Who taught you to date? How’d you learn what to expect, what to and not to accept? In this episode I dive deep into simply wanting to be chose; being single wanting to be a girlfriend and just how damaging it can be. Through the scars, and self-inflected wounds, I healed and realized, I’M THE CHOOSER! Never forgot it and never will!🤞🏾 I pray this episode helps you know that before any picks you, make sure YOU pick YOU sis! I love us, for real!

H.O.T Girl Summer series is HERE!! I’ll be sharing my personal experiences and lessons I learned in dating in hopes that it will help you all! This episode focuses on my initial dating experience! I’ve gone through ALOT, and I’ve GROWN through it all; and you can too sis!

“Keep your eyes on your own paper.” A phrase we learned in school that I’ve learned to apply to real life! Focusing your attention on the next person’s assignment cause’s to neglect the assignment in front of you. Your journey won’t look like theirs, your blessings won’t look like theirs, your growth won’t look like theirs but the import and thing to remember is that it’s YOURS! It always has been yours, and what God has for you will ALWAYS be for YOU! Congratulate others, collaborate if possible, and appreciate the process; it makes the promise that much more enjoyable. Happy listening! 🥰❤️

This episode was pretty H.O.T! Being honest with y’all and myself about my battle with consistency! I felt the need to pour out because I just know, I am NOT alone! Hopefully something in this episode can encourage you of that fact, and inspire you to get back on track! I know, it’s not easy, but the beautiful thing is, great things never are! Remember, What you want your life to be is on the other side of consistency! Keep going sis! 🤞🏾

If you’re single, THIS IS FOR YOU ! It’s Valentine’s week, and I know some Of you are weak in the knees, 🗣STAND UP‼️ Yea you’re single, but You deserve to be celebrated! Stand in your power, even if you’re not in love! In the words of the great J. Cole, “Love yourself girl, or nobody will!” It’s a journey, but trust me, it’s a journey worth Taking! Listen to these 4 Gems, catch them and carry them with you EVERYwhere you go baby! Happy listening ! ❤️

🗣VOLUME UP‼️ CesShay Lynch is a native of Norfolk, VA and also a mom, wife, and the SheEO of Cesshay LLC! Her exceptional skincare line, Au Skin, is produced under this umbrella as well. As a frequent supporter of her brand, I decided to sit down with her to learn the HOW behind all the she does! There were sooo many gems dropped we had to beak it into two parts! In part one, Cesshay describes her journey, and the importance of discipline and consistency! Get your and pencils out sis, and take notes because she’s dropping gems you’re going to want to catch!

If you’re anything like me, you HATE repeating yourself. Whether it be in words, or in action, redundancy can be very frustrating! HOWEVER, in this season I’m realizing that cycles create full circle moments that make you appreciate being in the same space a little while longer! In this episode, my son’s story taught me about the beauty of staying behind! Sometimes Failing and going in circles can feel like punishment, but really, it’s preparation! Do it again, and again, and again until you get what you need for where you’re going! I know it doesn’t look or feel good to be Held back, but he’s preparing you for an even greater comeback! Stay focused, stay humble, and no matter what, KEEP DOING it until YOU get it!

Who knew that cooking could result in a podcast episode! Lol! When you see God in everything, He can speak to you through ANYTHING! As you listen, I pray that you understand that the only thing that’s standing between you and your dreams becoming reality is TIME! Don’t grow weary in well doing sis/bro! It’s all apart of the process and his plan and your time is coming ! Delayed does NOT mean denied! 🤞🏾❤️

🗣Happy New Year‼️ Through reflecting, I pinpointed 6 lessons I learned in the year 2021 and I plan to carry them with me for the rest of my life! My hope is that one or maybe all of these lessons resonate with you, and you begin to carry them with you throughout this year! Let me know your favorite! Happy listening loves! 🤞🏾❤️

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Shawana Speaks has something “new” for you this year! We’re bringing on GUESTS! Huge shoutout to Justin Drayton for showing up, and bringing us gems on mindset, motivation, and inspiring the dreamer in us! Listen as he and I speak! I hope you grab a gem and carry with you all 2022!