2026
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
Crystal Renee welcomes Tunde Oyeneyin to the Keep It Positive, Sweetie Show to talk about stepping into acting as Madison Truitt on Tyler Perry’s Sistas, joining a series in its 10th season, and what it takes to be ready for a fast, one-take set. Tunde shares how she and Chris first connected through Peloton and later met in person, then reflects on pivoting publicly—from 16 years in cosmetics to cycling after a life-changing first class, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, and now a series regular. They discuss ambition, being a successful Black woman who’s sometimes misunderstood, balancing strength with vulnerability, and choosing not to shrink your life for a relationship. Tunde also talks about soul care, guarding her peace as visibility grows, and upcoming projects, including Sports Illustrated Swim.
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| 0:00.0 | Calling all my sweeties to the forefront. |
| 0:02.0 | I'm your host, Chris Renee Hazlitt, |
| 0:04.0 | and this is the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show. |
| 0:07.0 | Welcome to the Keep It Positive Sweetie Show, |
| 0:11.0 | a space where we slow down, reflect, |
| 0:14.0 | and grow through honest conversation. |
| 0:16.0 | Today's episode features a powerhouse, |
| 0:19.0 | author, athlete, and now leading actress. |
| 0:23.0 | I'm so excited to be sitting down with my sister, Tunday O'Yenayan. |
| 0:28.3 | Tunday is a New York Times bestselling author, Peloton instructor, Global Nike Athlete, Motivational |
| 0:35.0 | Voice, and now a series regular on Tyler Perry's sisters. Known for leading |
| 0:40.2 | with intention in what she calls soul care. Tunday has inspired millions through movement, and now |
| 0:46.1 | she's bringing that same death and authenticity into storytelling on screen. Stepping into the role of |
| 0:51.8 | Madison Truitt, a confident entrepreneur navigating ambition, identity, |
| 0:56.4 | and connection, she represents a woman learning to balance strength with vulnerability. |
| 1:01.8 | Beyond the titles and accolades, what sends out most about Tune Day is her commitment |
| 1:06.0 | to growth, not just as an athlete or an actress, but as a woman who continues to show it with honesty and purpose. |
| 1:13.4 | Today's conversation isn't just about a new role. It's about preparation, courage, and what it feels |
| 1:19.1 | like to be seen while still becoming. Kids family, please give a very warm welcome to my sister, |
| 1:25.7 | Tunday. Tunday. |
| 1:28.2 | Hello. |
| 1:28.4 | First of all, radiating. I'm just trying to keep up with you. Honey, as soon as you walked through the door, I was like, I'm just trying to keep up with you. No, you are. You look stunning. I wore white because I thought you were going to wear white. You know, as women, we have the plan and that we deviate the plan based on how we feel in that morning. Absolutely. I was going through and I was like, should I wear this? No, I'm going to |
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