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

October 3, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

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.

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 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 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!

How To Attract a Quality Mate

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

Is dating interracially “hard?” Where are the “good men” and the “good women?” Why can’t they be found? Why is it so hard to find and attract someone who wants a committed relationship?

If you have questions about attracting a quality mate and enjoying a quality relationship, who better to ask than someone who’s enjoying success in these endeavors?

Meet Karla and Don, who have been married 20+ years.

This is Part 3 of my conversation with interracially married military couple Karla and Don as they put to rest the “It’s hard to find a good man/woman” myth.

Karla and Don share two factors essential to experiencing success, and relay the #1 component making all the difference in finding Mr. or Mrs. Right.

The conversation with them was so good it’s actually in four parts. This part dropped so much knowledge I had to skip it up.

You can also listen to this episode on Sound Cloud.

Stay tuned for a full profile on this couple.

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 our podcast on iTunes.

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

How Black Women Swirled In Historical New Orleans!

September 24, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In today’s podcast we conclude our conversation with Interracial Romance Author Tiffany Monique.

Tiffany discusses how Black women swirled in New Orleans back in the day.

She also discusses her journey to becoming a published author.

Tiffany’s new book, Jordan’s Deliverance, the MUCH anticipated sequel to Audra’s Sin, recently launched and is now available on Shara Azod LLC.

You can check out the spicy VIDEO PROMO by clicking here.

You can listen to Podcast Episode 031 on Sound Cloud by clicking here.

To visit Tiffany’s blog, click here. Find Tiffany on Facebook by clicking 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 our podcast on iTunes.

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

It’s Time For Some Interracial Romance!

September 4, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Today’s guest post features interracial romance author Tiffany Monique.

Her new book, Jordan’s Deliverance, the MUCH anticipated sequel to Audra’s Sin, launches today and is now available on Shara Azod LLC!

Book Summary:

When Jordan Anderson is asked to assist Michael Sinchester in “popping the question” to her old college friend, Audra Lang, she’s happy to assist in any way possible. The one downfall is that while Jordan is knee-deep in romantic scheming, she’s also stuck working side-by-side with Michael’s best man, running errands, arranging plans, and being an all-around gopher for the happy couple.

From the moment Riordan Deliverance arrives with Audra’s custom engagement ring, Jordan is in a constant state of arousal and annoyance. She wants to wring his sexy, tanned throat, smack his chiseled, strong jaw and punch him in his laughing blue eyes. What about this man screams chaos to her? Why is she running like a rabbit from a wolf? Every nerve in her body is drawn to him, so why would every brain cell tell her danger is near?

Riordan is a master strategist, the man the U.S. intelligence community depends on to keep the baddies of the world at bay. For the life of him, he can’t understand why Jordan won’t give him the time of day. Luckily, there’s nothing he loves better than solving puzzles. But to solve the mystery of Jordan’s animosity, Riordan will have to lay his own soul bare to save them both.

Author’s Note: Though Jordan’s Deliverance can be read as a stand-alone book, it was intended as a sequel toAudra’s Sin and should be read in that order to enjoy certain plot and character references.

Check out the spicy VIDEO PROMO by clicking here.

To visit Tiffany’s blog, click here. Find Tiffany on Facebook by clicking 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 our podcast on iTunes.

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

Podcast Episode 026 – A Sneak Peek Into Season 2

September 2, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Here’s a sneak peek into Season 2 of the podcast!

Podcast guest JJ speaks out about the deplorable behavior displayed by some White men in Facebook groups – which is where he met his wife Dani.

If you’re interested in interracial dating and marriage, and you’re not opposed to finding love online or on Facebook, listen with an open mind as JJ and Dani share how they met.

It’s a sweet story, and JJ has some STRONG words for White men who join Facebook groups and act like jerks.

The full interview and so much more – coming up in Season 2!

You can listen to this episode on Sound Cloud.

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!

024| Session With A Dating Coach

August 18, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

I like to believe I know quite a bit about dating and marriage. After all, I’ve counseled more singles and couples than I can count, and I have a track record of being “spot on” in my estimations and predictions.

But never mind all that – I had the opportunity to sit down and enjoy the experience of a Dating Coach dropping knowledge on me.

And who is this Dating Coach, you might ask?

None other than Zabeth, the award-winning blogger over at InterracialDatingCoach.com, and author of The New Dating Rules For Black Women: Dating Etiquette.

I snagged a copy of Zabeth’s book and I advise you to do the same. You can purchase it from her site via PayPal by clicking here, or obtain a download from Amazon for your Kindle by clicking here.

Zabeth has the uncanny ability to be classy, cool and instructive, all while exuding a vibe that makes you feel like you’re chatting with your Bestie.

I greatly admire Zabeth – she’s sharp and she’s smart, and she keeps her fingers on the pulse of current events and issues affecting Black women.

I’m not ashamed to say I stalk her Twitter feed – @Zabeth8 – I admire her just that much.

I advise you to grab a pen and paper, and get ready to jot down some notes. Zabeth discusses “The Rules,” lays out a plan of action for women who seriously want to make advances in the dating scene.

