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#349| Are You Ready To Get Started?

December 17, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

The New Year is fast approaching and many of you have decided you want to get started on a new venture.

Well, if you’re really ready to get started on that book or blog, amp up your social media presence, and just GET GOING, here’s some good news:

I’m going to be conducting a FREE WEBINAR to help you get on track.

Head on over to Successful Social Strategies and sign up to receive a notice concerning the date and time of the webinar.

You don’t want to miss it!

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo property of The Swirl World™.

Get Your Swirl On During The Holidays With These 3 Tips!

December 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

All right, Ladies and Gentlemen, the holidays are in full swing!

So, you wanna get your Swirl on during the holidays?

Then check out the 3 easy tips I recently shared for those who want to get their swirl on during the holidays – and beyond.

The audio from this podcast was taken from a Periscope I did a couple of days before Thanksgiving.

(So, are you following me on Periscope yet? If not, what are you waiting for?)

I refer to Thanksgiving in the audio, but these tips are good for Christmas, the upcoming presidential election season – basically, all year round.

I encourage you to implement 1, 2 or 3 of the tips. You’ll be getting your Swirl on in no time!

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here or here.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Spreaker or PlayerFM.

Shout Out!

The Shout Out! for Podcast Episode 94 goes to the dynamic, ubiquitous powerhouse Michelle Y. Talbert of the Her Power Hustle website and podcast. Michelle also recently launched a new start-up: Her Power List!

According to the HPL website, “Her Power List is the ONLY women-led business directory that enables you to locate the goods and services that you seek.

With a simple click of your mouse, you can connect with the owner on your favorite social media platforms–from LinkedIn to Periscope, watch her share helpful information with you in a video, peruse a gallery of pictures, download resources (like a free chapter of her most recent book) and shoot her an email to ask a question.

For those HPL Listers who provide in-person service, you can map their location with our Google map function – straight from the HPL Listing!”

Michelle made The Swirl World a featured business during the first week of her launch, and we couldn’t be more honored.

We wish Michelle all the best in this new business venture – and we’re proud to call her friend.

Join in the Fray: Are you going to get your Swirl on during the holidays? If you use any of the tips, send me an email at aswirlgirl@theswirlworld.com. I’d love to feature you on the blog!

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

#331| The Real Black Friday

November 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Are you one of the millions of shoppers who love to take advantage of Black Friday deals, yet hate fighting crowds?

What if I told you of an option enabling you to shop and find the best deals – without having to step foot in a mall, shopping center or big box store?

What if I told you of an option enabling you to shop from your phone?

Well, here it is! I heartily encourage you to participate in The Real Black Friday, sponsored by Black Biz Scope on Periscope!

What’s Periscope?

What’s Periscope, you ask? Read all about it in this article by Alaia Williams of AlaiaWilliams.com and in this article on the Black Enterprise website written by Michelle Talbert of HerPowerHustle.com.

After you’ve read up, download the app on your iPhone or Android phone, and follow me, yo!

You can also watch via the web on Periscope.tv.

Black Biz Scope

Black Biz Scope is a community based initiative started by Pamela J. Booker of Koils by Nature, Adeea Rogers of The Trendy Socialite and Christine St. Vil of Moms N Charge.

Every Friday from 10-11 am EST and from 6-8 pm EST Black Biz Scope gives Black owned businesses, service providers and content creators an opportunity to scope for 15 minutes about their business.

During that time, EVERYONE in the BBS community comes together in THAT ONE scope–promoting, showing love and sharing.

The goal is to intentionally and strategically support Black owned businesses with our presence–actual and financial!

Since its inception on July 10, 2015, Black Biz Scope has been featured on the Huffington Post, Madame Noire and Atlanta Black Star.

#TheRealBlackFriday

The kickoff began this morning from 12-2 AM EST, but it’s far from over. From 10 AM – 10 PM EST on Periscope, the Black Biz Scope founders tell us “DOZENS of Black Owned Businesses will share their products, services, content programs, sales and offers to thousands of LIVE viewers on Periscope.”

Join Black Biz Scope on Periscope today, and shop for “everything from laundry detergent to clothing to hair care products.”

Search the hashtags #BlackBizScope and #RealBlackFriday to stay in the know!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#324| Beautiful. Powerful. EVERYTHING!

November 20, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

You are Beautiful. Powerful. EVERYTHING!

And you know what?

A new initiative is coming to The Swirl World.

Stay tuned for details!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

It’s Time For Some Sexy Holiday Delights!

November 3, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Are you ready for some Sexy Holiday Delights?

In this fun-filled episode, I interview interracial erotic romance authors Tiffany Monique and Gynger Fyer, The Romance Arsonist.

Tiffany and Gynger share some very exciting news – they are participating authors in an anthology of erotic interracial romance stories – set for release on November 3^rd!

Join The Facebook Launch Party

The Sexy Holiday Delights box set will be released on Tuesday, November 3rd! Log on to the Facebook kick-off party starting 4:30 pm EST to 10:30 pm and meet the authors. You’ll be treated to fun, games, prizes, and lots of laughs and great conversations with 11 of your favorite IR authors!

