Founded in 1915 Karamu House has been a pillar in the African American community both locally and nationally. Shana and Asia sat down with COO of Karamu House to talk about the history, future and impact Karamu has had on the arts community

This episode Asia brings out her fave sista, and best friend Miss Cocoa Camille. They discuss everything we did for our Hot Girl Summer, getting to the bag, women taking over the rap game and being un-problematic hotties.

Poetry has always been a language of love, expression and relief. It causes the wells to spring forth from our hearts. Today the Smith’s are drawing us to a deeper depth of what that looks, sounds and feels like. 

Follow the Smith's at @smith_loveties on Instagram or check out their website. 

Follow our host Asia at @asian_chow on Instagram

Kind of a cross-over, kind of a take over? Meet and welcome Asia our newest member to the Black Girl family

What started as 2 co-workers who enjoy wine, became one of Cleveland's newest businesses.  April and Channez tell us all about their company the  Dancing Birds Wine Tours.  1 bus, 3 Wineries, 5 hours, snacks, raffle prizes and lots of laughs.  Find out where they'll be next in this episode.

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Check out the Dancing Birds Wine Tours at https://www.dancingbirdswinetours.com/, on Instagram and Facebook @dancingbirdsw

Calling all Girl Bosses! We're talking about business hacks for women of color to...."spring" them forward to the head of the class.  Shana is joined by Gloria Ware and Anne Richie in a continued conversation from our Reading and Riesling book club.  The topic? Unlocking the keys to success in Nathalie Molina Niño's book Leap Frog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs. 

This episode is sponsored by Be Ready CLE: Empowering entrepreneurs with resources, services and support visit them at www.BeReadyCLE.com

Connect with Anne Ritchie on LinkedIn or follow Gloria Ware on Instagram and Twitter @florishnflower. Follow the author Nathalie Molina Niño on Twitter @NathalieMolina  and follow @blackgirlincle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or check us out online at www.BlackGirlinCLE.com

Looking to re-energize her life Shana signed up for business coaching from a guy on Instagram.  After being transformed and getting insight on what's been holding her back she was able to focus and overcome her obstacles.  In this episode Shana talks with her Breakthrough Coach Nando Rodriguez about relationships, career and life situations that can be changed from the investment of working with a coach.

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This week Shana sits down with Tiffany and LaShawn from Pretty Ash a local women's only cigar group. They talk about cigar culture, meeting men, and choosing the cigar lounge over the bar.  Each of “the ladies” tell you about their first cigar experience, picks for a 1st cigar and how to stop your hair from smelling like smoke.  Lots of laughs and tips on this one. 

CW: May contain conversation not suitable for young ears

This episode is sponsored by Haute Spot Destinations

In this episode Shana takes to Luka Black, local artist and drag queen.  Luka tells Shana about the creation and transition to becoming  Kimmy Kartaja.  Luka also talks about supporting local artist, the discrimination experienced by women,  Blacks or any minority, and gays and how it feels to carry the weight of the discrimination of all 3.   

A conversation in finding yourself, living your best life and self expressing

…"For the culture”

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From wanting "a hot fudge sundae that wasn't disappointing, " to vending at one of our pop-up shops and now being in local stores, and on television with her products.  Shana sits down with Kelli Arndt the CEO of OH Fuudge.