Feel The Good with Shawl
Feel the Good Podcast is a mix of uplifting and/or reflective conversations with some of your favorite tastemakers, influencers, experts, community creators, fellow podcasters, artists and creatives doing good, spreading good or feeling good. Join host, Shawl, an actress, podcaster and mother, on her weekly journey to engage in conversations that promote positivity, education, wellness, spirituality, and personal empowerment. Leave every conversation feeling the good.
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 26: Gia Peppers
What a perfect way to end out FTG season 2 with this conversation with Gia Peppers. Gia is an entertainment journalist/on-air talent (you may have seen her on NBC's The Today Show, Essence, BET, VH1, etc) and fellow podcaster on Bla...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:14:23
Episode 25: Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, Unladylike Media
Stay curious. Build empathy. Raise hell. That's the motto behind co-founders, Cristen Conger's and Caroline Ervin's, Unladylike Media. It was really exciting diving into chatting about feminism, intersectional feminism and the impor...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:17:51
Episode 24: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Friendship Coach/Friend Forward
I absolutely loved diving into chatting friendship and relational dynamics with friendship coach from Friend Forward, Danielle Bayard Jackson. Want to figure out how to deepen your friendship bonds, understand when to "opt in and opt out" of a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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59:27
Episode 23: Dr. Melanie Mills, Relationship/Friendship Expert
Relationship and Friendship Expert, Dr. Melanie Mills aka Dr. Mel gives me some insight into what makes a strong bond, why bonding and friendship is so important and what makes for healthy relationships. We also explore how to make new fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:17:52
Episode 22: Becca Freeman and Rachael King, RomCom Pods
I am such a fan of RomCom Pods that I'm thrilled to chat with the creators, Becca Freeman and Rachael King. We chat about how they got started, feelings of imposter syndrome, their female partnership and of course, all things rom-coms.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:15:06
Episode 21: Lily Womble, Date Brazen
Dating as an act of self care. It sounds strange doesn't it? I don't think I would ever think of dating in that way, but meet Lily Womble, former top matchmaker and dating coach who firmly believes that not only should we start thinking o...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:19:50
Episode 20: Rachel Pagan, Celebrity Makeup Artist
I am so happy that I got a chance to chat with celebrity makeup artist and friend, Rachel Pagan. Rachel has spent 15 years in the beauty industry and is the Founder, CEO and inspiration behind the The CoLab Beauty Group. With a back...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:12:50
Episode 19: Sara Cunningham, Free Mom Hugs
Sara Cunningham is an author, activist and founder of the non-profit organization Free Mom Hugs. Free Mom Hugs' mission is empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education and conversation. In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:19
Episode 18: Debbie Matenopoulos
Debbie Matenopoulos is a two-time Emmy nominee, talk show host, journalist, lifestyle expert and one of the most recognized and well-respected TV personalities. In this Feel the Good conversation, we dive into how Debbie got started...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:36:57
Episode 17: Laura Osnes
It was so lovely to welcome accomplished musical theater actress, Laura Osnes to the podcast. Laura and I chat her incredible career from the beginning on the Grease reality show You're the One That I Want to all her various role...
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Episode 17
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1:26:37
Episode 16: Kristen Meinzer, Podcaster, Pop Culture Critic & Author
Podcaster, author and pop culture/film critic, Kristen Meinzer is a female trailblazer in podcasting and someone I admire very much. I was thrilled to be able to chat with her about all her various podcasts and creative endeavors in...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:26:11
Episode 15: Larissa Wohl, Pet Rescue Expert
Larissa Wohl is a pet rescue expert, on-camera host for Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family" and a hardworking animal advocate. We dive into what Larissa's inspiration was for getting involved in rescuing animals, what it means to her and...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:32:29
Episode 14: Branden Harvey, Good Good Good
Get ready to be activated! This Feel the Good Conversation with Branden Harvey, CEO and creator of Good, Good, Good is a game changer. Branden describes himself as a storyteller focused on the good. We find out exactly what that means, ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:15:30
Episode 13: Laura Jones, Laura Jane Illustrations & Hello Happee
Hello Happee is a very fitting name for Laura Jones' positive online blog and store. I started following Laura's Instagram account Laura Jane Illustrations and it became a game changer for my spirit and perspective. Laura's po...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:25:46
Episode 12: Eliza Orlins, NYC Public Defender
Eliza and I have known each other for a while and I've always admired her dedication and passion. I was so thrilled when we could make time to connect on Eliza's run for Manhattan District Attorney and our criminal justice system. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:02:22
Episode 11: Laura Heck, Certified Gottman Therapist
I am so pumped to share this Feel the Good conversation with all of you! I'm a big fan of Gottman Therapy and have used it In my own marriage so I was thrilled when certified Gottman Therapist, Laura Heck agreed to chat with me. We dive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:30:23
Episode 10: Erin Carlson, Author
This conversation with author, Erin Carlson of I'll Have What She's Having: How Nora Ephron's Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy made me so unbelievably happy! Erin and I discuss one of our favorite Nora Ephron films, Y...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:35:01
Episode 9: Deepti Sharma
I was so grateful to be able to chat with CEO and Founder of FoodtoEat, Deepti Sharma. Deepti shares what it was like to start her company FoodtoEat, what being food insecure means, how important food is in terms of connection, inspiring ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:41
Episode 8: Archaa Shrivastav, Little Feminist
This episode discussing children's literature and diverse books was so special. Archaa Shrivastav, content director over at Little Feminist gave me her time to chat about their mission, how it got started, the importance of diverse ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:18:04
Episode 7: Myka Meier, Etiquette Expert
I have admired Myka Meier for quite some time now so I was thrilled when she said she would be on Feel the Good. Myka is the founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette. She is an etiquette consultant that has a fresh and modern take...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:30:42
Episode 6: Tejal V. Patel, Podcaster & Author
Tejal V. Patel is a mindfulness and meditation advocate and a mom. We dive into what does meditation mean, her book Mediation for Kids: 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused, her transition from being a divorce a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:17:21
Episode 5: Cameron Mathison
Cameron Mathison is one of the most upbeat and positive people I know. I was pumped when he said yes to being on Feel the Good. We dive into Cameron's childhood disability caused by Perthes disease, his acting/hosting career includi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:13:08
Episode 4: Hitha Palepu
I was so delighted when entrepreneur, influencer, author and news curator, Hitha Palepu said yes to being on Feel the Good. She is someone I've admired for a long time and I knew we would have a great conversation. We dive into how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:20:32
Episode 3: Vera Ahiyya "The Tutu Teacher"
It was my distinct pleasure to chat with Vera Ahiyya, "The Tutu Teacher". Vera's Instagram account Diverse Reads has been a game changer for our family. We discuss how Vera makes her book selections for Diverse Reads, how she got st...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:23:26
Episode 2: Danny Pellegrino
I'm so pumped to welcome to the podcast, the pop culture king and host/creator of popular podcast, Everything Iconic, Danny Pellegrino. Danny is someone I thought of immediately for Feel the Good because he always makes me feel good with all of...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:29:03