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Since Y’all Don’t Read

Mia Shantel

Weekly interviews with black women making waves in their personal and professional lives.

society & culture

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01:03:02

Your Favorite Cousin

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/05/03

Since graduating from Hampton University and relocating the Los Angeles, Miah works in casting for some of our favorite shows while running her lifestyle brand "Give Me A Minute". Her journey has come with its fair share of twists and turns with work in the film and television industry impacted by the pandemic in 2020 and halted again due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023. Now that the dust continues to settle, Miah is able to continue doing what she loves while expanding her lifestyle brand and

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00:46:35

Living Life Divinely Designed

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/04/26

Photographer and Creative Director, Mecca Gamble McConnell living a purposeful life divinely designed by God.Her innate craft of storytelling through visual concepts has evolved into her launching, Indigo Creative & Consulting, an innovative take on planning and executing visual campaigns. Take a listen as we discuss how Mecca remains aligned in her purpose of building community. To learn more about Mecca, find her on social @MeccaGamble

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00:36:59

Baking Up Big Ideas

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/04/19

Jayde I. Powell is a content creator and marketer from Atlanta, Georgia. With over ten years of experience building the social media presence of several brands, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and entrepreneur in the marketing and advertising industry. She is the founder and head of creative of The Em Dash Co, a content and creative development agency, and the host of #CreatorTeaTalk, a LinkedIn audio series that brings together players in the

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00:38:13

Storytelling through Artistry

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/04/12

Monica Gibbs Marsh is a visual artist and author recently publishing her first novel under her Penn name, Songs of Lost Things. Her writing and artwork are rooted in Black southern heritage and its ties to modern culture. Her book also features a series of original art pieces providing a visual backdrop to the story and its themes. You can follow Monica on Instagram/TikTok: @moni_shywriter; Facebook: @moni.shywriter, and at www.monicamccollough.com.

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00:40:43

Lisa Frank, but Black

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/04/05

Get to know digital illustrator, Destiny Darcel, as we discuss what began as a revenge-inspired hobby in 2020, and has flourished into a successful business for the young designer. Destiny continues to refine her craft and hopes to have a generational impact on the way Lisa Frank inspired millennials by expanding her artwork into colorful, creative stationery collections. The journey to "that girl" status has come with it's fair share of lessons, but that doesn't stop Destiny from

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01:24:02

Dating Expectations pt. III

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/03/29

The gang's back together for an episode of randomness and foolery centered around dating in Atlanta as millennials. Listen to this week's episode as Amber, Jazmin, and myself make light of the dumpster fire that is the dating pool and talk about what we hope for our romantic lives this year.

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02:28:04

Mogul in the Making

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/03/22

A woman known by many names, Imani is on a mission to one day dominate the beauty industry. As CEO, Lead Esthetician and Makeup Artist of Glitter & Glory Enhancement Bar, her bills are paid helping clients maintain youthful appeal, but her goals are much bigger than what she's doing behind the table. This week's episode takes a peak behind the curtain of an entrepreneur that moved to a new city alone to pursue her dreams of being a household name. She's more than make up and facials with a creative

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00:41:08

Maven of Community & Content

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/03/16

Monika is a multi-hyphenate woman of many talents. She has created community through her presence online and her real-life advocacy for domestic violence. Listen to how Monika continues to inspire and stay grounded. Follow Monika on Instagram for fashion, family, and fun at @Believeinurpower; You can also learn more about her advocacy work by visiting www.powerfulbeginnings.org

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00:22:44

Returning to Self

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2024/03/09

After nearly 15 months, I'm back behind the mic! Life looks slightly different and I am back in Atlanta, but boy have I learned some valuable lessons. Season 4 picks up where I am currently mentally and physically, and hopefully sets the tone for what I want listeners to gain this season. Get in lovers--we're finding our way back to joy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/since-yall-dont-read/support

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01:56:13

Recapping the Cap with Maria & Sophia

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/11/11

I'm taking a break from our regularly scheduled program to do a deep dive into allllll the mess in the latest season of Netflix's reality dating show experiment; Love is Blind. With the help of my friends Maria and Sophia, we are dishing on all the deets from the show and giving our unfiltered opinions about every cast member. If you aren't caught up, just know this episode is filled with spoiler alerts, including our reaction to "cutie-gate." Enjoy this season's recap, and feel free to let us know

