SHE WELL READ
Episodes
Spooky Szn Minisode: Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boo! We're live from the SHE WELL READ Haunted House telling scary stories!! Well Read Baddies, hold onto your covers and get your flashlights out. Th...
S3 EP 7: You Smell Like Outside
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the seventh episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the sixth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “Please ...
S3 EP 6: Black Girls Travel Too
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the sixth episode of season 3!!! On today’s episode, we are discussing the fifth essay of PDSOMBIYOC, “Black Gir...
S3 EP 5: Lovers and Friends
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fifth episode of season 3!!! On today's episode, we are discussing the fourth essay of Please Don't Sit On My Be...
S3 EP 4: Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the fourth episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the third essay of Please Don't Sit On My Bed I...
S3 Ep 3: BFFR (Be F*cking For Real)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the third episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the second essay of Please Don't Sit On My Bed I...
S3 EP 2: Everything's Trash
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the second episode of season 3! On today's episode we are discussing the intro esssay of Please Don't Sit On My Be...
S3 EP 1: What do you want to tell Joe Byron right now?!
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! Welcome to the first episode of season 3!!! We're so excited to get started with this seasons book "Please Don't Sit On My Bed ...
SWR Minisode: Not Funny Haha, Funny Triggering
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the LAST episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Lana and Samra discuss a rec...
SWR Minisode: She's a Murderer?!
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the third episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Alana gives us her take on ...
SWR Minisode: It's Scammer Szn
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the second episode of our official countdown to season 3! Today, Samra gives us her take on...
SWR Minisode: IT'S A RENAISSANCE BABY, NO SKIPS!
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey well read baddies! We're back on and poppin today with the first episode to kick off our official countdown to season 3! Hear some updates on Sam ...
SWR Minisode: For the Love of Pride with Dr. Annise Mabry
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we are continuing our #black365 campaign with special guest Dr. Annise Mabry. We talk about all things love, life, and what it loo...
SWR Minisode: What's the F-Stop? with Hyelim Cho Stockard
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we interview photographer Hyelim Cho Stockard of the What The F-Stop podcast. We discuss her experiences as a photographer and pod...
SWR Minisode: What's Happening in Birmingham with Mayor Randall Woodfin
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey SWR fam! We're back again with another Black365 episode. On today's show, we sit down and talk with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, AL. Tune ...
SWR Minisode: Pre-Season Check In with Lana and Samra!
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey SWR listeners, Samra and Lana here just checking in! On this episode, we give you some insights on what's been going on since you last heard from ...
SWR Minisode: Good Girl Gone "Bad" with Joya Goffney
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's up SWR fam! We're back again with another #Black365 episode. On today's show, we sit down and talk with the author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cr...
SWR Minisode: Am I Being Love Bombed? with Damona Hoffman
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming in HOT with another special edition episode of our #Black365 campaign with special guest, Damona Hoffman! Damona is the host of the Dates...
SWR Minisode: Real Ass Affirmations with Chisa Pennix-Brown
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday fam! On today's special edition episode, we sit down and talk with Chisa Pennix-Brown from the Real Ass Affirmations podcast. Fair warnin...
SWR Minisode: How to Exalt in Beauty with Aaliyah Taylor
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Vday lovers! On todays special edition episode, we kick off our new #Black365 campaign. With this program, we intend to magnify black voices thr...
S2 EP27: Just the Beginning
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss the conclusion of More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth. As we read Elaine's final remarks, we are reminded of how there ...
S2 EP26: Brave Enough
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.24 of MTE, Brave Enough. As we wind down on Elaines Teen Vogue career, we are reminded of just how powerful we are i...
S2 EP25: A Dream Realized
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.23 of MTE "A Dream Realized". While is Elaine deciding if she will be ending her chapter at Teen Vogue, we get to ce...
S2 EP24: Fighting the Shit Show
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode, we discuss Ch.22 of MTE "The End of an Era". As we begin to come to an end of Elaine's journey at Conde Nast, we are reminded of ho...
S2 EP23: Where's the Life?
