We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on EP 202 - Let's Talk About Sex Baby! In this episode, we talked sex with guest Rashida Ahmed of For The Love Of Yoni . We're tackling how to embrace your sexuality and how to tell your partner EXACTLY what you want! Episode Resources: For The Love Of Yoni Rashida Ahmed's Instagram ______________________________________________________ Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified with...
Apr 28, 2021•17 min
Ever wish you could know exactly what he was thinking? Would you like to have a man's perspective from time to time? Is there a situation you could've used some male intuition in? It's no secret that men and women often THINK and COMMUNICATE differently. In this episode, we have special guest husbands Brandon (Shara's husband) and Rajesh who was on a Season 1 episode with his wife. We're getting their opinions on why it takes so long for men to decide on marriage, how they really feel abou...
Apr 21, 2021•52 min
We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on EP 214 - Special Child, Special Mom. In this episode, we talked with Kacey Dangerfield, aka Kay Alex, who is transparent about her journey with her autistic son, Zander. Kacey gives us great insight into why it's important to get an early diagnosis if you think your child may be special needs and why more Black and brown moms need to open up about the reality of having a special needs...
Apr 14, 2021•13 min
How do you feel about raising black and brown sons in today's society? The harsh reality is the world we live in is not safe for black and brown men. Unfortunately, the color of their skin is an automatic strike against them. Are you fearful for your sons future? What are you doing to prepare them for life in this world as a man of color? Today, we are joined by two very special guests and dads. We're discussing our hopes, fears, and dreams for raising our black and brown sons in today's s...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min
We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on EP 221 - Italian Excursion. In this episode we talked with Anna Savino about what it's like owning a tour business during a global pandemic and the difference in raising children in Italy. Episode Resources: You can follow Anna on Facebook and Instagram . ______________________________________________________ Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified with the newest episodes! Don...
Mar 31, 2021•15 min
𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱. As mothers and wives, we often put the needs of our children and spouse first. However, we have to take care of ourselves to thrive as mothers and wives. We can't pour into our family and friends if we're pouring from an empty cup. A lot of the times we may feel bad for taking time for ourselves but in reality, if we don't we can't be our best selves. In this episode, we're talking with guest Treanna Neufville...
Mar 24, 2021•55 min
We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on EP 204 - Putting In That Work ! In this episode, we talked resetting our marriage expectations with Leasha Ogle, founder of This Thing Called Wife. Leasha is sharing the lessons she's learned after changing her outlook on her own marriage and giving us tools to navigate being a wife! Episode Resources: This Thing Called Wife ______________________________________________________ Like ...
Mar 17, 2021•15 min•Ep. 229
Unfortunately, many parents among us have endured childhood trauma. Though many have been able to move on with their lives, becoming parents themselves can be triggering. Parenting is hard, but parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma can be extremely difficult and terrifying. We were super excited to chat with Lonnetta "Lonnie" Grant of Lonnie Enterprises and Dynasty Institute ! Lonnie is a childhood trauma survivor and the author of "Beauty After Broken". Beauty After Broken was birth...
Mar 10, 2021•41 min
We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on EP 222 - Fighting For Our Lives ! In that episode, we tackled the important issue of advocating for yourself and your health. We get it...standing up to doctors or other medical professionals can sometimes be intimidating. But there is no one that cares more about your health than you do so we've found some techniques to help make sure you're being heard. Episode Resources: Doctors In...
Mar 03, 2021•15 min
Make sure the little ones are in a different room when you play this episode! We're talking all about cursing - should women (and especially moms) do it? Some people think it is unbecoming of a woman to throw out a f-bomb every now and then. What about the thought that only uneducated people curse (because they don't know other words). With two master degrees over here, we know that's not true! Is cursing only a "privilege" for men or women without kids? In this episode we're discussing our tho...
