Feel The Good with Shawl

Aug 31 2021

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Feel the Good Podcast is a mix of uplifting and/or reflective conversations with some of your favorite tastemakers, influencers, experts, community creators, fellow podcasters, artists and creatives doing good, spreading good or feeling good. Join host, Shawl, an actress, podcaster and mother, on her weekly journey to engage in conversations that promote positivity, education, wellness, spirituality, and personal empowerment. Leave every conversation feeling the good.

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Episode 26: Gia Peppers

Aug 31 2021 74 mins

What a perfect way to end out FTG season 2 with this conversation with Gia Peppers. Gia is an entertainment journalist/on-air talent (you may have seen her on NBC's The Today Show, Essence, BET, VH1, etc) and fellow podcaster on Black Girl Podcast and More Than That with Gia Peppers. Gia and I dive into Gia's path to being a journalist, Black women in media, how Gia stays

Episode 25: Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, Unladylike Media

Aug 24 2021 77 mins

Stay curious. Build empathy. Raise hell. That's the motto behind co-founders, Cristen Conger's and Caroline Ervin's, Unladylike Media. It was really exciting diving into chatting about feminism, intersectional feminism and the important women's issues and conversations that Cristen and Caroline tackle on their podcast and through their digital media. Plus, as fe

Episode 24: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Friendship Coach/Friend Forward

Aug 10 2021 59 mins

I absolutely loved diving into chatting friendship and relational dynamics with friendship coach from Friend Forward, Danielle Bayard Jackson. Want to figure out how to deepen your friendship bonds, understand when to "opt in and opt out" of a friendship and when to check in with yourself when it's time for a friendship to end? Then, this FTG conversation is for you.

Episode 23: Dr. Melanie Mills, Relationship/Friendship Expert

Aug 03 2021 77 mins

Relationship and Friendship Expert, Dr. Melanie Mills aka Dr. Mel gives me some insight into what makes a strong bond, why bonding and friendship is so important and what makes for healthy relationships. We also explore how to make new friends and how to socialize post pandemic. Plus, she does her really fun foundational word exercise with me that was very illuminating. Don't

Episode 22: Becca Freeman and Rachael King, RomCom Pods

Jul 20 2021 75 mins

I am such a fan of RomCom Pods that I'm thrilled to chat with the creators, Becca Freeman and Rachael King. We chat about how they got started, feelings of imposter syndrome, their female partnership and of course, all things rom-coms. Plus, as longtime professional podcasters, they give some advice on how to start a successful podcast. Leave this conversation feeling brave, f

Episode 21: Lily Womble, Date Brazen

Jul 13 2021 79 mins

Dating as an act of self care. It sounds strange doesn't it? I don't think I would ever think of dating in that way, but meet Lily Womble, former top matchmaker and dating coach who firmly believes that not only should we start thinking of it like that, but in fact, dating should feel good. In this conversation, we chat strategies and ways in which single women can build

Episode 20: Rachel Pagan, Celebrity Makeup Artist

Jun 29 2021 72 mins

I am so happy that I got a chance to chat with celebrity makeup artist and friend, Rachel Pagan. Rachel has spent 15 years in the beauty industry and is the Founder, CEO and inspiration behind the The CoLab Beauty Group. With a background in both makeup and skincare, Rachel has worked on a variety of television and film productions, fashion and editorial shoots, and has built a con

Episode 19: Sara Cunningham, Free Mom Hugs

Jun 22 2021 68 mins

Sara Cunningham is an author, activist and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Free Mom Hugs' mission is empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education and conversation. In this episode, Sara shares how Free Mom Hugs got started, the personal and deeply moving story of how she as a mother reacted when she found out she

Episode 18: Debbie Matenopoulos

Jun 15 2021 96 mins

Debbie Matenopoulos is a two-time Emmy nominee, talk show host, journalist, lifestyle expert and one of the most recognized and well-respected TV personalities. In this Feel the Good conversation, we dive into how Debbie got started in journalism, her audition to be co-host of "The View", her relationship with Barbara Walters and saying farewell to Hallmark Channels'

Episode 17: Laura Osnes

Dec 15 2020 86 mins

It was so lovely to welcome accomplished musical theater actress, Laura Osnes to the podcast. Laura and I chat her incredible career from the beginning on the Grease reality show You're the One That I Want to all her various roles on Broadway including the one role that meant so much to her. She shares how she deals with disappointments, how she stays so positive and uplifted,