The JAWN a Podcast
A weekly show with engaging and uplifting conversations about women's issues, big and small. Topics include wellness awareness, music, business, and podcasts. It's a girlfriend conversation filter-free, a safe space to be authentically you. Join for the kind of keekee you have with a longtime friend.
Episodes
Season 11 Episode 12: Season Finale
The Hosts of the JAWN reflects on Season 11 and talks about the future of the podcast
Season 11 Episode 11: Happy Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. The Hosts of the JAWN discuss Women in history and the importance of acknowledging women's accomplishments.
JAWN Rewind: Are Titles and/ or posting on Social Media Important in Relationships
Revisit a great episode from Season 5. The Host of the JAWN discuss their thoughts and feelings on the importance of having titles in relationships.
More Than a Month: Black History Every Day
In this episode, the hosts of The JAWN are joined by Kareem, who is making an impact as a Black male educator in the community where he was raised, in an effort to give back and add to Black History.
Season 11 Episode 9: Burn the Blueprint
The hosts of the JAWN are joined by Darius Townsend who shares his story on how he took a chance, and a leap of faith by starting his own security company.
Season 11 Episode 8: Navigating Adult Friendships
The JAWNS discuss their experience with navigating friendships as adults and what it requires to sustain them.
Season 11 Episode 7: 2026 Intentions and Goals
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss their goals for 2026. Set Intentions and what they look forward to for the new year.
Season 11 Episode 6:Fibroids and Their Impact on Black Women
The hosts of The JAWN are joined by Tiffany, friend of the podcast, to discuss experiences of having fibroids and how their lives have been impacted.
Being Pushed to Your Passion
The hosts of The Jawn a Podcast sit down with The Transformation Agent for Black Women (Cassandra Hill). She shares how a diagnosis pushed her from Corporate America to living a life where she was able to heal, and find her purpose.
Season 11 Episode 4: Taking a Leap of Faith and Pursuing your Dreams
The Host of the JAWN talk with Ryheem Johnson about his career in the entertainment business. He provides jewels for any inspiring entertainer and shares his personal experience.
JAWN REWIND: Season 8 Episode 2- Maintaining a relationship with God, beyond Church
Enjoy a throw back episode from Season 8. The Hosts of the JAWN discuss with Coco, having a relationship with God beyond the church.
Season 11 Episode 3: Boundaries and Standards
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss Boundaries and Standards. Why they are important and how they can change your life. Tap in
Season 11 Episode 2: Accountability and Acceptance
The hosts of The JAWN share and discuss their thoughts, as well as their opinions on what accountability and acceptance looks like for them.
Season 11 Episode 1 : The Jawns are back! Life Updates
Jenina and Shellih share what has been going on in their lives during their break from podcasting.
Season 10 Episode 12: Mental Health and Physical Connected
Season Finale is here. The hosts of the JAWN discuss how the mental health and physical health is connected. This is the Season Finale, we will be back after our break. Get caught up on past episodes.
Season 10 Episode 11: Black History Month
The Hosts of the JAWN Discuss the significance of black history. It's important to celebrate and learn all year long. Black history is american history.
J.A.W.N Rewind- Don't Spread Yourself Thin
This week we are re-releasing an oldie but goodie episode from 2021. The hosts of the JAWN discuss knowing when to say no and learning your own capacity to avoid spreading yourself thin. We all need this reminder from time to time.
Season 10 Episode 10: Experiences and Challenges with Peer Pressure
The hosts of the JAWN are joined by special guest, Reagan. Reagan engages in an open dialogue about her experiences and challenges she has had with peer pressure, as well as what she learned from these experiences.
2024 Wrap Up-2025 Goals and Intentions
The hosts of the JAWN discuss how 2024 went for them, including up and downs. They also discuss some of the goals and intentions they have for 2025.
Season 10 Episode 8: The Impact of Therapy (PT.2)
The Hosts of the JAWN are joined by Chiquita from Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast to discuss further the impact of therapy. Chiquita provides insight on her personal outlook of going to therapy and how it has helped her life.
