Part of our caregiving series, Shana sits down with Heidi Barham from Hospice of the Western Reserve as they discuss caregiving and what it means. They discuss what hospice care truly means and when to consider hospice care. Join in on conversations on how those who are caregivers need to take care of themselves, how hospice care can be accessed, and common misconceptions about hospice care.

For more information visit Hospice of the Western Reserve’s website: ⁠https://hospicewr.org/⁠ 

Shana sits down with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved.

Cleveland School of Cannabis: https://csceducation.com/

For many of us, thinking back to visiting our grandparents' homes is a vivid memory. Or we remember going over to a childhood friend's home and their parents welcoming us in.  We remember the smells, the people, the furniture, and the sense of peace and safety. Our guest Robin Wilson of Clean Home Design talks to us about how they passed the baton to us and left clues on how we can do this for our friends and family.

More about Robin Wilson

Robin Wilson is a CLEAN DESIGN lifestyle expert in eco-friendly design, sustainability and hypoallergenic issues. Her new branded line, CLEAN DESIGN HOME x Martex sells at Macy’s and other retailers. She was named to the Top 100 Female Founders List in 2020 by INC magazine. Robin Wilson Home has a licensed brand of textiles sold at retail and hospitality. First woman with a branded line of custom cabinetry that was sold by over 400 independent kitchen dealers nationwide (2009-2018). First featured in Oprah’s magazines with extensive media coverage since 2005. In May 2013, her furniture line, Nest Home by Robin Wilson, premiered at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York. She is an ambassador to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, and previously served on the board of the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Author of two award-winning books: Clean Design (Greenleaf, 2015) and Kennedy Green House (Greenleaf, 2010).

Cleandesignhome.com

In this episode of Black Girl in the CLE, your host Shana engages in an informative conversation with Rhonda Crowder, President of the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCABJ). Join them as they delve into the organization's mission, the excitement surrounding the upcoming convention in 2025, and ways you can contribute  and support this organization.

This one was personal. The new book Dream Town, Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity is taking Cleveland by storm.  As a  Shaker alumna, former teacher and parent, Shana spoke with Laura Meckler, the author of Dream Town to unpack the history, successes and personal experiences while trying to live life by the ‘Shaker way.’

Get the book: Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity https://amzn.to/3QUZwvQ

About our guest: Laura Meckler is a national education writer for the Washington Post, where she covers the news, politics and people shaping American schools. She previously reported on the White House, presidential politics, immigration, and health care for the Wall Street Journal, as well as on health and social policy for the Associated Press. Her honors include a Nieman Fellowship and a Livingston Award for National Reporting for her coverage of organ transplantation, and she was part of a team that won the George Polk Award for Justice Reporting for a series on the life of George Floyd. She is the author of DREAM TOWN: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity, about her hometown. She now lives in Washington,D.C., with her husband and two sons.

A party in the cemetery? Shana sits down with T. Sias from Karamu House in Cleveland and talks about how the company has grown, dispels rumors about partying in the cemetery being disrespectful.

Website: https://www.karamuhouse.org/

The race for the next Executive of Cuyahoga County is heating up and quickly becoming the talk of the town.  Shana sits down with candidate Lee Weingart to hear his plans for helping Black business owners, property tax relief for senior citizens, and everything else in his Cuyahoga 2030 plan.  

Learn more about Lee Weingart's campaign at www.weingart2022.com

or follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube

Shana sits down with SeMia Bray and David Wilson from The Black Environmental Leaders Association of Cleveland. They address what Environmental Justice truly means and the impacts of the environment on the lives of everyone.

Learn more or follow the Black Environmental Leaders Association on Facebook, Twitter YouTube and online at www.blackenvironmentalleaders.org

Shana sits down with Gina Tucker and Wesley Wood of The Blaq Print.  The Blaq Print is the raw story of Gina Tucker's life. A story of "criminal influence, where romance meets war," and the journey of healing past pains and grief.

Learn more about the Blaqprint online at theblaqprint.com and @theblaqprint on Instagram and Twitter

Waverly Willis of Urban Kutz barbershop joins Shana to talk all things entrepreneurship. If you are thinking about starting a small biz, you'll want to hear Waverly's message for you