Shelby and Erica

All Things Melanin

Society EN ↓ 176 episodes

Besties, Shelby and Erica are the hosts of the All Things Melanin Podcast, a space dedicated to open, honest, and transparent conversations. They talk candidly about dating, relationships, career, brand building, and faith. From personal to professional, their relatable banter will have you laughing one second and feeling all the emotions the next. This audio series was created to encourage, inspire, and motivate multifaceted women to go after their dreams, and live their best lives.

Author

Shelby and Erica

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Society

Podcast website

www.allthingsmelanin.org

Latest episode

Apr 30, 2026

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Episodes

6 Things You Have to Discuss With Bae 16.10.2019

We're discussing 6 topics to discuss with your partner to know if it's real or fake, how we've learned to communicate effectively in our partnership, giving our opinion on how to overcome job frustration, and leaving you with a word from Colossians 3:12-14. Email us at allthingsmelaninvt@gmail.com or slide in our DM's on Instagram at @allthingsmelanin__ to submit a question for our mentor moment s...

Dating Chronicles: Unfiltered | Collab w/ Stay DADicated 13.10.2019

This episode is a special collaboration episode with the men of Stay DADicated! We're talking all things dating and relationships. From mitches, double standards, ----The One,---- rejection, dating as a single father, online dating and much more! This week's episode is packed full dating gems, revelations, and honesty. Email us at allthingsmelaninvt@gmail.com or slide in our DM's on Instagram at @...

Looking for Love in All The Wrong Places 29.09.2019

Are people looking for love or help? This week, we're discussing signs to look for to know if bae is for real or faking it when it comes to his or her motives, if there's a such thing as doing ----too much---- when working your side hustle, how to overcome dating frustrations and leaving you with a word of encouragement from Psalm 27:1. Email us at allthingsmelaninvt@gmail.com to submit a question...

Oh, So You Fancy Huh?! 24.09.2019

This week, we're discussing affordable date night ideas to take bae on, the sacrifices we've made so far on our journey, and the different seasons friendships go through as we grow through life. We're leaving you with a word of encouragement from Mark 11:24-25. Email us at allthingsmelaninvt@gmail.com to submit a question for our mentor moment segment. Subscribe to our blog at wwww.allthingsmelani...

Me & Somebodys Son 16.09.2019

This week, we discuss social media meme's depicting ----relationship goals,---- the journey to being positive - even when you don't feel like it, and our take on friendships in and out of seasons in our mentor moment. We're leaving you with a word of encouragement from Psalm 16:11. Email us at allthingsmelaninvt@gmail.com to to submit a question for our mentor moment segment. Subscribe to our blog...

2 Years in the Game - It's our Anniversary! 12.09.2019

Do you know what your love language is and do you know what your partner's love language is? This week, we're discussing the 5 love languages and their importance in relationships, reflecting on our brand All Things Melanin turning 2 (it's our anniversary) and the lessons we've learned along the way, discussing our views on ----breaks---- in relationships, and leaving you with a word from Romans 5...

The Hustle is Sold Separately featuring Mike of Mike Motivates 04.09.2019

We have a special guest joining us - Michael Coleman ll. This week, we discuss our ----ideal mate---- and get real about preferences vs. non negotiables when dating. We dive into Mike's journey as a multifaceted entrepreneur who works full time, co host the Uncover'd podcast, and is co-founder of Crowned Scholars, a non profit that focuses on mentoring and enriching the lives of young black boys,...

Run Those Receipts - Fact Checking 101 29.08.2019

Have you ever fact checked someone you're dating? We discuss if we have ever fact checked a guy and ----checked---- his social media. We talk about the risk vs. the reward on our journey - what it's really been like, and our thoughts on putting certain time tables and age limits on women of color. We're leaving you with a word of encouragement from 2 Corinthians 4:13. Email us at allthingsmelaninv...

Dat's My Type 22.08.2019

When it comes to dating and relationships, the first part to meeting someone is being open to receive a new love or potential love. This week, we're discussing if you're really ----ready---- to mingle when you're feeling lonely, stepping out on faith on your journey to building your brand, and overcoming superwoman syndrome - doing it all. Then we're leaving you with special words of encouragement...

Shooting Your Shot featuring Jay of The Black Detour 14.08.2019

We have a special guest joining us - Jay of the Black Detour. This week, we're discussing if women should shoot their shot so they can attract/get the man of their dreams, what Jay wish he knew prior to starting The Black Detour, diving into how he built The Black Detour in our newest segment ----Dreams and Connections----, and how to block out the naysers and haters when staring your dream. Then...

True Life: I Want it All 07.08.2019

This week, we discuss is there a such thing as ----having it all---- in a relationship and if it's possible. We also give our take on how we communicate effectively to on another on our journey to building our brand, how to push through distractions and get things done, and how God does what He does for us, even though we may not understand. Subscribe to our blog at wwww.allthingsmelanin.org and c...

