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VOTE. Because Voting is One of Your Superpowers!

October 8, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Needless to say, quite a bit has been happening lately on the political scene here in the United … [Read More...]

Choose Love Over Fear. Always!

August 17, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

  Whoever You Choose, Just Choose Wisely Say it with us: "I always choose love over … [Read More...]

A True Renaissance Woman – Tobi-Velicia Johnson

May 26, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Contrary to popular belief, Black women are NOT a monolith. We pursue interests as diverse as our … [Read More...]

Live Your Life By Design – Not By Default!

March 31, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Say what? Is life something you can design? According to our podcast guest, "life is something … [Read More...]

This Gorgeous Featured Single is from Houston, Texas!

February 9, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Our very popular Featured Single spotlight is revving up, and who better to get the party started … [Read More...]

A Word for the Year? The Swirl Analyst Shares Hers

January 18, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

What's the word? Tell me . . . have you heard? ~Gil Scott-Heron & Brian … [Read More...]

Happy New Year and Thank You from The Swirl World!

January 1, 2018 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

To say the least, Adrienne and I have had an interesting year here in The Swirl World. But more … [Read More...]

The Swirl World Podcast Is Now On Spotify!

December 10, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

We couldn't be prouder. Our 3-year podcast anniversary is coming up in June 2018. In addition to … [Read More...]

Want To Know The Benefits Of Dating Me?

November 13, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

  The benefits of dating me: You will be dating me. I could go on, but I think I’ve made my … [Read More...]

Do You Know The Magic That Occurs?

October 15, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Magic. We all love it, right? But do you know when the magic really occurs? “Watch carefully … [Read More...]

Unscripted: Women Doing the MOST

August 30, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

In this podcast episode, Adrienne, Rachel and I engage in a candid, unscripted conversation about … [Read More...]

When It Comes To Love, Where Will You End Up?

August 2, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Ah, true love. For some, finding it may seem elusive. If that's your story, don't … [Read More...]

Attraction To Black Women: Fetish or Preference?

July 8, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 5 Comments

"Oh, it's just a fetish." "He doesn't really like her for her; he just wants to fulfill a … [Read More...]

Can We Talk? Amber Wright Discusses Her New Book!

July 2, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In her new book, Amber Wright, our favorite Conversation Coach asks the question, “Can We Talk?” 10 … [Read More...]

Vetting A Racist – Can You Handle It?

June 20, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 3 Comments

Rachel Robinson encountered a variety of men during Seasons 1-3 of 50 Days of … [Read More...]

Celebrating Loving Day 2017 with Williesha Morris!

June 1, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Countdown to the 50th Anniversary of Loving v Virginia! Our friend Williesha Morris is no … [Read More...]

So, Are You A Desperado for Love?

May 22, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Desperado is defined in the Oxford online dictionary as a desperate or reckless person, especially a … [Read More...]

Want Good Credit? This Credit Guru Tells You How!

May 9, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Credit. Unfortunately for many, credit is an incredible source of stress and worry. Why? Because … [Read More...]

Meet Stacy-Ann Gooden, the Weather Anchor Mama!

April 25, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Born in Jamaica but raised in the US, Stacy-Ann and her Irish/German husband enjoy life, laughter … [Read More...]

Marine Corps Veteran – Our Single of the Week!

April 15, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We haven't had a Single of the Week in quite a while. We've been busy with dating tips, Facebook … [Read More...]

Are You Suffering from “Compassion Syndrome?”

March 23, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Have you been around on Facebook or the inter-webs for the past couple of weeks? If so, then … [Read More...]

Here’s To Equality, Respectability and Romance

February 21, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Equality, respectability and romance. What Black woman doesn’t want that? Interracially married … [Read More...]

I Love Me Some Me! So, How Do You Like Me Now?

January 15, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

You know what happens when you like who you are and you’re comfortable in your own … [Read More...]

It’s 2017! Happy New Year To You!

January 1, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

It's 2017! Happy New Year! Stay tuned - we have lots of great posts, podcasts and services in … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 12 | Get To Work!

December 24, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Whew! We’ve reached the end of our 12 Days series and we hope you’ve enjoyed these flashes of … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 11 | It Takes Action

December 22, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Loving and being loved is a basic human need and desire. Unfortunately, doing what Adrienne … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 10 | Nothing Will Work

December 21, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Wait, what? What do you mean, “Nothing will work?” That’s right – nothing will work. We’ll … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 9 | The Greater Danger

December 20, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We’ve been talking about goal setting quite a bit over the past few days. So how and where does … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 8 | Setting Goals

December 19, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Reaching goals is a process. We must prepare for working hard, holding fast to our determination … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 7 | Stop Wishing. Do This Instead.

December 18, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

How many times today – this week – this month – this year have you said or thought the words, “I … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 6 | The Truth Is Like The Sun

December 17, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

“The truth is like the sun.” Interesting . . . . but what does that mean? Adrienne explains … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 5 | Wear Your Scars

December 16, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

We often shy away from scars. We usually don’t want them show. Adrienne has a different … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 4 | What Would You Do?

