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I Met My Husband At Dragon-Con!

January 28, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Remember blogger and freelance writer Williesha Morris? She’s written a couple of guest posts for The Swirl World, and she and her husband Jason were featured in our 2015 Loving Day post. (To read that post, click here).

Williesha came on the podcast and proceeded to chat it up with Adrienne and me.

She shared the story of meeting her husband Jason – at Dragon-Con!

Williesha is smart, funny and loads of fun – I know you’re going to enjoy this episode!

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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 this Podcast Episode 97 goes to Siedah Mitchum of The Freedom Biz Podcast.

Here’s what Siedah says about The Freedom Biz Community:

“The Freedom Biz™ is a community of soulful heart-centered creative entrepreneurs. Those who listen into The Freedom Biz™ Podcast are in transition and are on a mission to create a biz and life they desire on their terms!”

The Freedom Biz™ Podcast shares the stories of brave women entrepreneurs who’ve ditched their 9 to 5 job for freedom.

Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday morning!

To follow Siedah on Twitter, click here. To visit or join The Freedom Biz Facebook Community, click here.

Williesha was named an “Agent of Change” by the Alabama Media Group for her work in hosting Loving Day Celebrations in her city. Alabama Media Group is a digitally-focused news and information company that combines the quality journalism from The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times, Mobile’s Press-Register and The Mississippi Press with the up-to-the-minute access of AL.com and gulflive.com.

Be sure to visit Williesha’s blog, Nerdy Thirty-Something Life. Find tools and resources for “the writer’s life” at her website, My Freelance Life. Follow Williesha on Twitter @WillieshaMorris.

Copyright ©2015 The Swirl World, LLC, Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Feature photo Copyright © Jessica Messer Photography. Used with permission from Jason and Williesha Morris.

5 Steps To Take If You’re Feeling Lonely

December 28, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Are you feeling lonely or know someone who is?

In an audio excerpt derived from a Periscope recorded on Christmas Eve, I asked the question, “What do the lonely do at Christmas?”

I answered the question by sharing 5 steps that can make a difference in dealing with loneliness – whether from the lack of a relationship or the loss of a loved one.

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

I refer to Christmas in the audio, but these tips are good basically all year round.

If you’re feeling lonely, I encourage you to implement some of the tips.

Swirl With Confidence

I also want to take the opportunity to invite you to our upcoming FREE webinar, “Three Steps To Swirling With Confidence.”

The webinar is Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 5 pm EST. Click here to sign up!

Feel free to email me and let me know what you think of this podcast episode.

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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 95 goes to Jacqueline M. Dawson. We’ve featured Jackie before, and plan to continue to do so whenever we present posts concerning mental health and emotional well-being.

Jackie is a Substance Abuse & Mental Health Therapist/Coach with more than 16 years of experience. In addition to coaching, counseling and Consulting, she’s also a popular blogger and advice columnist.

Jackie (affectionately known as “Jackie O’Nappy” around the web) is well-connected in the mental health field. If she can’t personally help you because logistics won’t permit, she promises to connect you to someone who can.

We want you to enjoy complete wholeness of mind, body, soul and spirit.

We want you to know help is only a mouse-click or an email away.

To connect with Jackie on Facebook, click here. To connect with Jackie via email, send an email to hello@jackieonappy.com.

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. Photo property of The Swirl World™. Photo of Jacqueline Dawson used with permission.

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!

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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!

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

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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.

Talking Travel With Zabeth!

October 29, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Remember Zabeth?

She’s the award-winning blogger over at InterracialDatingCoach.com, and author of The New Dating Rules For Black Women: Dating Etiquette.

Zabeth joined us on the podcast last year in Episode 24, “Session With A Dating Coach.” The response was so positive we just had to have her on the show again.

Talking Travel

In this episode, Zabeth returns to chat with Adrienne and me, and this time she’s “talking travel.”

A world traveler, Zabeth strongly advocates Black women seeing the world and traveling – even if they have to travel solo!

Zabeth also shares valuable tips on the best times of the year to engage in international travel, and provides insight on what to do/what not to do to ensure your trip is wonderful – and safe.

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.

Want some good, sound coaching on interracial dating? Send Zabeth an email at Zabeth91@yahoo.com to get the details.

To read Zabeth’s blog, click here. To follow her on Twitter, click here.

Shout Out!

The Shout-Out! for this episode goes to Adeea Rogers of AdeeaRRogers.com. A Consultant, Trainer and Connector, Adeea inspires and informs you on how you can live your life with purpose, passion and power.

Known as the “Trendy Socialite” across all social media platforms, we LOVE Adeea on Periscope, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook. Check her out – she drops knowledge and will keep you on point. We’re also crushing on her statement t-shirts on her Trendy Lifestyle Apparel Website – drool over them by clicking here.

A Brown Girl In An Anime World

October 19, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Anime

noun an·i·me \ˈa-nə-ˌmā, ˈä-nē-\ : a style of animation that was created in Japan and that uses colorful images, strong characters, and stories that have a lot of action

Anime is taking the world by storm, and many of us find it fascinating.

I’m especially intrigued by women involved in anime and the involvement of Black women in particular.

