Auntie Talk

Would you date a man who wanted to be a stay-at-home boyfriend or husband?On Episode 17 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer are talking about changing relationship roles, women becoming breadwinners, ambitious women, stay-at-home men, and what they personally expect from a partner.But the conversation gets much deeper.The aunties discuss whether your family and friend circle can hold back your growth, what it means to choose personal growth without leaving the people you love behind, and why success cannot always be measured by money. Sometimes success looks like peace, health, freedom, family, time, and simply becoming a better version of yourself.Shera and Jennifer also get vulnerable about grief, menopause, emotional exhaustion, and why we need to stop assuming the "strong friend" always has everything together.Then it's time to lighten things up with the Auntie Talk Soul Check! Jennifer gets tested on Black culture, including Thanksgiving food, cookout rules, Black sitcoms and movies, Blue Magic, Kool-Aid, church sayings, CP time, Black hair terminology, and much more.How many Soul Check questions would YOU get right?And we want to hear from you:Would you date or marry a stay-at-home boyfriend or husband?Would you ever choose your personal growth over your current friend or family circle?How do YOU define success?Drop your answers in the comments.Subscribe to Auntie Talk for unfiltered conversations about relationships, culture, family, life, dating, success, and everything in between.#AuntieTalk #StayAtHomeBoyfriend #Relationships #Dating #BlackCulture #BlackWomen #Success #Breadwinner #RelationshipAdvice #BlackPodcast #Podcast

In Episode 16 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer are sharing their honest, hilarious, and unfiltered opinions on everything from public dress codes and personal pet peeves to dating confusion and homebuying mistakes.The Aunties discuss Tuskegee University’s decision to discourage bonnets, durags, pajamas, and overly casual clothing in the classroom. Is it about professionalism and taking pride in your appearance, or should students be allowed to dress however they feel most comfortable?They also reveal some of their biggest pet peeves, including loud tablets in public, speakerphone conversations, restaurant birthday songs, slow drivers in the fast lane, wet bathroom rugs, germs, group chats, and people who do not respect personal space.Then the conversation gets personal. What does it mean when a man starts a deep conversation in your DMs and suddenly stops responding? Are women overthinking mixed signals, or are men sometimes interested but emotionally unavailable? The Aunties also discuss dating after divorce, relationship readiness, trust, compatibility, and whether there is truly one person for everyone.Plus, Shera and Jennifer share five major mistakes homebuyers should avoid, especially when purchasing a first home or considering new construction.Watch until the end for rapid-fire questions about love, marriage, chemistry, accountability, political and religious differences, and why the Aunties believe in “happy spouse, happy house.”Subscribe to Auntie Talk and leave your biggest pet peeve or dating advice in the comments.#AuntieTalk #DatingAdvice #RelationshipPodcast #PetPeeves #HomeBuyingTips #WomenPodcast #DatingAfterDivorce #RealEstateAdvice #TuskegeeUniversity #HappySpouseHappyHouse

In Auntie Talk Episode 15, Shera and Jennifer sit down with special guest Quinton for a transparent conversation about faith, relationships, Black masculinity, emotional vulnerability, healing, and entrepreneurship.Quinton opens up about his relationship with Jarielle, his past relationships, and why finding the right partner is about more than gender, appearances, or what looks good on paper. He explains how transparency helped build trust in his relationship and why loving someone out loud can give them the confidence to ignore outside opinions.The aunties and Quinton also discuss the emotional pressures Black men carry, the need for safe spaces to be vulnerable, and how faith can transform the way someone communicates, loves, leads, and handles conflict.Quinton shares powerful lessons about:• Creating emotional safety in relationships• Faith and spiritual compatibility• Healing from childhood and family trauma• Setting boundaries with family and clients• Becoming a father figure and joining a family• Attraction, commitment, and refusing to settle• Healthy masculinity and emotional intelligence• Accountability and meaningful apologies• Entrepreneurship and protecting your peace• Hearing God’s direction for your lifeThis episode is filled with honest stories, relationship wisdom, laughter, and practical advice for anyone working toward healthier relationships and a stronger sense of purpose.Subscribe to Auntie Talk for more unfiltered conversations about relationships, dating, personal growth, faith, family, and navigating life as a grown adult.Guest: QuintonEpisode: Auntie Talk Episode 15

Jennifer and Shera open Episode 14 with a recap of Shera’s unforgettable trip to New York to see Jay-Z perform at Yankee Stadium. They discuss the concert’s energy, surprise guests, frustrating security issues, New York food, fashion, and Shera nearly missing her flight home.The conversation then shifts to the developing Nolan case, where the aunties share their concerns about friendship, accountability, group loyalty, and the importance of always making sure everyone returns home safely. From there, they explore modern dating, including how women can show interest without making the first move, whether men should still pursue women, and what makes a respectful social media approach.Jennifer and Shera also provide creative and affordable DFW date-night ideas, debate how much a good date should cost, and discuss when intimacy should happen in a new relationship. During their rapid-fire segment, they tackle gender-reveal parties, friendships with exes, taking a husband’s last name, and when couples become a little too comfortable around each other. 

