SHE WELL READ
Alana Baumann and Samra Michael
For well read baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of life.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 26, 2021 • 35min
SWR Minisode: Fostering the Teens with Brittany Burcham
On today's episode, we sit down and chat with tik tok famous Brittany Burcham @fostertheteens! She is an emergency foster mom in Birmingham,AL and uses her tik tok to raise awareness on adopting from foster care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021 • 21min
SWR Minisode: Beauty Meets Self-Care with Beauty and a Book Box
On this episode, we talk to the founder of Beauty and a Book Box, Nisha! We discuss her career and how that led her to creating a brand that emphasis self care through books and beauty! Use our code BAABB10 for 10% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2021 • 1h 6min
S2 EP6: Issa Love Story
On this week's episode, we discuss Chapter 5 of MTE, Ride or Die Syndrome. We are introduced to "First Love" and are reminded that when someone shows you who they are FIRST the time, believe them. article reference-https://people.com/music/gucci-mane-praises-wife-keyshia-kaoir-backlash-prison-drugs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2021 • 54min
S2 EP5: In The Thick of Things at JCPenney
On today's episode, we discuss Chapter 4 of MTE "Pretty or Butt Ugly". We go down memory lane through our middle and high school years talking about all of the trends that we thought made us enough. Elaine and time help us realize how trivial those things were and are and how to overcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2021 • 57min
S2 EP4: Growth is Possible <3
TRIGGER WARNING! Today we discuss Chapter 3 of MTE "Brown Girl Bosses". In this episode, we talk about how demons in our childhood shape the way we see life. Elaine shows us how making peace with our lesser angels and learning to love who we are, ultimately conquers all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2021 • 50min
S2 EP3: Just Southern Things
In today's episode, we dissect Chapter 2 of MTE, "White Paper Family". We discuss how Elaine's immersion experience of being one of few black students was very similar to our own. Although the easiest thing to do is fit in, Elaine reminds us that when the world tells you to shrink, expand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021 • 47min
S2 EP2: Etcetera
In this episode, we dissect Chapter 1 of More Than Enough (MTE) "Born Enough". This chapter is all about claiming your space and setting your boundaries. Look inwards, reflect and breathe we gon make it y'all! Also, don't forget to donate to our book drive that ends on the 19th! https://tinyurl.com/Podbookdrive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 7, 2021 • 54min
S2 EP1: New Beginnings
We're back! Listen as we discuss the new book for this season "More Than Enough" by Elaine Welteroth. Also, click here for the link to our Book Drive collab with Kinda Adulting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2021 • 57min
SWR Minisode: Mental Health Chat with Dr. Terra Griffin
Powerful words from our final "Question for the Culture" episode featuring Dr. Terra Griffin, of We Sage Health and Wellness. In this episode, we talk about mental health resources and how to get connected to the right services. As lana said, “We are our outreach and support system. No one understands the pain and struggle we go through better than us- the community affected.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 3, 2021 • 30min
SWR Minisode: Getting Cultured with Alana and Samra
Y’all miss the podcast yet? (we’ll be back soon😉) We've got your fix of Lana and Samra in this raw interview discussing #tokenism, #microagressions, and what it was like growing up in primarily white communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
