Wise Black Nanas

The Nanas are back after a brief break, back amid their own challenges, Dr Sharla is getting stronger each day, all while the country is greatly polarized in the political arena. The Nanas have a lively discussion about how they will move forward, the hard tough conversations, life and family roles, everyday issues, and most critically their labor of love, Wise Black Nanas.

What’s your purpose? Ever felt that others around you seem to know their calling? Their reason for being here? Perhaps you are not as sure? Well, Wise Black Nanas shed more light on this easy, and yet complex concept. During the conversation Dr. Sharla is especially engaging and frank about the influence of her background. Joanne and Sharla discuss “being” and “doing”...key as it relates to discovering our purpose, our reason for being here. Wise Black Nanas think it’s never too late to discover your purpose. It’s never too late to get started!

Wise Black Nanas welcome Dr. Sharla back from her period of recuperation! With grace and gratitude, Dr. Sharla discusses some of her experiences, what got her through, and what she learned about resilience along the way. Wise Black Nanas talk about key issues, documents, family roles  as only they can. In hindsight, what situations  caused Dr. Sharla to re-look at plans she thought were in place, and sufficient. Were they? Learn, be encouraged, be inspired, just in case you need a resilience check-up.

Joanne explores the concept of gratitude in that Wise Black Nanas style we love - personal, fascinating, moving and inspiring. This is not your standard treatise on the importance of gratitude. Engaging, revealing and powerful, you will reflect not only on what you can be grateful for, but how you can fully embrace the life you are living.

Wise Black Nanas looks closer at the newly proclaimed Federal Holiday Juneteenth. Is this just another day off or what is the real significance of June 19? Enjoy Joanne’s part history lesson and part personal commentary espousing how the Black Community has kept Juneteenth near and dear, current, alive and growing through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter and Me Too. Joanne shares her love of history with you as she talks about how and why Juneteenth is more than a Holiday to so many people, and has so much potential. Go with her from Texas to Central Florida to Oakland to Washington DC, what happened there and what they mean to the narrative. Hear about well known historical figures and learn about a few new ones. Be inspired to make Juneteenth everyday.

Wise Black Nanas pull back the curtain for a look into the lives of two special guests, Millennial best friends Amber and Monique. They have known each other since 4th grade. One married, the other single, different career choices, different demands on time. What sustains them? How do they keep it together, or do they? What keeps them up at night as they juggle family, relationships, careers, social media, children or not, and the demands of today. They talk about health, loss, friendship and support. Can these young women of today have it “all”, or does it just look that way? Their story reinforces the Super-Power of friendship, love, and gratitude.

Wise Black Nanas were thrown a curveball. Just what does that mean, what do you do when something happens that you did not plan for; something completely out of your control. Hear the strategy that Wise Black Nanas embrace as they work through their season of uncertainty. Joanne shares a revealing situation that shows that the Nanas do not always have all the answers or make the right choices. As she looks back at the situation, what did she learn, what was reinforced? Practice key essential steps right along with the Nanas.

The Nanas close out their “Ask the Nanas” series in a lively Part III. Dr. Sharla and Joanne continue their earnest thoughts, pros and cons, as they talk about big life transitions. You might be surprised as they share their insight on life purpose and causes. As usual their responses are as unique as they are, and right from the heart. Feel the “realness” as they respond to this last batch of questions.

The Nanas continue to answer questions received from listeners in this Ask The Nanas Part II. Dr. Sharla and Joanne talk earnestly and at times humorously when answering diverse questions from making and keeping friends to astrology. As usual their responses are as personal as possible, when relating to questions about confidence, authenticity, and failure. When asked about references of influence, they really go deep and offer responses as different as they are. Dr. Sharla shares how she is affected by Podcast topics and personal stories from the past. Get ready for lots of gut laughs, intense sincerity and inspiration.

Ask the Nanas? Wise Black Nanas are changing it up a bit. We mean, a whole episode responding to questions that the Nanas received, unscripted, spontaneous, and raw (if that’s possible). What happens, will they answer from the head or heart? They thought it would be great fun to address questions not seen before, or prepared for. The Nanas go even further into the Nanas’ lived experience on a deeper level. Well, guess what, this is only part one! Topics include the Nana's first ever jobs, career searching and relationships.