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All Things Melanin
by Shelby and Erica
Besties, Shelby and Erica are the hosts of the All Things Melanin Podcast, a space dedicated to open, honest, and transparent conversations. They talk candidly about dating, relationships, career, brand building, and faith. From personal to professional, their relatable banter will have you laughing one second and feeling all the emotions the next. This audio series was created to encourage, inspire, and motivate multifaceted women to go after their dreams, and live their best lives.
Episodes
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How to Stop Feeling Behind: Dating, Career Changes & Personal Growth
Are you becoming the person you’re hoping to attract? In this episode of All Things Melanin, we’re talking about how to become the partner you’re praying for, including healing before dating, dating yourself, setting standards, and building a fulfilling life that doesn’t depend on a relationship....
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Putting Yourself Out There: Dating, Personal Branding & Authenticity at Work
What does it really mean to put yourself out there—in dating, your career, and your personal life? In this episode of All Things Melanin, we’re talking about dating, vulnerability, personal branding, networking, and professional boundaries. We discuss the challenges of putting yourself out there…
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Do You Need Closure to Move On? How to Let Go, Start Over & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Do you need closure to move on from a relationship? In this episode of All Things Melanin, we explore how to move on without closure, let go of relationships that no longer serve you, and find peace when you don’t get the answers you hoped for. We’re also sharing the story behind the relaunch of...
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Dating With Purpose & Building Without Burnout
In this episode of All Things Melanin, Erica and Shelby talk about dating with purpose in your 30s and building the life and relationships you truly want. They discuss recognizing when someone is serious, chemistry vs. compatibility, overlooked green flags, and making sure you’re not settling out...
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9 Years of All Things Melanin: Love, Growth & Life Lessons
In this episode of All Things Melanin, Erica and Shelby celebrate 9 years of conversations, growth, and community. They discuss what they’ve learned about dating and relationships, what they’re committing to do for themselves, and the lessons that come with building something meaningful. Plus…
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How to Stay Consistent in a Slow Business Season
Are you tired of "entertaining" people who don't fit your future? In this episode of All Things Melanin, Erica and Shelby help you distinguish between intentional dating and simply dating out of boredom, and much more. Dating & Relationships: The signs of “entertaining” someone when dating vs....
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The Blueprint for Personal Pivots: Relationships, Career, and Faith
Are you struggling to navigate dating and relationships, or wondering how to change your career after a long gap year? In this episode, Erica and Shelby discuss how to navigate various transitions occurring in life. This episode tackles: Dating & Relationships: Unlearning bad dating habits to...
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Move On or Go Back? Navigating Life’s Hardest Questions
Are you standing at a crossroads? Is it ever too late to change your career? From the heartache of post-breakup recovery—deciding whether to go back or move on—to the courageous leap of starting a career from scratch, we explore how to rebuild with intention. In this episode, we tackle: Dating &...
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Red Flag and Fear?
Are you actually seeing a red flag, or are you just projecting past fears onto a new situation? This week, Erica and Shelby dive deep into the psychology of discernment—both in our relationships and our creative journeys. We’re exploring what it looks like to "do your best" when your "best"…
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Systems for Success & Knowing When to Let Go
Is your plate full, but your cup empty? This week, Erica and Shelby are talking about the art of the "pour"—how we invest in ourselves to keep the momentum going without burning out. We’re getting practical about the tools that keep All Things Melanin running and getting personal about the...
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Private Life, Public Brand: Finding the Balance
Is privacy the new "flex" in dating? In this episode, we explore whether you should keep your romantic relationship off social media and how much of your relationship you should actually share online. We dive into The Journey of getting back to business basics to avoid burnout and scale with...
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Building When No One is Clapping: The Reality of the Grind
Ever feel like you’re working on a vision that only you can see? This week, Erica and Shelby get vulnerable about dating, the journey of building a brand and/or business, and much more. Inside this episode, we discuss: Dating & Relationships: Are you protecting your peace, or are you just...
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How to Maintain Relationships During Your Busiest Seasons
This week, Erica and Shelby get real about the "busy seasons" of life. In this episode, we discuss: Dating & Relationships: Strategies for maintaining romantic and platonic relationships when you’re navigating difficult and busy seasons. The Journey: After 10+ years in the workforce, we share the...
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Living for the Weekend
In the season finale episode, Shelby and Erica kick off the episode by sharing a random act of kindness they've experienced. In this episode, we discuss: High standards vs. Unrealistic expectations How to become more discoverable and find your unique voice for your brand and/or business…
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Ranting & Raving
Shelby and Erica kick off this week's episode by sharing one piece of advice their moms have given them that has always stuck with them. In this episode, they discuss: The impact of dating apps and social media in navigating the dating scene Unique challenges and triumphs their brand has...
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Has the Check Cleared?
