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You're 50 Now What? 
Tea and Cornbread a conversation with Shawne and Tracy

You're 50 Now What? Tea and Cornbread a conversation with Shawne and Tracy

By Shawne D. Johnson

Are you enjoying life over 50?
Join us for spectacular conversations with Women over 50 that are living there best life through the storms.
How do you feel about therapy?
How are you taking care of YOU?
What does it look like?

These are some of the topics we are talking about over tea and cornbread:)

We may even sprinkle in a few men to mix it up a little.


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Episode #37 Mind & Body

You're 50 Now What? Tea and Cornbread a conversation with Shawne and TracyApr 17, 2024

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Episode #37 Mind & Body

Episode #37 Mind & Body

Hey everyone, if you do nothing else this week listen to this podcast with Karen Hinds. From the boardroom to the gym floor. Yup that’s right, Karen has our full attention as she walks us through her life as a mom, author, CEO beautiful educated woman in charge. As if thats not enough. Karen has redefined her body and mind with in one year as she jumped into body building. Yes you heard me with the support of her trainer, her dedication, support of family and friends. She participated in a body building competition. Karen has not only participated but has several metals to prove she conquers her quest. I’ll stop now, so you can listen to the path she took to make her accomplishments a reality. Happy listening..

Apr 17, 202444:47
Episode #36 Sistas in the military

Episode #36 Sistas in the military

Welcome welcome my people, take a listen to this awesome interview that Shawne and I did Major Susan Trawick. This interview is very heartfelt eye-opening an interesting. I really enjoyed it because Susan is one of my older cousins. She’s going to speak on her experience in the military being a woman of color, she’ll touch upon a places she visited and how she maintained her mental health. Also why she decided to join military.

Apr 16, 202432:17
Episode #35 Guidence and Opportunity

Episode #35 Guidence and Opportunity

Dr. Tawana Graham-Douglas Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment- Come listen to another great episode with Dr. Tawana Graham-Douglas. She takes us through her journey on how growing up in the inner city has molded her. The determination to be better, invest in self, in her community and allowing others to mentor her through her higher education and growth. We are so proud of Dr Tawana Graham-Douglas. Enjoy.

Apr 15, 202401:19:25
Episode #34 Spring Cleaning

Episode #34 Spring Cleaning

The teams all here. Shawne and I discuss spring cleaning. Not in the traditional house spruce up, yard raking. We are stepping into self care. What are you doing to enhance your daily life. Listen to us discuss some changes we incorporate into our daily lives. Shawne offers a few ideas, on cleaning out unnecessary junk. Making better food choices. How the food and beverages we consume reflect our mind, body. Listen to Shawne on having an accountability coach, and how talking to someone also helps her to stay focused and on track. She offers steps, and tips on how to pantry set up. Take a listen and learn more. Happy Spring cleaning everyone!

Apr 12, 202428:34
Episode #33 HIV/AIDS awareness

Episode #33 HIV/AIDS awareness

HIV/AIDS awareness- So this one is personal. We talk about HIV and Aids awareness in our black and brown community. We discuss the statistics for our adult and young children. How we are still being affected at a higher rate than any other race. How it’s so important to stay educated and continue having conversations with family and friends. Let’s all stay informed and healthy.

Apr 11, 202438:59
Episode #32 - Planning and adapting

Episode #32 - Planning and adapting

He’s back take a listen. A candid talk with my Brother Brian on THE PLAN.  Take a moment Listen to our discussion on what’s the plan, what’s next in your life. Brian dives into him being able to adapt and live in different states. How it’s helped mold him for what may come next. We discuss mapping out what we need to progress as people. Ensuring we continue to grow thinking one step ahead. Good dialogue..

Apr 09, 202435:42
Episode #31 Matters of the heart

Episode #31 Matters of the heart

Come listen to Tea and Cornbread producer Kyle discuss with me matters of the heart. We discuss being healthy, being open and staying focused. Also  matters of relationships that affect the emotions of the heart . Taking care of ourselves and staying aware and heart healthy. Thank for listening..  ” 


Apr 09, 202436:56
Episode # 30 Being Your Own Best Friend

Episode # 30 Being Your Own Best Friend

This conversation is great with our producer Kyle. He talks about how to learn to know YOU and LOVE YOU!!!

Check this out and tells us what you think.



