Auntie Talk

Can a pastor have TWO wives? Can polygamy actually save a marriage? And why are we so quick to judge relationships that look different from our own? In Episode 29 of Auntie Talk, Jen and Shera are getting into the conversations everybody is talking about! From viral polygamous pastors and NFL player Matthew Judon's unconventional family arrangement to Mike Tyson's emotional journey of redemption,...

Why are so many men unhappy in marriage? Can a sexless marriage actually work? And are modern dating expectations making relationships harder than ever? Welcome to Episode 28 of Auntie Talk , where Jennifer and Shera are back with another unfiltered conversation about relationships, racism, mental health, culture, and everything in between. This week, the Aunties dive into some serious conversatio...

Jennifer and Shera are back with another unfiltered episode of Auntie Talk, tackling everything from racial dating preferences to parenting accountability, family betrayal, and finding lasting love later in life. The conversation kicks off with a controversial moment from Netflix's Love Is Blind, where a white contestant admits he wouldn't date a fully Black woman, despite forming a connection wit...

In Episode 26 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera return with another entertaining and thought-provoking conversation about love, relationships, parenting, celebrity culture, and the importance of letting go of bitterness. The aunties kick things off by recapping their nostalgic night at the No Limit and Cash Money concert, celebrating Southern hip-hop legends, including Boosie, Juvenile, and Dalla...

Would you fly first class while your BEST FRIEND sits in business class? 👀 Episode 25 of Auntie Talk gets REAL as Jennifer and Shera weigh in on the viral conversation surrounding Savannah James, April McDaniel, friendship, money, and whether leveling up means bringing your people with you. For the Aunties, this conversation is bigger than a plane ticket. After nearly 40 years of friendship, they...

Should you give “wife energy” before you actually become a wife? Can a man wear makeup and still fit traditional ideas of masculinity? And could you date someone who is still BEST FRIENDS with their ex-spouse? Episode 24 of Auntie Talk is packed with unfiltered conversations about modern dating, marriage, masculinity, attraction, exes, and relationship expectations. Shera and Jennifer debate the i...

Does your vote really matter? And how much does politics actually affect your everyday life? In Episode 23 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera are joined by civic engagement leader Sean Reed, founder of Impactful Touch and the Young Civic Empowerment Institute, for a candid conversation about the 2026 midterm elections, Texas politics, local government, misinformation, and getting more people engag...

What happens when the person you're dating isn't who they say they are? Episode 22 of Auntie Talk gets WILD as Jennifer and Shera break down the viral story of a man accused of pretending to be an NFL player and scamming women out of money. But the story gets even crazier when the Aunties reveal they once had their OWN experience with a man claiming to have connections to the Dallas Cowboys who ev...

In Episode 21 of Auntie Talk , Shera and Jennifer open by addressing the backlash from their previous conversations about sex, relationships, marriage, and expectations between partners. They defend their perspectives, discuss reciprocity and desire in relationships, and talk about the importance of being willing to have uncomfortable conversations about intimacy. The Aunties then recap their Labo...

Auntie Talk has officially hit EPISODE 20! Jennifer and Shera celebrate the milestone with longtime friend Kim for an unfiltered conversation about money, relationships, identity, culture, sports and what it really means to live with Auntie energy. The conversation starts with the ultimate soft-life question: If someone paid ALL of your bills and gave you a $5,000 monthly allowance, would that be...

Are traditional relationships making a comeback? In Episode 19 of Auntie Talk , Jennifer and Shera dive into the growing tradwife trend , modern dating expectations, marriage pressure, intimacy, exclusivity, and why being single for a long time can completely change what you're willing to tolerate in a relationship. The Aunties discuss whether traditional gender roles can still work today, what a...

Auntie Talk Episode 18 is FULL of conversations that might have you arguing with the screen. Jennifer and Shera are talking about modern marriage, parenting, dating, race, culture, and whether society has completely changed the way we approach relationships and raising children. This week, the Aunties get into: • Quietly quitting a marriage and why some couples stay even after emotionally checking...

Would you date a man who wanted to be a stay-at-home boyfriend or husband? On Episode 17 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer are talking about changing relationship roles, women becoming breadwinners, ambitious women, stay-at-home men, and what they personally expect from a partner. But the conversation gets much deeper. The aunties discuss whether your family and friend circle can hold back your g...

