Podcasts by The Black Girl in CLE

Sitting Down with Laura Meckler from 2023-11-15T15:00

This one was personal. The new book Dream Town, Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity is taking Cleveland by storm.  As a  Shaker alumna, former teacher and parent, Shana spoke with Lau...

Chatting with T. Sias from Karamu House from 2022-08-06T04:00:21

A party in the cemetery? Shana sits down with T. Sias from Karamu House in Cleveland and talks about how the company has grown, dispels rumors about partying in the cemetery being disrespectful....

A conversation with County Executive Candidate Lee Weingart from 2022-06-02T17:31:45

The race for the next Executive of Cuyahoga County is heating up and quickly becoming the talk of the town.  Shana sits down with candidate Lee Weingart to hear his plans for helping Black ...

Black Environmental Leaders Association combats environmental racism from 2022-05-25T02:14:40

Shana sits down with SeMia Bray and David Wilson from The Black Environmental Leaders Association of Cleveland. They address what Environmental Justice truly means and the impacts of the environ...

The Blaq Print from 2022-05-09T08:55:01

Shana sits down with Gina Tucker and Wesley Wood of The Blaq Print.  The Blaq Print is the raw story of Gina Tucker's life. A story of "criminal influence, where romance meets war," and the...

It's About Business w/Waverly Willis from 2021-12-14T05:22:20

Waverly Willis of Urban Kutz barbershop joins Shana to talk all things entrepreneurship. If you are thinking about starting a small biz, you'll want to hear Waverly's message for you  

Fall Cocktails with Pope's from 2021-10-18T07:00

Shana sits down with Clark Pope of Pope's Cocktails to discuss fall cocktails, their friendship and what's new from the team at Pope's

We're talking Facebook with Monique Dorsainvil from 2021-10-11T03:00

Shana is joined by Monique Dorsainvil, Director of Public Policy at Facebook. Monique tells us about tools to stay updated with Facebook's changes, info and resources for small business as well ...

What's the Deal with the Anti-Protest Bills in Ohio? from 2021-09-21T01:25:23

Shana is joined by Statehouse Representative Janine R. Boyd from District 9.  Rep. Boyd tells us about the 4 bill that are currently making their way through the legislation and how we the ...

Colleen Jackson Talks Exonerated from 2021-09-10T15:36:28

Sponsored by Beck Center

Shana talks with Colleen Jackson, Director of the Exonerated playing at the Beck Center for Performing Arts from October...

Getting Vocal about Vote CLE from 2021-09-04T19:26:39

Updated: Niko Ustin a 10th grader from The Mastery School at Hawken talks about his website VoteCLE.com.  Take the Listen

Back Down Memory Lane: Cleveland Hip Hop with Jay Kool from 2021-08-28T17:00

Shana sits down with Jay Kool to talk about his upcoming documentary on Cleveland's Hip Hop scene.  If you remember hanging at Randall Park Mall, WDMT, Vel's,  The Reasons Why or the M...

Meditation with Rooted Blossoms from 2021-08-18T06:00

Shana is joined by Monday Motivator, Danielle from Rooted Blossoms.  Listen as they discuss the truth about meditation, the art of quieting the mind and unfolding. Follow Danielle on Instag...

Support for Those Who Are Grieving on Mother's Day from 2021-05-06T10:00

Mental Health Therapist Robyn Hill is back. She is here with advice and tips to help those how find Mother's Day to be a difficult holiday.

All Voting IS Local So Let's Vote Cleveland from 2020-10-30T15:57:10

Shana talks with Ifeolu Claytor, the Ohio Campaign Manager for All Voting is Local. They discuss what it all means to have a voting plan and offer resources to help you stay informed about your ...

Elections, History and Social Studies from 2020-10-20T02:00

The second episode of our #LetsVoteCleveland campaign. Shana talks with Cleveland resident and Founder Charesha Barrett of Charp EDucation consulting. She give perspective and links the lesson f...

#LetVoteCLE- Cleveland Votes from 2020-10-01T15:00

There are only a few days left to register to vote in Ohio.  Shana's is joined by Jennifer Lumpkin from Cleveland Vote to discuss the how and why of registering. She also give tips on how w...

Black Lives Matter- Cleveland Stories from 2020-06-13T14:34:49

#SayThierNames Desmond Frankiln and Tamia Chappman both lost their young lives due to interactions with local police.  Shana sits down with attorney Stan Jackson from The Cochran Firm to br...

Black Babies Lives Matter from 2020-06-03T22:00

"The infant mortality rate in Cuyahoga County (the county where Cleveland is located) is one of the highest in the United States. Of the 13,925 babies born in Cuyahoga County in 2019, 120 didn’t...

Meet Tiffany H from 2020-05-22T03:00

Shana sits down with local real estate agent, and financial planner Tiffany L Hollinger. 

Mental Health w/Robyn Hill from 2020-05-01T03:49:19

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  To start off this month Shana talks with Robyn Hill, Mental Health Therapist and owner of RC Hill Counseling and Professional Development Services, ab...

We're Talking Auto Show from 2020-02-24T10:00

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

Our Food Stories from 2020-02-14T09:06:14

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 Listen

Bonus: The Conversation Continues... from 2020-01-06T20:33:55

As an entrepreneur, there is always something to learn or to improve.  Shana continues her conversation with James Muhammad Listen

The Grind Requires Grit- with James Muhammad of Capo Steaks from 2020-01-06T20:20:33

Happy New Year!

Shana sat down with James Muhammad, owner of Capo Steaks, to talk about the real grit and grind behind e...

From Child Loss to Physique- A Conversation with Sam Pierce from 2019-11-06T20:29:56

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 abou...

Interview with Aseelah Shareef from 2019-09-20T16:07:43

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 a...

End of Hot Girl Summer from 2019-09-06T01:51:47

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 be...

Love Ties and WordSmiths from 2019-08-05T19:18:47

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, soun...

Meet Asia from 2019-07-21T01:08:04

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

Ever been on a wine tour...In Cleveland? from 2019-06-30T00:20:30

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,...

Leveling up with Leap Frog from 2019-06-13T03:17:24

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 con...

So Ready For A Breakthrough from 2019-05-16T20:19:23

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 f...

It's Where the Men Are- with Pretty Ash from 2019-04-27T00:57:20

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.  ...

Entertaining For The Culture- Luka Blackhill from 2019-04-14T11:11:39

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 supp...

Booze Infused Chocolate Sauce- You're Welcome from 2019-04-01T12:37:45

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...

Shop Small, Shop Locality with Wendy Horn from 2019-03-19T00:56:30

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 di...

Bella Sin from Cleveland Burlesque from 2019-02-28T20:36:15

“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, &nb...

Refined the all-Ohio Alcohol Festival from 2019-02-18T05:41:11

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 ...

Ep 2- Car-less in Cleveland with Devon Settles Jr. from 2019-01-17T18:29:04

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 th...

Black Girl, Blockland, and Blockchain from 2018-12-12T22:15:24

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 blo...