Feb 18, 202441:28
Episode # 29 Prom Gown Giveaway 2024
Feb 17, 202458:14
Episode # 28 Unlocking Financial Breakthroughs

Episode # 28 Unlocking Financial Breakthroughs

This week, we discuss financial freedom and spirituality with Transformational Coach of the Year Lanetta Marshall

She talks to us about how she became a coach out of being coached through her pain of losing everything to now becoming coach of the year. She coaches financial freedom from a spiritual connection to your money.

She teaches how to be the best you no matter, coaching people how to be the best to themselves through the pain. lanettamarshall.com Join her FREE Masterclass: Unlocking Financial Breakthroughs - 3 Spiritual Keys to Create A Rich Relationship With Money Use this link to register lanettamarshall.com/3keys

Jan 18, 202424:50
Episode # 27 Line dancing for your mental health

Episode # 27 Line dancing for your mental health

Line dancing with Paula, check out this conversation with one of our childhood friends that started line dancing when dealing with the journey of her mother transitioning, losing her fiancée'.

It helped her and her family from falling apart during one of the most trying times.


This is a fun and inspiring conversation.




Jan 13, 202444:21
Episode # 26 V.I.B.E

Episode # 26 V.I.B.E

A conversation about Virtuous I am Beautiful and Excellence.
Dec 17, 202343:43
Episode #25 How are you taking care of YOU???

Episode #25 How are you taking care of YOU???

Self Care!!! this is the buzz word but what does it really mean?

If you are interested in having a conversation on building a self care tool box. We have programs that can give you a new start to taking care of you first.



Dec 11, 202301:10:21
Episode # 24 Relationships, is chivalry dead are WE affectionate?

Episode # 24 Relationships, is chivalry dead are WE affectionate?

This is a bonus episode, the young ladies out there are asking about relationships. What does it look like, what do you want in a relationship.

Dec 11, 202332:03
Episode #23 Investing in me!!!

Episode #23 Investing in me!!!

This is a great episode with realtor and financial consultant Sherry Richardson. She talks about NACA a program that helps people learn all of the ins and out about buying a house, estate planning and more.

Share, Like, Follow and Comment


Let us know what you learned from this episode..

Dec 11, 202339:31
Episode # 22 Growing, Bonding, and learning as women

Episode # 22 Growing, Bonding, and learning as women

Naida Hall of "Healthy Soul Ministries" as she talks about her spiritual journey and bringing women together and learning from each other.


Dec 11, 202328:30
Episode # 21 Black Women United

Episode # 21 Black Women United

This conversation is how Black Women that are empowering, encouraging and uplifting women in our community promoting health and wellness.

Check them out on FB
Black Women United
GirlTrek of Waterbury

If you want to be a part of this organization reach out to them on FB to learn how.
Oct 18, 202337:45
Episode # 20 When you say you don't have the money, collect bottles for traveling.

Episode # 20 When you say you don't have the money, collect bottles for traveling.

Retired High School Teacher after 41 years. Cassandra Fann-Pierce a consumer science teacher( Home economics)

She retired and started a financial literacy program for teens and adults.


Reach out to her about her literacy program

cassandrpierce55@gmail.com

Oct 17, 202344:49
Journaling and Reflecting

Journaling and Reflecting

What are you telling yourself?

How are you taking care of you?

How are you holding yourself accountable?


Journals : https://amzn.to/3FmC2ch



Oct 17, 202311:09
Episode #19 Always asking What's Next?

Episode #19 Always asking What's Next?

Join our conversation with Tracy and her brother Brian. He talks about the thing he thinks about more today is about what's next in life after death.

What he learned along the way from a young age to an adult.


What's next for you?



Sep 09, 202333:13
Episode #18 Tea & Cornbread.         Write a Love letter to yourself!

Episode #18 Tea & Cornbread. Write a Love letter to yourself!

This short episode talks about taking a few healthy minutes in a day to say I LOVE YOU!!! To yourself.

Aug 26, 202311:09
Episode # 17 Do you wash your "Hair"

Episode # 17 Do you wash your "Hair"

Join us while our host Tracy talks about her loc journey, in the corporate world and how she is loving her look over 50 with locs that are nine years old.


Talk to us about your natural hair journey.