Shelby and Erica kick off this week's episode with a heart of gratitude. This week's episode discusses: Navigating dating and healing Building meaningful relationships through networking Knowing when to take a leap of faith vs. staying put Words of encouragement from Luke 1:45 If you have a...
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Adulthood is the Hood
Shelby and Erica kick off this week's episode by sharing their favorite things. This week's episode dives into: When to introduce your new boo to family and friends Navigating professional burnout Navigating new and current friendships Words of encouragement from Romans 12: 6-8 If you have a...
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No is a Full Sentence
Erica and Shelby kick off this week's episode by sharing what lessons life is teaching them right now. This week's episode dives into: The feelings and reality around being in a "waiting season" Building an authentic brand story for your brand/organization Navigating a rough patch when dating...
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Girl, IDK
Shelby and Erica kick off this week's episode by sharing whether they'd choose the same degree/path as they did originally. In this episode, they discuss: Top 3 non-negotiables How to navigate being multi-passionate First date questions to ask when getting to know someone new Words of…
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A Win is a Win
This week, Erica and Shelby kick the episode off by sharing the importance of celebrating your wins, big or small. In this episode, we talk about: Unlearning Surval Mode: How to remain soft, open, and emotionally available without compromising your standards or peace How to balance creativity,...
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Year 8, What's Up?
Shelby and Erica kick off a new season by checking in and sharing what they've been up to and what's to come. In this episode, we talk about: How to maintain romantic and/or platonic relationships when life gets busy All Things Melanin turning 8, our favorite memories, and what we're looking...
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Set the Bar High
In the season finale episode, Shelby and Erica discuss the importance of self-love and setting the bar high, important skills we've learned along our journey, and how to make new friends in a new city. Words of faith from Isaiah 26:3. Submit your questions for mentor moment via email at...
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I Gotta Put Myself First
Shelby and Erica discuss friendship breakups and their impact, the importance of dreaming, and how to go about finding your purpose. Words of faith from Psalm 23:1 .To submit questions for mentor moment, email [email protected] or slide in our IG DMs @allthingsmelanin__ Stay…
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One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
Shelby and Erica discuss how to put yourself out there when dating, challenges we've faced in corporate America and business, and how to overcome burnout. Words of faith from Hebrews 11:16. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at [email protected] or...
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Whatever Works For You
Shelby and Erica share their point of view on online dating vs. meeting someone in person, evolving your business/brand when needed, and what it takes to launch your YouTube channel. Words of faith from Galatians 6:9. Send us an email at [email protected] or slide in our DMs...
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From The Ground Up
Shelby and Erica chat about green flags to look out for when dating, the beauty of knowing when to pivot or shift in your business or brand, and navigating the waiting season as an entrepreneur. Words of faith from Romans 15:13. Stay Connected Instagram YouTube Website Threads Keep up with Erica...
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Be About It
Shelby and Erica share red flags to look out for when dating, how Corporate America can benefit you when building a brand or business, and whether you should or shouldn't rekindle old friendships. Words of faith from Luke 6:37. Stay Connected Instagram YouTube Website Threads Connect with Erica...
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Living Single
Shelby and Erica discuss their single era, balancing a 9-5 job while building their brand, the importance of pouring into yourself, and words of faith from Psalms 105: 4-5. To have your questions answered on our mentor moment segment, submit them via [email protected] or slide in our...
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How to Find Balance in Chaos
Shelby and Erica are kicking a new season of the pod off by addressing the state of the world and what we can all do to find peace and balance in day-to-day life, relationships, and the corporate world. Words of faith from Psalms 42:11. Connect with us! Instagram YouTube Threads Facebook Website...
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What Brings You Joy?
Shelby and Erica discuss the importance of your single season, the importance of pursing your purpose, and share our advice on not being fulfilled at a dream job. Words of wisdom from Joshua 1:9. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at [email protected]...
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Lessons & Blessings
Shelby and Erica share dating lessons they've learned the hard way, the pros to batch creation and taking breaks, and give advice on doing things scared. Words of wisdom from 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at...
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Top 3 Icks
Shelby and Erica share their top 3 icks when it comes to dating, what they had to unlearn on their journey of building All Things Melanin, and suggest ways to put yourself back on the dating scene. Words of wisdom from James 2-4. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email...
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Clock It!
Shelby and Erica share their thoughts on if the cost of a date really matters, how they continue forward when life is tough, and give advice on how to talk to your partner about finances. Words of wisdom from Colossians 3:13. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at...
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Dating in 2024, Chiiiild
Shelby and Erica discuss the dating landscape in 2024, how to execute your ideas, and how to get out of a rut. Words of wisdom from Colossians 3:23-24. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at [email protected] or slide in our DMs @allthingsmelanin__...