In the final part of Jarielle’s conversation with the Auntie Talk hosts, she opens up about finding new love after divorce and learning not to rush what God may be preparing.Jarielle shares the surprising ways her current relationship seems to reflect the qualities she once prayed, wrote, and even joked about wanting in a partner. From small thoughtful gestures to oddly specific details, she describes moments that made her wonder whether God was confirming that this relationship was different.However, Jarielle explains that confirmation does not mean skipping the process. She discusses the importance of allowing a relationship to develop naturally, seeing a partner through different seasons, and making sure both people are emotionally and spiritually prepared for what comes next.The conversation also explores protecting your peace without turning peace into an excuse to avoid love, vulnerability, or companionship. Jarielle encourages women rebuilding after divorce to stop allowing outside opinions to control their decisions and to focus on what genuinely brings them peace.The episode concludes with hilarious rapid-fire questions about love, marriage, dating, friendships, money, red flags, and whether Jarielle would ever get married again.Her final advice is simple: mind your business, trust God, and do not let other people’s opinions determine how you live your life.

In Episode 13, Part 2 of Auntie Talk, Jarielle continues her candid story about healing after divorce and learning how to receive a healthier, more intentional kind of love.Jarielle explains how her prayer for a “kingdom marriage” first required personal accountability, emotional growth, and a deeper relationship with God. She shares how past relationships conditioned her nervous system to expect chaos, making a safe and consistent relationship feel unfamiliar at first. Instead of running or self-sabotaging, she chose to sit with the discomfort, communicate honestly, and allow herself to experience love without constantly expecting something to go wrong.She also reveals how she unexpectedly met her current partner through a work-related conversation. From the beginning, his transparency, consistency, and intentionality made his feelings clear. Jarielle openly discusses learning about his previous marriages, including his marriage to a man, and how she separated her personal feelings from society’s expectations. Rather than focusing on outside opinions, she evaluated the relationship through faith, honesty, trust, and the way they treated one another.The conversation explores whether partners can help each other heal, the difference between supporting someone and doing their emotional work for them, and why healthy love still requires boundaries and accountability. Jarielle also shares how her partner has built a relationship with her children and how their friendship has become the foundation of their romance.Ultimately, Jarielle describes this relationship as a love that feels safe to her nervous system. It allows her to be fully herself without performing, shrinking, or living in fear. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely pretty, people are capable of change, and choosing love sometimes requires releasing judgment, fear, and the need for everyone else’s approval.

In Episode 13, Part 1, Jennifer and Shera welcome Jarielle for a candid, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about rebuilding life after divorce.Jarielle explains why “minding her business” became more than a funny skincare routine. It became a way to protect her peace, stop carrying everyone else’s emotional burdens, and establish healthier boundaries. She opens up about the end of a relationship that lasted nearly 15 years, takes accountability for the ways both partners contributed to an unhealthy marriage, and discusses the challenges of learning how to live independently for the first time.She also shares how she and her ex-husband developed a successful 50/50 co-parenting relationship that keeps their children connected and supported. Jarielle discusses discovering that she has autism, ADHD, and dyslexia after her son was evaluated, and how that knowledge helped her better understand herself, her childhood, and her parenting style.The conversation also explores dating after divorce, entering a new relationship before she was fully healed, accepting less than she deserved, and eventually recognizing her own worth. Through humor, faith, and honesty, Jarielle shares what she has learned about motherhood, emotional growth, relationships, and becoming a new woman after a major life transition.

In Episode 12 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer dive into the South African Netflix drama centered around polygamy, unpacking the wild relationship dynamics between Jonas, Joyce, Essie, Matipa, and the other women in his life. The aunties debate whether polygamy could ever work in modern relationships, what it means when a man has multiple households, and why some women stay attached to titles like “wife” even when the relationship is unhealthy.The conversation expands into modern dating, cheating, open relationships, double standards between men and women, and why more women may be choosing relationships with women after dating men. They also respond to an “Ask the Aunties” voice note about finding a modern-day “Shirley,” inspired by Shirley Brown’s classic song “Woman to Woman.”The episode ends with quick relationship questions about family boundaries, loving someone from a distance, whether love is a feeling or a choice, and what standards the aunties refuse to lower again.

In Episode 11 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer are back from their Puerto Rico trip with plenty of stories, laughs, and strong auntie opinions. They recap celebrating their 10th episode milestone, traveling with their nieces, enjoying Puerto Rican food, loving Old San Juan, and staying in one of the best Airbnbs they have ever booked.The episode also gets into their nightmare experience with Frontier Airlines, including canceled connecting flights, long airport waits, rude customer service, and having to spend thousands on replacement flights. From there, the aunties talk airport etiquette, bonnets and pajamas in public, body odor on flights, awkward airplane seating, and why people should take pride in their appearance when they leave the house.Later, they dive into friendship and dining etiquette, including how to split checks, why tipping matters, and why people should not go out to eat if they are not prepared to pay and tip properly. They also discuss whether men should pay for the table, what “boss moves” look like, and how life experiences shape relationship expectations. The episode wraps with childhood foods they still eat, rapid-fire questions, and honest thoughts on dating, marriage, alone time, and friendship.

