The Black Girl in CLE

The Auto Show is back in Cleveland! Sam Pierce from Renegade Soul sits down with Shana to talk about their favorite cars and experiences Auto Show at this year's auto show

Shana sits down and talks about food and The Taste of Black Cleveland with Pat Bennett of Pat's Granola and the CLE Food Stories Podcast. Follow Pat on Facebook , and Instagram at @Patgranola

As an entrepreneur, there is always something to learn or to improve.  Shana continues her conversation with James Muhammad , owner of Capo Steaks in Glevenville about books he recommends and so much more. 

Happy New Year! Shana sat down with James Muhammad, owner of Capo Steaks, to talk about the real grit and grind behind entrepreneurship.

Advocate, Social Worker, Physical Trainer and more Season 3 starts with a sit down with Sam Pierce, founder of Renegade Soul and the Christyan and Jayden Project.  She Sam talks about her road to recovery after losing a set of twins and how fitness helped her along her journey to healing. Learn more about Sam at https://www.renegadesoul216.com/ or learn more about her work with infant loss or...

Founded in 1915 Karamu House has been a pillar in the African American community both locally and nationally. Shana and Asia sat down with COO of Karamu House to talk about the history, future and impact Karamu has had on the arts community

This episode Asia brings out her fave sista, and best friend Miss Cocoa Camille. They discuss everything we did for our Hot Girl Summer, getting to the bag, women taking over the rap game and being un-problematic hotties.

Poetry has always been a language of love, expression and relief. It causes the wells to spring forth from our hearts. Today the Smith’s are drawing us to a deeper depth of what that looks, sounds and feels like.  Follow the Smith's at @smith_loveties on Instagram or check out their website.   Follow our host Asia at @asian_chow on Instagram

Kind of a cross-over, kind of a take over? Meet and welcome Asia our newest member to the Black Girl family

What started as 2 co-workers who enjoy wine, became one of Cleveland's newest businesses.  April and Channez tell us all about their company the  Dancing Birds Wine Tours.  1 bus, 3 Wineries, 5 hours, snacks, raffle prizes and lots of laughs.  Find out where they'll be next in this episode. Follow Black Girl in the CLE at www. BlackgirlinCLE.com and @blackgirlincle on Facebook...

Calling all Girl Bosses! We're talking about business hacks for women of color to...."spring" them forward to the head of the class.  Shana is joined by Gloria Ware and Anne Richie in a continued conversation from our Reading and Riesling book club.  The topic? Unlocking the keys to success in Nathalie Molina Niño's book Leap Frog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs .  This...

Looking to re-energize her life Shana signed up for business coaching from a guy on Instagram.  After being transformed and getting insight on what's been holding her back she was able to focus and overcome her obstacles.  In this episode Shana talks with her Breakthrough Coach Nando Rodriguez about relationships, career and life situations that can be changed from the investment of work...

This week Shana sits down with Tiffany and LaShawn from Pretty Ash a local women's only cigar group. They talk about cigar culture, meeting men, and choosing the cigar lounge over the bar.  Each of “the ladies” tell you about their first cigar experience, picks for a 1st cigar and how to stop your hair from smelling like smoke.  Lots of laughs and tips on this one.  CW: May contain...

In this episode Shana takes to Luka Black, local artist and drag queen.  Luka tells Shana about the creation and transition to becoming  Kimmy Kartaja.  Luka also talks about supporting local artist, the discrimination experienced by women,  Blacks or any minority, and gays and how it feels to carry the weight of the discrimination of all 3.    A conversation in findi...

From wanting "a hot fudge sundae that wasn't disappointing, " to vending at one of our pop-up shops and now being in local stores, and on television with her products.  Shana sits down with Kelli Arndt the CEO of OH Fuudge.

What started out as a person to know interview became a lesson and chat about the early days of entrepreneurship. Shana sat down with Wendy Horn the founder of Locality.   The two discussed how Locality started, how mindset can get in the way of success, the decision of needing a website or business social media and the value of undergoing business coaching.   Wendy shares her story...

“No, It’s an artist doing a piece of work” Bella Sin tells us how skipping school to go to the library put her on the path to burlesque... In this Bella from Cleveland Burlesque,  helps us understand the art of burlesque, clear up some misconceptions about burlesque and has a scholarship opportunity for those wanting to learn more. Along the way she drops so many nuggets about loving our...

Shana talks with new Clevelander, Clem Marshall producer of the Refined Festival and the Ohio Mead Festival. Learn more about the festival and find out what she likes about Cleveland. Refined takes place Cleveland February 24th at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds (yes it's inside) Find out what else is happening in Cleveland by signing up for our weekly events newsletter or checking out our site.

Could you make it in Cleveland without a car?  In this episode Shana speaks with long time mass transit user and Karamu actor Devon Settles Jr.  What was meant to be a discussion on the ups,  downs and pain points of depending on RTA because a conversation became an upbeat and positive look at our transit system, customer service and the RTA drivers and what's good in Cleveland.&nbs...

The 1st episode of the new format! Shana talks with Tech Diva Denise Williams about the recent Blockland conference in Cleveland. What does being a blockchain hub mean for Clevelanders, what is blockchain and trying to understand it all. Plus talk about bitcoin. More discussion and Shana's ongoing attempt to understand from the post Cleveland to Blockland on Black Girl in the CLE.