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Relatable Queens
Shelby and Erica discuss if closure is necessary to move on from a relationship, the relaunch of their YouTube channel and what you can expect, and how to work through imposter syndrome. Words of wisdom from Romans 12:12. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at...
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Spin the Block or Nawh
Shelby and Erica discuss if they think love is blind or not, the emotional rollercoaster of waiting on your "big break," and share advice on what to do when your business become stagnant. Words of wisdom from Psalm 13: 1-6. If you have a question that you want us to answer, send us an email at...
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Give Yourself Permission
Shelby and Erica start off a new season sharing what they are giving themselves permission to do in this season. They discuss how to navigate healthy friendships as an adult, if the American Dream is still a thing, and share their opinion about moving in with a significant other before marriage....
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Trailer: All Things Melanin
All Things Melanin is a space created for us, by us to have open, honest and transparent conversation. From life lifin’, to career, love, relationships, faith and everything in between. If you’re a girl’s girl, you’re in the right place. (guys too, we don’t discriminate.) We’re so excited to...
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This is a Safe Space
Shelby and Erica discuss the importance of knowing what you want in a partner + having a list, the pressure social media presents when building your brand or business, and how to get back on track when you're feeling unmotivated. Words of wisdom from Psalm 32:8. Keep up with us on social!...
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A Woman’s Intuition
Shelby and Erica share dating safety precautions they implement to feel safe and comfortable, tips to working our 9-5s + working so well together, and how to navigate reconnecting with friends. Words of wisdom from Proverbs 23:4-5. Instagram @allthingsmelanin__ X (Formerly Twitter) @melanintv_...
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Standing on Business
Shelby and Erica share their thoughts and insight on love addiction, offer tips on how to determine if you are making the right career or business move, and offer advice on what to do when you want to follow your dreams but your family isn't supportive. Words of wisdom from Isaiah 55:9. Keep up...
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Back to the Basics
Shelby and Erica switch it up a bit and start off the episode by sharing the importance and beauty of sisterhood. They delve into if they will share their romantic relationships on social media or not, getting back to the basics with their brand, and how to shoot your career shot. Words of wisdom...
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The IT Girl
Shelby and Erica share their outlook on when it's time to let go vs. giving it more time in relationships, how to shoot your shot in business and career, and how to navigate a relationship that's no longer fulfilling you. Words of wisdom from Isaiah 30:18. Keep up with us on social! Instagram...
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When Life is Lifin’
Shelby and Erica share their opinions on low maintenance friendships, how to navigate being "The Only" in professional spaces, and how to prepare yourself to ease back into dating. Words of wisdom from Galatians 6:9. Wait On You X Maverick City Music:...
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Self Love is the Best Love
Shelby and Erica discuss self-love and why it's so important, how to navigate hitting a plateau in career or business, and how to be patient in your "in between" season. Words of wisdom come from Psalm 131: 1-3. Keep up with All Things Melanin: https://msha.ke/allthingsmelanin Keep up with Erica:...
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Give Yourself Grace
Shelby and Erica are back with a new season, and they're not holding back! They share what dating advice they would give their younger selves, how they navigated through some technical difficulties last season, and share how they've navigated grief in the past. Words of wisdom come from Psalm…
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Make it make sense
Shelby and Erica share their experiences around stigmas put on Black women, having discernment in your business, and walking away from people and things that no longer serve you. Words of wisdom from Psalms 18:30. . . Keep up with Erica at https://msha.ke/everything.erica and Shelby at...
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I ain’t saying you a gold digga…
Shelby and Erica share their opinion on the “right time” to bring up finances in a relationship. They provide insight into how they’re able to work so well together in growing their brand and share tips to working smarter together and not against one another, and give advice on what to do if you...
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Not Playing Around
Shelby and Erica debate if you should keep your options open when dating, and if men or women have more options when it comes to the dating pool. They share ways to overcome a creative block, and give advice on how to make new friends as an adult. Words of wisdom from John 13:7. . . Keep up with...
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Brag on Yourself!
Shelby and Erica dive into the importance of having high standards and firm boundaries when dating, and their experience in the past when they let things slide. They switch things up and Shelby interviews Erica for her business, Erica L. Murphy Interiors, LLC, and Erica shares the ups and downs…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Besties, Shelby and Erica are the hosts of the All Things Melanin Podcast, a space dedicated to open, honest, and transparent conversations. They talk candidly about dating, relationships, career, brand building, and faith. From personal to professional, their relatable banter will have you laughing one second and feeling all the emotions the next. This audio series was created to encourage, inspire, and motivate multifaceted women to go after their dreams, and live their best lives.
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Besties, Shelby and Erica are the hosts of the All Things Melanin Podcast, a space dedicated to open, honest, and transparent conversations. They talk candidly about dating, relationships, career, brand building, and faith. From personal to professional, their relatable banter will have you...
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