Too Many Chances .. Too Much Drama 06.08.2019

Do you believe in second chances? We're discussing what we think of second chances when it comes to dating, putting your heart into your brand, how to decompress during the week, and confiding in the Lord with all your desires. Connect with us:Facebook: www.facebook.com/allthingsmelanintv/Instagram:www.instagram.com/allthingsmelanin__/ Twitter: twitter.com/melanintv_ YouTube: www.youtube.com/chann...

Break'em Off 06.08.2019

Everyone has a breaking point, what's yours? This week, we're discussing what our breaking point is and how we got there, being about your brand all day every day, showing gratitude for all things-even when you're not feeling it, and how when God is with you, everything else ends up working for your good. Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org. Connect with us:Facebook: www.f...

Put Some Respek on my Name 06.08.2019

This week, we're switching it up a little bit. We're discussing green flags (good signs/qualities in your partner) to be on the look out for when dating, building your self confidence and knowing your worth as you build your brand along your journey. We're also talking how to carry out your vision when you're the only one who can see it and leaving you with a word. Be sure to subscribe to our blog...

The Struggle Is REAL 06.08.2019

This week, we're dishing on how our goals are going and our hopes for the remainder of 2019. We're also talking why society romanticizes struggle love, establishing healthy boundaries for our brand and one another on our journey, discerning seasonal relationships, and leaving you with a word to get you through the rest of the day. Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org. Conne...

Act Up You Can Get .... 06.08.2019

We're getting a few things off our chest. This week, we're discussing being in uncomfortable dating situations and how to deal with them, how to have the same energy you have on your 9-5 for your 5-9, handling being pressured by your biological clock, and how loving like God is the best thing you can do on your journey through life. Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org. Con...

Lessons I Learned From My Dad 06.08.2019

This week's episode is dedicated to our Dad's in honor of Father's Day and to all the dads out there who are active and loving their child(ren). This week, we're talking the best dating advice our dads have given us (that we've actually taken), how our dads have influenced our journey to building our brand, and dealing with comparison envy. We're leaving you with the thought "if God is for us, who...

Is Being "Miss Independent" Hindering You? 06.08.2019

This week, we're talking if being "Miss Independent" hinders you from dating successfully, talking about our journey to being fully trademarked, making the right decision for you as you go through life and leaving your worries at the feet of God! Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org. Connect with us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsmelanintv/Inst...

LIT ALL SUMMER '19 06.08.2019

We're starting summer '19 off with a BANG and keeping that same energy all summer long! Congrats to all spring 2019 graduates, you did it! This week, we're discussing how having unresolved baggage can impact easing back into the dating scene and our thoughts on the BYOB conference last month in the ATL for creatives and millennials of color. We also delve into our thoughts on why those "closest" t...

Workplace Romance Gone Wrong 06.08.2019

Has anyone ever tried to shoot their shot at you and it went horribly wrong?! This week, we're talking shooting your shot in the workplace and if we ever would, making decisions for your brand, dealing with frustrations in the "in between" stage and going to God for peace in the midst of your storm. Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org so you never miss an update.

You Do What You Want When You Poppin' 06.08.2019

Your single season is the MOST important season of your life, don't waste it!! This week, we're discussing embracing your single season, the importance of research and knowledge, focusing on self love for ourselves, and focusing on God's promises that He has for us. Be sure subscribe to our podcast and our blog at www.allthingsmelanin.org.

Red Flags - What To Look For 06.08.2019

When it comes to dating, we have to be really aware of who we "entertain." This week, we're talking red flags to look out for when getting to know someone new, turning an idea into a reality, dealing with friends who've switched up on you, and letting God fight your battles, even when they seem bigger than you. Be sure to check out our website at www.allthingsmelanin.org and SUBSCRIBE so you never...

I Get it from my Momma 06.08.2019

This weeks episode is dedicated to our Momma's in honor of Mother's Day and to all the moms out there killing it every day. This week, we're talking the best dating and relationship advice our moms have given us, the important role our mom's played in us beginning our brand, talking about our 18 year old selves(yikes) and keeping your eyesight on God! Be sure to subscribe to our blog at www.allthi...

Singlepeoplemeet.com 06.08.2019

When it comes to meeting someone, where do single people in their mid 20's to 30's meet? We're talking if we're ready for a relationship, putting yourself out there on your journey to building your brand, finding happiness when things aren't going so well, and God's promise to us.

I got 5 on it 06.08.2019

When it comes to dating, we have to make some tough decisions on what we need verses what we want. We're talking what our "ideal mate" looks like and what qualities he would have if we only had $5 to "build" him. We discuss impact over perfection on our journey, dealing with rejection, and trusting God in ALL things we do, not just some.

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