Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

This week on Shawna and LaLa , LaLa shares a heartfelt update on Cayman following the bear attack that nearly took his life while protecting her. She opens up about his ongoing recovery, the surgeries he's endured, and the incredible support their family has received from friends, listeners, and donors. LaLa also extends a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to Cayman's GoFundMe and...

Shawna is back from West Virginia after joining her mom's senior citizen bus tour, and let's just say she's learned one very important lesson: tours are definitely not for her. From accessibility challenges and a train ride that mostly featured endless trees to getting sick from the food (again), the trip provided plenty of stories and laughs. Shawna also shares why she wishes she had packed Laure...

What started with a birthday migraine turned into one of the most unforgettable weeks of Shawna's life.  This week, Shawna and LaLa share the exciting news of Shawna's feature in PEOPLE Magazine and her experience filming an episode of Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie . For Shawna, who has dreamed of working in television since she was a child, stepping onto a TV set was a moment years in the maki...

Nearly 37 years after being born at just 1 pound 4.5 ounces and spending the first four months of her life fighting to survive in the NICU, Shawna returned to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center for an emotional full-circle moment. This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa open up about delivering Mother’s Day gift bags to moms currently in the NICU, reconnecting...

This week on Life Beyond The Mic… it went from zero to chaos—FAST.  What started as a simple question about an Amazon return turned into something no one saw coming. LaLa was escorted out by police… and banned from Staples. In front of customers. Treated like a problem. A situation that escalated way further than it ever should have. But it doesn’t end there.  Because what happened next? Even more...

This week on Life Beyond The Mic , Shawna shares a one month update on her TMS therapy journey and opens up about feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, and very much in need of a vacation — even if that “getaway” happens to be a trip to West Virginia with her mom’s senior group. Then, we sit down with Linda Perillo to discuss her new book Your Payment Method Has Been Declined and the unbelievable t...

This week on Life Beyond The Mic , Shawna shares a real and honest update on her TMS therapy journey.  Then LaLa asks a simple question that turns into a full conversation… what’s something people brag about that you can’t stand? From designer labels to posting the “perfect” life, things get real fast. In the middle of it all, LaLa brings up designer sunglasses and Shawna immediately thinks she’s...

This week, Shawna and LaLa break down the Farrah Abraham drama after she allegedly stiffed a hairdresser and lashed out at anyone who sided with the stylist. Sometimes it’s not everyone else… sometimes it’s time to look inward.  Shawna shares an update on starting TMS therapy and what this next step looks like after years of trying to find what works.  Plus, Katie Wood joins the show to talk about...

This week hits on a lot of real-life moments that make you stop and think!  LaLa’s husband, a police chief, heads to Kentucky for training focused on mental health and coping mechanisms for high-stress careers. It opens up a bigger conversation about how much pressure people carry and how important it is to actually take care of yourself.  At the same time, LaLa realizes something simple but real…...

Spring is finally here, and this episode goes from wild throwbacks to real-life conversations we’re all thinking about. We sit down with Chad and Jazmine Faries from the documentary Iron Family , sharing Jazmine’s incredible journey living with Down syndrome, her confidence, resilience, and her dream of becoming a storyteller. Her story, and the strength of her family, is something everyone needs...

Shawna headed to Mohegan Sun for an overnight trip to see 3 Days Grace, rushing from one thing to the next—only to spend most of the night waiting on lines. The next day? More of the same. She rushed home to prep for her colonoscopy, arrived on time for her 1:15pm appointment… and didn’t get called back until 4:30.  But that wasn’t even the craziest part. During the procedure… Shawna woke up. Inst...

This week on Life Beyond The Mic , Shawna and LaLa recap their night seeing Vic DiBitetto live at Bergen Performing Arts Center , sharing some of their favorite moments from his performance and the humor that keeps audiences laughing.  The girls also sit down with Kaelynn Partlow , author of Life on the Bridge, to talk about her time on Love on the Spectrum, the opportunities that experience has o...

Comedian Vic DiBitetto joins Shawna and LaLa on Life Beyond The Mic for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, everyday frustrations, and the moments in life that everyone can relate to.  The girls first share highlights from the Modern Day Wife event, where they sat down with longevity coach Erica Hollingdrake Weir to talk about the habits that can help people live longer, healthier li...

