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I’m Putting All The Ratchet Video Junkies on Blast!

October 30, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Because, well, it's Halloween. And ratchet videos suck. IJS

Because, well, it’s Halloween. And ratchet videos suck. IJS

Are you guilty of watching and sharing ratchet videos on social media??

Do you have TMZ bookmarked in all your web browsers?

Seriously, what’s that about?

If you do it, you should be able to explain it.

Yeah, I’m venting. And ranting.

Got an answer for me?

My name is Michelle Matthews Calloway, and I thoroughly approve this podcast.

You can also listen to the Podcast on Sound Cloud.

Did you know The Swirl World has a Facebook page devoted exclusively to Military Swirl Couples? Click here to view photos of active duty and retired military couples from around the world, and read their stories.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio! 

Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. 

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Filed Under: Michelle's Musings, Podcast, Series, Uncategorized Tagged With: Black women, interracial, interracial dating, interracial marriage, junk videos, Michelle's Musings, ratchet videos, swirl, swirling, TMZ, White men

We Got Married The Same Weekend We Met!

October 23, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 4 Comments

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Do you love yourself, and are you comfortable in your own skin?

When it comes to relationships, do you know yourself well enough to know who you are and what you want in life?

Have you set boundaries and established your deal breakers and the terms you consider non-negotiable?

If this describes you, listen up.

If this doesn’t describe you, listen up anyway, because you’re going to hear some things that will help you in your quest to become the best you that you can be.

You know what happens when you meet someone who potentially seems like a great candidate for a life partner?

You vet, vet, and then vet some more.

And then, you make an educated decision – and you ACT.

That’s what Tia and Josh Delano did.

They met on Facebook, and –

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DISCLAIMER:

Tia Delano shares the interesting story of how she and her husband Josh met (on Facebook) and married (the same weekend they met). This is what can happen when (1) You know yourself, (2) You know what you want/don’t want, and (3) You vet. Very. Well!

To listen to the episode on Sound Cloud, click here.

 

Tia, Josh and their bundle of Joy (pun intended!)

Tia, Josh and their bundle of Joy (pun intended!)

Did you know The Swirl World has a Facebook page devoted exclusively to Military Swirl Couples? Click here to view photos of active duty and retired military couples from around the world, and read their stories.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. Photos used with permission.

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Filed Under: BW/WM, Podcast, Uncategorized Tagged With: Black women, Facebook, interracial dating, interracial marriage, swirl, swirling, vet, vetting, White men

When A White Man Thinks He’s Golden

October 20, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

All White men are GOLDEN!

Um . . . NOT!

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Here’s one way you can recognize when a White man thinks he’s golden – and make sure you don’t fall for the okey-doke.

Yours Truly, ever on the lookout to preserve and protect the interests of Black women, decided to share some of my observations on a specific red flag Black women should pay attention to when dating or seeking to build a relationship with a White man.

I think I’m going to call it “The Golden Syndrome.”

Give it a listen, and feel free to leave a message in the comments to let me know what you think.

Have you met a White man who was stricken with “The Golden Syndrome?” Tell me all about it!

You can listen to the episode on Sound Cloud by clicking here.

Did you know The Swirl World has a Facebook page devoted exclusively to Military Swirl Couples? Click here to view photos of active duty and retired military couples from around the world, and read their stories.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio! 

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Close Your Eyes – And Open Your Heart!

October 13, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach recently enjoyed a wonderful conversation with author, singer and Swirler April Poindexter French.

Come on, people – is April GORGEOUS, or what???

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April possesses a bewitching sultry glow. She’s got it going on – just ask Bryan, her husband of 22 years.

April and Bryan

April and Bryan are the proud parents of three handsome sons.

April Hubby Bryan and sons

April discusses how she almost missed out on the man of her dreams.

She shares practical advice for Black women on the finer points of interracial dating and marriage.

One of her many pearls of wisdom?

“Close your eyes – and open your heart.”

Looking at this photo of her beautiful family makes me shudder to think what may have happened if she hadn’t followed her own advice!

April French Family Collage

Thank heavens she did.

Listen closely to what April had to say.

You can listen to the episode on Sound Cloud by clicking here.

 

April’s stage name is Deja Blue. Check out her Facebook fan page by clicking here.

April has a Facebook page named Pretty. Period. The page celebrates the beauty of Black women. View absolutely stunning photos of Black women and girls from around the globe by clicking here.

April also has a Facebook author page for her children’s book, Brown Girls Are Pretty Too. To “Like” the page, click here. To purchase the book, click on the book icon or click here.

Take one look at April, and you know she’s a Domestic Diva. To learn more about her Domestic Divas Facebook page, click here.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com. Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. You can also listen to the show on Sound Cloud and Stitcher! 

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Filed Under: Books We Love, BW/WM, OPEL, Podcast, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adrienne London Leach, April Poindexter French, author, Black women, Brown Girls Are Pretty Too, Deja Blue, podcast, Pretty Period, singer, swirler, swirling, White men

“My Parents Tried To Diss The Woman I Love!”

October 3, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

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I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Karla and her husband Don, an interracially married military couple (Go Navy!).

Karla and Don at Karla’s promotion to Lieutenant Commander at Naval Space Command in Dahlgren, VA.

Karla and Don at Karla’s promotion to Lieutenant Commander at Naval Space Command in Dahlgren, VA.

They met and married while both were active duty Navy officers.

 Karla and Don in their Dinner Dress Whites at a Dining Out in Hawaii hosted by Don’s squadron.

Karla and Don in their Dinner Dress Whites at a Dining Out in Hawaii hosted by Don’s squadron.

Karla is my friend on Facebook (and one of the few people I call “My sister from another Mother”).

She is well-known on interracial blogs, and always adds value and depth to any conversation.

Karla and Don are vibrant, active people who love life and love each other tremendously.

With 20+ years of marriage under their belt, they had so many pearls of sheer wisdom to share with our readers and listeners.

The conversation with them was chock full of golden nuggets, so we broke it into four parts (available on iTunes, Sound Cloud and Stitcher) :

Podcast Episode 032 – Life, Love and Marriage – In the Navy!

Podcast Episode 033 – How To Manage a Long Distance Marriage

Podcast Episode 034 – The 3 Key Ingredients Necessary for Attracting a Quality Mate

And last but certainly not least, Podcast Episode 035 – My Parents Tried To Diss The Woman I Love!

To every Black woman who has been told that a non-Black man won’t stand up for her, LISTEN UP:

That is a LIE.

Don’t believe it.

Don’t fall for the okey-doke.

Men who will stand up for you, defend you – and choose YOU over family and friends DO exist, and Don is living proof of that fact.

Listen as he shares his parents’ reaction to the news he and Karla were getting married.

Better yet, listen to his reaction.

You can listen to “My Parents Tried To Diss The Woman I Love!” on Sound Cloud.

It should go without saying that Karla and Don will definitely be back on the show.

Until then, listen and learn. Woot!

Karla and Don1Karla and Don were featured on the blog earlier this year. To read that post, click here.

Did you know The Swirl World has a Facebook page devoted exclusively to Military Swirl Couples? Click here to view photos of active duty and retired military couples from around the world, and read their stories.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio! 

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