Can you believe that we are wrapping up the THIRD season of Swirl & Sip Podcast?!To be honest, this season is ending a little sooner than Seasons 1 and 2. You&apos;ll have to tune in to hear why. It&apos;s a little bitter-sweet. In this episode, we&apos;re talking about LIFE! What we&apos;ve been through, what we&apos;re going through, and what we hope is to come. We&apos;re both turning 35 within the next few weeks and have a lot of goals.  Shara pointed out that we are now a lot closer to 40 (?) so we&apos;re manifesting the rest of our 30&apos;s. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

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Now Entering Year 35

Self-care for women shouldn&apos;t be optional!As women, we care for our children, our partners, our homes; we tend to our jobs, our business, our pets, and the list goes on. We are constantly pouring into other people and other things. If you&apos;re not practicing self-care, that cup is going to run out before you know it. We&apos;ve all taken a nap or just taken a step back and felt completely guilty. But why? We need to rest and recharge. And more importantly, we DESERVE it. You&apos;ve heard this before...Self-care is NOT Selfish! This week we&apos;re talking about making self-care a priority. Take care of yourself the way you take care of your kids or clients. Do something that makes you happy. Something that makes you feel good. The more you take care of yourself, the more you will be able to show up for the people that you love and care about. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Live in the Overflow

Whether we want to admit it or not, kids are dating a lot earlier now than when we were kids. We&apos;re discussing a pretty heavy topic that honestly, should be talked about more...Teen Dating Violence. Even if your children are still young, and nowhere near dating age, it&apos;s important to know how to talk to your kids about teen domestic violence and for you to know how to recognize the signs.According to the Teen Dating Violence website, "Healthy relationships require hard work, communication, and a level of maturity that may not be present in teens. As a result, many teen relationships – nearly one-third – are characterized as either unhealthy or violent." www.teendvmonth.orgTeen dating violence is not just physical, but can also include emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and stalking. It can take place in person, or more commonly on social media. Nearly 1.5 million girls and boys have admitted to being in an unhealthy relationship. Unfortunately, teenagers are not the most forthcoming so we need to make them feel safe and comfortable with communications with us.We are honored to be joined by Yolanda Oliver of @live_fearless_inc. Live Fearless, Inc. is not a passion project for Yolanda, it is her life journey. She is 1 in 4 women who&apos;ve experienced violence in a relationship. She is the 68% of children exposed to violence in her home, not only did she survive she now thrives. Thriving did not come without struggles as Yolanda openly shares. A seed of purpose was planted in Yolanda, to serve women and children who are in crisis, fighting their way out of domestic violence situations with assistance to help them navigate through the struggles with support and resources as they journey to living withOUT fear! _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Find the Flags

It&apos;s that time of year again, Back-to-School! Many of our kids are either back in school or headed to school very soon, some of them for the first time.With COVID on the rise again, a lot of parents are also considering homeschooling their children this school year.Though we have tried our hand at teaching our babies and toddlers, how do we nurture them to be diligent students and love learning for many years to come?How can we turn everyday activities into opportunities for learning and growth?We are joined by a very special guest, Da’Quisha Whitaker (@dmwhitaker_writes). Quisha is an Author, Educator, Blogger, Podcaster, and lover of all things books! And she has some answers to those questions.D.M. Whitaker has spent ten years educating children and youth inside and outside the classroom as a former social service worker and teacher. Teaching children to be their best selves through social and functional skill enrichment, affirmations and genuine love, has always been her passion. It wasn&apos;t until she became a stay-at-home mother, that she embraced her longtime love of storytelling, and began writing stories that would help parents, teachers and caregivers teach their children in fun, educational and creative ways. She has been married to her husband, Brandon, and they have two boys, Duce, 4 and Elisha, 1. They currently reside in Nebraska.She joined us to drop some gems and discussed how to find out your child&apos;s learning style and incorporate that in their learning inside and outside of the classroom.Do you know your child&apos;s learning style? Have you found that they retain information better from audio, video, read/write or kinesthetic education?_________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Letting Our Kids Shine

We are all familiar with the traditional marriage vows: "I, Sasha take thee, Richard, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."But have you really thought about the "in sickness and in health" part? Like REALLY thought about it. What if your spouse had a stroke and required &apos;round the clock care? What if they suffered from mental health issues and needed you to be their caregiver? Do you think you would be able to cope with that?Today, we are joined by Jennifer, from Mom to Wife Plus Life who shares her journey of motherhood, and wifehood. Jennifer is the mother of a little girl, a wife for the second time, and a caregiver to her Navy veteran husband. Listed as top 50 mom podcasters in Podcast Magazine in May 2020, a current 2020 Elizabeth Dole Fellow for the state of Arkansas, and now a Mom Empowerment Coach. "I want to be a woman who sheds the light on women and moms going through different seasons of life and making the normal struggles we all go through normal and not something to be ashamed or embarrassed about. AKA hot mess momma life. I&apos;m also a big supporter of childhood ADHD, domestic violence survivors, and caregivers for veterans."_________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

