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Tina & ShelettaOur First MalcolmOn this episode of the Tina & Sheletta Podcast, the hosts tribute Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the lasting impact of The Cosby Show. Tina shares how he was her “first Malcolm,”. Sheletta discusses how the absence of the show has cost us progress.
2025-07-2921 minTina & ShelettaSheletta should be ashamed...When Sheletta tells her friend Tina about how she gave the new Black teacher the third degree, Tina told her bestie she should be ashamed of herself for the double standard!
2025-07-2216 minTina & ShelettaRIP: Essence Fest is dead!Tina and Sheletta deliver the eulogy for Essence Festival and declare the one popular party with a purpose dead on arrival in 2025 on the latest episode of their podcast.
2025-07-1422 minTina & ShelettaWe mourn with those who mourn...Tina & Sheletta are grateful to their listeners as they took a week off to mourn with the family of Melissa and Mark Hortman, the Minnesota legislator and her husband who were assassinated. Sheletta and Melissa were friends, so the loss was not just personal but profound.
2025-07-0222 minTina & ShelettaIt's a bust!Tina & Sheletta are beside themselves that Donald Trump removed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s bust from the Oval Office. Even more alarming, nobody knows where it is. Sheletta thinks he threw it in the trash. Tina tends to agree.
2025-06-1730 minTina & ShelettaShould Sheletta get a nanny?Sheletta is frustrated about the back-and-forth she's gonna have to experience to get her three kids to camps this summer. Her friend Tina says she's gotta let go of the "Super Mom" persona and hire a part time nanny to help out around the house.
2025-06-0424 minTina & ShelettaDon't hire anybody named Capricorn!Tina and Sheletta are following the Diddy trial and says he'll get convicted, not necessarily because the evidence him is so powerful, but because he hired someone whose name is a zodiac sign.
2025-05-2817 minTina & ShelettaBeing nasty ain't enough!Tina has been closely monitoring the Diddy trial and feels like prosecutors haven't produced enough evidence to warrant the charges against him. In the words of Sheletta, all they've proven is that Puff Daddy is nasty and being nasty ain't enough to send the disgraced rapper to federal prison.
2025-05-2131 minTina & ShelettaThe Mother's Day Let Down is RealSheletta tells Tina she needs another day between Mother's Day and Monday morning because transition from Queen of the Day to scullery maid is too quick.
2025-05-1424 minTina & ShelettaWhy don't we have allergies? Lead and asbestos!Tina and Sheletta are sick and tired of their kids being allergic to everything from dogs to dairy. The besties don't have one thing between them that they're allergic to. Why don't these two 70s born Houston babies have anything that gives them the hives? They survived high schools filled with lead and asbestos!
2025-05-0728 minTina & ShelettaIn Tina We TrustTina and Sheletta open up about life's surprising turns, the importance of trust, and how every step brings a little more understanding in this episode of the Tina and Sheletta Podcast.
2025-04-2927 minTina & ShelettaLiving in Texas? You can't lose weight!Tina & Sheletta, both native Texans, say living in The Lone Star State, with restaurant options like Pappadeaux and desert spots like Shipley Donuts on every corner make it almost impossible to stick to your diet and lose weight.
2025-04-2219 minTina & ShelettaBeing BlessedSometimes a lot of good things can happen all in a row. That’s when you know you’re being blessed. When you’re good to other people—good things happen to you.
2025-04-1519 minTina & ShelettaHere Comes the Mother of the Groom: Part 2Tina tells Sheletta all about her son Malcolm's wedding to his bride Madison and how the two took extra time to make the event special for their guests and loved ones who have gone to heaven and couldn't be there for the special day.
2025-04-0826 minTina & ShelettaTina & Sheletta Raise Money for Dad Who Left His Kids at McDonald'sTina & Sheletta spring into action when they hear about a dad who left his kids at McDonald's to interview for a job. The ladies started a Go Fund Me to help pay for his legal bills.
2025-04-0222 minTina & ShelettaHere Comes the Mother of the GroomTina is excited about her son's upcoming wedding and gives Sheletta the 411 on everything from planning to what she's wearing to the food to the multicultural DJ.