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things we did, that! More deets on our SPL21 experience coming soon but in the meantime....On today's episode of SWR we discuss Ch.21 of MTE "Burning ...
Spooky Szn Minisode: The Cat Scratching At My Door by WeatherfordandSkye
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to "Scary Stories with Alana and Samra." Today's twisted story focuses on the eternal bond between a person and their pet. Stay tuned unt...
Spooky Szn Minisode: Selfies by Lavie Tidhar
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Scary Story, Lana tells the story of a young girl who purchases a new phone....but what stories will the photos on the phone reveal? Sto...
S2 EP22: The Great Awakening
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we discuss Ch.20 of MTE "The Ones We've Been Waiting For." We've reached the fever dream era of the 2016 election and just ...
Spooky Szn Minisode: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your seats because here comes the next Scary Story! This time, Samra describes a strange small town tradition called "The Lottery." Story C...
Spooky Szn Minisode: Haunted by Harry Tobias
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey SWR fam! Today we're releasing the first episode of this mini series called "Scary Stories with Alana and Samra". On this episode, Lana tells the ...
S2 EP21: Hands Up
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss Ch.19 of MTE "Weight of the World. Elaine discusses being black in America, BLM, and the power of our words and work. ...
S2 EP20: You Betta Werk B*tch
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss Ch.18 of MTE "Lemonade". Elaine reminds us that black women will always make lemonade in any given situation. We are ...
S2 EP19: No Slips!
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss Chapter 17 of MTE "New Highs, New Lows". With the fast progression of the internet, Elaine and the rest of the magazine ...
S2 EP18: It's Never Black and White
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.16 of MTE "Disturbing the Peace". We witness Elaine's first major incident in her new position and see her navigate ...
S2 EP17: What Business?
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss chapter 15 of MTE, "A New World Order". Elaine has begun her new role at Teen Vogue and is ready to shake the table wit...
S2 EP16: All The Rumors Are True
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.14 of MTE "A Seat at the Table". Elaine continues her life post- ex future husband and dives deeper into her new job...
S2 EP15: WWRD- What Would Rihanna Do Pt.2
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with Pt.2 of What Would Rihanna Do. Jump back into this crazy chapter with us as we hope and pray Elaine gets it together with Future Husba...
S2 EP14: WWRD- What Would Rihanna Do Pt.1
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.13 of MTE "When it all Falls Down". In part 1, Alana and Samra read the rollercoaster ride relationship Elaine has w...
S2 EP13: The To-Do List of Your Twenties
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch. 12 of MTE "Are You My Husband?" We are introduced to Elaine's new love interest, and discuss the do's and don'ts of...
S2 EP12: Outside-ish
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.11 of MTE "Started from the Bottom". Samra and Alana reminisce on starting their new big girl jobs as Elaine begins ...
SWR Minisode: Pride Month Is Every Month with Mae Lawhon
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's special edition Pride Month episode of SWR, Samra sits down to talk to Mae Lawhon. Mae is a trans-woman who Samra met at the University of ...
S2 EP11: Not the Mouth Guard!
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss Ch.10 of MTE "Your Dreams are Calling". We continue on Elaines post-college journey and discuss topics such as taking ch...
S2 EP10: Investigating vs Investing
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Chapter 9 of MTE "The College Crisis". Lana and Samra reminisce on their own post-college prep experiences as Elaine de...
S2 EP9: Pay Attention!!
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we discuss Chapter 8 of MTE, "A Different Kind of White". Samra and Lana discuss dealing with change, relationships, and different ...
S2 EP8: What's Not Clickin?
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Chapter 7 of MTE "I am Not My Hair". Alana and Samra explore their cultural identity with Elaine. In this exploration, ...
S2 EP7: Into the Thick of Things Pt.2
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Ch.6 of MTE, "Black Enough". Samra and Alana dive deeper into their own experiences of trying to be "black enough". Thr...
SWR Minisode: Fostering the Teens with Brittany Burcham
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sit down and chat with tik tok famous Brittany Burcham @fostertheteens! She is an emergency foster mom in Birmingham,AL and use...
