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Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

By: Shawna and LaLa
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 Shawna and LaLa's mission is to empower and advocate for women living with health challenges and disabilities. Through our podcast, we offer a unique blend of humor, honesty, and innovative solutions, providing practical advice and emotional support. Navigating life obstacles with honest product reviews. With laughter and resilience, we celebrate each victory, big or small. Our goal is to foster a vibrant community where every woman feels understood and valued. We strive to create a more inclusive and supportive world for all. Every episode, they tackle their health challenges and disabilities head-on, sharing personal stories that celebrate resilience and the power of vulnerability.Shawna and LaLa Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Are You Hauling Rocks or Building a Cathedral?

    Are You Hauling Rocks or Building a Cathedral?
    Jun 26 2025
    In this inspiring episode, Shawna and LaLa explore the deeper meaning behind the question: Are you hauling rocks or building a cathedral? They reflect on how sunny summer days have boosted their mental health and share powerful life lessons they wish they knew in their 20s, like following your dreams and proving naysayers wrong.The episode also features an exclusive interview with Elisa Gilbert, founder of Vivienne Charles Jewelry. Elisa shares her family’s four-generation legacy in jewelry-making, revealing how the craft and industry have evolved over the years.
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    47 mins
  • Rainy Summers and School Day Scars

    Rainy Summers and School Day Scars
    Jun 19 2025
    This week, Shawna and LaLa discuss the never-ending rain, school memories that still linger, and their best summers filled with adventures in the woods, family trips, and AOL IM chats. Don’t miss LaLa’s review of the educational Lingo Kids app and why Tom from MySpace gets under her skin!
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    29 mins
  • From Late Night Break Ins to Whoop-Tea on the Red Carpet

    From Late Night Break Ins to Whoop-Tea on the Red Carpet
    Jun 11 2025
    This week is a rollercoaster ride! Shawna talks about her frightening late-night encounter when her Vivint security system alerted her to a possible break-in, and LaLa shares her frustration over Shakira’s concert being canceled due to a crushed stage. The girls turn the focus to the fun as they attend Whoopi Goldberg’s "Whoop-Tea" launch party, rubbing elbows with Genesis Infused founders Faye Coleman and Priscilla Wynn, hip-hop artist Kosha Dillz, radio star Kiki Monique, actress Elea Clair, and director John Keller. Despite forgetting the batteries to their mic and Harlowe light, Shawna and LaLa embrace the chaos, proving it’s okay not to have it all together.

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    28 mins
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