For Better or Worse

A lot of us were brought up totally different than we are bringing up our own kids. Some of us were in church faithfully, every week while others...not so much.How are you approaching religion with your family? Did you have this conversation with your partner before you had children of your own? How they would be brought up. If they would attend church. Which religion they would practice.We can&apos;t speak for everyone but studies have shown that millennials are less attached to organized religion than their parents and grandparents were. Do you agree?It&apos;s also more common to hear that millennials are "spiritual" vs, "religious".  Today we&apos;re talking about our experiences of conversion, spirituality, and the decisions we&apos;ve made for our families.  _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Don't Do Bad Shit

Have you ever wondered why friendships as women are so hard to establish and maintain? Think about this, research shows that in our mid-twenties, friendship circles shrink significantly because our priorities shift. Some women are getting married and starting their family, while others are enjoying the single life or focused on their career. Additionally, women put a lot of weight on their friendships with other women. A friends circle is supposed to be a safe and sacred space for women to come together, use their voices, be heard, and be seen. To share experiences with others who have gone through them. For many decades, women have gathered in circles to empower each other and share wisdom.So why is that so hard to do now? Why does it seem so difficult for women to support other women? Today, we are discussing all of this with Kiamiccia Boone-Neal of Mommy Chronicles LLC and chatting about how we as women can better support one another. Kiamiccia (Mece) is a 28-year-old wife, mother of two, and entrepreneur. She lives in California and loves it! In 2020 she started a mom blog which turned into creating and selling mom apparel from her business, Mommy Chronicles LLC, interviewing other moms on IGTV live about important mom-related topics, to now having a podcast called "The Mom Circle." Her overall goal is to connect, support, and uplift other moms, moms-to-be, and future moms. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Finding Your Circle

Have you experienced infidelity? Did you choose to stay or go?According to Brides.com “In general, more than half the relationships (55 percent) ended immediately after one partner admits to cheating, with 30 percent deciding to stay together but breaking up eventually, and only 15 percent of couples able to successfully recover from infidelity." Additionally, "The Relish Relationship Report that was conducted at the end of 2020 found that around 26 percent of respondents had experienced infidelity in their marriage: 23 percent emotional, 21 percent physical, and 55 percent experiencing both emotional and physical infidelity.” ? Is infidelity a deal-breaker in your marriage? Why or Why not? Today we&apos;re sharing our personal experiences with cheating, and sharing gems on how to survive the storm if you decide to stay. _________________________________Like what you heard? Follow to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Surviving the Storm

Did parenting during the pandemic drive you to drink?! We&apos;ve heard from many of our listeners on just how ROUGH it was to juggle parenting, a relationship with your partner, work, and the many other roles we had to take on. We&apos;ve all endured stress --- but the added stress of the pandemic was like no other. Today, we are chatting with wife and mom, Keelay Carter about how parenting during a pandemic has changed the dynamics of her marriage. Did you see eye to eye with your partner when making decisions? Did you feel like you had to carry the majority of the transition burden? About Our Guest:Keelay Carter, is a mother, Wife, HR Specialist by profession, CEO, and Founder of The Keelay Carter Experience. Keelay inspires others to live fully in their purpose by sharing her journey of life and experiences transparently. Keelay encourages, supports, motivates, and gives back through community impact, mentorship, and curated events that allow women and mothers to connect and build a relationship with one another. She creates a safe space for them to share their experiences and journeys to build one another up, support one another, and to inspire them to Keep pursuing their personal dreams no matter what. _________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Panny Parents

 We all have that one friend that KEEPS a man. She always has a new boo or love interest. Then we have that friend that stays single...and you can&apos;t quite put your finger on why.Have you ever considered that some women may choose to be INTENTIONALLY SINGLE?They don&apos;t want to be with anyone else.They enjoy not dealing with the drama that comes along with dating.They want to focus on themself.They want to heal from past traumas and grow.There are tons of reasons why someone may choose to be alone. Today, we are joined by Isabella Boateng, and while she has chosen to be single and essentially alone...she is not lonely. _________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Intentionally Single

For nearly 3 decades, the "Negro Motorist Green Book" provided black people with guidance on safe places to eat and sleep when they traveled in the United States during the Jim Crow era. While things may have slightly improved since that time, racism is still very much alive. As a result, we have to take additional precautions to make sure that we and our families are safe when we travel. And that&apos;s not just in the United States, but internationally as well. Today, we are talking about our experiences of traveling as women of color, as well as planning to travel to other countries. People often overlook researching the customs and cultures of the countries that they are traveling to, but learning a few words in their native language could go a long way._________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Traveling While Black