There will be prize give-a-ways from each author so don’t miss out on the fun. And since we’re celebrating, two lucky winners will win a “Scandal” wine glass with proof of purchase of the e-book boxed set! That’s right; get your sip on while enjoying sexy holiday stories by some of the best writers in interracial romance fiction today. See you there!!

To join the Facebook Release Party, click here for the invite link.

Facebook Party Author Schedule

4:30-5:00 pm Chaeya Robles
5:00-5:30 pm Jeanie Johnson and Jayha Leigh
5:30-6:00 pm Serenity King
6:00-6:30 pm Gynger Fyer
6:30-7:00 pm RaeLynn Blue
7:00-7:30 pm Reana Malori
7:30-8:00 pm Tiffany Monique
8:00-8:30 pm
8:30-9:00 pm Marteeka Karland
9:00-9:30 pm Shara Azod & Kassanna

Listen To The Podcast

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here or here.

You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

Connect With Tiffany And Gynger

Tiffany Monique has an individual release that is also on sale. To purchase, click here. To visit Tiffany’s blog, click here. Find Tiffany on Facebook by clicking here.

Visit Gynger’s website at GyngerFyer.com. To read her blog, click here. Follow Gynger on Twitter @GyngerFyer. If you’re on Facebook, you can keep up with Gynger’s latest releases (and photos of HOTT interracial couples) by clicking here.

Shout Out!

The Shout Out! for this episode goes to cousins Lavinia Shebeshonuf and Boughetto Rising of the Just Thinkin’ Out Loud Podcast.

To visit the Just Thinkin’ Out Loud website, click here. To visit The Nerdy Black Chicks Talk Radio Show on Facebook, click here. To visit the Just Thinkin’ Out Loud Facebook page, click here.

To listen to their podcast on Stitcher, click here, and on Spreaker, click here. You can also listen to the show on PodBean and Podomatic.

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

Copyright © 2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photos of Tiffany Monique and Gynger Fyer used with permission. Photo logo of JTOL Media used with permission. Post contains Amazon affiliate links.

#265| The Countdown Begins!

September 22, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Did you realize today’s date: September 22, 2015, put us in countdown mode for the last 100 days of the year?

Tomorrow is day 99.

I’m not trying to rush things, yet we have to come to grips with the fact that we only have 99 days remaining in this year.

The countdown has begun . . . .

Join in the Fray: How do you feel about countdowns? Do you have any underway? If so, share!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Mental Illness Did NOT Stop Me!

September 8, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In this podcast episode, New York-based Actor Mia Raye Smith dishes about acting career. She also discusses how she overcame personal challenges with mental health issues.

Guess what??

Mia is about to debut the World Premiere of her 1-woman show!

From the Broadway World website:

Mia’s solo show, I Am Hope, will have its World Premiere at the United Solo Theatre Festival on September 23rd. The play was developed in Matt Hovermen’s Go-Solo Workshop.

A shorter version of the play was produced at Emerging Artists New Work Series in the Fall of 2014. The production is directed by Mary Catherine Donnelly whose recent directing credits include Jay-Z & Me (Edinburgh Fringe, Amsterdam Fringe, 59E59).

Mia can be anybody she wants to be without a drink in her hand. Her soul is as old as Detroit’s Motown records. Mia was revving up to travel the world, until it became the size of her studio apartment. Can she overcome her biggest fear that grandpa can’t help her shake?

Get To The Show

Performances take place at Theatre Row/Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues), New York, NY 10036.

Subways: A/C/E to 42nd Street.

Tickets are $19.25 and are available at the Theatre Row box office, or at 212-239-6200 – www.unitedsolo.org/us/iamhope-2015

Show Date:

Wednesday, September 23rd @ 3:30 pm

Running time: 60 minutes

Mia is funny and vibrant, and Adrienne and me enjoyed her so much! I also “got in Mia’s business” to get the details on her Swirl relationship.

Woot!

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here or here.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

To visit and “Like” Mia’s Facebook page, click here.

Follow Mia on Twitter @MiaRayeSmith

Shout Out!

The Shout Out! for this episode goes to Nancy Gathecha of the Live By Design – Inspiration Radio Podcast.

Nancy’s weekly show features inspiring stories and informative interviews with business strategists, lifestyle experts and thought leaders on various topics. Each show will leave you motivated and ready, to take action in the direction of the life and business of your dreams.

To listen to Nancy’s show, click here. Follow her on Twitter @NancyGathecha. Find Nancy on Facebook 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 follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio!

A Conversation With Demita Usher – Part 1

July 6, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Demita Usher, aka “Brown Betty,” was a champion of Black women’s causes.

Demita and I recorded a podcast on May 10 in anticipation of the website launch of her business centering on providing teaching and training on etiquette and manners.

Sadly, she passed away the morning of June 14.

It was with utter astonishment and dismay that I returned from church that Sunday morning to the incredible news.

My understanding is that the doctors discovered a blood clot on her lungs and she experienced heart failure.

Demita was only 42.

Ready To Launch

I’d enjoyed a lively phone conversation with Demita on May 10 – we recorded a podcast concerning her business and upcoming website launch.