December 15, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Ah, those “What would you do?” questions are usually typical, aren’t they? Well, today’s question … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 3 | What You Want

December 14, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

What do you want? Whatever your response to that question, there’s something you need to know about … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 2 | Time To Make A 180?

December 13, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

  Sometimes you must do a 360. Other times, a 180 will do. Either way, we must … [Read More...]

Inspiration Day 1| This Above All

December 12, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Let’s start this series on the right foundation, shall we?   Get social with … [Read More...]

‘Tis The Season For Something Special!

December 11, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Y’all know we love you, right? Adrienne, Rachel and I love the members of The Swirl World. … [Read More...]

Interview with Loving Movie Co-Star Will Dalton!

December 11, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We can’t get enough of Mildred and Richard Loving. We’ve written about them before. This year, we … [Read More...]

His White Ex-Girlfriend Called Me A Gorilla!

November 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We receive lots of emails and messages on Facebook. Some of them are real doozies. This email was … [Read More...]

Tech Talk with Entrepreneur Chrissy Jackson Marquardt

November 27, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Here in The Swirl World, we’re busy setting blog and podcast goals for 2017. One of the goals … [Read More...]

An Eclectic Swirling Single Of The Week!

November 20, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Alicia Fleming is this week's Swirler of the Week, and one word comes to mind to describe her: … [Read More...]

Use Your Imagination – Happy Halloween!

October 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Whether you celebrate or not, you can do this: Happy Halloween! We’d love to feature YOU … [Read More...]

Saluting The Longevity of BW-WM Interracial Marriages!

October 18, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

All hail the longevity of interracial relationships between Black Women and White Men! A Sweet Spot … [Read More...]

Our Fancy Swirling Single of the Week!

September 26, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Let’s face it: Black women are fabulous. And fancy! We’re fabulous, we’re fancy, we’re all … [Read More...]

Chicago Native and Swirling Single of the Week!

August 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Our Swirling Single of the Week hails from the Windy City. Meet Chicago Native Kim Taylor! I am a … [Read More...]

Don’t Mess With Texas – Unless You’re Swirling!

August 14, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Michelle Culp, our Swirling Single of the Week hails from the great state of Texas. She’s new to … [Read More...]

Travel Adventures In Alaska, Anyone?

August 11, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

It’s Travel Thursday! We have places to go and people to see. Let's have a travel adventure … [Read More...]

Zambian Beauty: Our Swirling Single Of The Week!

August 1, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

If we don't do anything else in The Swirl World, we celebrate Black women and we love … [Read More...]

Love Connection, French & Jamaican – On Facebook!

July 29, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Two people made a love connection - on Facebook? Facebook? It can be a wonderful place – and it can … [Read More...]

Fireman & Family Man – Our Swirling Single of the Week!

July 25, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Last week we announced we were bringing back our Swirling Single of Week. We’re proud of the fact … [Read More...]

I Took A Sexy Hip Hop Class!

July 20, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Hip hop class, and a sexy one at that??!! Um, not me – Tobi-Velicia Johnson! We often say … [Read More...]

Single of the Week Is Back!

July 18, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Single and Swirling? You're in the right place! You asked for it, so we’re bringing this … [Read More...]

He Says, She Says: Attraction

July 15, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Attraction. Either you feel it for someone, or you don't. Known as “The Southern Swirlers,” … [Read More...]

Love & Swirling, Long Distance Style

July 13, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Long distance relationships. Many of us groan at the thought of dating someone who lives in … [Read More...]

Just Like Fingerprints

July 5, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Marriages are like fingerprints; each one is different and each one is … [Read More...]

Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

  Copyright ©2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, The Swirl World™ LLC, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl … [Read More...]

How I Became A Jet Beauty Of The Week

July 2, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

You ever look in Jet magazine at the gorgeous women named the "Beauty of the Week?" Women who … [Read More...]

Your Relationship Will Last If You Do This

June 30, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Want a relationship that will last? Do this! We love to feature couples in our … [Read More...]

He Says, She Says: Boundaries

June 24, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Millennials Angelique Evette Long and Jonathan Gamel are back with another installment of and our … [Read More...]

We’ve Got The Red Hot Love!

June 23, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Red Hot Love – we’ve got it! Ginger love, that is. (You know, red heads.) If you’re a fan … [Read More...]

It’s Time For Black Women To Think Differently!

June 18, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Let’s face it: in respect to some specific aspects of life, we can each stand to think … [Read More...]

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Podcast Episode 021: “I Am Mixed Book Series” – Garcelle Beauvais & Sebastian Jones

August 12, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

We Scored Our First Celebrity Interview! Just this week Adrienne and I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing actress and producer Garcelle Beauvais – yes, the Garcelle Beauvais: [Photo Source] and actor/producer/publisher Sebastian Jones, who is as brilliant as he is easy on the eyes. [Photo Source] And just in case you’re wondering, “Where have […]

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