Cocktail Conversations with Shannon

Hey loves, It's my Birthday week!!!!  I'm learning life lessons from the Fresh Prince Reunion, contemplate Letoya Luckett's relationship status, complain about the way gay folks are treated in Gospel and talk about the Twerk Brunch speech heard round the world (https://dfw.cbslocal.com/video/4918381-viral-video-puts-owner-of-dallas-restaurant-true-kitchen-at-center-of-twerking-controversy/)

I'm also joined by Atlanta-based, fashion designer, Iman Akilah to talk about designing and dressing for a curvier shape, and the importance of taking risks, breaking down your goals and celebrating yourself. 

https://byimanakilah.com/

https://www.instagram.com/byimanakilah/

https://www.pinterest.com/byimanakilah/_shop/

Hello my Loves, this week I congratulate Michael B. Jordan, chant "Lock him  up" at Lindsay Graham, discuss Twitter's poor choice of names and Pastor Carl Lentz's (Hillsong) "John Gray" moment.  I'm also joined by author A. Paj Turner to discuss his new Novel "The Emancipation of Limits" and how to take a chance on your creative ideas. 

https://www.apajturner.com/

https://www.facebook.com/APAJ-Turner-116491573520907/

"The Emancipation of Limits" Trailer- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDq0ySSGNJw&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=QuietProfessionalPublishing

My loves! I had to talk about this week's Election and all the mess around it!! Ben Carson got da 'Rona, Eva Longoria needs to be cussed out, Paula White finds out what African Angels can do. 

I also discuss the problem with Spiritual bypassing, a marriage of split parties and how that wouldn't work for me and my frustrations with the push to reconcile. 

https://nypost.com/2020/11/05/watch-paula-whites-intense-prayer-for-trump-2020-election-win/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-sobriety/201110/beware-spiritual-bypass

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/houses-divided-longwood-couple-chooses-love-over-politics?fbclid=IwAR1WUzHcS2tKKKlJRVf-9uSPWnpG7aXa8l3YVXVwnFcm4ZuQ3u5AnWlcJcc

 Happy Halloween Week loves! This week I chat about the great Birkin bag debates and Hulu's somewhat scary, parody film "Bad Hair".  I'm also joined by make-up artist, graphic designer and friend, Adriana to discuss her experience with domestic abuse, how loved ones can help and how to get out. Take a listen loves. 

Adriana- https://www.instagram.com/onedopeatlien

Missing LoveCraft Country? Join me and my guest the Poetiss(Katrina Jo) as we discuss our love of the show, what's impacted us and our hairbrained theories 

*this was tapped a bit before the finale so there are no finale episode spoilers!

Hello Loves, this week I ask Ice Cube "What did you expect?" from the current president, discuss Shonda Rimes and the Disneyland Ticket that destroyed her deal with ABC and give ya'll a WORD based on Tamar Braxton's reality show. I also chat with Vocalist, Fiona Williams to discuss the challenges of living up to family expectations and how to do things differently with the next generation. Listen babes!

https://www.facebook.com/iamfionachanel

https://www.instagram.com/fionachanelwilliams/

Hello My loves! This week I'm chatting about Cardi B and Offset's lavish birthday begging, RHOA's Cynthia Bailey's wedding and Bachelorette party scandal, and my fears around the upcoming election. I'm joined by spoken word artist and educator Poettis (Katrina Jo) to discuss the myth of the Black superwomen- how it's effects us, what it looks like in the media and how to get free.

https://www.instagram.com/iampoettis/?hl=en

Hello Loves,  this week I give congrats to Kelly Roland and condolences to John Legend and Chrissy, I question why Gizelle Bryant is more concerned with her Ex's reputation than he is and B. Smith's widower's brush with karma. I'm joined by my friend and Physician's Assistant Liz Gaston Martin to chat Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what we need to know to maintain our sexual and reproductive health.

https://www.centralfloridagyn.com/provider/lizbeth-gaston-pa-c

Hello Loves, I had to run my mouth this week!!! I had lots to say about Andrew Gillum's Interview on the Tamron Hall Show, Cardi's Divorce, why I never liked Tamar's boyfriend and remember that we all need to sweep around our own front door. I also take time out to gush about Ms. Patti and Gladys' VERZUZ! The funny moments, the music and the much needed quality time with our elders. Grab a big glass and let's chat.