Podcasts by Swirl

Positive Parenting from 2021-06-16T08:00

As a parent, it can be draining to deal with our kids' frustration, emotions, and energy. But have you ever considered that they act out because they do not have the words or reasoning to e...

Blended to Perfection from 2021-06-09T02:00

A family embodies many things, but it doesn't always have to be blood... Did you marry someone with kids? Maybe you both came into a relationship with kids of your own? Or perhaps you adopt...

Embracing Ambition from 2021-06-02T02:00

Question: What does ambition look like to you? There used to come a time that if you had children, you had to give up your career and stay at home and raise your family.  But today, we think tha...

"Super"First Born from 2021-05-26T02:00

Does your birth order say anything about who you are as a person? Most of us have heard the theory that the order in which you are born, impacts your personality as a child and well into adultho...

Wellness Redefined from 2021-05-19T02:00

What if we told you that "wellness" as we all know it is a lie?!

What is your health made up of? Goals on your Fitbit? Eliminating carbs from your diet? Good test results from...

When The Dust Settles from 2021-05-12T02:00

The 4th trimester is the transitional period between birth and 12 weeks postpartum. It is a time of great physical and emotional change as your baby adjusts to the world, and you adjust to life ...

Making Money Moves from 2021-05-05T02:00

It's finally here - Season Three!!!! We're excited to kick off season three of the podcast and we're starting with celebrating all the ways women make money moves! If the pandemic...

Tasting Notes - EP 202 - Let's Talk About Sex Baby! from 2021-04-28T02:00

 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 wi...

S&S Favs - Ask a Husband from 2021-04-21T02:00

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...

Tasting Notes - EP 214 Special Child, Special Mom from 2021-04-14T02:00

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...

S&S Favs - Raising Kings Part I from 2021-04-07T02:00

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...

S&S Favs - Raising Kings Part I from 2021-04-07T02:00

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...

Tasting Notes - EP 221 - Italian Excursion from 2021-03-31T02:00

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  Listen

S&S Favs - Self Care Isn't Selfish from 2021-03-24T02:00

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...

Tasting Notes - EP 204 - Putting In That Work from 2021-03-17T10:00

We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on Listen

Tasting Notes - EP 222 - Fighting For Our Lives from 2021-03-03T08:00

We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on Listen

Raising Kings Part II from 2021-02-17T08:00

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 he...

EP 224 - Raising Kings Part I from 2021-02-10T03:00

une in to hear these black fathers share their perspective on raising sons and their personal experiences of growing up while black. ?

Raising Kings Part I from 2021-02-10T02:00

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...

EP 223 - The Privilege of Choice? from 2021-02-03T09:00

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, and lifestyle??

The Privilege of Choice⁠ from 2021-02-03T08:00

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 sa...

Fighting For Our Lives from 2021-01-27T08:00

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...

Italian Excursion from 2021-01-20T08:00

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 t...

New Year, Same Us from 2021-01-13T02:00

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 us...

New Year, Same Us from 2021-01-13T02:00

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 us...

It's Our Anniversary from 2021-01-06T02:00

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 episo...

It's Our Anniversary from 2021-01-06T02:00

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 episo...

I Turn To You from 2020-12-30T02:00

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?⁠...

I Turn To You from 2020-12-30T02:00

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??...

Home for the Holidays from 2020-12-23T08:00

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 ...

Home for the Holidays from 2020-12-23T08:00

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 ...

Those Who Matter from 2020-12-16T02:00

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 friendship...

Those Who Matter from 2020-12-16T02:00

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 friendship...

Loving Me from 2020-12-09T02:00

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...

Loving Me from 2020-12-09T02:00

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...

Special Child, Special Mom from 2020-12-02T09:00

 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 b...

Special Child, Special Mom from 2020-12-02T09:00

 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 b...

Get That Ol'Thing Back from 2020-11-25T07:00

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 ...

Get That Ol' Thing Back from 2020-11-25T07:00

??? ?? ??? ??? ????? ???? ???? ???? ????????????.? 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 ...