Imagine my delight to discover and interview anime artist and comic-book creator Sharean Morishita of S.K.Y. Art & Design and the S-Morishita Studio.

Sharean chats about growing up as an awkward Black girl in a single-parent household, and how she found and makes her mark in the art world.

She also gives us the back story on her husband’s last name!

Enjoy!

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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 read and learn more about Black girls in anime, check out our blog post “They Don’t Always Have To Be White!” featuring a podcast with teenage anime artist Charlotte Spencer, daughter of Interracial Marriage and Family Dating Coach Lorraine Spencer.

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!

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!

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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.

How To Manage Your Mind After Divorce

September 7, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Author, Speaker and Award-winning Blogger Wilma Jones was a featured guest in Season 1 of our podcast.

Wilma is the Founder/Publisher of the Living Happier After blog and Founder/Leader of the Living Happier After Facebook Community.

She is also a speaker and author of the book, Living Happier After: 20 Women Talk About Life After Divorce. Her goal is motivating and empowering women to live better, not bitter, after divorce.

In this podcast episode, Wilma candidly shares how to manage your mind after going through a divorce.

We appreciate her transparency and believe you’ll benefit from the practical tips she provides.

Wilma also dishes about her newest venture – her new podcast.

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 listen to our previous episode with Wilma, click here.

To check out Wilma’s Facebook community, click here. Subscribe to her blog and visit her website by clicking here. You can find Wilma on Twitter at @LivingHappierAf.

In addition to her wonderful book, her FREE e-book – A Short Discourse To A Kick-ass Life is a great read!

The Shout Out! for this podcast episode goes to Siedah Mitchum of The Freedom Biz Podcast.

Here’s what Siedah says about The Freedom Biz Community:

The Freedom Biz™ Podcast shares the stories of brave women entrepreneurs who’ve ditched their 9 to 5 job for freedom.

Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday morning!

To follow Siedah on Twitter, click here. To visit or join The Freedom Biz Facebook Community, 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 follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

You Give Good Music!

August 26, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 4 Comments

I tell you, Swirl Nation is filled to the brim with cute with wonderful people – singles and couples alike.

Teneia Sanders-Eichelberger and her musician husband Ben are no exception.

They share life, songs and their love for making good music!

Wanna hear Tenia sing? Feast your eyes on this:

https://youtu.be/NIvd-Fj7zn0

You can find a number of videos on Teneia’s YouTube channel, Teneia Music, by clicking here.

In this podcast episode, Tenia and Ben reveal their favorite videos.

(Mine is Rest of My Life, which features a stunning array of interracial couples!)

Teneia and Ben share how they met and fell in love. They each provide their own personal words of wisdom for men and women interested in dating and marrying interracially.

Enjoy!

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If you can’t see the Sound Cloud player, click 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.

Visit Teneia’s website by clicking here. To “Like” Teneia’s Facebook page, click here. Follow Teneia on Twitter @Teneiamusic.

The Shout Out! for this episode goes to Natalie Loo of BaggageReclaim.com.

Natalie is the author of Mr. Unavailable and the Fallback Girl, and offers tried-and-true courses on building self-esteem and getting rid of the emotional baggage (and toxic people) in your life.

Be sure to check her out!

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!

Copyright © 2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo of Natalie Loo obtained from BaggageReclaim.com. Black and white Photo of Tenia and Ben Copyright © Thabi Moyo.

These “Bitter Spices” Can Ruin Your Relationship!

August 24, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Which “Bitter Spice” is she?

Spices aren’t only in your pantry – we learn this from Interracial Relationship expert and Dating/Marriage Coach Lorraine Spencer – our guest host for this new podcast episode.

Woot!

We Love Lorraine Spencer

Adrienne and I hold the utmost respect and admiration for Lorraine Spencer, an interracial blogger and pioneer in the IR blogging space.

Lorraine is a wife, mother, blogger, author and mentor.

She doesn’t brag on her connections or accomplishments, but she’s worked with the imitable IR blogging pioneer Evia Moore, publisher of Black Female Interracial Marriage (considered one of the “Mother Ships” of Black women’s interracial blogs).

Lorraine has also worked with Karyn Langhone-Folan, best-selling author of “Don’t Bring Home A White Boy” fame.

Lorraine is the author of two children’s books; The Spider In My Mommy’s Car and I Like Polka Dots On My Pizza.

Spices, Anyone?

In this podcast episode, Lorraine drops knowledge about “Bitter Spices” that can ruin your relationship. Wanna know what they are?? Tune in to find out!

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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.

Shout Out To The Sistah Speak Podcast!

Our shout out for this episode goes to Sistah J and Sistah K of the Sistah Speak Podcast Network.

Sistah Speak includes a series of podcasts where the Sistahs discuss both reality and dramatic television shows. The Sistahs created their podcasts to meet the need for a Black woman’s perception and honest analysis about certain shows and movies.

Follow them on Twitter @LiteraryMarie, @Aksids, @_SistahK and @SistahSpeakCast!

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!

Copyright © 2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photos used with permission. Post contains Amazon.com affiliate links.

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