2026 Is the New 2016: Who Were You Before You Started Editing Yourself?

Have you noticed the 2016 nostalgia taking over your feed? From chokers and the Mannequin Challenge to the cultural reset of Lemonade, Insecure, and Luke Cage, 2016 felt different. But this week on Shameless Reinvention, Sharon and Sonya are looking beyond the trends. We’re holding up who we were 10 years ago against who we are today in 2026. Why does nostalgia hit so deeply right now? Because back then, we were living in the moment instead of performing for an algorithm, a title, or someone else's expectations. In this episode, we talk about: 🍋 The cultural reset of 2016: Lemonade, Anti, Atlanta, and Insecure. 🎭 The hidden cost of "composure": mistaking holding a pose for true peace. 🛑 Moving past the performance: why we would rather be blessed than just look blessed. 📸 This Week’s Homework Prompt: Find a photo of yourself from 2016, look at what she was carrying, and write her one sentence she needed to hear. Connect with us: Instagram & YouTube: @ShamelessReinvention Email us your 2016 throwbacks: [email protected] New episodes drop every Friday at 8:00 AM EST!