Frenchafullcircle

After a hiatus, Marshawn is back with an all new episode that's deeply personal. He shares the raw truth- arrest, battling depression and the tough journey towards healing. This conversation on Marshawn return to the podcast was the hardest but most enlightening. Join him as he unravels the story of picking up the pieces and finding hope amidst the darkness. It's a tough talk, but one filled with resilience and the power of starting anew. Don't miss this heartfelt episode!

Happy New Year Frenchafullcircle Family! We're opening the New Year with a bang from Leondre and Osirus of Cuntversation. We have a abstract and honest conversation on femininity and how to hone that energy specifically within us as Gay Black Men.

In this episode of Frenchafullcircle, Mu Shemsu-t returns to give an analysis of the Netflix series "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer story, as well we dive deep into the understanding of horror movies. We pose the question, what could these movies be trying to teach Us?

Frenchafullcircle gets deep as we discuss Colorism in the Black community. Colorism is a deep-rooted issue that affects particularly the Black community. Specifically Black women. On this episode, we have Dr.Tammye Matthews, who gives tools to heal from colorism and we have panelists Brittany Wilson, Latrice Johnson, Omo Irumundomon, and my sister Treanna Frencha to discuss their experiences and thoughts on the effects of colorism.

In honor of Pride month, We honor our trans family of color by having on executive Life Coach, Mu Shemsu-t, and trans panelist Cesar De La Santos and Milano Lewinsky to speak on their experiences and give tools on how to heal and grow through their experiences.

In this episode, I bring on my best friend Telan Nickoli Lucas and discuss our friendship and how we make our friendship work with us being in different parts of the country, get ready to enjoy a funny and loving talk on this episode of Frenchafullcircle. Instagram: @shawnfrencha/ @frenchafullcirclepodcast twitter: @shawnfrencha Snapchat: shawnjfrencha business contact: info.frenchafullcircle@gmail.com

How do you grow and move forward when your life seems to be unfair? On this episode Executive Life Coach Mu shemsu-t gives tools on what to do. Instagram ➭ @shawnfrencha/ @frenchafullcirclepodcast twitter ➭ @shawnfrencha Snapchat ➭ @shawnjfrencha business contact ➭info.frenchafullcircle@gmail.com

Black Pride is here and its here to stay! Our panelist Aaron Brooks, Aries Tyler, Isaac Hollis, and Telan Nikoli Lucas celebrate and discuss the experience of being Black, Gay, and Queer and the importance and beauty of Black & LGBTQIA in this 2 hour long conversation. You are in for a real treat. I do not own rights to music used in podcast.  Follow me on my social medias: https://twitter.com/sjfrencha https://www.instagram.com/sjfrencha/ Donations are not required but always appreciated. Thank you in advance! $mjfrencha-cashapp zelle-mfrencha@gmail.com

In the Season 2 premiere, of FrenchaFullCircle, We welcome back Season 1 guest Dr.Tammye Mathews and new guest Fitness Trainer Jeremiah Ross, as we discuss Health and Wellness within the Black community. In this episode, we discuss these issues and give possible solutions and tips to create a healthier lifestyle. Dr.Tammye Mathews, ND, is the founder and CEO of Restored by Tammye, Inc., a program aimed at empowering others by providing necessary resources for achieving balance through one's personal journey to self-mastery and holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Mathews holds certifications in holistic health, life-coaching, Akashic record reading, Sankofa rites of passage for women, pharmaceutical management and diversity/inclusion. Jeremiah Ross is a junior at Illinois State University, who discovered his passion for fitness and health due to the pandemic. Jeremiah's mission is to help his clients reach their fullest potential in fitness and believes everyone deserves to be in good health and to be happy with themselves inside and out. Do not own rights to the music. Enjoy! Follow @sjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on Instagram to receive more updates on future episodes.  Subscribe to Youtube channel FRENCHAFULLCIRCLE to see the recording of this episode.

