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brown girls can: the podcastEP16: brown girls can: give back & be kind ft. Chloie G. Marshallbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP16: give back & be kind featuring author, community giveback organization co-founder Chloie G. MarshallIt has been said that you may not remember what people say- but you will always remember how people make you feel! In this special podcast episode, Shateria sits down with Chloe G. Marshall , the daughter of Samaria White, who is the founder of GiGi Innovations, LLC. The two make up the mother-daughter duo behind The Giving Grasshoppers- a community service based organization whose core is giving and serving others...
2025-10-021h 18
brown girls can: the podcastEP15: brown girls can: color outside the lines ft. Evan Diazbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP15: color outside the lines featuring Evan Diaz, Evan Illustrates OwnerAre lines meant to be boundaries or suggestions? Can we color outside the lines in life without punishment or backlash? In this podcast episode, Shateria Smith discusses all things art with Evan Diaz, owner of Evan Illustrates. How can you spot the makings of an aspiring artist? What do artists do to unwind? What is the process of art creation and why does art matter in today's world? Take a listen to this...
2025-09-2945 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP14: brown girls can: be dope intentionally ft. Kim Mathisbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP14: be dope intentionally featuring life coach, former nil wife, mom & author Kim MathisWhat does it mean to be dope? In this special podcast episode, Shateria travels to Colorado to chat with Kim Mathis, the beautiful soul that is doing amazing work as a life coach, author and proud football mom. Kim, who is also the wife to Kevin Mathis, a former NFL Player and now football coach for the Colorado Buffalos, beamed with pride talking of her life's journey which is filled...
2025-09-221h 08
brown girls can: the podcastEP13: brown girls can: live & lead with purpose ft. Latoya Whitfieldbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP13: live & lead with purpose Latoya Whitfield, A Queenpreneur's Plan founderLatoya Whitfield believes that living and leading a life full of purpose is the key to true success and happiness! According to Latoya, founder of A Queenpreneur's Plan and the Dare To Dream Awards, "purpose puts you in the room you need to be in!" Tune in for this podcast episode as Shateria Smith talks with Latoya about The Dare To Dream Awards, celebrating black women in business, funding HBCU students and much...
2025-09-1556 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP12: brown girls can: brunch on sundays ft. Kiara Davisbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP12: brunch on Sundays featuring Kiara Davis, Ki Cuisine OwnerWho doesn't love a good brunch... a good meal for that matter? From the kitchen to store shelves, Chef Kiara, owner of Ki Cuisine is proof that brown girls can: not only cook- but they can throw down in the kitchen! In this special MUKBANG podcast episode, Shateria Smith chops it up with Chef Ki about all things cooking, catering and dishing out what it takes to make it as a chef. Can you...
2025-09-0838 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP11: brown girls can: have joy unapologetically ft. Grace Harrybrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP11: have joy unapologetically featuring mom, author, former music executive & joy strategist Grace HarryWhat really brings you JOY? Like true, pure, COMPLETE JOY? In this special podcast episode, Shateria travels to New York City to chat with Grace Harry, the beautiful soul that is doing amazing work as a joy strategist, author and former music executive. They dig into creating joy for oneself, Harry's book The Joy Strategist", doing the inner work, her experiences in career and so much more! She definitely encouraged...
2025-09-0244 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP10: brown girls can: climb the highest mountain ft. Shawanna Kendrickbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP10: be the spark featuring Shawanna Kendrick, The H2O Life OwnerAccording to Shawanna Kendrick, "Putting one foot in front of the other is all you have to do- when it comes to hiking and LIFE!" Tune in for this podcast episode as Shateria Smith talks with Shawanna Kendrick, owner of The H2O Life! From healing in nature, Chat GPT and of course hiking the tallest free standing mountain Mount Kilimanjaro- they dig into it all. Take a listen and find out in...
2025-08-251h 14
brown girls can: the podcastEP9: brown girls (and guys) can: direct the life you desire ft. Herman Prater, Jr.brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP9: direct the life you desire featuring Herman Prater, Jr. , Visuals By Herman OwnerOur life is a direct reflection of what WE make it! In this podcast episode, Shateria Smith discusses making moves, taking chances and living with no regrets with Herman Prater, Jr. , owner of Visuals By Herman. Are we delusional enough to make our dreams a reality? What does lights, camera, action mean in the big scheme of creating the life we desire? Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #the...
2025-08-181h 11
brown girls can: the podcastEP8: brown girls can: be the spark ft. Tamara Stewardbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP8: be the spark featuring Tamara Steward, Spark The Firm OwnerWalking in your purpose is an act of obedience and on the other side of your YES is success that is mapped and laid out just for you! Tune in for this podcast episode as Shateria Smith leans in with Tamara Steward, owner of Spark The Firm! They tackle it all: from resting and retiring superwoman capes, imposter syndrome, what separates girls from women to of course being the spark in today's society. Ta...
2025-08-111h 09
brown girls can: the podcastEP7: brown girls can: create the blueprintbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP7: create the blueprintThere is something about going FIRST. What do you do when your dream keeps you up and night but have no one to call and ask HOW to do it? We all may encounter those dreams that have never been done or may want to put a spin on something. In this podcast episode, Shateria Smith talks about dispelling the myths and intimidation in being the FIRST to charter uncharted territories. And what do we say for...