2025-03-2020 minTina & ShelettaWomen Supporting WomenFor Women's History Month, it's important for women to support other women's businesses and buy their products. Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the country but they get the least amount of venture capital funding.
2025-03-1119 minTina & ShelettaWhat exactly do you want Kamala Harris to do?Tina & Sheletta are pissed that white women want Kamala Harris to come out and fight Donald Trump, when the majority of them voted for him and now are upset with some of the cuts he's making to colleges and funding to children with special needs.
2025-03-0415 minTina & ShelettaAre People About to Break?Thirty-days into the boycott of big box stores like Target, Walmart and online retail giants like Amazon who rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Tina wonders if people can keep up the protest so we don't roll back our progress.
2025-02-2521 minTina & ShelettaGetting Back to BasicsSheletta tells Tina that in order to survive in this world today with all the chaos happening, the only way to stay sane is to stay prayed up.
2025-02-1821 minTina & ShelettaA Chitlin' Circuit MentalityTina explains to Sheletta that people didn't really understand Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show because most folks have a chitlin' circuit mentality and want to be entertained rather than educated.
2025-02-1219 minTina & ShelettaMother of…Tina tells Sheletta she's excited about her son's upcoming wedding in a few months, but as the mother of the groom, she's having a hard time finding a dress that's sexy, sassy and still not too flashy.
2025-02-0428 minTina & ShelettaIs HRT Gonna Stop Sheletta's Hot Flashes? Tina Weighs In...When Sheletta tells Tina all the new ailments she's encountering including floaters in her eyes, hot flashes and mood swings ahead of her 54th birthday, Tina suggests her bestie gets hormone replacement therapy.
2025-01-2822 minTina & ShelettaLet it snow, let it snow, let it snowTina & Sheletta are tickled pink to see all their Houston relatives sledding and tubing after a record snow storm hits the Bayou City. But the ladies warn the fun will soon turn into four letter words if the city doesn't have a plan to make the roads and highways safe to drive.
2025-01-2220 minTina & ShelettaBlack Women Have to Tell Their Own StoriesSheletta is excited to see Tyler Perry's new movie about the Black female soldiers, but she's tired of it taking 50+ years to tell the heroic stories of Black women who make outstanding contributions in this country. She encourages Black women to clap for themselves, celebrate their successes and shine a spotlight on their own accomplishments.
2024-12-3115 minTina & ShelettaComedy Can't Be this SensitiveTina tells Sheletta she misses the days when comedians had a little more edge to their routines and while she enjoyed the Jamie Foxx special on Netflix, she said he should have told some jokes and saved his story for a sit down with Gayle King.
2024-12-1820 minTina & ShelettaHappy Birthday Tina!Tina goes all out for her birthday and says it's important to celebrate getting older because you're worth it.
2024-12-1023 minTina & ShelettaBlack Women are Boycotting for Black FridayWith the rollback of DEI at some major retailers including Walmart, Tina & Sheletta talk about how Black women are boycotting some of their favorite stories to send a message.
2024-12-0327 minTina & ShelettaI Voted for MeTina and Sheletta reflect on the recent presidential election and the heartbreak they felt when Kamala Harris didn't win. Tina confessed that when she went into the voting booth and thought about all of Kamala's qualifications, background, and experience she felt like she was voting for herself.
2024-11-2624 minTina & ShelettaIt's Election Day!Tina & Sheletta are excited about the possibility of America having it's first Black woman president but are concerned about the lack of support that Kamala Harris received from African American men and white women.
2024-11-0524 minTina & ShelettaThe reason the race is so close: RACISM!Tina & Sheletta try to figure out why the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is so close and the ladies can only think of one thing that would cause it to happen: RACISM!
2024-10-3020 minTina & ShelettaBlack Girl Day OffSheletta missed it, but Tina took advantage of the new national holiday that gives Black women a day off.
2024-10-1521 minTina & ShelettaExcuses, Excuses: Should Race Matter in PoliticsWhen someone has the degrees, the experience, and the skills to get the job done, should race even come into consideration? Listen in to this week’s episode where Tina & Sheletta talk about how race can affect elections and more.