SWR Minisode: Beauty Meets Self-Care with Beauty and a Book Box
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk to the founder of Beauty and a Book Box, Nisha! We discuss her career and how that led her to creating a brand that emphasis ...
S2 EP6: Issa Love Story
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we discuss Chapter 5 of MTE, Ride or Die Syndrome. We are introduced to "First Love" and are reminded that when someone shows...
S2 EP5: In The Thick of Things at JCPenney
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we discuss Chapter 4 of MTE "Pretty or Butt Ugly". We go down memory lane through our middle and high school years talking about a...
S2 EP4: Growth is Possible <3
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING! Today we discuss Chapter 3 of MTE "Brown Girl Bosses". In this episode, we talk about how demons in our childhood shape the way we se...
S2 EP3: Just Southern Things
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dissect Chapter 2 of MTE, "White Paper Family". We discuss how Elaine's immersion experience of being one of few black students...
S2 EP2: Etcetera
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dissect Chapter 1 of More Than Enough (MTE) "Born Enough". This chapter is all about claiming your space and setting your boundari...
S2 EP1: New Beginnings
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Listen as we discuss the new book for this season "More Than Enough" by Elaine Welteroth. Also, click here for the link to our Book Drive ...
SWR Minisode: Mental Health Chat with Dr. Terra Griffin
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful words from our final "Question for the Culture" episode featuring Dr. Terra Griffin, of We Sage Health and Wellness. In this episode, we talk...
SWR Minisode: Getting Cultured with Alana and Samra
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all miss the podcast yet? (we’ll be back soon😉) We've got your fix of Lana and Samra in this raw interview discussing #tokenism, #microagre...
SWR Minisode: Rising Up with Chad Freeman
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “Question for the Culture,” we sit down with our good friend @baby_chvd to discuss how to be an active participant of #black...
SWR Minisode: Getting Intersectional with Adrienne Van Der Valk
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get intersectional!! In this episode we talk to our friend over at @feminist_hotdog, Adrienne Van Der Valk on what exactly that means and how...
SWR Minisode: Let's Talk Politics with DeMya Jolly
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down and chat with @myanichole on the political aspect of #blm. We discuss ways to stay informed, calls to action, events, ...
SWR Minisode: Being a Sustainable Ally with Lacey Woodroof
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we chat with Lacey Woodroof, who is the owner of the sustainable clothing store @abasicshop in downtown Birmingham. Lacey prov...
SWR Minisode: Women Empowering Women: A Collab with Freedom Revamped Pt.2
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Part 2 of our women empowerment interview with Freedom Revamped right here, right now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
S1 EP8: The Finale!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the season finale!! On todays episode we discuss the conclusion of TMWYGH. As we've journeyed through TMWYGH, we have not only seen friendship in...
S1 EP7: Strength in Social Distancing
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we cover Chapter 6, "Strength in Numbers." Alana and Samra discuss how important friendship is in your twenties. Friends ar...
S1 EP6: BFF!F
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we discuss Chapter 5, "Our BFF's, People, and Soulmates." Samra and Alana talk about the deeper levels of friendship, and h...
S1 EP5: A New Focus On Friendships
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we talk about Ch. 4, "A New Focus On Friendships." This chapter covers, you guessed it, friendships. Samra and Alana go on ...
S1 EP4: Boys, Boys, Boys!
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we talk about Chapter 3, "Boys, Boys, Boys." Samra and Alana discuss the role of friendships in the midst of romantic relat...
S1 EP3: On Wednesday's We Wear Pink
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we discuss Chapter 2, "Mean Girls and Nice Girls." Samra and Alana analyze the true meaning of "mean" girls and "nice" girl...
S1 EP2: The One Where We Talk About Friendships
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of SWR, we talk about Chapter 1, "The Friendships That Shaped Our Own." Samra and Alana talk about how female friendships have evol...
S1 EP1: Welcome to the Book Club!
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to SHE WELL READ! In today's episode, Samra and Alana introduce themselves and the book club to all of you! Learn more about your ad choices. ...