2025-08-0553 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP6: brown girls can: choose to heal foreal ft. Christina Johnsonbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP6: choose to heal foreal featuring life coach, author, interior designer & VH1 star Christina JohnsonIn life, we all have choices and what you do with them- is UP TO YOU! In this special podcast episode, Shateria sits down with Christina Johnson , the beautiful soul that is doing God's work as a life coach, author and VH1 star. They dig into divine timing, Johnson's book My Choice To Choose, domestic abuse survival, her 120-day fruit fast and the healing properties of c...
2025-08-0454 min
brown girls can: the podcastbrown girl boss up! featuring wisdom from Napoleon HillNapoleon Hill penned a book full of gems called Think and Grow Rich back in 1937! Here we are in 2025, and his wisdom still is unlocking new levels of winning & success in life. In this audio, Shateria Smith reads some excerpts from Hill's bestselling book that is promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book. Hill claimed to be inspired by a suggestion from business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Tap in and be committed to the process so that you can experience progress! Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast #browngirlbossUP...
2025-07-301h 24
brown girls can: the podcastEP5: brown girls can: be a mogul and a muse ft. Minique Murphybrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP5: be a mogul & a muse featuring Minique Murphy, Manetenance by Mini Mogul OwnerWe're living in the time where multiple streams of income fostered by following your passion is A MUST! Tune in for this podcast episode as Shateria Smith has some girl talk with Minique Murphy, owner of Manetenance by Mini Mogul! They dive into everything from dating, hustlers vs entrepreneurs, being obedient and what it means to be truly soft. Minique discusses having her love languages, being the pr...
2025-07-281h 12
brown girls can: the podcastEP4: brown girls can: be funny AF ft. Tresha Rutledge aka Comedienne MS. LOLbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP4: be funny AF featuring Tresha Rutledge, Comedienne MS. LOLLaughing is one thing but laughing out loud at life and in life is another! In this podcast episode, Tresha Rutledge also known as MS. LOL, comes through to discuss using life as her material, reaching for the stars and what makes comedy special. She not only made Shateria laugh but brought the funny to some serious subjects. How does laughter and comedy help us in life? Why is it important...
2025-07-211h 02
brown girls can: the podcastEP3: brown girls can: roll with life's punches ft. Leah Davisbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP3: roll with life's punches featuring Leah Davis, Desserts On The Roll OwnerWhen life gives you lemons, it's always your choice what you do with them! Well, in this podcast episode, Shateria Smith talks with Leah Davis, owner of Desserts On The Roll, about taking those lemons, squeezing the juice and making lemon flavored rolled ice cream. Leah discusses having a "chin up" mentality when life gets tough! What's the sweetest way to handle life's most challenging moments like grief and slow days? Take a listen t...
2025-07-1445 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP2: brown girls can: leave a legacy ft. Terrie Corbinbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEP2: leave a legacy featuring Terrie Corbin, Shateria's Granny We can't know where we're going without paying honor to where we've been and where we came from! In this podcast episode, Shateria Smith sits down with her maternal grandmother, Terrie about what it means to leave a legacy. The conversation turns into a walk down memory lane and nostalgia Q+A. Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear:#Legacy#Wisdom#Elders
2025-07-0751 min
The Sipp-N-Chatt PodcastEp 1:5 - Sipp-N-Chatt: At the No. 10: Where it all began with Shateria, Liza, and L.A.Ep 1:5 - Sipp-N-Chatt: At the No. 10: Where it all began with Shateria, Liza, and L.A: We go back to the initial scene of the crime, The Number 10. The Number 10 Steakhouse is near and dear to our hearts, so we thought it was fitting to go back (as we will throughout the show) and interview the staff.We talk to Ms. Shateria Smith too and get her story. She's a Dynamo: we look forward to seeing what this young lady does in the future.Oh, Yeah! It's Carlos' Birthday..
2025-07-0354 min
The Sipp-N-Chatt PodcastEp 1:3 - Sipp-N-Chatt: Legacy and Fatherhood w/ Ms. Shateria Smith.Ep 1:3 - Sipp-N-Chatt: Legacy and Fatherhood w/ Ms. Shateria Smith: We dive into Legacy and Fatherhood and what these things mean to us. Moderated by Ms. Shateria Smith
2025-07-0357 min
The Sipp-N-Chatt PodcastEp. 1:2 - Sipp-N-Chatt: The Official Introduction w/ Ms. Shateria Smith.Ep. 1:2 - Sipp-N-Chatt: The Official Introduction w/ Ms. Shateria Smith: We dive into introducing ourselves with the help of Ms. Shateria Smith, who keeps us on track.Still New to this, but we're on our way.
2025-07-0353 min
brown girls can: the podcastEP1: brown girls can: do it scaredbrown girls can: the podcast with Shateria SmithEvery creator and dreamer comes to a point where the dream or vision is SO BIG that it kind of shakes them! In this podcast episode, Shateria Smith talks about taking action on the vision, no longer waiting on perfection and doing it scared! The time is NOW to stop sleeping on yourself and GO FOR IT! What do you have to lose? When you do, you find out what's on the other side of fear. Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #podcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast
2025-06-3051 min
Scenic RootsBOOM: A New Marketplace For Small Business On Glass St.The entrance to BOOM on Glass St. in East Chattanooga.(BOOM / Facebook)On Glass Street in East Chattanooga, a new chapter for community small business began this spring.BOOM - or Black and Brown Owned and Operated Marketplace - opened its doors where Allgood’s Used Books and Coffee served customers until it closed last fall.Shateria Smith is director of creative arts programming at RISE Chattanooga, the arts and culture nonprofit in East Chattanooga that bought the storefront.Christopher Shaw is the owner of Holy Man Grooming and Final Flash Productions - he...
2025-05-2910 min