A LOT of pressure comes along with your partner&apos;s parents for the first time. Especially, when you think they are "the one". You want to make a good first impression so every possible scenario runs through your brain. You agonize over your outfit and what to say. Can you say anxiety overload?! We get it. In today&apos;s episode, we are joined by Cherrell, also known as @ForwardWithCD to discuss the first time she met her now husband&apos;s family and the intense pressure she was under for them to love her.Currently a professional school counselor for high school students by day and an overall boss woman all the time. Cherrelle believes in hyping individuals up into becoming their best selves by speaking life and positivity into their situations as an empowerment life coach. She is a 2-time grad from THEE Virginia State University and kept it in the HBCU family by marrying an NCAT Aggie. Cherrelle and her husband, Evan have been together for 10 years and will celebrate their 5 year wedding anniversary in the fall. A life coach who believes in transparency and honesty is the foundation of any relationship, Cherrelle is your future Personal Hype (Wo)man for encouragement and support with your everyday struggles. She does this because she loves for individuals to feel empowered and educated with the tools to become successful at managing their everyday obstacles. _________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Passing the Parent Test

 Have you ever been judged or bullied because of the color of your skin? Made fun of because you are "too light" or "too dark"?   "Skin color matters because we are a visual species and we respond to one another based on the way we physically present. In today&apos;s society, skin color has become a loaded signifier of identity and value". In today&apos;s episode, we&apos;re talking about Colorism. What is Colorism? Colorism is prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their skin tone, usually from the same ethnic or racial group. In a country deeply rooted in racism, dark skin is demonized and white skin is praised. Though super common in the black community, colorism is also rampant in Latin America, East, and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. Unfortunately, colorism is prominent in the black, Asian, and Hispanic communities.There have been so many "Team Light Skinned" vs. "Team Dark Skinned" rivalries, but no color or shade of skin is more attractive or deserving than the next.   Episode Resources: Why Understanding Colorism Within the Latino Community Is So importantColorism in Latinx CommunitiesThe Difference Between Racism and ColorismWhy black people discriminate among ourselves: the toxic legacy of colorismJohn Oliver – Last Week Tonight: HairEpisode Sponsor: Revolution Beauty Get 20% off your next purchase by using the code PODGO20 __________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Color Struck

As a parent, it can be draining to deal with our kids&apos; frustration, emotions, and energy. But have you ever considered that they act out because they do not have the words or reasoning to express how they are feeling? Kids have BIG EMOTIONS and it can be a struggle trying to decipher what is truly going through their minds.Have you found yourself getting frustrated with your children because they don&apos;t listen to you? Have you gotten so frustrated that you&apos;ve YELLED at them? Do you feel guilty afterward, but it&apos;s all you know?  Unfortunately, many of us grew up in homes full of yelling and screaming. It was the norm at the time. As a result, we&apos;ve become yelling parents. It&apos;s generational. In today&apos;s episode, we&apos;re talking with special guest Amanda Rueter, a trained Mental Health Therapist turned Parenting Coach about positive parenting. As a Mom and recovering yeller herself, Amanda knows what it&apos;s like to lose it on your kids. With over 18 years of experience working with children and families and her insights, tools, and gentle guidance, Amanda has been able to help thousands of parents around the world stop the yelling and create amazing relationships with their kids. Amanda is a nomadic military wife and Mom to two boys (11 and 8yrs).   Episode Resources: Instagram - @themessymotherhoodMessyMotherhood.comEpisode Sponsor: Revolution Beauty Get 20% off your next purchase by using the code PODGO20 __________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Positive Parenting

A family embodies many things, but it doesn&apos;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 adopted?   How do you manage multiple scheduled? Co-parenting? Resentful children? Regardless of the struggles, blended families are a beautiful thing.  No matter how a family comes together, the transition can be a challenge for both parents and children.  We&apos;re talking all about the good, bad, ups, and downs of blended families with special guest  Danielle Meadows-Stinnett. Danielle is the owner of digital branding agency Octane Design Studios (@octanedesigns), podcaster, wife, mama of 4, and lover of chai tea, comics, cosplay and live MMA. Danielle is a blended family advocate as both a biological, foster, and adopted parent of 4 beautiful boys.Episode Resources:www.lexoctane.comwww.mtgthepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/octanedesigns www.facebook.com/octanedesignswww.twitter.com/octanedesignsEpisode Sponsor: Revolution Beauty Get 20% off your next purchase by using the code PODGO20 __________________________________Like what you heard? Subscribe to get notified of the newest episodes! Don&apos;t forget to rate and review, too!#SharingisCaring share our podcast with a friend, or three!Find out what we&apos;re sipping on: The Wine ListCheck out the show notes: www.swirlandsippodcast.comJoin us over on Instagram: @swirlandsippodcastSuggest a topic or email us at hello@swirlandsippodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/swirlandsippodcast)

Blended to Perfection

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 trying a new bottle of wine, giving our candid thoughts, and diving into those topics that you have when it's just you and your girls. Everything from how we handle making new friends in our 30s, managing money in marriage, and all the ways kids change everything, we're keeping it real and candid in our conversations.

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