Feb 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 226
We've made it to our Season 2 finale and this week is a continuation of our conversation from EP 224 - Raising Kings Part I. Being mothers of Black and brown sons is not for the faint of heart. While there's a constant worry about the world we're raising our boys in, we're also trying to find a balance to make sure they aren't raised in fear. In our final episode of Season 2, we're talking about our own thoughts when we found out we were having sons and our hopes and dreams for our boys' futures...
Feb 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 225
How do you feel about raising black and brown sons in today's society? The harsh reality is the world we live in is not safe for black and brown men. Unfortunately, the color of their skin is an automatic strike against them. Are you fearful for your sons future? What are you doing to prepare them for life in this world as a man of color? Today, we are joined by two very special guests and dads. We're discussing our hopes, fears, and dreams for raising our black and brown sons in today's s...
Feb 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 224
Shara and Sasha are both lucky enough to have a choice when it comes to sending their boys to school. We both recognize that having that choice is an immense privilege. Some parents make huge sacrifices to get their kids into better schools, both public and private. Either by moving to more expensive districts or choosing pricey private schools. Today, we are discussing the options we have for our children. Private School vs. Public School. Which is the better option for your family, budget, an...
Feb 03, 2021•49 min•Ep. 223
Did you know that doctors listen to their patients for an average of just 11 seconds before interrupting them? If you were dealing with pain or an ailment for weeks, is 11 seconds enough time to explain your symptoms and express your concerns? Of course not!⠀ ⠀ In this week's episode, we're tackling the important issue of advocating for yourself and your health. We get it...standing up to doctors or other medical professionals can sometimes be intimidating. But there is no one that cares more...
Jan 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 222
We're on our way to Italy...in our minds of course because it's still a pandemic! Of course, we both love wine so we were ecstatic when we got the chance to talk to our special guest this week - Anna Savino . Anna is originally from Napa, California but has lived in the Piedmont region of Italy since 2005. Her love for the region—and especially the wines of Barolo & Barbaresco—has led to a career in food and wine guiding with her companies Italianna Tours and Barolo Wine Club . She specializ...
Jan 20, 2021•58 min•Ep. 221
It's a new year and it's been off to a rocky start...BUT good news - we are still the same Sasha & Shara! Are you into goal setting? Do you choose a work of the year? How do you use your word throughout the year? In today's episode, we're discussing goal setting, planners, and vision boards. We're not really into resolutions but we do set intentions and there's definitely a path we see ourselves on. ______________________________________________________ Like what you heard? Subscribe to get ...
Jan 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 220
We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Swirl and Sip Podcast! Can you believe it's been an entire year?! In the midst of a pandemic, we start a podcast and are only a few episodes away from the end of our second season. We are so grateful for all of our listeners, new and old. Today, we are reminiscing about how we got started, and what we have in store for the future of Swirl & Sip. ______________________________________________________ Like what you heard? Subscribe to g...
Jan 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 219
While Shara and I are both boy moms, we have both been teen girls...and whew! Our mommas had a hard time. When you were a teen, were you able to confide in your mother? Go to her for advice? In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Aleeka, The Safe Space Curator and diving into why girls do not talk to their moms, and how mothers can create safe spaces to have conversations with their daughters. Aleeka Moody aka Ms. Aleeka began her work with children about 10 years ago, as a...
Dec 30, 2020•47 min•Ep. 218
We've made it to our first Christmas episode and we're decking the halls! Christmas is a special time of year and of course, every family has their own traditions and celebrations. In this episode, we're talking about how we celebrate the holidays and the type of traditions we hope to carry on in our own families. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Sasha & Shara! ______________________________________________________ Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified with the newest episo...
Dec 23, 2020•51 min•Ep. 217
It's been said that maintaining friendships with other women can be quite difficult. Unfortunately, there may be a time or two that you have a conflict with a female friend. Some friendships come to an end for one reason or another while others are meant to stand the test of time. In this episode, we're chatting with the last member of our #WineNight Crew, Alisa of Cosmo Crush about how we fix conflicts among friends. You've heard Shara and Sasha mention Lisa as their go-to hair stylist, but Lis...
