We've made it to our Season 2 finale! This week is a continuation of our conversation from EP 224 - Raising Kings Part I. Being mothers of Black and brown sons is not for the faint of heart. There's a constant worry about the world we're raising our boys in. We're also trying to find a balance to make sure they aren't raised in fear. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: The Federalist – Honest Red Blend - We're closing out the season with a ...
Season Two
EP 224 Raising Kings Part I – Raising Black & Brown Sons from A Dad’s Perspective
How do you feel about raising black and brown sons in today's society? The harsh reality is the world we live in is not safe for black and brown men. Unfortunately, the color of their skin is an automatic strike against them. Are you fearful for your son's future? What are you doing to prepare them for life in this world as a man of color? As a father, do you have different wants and fears for your sons? What We’re Sipping On This ...
EP 223 – The Privilege of Choice – Deciding Between Public and Private School
Shara and Sasha are both lucky enough to have a choice when it comes to sending their boys to school. We both recognize that having that choice is an immense privilege. Some parents make huge sacrifices to get their kids into better schools, both public and private. Either by moving to more expensive districts or choosing pricey private schools. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: Noble Vines – 515 – Vine Select Rose - Finally, another ...
EP 222 – Fighting for Out Lives – Battling the Disparities in Black & Brown Healthcare
Did you know that doctors listen to their patients for an average of just 11 seconds before interrupting them? If you were dealing with pain or an ailment for weeks, is 11 seconds enough time to explain your symptoms and express your concerns? Of course not! There are huge disparities in Black and Brown women's healthcare and we knew this was an important topic to discuss. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: Simi – Sauvignon Blanc - ...
EP 221 – Italian Excursion – A Tour of Wine Country with Anna Savino
We're on our way to Italy...in our minds of course because it's still a pandemic! Of course, we both love wine so we were ecstatic when we got the chance visit wine country to talk to our special guest this week - Anna Savino. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: Noble Vines – Sauvignon Blanc - Because we were recording early, we didn't want to drink anything too heavy so we went with a white today. It's definitely Sasha & Shara approved ...
EP 220 – New Year, Same Us
It's a 2021 and it's been off to a rocky start…BUT good news - we are still the same Sasha & Shara! Are you into goal setting? Do you choose a work of the year? How do you use your word throughout the year? In today's episode, we're discussing goal setting, planners, and vision boards. We're not really into resolutions but we do set intentions and there's definitely a path we see ourselves on. What We’re Sipping On This Episode: ...
Hi! We're Sasha & Shara - the co-hosts of the Swirl and Sip Podcast! 