In Episode 16 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer are sharing their honest, hilarious, and unfiltered opinions on everything from public dress codes and personal pet peeves to dating confusion and homebuying mistakes. The Aunties discuss Tuskegee University’s decision to discourage bonnets, durags, pajamas, and overly casual clothing in the classroom. Is it about professionalism and taking pride in...

In Auntie Talk Episode 15 , Shera and Jennifer sit down with special guest Quinton for a transparent conversation about faith, relationships, Black masculinity, emotional vulnerability, healing, and entrepreneurship. Quinton opens up about his relationship with Jarielle, his past relationships, and why finding the right partner is about more than gender, appearances, or what looks good on paper. H...

Jennifer and Shera open Episode 14 with a recap of Shera’s unforgettable trip to New York to see Jay-Z perform at Yankee Stadium. They discuss the concert’s energy, surprise guests, frustrating security issues, New York food, fashion, and Shera nearly missing her flight home. The conversation then shifts to the developing Nolan case, where the aunties share their concerns about friendship, account...

In the final part of Jarielle’s conversation with the Auntie Talk hosts, she opens up about finding new love after divorce and learning not to rush what God may be preparing. Jarielle shares the surprising ways her current relationship seems to reflect the qualities she once prayed, wrote, and even joked about wanting in a partner. From small thoughtful gestures to oddly specific details, she desc...

In Episode 13, Part 2 of Auntie Talk , Jarielle continues her candid story about healing after divorce and learning how to receive a healthier, more intentional kind of love. Jarielle explains how her prayer for a “kingdom marriage” first required personal accountability, emotional growth, and a deeper relationship with God. She shares how past relationships conditioned her nervous system to expec...

In Episode 13, Part 1, Jennifer and Shera welcome Jarielle for a candid, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about rebuilding life after divorce. Jarielle explains why “minding her business” became more than a funny skincare routine. It became a way to protect her peace, stop carrying everyone else’s emotional burdens, and establish healthier boundaries. She opens up about the end of a relat...

In Episode 12 of Auntie Talk , Shera and Jennifer dive into the South African Netflix drama centered around polygamy, unpacking the wild relationship dynamics between Jonas, Joyce, Essie, Matipa, and the other women in his life. The aunties debate whether polygamy could ever work in modern relationships, what it means when a man has multiple households, and why some women stay attached to titles l...

In Episode 11 of Auntie Talk , Shera and Jennifer are back from their Puerto Rico trip with plenty of stories, laughs, and strong auntie opinions. They recap celebrating their 10th episode milestone, traveling with their nieces, enjoying Puerto Rican food, loving Old San Juan, and staying in one of the best Airbnbs they have ever booked. The episode also gets into their nightmare experience with F...

In Episode 10 of Auntie Talk , Shera and Jennifer open with a heavy conversation about the Karmelo Anthony case, discussing the 35-year sentence, the defense strategy, race, jury representation, self-defense, and whether the outcome would have looked different if the roles were reversed. They question fairness in the justice system while still acknowledging that a life was lost.  The conversation...

Episode 9 of Auntie Talk opens with a heavy and emotional “Tea of the Week” centered on the call for justice for Cyrus , a 14-year-old boy in South Carolina who was killed after being wrongly accused of stealing water from a convenience store. Shera and Jennifer discuss the pain of watching his mother speak publicly, the frustration of Black families having to prove their loved ones were “not thug...

In Episode 8, Jennifer and Shera open with follow-up reactions from their 55-and-up male listeners, who made it very clear that life, confidence, and intimacy do not stop after 55. From there, the aunties move into their “Tea of the Week,” discussing the Netflix and Hulu coverage of the Mackenzie Shirilla crash case. They compare how each documentary framed the story, the victims, and Mackenzie’s...

Episode 7 of Auntie Talk opens with Jennifer and Shera discussing the controversy around Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, credentials, life coaching, social media credibility, and the way people can overstate titles online. The aunties make it clear that they respect women building platforms, but they also believe that when someone gives public advice under a professional title, they should be able to verify...