Jul 31, 202325:58
Episode #16 Words Have Power

Episode #16 Words Have Power

Another great conversation about what we say to ourselves. What do you say to you?
Jul 18, 202328:37
Episode #15 If not US then who?

Episode #15 If not US then who?

This conversation is about taking care of US like we used too. Did you grow up with a village of people that looked out for each other? When did we stop caring for our neighbors? Today's society is really going backwards and we as a people need to band together, watch out for each other, take care of one another, become the village that our ancestors created for us, a safe environment to learn, play and grow in. We the people shall take one step to building a community of LOVE, PEACE & PROTECTION FOR OUR FAMILIES THAT "they" don't CARE about... Follow us on Youtube @ You're 50 Now What? Comment & join the conversation.
Jul 18, 202342:03
#14 Tea and Cornbread - Heirs of the great migration with Dr. James "Manny" Wright part 3 - THE HOME TOUR

#14 Tea and Cornbread - Heirs of the great migration with Dr. James "Manny" Wright part 3 - THE HOME TOUR

Tea and Cornbread - Heirs of the great migration with Dr. James "Manny" Wright part 3 - THE HOME TOUR

Continue the journey with us while we ask about Dr Wrights home visit. The children he talked to, the teachers he reconnected with and the family that just poured so much love in his cup.
Jul 01, 202301:11:05
Episode #13 part 2 With Dr. James Manny Wright. Heirs of the Great Migration
May 31, 202342:50
Episode # 12 Heirs of the Great Migration: How the Past Became the Future by Dr. James "Manny" Wright
May 26, 202356:26
Episode #11 Tea and Cornbread with Shawne and Tracy

Episode #11 Tea and Cornbread with Shawne and Tracy

To top women's month off with a fun conversation about the women that influenced and shaped us to be the fabulous women we are...
Mar 29, 202328:57
Episode # 10 Sit in Silence and Listen

Episode # 10 Sit in Silence and Listen

She climbed the ladder in a corporate career. 

Hired a coach for self development and realized her purpose during the coaching. 

She sat in silence and listened to what GOD said to her at 50... listen for the details.

Check out her community: https://powerful-purpose.com/community

She is on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@powerfulpurpose6881

Look out for her book called Inside the Den lessons form the amazing Women gathered inside the Purpose Den community. 

Feb 27, 202336:02
Episode #9 I Want to Dance Until I am 99
Feb 23, 202335:05
Episode# 8 Happy New Beginnings

Episode# 8 Happy New Beginnings

Who are you going to be in 2023? Look out for our segment Tea and Cornbread with Shawne & Tracy.. coming soon. 🤗🤗
Jan 04, 202303:40
Episode #7 Love Me or Leave Me!!
Nov 19, 202235:17
Episode #6 It's ok to make mistakes, that's why there are erasers on a pencil.

Episode #6 It's ok to make mistakes, that's why there are erasers on a pencil.

This conversation with Tisha Davis owner of Design Junkie Tees

www.designjunkietees.com

Upgrade your SWAG game!

She talks about how became healthier after 50. 

Check out her tee shirt company to design your own voice through apparel. 


Check out more conversations here and at our other podcast Back to Earth with New Path Wellness Group 

Nov 04, 202242:08
Episode # 5 When all else fails you always have your siblings!

Episode # 5 When all else fails you always have your siblings!

This is a wonderful conversation with sister's who lost 3 family members in 3 months and didn't fall apart. They talk about the bond they have because of their foundation.
Oct 29, 202225:42
Episode #4 Don't forget how to LOVE!!!

Episode #4 Don't forget how to LOVE!!!

Join this conversation over Tea and Cornbread with Rochelle. She discovered Self Love when she turned 50.
Stay connected join our email list @
shawnedjohnson.com
How are you Loving yourself?
If this episode encouraged you, share with someone you know that will benefit from this conversation.

Thank you for listening

Coach Shawne
Oct 22, 202218:11
Episode # 3 Speak life to ME!
Oct 15, 202222:19
Episode #2 Stop looking for Freedom and BE Free!!!

Episode #2 Stop looking for Freedom and BE Free!!!

Tea and Cornbread with entrepreneur Kim Rollins of Oxsun salon, founder of a non profit Nana's Lap.
Oct 07, 202233:47
Episode #1The better half of YOU at 50
Sep 29, 202256:18
Welcome

Welcome

You're 50 Now What???


Sep 27, 202202:06