When Magic Happens episodes:

• January 05, 2024New Year, New Energy, Still Bold

  New year, who this? 2023? We’ve never heard of her. We’re making room for

  all that 2024 will bring, and that means new adventures, new discoveries, new

  hobbies, new peace, love, and positivity. Turn to your neighbor and tell them, “the

  dreamers are back, new boldness is on the way!” Get ready, WMH family, because we’re

  only going up from here!

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• December 29, 2023Our Favorite Things of 2023

  When the dog barks, when the bee stings, when we’re feeling bad, we simply

  remember our favorite things of 2023! 2023 has been full of ups and downs, and we’re

  here to talk about the good, the bad, and the many cute moments of our year. We’re

  wrapping this year strong, y’all!

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• December 22, 2023Throw It Back! Where the Nerds At?

  We're ending the year with one of our favorite episodes from the show!

  Calling all nerds to the front of the line! We're talking about nerd and geek

  culture in this week's episode. Taylor, Cheryle and Jennifer share their nerdy

  hobbies and interests, and we discuss why some alternative hobbies challenge

  traditional notions of Blackness. Then, we are joined by author and entrepreneur

  Jacque Aye, who is unapologetically black, nerdy and neurodivergent.

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• December 15, 2023I See You, Sis

  A head nod, a pat on the back, an encouraging smile–these are some of the

  many ways we can communicate the phrase “I see you.” What does it mean to be seen or

  to see someone for who they are? It can make a world of a difference, and this week,

  Cheryle, Jennifer, and Taylor recount moments that made them feel seen in this world

  and the joy of truly seeing others as they are.

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• December 08, 2023A When Magic Happens Holiday

  It’s the holiday season, and we are in high spirits and hoping to pour some

  too! It’s a season to get cozy with loved ones, to share in merriment, reflect, and

  spread good energy. What makes your holiday season special? Is it the music, the

  food, the gifts, the people? It’s a When Magic Happens holiday, so let’s pop some

  champagne, bump some Nat King Cole, and queue up some holiday fun, WMH-style.

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• December 01, 2023Oh, To Be a Kid Again

  Remember mud pies and catching fireflies? Coming home before the lights

  came on? Remember a time before bills? Oh, to be a kid again. This week, Cheryle,

  Jennifer and Taylor look back at their childhoods, bringing all the nostalgic feels,

  the memories, and the lessons that we can apply to our adult selves.

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• November 24, 2023What Are We Binge-watching?

  From vintage sitcom marathons to guilty pleasure trash TV, we’re spilling

  everything we’ve been watching. Plus, we are joined by guest host, journalist and

  host of WBEZ’s Reset Sasha-Ann Simons, and she’s got the breakdown of

  #bachelornation!

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• November 17, 2023A When Magic Happens Thanksgiving

  With Thanksgiving around the corner, we need to know what’s on the table

  and what’s on your plate. Is it low or high vibrational? This week, we’re talking

  about our Thanksgiving traditions, the people we love, and the food that makes the

  holiday chef’s kiss. Plus we’ve got some hilarious food debate that’ll have you

  wondering which way the collard crinkles.

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• November 10, 2023Dating Interracially

  It’s no secret that we at When Magic Happens love love. This week, we talk

  about engaging in interracial relationships as Black women, our experiences dating

  within and outside our communities, new dating frameworks, and why love will always

  be love.

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• November 03, 2023Let’s Talk About Sex

  Let’s talk about sex. Remember those cringey sex education courses we had

  back in the day? The banana and the condom? Well, this isn’t that type of

  conversation. Welcome to When Magic Happens sex education, and we’re keeping

  everything raw and honest. We’re talking sex, pleasure, and intimacy with a WMH fave

  guest, gynecologist, and author of This is How You Vagina, Dr. Nicole. E. Williams.

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