Allison Steinke is a fellow professor at the University of Minnesota. She joins Sheletta in studio to promote her upcoming book, “Brand Thinking: Building Brands You Can Believe In”. Sheletta asks about the inspirations behind Allison’s book and the importance of authenticity in your brand. Allison talks about building the story that is you and the importance of having a purpose/why behind your brand.

In their second segment they talk about the concept of rage baiting and how it was named Oxford’s word of the year. Sheletta also talks about a time she angered Nicki Minaj’s fanbase online.

The full second hour of The Sheletta Show for December 6th, 2025. Guests include Ricky Collins and Shontel Booker.

Shontel Booker joins Sheletta to promote her new book “Sit Ya Ass Down Somewhere: An Intro to Resting for Black Girls”. Shontel and Sheletta discuss the stigma of resting within the Black women community. Shontel talks about sitting in stillness and checking in on yourself and your needs. Sheletta talks about her struggle in finding rest even when she’s intentionally trying to create space and quiet.

Sheletta shares some progress she made in her resting journey. Shontel also details what’s coming up with her yoga practice.

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Ricky Collins was the Executive Producer of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers Gala a couple weeks ago. Sheletta asks about his creative process and how he put the details of such an amazing event together. Ricky talks about how important it is to pay it forward to the next generation and credits those who have elevated him along his journey and led him to be in the position he is now.

In their second segment, Sheletta and Ricky talk about what Ricky’s business could do for Sheletta’s new non-profit organization. Ricky emphasizes documentation of her story and those people being impacted by her work.

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The full first hour of The Sheletta Show for December 6th, 2025. Guests include LaToya White, Lindy Vincent and Brandon Jones.

Brandon Jones, M.A., CPPM, is a mental health and leadership consultant who specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), historical and intergenerational trauma, emotional intelligence, and culturally responsive leadership. He also hosts the “It’s Not Your Fault” podcast.

He joins Sheletta to discuss a story about research study about kids, smart phones and what we can do as caregivers/teachers/mentors to help them create balance in their life alongside technology.

They also discuss the impact of cell phone and screen use when kids are exposed too early.

Lindy Vincent is a close friend of Sheletta and she joins the show to talk about her podcast “Get Lit and Lean with Lindy” and finding your way back to your healthy self before the new year starts.

Lindy gives her 5 things that will help you sail into 2026 and hit the ground running.

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LaToya White joins Sheletta to talk about her free cupcake class she’s offering today for kiddos to work on some confectionary creations and reduce their social anxiety. The event is being thrown by Angel’s Delightful Creations at N Market 4414 N Humboldt Ave today from 1-3pm!

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The full third hour of The Sheletta Show for November 29th, 2025. Guests include Brian S. Mills, Nathan Janicek and Steve Thomson.

Sheletta’s favorite part of the show is when Steve Thomson shows up. They discuss who was in charge of what at their respective family Thanksgivings. Sheletta talks about the special turkey she had this year and Steve shares a story about a Thanksgiving past that was almost derailed in the driveway.