ShaniSpeaksNow The Podcast

In this edition of "My (Fill In The Blank Story), I speak to Adriana Skinner. She's a dedicated Mom, Author and Public Health Professional who lost her sweet son Beau after on 2 months. She shares how Lupus affected her pregnancies with all three of her boys and how the loss of her son Beau inspired her to write the children book, "Beyond The Rainbeau," to help other grieving families of infant loss.

While most women know they should get a mammogram by their 40th birthday, majority are never thinking they will hear they have breast cancer during their first ever mammogram appointment. However, that is exactly what happened to now Breast Cancer Survivor, Suhail Pantojas. Listen to our Instagram Live Interview on Breast Cancer Survivor Day (June 4th, 2023) as she shares her dynamic testimony of recovery and journey to being cancer-free.

As I continue this series, My Fill In The Blank Story, I'm excited to introduce you to this month's IG Live Guest, Erica Taylor. She is a Fibroids Fighter, Women's Health Advocate and Filmmaker who created the up and coming documentary, Red Alert- The Fight Against Fibroids. Check out our dynamic conversation as she shares her personal infertility battle and how it inspired her advocacy efforts and film production.

PCOS, which stands for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome, affects so many women. My guest, Ericka Watson struggled to get pregnant with her PCOS diagnoses for several years, but successfully conceived a baby girl. However, as she shares in this interview, she lost her baby Eva at 7 months pregnant. Listen in as she shares her PCOS challenges, pregnancy loss and the light that is currently at the end of the tunnel in her dynamic story.

No matter when you were born, your birth date is bound to fall into a particular generational category: Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millenial, Gen Z. While Millenial's have some amazing traits, one not so great one is being labeled as "self-centered" (and as a Millenial - don't co-sign that one). But it begs the question, is it ever okay to be self-centered? If so, what's the reason? We'll discuss this and more in this podcast episode!

As we close out Women's History Month, I'm excited to bring you the latest IG Live Interview in my NEW Live interview series, "My (Fill In The Blank) Story," where I help amplify the voices of women and their reproductive health stories. In today's episode "My Hysterectomy Story," you'll meet my dear friend Patria Alguila, who shares her real, traumatic & vulnerable experience of having a total hysterectomy at only 35 years old.

Daylight Savings Time... You either love it or not so much, but as of right now, it's a part of society. However, when you did a little deeper, there may be a bigger lesson to learn from this yearly time change in how we need to change our perspectives. Check out this episode and see for yourself!

We've all been there, someone has disrespected us, made us feel less than or even physically hurt us - and the need for revenge seems justifiable. But is it? On this week's episode, we break down a bit of the continued tension between Chris Rock and Will Smith, and discuss whether getting our "lick back" is ever worth it.

It's March 2023 and the start of Women's History Month! It's also an opportune time to discuss some of the taboo topics plaguing women when it comes to their health. In this new series of interviews entitled, "My (Fill In The Blank) Story," I'll amplify the voices of women who may be dealing with issues that plague their reproductive health in a major way. In this first episode, "My Fibroid Story," me and my "sister in real life" Mareeka Stewart, share candidly our struggles with fibroids and her journey to soon becoming a Mommy. This is an episode to not just listen to, but share with those who may need it!

How many times have you heard the phrase, "Check on your strong friends?" It's a phrase heard often, but what does it really mean, and does it add too much pressure? In this episode I discuss the concept of being a strong friend and pay tribute to both Cheslie Kryst and Stephen "Twitch" Boss, two phenomenal people we lost in 2022, who were considered amazingly strong friends; especially to those who knew them and loved them.

Although V-Day 2023 may be a wrap, knowing the types of love you can encounter, is a year 'round thing! This week I explore the 8 types of love and also have a nostalgic moment reminiscing on one of my fav' R&B artist of all time, Mary J Blige.

Today, for Valentine's Day 2023, I'm recapping an episode I previously recorded called "Love So Official" with my good friend and author, Alice Sanders. We discuss the beauty and challenges of relationships, effective communication in relationships, her amazing book for couples "The Love Journal," and play a fun This or That game, that will have you cracking up for sure. Enjoy! Originally Aired on YouTube December 2021.

Do you practice the idea of having one significant word that can be a blueprint for your year? I do and happen to find that it really helps to shape my year ahead, no matter what month of the year I'm in. In this weeks, "Always Keep The Faith Friday's" episode, I share my one word for the year and encourage you to cultivate one of your own!