Dates: Good, Bad, and Ugly

On this episode I have an intimate and enlightening conversation with an amazing woman, Ms. Lakeisha Dixon. Our discussion centers around singleness and the messaging that came from the church that has greatly influence how many single believers navigate life, dating, and marriage. We also discussed the importance of preparation for singles and the great need for mentorship for women and men that desire to be married. Of course we could not not talk about sex, a topic considered taboo in the church but discussed greatly in the world. After listening to this episode we hope you hold on to your desire but relieve yourself of the pressure!

On this episode we discuss dates and dating. If you are a Christian believer you know the Bible does not offer a blue print on how to date, honestly dating is a rather new concept developed in recent and modern times. Nonetheless, whether you are single, engaged, or even married I'm sure you have your tales about your dating experience. Listen to a lighthearted conversation that is definitely filled with laughter and even some woes about dating!

Double Standards have existed since we’ve learned of the fall from grace in the Garden of Eden... some blame Adam and some blame Eve. On this episode my special guest and I discuss preferences, expectations, and standards. Such elements ought to be used to bring men and women together but in recent times it’s the cause of the Great Divide and shall I dare say been weaponized by social medialites for popularity and profit. I hope that this discussion brings forth enlightenment and even spark a conversation with your fiends and even your significant other.

What is a heaux? I'll let you look up the definition. This episode captures a review of Jasmine Sullivan's album entitled "Heaux Tales" that shares the tales of women in various ages and stages of their life as well as in various relationship categories this conversation explores. Recognizing that society has placed many labels on women whether they have been earned or not, this conversation explores labels and our responses to them. Sometimes the shoe fits and sometimes it doesn't!

On this episode, Ms. Shawndrika Cook, a mental health professional and minister joins me in a conversation on waiting. As single women we discuss the the tests and trials of waiting during our season of singleness, while also discussing the significance and importance of the wait. Waiting for something you desire like, a new job, financial breakthrough, or even marriage is not always easy, and feelings of weariness, frustration, and even doubt can and often will show up. As my sister and friend Shawndrika asks in this dialogue, "Why do you want it?". It's important that we have clear understanding of the reason and motives for why we desire a thing which will often help us as we navigate the wait for whatever "it" is!

Episode 1: This is an introduction to not just the podcast but the host and visionary. I’m Shanaè a coach, author, and evangelist but there’s much more to me. This is a little insight into my why behind the microphone. The podcast and the episodes shared are for the listeners to gleam, gain wisdom, and even share laughter from the topics discussed. Much of what is shared are conversation I wish someone had with me about relationships and more, discussions that I’m sure I and others could have benefited from had they been discussed in my earlier years. Stay tuned there’s plenty more to be shared!