2024-10-0126 minTina & ShelettaDiddy is DoneIn this week’s episode, Tina & Sheletta unpack the recent arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Listen in to learn more.
2024-09-2426 minTina & ShelettaYou’d Better Be Careful in BrazilTina just got back from Brazil, and in this week’s episode, she shares all about her trip. You already know the who, what, and where…listen in to hear about the how, the why, and more.
2024-09-1128 minTina & ShelettaTransitioning from a Corporate Job to Self-EmploymentIn this week’s episode, Tina & Sheletta talk about Tina’s transition from her corporate job to being self-employed and finding contract-based consultant work. Knowing your worth is just the start when negotiating a contract salary. Listen in to learn more.
2024-09-0324 minTina & ShelettaEver Evolving EtiquetteTina & Sheletta talk about money, passing down ideas and etiquette to the next generation, and preparing their kids for the upcoming school year. They also share their thoughts about what the world will look like once we have a black, female president in 2025.
2024-08-2725 minTina & ShelettaSnoop for VP!Instead of the button up, strait laced broadcaster, NBC has turned the Olympic coverage on to Snoop Dogg and the world loves it. Snoop is probably one of the most popular people in the world right now. Tina tells Sheletta that the rapper's popularity would get people to the polls, so Kamala Harris should name Snoop as her VP pick.
2024-07-3023 minTina & ShelettaWill Smith is fading to Black...After being rejected at the Oscars, Will Smith popped up at the BET Awards performing a new song. Tina and Sheletta are excited to see him back home, again.
2024-07-2317 minTina & ShelettaIs Essence becoming extinct?While Tina and Sheletta have enjoyed the Essence Music Festival over the years, the ladies wonder what ever happened to the popular monthly magazine. It was once considered the "Bible for Black Women", but it's not hard to find on newsstands. Is Essence becoming extinct?
2024-07-1423 minTina & ShelettaSheletta ain't doing DisneySheletta refuses to take her kids to Disney, even though her BFF and podcast co-host Tina begs her to get them to the theme park. Sheletta says she has her reasons for not going and spells them out on their podcast.
2024-06-2221 minTina & Sheletta"I can't drink no more!"As she gets older, Sheletta shares with her friend Tina that she can't drink anymore without her heart racing, sweating, and falling asleep on the latest episode of their podcast.
2024-06-0818 minTina & ShelettaDon't be scared to ask for help...When Sheletta starts telling Tina that she needs help with her production company, Tina wonders why her longtime BFF hadn't reached out to ask for assistance.
2024-05-2720 minTina & ShelettaKeep your family business OFF Facebook...Tina & Sheletta say it's time for people to pick up the phone and talk to their kin folks when they have a dispute with a family member to resolve your difference and stop putting their business all over Facebook.
2024-05-2120 minTina & ShelettaHow do you show up for people who don't show up for you?Sheletta shares with Tina that she's struggling right now and when she called on folks to help out during this difficult time, people she has shown up for when they were at a low moment, are not showing up for her. Tina teaches her how to handle this dilemma.
2024-05-0514 minTina & ShelettaThey doing WHAT with they mama?Sheletta tells Tina she was shocked when she found out what parents are allowing their children to do in front of them including cuss and smoke weed.
2024-04-2516 minTina & ShelettaWolf in sheep's clothing!After the allegations about Diddy came to light, Tina & Sheletta say he was a wolf in sheep's clothing. Hiding in plain sight. The ladies wonder who else is out there that will soon be exposed on the latest episode of their podcast.
2024-04-1416 minTina & ShelettaWho else is hiding in plain sight?After the FBI raided Diddy's house and all the allegations are flying around about him being a gangster, Tina and Sheletta said the are absolutely shocked. The ladies wonder what other celebrity gangsters are hiding in plain sight.
2024-04-0813 minTina & ShelettaWill she go?Tina debates whether or not she'll go to her 35th high school class reunion and lays out all the reasons that might keep her "too busy" that night to attend.
