Sherley's Show

Parenting has never been easy. Every generation faces new challenges, new fears, and new questions about how to raise children into kind, responsible adults. But today's parents are navigating something previous generations never had to experience: raising children in a world where technology is always within arm's reach. From TikTok and YouTube to gaming platforms, messaging apps, and artificial...

There are certain words that can completely change the direction of a conversation. Submission is one of them. The moment the word enters the room, people tend to have a reaction. Some people immediately become defensive. Others become curious. Some view it as a beautiful part of a healthy relationship, while others see it as outdated, controlling, or even dangerous. What fascinates me about the w...

Family baggage is one of those things that most of us don't realize we're carrying until we're older. When we're children, our family dynamics simply feel normal. The way our parents communicate. The way conflict is handled. The expectations placed on us. The things we're allowed to talk about and the things we're taught to keep quiet. We don't stop to question any of it because it's all we've eve...

The Foundation of a Healthy Relationship Relationships are hard. And I don't say that negatively, I say it honestly. I think social media has made relationships look polished, effortless, romantic, and perfectly put together all the time. But after being with my partner for 28 years, I can confidently say that healthy relationships are built through work, growth, grace, communication, and a whole...

Dating in 2025 honestly feels overwhelming. Everywhere you look, social media is telling people what relationships should look like, what a "real man" should provide, what a "soft life" is supposed to be, and what women or men should expect financially before a relationship even begins. As someone who has been in a relationship for 28 years, I know our generation dated very differently. We didn't...

There's a certain kind of exhaustion that comes not from the first heartbreak, but from the one that feels familiar. The kind where you don't just feel pain… you recognize it. When we left off, the conversation was still raw. The emotions were still fresh. But something subtle had shifted in the weeks that followed. Not clarity, not resolution, but a different kind of awareness. Because when you'r...

There are certain conversations that don't come easily. Not because we don't have the words, but because the words carry weight. This is one of those conversations. Infidelity is something that often gets reduced to a single moment, a mistake, a betrayal, a line crossed. But what we don't talk about enough is what happens when it isn't just once. What happens when it becomes a pattern? When forgiv...

The Risk Beneath the Role Raising a child you didn't create requires a quiet kind of courage. You're choosing to show up consistently, emotionally, physically, sometimes financially, without the built-in certainty that biology tends to provide. There's no guarantee of how you'll be seen or remembered. And there may come a moment, especially in the teenage years, where that child reminds you, "you'...

Cancel culture, boundaries, and healthy conflict Disagreement is a natural and unavoidable part of any relationship. Whether in friendships, dating, family, or even the workplace, differing opinions are bound to arise. However, in today's culture, disagreement often leads to something more immediate. What's commonly referred to as cancel culture has expanded beyond public figures and into everyday...

Six core pillars, real-life lessons, and the habits that build longevity Long-term relationships aren't sustained by luck or constant "good vibes." They last because two people choose to keep building, through growth, setbacks, and seasons that test the connection. In this episode of Sherley's Show, Sherley and Kalief reflect on what has helped them maintain a relationship approaching three decade...

Some people talk to their friends every single day. Some people go months without checking in and then pick up like nothing happened. And honestly? Both can be healthy, as long as everyone's on the same page. In this episode, Kira and I sat down to talk about friendships: what we expect, what we don't, what we've learned, and why "being a good friend" doesn't always look like constant communicatio...

This episode was different. Instead of a "topic," Kalief and I sat down and asked each other real questions, about love, mistakes, growth, and where we're headed next. No script. No filters. Just honesty. And somewhere between the jokes, side comments, and laughs, we were reminded why we're still here after 28 years. Our Biggest Strength One thing we both agreed on: We stand together. Even when we...

Welcome back to Sherley's Show, this is the space where we talk honestly about relationships, obstacles, and what it actually takes to rise strong through real life experiences. Today's episode was different. Instead of sharing a personal story or answering a listener's question, Kira and I sat down to talk about the Netflix documentary Ashley Madison Sex Lies and Scandal. I discovered this show t...