Listen and learn, Dear Readers. Listen and learn.

You can also listen to the podcast on Sound Cloud.

Want some good interracial dating coaching? Send Zabeth an email at Zabeth91@yahoo.com.

To read Zabeth’s blog, click here. To follow her on Twitter, 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 hear the show on Sound Cloud and Stitcher Radio.

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:

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and actor/producer/publisher Sebastian Jones, who is as brilliant as he is easy on the eyes.

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And just in case you’re wondering, “Where have I seen him before?” Check this out:

Together, Garcelle and Seb are the authors of the “I Am Book Series,” and graciously consented to interview with us for the podcast.

The interview was done via four different telephones, so please overlook the sound quality.

It was a GREAT interview!

If you are receiving this in an email, you can listen to the episode on Sound Cloud or Stitcher Radio.

P.S.

Our friend and fellow blogger Christelyn Karazin was kind enough to give us a shout out over at Beyond Black & White. You can view that post by clicking here.

Big kudos and thanks to Christelyn for being so generous!

Book Two of the “I Am” Series will hit bookstores on August 19. Click here to purchase on Amazon & Kindle, Barnes & Noble & Nook and iBooks (iTunes).

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 Black Woman In Russia And Belize

August 4, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Our good friend and mentor Lorraine Spencer knows the most interesting people. Not only is she extremely well-connected, she is what I call a Master Connector.

Lorraine is the bees knees when it comes to introducing and connecting people, and we have her to thank for introducing us to today’s guest: a Black woman who lived in Russia and now lives in Belize.

Men’s Podcast Editor Mark Custard and I had the pleasure of chatting up Alida Wright Sharp.

Alida, her husband Tom and their two boys formerly lived in Russia. She and Tom now live in Belize as missionaries and volunteers for CDF Belize, an organization focused on assisting sexually exploited women and children.

We conversed with Alida via Google Hangouts and had a blast. She describes what living in Russia was like and schooled us on life in Belize.

We were surprised to learn that Alida’s encounters with racism and disdain for her interracial marriage never happened overseas; instead, she and Tom experienced racism . . . . . in the States.

Alida extolls the virtues of Black women traveling and living abroad, talks about how she and her husband met (Oreo cookie, anyone?) and tells us about her new CD project.

I believe you’ll find her account extremely eye-opening.

Enjoy!

You can also listen to the podcast on Sound Cloud.

To find Alida on the web, you can contact her via her record company by clicking here. Send her a friend request on Facebook by clicking here. Follow her on Twitter @AlidasTurn, on Tumbler at MsAlida and on Instagram at Ms.Alida.

Tom and Alida’s mission agency:

DBR Ministries for Tom and Alida Sharp

P.O. Box 279 Sanford, NC, 27330

919-478-6237 Phone 919-718-0350 FAX

Email: dbrministries@yahoo.com

Donations of any size are greatly appreciated!

If you would like to give a simple gift directly to Alida and Tom you may do so through PayPal. Just use the email address alidasmail@gmail.com.

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!

When Family Does You Wrong

July 28, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Has a member of your family ever done you wrong?

I’m talking about wrong.

When the incident occurred, did other family members try to act like YOU were the problem?

Lorraine Spencer, Interracial Blogging Pioneer, Dating Coach and self-described “Information Broker,” rejoins Adrienne and me to discuss her new book, When Family Does You Wrong.

Lorraine shares the riveting story of how she and her family lost their home and possessions, and were forced to start over – all as the result of being deceived by a family member.

Lorraine is the publisher of the Swirling and Marriage blog and posts articles on Beyond Black & White under the name “Swirl Queen.”

We appreciate Lorraine’s willingness to be so transparent. Adrienne and I have both read the book and we highly recommend it.

In addition to listening in iTunes, you can also listen to this episode on Sound Cloud.

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 Radio.

You Know YOU’RE Cray Cray When . . . .

July 22, 2014 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 1 Comment

Cray Cray – What can I say?

Here in The Swirl World, we just love, love, LOVE blogger and vlogger Mrs. Eugenia Berg of the blog/vlog “Married Girl In A Weird World.”

We love her wit, her charm, her wisdom and above all her PASSION for Black women.

When we interviewed her for Podcast Episode 003, we asked her to be on standby because we KNEW we wanted to have her on the show again.

You Know You’re Cray-Cray When . . . .

Whelp, when we went through a stretch of emails from readers telling us some of the “cray-cray” things they were doing (that’s right – they were doing some cray-cray things, y’all) we contacted her to join us in coming up with some dating actions and practices that identified people as sho ’nuff cray to the cray, cray, CRAY.

Eugenia was up for the task and made time to talk with us. We appreciate that – especially since she and her handsome hubby are now expecting TWINS! Woot Woot!)

Here’s a BONUS (see how much we love you?):

Want some FREE coaching on Vetting? Eugenia’s blog is a premiere source. You can find just about everything you need to know on the subject by watching her vlogs on the subject and clicking here and here.

Doing podcasts with Eugenia is always a blast. We know she’s going to be busy with twins Axel and Lionel, but we promise to have her on as often as they time permits!

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