On this episode, we chatted with Nappy Nina - an MC hailing from Oakland, CA and Kai Davis - writer, performer, poet, and teaching artist from Philadelphia, PA. We talked about the value of lifelong learning, the complicated relationships with homophobia in music, folks with trust issues and so much more! We got into it, as we always do and had a really good time. You know what to do! 

On this episode, we chatted with Harlem NYC native, Founder of Transgender Fund, Trans advocate and model ...Devin-Norelle!! We talked about community struggles & strengths, representation in media and social media's impact on our self-worth. We got into it, as we always do and are pretty confident you'll feel this too. You know what to do! 

On this episode, we chatted with Brooklyn-based DJ & Producer -- Robi D Light!! If you've ever been anywhere...you've heard her mixing magic, at least once! We were so excited to chat it up about dismantling stereotypes around presentation, fielding requests at the DJ booth and MUCH more! Enjoy! 

On this episode, we chatted with nationally-awarded writer, performer, and cultural worker -- Kirya Traber & Sekiya Dorsett -- writer, producer, editor and one of our favorite queer filmmakers giving voice to issues of inequality. We had a really full discussion about the nature of creating, the role of education and how to take ownership of our own voices. Need a little encouragement, press play and get in here! 

On this episode, we chatted with healer, educator, psychic, traveler, and self-proclaimed "sexpert" Charlie Trotman & writer, cultural worker and sex-educator from Philadelphia, PA - Marcus Borton! We had a really candid and enlightening conversation about best sex practices, consent and so much more! This is one of those you definitely shouldn't miss... and you should probably share with everyone. Sharing really is caring!

We're back with a brand new format and it includes our very own discussion-based game, the #VisibilityPacks! For our SEASON PREMIERE, we chatted with the amazingly talented Lina & Estephanie of Bag Ladiez! In their own words, "2 Bronx Dominicans (*ahem* afro-latinas) just tryna be better and make you better too, join ussssss as we try to get rid of our baggage cuz deadass that stuff is heavy af." We had an amazing time with our fellow podcasters & can't wait to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!

Season 4 Finale! We had an amazing visit at the studio from two of our fave #bosses & busy moms, Allison & Talima Davis-Lamb, owners of multi-use skincare line... LIMEGREEN. We learned how necessity pushed Talima's passion for formulas, how Allison's support created pathways and how business partnerships aren't necessarily a requirement with marriage. Allison & Talima honored us with their very personal struggle to start a family and the extremely special way they finally became...

We were so honored to grab some time with Visual Narrator, Texas Isaiah while he was in NYC for a conversation about practice and intersecting interests at The Whitney Museum with Artist, Toyin Ojih Odutola and Novelist, Yaa Gyasi. We took the opportunity to get all the details we could about life (and space) in LA, the importance of archives and some best practices for capturing essence and creating safe spaces in photography.

Happy Valentine's Day!  Kristen's hopes in a Tinder match have been restored (ever so slightly) after our love-themed episode with the amazing Ericka Hart and Ebony Donnley! We had the best time just kicking it with these lovebirds and hearing all about how they got together, how they stay together and how the rest of us can get it together! We sang, we laughed and we felt the love...trust us, you will to! Enjoy :)

The joy of laughter was loud and robust in the studio (AHEM, sorry in advance but prepare to work that volume button)...as we spoke to Writer/Director AND Comedian, Robin Cloud, a few days before she made her big move to California! We got to hear more about the how's and why's of her comedic journey, her stint with "Robin Cloud and The Raindrops" and her truly great short film "Out Again." As usual, we're excited to share with you...ENJOY! 

Food as healing... a concept we can't afford to ignore and with culinary bosses like Sara Elise & Cleo Zuli at the helm, we won't be able to! We sat with these two to talk about the business of feeling good and living our best lives through fresh ingredients, the atmosphere of celebration and entrepreneurship. We learn how Sara Elise ended up with two successful ventures, Harvest & Revel and Blindseed! Also, the story behind Cleo Zuli's start-up baby, Blk Palate...tune in!

The 2018 Reset is REAL, already.  We did A LOT this episode because a lot has been going on... keeping it authentic is our brand, remember? We start out with a much needed friend session about integrity, healing and our necessary re-commitments for the year. We move right into our gratitude session with some team shoutouts, SWS happenings and some really exciting announcement! In 2018, we've got cool partnerships, we're planning epic events, we've got listeners in Uzbekistan (BISHHH!) and more!