Healthyish Holiday from 2020-11-18T02:00

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...

Healthyish Holiday from 2020-11-18T02:00

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...

Self Care Isn't Selfish from 2020-11-11T02:00

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...

Self Care Isn't Selfish from 2020-11-11T02:00

?? ???? ????????? ?? ?????????? & ????????.? 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 ...

Woman Crush...Whatever from 2020-11-04T02:00

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 ...

Woman Crush...Whatever from 2020-11-04T02:00

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 ...

Beauty After Broken from 2020-10-28T02:00

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 ...

Beauty After Broken from 2020-10-28T02:00

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 ...

A Place of Our Own from 2020-10-21T02:00

Your favorite Swirl & Sip Podcast hosts are both ???? ????!? Proud graduates of North Carolina A&T State University and North Carolina A&T State University and from 2020-09-09T02:00

Get ready to talk SEX! We don't shy away from any topic here so in this episode we're diving into the bedroom (or kitchen, sofa, etc) and talking sex with guest Rashida Ahmed of Listen

Let's Talk About Sex Baby! from 2020-09-09T02:00

Get ready to talk SEX! We don't shy away from any topic here so in this episode we're diving into the bedroom (or kitchen, sofa, etc) and talking sex with guest Rashida Ahmed of Listen

Brown Skin Girl from 2020-09-02T02:00

"The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman." -Malco...

Brown Skin Girl from 2020-09-02T02:00

"The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman." -Malco...

Tasting Notes - EP 14 - Love Me In A Special Way from 2020-08-26T07:00

We love the conversations that happen around our episodes! In this Tasting Notes, we're hearing your feedback on Listen

Classy, Bougie, Ratchet from 2020-06-17T06:00

Are you a RATCHET Mom?! ?No, not "ghetto" or "hoochie"...just a mom that still likes to have fun.? Do you like to drop it like its hot in front of your husband?? Go out and p...

Classy, Bougie, Ratchet from 2020-06-17T06:00

Are you a RATCHET Mom?! ⁠No, not "ghetto" or "hoochie"...just a mom that still likes to have fun.⁠ Do you like to drop it like its hot in front of your husband?⁠ Go out and p...

Earning Your Spot at the Picnic from 2020-06-10T02:00

In the US and around the world, the treatment of Black men and women by police and the greater society at large as seemed to finally reach its breaking point. Fact - our country was built on the...

Earning Your Spot at the Picnic from 2020-06-10T02:00

In the US and around the world, the treatment of Black men and women by police and the greater society at large as seemed to finally reach its breaking point. Fact - our country was built on the...

The Wisdom of Our Mothers from 2020-06-03T02:00

We heard it all the time growing up - "wait until you have your own kids!" We don't realize how much our mothers knew (or didn't know) until we because moms of our own. Havin...

The Wisdom of Our Mothers from 2020-06-03T02:00

We heard it all the time growing up - "wait until you have your own kids!" We don't realize how much our mothers knew (or didn't know) until we because moms of our own. Havin...

The Wisdom of Our Mothers from 2020-06-03T02:00

We heard it all the time growing up - "wait until you have your own kids!" We don't realize how much our mothers knew (or didn't know) until we because moms of our own. Havin...

Am I A Good Mom? from 2020-05-27T02:00

No matter how many times you may hear these things, they simply are NOT true. ?Had a C-section? You are a warrior.? Didn't instantly bond with your baby? Totally normal. It will happen, in ...

Am I A Good Mom? from 2020-05-27T02:00

No matter how many times you may hear these things, they simply are NOT true. ⁠Had a C-section? You are a warrior.⁠ Didn't instantly bond with your baby? Totally normal. It will happen, in ...

EP 20 - Are Pinterest Moms Real? from 2020-05-20T09:00

In this episode, we're discussing what our own vision boards of motherhood looked like and where we fall short. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's definitely that finding the time and p...

Are Pinterest Moms Real? from 2020-05-20T07:00

Pinterest has taken over as the #1 place to create vision boards of what we want our lives to look like. When it's time to have kids, we moms pin everything from cute meals to extravagant l...