Season 10 Episode 7: The Impact of Therapy (PT. 1)
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss their experience with therapy and share their opinions on its benefits.
Season 10 Episode 6: Life After Turning 40
The hosts of The JAWN, are joined by friends Angela and Coco, to discuss and share experiences we have had after turning age 40. We collectively engage in a discussion on physical, mental, emotional, and sexual shifts, as well as much more.
Season 10 Episode 5: Thanksgiving: Family Stories, Traditions, and Recipes
The hosts of The JAWN share stories, and traditions about from their families on Thanksgiving, as well as future plans they have for the holidays.
Season 10 Episode 4: Life After A Health Diagnosis
The hosts of The JAWN share and discuss health issues they have encountered, as well as how they have navigated and had to adjust afterward.
Season 10 Episode 3: Back in the Day
The hosts of the JAWN discuss fun times from way back when. From Food to Music, they reminisce on the simpler times.
Season 10 Episode 2: Hindsight is 20/20
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss the power of Hindsight, the difference in life perspectives and the changes in understanding as you mature.
Season 10 Episode 1: We are Back
The Hosts of The Jawn discuss the upcoming season and new changes. They talk about what has been happening since the Podcast went on break.
Season 9 Episode 12: Celebrity Male Crushes
On the Season 9 Finale, the hosts of the JAWN talk about their top 5 Male Crushes. Closing the season out on a fun and light note, See you in Season 10.
Season 9 Episode 11: National Minority Health Month/ Black Maternal Health week 4/11-4/17
The Hosts of the JAWN, discuss Minority Health Awareness and Black Maternal Health. They share their personal experiences of Medical Care and provide insight on how their treatment shaped their perspective.
Season 9 Episode 10: Mothers as their Daughters First Bully
The hosts of The JAWN are joined by Chiquita, of Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast. Chiquita shares her experiences, and details about the relationship she has had with her mother, as well as the impact the relationship had on her life.
Season 9 Episode 9: Adult Friendships
The host of The JAWN discuss the dynamics of adult friendships, including making new friends, ending friendships, as well as maintaining long term friendships.
Season 9 Episode 8: Life with Type 1 Diabetes
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with Dewana and discuss her journey with having Type 1 Diabetes. She opens up about her life and how she copes.
Season 9: Episode 7: Dating in your 40s
(Sorry for the Audio Quality)
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with Saabir of the Carter Pod. to discuss dating in your 40s. Saabir shares his experience and provides insight on what works for him.
Season 9 Episode 6: Communication Is Key
The hosts of The JAWN discuss communication styles, as well as which style of communication they use most frequently, and why.
Season 9 Episode 5: Women's History Month
The hosts of The JAWN discuss the impact women have had in their lives, as we give honor and celebrate Women's History Month.
Season 9 Episode 4: IUI Pregnancy Journey with Tia
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down and talk with Tia about her journey with here IUI Pregnancy. She shares her experience and provides advice to others trying to get pregnant.
Season 9 Episode 3: Maintaining your mental health as a black teacher
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss maintaining your mental health as a black teacher with Rasheeda. She provides insight on being a black teacher and shares how she maintains her mental wellness.
Season 9 Episode 2: Changes in Podcasting and Predictions for the Future
The host of the JAWN are joined by Miz1OO, of The Hood Geniuses Podcast. We discuss, and share our opinions on the direction podcasts are going in, as well as predictions of podcasting in the future.
Season 9 Episode 1: What's new? What's old? What are you letting go?
The hosts of the JAWN are back with Season 9, and an update on what has been going on in their lives since the new year has started.
Season 8 Episode 12: Worst Christmas gift given in a relationship / worst Christmas gift ever
The Hosts of the JAWN sits down with the Nun But Greatness Podcast and talk about the worst Christmas Gift they experienced.
Season 8 Episode 11: Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
The hosts of the JAWN sit down with Bob and Tee of the Podcast, Real Talk with Bob and Tee, to discuss what it takes to maintain a healthy marriage. Bob and Tee share their experience within their 24 year marriage.