This is our SEASON 4 Premiere y'all!!  We are so excited to be back and we couldn't have chosen a better guest to start the season off with! Allow us to introduce you to Sir Knight, Co-Founder of the primary Black Trans* News Resource - BlackTransTV! We spend our first episode back talking to Sir about his thoughts on Black Unity, the responsibility of educating ourselves and what it takes for black folk to really do better. You know what to do...SUBSCRIBE and ENJOY!

Happy New Year! We gathered two of our fave positivity forces for this amazing BONUS episode about AFFIRMATIONS! Self-proclaimed Love Activist and past guest, Anyanwu and SWS first timer and Youth Minister, Sontaia took us on a journey of how-to's, through spirituality and reflection. We talked about praying on-the-go, the flexibility of healing, faith as practice and so much more. No matter your denomination, if living your best life is the goal... this is a conversation you want to hear. 

This is our SEASON 3 FINALE y'all!! We are so excited to be closing this amazing season with Rae Leone Allen, co-creator of the black & queer badassery that is 1-9-5 Lewis! You've heard about it, watched it and now we got to talk about all of it.. the how, they why and all the gems in between. We talked through current media (mis)representation, learning the power of audacity and so much more! We were even honored with a poetry reading from Rae... we've made it y'all. Enjoy!

We got really vulnerable on this episode and are so glad to share with y'all... as per usual! We were in great company with Shannon Matesky, Creator of QTPOC Variety Show - Queer Abstract and Milly Dubouchet, Creator of connection powerhouse - LezFactor. We talked about using truth to connect with community, the power of healing in the spotlight and why self-care will always reign supreme.

We happily scraped time out of our weekday schedules to catch the very booked Dennis Norris II...y'all, we're so glad we did! We got the tea on how he became one-fourth of the hottest thots in town, what it really means to be a MacDowell Colony Fellow and who in his family was just nominated for 2 Grammys! This convo will definitely put your procrastination on front street, get in here and check it out :)

We had such a good time talking to one of Issuu's 25 Most Stylish Black Men in Fashion and had no shortage of fabulosity in the studio while doing so! B. Hawk Snipes left us with some gems about finding his footing in the fashion industry and how he maintains the confidence it takes to SLAY on the daily. We get to hear about the long history of style in his hometown, the Bronx, and why energy is SO important when deciding where he takes his talents. Get into this episode y'all!  

We are so excited to share the laughs from our convo with two of our fave space holding mavericks -- Ryann Holmes of Bklyn Boihood and Simone Davis of Girl Social and Queer Abstract! We talked about the how and why of holding space, the road to longevity and the importance of "Adult Recess." Ryann gives us some deets on the packed weekend Bklyn Boihood has coming up and Simone gets us ready for some upcoming gallery walks and a big stage debut!

We are so excited to share the gems from our chat with serial entrepreneur, Vanessa Newman aka DJ Fiveboi and gender-neutral evening wear designer, Kris Harrington of Kris Harring Apparel Group! As Lamika so accurately put it, we talked about "decolonizing success" so grab a notepad and take away some tangible tips to do just that! Kris and Vanessa talked to us about their introductions to business and self-employment, the importance of trusting a vision and finding time to get it all done.

Ay Bay Bay! We were gone for a minute, now we're back with some updates! We've got an entire episode about US and we are sharing...a lot! We roll some very special dice and catch up with each other about ideal mates, end of year goals and whatever else has happened over the past few months! If you've ever wanted to know some very random facts about your favorite podcast hosts...this is the episode to hear them! 

We're so excited to start off Season 3 sharing this amazing discussion with Playwright, Roger Q. Mason and Community Partners Consultant, Ian Fields-Stewart of The White Dress Play! Roger takes us through his journey to The White Dress, the power of dramatic action and his commitment to the folk. Ian, a SWS fave, talks to us about their mission to bring theatre back to the community, the vitality of representation and the furthering of conversations on gender identity through the lens of the...

Sasha and Olympia talk to us about the nature of reframing their narratives as black trans folk. We sat with Sasha Alexander and Olympia Perez of Black Trans Media for an episode that is long overdue and critically necessary to share. We were guided through the realities of criminalization from the trans perspective, the necessity of authentic ally-ship and the discourse around "what does safety look like?" for black trans women...and much more.

Our latest guest, Yéwá, is on summer break from Binghamton U and back home in Brooklyn! She stops by to chat with us about highlighting queerness in the African community, how she navigates depression through poetry and what she loves  & hates about studying psychology. We also get into her hilarious attempts at coming out to her mother, why she felt guilty for leaving her 'hood and why she won't do the desk job! She even performs a spoken word piece for us mid-convo... you don't want to...