What She Grows Through: Empowering Discussions for the Black Woman

In this episode of What She Grows Through , I'm sitting with a truth a lot of us don't slow down long enough to name, how our environment is shaping our emotions, our nervous system, and the way we show up every day. I'm sharing this from lived experience as a Black woman, mother, and a creative who spent years thinking I was just tired or overwhelmed, when really my body was responding to spaces...

What Being HER Now Actually Looks Like This episode is a real-time reflection on what being HER now actually looks like in my life. Not the polished version or a highlight reel, but the grounded becoming that's happening in between the big moments. I'm sharing where I am right now as a Black woman, a mother, a storyteller, and an entrepreneur who's choosing alignment over survival, intention over...

Hey sis, it's your girl Shanell Lamere, and whew… we made it to Episode 50 of What She Grows Through ! This one is personal. Real personal! Because if you're anything like me, you've had moments where your mind feels too full — spinning with ideas, worries, what-ifs, and everything in between. This episode is for the overthinker. The woman who's holding so much—dreams, responsibilities, hopes—and...

Sis, let's talk about it—how many of us were taught that love meant  sacrifice ? That to be loved, we had to give until there was nothing left? In this episode, we're unlearning those old narratives and redefining love on our own terms. Through my own journey, I've come to realize that love is not struggle. Love is not something we have to earn. Love is care, commitment, reciprocity, and it starts...

What if the secret to discovering your authentic self is actually found in stillness? Welcome back to "What She Grows Through," where today we're slowing down to truly understand what drives us. Life's relentless pace and the endless hustle can drown out our inner voices, but in this episode, we're taking a moment to just breathe and reflect. Growing up in a single-parent household, the concept of...

What's up Beautiful! Welcome back to What She Grows Through . Today's episode is one I know so many of us can relate to— The Fear of Success. Whew, this one has been hitting me hard lately as I've been going through some major growth. We all have big dreams, but sometimes, right when we're close to achieving them, there's something inside that holds us back. It's not always the fear of failure......

Hey, Beautiful people! Are you all set to tap into that growth mindset vibe and shine bright in 2024? Come chill with me as we give a big shout-out to the strength and unstoppable spirit of Black women, diving deep into the journey of transformation this new year promises. We're chatting about starting each day fresh, keeping our minds and bodies right, and the importance of keeping that curiosity...

What's up, Beautiful souls! 🌼 Step into our space for an episode infused with the warmth of summer, where we journey through joy, self-love, and the art of well-being. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the radiant Pia Thompson, whose path has been as dynamic as it's been inspiring. From a writer and speaker to a home therapist and well-being coach, Pia has been on a transformative voyage, a...

What's up Beautiful! I'm excited to sprinkle a little more sunshine on our Self-Care Summer Series. As we soak all the way in the warmth of these golden days, let's deep dive into a realm that touches the very core of our existence as Black and Brown women: embracing the art of well-being and nurturing those boundaries. In episode 44, I have the honor of sharing a space with the radiant Latoya De'...

Hey Beautiful souls! Dive into this episode of our Self-care Summer Series, crafted especially with the resilient Black woman in mind. 🌻 Let's journey together, touching on the raw truths of mental health, self-care, and the powerful magic of self-love. Picture a world where our struggles are simply bridges to our triumphs and where we, as Black women, redefine beauty and success on our terms. Ex...

What's up Beautiful! Welcome to another enriching episode of our Self-Care Summer Series on the "What She Grows Through" podcast. Today, we're blessed to have the fashion designer and entrepreneur, Passion, sharing her inspiring journey of self-discovery and growth. Passion is a testament to resilience. Her years in the challenging yet rewarding world of entrepreneurship and fashion have gifted he...

What's up Beautiful and welcome to episode 41 of my personal journey of June, a special chapter in the show, 'What She Grows Through'. As this month comes to an end, let's take a moment to pause, reflect on our journey, and to cherish the victories, lessons, and growth that have graced us along the way. As a Black woman journeying through life's experiences, I've learned the importance of reflecti...

