Episodes
It's Giving Tuesday! Shawnda brings on Leslie Scantling of Flock Cancer Idaho— the fun run/walk dedicated to raising funds and awareness towards breast cancer treatment. Learn how this nonprofit took off in 2021 and how to get involved in next year's festivities.
Published 11/30/21
Published 11/30/21
In the fourth episode of our #GivingTuesday series Shawnda talks with the executive director of Life's Kitchen as well as one of their trainees. They dive into their favorite recipes, how the organization has grown, what's on their plate in the near future and how you can show your support.
Published 11/23/21
Shawnda sits down with Wendy from Royal Family Kids Camp Boise—a summer camp for children in foster care. RFK Camp is all about building a world free of childhood trauma. Wendy runs us through the ins and outs of camp, what makes this camp so special and how you can get involved.
Published 11/16/21
In the second episode from the #GivingTuesday series Shawnda discusses the Women’s and Children’s Alliance with Laura and Lupe. This nonprofit strives for safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. Hear how the WCA was created, how they are helping today, and how you can get involved.
Published 11/09/21
In the first episode from the November series #GivingTuesday, Shawnda sits down with Paula and Tylar of COBS, an organization that provides trauma care for victims of human trafficking across Idaho. They discuss how it was started, where it’s at now, and how to donate to this vital Idaho non-profit organization.
Published 11/02/21
In this final episode from the #It’sAllABunchOfHocusPocus series, we hear the chilling tale of Lyda Southard, America’s first well known female serial killer. Enthusiast and filmmaker Bronwyn Leslie walks us through Lyda’s life, including her alleged murder methods, trials, time spent in prison, and her escape from the Idaho Old Penitentiary. The story made made big headlines in the 1920’s but has been largely forgotten ever since.
Published 10/26/21
In this episode Shawnda hears from Andrew Denali, who has a truly haunted past. They uncover the paranormal stories from that past with Andrew recounting every eerie detail. From haunted colonial houses to trembling college roommates, these insidious events might keep you up all night.
Published 10/19/21
Shawnda and team get to the bottom of some common and some peculiar fears. They discuss what makes their own skin crawl, and take submissions from listeners to gain insight into the unpredictable world of phobias. Be sure to tell us your greatest fears on our Instagram or TikTok. Part of this month's series "It's All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus".
Published 10/12/21
Shawnda rounds up the podcast team to put on their acting hats for a table reading of perhaps THE MOST NIGHTMARISH TALE EVER! We know, that’s a bold claim—but with plenty of murder, mystery, mayhem and the occasional machete, this sinister tale should make your blood run cold. Will you be able to listen til the end? Story brought to us by author Colin Nissan of The New Yorker. Part of this month's series "It's All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus".
Published 10/05/21
In this episode, we sit down with Dallan and Lauren to talk about what life is like as a high school student. We get into the pandemic, navigating social media, peer pressure and what classes SHOULD be added to every high school curriculum...looking at you ‘taxes’. They play a game of "Name That Sound" with clips of common sounds from the past. See how many you can guess!
Published 09/28/21
This episode, we sit down with a group of best friends; Howie, Seth, RJ and Kole to talk about navigating the halls, riding the social roller coaster and do’s and don’ts in middle school. Bonus! They’ll attempt to teach Shawnda how to be “cool”...Is it even possible?
Published 09/21/21
What’s it like to be an elementary school kid nowadays? Shawnda has an open, honest and sometimes silly chat with three grade schoolers about recess, rules and resolving conflicts. Nathan, Clare and Hannah chat about what's trending and what they love about themselves—they even rate their parents on the cool-scale.
Published 09/14/21
In this episode we sit down with Charli Matthews to talk about all things pre-school. Shawnda and Charli come up with the perfect outfit on the first day of school, what's going on inside pets' heads and who Charli wants to be when she grows up.
Published 09/07/21
Toby’s got a lot going on. She’s an adventurer, realtor, influencer, soon to be mom, and all-around creator. Shawnda and Toby chat about her story, setting yourself up for social media success, and the mindset it takes to create your own platform and build a following by sharing your slice of life with the world.