Season 8 Episode 10: Sticking to a Fitness Routine
The hosts of The JAWN sit down with LeVelle, who shares his fitness journey. We discuss getting back to fitness at 40, sticking to a routine, as well as obstacles he has overcame during his fitness journey.
Season 8 Episode 9: Sibling Rivalry
The hosts of The JAWN discuss their relationships with their siblings, and what may have caused rivalry in their sibling relationships.
Season 8 Episode 8: Pushing Through the Unexpected - Life Update
The Hosts of the JAWN provide an update after being off for 2 weeks. Discussing what they have been going through in their personal lives.
Season 8 Episode 7: Thanksgiving Do’s and Don'ts
The Hosts of the Jawn discuss the Do’s and Don'ts of Thanksgiving. Enjoy laughing with us and get ready for the upcoming Holidays.
Season 8 Episode 6: Romantic Partners as a Refection of Parental Relationships
The hosts of the J.A.W.N reflect on similarities and differences they have noticed in the partners they've picked, as well as relationships they have been in, both good and bad.
Season 8 Episode 5: Achieving and Maintaining Mental Wellness Before, and During Relationships
The hosts of The J.A.W.N sit down with Vena, of The Konfession Korner Podcast. We discuss our thoughts and opinions on mental wellness in relationships.
Season 8 Episode 4: How important are Holidays and Birthdays?
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss the importance of Holidays and Birthdays. They touch on some current events also.
Season 8 Episode 3: The Journey to Healthy Skin
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with Nah from Nu Glow Facials and discuss Skin care. She talks about her personal journey and provides tips to healthy skin.
Season 8 Episode 2: Maintaining a relationship with God beyond church.
In this episode the hosts of The JAWN are joined by friend and listener, CoCo. We discuss our personal relationships, struggles and journeys with church, and God.
Season 8 Episode 1: Summer Came and Went, Hello Fall.
Welcome to season 8. In this episode the JAWNS share how their summer went, as well as plans for the fall for themselves, and the podcast.
Season 7 Episode 12:The JAWNS top 5 favorite things
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss their 5 favorite things for the Season 7 Finale. They discuss what the future looks like for the podcast and show appreciation to the supporters.
Season 7 Episode 11: Life of a Journalist and Radio Host
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with Sharryse from Connect Like Minds Podcast, and discuss her journey in journalism. You listen to Connect Like Minds Podcast on all major streaming platforms. Sharryse interviews interesting guests and asks great questions.
Season 7 Episode 10: The Importance of Male Grooming
The hosts of the JAWN are joined by Marcus, the creator of Grizzly Beard Collective. We discuss the products offered by the company, as well the why male grooming is important.
Season 7 Episode 9: Friendships and Feelings Change/Being a Supportive Friend
The hosts of the JAWN engage in an open discussion, sharing their thoughts and feelings on friendships, and how they view being a supportive friend.
Season 7 Episode 8: The Pros and Cons of Entrepreneurship
The hosts of the JAWN discuss the pros and cons of entrepreneurship with Alisha. She gives insight from her experience of being an entrepreneur.
Season 7 Episode 7: The Money Mindset
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with @Iamfinancemuslimah and discuss her journey, and how she helps people transition to a money mindset.
Season 7 Episode 6: College Is Not For Everyone
The hosts of the JAWN discuss their thoughts, and opinions on why college may not be for everyone.
Season 7 Episode 5: The Myth: Black Women Are Angry
The hosts of The JAWN are joined by Chiquita, the host of Chronicles of a Virgo Podcast. They discuss their thoughts and opinions on why the myth of black women being angry exists.
Season 7 Episode 4: Forgiveness after Infidelity.. Can you? Have you?
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss their experience with Infidelity and their perspective on forgiveness after Infidelity.
Season 7 Episode 3: When is the appropriate time to tell your company or supervisor about your Illness or disorder (Physical or mental)
The Hosts of the Jawn discuss current events and when or if there is a good time to tell your place of employment about your physical or mental condition.