2024-03-2021 minTina & ShelettaTina has a change of heartAfter last week's episode, Tina has a change of heart about Sheletta's stern parenting of her teenage son Andrew. She encourages her longtime friend and podcast co-host to give the kid a break!
2024-03-1116 minTina & ShelettaCan you be burned out as a parent?After 17 years of being a mom, Sheletta confesses to her friend Tina that she is burned out and wants to run away.
2024-02-2923 minTina & ShelettaMonique can't move past "career hurt"...Tina explains to Sheletta what "career hurt" is and says that's what Monique is experiencing with Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey and Lee Daniels which is why she can't stop talking about it.
2024-02-2019 minTina & ShelettaWho got next?Tina and Sheletta try to guess who'll be the next guest on Club Shay Shay after Katt Williams broke the internet on the former NFL player's podcast.
2024-01-3114 minTina & ShelettaKeep talking about Katt...It's been two weeks but the world is still talking about the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay so Tina & Sheletta chat about the ripple effect it's had on other entertainers including Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley.
2024-01-2021 minTina & ShelettaKatt is cutting up!Tina & Sheletta are shocked about all the tea Katt Williams spilled on the Club Shay Shay podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe. The ladies talked about what surprised them the most on the latest episode of their podcast.
2024-01-0916 minTina & ShelettaThat boy is heading to college...Sheletta asks her friend Tina to help her figure out how to get her teenage son Andrew, who is a senior in high school, ready for college.
2024-01-0125 minTina & ShelettaDiddy did it!Now that revelations are surfacing that Puff Daddy is more mobster than megastar rapper, Tina has him pegged for a suspect in every hip-hop related crime dating back 50 years, even though he ain't but 54 years old.
2023-12-2120 minTina & Sheletta”You’ll look good in that casket!”Tina and Sheletta say they're not ready to run out and try the latest trend of taking diabetes medicine to loose weight because the side effects scare them. The ladies say they want to know Jesus, but they ain't ready to meet Him anytime soon.
2023-12-1229 minTina & ShelettaIt’s too much going on...Diddy got exposed for allegedly beating and abusing Cassie. Will Smith's best friend claims he caught him having sex with a man. Keke Palmer is back out on the scene. It's all taking a toll on Tina and she says the constant drama is too much for her to bear on the latest episode of the podcast she hosts with her BFF Sheletta.
2023-12-0125 minTina & ShelettaWhat’s going on with Keke?Tina and Sheletta are shocked and heartbroken by the pictures of KeKe Palmer allegedly being attacked by the father of her son. The ladies talk about how important it is for younger women to speak up and out immediately if they are in an abusive relationship.
2023-11-1128 minTina & ShelettaGlamping to remember Grandma...To commemorate the anniversary of her mother's passing, Tina and her family are going glamping with her kids as a way to celebrate to remember Grandma!
2023-11-0215 minTina & ShelettaThe time has come, and gone...After seeing Frankie Beverly in concert, Tina and Sheletta debate whether or not old school acts should still be performing past their prime on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-10-2525 minTina & Sheletta”Will and Jada have drained me...”Sheletta says needs IV fluids because the Will Smith saga have drained all her body fluids. Tina offers words of wisdom as to why Jada Pinkett Smith is spilling all the tea (HINT: It ain't about book sales) on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-10-1620 minTina & ShelettaSheletta tickles Tina...Whether the ladies are talking about their ex-husbands or their kids, Sheletta always tells a hilariously funny story to tickle her friend Tina. The laughter continues on the latest episode of their weekly podcast.
2023-10-1023 minTina & ShelettaSheletta let Andrew get a car!Sheletta tells Tina that she let Andrew get a car, but confesses that the purchase for her teenage son comes with a new set of fears on the latest episode of their best friend podcast.
2023-10-0219 minTina & ShelettaCan Sheletta put the phone down?When Sheletta chats with her friends from Hy-Vee they challenge her to put the phone down during dinner time for the rest of September in honor of Family Meals Month. Can the social media maven do it? Thoughts and prayers are needed.
