The Swirl World Podcast

Entertaining, informative, inspiring and educational conversations with Swirlers - men and women involved in interracial and intercultural relationships. The Swirl World hosts Michelle Matthews Calloway and Adrienne London Leach feature diverse guests discussing topics of interest about dating, marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship and everything in between. The Swirl World: Interracial. Diverse. Beautiful!™

Do You Have A Woman's Wit? 08/07/2020

Do You Have A Woman's Wit? The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats it up with attorney and speaker Angela Gatlin Keys, newly-published author of A Woman's Wit. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/15517829

Stop! Drop! and Pivot! A Special Announcement 07/29/2020

Stop! Drop! and Pivot! A Special Announcement We Have a Special Announcement to Make! It's time to pivot, y'all. The Swirl World Podcast is moving in a new direction. Listen up as Michelle checks in with the details. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/15394154

Are You Getting What You Want, Or Nah? 05/20/2019

Are You Getting What You Want, Or Nah? A lot of people won’t open their mouths to speak up and say what they want. As a result, a lot of people don’t get what they want! In this episode, Michelle wants to know, “Are you getting what you want, or nah?” If your answer is “No,” listen as she shares 6 steps to help you get closer to getting what you want. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/9845117

Just Checking In . . . . 05/01/2019

Just Checking In . . . . Fortunately, Michelle is still alive. Unfortunately, she's had another bout with bronchitis - and wants to check in before April checks out. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/9600884

Girl, I'm Not Your Mother! 04/05/2019

Girl, I'm Not Your Mother! We’re not your Mother, but we do like to consider ourselves your close friend and ally. Our overarching mission is to see you live your best life, and our goal is to serve as an instrument you can use to facilitate the process. Today, Michelle discusses three methods The Swirl World uses to be your friend—not your Mother! /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/9277190

March Madness: Why Is This Even A Question? 03/31/2019

March Madness: Why Is This Even A Question? In this final March Madness installment, Michelle is perplexed by a “question” submitted to a dating coach. In true “Where they do that at” style, a “gentleman” sets forth his demands – and the questioner is wondering if she should comply. When you hear the demands, like Michelle, you’ll be wanting to know why the original poster is even asking the question. You’ll also want to know: Where They Do That At?? /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/9204080

Where They Do That At: Show HIM the Money! 03/20/2019

Where They Do That At: Show HIM the Money! Get ready for more March Madness as Michelle examines a Facebook post from “Tequila Tales.” Dude said he needed “$29 stacks,” and his girlfriend didn’t have it. Who did he turn to? His ex! Not only that, he felt his current girlfriend needed to “stay in her lane.” We guess he felt like they needed to show HIM the money! We want to know: Where They Do That At?? /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/9073640

March Madness: Where They Do That At? 03/11/2019

March Madness: Where They Do That At? March Madness continues with Michelle examining a Facebook post made by a guy advising women to clean up a man’s dirty kitchen if she “wants to stand out.” The sheer madness of that post brings the question: Where They Do That At?? /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8962739

March Madness: When Did Settling Become a Thing? 03/05/2019

March Madness: When Did Settling Become a Thing? It’s March and “March Madness” will soon engross college basketball fans everywhere. But what happens when “madness” spills over into relationships? In this kickoff episode of her “March Madness” series, The Swirl World Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway asks the question, “When did settling become a thing?” /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8888552

What's Love Got To Do With It - Part 3 02/26/2019

What's Love Got To Do With It - Part 3 What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she presses her point in this final installment entitled, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 3: Do You Love What You Do?” /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8787137

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 2 02/19/2019

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 2 What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she discusses, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 2: Loving Your Life.” /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8698049

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 1 02/12/2019

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 1 What’s love got to do with it? Is it really “a secondhand emotion?” Michelle begs to differ. Join her as she discusses, “What’s Love Got To Do With It, Part 1: Loving Yourself.” /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8612141

Three Ways to Know You’re Living Your Best Life 02/04/2019

Three Ways to Know You’re Living Your Best Life Are you living your best life? In today’s episode, podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, Ph.D., discusses three ways you can know you’re living your best life. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8510402

And . . .. We’re BACK! 01/21/2019

And . . .. We’re BACK! And . . .. we’re BACK! Not only are we back, We’re Planting Flowers! Tune in as Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD explains. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/8329499

Renaissance Woman - Tobi-Velicia Johnson 04/30/2018

Renaissance Woman - Tobi-Velicia Johnson Contrary to popular belief, Black women are NOT a monolith. We pursue interests as diverse as our skin tones and hair textures! In today’s episode, podcast Co-host Adrienne London Leach chats with Tobi-Velicia Johnson. A Chicago native, Tobi is a Francophile who speaks fluent French, loves and practices ballet, and takes classes on Judaism. In other words, Tobi is a true “Renaissance Woman.” /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6538127

You Can Be Your OWN Matchmaker – Part 2 04/09/2018

You Can Be Your OWN Matchmaker – Part 2 Equipped with the proper knowledge, tools, and tips, you can be your OWN matchmaker and slay in the dating world. In You Can Be Your OWN Matchmaker – Part 1, Adrienne and Michelle told you how by introducing you to the Swirl With Confidence Group. Back with more information by popular demand, Adrienne and Michelle dive a little deeper into SWC. They also share a snippet of audio from a recent Facebook live video posted in the Group. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6459232