A week or so prior to her death, she had officially launched her new website. Many of her friends in the interracial blogging space, in addition to others, gathered on her page to offer congratulations and virtual high-fives.

Demita and I conversed via inbox and made plans concerning the timing of posting the podcast episode, featuring her on The Swirl World Facebook page, in a blog post and in our Inspiration Daily email blast.

We made those plans, had a conversation for the podcast – and yet a month later Demita slipped from time into eternity.

I’m Sad – Yet Happy

My heart is heavy, and my prayers and condolences go out to Demita’s family. Her death was sudden and totally unexpected, and her family and close friends are left with the task of trying to make sense of the tragedy and contend with their grief.

My life has been touched by so many people in the interracial blogging, Facebook, Twitter and podcasting spaces. I am continually inspired, encouraged, challenged and motivated to live my best life and help others to do the same.

Demita was passionate about Black women living well, being respected and treated with dignity. In a previous podcast we discussed the power of Black women’s images, both negative and positive.

Demita was an author, entrepreneur and champion of Black women’s causes. She shared inspirational and thought-provoking posts on her Facebook page and wasn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

I am blessed beyond measure that our paths have crossed and I know my life is the better because of it.

We love you, Demita, and we’re grateful that your legacy shines on.

This is Part 1 of my conversation; Part 2 will follow.

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here for the direct download or here for the show’s permanent link.

You can also listen to this and other episodes on Sound Cloud.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

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. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

12 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now

June 11, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

The Swirl World Podcast launched June 9, 2014.

That means It’s Our Anniversary – or in “Podspeak,” It’s Our “Podaversary!”

In Part 1 of the Anniversary Episode, I’m giving major shout outs and podcast love to 12 Podcasters whose shows I faithfully listen to and highly recommend.

So, besides ours, wanna know what podcasts you should be listening to?

See the list below, and check out Part 1 of the Anniversary episode for more background info on these talented podcasters. Woot!

CHONILLA – Sherley and Clove Roy
Behind The Brilliance – Lisa Nicole Bell (I also give a shout out to Rosetta Thurman of Happy Black Woman)
Black Girl Nerds – Jamie Broadnax (I also give a shout out to This Week In Blackness and Elon James White)
JTOL “Just Thinking Out Loud” Media – Lavinia SheBeShoNuff and her cousin, Boughetto Rising
Her Power Hustle – Michelle Y. Talbert
Live By Design Radio Network – Nancy Gathecha
Back2UsRadio – Annise Mabry
Design The Life You Want – Shimeka Williams
The Freedom Biz Podcast – Siedah Mitchum
The Productive Woman – Laura McClellan
Hand & Foot Prints–What is Your Legacy? & 15 minute CONUNDRUM – Rikki R. Jones
#SmartBrownVoices – Mike Street

If you can’t see the podcast player, click here for the direct download or here for the show’s permanent link.

You can also listen to this and other episodes on Sound Cloud.

If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or PlayerFM.

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. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

#141| What Are You Saying?

May 22, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Our words are forerunners of the events in the future. Those that say they can, can. Those that say they can´t, can’t. ~Charles Capps

Today’s post features Valencia Campbell, a young lady I’ve watched grow up since she was a little girl.

Valencia’s father, Valentine Campbell, passed away suddenly when she was barely 12 years old.

Ten years later, Saturday, May 23, at age 22 she graduates with full honors from the University of Texas-Austin (and as the Black Valedictorian of the School of Social Works).

And that’s not all.

This is Valencia’s Facebook post from April 13:

“Sooooo…this came in the mail today, & while I already knew what it said, I still almost cried. I’ve been talking about law school since high school (at least), & now I’m finally in. Me? The girl who lost her dad @ 12? The one who watched other people say the same things she did & fail? The one who wondered if she could really make this happen? The one who had to fight & struggle to be the person everybody sees today? Me…admitted into LAW SCHOOL?!!! SMU LAW SCHOOL?!! AND I got a Dean’s scholarship?!!! WHAT?!!! This has been one of the best seasons of my life thus far, & I’m forever grateful to God that He helped me make it through that story and into this glory (dahhhhh!!! lol)…‪#‎mamaImadeit ‪#‎justgotreal ‪#‎lawschool”

Despite the multitude obstacles Valencia and her mother Linda faced after Valentine’s death, both women kept saying “I can. We can. We will – and we are.”

What are you saying in reference to your goals?

Are you saying, “I can” – or are you expending energy (and wasting words) talking about all the ~~excuses~~ reasons why you can’t?

In another post, Valencia says,

Do you see this face? This is the face of somebody that’s happy. This is the face of somebody that’s been blessed beyond her imagination (and is only 22). THIS is the face of somebody who JUST GOT INTO SMU LAW SCHOOL!!!! Thank you Jesus!! I’m so excited! One step closer to my dreams!! #mamaImadeit #allthingsworking #shessmart #lawschool #imcominghome

This weekend we celebrate Valencia and all 2015 college graduates, both on our Facebook page and here on the blog.

Congratulations!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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