In our first episode to welcome the New Year, we had Donisha and Lydia of "DRESSCODE" to discuss body empowerment and the importance of self-love. Join us as we have an open discussion on body image and self-awareness. DRESSCODE is an online fashion show, created by Lydia and Donisha, who sought out a fun way to be creatively occupied during their summer quarantine. Recognizing that there were no other forms of media centered and magnifying the voices and work of bigger-bodied women, Donisha and Lydia drew inspiration from the other online fashion shows and nationwide photoshoot challenges to create DRESSCODE. In the show both host alternate in setting various challenges for them to complete. Each challenge contains themes that range from specific outfits, photoshoots, and more... Donisha Wilburn is a multi-faceted artist born and raised in Chicago currently residing in Los Angeles. While having the pressure to confirm one area of interest and lack of representation of bigger black women, Donisha took her passions of music, film, and fashion to explore all the aspects of her identity and creativity. Facing her to create DRESSCODE. Lydia Zenaye is a freelance plus model and a content creator based in LA> Lydia spent many years thinking modeling wasn't for her, and as a result, she shied away from pursuing modeling. However, with support, she has gained the confidence to put herself out there. She is into all things creative, while her main love is modeling and fashion content, she also has a passion for creative direction and being behind the camera as well. Dresscode truly was an answer to all these passions. Do not own rights to music Enjoy! follow @sjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on Instagram to tune in and receive more updates on future episodes.

In this episode, we have my beautiful mother Dina Frencha, as our guest to speak on reason, seasonal, and lifetime relationships. In this conversation she distinguishes between the three, how to identify them, and tells us the biggest lesson we can learn from these relationships. Enedina Frencha is a life coach, author, chef and conflict revolutionist. She is also the creator of the "Honey Monologues" and "Twinning in Texas", her most recent lifestyle blog. Born in Texas, but raised in Chicago, she relocated back to Texas and is currently preparing her first book titled, "Her Mother's Child". Playback from IG Live Original Play 08/04/20 Do not own rights to music Enjoy! follow @sjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune in and recieve updates on future episodes.

In this bonus episode Of FrenchaFullCircle, I am joined by my first set of Panelist which include Aaron Brooks, Danielle Martin, Ifeanyi Elswith, Isaac Hollis, and Pashan Adkins to discuss. and review "BLACK IS KING: A Film by Beyoncé " which is the tale of a young king's transcendent journey through betrayal, love, and self identity. Bios for each Panelist involved: Aaron J. Brooks is a South Chicago born and bred writer and director with a passion for connecting with people and nature. He seeks to tell stories that exhibit diversity within the black community, focusing on masculinity, the transition into adulthood, and how circumstances shape perspective. As a recent film school graduate, Aaron is working toward exhibiting truths of the human experience through various artistic mediums from music, fashion, and performance art to documentary and film. Danielle Martin is a Chicago native who is an avid student of the arts with dance as her main passion. With her new yearning for spiritual enlightenment, she has begun to seek a career in child development. Ifeanyi Elswith is a contemporary R&B/hip-hop vocal artist from Avalon Park, Chicago, Illinois. The intensity of her soothing soprano voice provokes vulnerability with a stylish and quiet confidence. Her songs provide a heartfelt frequency that touches the inner soul. Ifeanyi's healing tone topped with her quirky lyricism makes for the encapsulating ingredients of her unique, and inspirational sound. Isaac Hollis, is a recent graduate from Illinois State with a B.A. in Organizational and Leadership Communications with a concentration in Queer Studies. He will be moving forward in his educational career to receive his M.A> in Higher Education Administration at Morgan State University. Pashan Adkins is a recent DePaul University graduate from Chicago. She studied Communications and Media with an emphasis in politics and film. Also, she partook in scholastic research on Diaspora studies. Pashan will be following up with law school, as she plans to merge her passions in: film, fashion, and wellness with the development of the Black community. Enjoy! Follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.

In our eighth episode, we have Senior Life Coach and Reiki Master, Teresa Lugo , on to speak about Depression. We talk about the experience of depression and how to overcome it and get to the other side. Teresa Lugo is a Senior Life Coach, Reiki Master and alumni of Master Force Inc. Teresa has had her hand in several startups since leaving her career in the Fashion Industry to include one of her most innovative and lucrative ideas, Crowded Closet " Too much clutter in your closet means too clutter in your life." A metaphor she uses to coach women on the need to make room for new beginnings, take risk and live a fully attainable life. Today, she is an inspiring author as she is writing her personal memoir on the journey through depression. While writing her book in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria hit and her life was forever changed. She began Land+Heart Project a non-profit organization created to assist farmers in the restoration of their farms. As she saw the emotional unsettledness and acknowledged her gift to heal, she completed her certification as a Reiki Master in Puerto Rico. Playback from IG Live Original Play 08/13/20 Enjoy! Follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.