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00:38:15

Making My Dreams A Reality with Shanique

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/11/04

Shanique is a modern day renaissance woman, turning her dreams into reality despite many obstacles along the way. She has been able to build her brand and pivoting into being an influencer full-time. From Army Veteran to Mogul in the making, Shanique strives to live life authentically and share memorable experiences with her three girls. Listen to Shanique's story and how she remains grateful for the lessons learn along the way!Fall in love with Shanique's business and beauty on Instagram at

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02:04:38

I Quit Right Now—Today with Mel

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/10/14

This week's episode has been long overdue! I FINALLY sit down with my fellow podcaster-tv lover-take no shit-friend, Mel! Mel is no stranger to hard work and will also choose people, workplaces, and experiences that bring her closer to the luxurious soft life we all seek to attain. We discuss the realities of navigating corporate America as black women, what she's reading, watching, and everything in between. Mel will soon debut her own podcast, but in the meantime, enjoy our girl talk! You can get

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01:21:48

Gratitude & Grief with Jasmine

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/10/07

Jasmine is a social entrepreneur committed to service, youth development, and mental wellness. She was recently promoted at work when the untimely passing of her father occurred. Jasmine uses her healing journey as inspiration for living an authentic life despite the emotional impact of grief. As an advocate for mental wellness in women, she also created a blog titled JNewWisdom: The Revelations of a Millennial Woman and loves the ability to be transparent with her journey in hopes of inspiring

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00:55:24

More Than The Title with Tionka

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/09/30

Tionka is an ambitious woman breaking down barriers in the Finance world that have owned many titles in her life. As Tionka climbs the corporate ladder to CFO, she is here to remind us that we are more than the job. Tionka continues to prioritize time for herself and has recently discovered her passion for home decor and organization to start a new business endeavor project aptly named 3Twenty2 Interiors. Listen to Tionka's journey thus far and how she remains faithful to loving herself along the

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00:29:06

Do It Scared with Michaela

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/09/23

Tune in to my interview with Digital Marketer and Founder of the ADM Agency, LLC—Michaela. She launched her company to help small business owners and individuals develop their brands by providing them with compelling written communication, minimalistic designs, and social media content. As Michaela aspires to live a life on her terms, we discuss what it takes to achieve her goals, having the courage to ask for help, what anchors Michaela in the process. Find Michaela on IG:

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00:49:57

Old Head or OG with Eboné

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/09/16

For the first episode of this season, I sit down with Eboné, host of The Professional Homegirl Podcast. On her show, Eboné interviews women of color anonymously that have unique stories to share. Meeting Eboné felt like we have known each other for years! Our lives mirror one another in many ways with one key goal the desire to create space for black women to thrive unapologetically! Not only do we discuss balancing corporate jobs with busy personal lives, but I get to hear what inspires her work

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00:00:38

Soft Life Season Starts NOW!

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/09/01

Mia Shantel dives into another season of interviews with black women prioritizing self-care, healing, and growth. During these candid conversations with guests from various industries, we uncover common themes in the lives of black women and find joy in removing the veil of double consciousness to reveal more vulnerable, authentic perspectives on life, love, and the pursuit of uninhibited joy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/since-yall-dont-read/support

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00:33:54

Selfish Self-Care & Chronic Illness with Tayo

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/06/22

Tayo is a community engagement specialist and the creative force behind "Selfish Selfcare Management." Tayo's goal with Selfish Selfcare Management is to shift habits and empower those living with chronic illness to create a personal self-management plan. Years ago, Tayo was diagnosed with sickle cell disease and used what she had learned to develop a guide for others learning to manage daily life. Tayo continues to bring awareness to sickle cell disease by normalizing conversations around wellness

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00:51:24

It's A Pärdē with Keli

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/06/08

Pärdē girl Keli, is the Owner + Creative Director of PärdēPress, a greeting card company created for girlfriends to acknowledge and celebrate each other. We discuss what inspired her to take the leap into entrepreneurship full-time, what she has learned since ditching corporate America, and the evolution of self-care for someone with creative mind. To learn more about PärdēPress and get your hands on the uniquely-crafted greeting cards visit www.pardepress.com or find it on Instagram at

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00:27:44

A Pathway to Your Passion

Since Y’all Don’t Read ·

2022/03/08

The Detroit native, Harvard Law grad, and L.A.-based writer began her career as an attorney in the music industry as an executive at Universal Music Group. She later wrote Black Girls Must Die Exhausted, inspired by her own incredible life experience. With the grassroots success of her first book, Allen adds to the three-part series with the highly anticipated; Black Girls Must Be Magic. In the second installment, Tabitha Walker returns with more of life’s challenges and a happy surprise—a baby—with

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