Join us for an empowering conversation with Erikka Grayson, a multifaceted woman who is a mother of three, full-time employee, co-founder and CEO of Avan Zoe Clothing, and founder and CEO of Bomb Moms. Listen in as we discuss Erikka's journey of discovering self-awareness and reclaiming her identity after getting married and moving to Pittsburgh. Erikka shares her inspiring story of resilience and...

In this empowering episode of 'What She Grows Through,' we dive into the remarkable story of Larissa Lane, a close friend and an extraordinary woman who has transformed her journey from self-doubt into award-winning success. Larissa's story is a testament to the strength, resilience, and limitless potential that resides within each of us. As we navigate through her experiences, we unravel insights...

Hey, Beautiful people! In this episode of 'What She Grows Through,' we're focusing on 'Blooming Where You're Planted: Achieving Happiness and Fulfillment through Practical Steps.' As we embrace the rejuvenating energy of Spring, let's come together to explore how we can flourish right where we are. We'll discuss the power of self-care, setting achievable goals, and embracing our authentic selves a...

Join me in this soul-stirring episode of 'What She Grows Through' as I sit down with the phenomenal So Zu Be, author of the transformative book series 'Survival.' Together, we explore the power of self-care, healing from generational traumas, and embracing our authentic selves to thrive as black women in today's world. Be prepared to feel uplifted, empowered, and inspired by So Zu Be's story, and...

Tune into Episode 36 of the What She Grows Through Podcast on Growing into your future self. Host Shanell Lamere discusses the power of desire, and how it can help one become the person they want to be. She recommends reading the book Personality Isn't Permanent and getting clear on what you want in life. To help with this, she provides a journal prompt exercise to help guide us to desire our futu...

Tune in to episode 35 of the What She Grows Through Podcast as Host Shanell Lamere and special guest Whitney Magumba connect and discuss their journey through entrepreneurship, goals for the coming year, and how they are creating a unique space for other like-minded women entrepreneurs in their upcoming Women's Entrepreneur Luncheon in the city of Pittsburgh, PA. Of course, entrepreneurship comes...

The year 2023 has finally come, which most call "The Devine 7". As we begin a fresh start with accomplishing our dreams I want to remind you Beautiful just how dope your mind is.  This is the year of aligning with our body, mind, and spirit. To do this, the first step is creating what we want out of life... OUR VISION! Tune into episode 34 as I give you the gems on how you can begin creating a vis...

Tune into Episode 33 of the What She Grows Through Podcast as Shanell Lamere shares gems picked up along the way in hopes of empowering her audience to begin living in the moment and being mindful of the beautiful things surrounding us.  In this episode, 5 ideas to consider being mindful of not letting pass you by! Tune into Episode 32: Why Do We Lose Our Sense of Wonder? How "Reality" Tore Us Up...

Hey Beautiful! Tune into the latest episode of the What She Grows Through Podcast. The last two I shared were with some dope women sharing their stories. If you haven't here are the links here Episode 31: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Real Life with Dricka Carter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-she-grows-through-empowering-discussions-for-the/id1539705827?i=1000582701842 Episode 30: Conn...

Tune into the latest episode of the WSGT Podcast where Dricka Carter, dope entrepreneur, mommy, and so many other titles lol discuss the importance of balancing your life with entrepreneurship and everything in between. I got to pick her brain and learned so much about this self-discovery journey… Whew! Having conversations like these with other Black Women and Mamas is when you get it, you feel s...

Hey Beautiful, I have a special episode for you today as Coach Promise and I talk, pour into and align with one another. Coach was able to share her story and how she's continuing to grow through her journey toward wholeness. Coach Promise is an author, speaker, life transformation coach and so much more. Tune in on our episode and head over to YouTube for our visual!   You can learn more about ou...

In this episode, I talk about the psychological way we grow through Growing Pains. Just as physical growth causes physical discomfort, personal growth does just that too can cause phycological discomfort. The thing is though, "without pain, there can't be no growth". I go into depth on a few of my growing pains as gems on how you can push through yours as well! Remember, growing pains prepare you...

In episodes 26 and 27 of the Confidence series, I shared the importance of building confidence, why we lack confidence in the first place in certain areas of our lives as well as how we can begin using the confidence cycle to get good at doing anything… if we apply the skills… Many Black Women including me tend to get stuck aspiring to be confident in areas that challenge us the most… You know, th...