The Blizzard of 2026 was supposed to shut everything down with up to 3 feet of snow. Instead, Shawna and LaLa got 8 inches while Long Island got buried… allegedly 30 inches. Or 30 feet if you ask Shawna.  LaLa sounds off on facts over feelings when it comes to Botox, viral hot takes, and why emotion should not replace evidence.  Plus, powerful interviews with Cindy Yates, CEO of PiperBlue Organics...

Valentine’s Day looked very different this year. While most people were out celebrating, LaLa was working an event for her Cannoli Cart business and Shawna was completely exhausted from life, health, and everything in between.  From there, the girls headed to the What She Said event in Hoboken, NJ, where they spent the entire day interviewing inspiring founders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and commu...

After two weeks away, we’re back with a Valentine’s Day episode packed with lifestyle, health, and honest conversation. LaLa shares her Cayman Islands getaway. Shawna talks winter storms and freezing temps. We feature Madison Park , Tini Lux , and Adam & Eve with products that support comfort, accessibility, and feeling confident in your body. Then we dive deep into IBS and SIBO with Kaytee Ha...

In this episode of Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa talk about why they’re stepping away from one-size-fits-all, textbook medicine and embracing a more holistic, individualized approach to healthcare, all while preparing for the snowstorm of the century.  They open up about medical gaslighting, being dismissed by doctors, and the importance of doing your own research, bringing case studies to...

It’s 2026 and we’re kicking off New Year, New You with zero delusion and a lot of honesty.  LaLa turned 40 on Christmas and officially became an adult. Her birthday gifts included panties, bras, cozy socks, mittens, and an emerald bracelet. Practical. Iconic.  Shawna? She got a meat tenderizer, a cheese grater, and an ongoing three-week now stomach situation. Doctors keep telling her to “just go t...

It’s officially the first week of winter, even though winter weather has felt nonstop for the past month — and this episode fully matches the chaos.  The girls kick things off by sharing more standout favorites from this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, then dive headfirst into a week that somehow included Florida travel drama, milestone birthdays, forgotten memories, and a serious reality check about h...

New York winter weather is hitting hard, and Shawna has officially reached her limit. As snowstorms and freezing temperatures take over NY, Shawna and LaLa open up about why her body and winter simply do not mix and how the cold affects everyday life. They also continue their holiday gift guide series, sharing favorite winter and holiday finds including the Clearlight Sauna, Harney & Sons Teas...

It’s gift-guide time! Shawna and LaLa break down their favorite holiday picks.  Green Pan, EaZyHold, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and the Echo Flask, and why these finds deserve a spot under your tree. Shawna also chats with bergenPAC Executive Director Alexander Diaz about their performing arts school, inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities, and the excitement of working with talent from al...

Bryan James sits down with Shawna and LaLa for a raw and emotional conversation about the chaos surrounding the upcoming movie  Reckless and his fractured relationship with co-star Max Ehrich. Bryan opens up about their recent arguments, the behind-the-scenes drama, and what he says has really been going on with Max, and the social media spiral that has shocked fans.  Bryan shares his own experien...

In this fun and feel-good episode, Shawna and LaLa chat with the legendary Macy Gray , who’s celebrating 25 amazing years in the music industry!  Macy opens up about her journey, her upcoming tour stop at Bethel Woods on November 8th, and gives fans a sneak peek at her new album that’s currently in the works. The episode takes a nostalgic turn as Shawna and LaLa travel back to the 90’s, reliving t...

LaLa shares a wild story from a local dance party she attended with Giulina, where a total stranger walked up and asked her to hold her baby then disappeared. Neither LaLa nor anyone else had any clue who this woman was, but she trusted LaLa with her child! Shawna still can’t get over it.  Also in this episode, Shawna and LaLa sit down with Ken Dabrow , who is a 95-year-old voiceover artist and au...

This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa get brutally honest about sleepless nights, school beginning, and the heaviness of today’s world. LaLa breaks down in tears while talking about the heartbreaking stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska , and in a shocking twist, the girls learn live while recording that activist Charlie Kirk had been shot. (This episode was recorded before news brok...