Are Pinterest Moms Real? from 2020-05-20T07:00

Pinterest has taken over as the #1 place to create vision boards of what we want our lives to look like. When it's time to have kids, we moms pin everything from cute meals to extravagant l...

The Great Debate from 2020-05-13T02:00

Many women start to think about it before the ever get pregnant - will they continue working or will they be a stay-at-home mom. Ever since women were allowed to start working outside of the hom...

The Great Debate from 2020-05-13T02:00

Many women start to think about it before the ever get pregnant - will they continue working or will they be a stay-at-home mom. Ever since women were allowed to start working outside of the hom...

The Great Debate from 2020-05-13T02:00

Many women start to think about it before the ever get pregnant - will they continue working or will they be a stay-at-home mom. Ever since women were allowed to start working outside of the hom...

Keeping That Spark Alive from 2020-05-06T02:00

Whether you've been together for one year or twenty years, it's so important to keep things new and fresh in your relationship. Throw some kids into the mix and sometimes you can feel ...

Keeping That Spark Alive from 2020-05-06T02:00

Whether you've been together for one year or twenty years, it's so important to keep things new and fresh in your relationship. Throw some kids into the mix and sometimes you can feel ...

Who Raised You?! from 2020-04-29T08:00

You've heard it before - there's no handbook when it comes to raising kids. But what's prety consistent for most parents is the parenting style they fall into. While there are pro...

Who Raised You?! from 2020-04-29T08:00

You've heard it before - there's no handbook when it comes to raising kids. But what's prety consistent for most parents is the parenting style they fall into. While there are pro...

I Do, You Don't from 2020-04-22T02:00

We talk A LOT about marriage on this podcast - and hey, it's because we're both married. But marriage isn't the goal for a lot of people and that is a perfectly valid thing! Forge...

I Do, You Don't from 2020-04-22T02:00

We talk A LOT about marriage on this podcast - and hey, it's because we're both married. But marriage isn't the goal for a lot of people and that is a perfectly valid thing! Forge...

Snap Back? from 2020-04-15T07:00

We've said it time and time again - having a baby changes everything. And for most women, the biggest change of all happens to our bodies. What happens when the baby comes and you look in t...

Snap Back? from 2020-04-15T07:00

We've said it time and time again - having a baby changes everything. And for most women, the biggest change of all happens to our bodies. What happens when the baby comes and you look in t...

Snap Back? from 2020-04-15T07:00

We've said it time and time again - having a baby changes everything. And for most women, the biggest change of all happens to our bodies. What happens when the baby comes and you look in t...

Love Me In A Special Way from 2020-04-08T07:00

How many times have you done something to show your partner some love to only have them act unappreciative? Most likely it was because you were speaking YOUR love language and not THEIRS.
 ...

Love Me In A Special Way from 2020-04-08T07:00

How many times have you done something to show your partner some love to only have them act unappreciative? Most likely it was because you were speaking YOUR love language and not THEIRS.
 ...

Where My Girls At from 2020-04-01T07:00

Having a "mom tribe" can be one of the key things that help you get through motherhood. Ladies who have been or are in the same space as you can serve as a sounding board, coa...

Where My Girls At from 2020-04-01T07:00

Having a "mom tribe" can be one of the key things that help you get through motherhood. Ladies who have been or are in the same space as you can serve as a sounding board, coa...

Where My Girls At from 2020-04-01T07:00

Having a "mom tribe" can be one of the key things that help you get through motherhood. Ladies who have been or are in the same space as you can serve as a sounding board, coa...

Becoming...Mama from 2020-03-25T07:00

Even through nine months of pregnancy, you're never really prepared for that moment when you become a mom. As in...labor. Every woman experiences childbirth differently and no matt...

Becoming...Mama from 2020-03-25T07:00

Even through nine months of pregnancy, you're never really prepared for that moment when you become a mom. As in...labor. Every woman experiences childbirth differently and no matt...

The Ties That Bind Us from 2020-03-18T06:00

Growing up how often did you hear "We've always done it this way" without ever really knowing why. In many families, the way we parent, even the way were are as people, is passed ...

