The Swirl World

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The Swirl World Podcast Is Now On Spotify!

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We couldn’t be prouder.

Our 3-year podcast anniversary is coming up in June 2018. In addition to sharing our list of “12 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To,” Adrienne and I have reached some podcast milestones:

The podcast has experienced literal thousands of downloads (well over 135,000 of them on one platform alone!).

And at last count, our show is now heard in 182 countries.

This is what we did when we saw our new channel on Spotify:

Y’all!

The Swirl World Podcast is now on Spotify!

Woot!

We would be so honored if you followed us on this new platform. To access the show’s channel, click here.

Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and support.

The podcast would not be successful without you!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and on iHeart Radio!

 

Want To Know The Benefits Of Dating Me?

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The benefits of dating me:

You will be dating me. I could go on, but I think I’ve made my point.

Meet LaTresa!

A Marine Corps Veteran, LaTresa says, “I love guns, sports, camping, working out, and family time.”

She embodies the stand out characteristics of Black women: strong, powerful and sexy.

LaTresa, thank you for your service!

To connect with LaTresa, click here.

 

The Swirl World Team is committed to Black women. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts. We intend to do everything we can to see Black women live their best life!

 

Copyright ©2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, LLC, Photo courtesy of LaTresa Kelley. Used with permission.

Do You Know The Magic That Occurs?

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Magic.

We all love it, right?

But do you know when the magic really occurs?

“Watch carefully the magic that occurs when you give a person just enough comfort to be themselves.”

Atticus

Be yourself. And don’t stop there. Allow other people the same privilege!

 

The Swirl World Team is committed to Black women. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts. We intend to do everything we can to see Black women live their best life!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’re interested in being a featured single, click here to learn more.

Want to share your interracial love story? Send an email to inspirationdaily@theswirlworld.com.

 

Copyright ©2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, LLC, Photo property of The Swirl World™.

Unscripted: Women Doing the MOST

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In this podcast episode, Adrienne, Rachel and I engage in a candid, unscripted conversation about women who do the most.

(An “unscripted” conversation is one with no holds barred. We just tell it like it ti-IS!)

The Urban Dictionary describes “doing the most” as:

“When a person is doing too much or when a person is doing more than what the situation calls for or beyond the call of duty.”

In other words, women who are on #TeamTooMuch.

We cover 4 important factors a woman Dating With Purpose should avoid at all costs.

Please don’t be one of those women who are doing the most.

Please.

 

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

Give the episode a listen, and let us know what you think!

 

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

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

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Ah, true love.

For some, finding it may seem elusive.

If that’s your story, don’t despair.

You can stack the deck in your favor!

 

Where Will You End Up?

Right where you need to be!

The Swirl World Team is committed to Black women. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts. We intend to do everything we can to see Black women live their best life!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are ok – just make sure to send them full size.

Copyright ©2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, LLC. Photos property of The Swirl World™, LLC.

Attraction To Black Women: Fetish or Preference?

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“Oh, it’s just a fetish.”

“He doesn’t really like her for her; he just wants to fulfill a fantasy.”

A White Man’s Attraction to Black Women: Fetish or Preference?

SIGH.

Let a non-Black man express his attraction to or, God forbid, preference for Black women. Someway, somehow this nasty little word pops up:

Fetish.

I’ve heard the word fetish so many times in connection with Back women,  I wish I’d been given $5 every times my eyes or ears were assaulted by the term.

If a non-Black man is attracted to or prefers Black women, why does the word “fetish” always pop up?

Reading is Fundamental

In other words, know what in the world you’re talking about before you use certain words. Doing so usually involves knowing what words mean.

That means taking the time to look words up so you can know the true definition of the word.

Fetish – or Wrong Motives?

Can a non-Black man have the wrong motives for wanting to become involved with a Black woman? Can he possibly have a desire to fulfill some “I wanna sleep with a Black woman fantasy?”

Of course he can!

But what he has isn’t a fetish – what he has are wrong motives. And guess what? Wrong motives are something any man can have.