*New name is Sherley's Show some older recorded videos you will hear Femme Parler Podcast as changes are still taking place* Live your life without consequences. Not in a reckless way, but in a real way. Because you never know where you are going, and if someone has something to say about how you choose to live, that is their judgment. Not your burden. Be who you want to be to the best of your abi...

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026. I can't believe how fast time has moved, but I'm genuinely excited about where The Sherley Show is headed this year. If you watched my last introduction video, you already know why I needed to step away for a bit. That pause wasn't random, it was something I needed in order to gather my thoughts, get my mind right, and come back feeling clear and grounded.

Welcome back to Sherley's Show. If you've been wondering where I've been, what's been happening behind the scenes, or what's next, this post is your official update. It's been a minute, and for good reason. Over the last few years, life has shifted in ways I never expected. In November of 2022, I lost my brother. Six weeks later, I lost my aunt. Those losses changed everything for me, personally,...

In this episode, Sherley speaks with Personal Branding and Online Business Coach, Darlene Hawley. As a teen mom, Darlene had to grow up very quickly. Things were steady for awhile but steady does not equal fulfilled. Then, losing her mother, catapulted Darlene in a new direction. She knew that the imbalance of retail management and motherhood had been unhealthy for awhile. But it wasn't until the...

In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Leadership, Communication, and Business Coach, Kim Boudreau Smith. After falling asleep while driving at an intersection, Kim knew she needed to make a change. A life change. Running on autopilot, she was a bit lost, shall we say. From working in the fitness world to working in the corporate space, Kim had to figure out some things. That included fi...

In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Disability Advocate, Kellina Powell. Through her experiences as a deaf individual, Kellina was inspired to develop a program that specializes in building self esteem for young adults with disabilities. In this discussion, Kellina walks us through the moment that she and her family realized she was deaf, her and her family getting used to life as a y...

In this episode, Sherley speaks with Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Debi Silber and Founder of PBT® (Post Betrayal Transformation®) Institute. Dr. Debi has studied betrayal and made healing from betrayal her profession. Featured on TedX, CBS, Glamour, SELF, WebMD, and more, Dr. Debi means business and she wants you to know it. What holds us back? What helps us heal? Why is betrayal traumatic? How do w...

In this episode, Sherley speaks with Feng Shui Designer and Clutter Expert, Krystal Holm. Krystal is on a mission to empower women to declutter their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. First, Krystal walks us through her own life journey which includes living in a home full of abuse, racism, misogyny, narcissism, and more negative energy. Then, Krystal walks us through moving out after h...

In this episode, Sherley speaks to Flight Attendant Sarah who has a Doctorate in clinical occupational therapy. It's quite fascinating learning about the different roles of an occupational therapist, especially as Sarah uses her experience as an accessibility coordinator. And that's just the beginning! Next, Sarah shares anecdotes of disability advocacy, the importance of eliminating inspiration p...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is 988 if you or someone you know needs help. In this episode, Sherley speaks to Travel CNA, Syaisha Alexander about her past, present, and future. First, we learn about Syaisha's youth which includes but is not limited to an abusive relationship in high school that lasted for almost ten years and a three mon...

Disclaimer: This episode talks about relationships under the umbrella of traditional heterosexual relationships and expectations.  In this episode of Femme Parler Advice Time, Sherley and Kalief have a very lively conversation about setting boundaries in relationships with friends of the opposite sex. The two are complete opposites here which sparks a very enthusiastic discussion about respect, mi...

Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is mentioned. In this episode of Femme Parler Podcast, Sherley is in conversation with High Performance Coach and Co-Founder of Elevitality, Lillian Victoria Ng. A former Entertainment Executive and married by 30 years old, Lillian thought she had it all. But it wasn't until she hit rock bottom and had to really face her fears that she realized what wasn't in harmony....