The Ties That Bind Us from 2020-03-18T06:00

Growing up how often did you hear "We've always done it this way" without ever really knowing why. In many families, the way we parent, even the way were are as people, is passed ...

The Choice Is Yours from 2020-03-11T06:00

"When are you having a baby?" "When are you having another baby?" "You'll change your mind." If you're a woman of child-bearing age you've h...

The Choice Is Yours from 2020-03-11T06:00

"When are you having a baby?" "When are you having another baby?" "You'll change your mind." If you're a woman of child-bearing age you've h...

The Choice Is Yours from 2020-03-11T06:00

"When are you having a baby?" "When are you having another baby?" "You'll change your mind." If you're a woman of child-bearing age you've h...

Talk Money To Me! from 2020-03-04T02:00

We've all heard what they say - money is the #1 cause of divorce. In the U.S. most folks aren’t taught how to deal with their finances. There’s no “Money 101” course in high school or colle...

Talk Money To Me! from 2020-03-04T02:00

We've all heard what they say - money is the #1 cause of divorce. In the U.S. most folks aren’t taught how to deal with their finances. There’s no “Money 101” course in high school or colle...

Retreat, Refresh, and Reset from 2020-02-26T02:00

The ladies of Swirl & Sip definitely love to see the world. Between the two of us we've been to several countries and two continents (besides the U.S). Traveling is not only a great way...

Retreat, Refresh, and Reset from 2020-02-26T02:00

The ladies of Swirl & Sip definitely love to see the world. Between the two of us we've been to several countries and two continents (besides the U.S). Traveling is not only a great way...

Retreat, Refresh, and Reset from 2020-02-26T02:00

The ladies of Swirl & Sip definitely love to see the world. Between the two of us we've been to several countries and two continents (besides the U.S). Traveling is not only a great way...

The Family We Choose from 2020-02-19T05:00

Parents...we've all got them. Having our own healthy relationships with our parents can be its own challenge but when they turn into in-laws...the whole game is flipped! What do you do when...

#BrownLove from 2020-02-12T05:00

What comes to mind when you see #blacklove? The hashtag exists because positive examples of successful Black relationships need to be seen since the media doesn't always portray what many c...

#BrownLove from 2020-02-12T05:00

What comes to mind when you see #blacklove? The hashtag exists because positive examples of successful Black relationships need to be seen since the media doesn't always portray what many c...

But You Say She's Just A Friend from 2020-02-05T02:00

"But you say she's just a friend...". In 2020 how do really feel about our partners having friends of the opposite sex? Some will say they have no problem with it while o...

Who Needs A Maid When I've Got You?! from 2020-01-29T02:00

How do you manage who takes care of what at home? Are you a "Susie Homemaker" or are you bringing home the bacon? Or both? Modern marriages mean that sometimes those gender roles no lo...

Instructions Not Included... from 2020-01-22T02:00

We all know that becoming a parent is not something you can really prepare for. We're all left wondering if we're doing things the right way. Not only does parenthood change u...

That Decade on Decade Type Love from 2020-01-08T02:00

Relationships ain't easy and being with the same person for years and years can be a challenge. Growing up and growing old with someone takes skill - and wine!

In our first episode...

Swirl&Sip Podcast - Trailer from 2019-12-24T13:00

Welcome to the Swirl and Sip Podcast –a podcast about life, and going through all the hoods -womanhood, marriage-hood and parenthood all with a glass of wine in hand. Each episode we'll be ...

Swirl&Sip Podcast - Trailer from 2019-12-24T13:00

Welcome to the Swirl and Sip Podcast –a podcast about life, and going through all the hoods -womanhood, marriage-hood and parenthood all with a glass of wine in hand. Each episode we'll be ...

Swirl&Sip Podcast - Trailer from 2019-12-24T13:00

Welcome to the Swirl and Sip Podcast –a podcast about life, and going through all the hoods -womanhood, marriage-hood and parenthood all with a glass of wine in hand. Each episode we'll be ...