Published 08/31/21
Shawnda sits down with Nikki Van Lith: owner of Lovely Hollow Farm, a u-pick flower farm that is taking over the gram one selfie-in-front-of-a-breathtaking-flower-scape at a time. The two talk life lessons from growing up on a farm, personality tests, and how knowing yourself—good and bad—helps you truly blossom. Nikki was on the stale career path that had been laid out for her from childhood. She discusses how difficult it was to leave that path behind and search for something that was...
Published 08/24/21
Shawnda sits down virtually with Ali Bonar, podcaster and Founder of Oat Haus. Knowing and being confident in who you are and being authentic to yourself is what drives Ali. Ali opens up about how she healed her relationship with food and transformed her “fear foods” into a thriving business like an absolute BOSS! You don’t have to be a certain amount of sick to seek help for whatever you’re going through. Don’t sell yourself short - GET THE HELP you need!
Published 08/17/21
Shawnda chats with Mackenzie Brogdon, star real estate agent in the Treasure Valley. Trial and error. You won’t know what your potential is without just GOING FOR IT! Mackenzie talks both about the value of utilizing all of your skills to funnel into your career, as well as some nitty gritty real estate investment strategy. You can win if you’re willing to do the work. Speaking of winning, there may or may not be a giveaway somewhere in this episode! Here’s a hint, it’s somewhere in the...
Published 08/10/21
What better way to finish #OnTheGram than have #OnTheGram PART 2 baby! Shawnda sits down with Irina Mazhukhin: wife, mother, interior design guru, owner or Mint & Pine Design, and married to Alex Mazhukhin, AKA Mr. Build It (Episode 22). Irina discusses the balance in being an influencer, leveraging her social media for client work, and maintaining her own private and personal life away from the public eye. Irina talks about the importance of setting boundaries and understanding (and...
Published 08/03/21
Shawnda sits down with Lacey Dunn (MS, RD, LD, CPT), AKA your hormone fairy godmother. In addition to diving into Shawnda’s own health inquiries, Lacey answers some FAQs about hormones, gut health, and all things healthy living. Everything from how to combat PMS, to whether or not long term birth control usage can affect your orgasms. SAY WHAT! Don’t settle for not feeling like yourself. You have to be your own health advocate!
Published 07/27/21
Have you ever wondered how much an Instagram influencer makes per post/story/reel? Shawnda sits down with Falen Bonsett, host of the podcast Heartbroken and co-host of Dave Ryan in the Morning Show to discuss just that, plus much more. Want influencer monetization transparency? CHECK! Talk about stalkers? CHECK! Going live with Justin Bieber on Instagram during quarantine? CHECK! Discussion about hemorrhoids? CHECK!
Published 07/20/21
Continuing our #OneTheGram series, Shawnda sits down with Alex Mazhukhin, AKA “Mr. Build It”, DIY home improvement YouTuber, influencer, and podcaster. The importance of a partner can not be overstated. All it takes is one person to believe in you, and when you find/have that right person, the sky is the limit to what you can accomplish. Not only significant others, but kids as well and how important it is to meet them on their level. Find out what makes Alex tick. Hint: it’s not feet...
Published 07/13/21
Kicking off the #onthegram series, Shawnda sits down with “No B.S.” business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of CEO Hat Club. Lindsey Nadler. Lindsey reveals her decision to pause her successful fitness/influencer career after feeling led to help rescue women involved in sex trafficking. Lindsey also dives into some common misconceptions about women and power. How do you rise in your power without sacrificing your health (both mental and physical)? Not only are you enough, but you ARE...
Published 07/06/21
In this final episode of Shawnda's House, the tea is spilling with Shawnda's morning workout cohort. From accidentally playing Cardi B, to the sultry sounds of Shawnda's ogre-like stretching noises, this episode gives a glimpse into their typical morning routine and antics. If you've ever wanted to be serenaded by Shawnda, this is your episode.
Published 06/29/21
Misophonia is the word of day as Shawnda reveals some of her closest secrets. What do jumbo pasta shells and horse hooves have in common? Nothing, right? Absolutely nothing. Nada. Zip. Right? Wrong! This is Shawnda’s House, where things are getting weirder every day. What started as an Olive Garden snafu quickly pivoted into something much deeper.
Published 06/22/21