2023-09-1951 minTina & ShelettaGet the car, or no?Sheletta asks for advice from her BFF Tina when her teenage son comes to her and asks for help buying a car after he's spent all his money on the new Nike Jordan brand tennis shoes.
2023-09-0324 minTina & ShelettaOld school parenting is the only way to go...Tina & Sheletta agree that these new school "positive" and "soft" parenting styles ain't the way to go. The ladies long for the days of ole' school parenting that required accountability and discipline.
2023-08-2624 minTina & ShelettaKeKe is kicking butt!Tina & Sheletta are cheering for KeKe Palmer after the actress used the breakup from her boyfriend to create a new clothing line and music video with Usher.
2023-08-1932 minTina & ShelettaHe’s a man now!Sheletta asks Tina for help as she comes to terms with the fact that her oldest son Andrew is now an adult!
2023-08-1028 minTina & ShelettaJamie’s circle is tight...Tina and Sheletta are glad that Jamie Foxx is home and out of the hospital. The ladies also talk about the importance of having a tight circle of family and friends around you so you can weather the storms of life.
2023-08-0226 minTina & ShelettaEverything we do reflects back on us...Tina & Sheletta talk about the recent kidnapping hoax and how one Black woman's lie will have a negative impact on all Black women on the latest episode of their sistergirl podcast.
2023-07-2625 minTina & ShelettaThe Stellars are stellar...Tina gives Sheletta all the scoop after attending The Stellar awards in Las Vegas and the ladies dish on how disrespectful the BET Awards were this year.
2023-07-1813 minTina & Sheletta”I am a Motha”The internet is smoking as everybody weights in on how Keke Palmer's boyfriend went on Instagram to criticize the outfit she wore at the Usher concert. Tina and Sheletta weigh in and the women don't hold back on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-07-1134 minTina & ShelettaWhat is Missy Elliot doing at Tina’shouse?When Sheletta hears Missy Elliot's voice in the background at Tina's house, she shuts down the whole podcast to try and figure out why the superstar rapper is hanging with her best friend and she wasn't invited to the party.
2023-07-0430 minTina & ShelettaBe a little skeptical when trying new things...Tina & Sheletta talk about the need to be a little more skeptical when trying new things after five people were killed on an exploration trip to see the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean in a subversive.
2023-06-2632 minTina & Sheletta”They ain’t built like us!”Sheletta's plans for a hot girl summer were dashed when it got too hot in Houston, where her kids were staying with her mom for summer vacation, and she had to bring them home because the excessive heat made them sick. Tina declared to her now depressed friend, "They ain't built like us!".
2023-06-2023 minTina & Sheletta”I’m a nudist!”Tina admits to a surprised and shocked Sheletta that she enjoys getting completely naked to get full body scrubs and massages to relax.
2023-06-1137 minTina & ShelettaJacky Oh’s death is a wake up call...Tina & Sheletta are saddened after the Jacky Oh's death. The ladies hope this is a wake up call to love yourself just the way you are but if you're thinking about getting surgical enhancements, do your homework and look up the doctor's credentials and any complaints that are on their records.
2023-06-0619 minTina & ShelettaDon’t ask for me to pray for you no more...Sheletta said she's not praying for any more celebrities after Jamie Foxx's relatives didn't tell anybody that he was out of the hospital and feeling better following his medical crisis.
2023-05-2949 minTina & ShelettaGet the boulders out of your life...Sheletta tells Tina a lesson she learned from the farmers who live near her Minnesota home: be sure to dig up the boulders in your life and get rid of them before they destroy your harvest.
2023-05-1737 minTina & ShelettaSide-piece success story...Tina & Sheletta said they never thought they'd see the day where a side chick came up like Camilla did. She went from being the woman Prince Charles cheated on Diana with to being Queen Consort. Hoes everywhere are rejoicing.
2023-05-0921 minTina & ShelettaFamily first!Tina and Sheletta chat about how COVID-19 kept people isolated from visiting extended family, but now that things are opening up again, people are still not getting back together the way they used to. The ladies say it's time to put #FamilyFirst.
