Cocktail Conversations with Shannon

Hello Loves, this week I congratulate and question Tyler Perry on becoming a billionaire, bemoan what's become of the OWN series #BlackLove and rejoice over the Patti and Gladys VERZUZ! I'm joined by therapist and repeat guest Deatra Martin to discuss the troubles we're all facing- collective trauma. She gives us guidance on how to tackle what we're feeling and I manage to drag Candace Owens in the process. Listen up babes, you're not alone.

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Hey babes, this week we honor Chadwick Boseman, discuss R.Kelly getting  beat up from the feet up in prison, Niecy Nash's surprise marriage in a pandemic, Pastor John Gray's apology, and recap Monica vs Brandy-a night of shade, awkwardness and talent. . I'm joined by my guest Sandra Pierre for Part 2 of our discussion on her upcoming book "Spiritually Abused & Broken" and her harrowing experience of abuse at a seemingly normal church. 

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It's a jam-packed week my loves!! I'm catching up on all the mess with Master P and Monica, declaring the REAL winner of the Brandy/Monica VERZUZ battle and Pastor John Gray's constant quest to embarrass his wife Amateur... I'm joined by my guest Sandra Pierre to discuss her upcoming book "Spiritually Abused & Broken" and her harrowing experience of abuse at a seemingly normal church.  This chat was so full and it's only part 1 of the conversation! Listen and Share!

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Hello Hello- This is a love and relationship filled episode! This week we're wishing good love would come to Actor/Singer Letoya Luckett, and wondering if Monica can free her former love Rapper C- Murder. I'm also joined by Tiffany Williams, Podcast host and Business Development Specialist to chat about single life in Covid-19 and how 2020 is asking all of us to think outside the box.  It's a fun chat loves!

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The news is out and I had to talk about it! If you've been a fan of the OWN show "Welcome to Sweetie Pies" you've probably never liked Tim either...but this news was shocking and sad.... I had to get some things off my chest

Tim's Murder Plot- https://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2020/08/18/sweetie-pies-tim-norman-exotic-dancer-charged-in-murder-for-hire-plot

Janae's Abuse Allegations- https://madamenoire.com/1173263/jenae-wallick-accuses-tim-norman-of-being-abusive-during-their-relationship-and-an-absentee-father/

Jennifer Williams' Abuse Allegations- https://www.tmz.com/2018/01/29/jennifer-williams-gets-restraining-order-basketball-wives-tim-norman/

Remembering Andre- https://youtu.be/yDF1WdHJ3y8

Guess Who's back!?!? The hiatus is over, and I'm chatting about Common, Tiffany Hadish and Jaguar Wright. 2020's unusual social justice leaders and of course Cardi and Megan's new song "Wap" . This week I'm joined by DJ Nikki Reignz to discuss how she she got into the business, being a woman in a traditionally male industry,  and how to move past overthinking.... it's a fun episode loves.

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Hi darlings, this week I bemoan having to talk about Kanye for president, 50cent and Lil Wayne's hate for black women and ponder what it's like for young gospel artists like the Walls Group to grow up in the religious spotlight. I'm joined by fabulous singer/songwriter and former contestant on "The Voice',  Khalea Lynee'. Listen as she shares her experience on the show, entering the entertainment scene as a "grown up" and drops some gems on removing creative blocks. Let's chat!

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Creativity Meditation

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It's a jam packed week! I'm talking all about the BET Awards, telling Terry Crews to shut up, the August Alsina/Jada Pinkett-Smith love affair AND the trouble at Essence Magazine.  This week I'm joined by... ME! I'm sharing the truth of my journey as a caregiver, the good the bad and the infuriating. This was a tough episode loves. Take a listen.

This week I say congratulations to Kiera Sheard, chat about Trump's empty arena and talk about the allegations surrounding Marques Houston and how hard it is to be an old fan of Immature. I'm also joined by my friend and Entrepreneur Dr. Jamaris Glenn (Co-owner of 7th & Grove) to discuss supporting and starting black businesses. We also tackle some of the cultural barriers faced in building economically. 

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Hello my dears! This week I'm chatting about B.Simone and the little book that couldn't and Lecrae's trouble with pushing back on "white blessings". I'm also joined by Talitha Anyabwelé, Educator and Founder of Raising Imhotep Schools of Excellence to help us talk to the kids in our lives about racism, slavery and police brutality. 

Grab a cocktail (tell your kids to grab a juice) and let's chat!

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