SHE WELL READ

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the tenth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the ninth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, "Self-Care is not a Candle and Therapy is not a notebook. How we are Doing the Most and the Absolute Least at the Same Damn Time." *TRIGGER WARNING, we talk a lot about mental health struggles today* Phoebe shares with us her thoughts on the new age outlook of sel...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the ninth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the eight essay of PDSOMBIYOC, "Bish What?! That's English?! The Tale of an American Dating a Brit." Phoebe talk's about all of the unique perspectives and differences that come with dating someone from a different culture than your own. Tune in and share with a friend! Episode Mentions-  Disco...

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another special edition minisode! On today's episode we speak with Birmingham, AL native Javacia Harris Bowser. She is a breast cancer survivor and author of the essay collection Find Your Way Back: How to Write Your Way Through Anything. We discuss her journey with breast cancer, her work with the See Jane Write organization, and of course her new book! Tune in f...

Boo! We're back from the dead with another scary story!! Well Read Baddies, hold onto your covers and get your flashlights out. This time, Alana reads "Lacrimosa" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Happy halloweek!  Full story- https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/lacrimosa/ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Twitter: https:...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the eighth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the seventh essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “We Don't Need Another White Savior.” We dissect the many ways we have dealt with the "white savior complex" and look to Phoebe for her comedic take on a topic that is a lot less than funny.  Bham content creator - https://www.tiktok.com/@sanaztafazoli?_t=8WovB...

Boo! We're live from the SHE WELL READ Haunted House telling scary stories!! Well Read Baddies, hold onto your covers and get your flashlights out. This time, Samra reads "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston. Stay tuned for more or maybe we'll ghost... WHooooo knowWWSSS? ;)   Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Twitter: https://...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the seventh episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the sixth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes.” We discuss all of the phoebe-isms aka all of her opinions and wisdoms that she follows. Also, how we all have our own guiding priniciples in life and for everyone should include not sitting on your bed in you...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the sixth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the fifth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “Black Girl, Will Travel.” We join Phoebe on her adventures around the globe and learn why it’s so important to take a leap of faith… especially in the midst of fear. Travel book- https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRuWtYYr/; https://bookshop.org/lists/next-on-our-lists-to...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fifth episode of season 3!!! On today's episode, we are discussing the fourth essay of Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes "#Quaranbae". Phoebe tells us all about how quarantining with British baekoff went and a very pivotal moment in their relationship aka #Poopgate2020. Be sure to tune in and share with a friend!  Season 3 Partners and Affilia...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fourth episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the third essay of Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes titled "Guide to Being a Boss from Someone Who Has Been Building a Mini Empire for the Past Two Years and Counting". We kiki about the black girl magic at the emmy's, spotify audio books, and close out the coffee break with Lan...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the third episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the second essay of Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes titled Yes, I Have Free Time Because I Don't Have Kids. We talk about some social media controversies floating around right now, the perception of modern day womanhood, and making the choice to not have kids. Be sure to tune in...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the second episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the intro esssay of  Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes titled 2020 Was Gonna Be My Year! (LOL) . We talk about what our own expectations of what 2020 was going to be vs the reality, long distance dating, and looking forward to years to come. Be sure to tune in and share with a fr...

Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the first episode of season 3!!! We're so excited to get started with this seasons book "Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes" by Phoebe Robinson. On today's episode we discuss the potential life shift Samra's currently experiencing, student loans (THANKS JOE!), and some info about this seasons author Phoebe! Be sure to tune in and share with a frien...

Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the LAST episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Lana and Samra discuss a recent tik tok that we can all relate to a little too much, bama rush tok, and an urn, a vagina, and a uterus oh my?! Tune in to hear all of the updates! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shew...

Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the third episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Alana gives us her take on what she's read so far of "Where the Crawdads Sing" and shares one of her favorite clips from the episode titled "In the Thick of Things at JCPenny" from last season. Lana and Samra also discuss back to school szn and all of the current controversies...

Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the second episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Samra gives us her take on the new show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" (spoiler warning) having read the book in high school. In addition, she shares one of her favorite clips from the episode "What Business?" from last season. Lana and Samra also go down memory lane of old sho...

Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the first episode to kick off our official countdown to season 3! Hear some updates on Sam and Lana's lives, new season updates, a limited edition merch drop, and BEYONCE?! We love to see it all! Tune in and share with a friend! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail...

On today's episode, we are continuing our #black365 campaign with special guest Dr. Annise Mabry. We talk about all things love, life, and what it looks like to be an ally in the LGBTQ+ community. You don't want to miss this empowering conversation! https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellreadQA@gma...

On today's episode, we interview photographer Hyelim Cho Stockard of the What The F-Stop podcast. We discuss her experiences as a photographer and podcaster in relation to her ethnicity as an Asian American. Tune in to hear her share her inspiring journey from student to novice photographer! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellreadQ...

Hey SWR fam! We're back again with another Black365 episode. On today's show, we sit down and talk with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, AL. Tune in to hear about Mayor Woodfin's passion for the city and some of his favorite places around town!  https://bookshop.org/lists/black365 We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellreadQA@gmail...

Hey SWR listeners, Samra and Lana here just checking in! On this episode, we give you some insights on what's been going on since you last heard from us. We give you the tea on some personal life updates and announcements about season 3! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellreadQA@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Po...

What's up SWR fam! We're back again with another #Black365 episode. On today's show, we sit down and talk with the author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, Joya Goffney. Tune in to hear about her upcoming release and how she got started as a young, black author.  https://bookshop.org/lists/black365 We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellr...

We're coming in HOT with another special edition episode of our #Black365 campaign with special guest, Damona Hoffman! Damona is the host of the Dates and Mates Podcast and answers our questions on dating and relationships in today's society. Get ready for some serious mic drop moments and major exclusives!  https://bookshop.org/lists/black365 https://damonahoffman.com/ We can’t wait to hear from...

Happy Monday fam! On today's special edition episode, we sit down and talk with Chisa Pennix-Brown from the Real Ass Affirmations podcast. Fair warning to you listeners because in this episode we're getting REAL, ok?! Tune in and share with a friend! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellreadQA@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom...

Happy Vday lovers! On todays special edition episode, we kick off our new #Black365 campaign. With this program, we intend to magnify black voices throughout the year and not just black history month. Today's guest is Aaliyah Taylor who is the founder and designer of Exalting in Beauty and will be talking about all things beauty!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices