Cocktail Conversations with Shannon

Hey my loves, 

this week I recap the Grammy Awards, and discuss the cuss out heard round the world and the troubles family dynamics of Kirk and Kerrion Franklin. I'm also joined by Money Maven and Entrepreneur, Ashley Clark to chat about getting comfortable talking about money and the cool games she's created to help us teach finances to the next generation. We also discuss the importance of not quitting on your ideas! 

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Hey loves, you know I had to to talk all about Meghan and Harry's Interview with the real Queen...Oprah! I break down the interview, the importance of mental health and being aware of "casual racism". I also tell a few people to go to hell on Meghan and Harry's behalf and touch on Kerri Hilson's long distance marriage goals. 

Let's chat my dears!

Hi my Loves! This week I'm sending prayers and support to Tiger Woods and the People of Texas,  fuss at Rafael Cruz and discuss the infamous 'Dungeon Bachelorette Party" on Real Housewives of Atlanta. 

I'm joined by my guest, Motivational Speaker and Coach, Rickie Burney. We discuss the importance of shifting our mindset, men's mental health, and getting in tuned with who we really are. 

take a listen loves!

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Rickie Burney- https://www.instagram.com/rickie.burney.speaks/

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Hello my loves, I'm back from my medical leave! This week Justin Timberlake has me questioning the right way to apologize and Happy Men get called "Simps" by Boosie and other men don't drink enough water. I'm also joined by Dr. Jenaya Perdue about her experience as a black Expat in China, living and loving abroad and how her experiences with race and faith influenced her decision to leave the U.S.

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https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-apologizes-britney-spears-janet-jackson-t208915

https://www.complex.com/music/boosie-badazz-doubles-down-backlash-lori-harvey-body-count-comments

https://religionnews.com/2021/02/04/southern-baptist-leaders-decry-racist-letter-received-by-dwight-mckissic/

I've missed you my loves! I've been away but I had so much to discuss that it's time for a Sangria Sermon! This week I start with an apology, honoring the life of Cicely Tyson, recap the saddest VERZUZ and discuss Trey Songz' interesting week. I also talk about the very serious accusations against TI and Tiny, JoJo Siwa and why her sexuality shouldn't freak you out, the hypocrisy of critiquing Chloe Bailey and I review the Wendy Williams Lifetime movie. 

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Hello my darlings! this week I talk all things Inauguration and ask the important questions- Why did Gaga dress like Effie from the Hunger Games? Why did Jlo add "Let's get Loud" to "This Land is your Land? WHY is Michelle Obama SO FINE?!

We're also back for part 2 of the Heaux Tales Round Table. We talk more about the themes of sex and love, dive into the vocal and musicality and somehow end up complaining about the current state of gospel music. Grab some wine loves!

Amanda Gorman Poem Transcript- https://thehill.com/homenews/news/535052-read-transcript-of-amanda-gormans-inaugural-poem

Amanda Gorman Poem Video- https://www.cnn.com/videos/style/2021/01/20/amanda-gorman-youth-poet-laureate-full-poem-biden-capitol-inauguration-vpx.cnn

Jazmine on JImmy Fallon- https://youtu.be/AVIw_gqgvP4

Jazmine on NPR's TIny Desk- https://youtu.be/KgrCYvVYSRE

THIS WEEK IS NOT FOR KIDS OR THE UPTIGHT! We're cussing and talking honestly!

This Week I discuss "Impeachment, the sequel",  heap praise on Lori Harvey's dating skills and ask that Marjorie Harvey open a school for dating (and who I'd like to enroll).  

I'm also joined by my friends and former guests for an in depth chat on Jazmine Sullivan's new project "Heaux Tales"! We talk all about the sex, relationships, music and say "allegedly" a lot". 

Happy New Year, the nation is a mess! This week I'm chatting about the mess at the capitol, encouraging nice allies to start fights with their family, and laughing at Hillaria Baldwin. I'm also joined by my friend, Life Coach Martha to talk about moving from "surviving" to thriving in 2021!

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Pop the champagne-We're celebrating the end of 2020! Today I chat about the holiday season, Tyrese's divorce, and the RHOP Reunion part 3. I'm joined by long-time friend and film-maker Darren Mallett to discuss the superpowers we got from Negro-Solstice, surviving the hardest year and past hard years and the beauty of silence in his spiritual journey. Listen for lots of laughs with deep stuff mixed in!

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Hey my loves, I've been convalescing these last two weeks but I HAD to talk about all the mess Andy Cohen's been giving us! 

Real Housewives of Salt Lake (what's up with Jen's husband, why is Mary still with her Grandpa Husband??)

Real Housewives of Atlanta (Gaslighting 101 with Drew's husband and how I KNOW he's lying about his trip to Tampa)

Real Housewives of Potomac (Monique's Burn Boook, Gizelle's cracked face and more)

Grab a glass babes and let's chat!