Dec 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 216
Were you made fun of for having bucked teeth? Being 'too" dark-skinned? Flat-chested? The list goes on. Kids can be cruel. Fortunately, we were able to embrace what we perceived to be flawed...however, there are times when certain insecurities creep up. In this episode, we dug deep and discussed childhood insecurities and how we grew from them. Though everyone encounters some kind of insecurity in life, women seem to be more vulnerable to them. We are talking about loving ourselves an...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 215
It's time to break the silence about your kids with disabilities. If more women-of-color spoke up about their special needs children, so many others would not feel alone. The black and brown special needs community needs more visibility. Don't be afraid to "label" your child as special needs. That "label" can get you access to the support and resources that you both need. In this episode, we're talking with Kacey Dangerfield, aka Kay Alex, who is transparent about her journey with her autist...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 214
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Whether you've been with your partner for 2 years or 10, it's important to keep things fresh and new. You guessed it! This week, we are talking about heating things up in the bedroom with guest Rashida Ahmed of For The Love Of Yoni . Rashida Ahmed, is a regionally recognized sex educator and coach, and the owner For The Love Of Yoni . Rashia has been helping to empower women all over the world shed their ...
Nov 25, 2020•56 min•Ep. 213
Have you slacked off on your fitness regimen since COVID started? Are you worried about gaining weight during the Holiday season? In the past several months, it has been EXTRA difficult to focus on fitness and healthy eating. With all of the added stress and responsibilities of our new normal, meal prepping and morning workouts have fallen by the wayside. ✋🏽Raise your hand if you gain weight during the holidays and make a New Years resolution to get it right, get it tight. No shame. ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 212
𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝘄𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱. As mothers and wives, we often put the needs of our children and spouse first. However, we have to take care of ourselves to thrive as mothers and wives. We can't pour into our family and friends if we're pouring from an empty cup. A lot of the times we may feel bad for taking time for ourselves but in reality, if we don't we can't be our best selves. In this episode, we're talking with guest Treanna Neufville...
Nov 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 211
What role does social media play in your relationship? Do you and your spouse post one another on social media? Has social media ever caused any issues in your relationship? Most people post the best moments of their lives on social media. It looks like they have the perfect relationship. If you wouldn't post your drama on social media, keep in mind these "perfect couples" are doing the same. In this episode, we are talking about social media and the effect they can have on our relatio...
Nov 04, 2020•51 min•Ep. 210
Unfortunately, many parents among us have endured childhood trauma. Though many have been able to move on with their lives, becoming parents themselves can be triggering. Parenting is hard, but parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma can be extremely difficult and terrifying. We were super excited to chat with Lonnetta "Lonnie" Grant of Lonnie Enterprises and Dynasty Institute ! Lonnie is a childhood trauma survivor and the author of "Beauty After Broken". Beauty After Broken was birth...
Oct 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 209
Your favorite Swirl & Sip Podcast hosts are both 𝗛𝗕𝗖𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘! Proud graduates of North Carolina A&T State University and Bowie State University we both loved our schools and the amazing experience of getting to experience higher education surrounded by Black and Brown people achieving great things! In this episode we are talking about our HBCU experiences, why we chose to attend HBCU's, and the stark different between northern and southern historically black colleges and universit...
Oct 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 208
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔... Mom, Wife, or Business Woman. Unfortunately, many of us have lost ourselves in motherhood or wifehood. The relentless pressures of marriage and motherhood do not allow much time to nurture a personal identity. It's also difficult to be yourself in the professional world. In this episode we are talking to Lindsay Tramel-Jones, wife, mom, soldier, and entrepreneur. Lindsay is the owner of Organized Chaos Design Co . and shares how s...
Oct 14, 2020•39 min•Ep. 207
Have you done one of those Ancestry DNA tests? Do you know where you 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 came from? How far back on your family tree have you gone? Do you plan on teaching your children about your own personal heritage and history (or even learning more about it yourself)? 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼. They teach a very high level of "Black History" but it goes a lot deeper than that. In this episode, we are talking ab...
Oct 07, 2020•52 min•Ep. 206
