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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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: ...

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EP 219 – It’s Our Anniversary! Celebrating One Year of Swirl & Sip

We are celebrating the 1-year anniversary of The Swirl and Sip Podcast! Can you believe it's been an entire year?!⁠ ⁠ In the midst of a pandemic, we start a podcast and are only a few episodes away from the end of our second season. We are so grateful for all of our listeners, new and old.⁠ ⁠Today, we are reminiscing about how we got started, and what we have in store for the future of Swirl & Sip. ⁠ ⁠ What We’re Sipping On This Episode: ...

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EP 218 – I Turn To You – Being a Safe Space for Your Daughter

While Shara and I are both boy moms, we have both been teen girls...and whew! Our mommas had a hard time.⁠ ⁠ When you were a teen, were you able to confide in your mother? Go to her for advice?⁠ Mothering our daughters can be a challenge...probably because we've been there before and don't want our girls to make the same mistakes we did. But how can you make sure that you're a safe space for your daughter while still parenting? What We're ...

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