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The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyBadge of Shame: Childfree, Childless or CarefreeYou aint got no kids! This episode probes the complicated emotions that come with the child status of African American auntie. For some, to be childfree is a badge ofshame in a society that values being a mother. This episode will unpack what it means to willingly love the children of others when you have none of your own. 2025-05-0927 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileySeason 2 Episode 1 - Badge of Shame: Childfree, Childless or CarefreeYou aint got no kids! This episode probes the complicated emotions that come with the child status of African American auntie. For some, to be childfree is a badge ofshame in a society that values being a mother.This episode will unpack what it means to willingly love the children of others when you have none of your own.
2025-05-0927 min
The Water Bearer Podcast2 Things Can Be TrueSpecial guest Dr. Shewanda Riley joins me to discuss hypocrisy in the church, the debate on astrology and religion coexisting and the brilliance of a Virgo.2025-01-1055 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 11- A Conversation about Poetry (part 2)This episode concludes the 2 part series where Tarrant County College students discuss poetry with me and poet LL Burke.
2023-01-3022 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 11- A Conversation about Poetry (part 2)This episode concludes the 2 part series where Tarrant County College students discuss poetry with me and poet LL Burke.2023-01-3022 minThe Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 10 - A Conversation about PoetryThis week's episode is the first of a two part series featuring a discussion with students from my college English class about the poetry of L.L. Burke. As an added surprise, the poet joins the conversation. 2022-12-2428 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 10 - A Conversation about PoetryThis week's episode is the first of a two part series featuring a discussion with students from my college English class about the poetry of L.L. Burke. As an added surprise, the poet joins the conversation.
2022-12-2428 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 9 - Lessons from The Woman KingThis episode features Auntie Wanda discussing intersections of sisterhood and strength in the box office hit The Woman King.
2022-10-0330 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 9 - Lessons from The Woman KingThis episode features Auntie Wanda discussing intersections of sisterhood and strength in the box office hit The Woman King.2022-10-0330 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 8 -Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (part 2)This episode concludes our conversation with author Michelle Stimpson about using aunts as characters in her books as well as her personal experiences as a niece and an aunt.
2022-08-2927 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 8 -Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (part 2)This episode concludes our conversation with author Michelle Stimpson about using aunts as characters in her books as well as her personal experiences as a niece and an aunt. 2022-08-2927 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 7 - Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (Part 1)This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview featuring Essence best-selling author Michelle Stimpson. We discuss how her aunts influenced her writing as her personal life. We also discuss how she used aunts as important characters in her ground-breaking Christian fiction novel Divas of Damascus Road.2022-08-2229 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 7 - Interview with best selling author Michelle Stimpson (Part 1)This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview featuring Essence best-selling author Michelle Stimpson. We discuss how her aunts influenced her writing as her personal life. We also discuss how she used aunts as important characters in her ground-breaking Christian fiction novel Divas of Damascus Road.
2022-08-2229 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 6 - Tia LisetteThis episode features a discussion with Dr. Lisette Blanco-Cerda about her experiences as an aunt from the Latino/Chicano perspective. She shares compelling details about her relationship with her nephew and how she was influenced by her "Tias" growing up. 2022-08-1530 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 6 - Tia LisetteThis episode features a discussion with Dr. Lisette Blanco-Cerda about her experiences as an aunt from the Latino/Chicano perspective. She shares compelling details about her relationship with her nephew and how she was influenced by her "Tias" growing up.
2022-08-1530 min
400 PlusAunts & Uncles Part 2: Shewanda Riley PhDMarc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
Shewanda Riley, PhD is an educator, writer, consultant and podcast host.
https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com2022-08-1321 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 5 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (part 2)This is part 2 of a conversation with National Association of Black Journalist Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Smith. In this episode we explores the importance of having a strong support system as a custodial aunt and the legacy she has created with her nieces and nephew. 2022-08-0834 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 5 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (part 2)This is part 2 of a conversation with National Association of Black Journalist Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Smith. In this episode we explores the importance of having a strong support system as a custodial aunt and the legacy she has created with her nieces and nephew.
2022-08-0834 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 4 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (Part 1)This episode is an intriguing conversation with publisher, veteran journalist and National Association of Black Journalist Hall of Fame Inductee Cheryl Smith. In this episode, Cheryl describes her experiences as a custodial aunt to her nieces and nephew and how being an aunt impacted her personally and professionally. This episode is part one of a two part series. 2022-08-0134 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 4 - Interview with journalist Cheryl Smith (Part 1)This episode is an intriguing conversation with publisher, veteran journalist and National Association of Black Journalist Hall of Fame Inductee Cheryl Smith. In this episode, Cheryl describes her experiences as a custodial aunt to her nieces and nephew and how being an aunt impacted her personally and professionally. This episode is part one of a two part series.
2022-08-0134 min
400 PlusAunts & Uncles: Shewanda Riley PhDMarc Sims talks with Shewanda Riley about being an aunt or an uncle.
https://www.chocolateauntiepodcast.com
2022-07-3013 minThe Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 3 (Guest Aunt 'Nora)The episode is an interview I did with my Aunt 'Nora about her experiences as an aunt and how she influenced my aunting lifestyle. 2022-07-2514 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 3 (Guest Aunt 'Nora)The episode is an interview I did with my Aunt 'Nora about her experiences as an aunt and how she influenced my aunting lifestyle.
2022-07-2514 minThe Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 2: Black TV Aunts and Why we love themThis episode explores the vibrant legacy of Black Aunts from television shows of the last 50 years. 2022-07-1831 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast - Episode 2: Black TV Aunts and Why we love themThis episode explores the vibrant legacy of Black Aunts from television shows of the last 50 years.
2022-07-1831 minThe Chocolate Auntie PodcastChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 1 - Who You Calling Auntie?This episode explores whether called auntie is a slur or a title of honor.2022-07-1129 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyChocolate Auntie Podcast Episode 1 - Who You Calling Auntie?This episode explores whether called auntie is a slur or a title of honor.
2022-07-1129 min
The Chocolate Auntie PodcastThe Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Preview EpisodeThis provides a brief overview of the Chocolate Auntie Podcast series.2022-07-0901 min
The Chocolate Auntie Podcast By Shewanda RileyThe Chocolate Auntie Podcast - Preview EpisodeThis provides a brief overview of the Chocolate Auntie Podcast series.
2022-07-0901 min
SPN: SINGLE LIVINGSINGLE LIVING #031Guest: Shewanda Riley is a Dallas-based author and media professional who has worked as a News Director, producer and on-air talent for radio stations in Dallas, Texas and for the Armed Forces Network. She is currently a correspondent for Sheridan Broadcasting Network. Shewanda is the author of Love Hangover - Moving From Pain to Purpose After a Relationship Ends, and the founder of the National Get Over Your Love Hangover Week, which includes a relationship conference. In this podcast she discusses how to prevent a love hangover, how to get over a love hangover, and how to have a...2006-07-0230 min