2023-05-0324 minTina & ShelettaPray along the way...With Mother's Day approaching, Tina tells Sheletta a valuable lesson she learned from her late mom Theresa, who always told her to "pray along the way" on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-04-2633 minTina & ShelettaSoft Black Girl...Tina and Sheletta debate the new Soft Black Girl initiative. While Tina thinks it's a good idea and will give Black women a chance to take a break before they have a nervous breakdown, Sheletta is afraid that it'll make Black women appear "weak" if they soften up.
2023-04-1732 minTina & Sheletta”I lost everything in the fire”When Sheletta says she's struggling after the divorce letting go of the ties she has to her ex-husband, Tina says she's gotta break away completely to build a new life.
2023-04-0943 minTina & ShelettaThe pressure to be a perfect parent...Tina and Sheletta talk about the pressure to be a perfect parent and how no matter how hard you try, you'll never get it 100% right.
2023-03-2652 minTina & ShelettaIn and out in two hours...Tina tells Sheletta that after years of spending eight to ten hours in salons getting her hair done over the years, she's found a stylist who gets clients in and out in two hours. Sheletta doesn't believe her, but Tina swears it's the truth.
2023-03-1932 minTina & ShelettaDoes everybody STILL hate Chris?Tina & Sheletta discuss Chris Rock's new Netflix special where he finally discusses the slap heard round the world. Do the ladies agree about what he said on stage? Find out on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-03-0828 minTina & ShelettaTeachers have too many days off...Sheletta gets a big surprise when her kids tell her there is no school when she tries to send them off to class. The mom of four tells her best friend Tina that teachers have too many days off.
2023-02-1927 minTina & ShelettaThe Texas two-step...Tina & Sheletta realize that the reason they don't trust the "system" is because they grew up in state where the system keep failing the people who live there.
2023-02-0530 minTina & ShelettaThe power of accountability...Tina & Sheletta talk about the importance and power of having friends who'll be accountability partners when you're trying to achieve your goals on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-01-2925 minTina & ShelettaDon’t come home with scratches on your face...Tina tells Sheletta about a time when she was being bullied at school and when she told her mom about it, instead of coddling her, she said, "Don't come home with scratches on your face." Tina said that incident stuck with her and gave her the strength she needed to handle life's challenges as an adult.
2023-01-2225 minTina & ShelettaKeeping traditions alive...Now that they are the senior members of their families, Tina and Sheletta talk about the highs and lows of keeping traditional celebrations alive for the next generation on the latest episode of their podcast.
2023-01-1027 minTina & ShelettaWhat would you tell young you?Tina turns 52 and Sheletta asks her friend if she could turn back the hands of time and offer advice to her 26 year old self, what would she say on the latest episode of their podcast...
2022-12-1646 minTina & ShelettaMichelle Obama’s menopause is mine too...Tina & Sheletta are glad someone like Michelle Obama is talking openly about menopause. The ladies share stories of night sweats and the struggle to lose weight on the latest episode of their podcast.
2022-11-2326 minTina & ShelettaSlavery was on the ballot?Slavery was on the ballot. TD Jakes had Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his congregation the Sunday before Election Day. And somehow Hershel Walker is in a runoff for a US Senate seat in Georgia. Politics has Tina & Sheletta in a pickle...
2022-11-1532 minTina & ShelettaHouston is in the headlines for the wrong reasons...The Houston Astros just won the World Series, but that's not the only front-page news Tina & Sheletta's hometown is making. Migos rapper Takeoff was shot and killed there and so far, no arrests have been made.
2022-11-0741 minTina & ShelettaCan kids get some grace?Sheletta tells Tina she's frustrated that school systems are holding students to the same testing standards they had before COVID-19 as if children haven't gone through the pandemic. While banks, businesses and the rest of the world is getting grace, kids in the classroom are shown no mercy.
2022-11-0322 minTina & ShelettaDisney’s new plus size heroine...Tina & Sheletta say it's about time that Disney diversity the look of their princesses and have one that looks like most kids.
2022-10-2934 min