He can also be racist. That’s why it’s important to learn how to vet, and vet properly.

To hear more about how to vet a racist, click here. To learn more about vetting, click here.

In this podcast episode, I define the meaning of the word fetish. I also debunk some of the misconceptions and myths.

Give it a listen, and let me know what you think!

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

 

Can We Talk? Amber Wright Discusses Her New Book!

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In her new book, Amber Wright, our favorite Conversation Coach asks the question, “Can We Talk?” 10 Life Lessons On Finding Your Voice & Finding Yourself.”

In this podcast, Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats with Conversation Coach Amber Wright about her new book, Can We Talk.

Want to date, but find being an introvert gets in your way when you want to talk and chat someone up?

Amber provides great conversation and communication tips for introverts.

She also delivers insight into the concept and importance of finding your voice.

Amber’s book resonates with women in all stages of life.

Read Can We Talk? – and expect to find yourself and find your voice.

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

The launch party and book signing for Can We Talk? is this Saturday, July 8, at 3pm in the University-Student Union at Cal State Los Angeles.

In a candid conversation with author and Transformational Brand Strategist, Julian B. Kiganda of julianbkiganda.com and BoldandFearless.me, Amber will be sharing all about how the book came to be, additional insights on the lessons shared, and much more!

Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase on-site. Come ready for a good time!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

Vetting A Racist – Can You Handle It?

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Rachel Robinson encountered a variety of men during Seasons 1-3 of 50 Days of Dating.

Unfortunately, she encountered a closet racist.

Watch this brief snippet from Season 1 – Episode 36, as Rachel describes the encounter:

Later, Adrienne London Leach examined what happened. In this podcast episode she shares some important vetting tips, particularly if you find yourself dealing with a racist.

Vetting A Racist – Can You Handle It?

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

 

Celebrating Loving Day 2017 with Williesha Morris!

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Countdown to the 50th Anniversary of Loving v Virginia!

Our friend Williesha Morris is no stranger to Loving Day. Held each year on June 12, the observance commemorates the landmark Supreme Court decision in Loving v the State of Virginia.

In this iconic case, Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter Loving won the right to remain married. Their love and commitment to one another helped pave the way for IR couples across the United States.

Celebrate with Williesha and Jason

For the past four years, interracially married couple Williesha and Jason have hosted a Loving Day celebration in Birmingham, AL.

Alabama was the last state to remove the IR marriage ban from their law books. Lawmakers didn’t remove it until the year 2000!

Happily for us, 2017 marks the 50th year celebration of the successful outcome of the Loving case.

In today’s podcast episode, Williesha provides details about her now-5th year sponsoring a Birmingham Loving Day celebration.

You don’t want to miss this – Williesha’s celebration features a Skype Q & A with a special celebrity guest!

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

Enjoy!

 

To learn more about Williesha and the Loving Day celebrations she sponsors in Birmingham, click here.

Follow Williesha on Twitter @WillieshaMorris.

Hang out with her on Facebook, and network with her on LinkedIn.

To learn more about the Loving Day organization and search for celebrations around the world, click here.

 

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo of Williesha & Jason Morris Copyright © Jessica Messer Photography. Used with permission of Williesha Morris.

So, Are You A Desperado for Love?

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Desperado is defined in the Oxford online dictionary as a desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal.

Discussing the origin of the word, we learn “Both desperate and desperado originally denoted a person in despair or in a desperate situation, hence someone made reckless by despair.”

We normally associate this word with someone who is a criminal, but think about it:

A desperado is “someone made reckless by despair.”

A Desperado For Love?

So, do you know someone who is a desperado for love? Is that person you?

In this podcast, podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD discusses ways being a desperado can sabotage your dating and relationship life.

Give it a listen, and let Michelle know what you think. Email her at aswirlgirl@theswirlworld.com.

If you cannot see the podcast players, click here or here.

A desperado is “someone made reckless by despair.” Stay cool, calm and collected - don't be a desperado for love!
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Want to be a guest on The Swirl World 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 iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!