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It’s Time For Black Women To Think Differently!

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Think Differently

Let’s face it: in respect to some specific aspects of life, we can each stand to think differently.

Sometimes, just sometimes, our viewpoints may be a little outdated . . . even antiquated.

And my goodness, when we get on the subject of meeting people, much less dating, a mental reset may be in order.

To Smile Or Not To Smile?

In this “Unscripted” podcast episode, Co-Host Adrienne London Leach addresses the question: “To smile, or not to smile?”

She covers some of the reactions she encountered from European men on a recent trip to Scotland and the UK.  Based on her observations and experiences, Adrienne provides 3 easy tips Black women can apply if they are interested in meeting more people men.

Adrienne also shares an incident she and her best friend Regina experienced when Regina decided to employ the 3 tips.

Listen up. – and then make a conscious decision to think differently.

Make a conscious decision to think differently.

Apply the 3 tips.

(In other words, act differently).

Meet more quality men.

Repeat!

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Shout Out!

Do you attend Sunday School?

If you’re a Sunday School attendee (and even if you aren’t!) we’d like  you to check out Waynell Henson of ThatSundaySchoolGirl.com.

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Head on over to her website and Facebook page now – we’ll be featuring her on a podcast in the near future!

 

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

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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 property of The Swirl World, LLC. Photo of Waynell Henson used with permission.

Bringing The Hot Sauce – And Bringing The Love!

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You’re in charge of the hot sauce – what do you bring??

Fresh from a guest appearance on the Steve Harvey Show, Daniel and Patrice Love of “The Detroit Loves” chatted with Adrienne and me about life, love, interracial marriage – and hot sauce!

Needless to say, this couple is hot – and they’re definitely in love! (Yes, puns intended)

They Need Hot Sauce – And You Brought What?!

Here’s the segment from the Steve Harvey Show:

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Daniel and Patrice are passionate about their love for each other.

They’re also passionate about diversity and enjoy seeing the rise in the number of Black Women/White Men interracial couples.

In addition to sharing their “how we met” story, Patrice shares advice specifically targeting Black Women and Daniel does the same for White Men.

This conversation is a fun and lively as the couple themselves – enjoy!

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To connect with Patrice on Facebook, click here. To connect with Daniel on Facebook, click here. To “Like” their Facebook page, The Detroit Loves, click here. Follow them on Twitter @TheDetroitLoves by clicking here.

Shout Out!

Stepha LaFondOur Shout Out! goes to  Stepha LaFond, creator of the Modern Thriving Mama Program. When speaking of her mission, Stepha says,

“My mission is to empower women to boldly step out into the world and create the life they have always dreamed of.”

Stepha helps ambitious women who feel like they are overwhelmed juggling the demands of life, career, and family. They desire more balance and for now but fear that it will never be their reality. Together with her clients, Stepha addresses the stories that have kept them in their current patterns and works diligently to break these patterns through delegation, boundary setting and ritual development. As a result they feel more empowered and in control and are able to approach life with more ease.

To learn more about Stepha, click here. To connect with Stepha on Twitter @StephaLaFond, click here.

 

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

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Copyright © 2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, The Swirl World™ LLC, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photos used with permission.

I Met My Husband At Dragon-Con!

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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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Shout Out!

The Shout Out! for this Podcast Episode 97 goes to Siedah Mitchum of The Freedom Biz Podcast.

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

Siedah Mitchum“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 MorrisWilliesha 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

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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?)
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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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Shout Out!

Jackie ONappyThe 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?

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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.

#348| We Want To Hear From You!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, we’re putting together our Christmas podcast, and we want to hear from you!

Please click the Speak Pipe button in the upper right corner of your screen and leave us a message.

Give us your name, location, life motto and any Christmas or holiday greeting you would like to make to the members of Swirl Nation.

Make sure to indicate if you’re a member of the The Swirl World’s Facebook page, reader of the blog and/or a member of our private Facebook Group.

We have a limited number of spots for this podcast, so submissions will be handled on a “First come, First Served” basis.

Deadline for entries is Friday, December 18 at 6 pm CST.

The show will air on Christmas Day. Woot!

 

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™.

 

It’s Time For Some Sexy Holiday Delights!

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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 3rd!

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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Connect With Tiffany And Gynger

TiffanyMonique2Tiffany 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.

 Gynger Fyer The Romance Arsonist 2Visit 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!

Lavinia and BoughettoThe 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.

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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!

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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.

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NichelleWant 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.

 

Copyright © 2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, All rights reserved. Post contains an affiliate link to Amazon.com.

How To Manage Your Mind After Divorce

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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!

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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.

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

Siedah Mitchum“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.

 

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 © 2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo of Siedah Mitchum used with permission.

 

These “Bitter Spices” Can Ruin Your Relationship!

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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.

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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 SpencerLorraine 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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 Shout Out To The Sistah Speak Podcast!

Sistah Speak IconOur 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?

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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.

 

I Love Traveling With My Spanish Marine!

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In keeping with our Travel Thursday theme, Podcast Episode 85 features a conversation with Dawn Sanchez, who travels the world with her husband Pedro.

Dawn is a Zumba instructor and ordained minister. She’s also the author of Call To Duty, a book written to uplift and encourage military spouses.

Dawn says, “I love traveling with my Spanish Marine!”

I hope you enjoy her take on “the myth of the language barrier” and her and Pedro’s beautiful love story.

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Amber Wright1Our shout out for this episode goes to Conversation Coach Amber Wright, MA of TalkToAmber.com. Amber says, “Getting what you want – from the boardroom to the bedroom – is all about having the right conversations.”

Talk To Amber is the place on the web for bloggers and entrepreneurs who want to step up their public speaking game. I love tuning in to Amber on Periscope – you can find her there and at other places on the web at @TalkToAmber.

 

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.

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