Live Your Life By Design – Not By Default! 03/19/2018

Live Your Life By Design – Not By Default! Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach chats with digital strategist and author Nancy Gathecha. Nancy is a Kenyan expat living the good life in Bonn, Germany. Nancy helps her clients live their lives by design – not by default. Ready to live? Listen up! /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6382014

Be Your OWN Matchmaker – We’ll Show You How! 02/25/2018

Be Your OWN Matchmaker – We’ll Show You How! Are you ready to swirl? It's time to get your head and heart ready for love, take charge of your social life and meet high-quality men! Today, Adrienne and Michelle discuss the launch of their new, exclusive group: Swirl With Confidence! According to Adrienne and Michelle, you can be your own matchmaker – and in the SWC Group, they’ll show you how. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6297815

Get Into Some Heart Society Music - Wake the Queens! 02/12/2018

Get Into Some Heart Society Music - Wake the Queens! We invite you to get into some music that is on and popping – music produced by husband-and-wife duo Teneia Sanders-Eichelberger and Benjamin Eichelberger. Today, they chat with The Swirl World Podcast Co-host Adrienne London Leach about music, living their dream, and life as an interracially married couple. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6249165

Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Life in 2018 01/09/2018

Six Ways to Take Charge of Your Life in 2018 It’s a New Year, and it’s time to take charge of our lives! Listen as TSW Podcast co-host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD provides six practical things you can do to take charge of your life in 2018. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/6129774

Are You Being Gaslighted? 11/05/2017

Are You Being Gaslighted? The purpose of gaslighting is to manipulate and control another individual (and even entire groups of people). In this episode, Co-host Michelle Matthews-Calloway provides 11 things to look for when determining if you’re being gaslighted in your relationship. NOTE – the parallels to the degree of gaslighting taking place on a national level are staggering! /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5911641

Need An Emotional Healing? Anita Provides the Steps! 08/15/2017

Need An Emotional Healing? Anita Provides the Steps! In the Black community, an unfortunate stigma is attached to mental health issues. The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats with podcaster and interviewer Anita Washington of That Anita Live TV. Anita built a career counseling people in need of emotional healing. She now interviews people who have overcome devastating personal and emotional trauma. Anita’s second podcast season begins Sunday, August 20. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5643286

Unscripted: Women Doing THE MOST 07/10/2017

Unscripted: Women Doing THE MOST Adrienne, Michelle and Rachel engage in a candid, unscripted conversation about women who do the most. In other words, women who are on Team Too Much. They cover 4 important factors a woman Dating With Purpose should avoid at all costs. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5521662

Desire for Black Women: A Preference or a Fetish? 07/01/2017

Desire for Black Women: A Preference or a Fetish? If a non-Black man is attracted to or prefers Black women, why does the word "fetish" always pop up? In this episode, The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD debunks some of the misconceptions and myths. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5497931

Can We Talk? A Conversation with The Conversation Coach 06/18/2017

Can We Talk? A Conversation with The Conversation Coach In her new book, Amber Wright, our favorite Conversation Coach asks the question, “Can We Talk?” 10 Life Lessons On Finding Your Voice & Finding Yourself.” Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD chats with Amber about her new book. Amber provides great conversation and communication tips for introverts. She also delivers insight into the concept and importance of finding your voice. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5457716

Vetting A Racist – Can You Handle It? 06/11/2017

Vetting A Racist – Can You Handle It? Rachel Robinson encountered a variety of men during Seasons 1-3 of 50 Days of Dating. In Season 2 she encountered a closet racist. Listen as Adrienne examines what happened – and shares some important vetting tips. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5436788

Celebrating Loving Day 2017 with Williesha Morris 05/29/2017

Celebrating Loving Day 2017 with Williesha Morris 2017 marks the 50th year celebration of Loving Day, and today’s guest Williesha Morris is no stranger to Loving Day. For the past four years, IR couple Williesha and husband Jason have hosted a Loving Day celebration in Birmingham, AL - the last state to officially remove the IR marriage ban from their law books. TSW Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD chats with Williesha about her now-5th year sponsoring a Birmingham Loving Day celebration, specifically considering the special 50-Year commemoration of the landmark decision. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5399258

Are You A Desperado for Love? 05/12/2017

Are You A Desperado for Love? Are you a desperado for love? In today’s podcast, The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway, PhD discusses the ways in which being a desperado can sabotage your dating and relationship life. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think. Email Michelle at . /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5349358

Want Good Credit? Credit Guru Angel Fisher Tells You How! 04/23/2017

Want Good Credit? Credit Guru Angel Fisher Tells You How! Who doesn’t want good credit? In today’s show, The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach chats with credit guru Angel Fisher. Angel provides what you need to know to get your credit in tip-top shape. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5290203

Meet Stacy-Ann Gooden, the Weather Anchor Mama 04/10/2017

Meet Stacy-Ann Gooden, the Weather Anchor Mama Podcast co-host Adrienne London Leach chats with Stacy-Ann Gooden, aka “The Weather Anchor Mama.” Born in Jamaica but raised in the US, Stacy-Ann and her Irish/German husband enjoy life, laughter and love as their raise their two children. /episode/index/show/theswirlworld/id/5253706

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