Season 7 Episode 2: The impact of fathers: The importance of fathers in the household.
The hosts of the JAWN are joined by E.Snipe, who shares his journey with fatherhood, as well as challenges he has faced as a father.
Season 7 Episode 1: Life be Lifing. Adulting Sucks!
Wecome to Season 7. In this episode the hosts of the JAWN discuss how life is going as far as obstacles, wins, and losses.
Season 6 Episode 12: Get to know the Jawns- Top 5 Albums
In the Season 6 Finale, the hosts of The Jawn A Podcast, rank their top 5 albums. You are warned that these rankings can change at any time.
Season 6 Episode 11: April is Autism Awareness Month. Parenting a child/children with autism
The Hosts of the JAWN are joined by Erica to discuss Autism and her experience with parenting a child with autism. April is Autism awareness and The JAWN is in full support of anyone who has Autism or is parenting an Autistic child.
Season 6 Episode 10: Managing Diabetes and Avoiding Complications
The hosts of The Jawn are joined by Danielle, of "DiabetesMadeBetter." We discuss being diagnosed with diabetes, avoiding complications, as well as the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, and keeping up with your health, overall.
Season 6 Episode 9: Maintaining Mental Health and Self-Care in a Stressful Environment
The hosts of The JAWN discuss how they handle stressful environments and what they do for self- care to avoid stress.
Season 6 Episode 8: Raising Kids- Haitian Culture vs African American Culture
In this episode the Hosts of the JAWN, are joined by Rose from the Mamalyfe podcast. They discuss the different experience of growing up in a Haitian home and growing up in a Black American home. Follow Rose on Instagram at mamalyfeplus3 and listen to her podcast on major streaming platforms.
Season 6 Episode 7: Grief and Loss- Grieving is Forever
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss grief and it effects with Uncle Rickie. They explore their own personal experience with grief and how they navigate through it.
Season 6 Episode 6: This Is Us
Jenina and Shellih take a look back at how they became friends, how and why their podcast was started, as well as plans for the future.
Season 6 Episode 5: Birds and the Bees, The Talk About S3X
The hosts of the JAWN are joined by guest Saabir, as we share our experiences on how we were/weren't introduced to s3x.
Season 6 Episode 4: Part 2 - Journey in Entrepreneurship: A Young Entrepreneur
The Hosts of The Jawn are joined by Mikel Thomas, owner of Philly Photo Spot. They discuss his journey of becoming and entrepreneur at a young age.
Season 6 Episode 3: Part 1 - Becoming an Entrepreneur Later in Life
The Hosts of the JAWN are joined by Darlene Smith of Smith Fortune Realty Group. They discuss her professional journey and being successful in entrepreneurship later in life.
Season 6 Episode 2: Disaster Dates
The host of the JAWN are joined by Jordan, of Pretajorter. They discuss Dating Disasters and their worst dating experiences.
Season 6 Episode1: Who or what determines your happiness?
The hosts of The JAWN are kicking off Season 6 discussing happiness Jenina and Shellih share their thoughts on happiness, and what personally determines their happiness.
Season 5 Episode 12: 2022 Recap
The Hosts of the JAWN discuss their 2022, high and lows. They talk about what they would like 2023 to bring.
Season 5 Episode 11: Is financial status when dating or in a relationship a deal breaker?
The Hosts of the JAWN are joined by Pretajorter(Jordan) to discuss the importance of financial status when dating and in relationships.
Season 5 Episode 10: Marrying Or Dating Someone Your Family Doesn't Like
The hosts of The JAWN, discuss their views on the importance of their family liking the person they are dating, or marrying.
Season 5 Episode 9: Are titles and/or posting on social media important in relationships?
The host of The JAWN discuss their thoughts and feelings on the importance of having titles in relationships. They also discuss if they believe it is necessary to post their significant other on social media.
Season 5 Episode 8: Foreclosure Knowledge and Resources
The Hosts of the JAWN sit down with Angela and discuss the basics of Foreclosure. Angela provides some tips when facing foreclosure.
