EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 30 MIN
Inside the NICU That Saved Shawna’s Life
from Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic · host Shawna and LaLa
Nearly 37 years after being born at just 1 pound 4.5 ounces and spending the first four months of her life fighting to survive in the NICU, Shawna returned to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center for an emotional full-circle moment.This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa open up about delivering Mother’s Day gift bags to moms currently in the NICU, reconnecting with one of Shawna’s NICU nurses, and the overwhelming emotions that came with returning to the hospital that saved her life.The girls also sit down with Dina Shanowitz, Founder & CEO of Zomee, to discuss supporting NICU moms and the company’s generous donation of 60 breast pumps for families spending Mother’s Day beside their fragile little ones.A heartfelt thank you to Zomee, Owlet, Born Into Motherhood, and Itzy Ritzy for helping make this meaningful day possible.Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love. For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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Nearly 37 years after being born at just 1 pound 4.5 ounces and spending the first four months of her life fighting to survive in the NICU, Shawna returned to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center for an emotional full-circle moment.This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa open up about delivering Mother’s Day gift bags to moms currently in the NICU, reconnecting with one of Shawna’s NICU nurses, and the overwhelming emotions that came with returning to the hospital that saved her life.The girls also sit down with Dina Shanowitz, Founder & CEO of Zomee, to discuss supporting NICU moms and the company’s generous donation of 60 breast pumps for families spending Mother’s Day beside their fragile little ones.A heartfelt thank you to Zomee, Owlet, Born Into Motherhood, and Itzy Ritzy for helping make this meaningful day possible.Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love. For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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