This episode we speak on Spirituality with guest Fatumbi. We speak on the importance of Spirituality, how to take care of your spiritual well being as well discuss how to begin your own spiritual practice. Fatumbi is an artist and activist from the Southside of Chicago. He is also a holistic wellness practitioner who aims to make traditional practices and religions more accessible to nu age practitioners of African religions. In addition to this work, Fatumbi has been a member of Kumba Lynx, engaging in community building and movement work for the past 6 years. Most of his work centers around Black queer love, and highlighting its spiritual and emotional intensity. Playback from IG Live Original Play 08/11/20 Enjoy! Follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.

During this episode we speak with fellow Life Coach and Mentor Qiana Thompson, on the true meaning of Forgiveness. We discuss what it truly feels like and how it feels, and give tools to begin the process. Qiana Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Essential Oil Enthusiast, and Master Force Executive Life Coach. She also teaches women in leadership positions how to create passionate, quality relationships to allow them to love on and off the clock. Playback from IG Live Original Play 08/06/20 Enjoy! follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes

In this episode we speak with community leader Lizette Garza, who speaks about the Latinx culture and her experience growing up. She also gives insight into the Latinx culture, and gives a open dialogue on how to bridge the gap between Black and Brown communities. Lizette Garza is the Program Manager at Crossroads Fund, supporting grant making, special initiatives, and database management. She aims to connect people to resources and bridge organizations committed to social change. Previously, Lizette has served as a Program Specialist at After School Matters and Teaching Artist at ElevArte Community Studio. She is a third-generation Pilsen-resident with a love for Hip-Hop, Yoga, and cooking. Outside of trust-based philanthropy, she is a Music Curator for ReverbNation. Playback from IG Live Original Play 07/09/20 Enjoy! follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes

In this episode of the Voyage Series we have Mu Shemsu-t, as our guest to speak on our relationship to the world. In this conversation Mu Shemsu-t gives a unique perspective on how we can connect more to the world around us , and the idea is very interesting once you fully sit and think about it. Rita Stewart, also known as Mu Shemsu-t, was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. During her role as the Minority Affairs Advisor at Westmar College in 1981, Mu Shemsu-t recognized the impact of her support on her students. Succeeding her role, she channeled her gifts and later developed the Master Force Leadership Academy, an online program aimed at teaching others to use metaphysics, astrology, and their own spiritual acumen to reach the highest version of themselves. Playback from IG Live Original Play 07/07/20 Enjoy! follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.

In our second episode of The Voyage Series, we have Brittany Wilson, on to speak to the Bi-Racial experience and how it relates to self-identity. We discuss her upbringing and have a powerful discussion of every emotion that comes up when it comes to Bi-Racial identity challenging social ideas and having the tough conversations. Brittany Wilson was born and raised in Chicago, Il. With a passion for fashion, she completed tailoring school in 2018 and is currently earning her degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Design. She has plans to launch her own womenswear line in the future. Playback from IG Live Original Play 07/02/20 Enjoy! follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.

In our first episode of the Voyage Series, we have Dr. Tammye Mathews on to speak on the Relationship to Self, and gives tools on how to take self accountability for yourself, How to become spiritually self-aware and how to do so, when moving out in the world in protest, family&peers, etc. Dr. Tammye Mathews,ND, is the founder and CEO of Restored by Tammye, Inc., a program aimed at empowering others by providing neccessary resources for achieving balance through one's personal journey to self mastery and holistic healing of the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Mathews holds certifications in holistic health, life-coaching, Akashic record reading, Sankofa rites of passage for women, pharmaceutical management and diversity/inclusion. Playback from IG Live Original Play 06/30/20 Enjoy! follow @shawnjfrencha and @frenchafullcircle on instagram to tune into future podcast episodes.