Intentionally Disruptive

Continuing our #OneTheGram series, Shawnda sits down with Alex Mazhukhin, AKA “Mr. Build It”, DIY home improvement YouTuber, influencer, and podcaster. The importance of a partner can not be overstated. All it takes is one person to believe in you, and when you find/have that right person, the sky is the limit to what you can accomplish. Not only significant others, but kids as well and how important it is to meet them on their level. Find out what makes Alex tick. Hint: it’s not feet pic requests.

Kicking off the #onthegram series, Shawnda sits down with “No B.S.” business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of CEO Hat Club. Lindsey Nadler. Lindsey reveals her decision to pause her successful fitness/influencer career after feeling led to help rescue women involved in sex trafficking. Lindsey also dives into some common misconceptions about women and power. How do you rise in your power without sacrificing your health (both mental and physical)? Not only are you enough, but you ARE powerful. If you really understand how powerful you are without fear of judgement, THAT is when you start to see change. In a world that often defines a woman’s worth with what she GIVES, or what she contributes, power has historically been a scary word. Lindsey and Shawnda help push back on patriarchal culture and how to live life out in the open by not fearing failure.

In this final episode of Shawnda's House, the tea is spilling with Shawnda's morning workout cohort. From accidentally playing Cardi B, to the sultry sounds of Shawnda's ogre-like stretching noises, this episode gives a glimpse into their typical morning routine and antics. If you've ever wanted to be serenaded by Shawnda, this is your episode.

Misophonia is the word of day as Shawnda reveals some of her closest secrets. What do jumbo pasta shells and horse hooves have in common? Nothing, right? Absolutely nothing. Nada. Zip. Right? Wrong! This is Shawnda’s House, where things are getting weirder every day. What started as

an Olive Garden snafu quickly pivoted into something much deeper.

Have you ever felt that comfort and serenity that comes with watching the same movie over and over again? Not figuratively, but literally. Every. Day. It’s like the security blanket of movies. Is it a coping mechanism for anxiety? In this episode of Shawnda’s House, find out Shawnda’s all time favorite movie. if you’ve been waiting to hear Shawnda sing, this is your episode.

In true Shawnda fashion, the first glimpse into June's mini series "Shawnda's House" starts with a brief dive into Shawnda's obsession with things that smell bad - specifically her old Band-Aids. After some research, there might be more to the "finger that lingers". Come back and re-read that last sentence after listening to the episode and it will make sense.

As our new podcast studio comes together for a fresh re-launch in July, we’re spending June getting to know Shawnda in some interesting and, let’s just say, unique ways. Join Shawnda as she packs up the podcast and moves it to her home in this limited 4 week series called “Shawnda’s House”. From a fear of jumbo shell pasta to the woes of leg shaving for the first time since the beginning of winter. Buckle up, it’s gonna get weird.

This episode we will discuss Imposter Syndrome. Listen in as Shawnda and guest, Alex share their struggles with IS and tips on how to overcome it.

TW: This episode contains content that may be triggering for survivors of sexual assault.

Shawnda and Rachel discuss PTSD by taking a journey through Rachel’s experiences out of high school and into her early 20s. This is a coming of age exploration and emotional dive into how suppressing emotions and taking extreme measures to cope with loss can push you to your breaking point. From a miracle on a desert dirt road, to holding together a family that wasn’t her own, Rachel had to find herself through pain and loss.

This episode we will discuss depression. Listen in as Shawnda and her husband, Dave share their struggles with depression and all the things they do to overcome it.