All Things Melanin

Shelby and Erica discuss the importance of knowing what you want in a partner + having a list, the pressure social media presents when building your brand or business, and how to get back on track when you're feeling unmotivated. Words of wisdom from Psalm 32:8. Keep up with us on social! ⁠Instagram⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ ⁠X (Formerly Twitter)⁠ @melanintv_ ⁠Threads⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ Find out how you can listen on all platforms here: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin ⁠Keep up with Erica⁠: ⁠ https://msha.ke/everything.erica⁠ ⁠Keep up with Shelby:⁠ ⁠ https://bio.site/shelbybrenna⁠

Shelby and Erica share dating safety precautions they implement to feel safe and comfortable, tips to working our 9-5s + working so well together, and how to navigate reconnecting with friends. Words of wisdom from Proverbs 23:4-5. Instagram⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ ⁠X (Formerly Twitter)⁠ @melanintv_ ⁠Threads⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ Find out how you can listen on all platforms here: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin ⁠Keep up with Erica⁠: ⁠ https://msha.ke/everything.erica⁠ ⁠Keep up with Shelby:⁠ ⁠ https://bio.site/shelbybrenna⁠

Shelby and Erica share their thoughts and insight on love addiction, offer tips on how to determine if you are making the right career or business move, and offer advice on what to do when you want to follow your dreams but your family isn't supportive. Words of wisdom from Isaiah 55:9. Keep up with us on social! ⁠Instagram⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ ⁠X (Formerly Twitter)⁠ @melanintv_ ⁠Threads⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ Find out how you can listen on all platforms here: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin ⁠Keep up with Erica⁠: ⁠ https://msha.ke/everything.erica⁠ ⁠Keep up with Shelby:⁠ ⁠ https://bio.site/shelbybrenna⁠

Shelby and Erica switch it up a bit and start off the episode by sharing the importance and beauty of sisterhood. They delve into if they will share their romantic relationships on social media or not, getting back to the basics with their brand, and how to shoot your career shot. Words of wisdom from Zechariah 4:10. Keep up with us on social! Instagram @allthingsmelanin__ X (Formerly Twitter) @melanintv_ Threads @allthingsmelanin__ Find out where to listen on all platforms here: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin Keep up with Erica: https://msha.ke/everything.erica Keep up with Shelby: https://bio.site/shelbybrenna

Shelby and Erica share their outlook on when it's time to let go vs. giving it more time in relationships, how to shoot your shot in business and career, and how to navigate a relationship that's no longer fulfilling you. Words of wisdom from Isaiah 30:18. Keep up with us on social! ⁠Instagram⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ ⁠X (Formerly Twitter)⁠ @melanintv_ ⁠Threads⁠ @allthingsmelanin__ Find out how you can listen on all platforms here: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin ⁠Keep up with Erica⁠: ⁠ https://msha.ke/everything.erica⁠ ⁠Keep up with Shelby:⁠ ⁠ https://bio.site/shelbybrenna⁠

Shelby and Erica share their opinions on low maintenance friendships, how to navigate being "The Only" in professional spaces, and how to prepare yourself to ease back into dating. Words of wisdom from Galatians 6:9. Wait On You X Maverick City Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/2p3qr3HQBgsjeE5rFobSDy?si=ab44f668ff694e15 Keep up with All Things Melanin: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin Keep up with Erica: https://msha.ke/everything.erica Keep up with Shelby: https://bio.site/shelbybrenna

Shelby and Erica discuss self-love and why it's so important, how to navigate hitting a plateau in career or business, and how to be patient in your "in between" season. Words of wisdom come from Psalm 131: 1-3. Keep up with All Things Melanin: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin Keep up with Erica: https://msha.ke/everything.erica Keep up with Shelby: https://bio.site/shelbybrenna

Shelby and Erica are back with a new season, and they're not holding back! They share what dating advice they would give their younger selves, how they navigated through some technical difficulties last season, and share how they've navigated grief in the past. Words of wisdom come from Psalm 23:1. *Please note, this episode does discuss and share experiences and thoughts surrounding grief. If you or someone you know if dealing with grief, visit healgrief.org.

Shelby and Erica share their experiences around stigmas put on Black women, having discernment in your business, and walking away from people and things that no longer serve you. Words of wisdom from Psalms 18:30. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica share their opinion on the “right time” to bring up finances in a relationship. They provide insight into how they’re able to work so well together in growing their brand and share tips to working smarter together and not against one another, and give advice on what to do if you don’t feel like your friends and family are supporting your business. Words of wisdom from Luke 6:37-38. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica debate if you should keep your options open when dating, and if men or women have more options when it comes to the dating pool. They share ways to overcome a creative block, and give advice on how to make new friends as an adult. Words of wisdom from John 13:7. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica dive into the importance of having high standards and firm boundaries when dating, and their experience in the past when they let things slide. They switch things up and Shelby interviews Erica for her business, Erica L. Murphy Interiors, LLC, and Erica shares the ups and downs of launching and growing her business. They give advice on how to navigate having a touchy conversation with your partner. Words of wisdom from John 15:7. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica are back in their dating era, so they’re sharing ways to put themselves out there and meet a new love interest, they chat about the growth of All Things Melanin since 2017, and give advice on how to shake the guilt of putting yourself first. Words of wisdom from Psalms 32:8. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica settle the debacle of the $200 date debate and if it matters how much a date costs. They then dive into a deep discussion on their experience in corporate America and being one of few or the only one person of color in their department or at their company, and how they navigate the emotions of it all. They give advice on navigating when to fight or let go of a friendship you’ve had for decades. Words of wisdom from Mark 2:2-5. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica delve into their thoughts surrounding societal pressures of dating in your 30’s and how they’re navigating this tricky space, they share the challenges of having to figure out things they don't know how to do, and share their advice on feeling stuck in a waiting season. Words of wisdom from Peter 5:6-7. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica are back, and they’re opening up this new season celebrating the anniversary of All Things Melanin! They start the show off by reflecting on where they started and where they hope to grow to in the future. Then they chat about green flags to look out for in friendships and the importance of having the right friend group around you. They then switch gears to discuss the journey of All Things Melanin up until now, and give advice on moving past the friend stage when it comes to dating. Words of wisdom come from Proverbs 12:26. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica discuss the biggest red flags to be aware of on a first date, sharing some of our favorite “wins” and memories from creating All Things Melain so far, and how to go from burnout to well rested. Words of encouragement from Proverbs 19:21. Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica share their thoughts on men’s "brutal" relationship advice and the best relationship advice they’ve received, tips we’ve learned from building a brand from the ground up, and what to do when your dream seems to be taking “too” long to take off. Words of encouragement from Psalm 105: 4-5. Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.

Shelby and Erica share if they would date a man with a child(ren), and if so, what their guidelines are, the importance of discipline when trying to figure it out, and navigating being laid off. Words of encouragement from Exodus 14:14. Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna . . *If you or someone you know is dealing with depression or not feeling your best, we encourage you to seek professional help. . Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. . Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

Shelby and Erica discuss the importance and value of men who not only show up financially but emotionally as well, how to overcome feelings of inadequacy and comparing yourself to others on your journey, and how to deal with conflict in a bridal party. Words of encouragement from Proverbs 16:32. Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at https://bio.site/shelbybrenna.