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Shelby and Erica share their experiences around stigmas put on Black women, having discernment in your business, and walking away from people and things that no longer serve you. Words of wisdom from Psalms 18:30.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica share their opinion on the “right time” to bring up finances in a relationship. They provide insight into how they’re able to work so well together in growing their brand and share tips to working smarter together and not against one another, and give advice on what to do if you don’t feel like your friends and family are supporting your business. Words of wisdom from Luke 6:37-38.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica debate if you should keep your options open when dating, and if men or women have more options when it comes to the dating pool. They share ways to overcome a creative block, and give advice on how to make new friends as an adult. Words of wisdom from John 13:7.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica dive into the importance of having high standards and firm boundaries when dating, and their experience in the past when they let things slide. They switch things up and Shelby interviews Erica for her business, Erica L. Murphy Interiors, LLC, and Erica shares the ups and downs of launching and growing her business. They give advice on how to navigate having a touchy conversation with your partner. Words of wisdom from John 15:7.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica are back in their dating era, so they’re sharing ways to put themselves out there and meet a new love interest, they chat about the growth of All Things Melanin since 2017, and give advice on how to shake the guilt of putting yourself first. Words of wisdom from Psalms 32:8.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica settle the debacle of the $200 date debate and if it matters how much a date costs. They then dive into a deep discussion on their experience in corporate America and being one of few or the only one person of color in their department or at their company, and how they navigate the emotions of it all. They give advice on navigating when to fight or let go of a friendship you’ve had for decades. Words of wisdom from Mark 2:2-5.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica delve into their thoughts surrounding societal pressures of dating in your 30’s and how they’re navigating this tricky space, they share the challenges of having to figure out things they don't know how to do, and share their advice on feeling stuck in a waiting season. Words of wisdom from Peter 5:6-7.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica are back, and they’re opening up this new season celebrating the anniversary of All Things Melanin! They start the show off by reflecting on where they started and where they hope to grow to in the future. Then they chat about green flags to look out for in friendships and the importance of having the right friend group around you. They then switch gears to discuss the journey of All Things Melanin up until now, and give advice on moving past the friend stage when it comes to dating. Words of wisdom come from Proverbs 12:26.

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Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica discuss the biggest red flags to be aware of on a first date, sharing some of our favorite “wins” and memories from creating All Things Melain so far, and how to go from burnout to well rested. Words of encouragement from Proverbs 19:21.

Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.