In Episode 10 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer open with a heavy conversation about the Karmelo Anthony case, discussing the 35-year sentence, the defense strategy, race, jury representation, self-defense, and whether the outcome would have looked different if the roles were reversed. They question fairness in the justice system while still acknowledging that a life was lost. The conversation then shifts into a passionate call-out of violent fan behavior surrounding New York Knicks fans, especially the harassment of people wearing opposing team jerseys. The aunties compare the situation to how people would react if the roles, races, or cities were reversed, making the larger point that bad behavior should be called out no matter who is doing it.From there, they lighten things up with World Cup talk, celebrating soccer culture, international fans, handsome soccer players, and the excitement of different countries bringing their pride, flags, jerseys, and energy to the U.S. They also debate modern masculinity and fashion, including men wearing painted nails, skirts, purses, mesh tops, and thongs, asking the audience whether the aunties are behind the times or if this generation has gone too far.The episode ends with an “Ask the Aunties” style discussion about child support, remarriage, and whether a new wife’s income should affect what an ex-wife receives. The aunties’ answer is a strong no, with the episode’s affirmation landing on: Choose wisely.

Episode 9 of Auntie Talk opens with a heavy and emotional “Tea of the Week” centered on the call for justice for Cyrus, a 14-year-old boy in South Carolina who was killed after being wrongly accused of stealing water from a convenience store. Shera and Jennifer discuss the pain of watching his mother speak publicly, the frustration of Black families having to prove their loved ones were “not thugs,” and the deeper reality of racism, fear, and hypervigilance that Black people still face in everyday spaces. They connect the story to personal experiences, including Shera being treated with suspicion while trying to pay with Jennifer’s card after the two accidentally swapped cards. The aunties also briefly touch on the Carmelo Anthony situation in the DFW area, emphasizing that they want the truth to come out before fully discussing it. From there, the episode shifts into a much lighter and hilarious conversation about hygiene after a viral podcast clip where men claimed washing their backside was “gay.” Shera and Jennifer do not hold back, giving a direct PSA to men about hygiene, showering properly, using washcloths, and not letting insecurity or homophobia get in the way of cleanliness.The main “Aunt Talk” question of the day focuses on relationships, marriage, blended families, and whether a spouse should come before children when someone enters a marriage with kids. Jennifer and Shera both agree that in a healthy household, the order should be God, spouse, then children, but they stress that this only works when the spouse truly loves and protects the children too. They talk through difficult dynamics like co-parenting, disgruntled exes, disrespectful children, grown children living in the home, and the importance of having hard conversations before marriage.The episode closes with rapid-fire questions covering respect versus loyalty, long-distance versus open relationships, being gaslit versus being lied to, spinning the block versus choosing someone new, and whether they would rather date a stud or a bisexual man. As always, the aunties bring a mix of honesty, humor, faith, personal experience, and unfiltered commentary.

In Episode 8, Jennifer and Shera open with follow-up reactions from their 55-and-up male listeners, who made it very clear that life, confidence, and intimacy do not stop after 55. From there, the aunties move into their “Tea of the Week,” discussing the Netflix and Hulu coverage of the Mackenzie Shirilla crash case. They compare how each documentary framed the story, the victims, and Mackenzie’s behavior, while emphasizing the tragedy of the lives lost and the danger of toxic relationships.The episode then shifts into a conversation about Jackson Dart introducing Donald Trump and the larger issue of loving Black culture without truly standing with Black people. Shera and Jennifer unpack what they see as a disconnect between enjoying Black dances, music, style, and locker room culture while supporting people or systems they believe harm Black communities.The main topic of the episode challenges the phrase “happy wife, happy life.” Jennifer and Shera argue that the healthier phrase should be “happy spouse, happy house.” They discuss how many men feel unseen in marriages and relationships, reduced to providers, ATMs, or problem-solvers, without receiving respect, appreciation, desire, or emotional care in return. They also talk about the importance of men having safe spaces to be vulnerable.The conversation expands into divorce, co-parenting, weaponizing children, and how unhealthy relationships affect kids. Shera shares personal reflections about growing up with divorced parents, bonus dads, and a mother who modeled grace by not speaking negatively about her father. The aunties make it clear that they are not promoting divorce or separation. They are promoting healthy relationships, healthy co-parenting, and emotional honesty for men, women, and children.The episode closes with a thoughtful question about loneliness after divorce or singleness. Jennifer and Shera explain that being alone is not the same as being lonely, and that healing, self-awareness, faith, and inner peace help people avoid settling for the wrong relationship. Their affirmation for the episode is: “A good man is more than an ATM, and a good woman is more than survival mode.”

Episode 7 of Auntie Talk opens with Jennifer and Shera discussing the controversy around Dr. Cheyenne Bryant, credentials, life coaching, social media credibility, and the way people can overstate titles online. The aunties make it clear that they respect women building platforms, but they also believe that when someone gives public advice under a professional title, they should be able to verify their credentials. They also connect the conversation to imposter syndrome, social media pressure, and the danger of people selling coaching, wealth-building advice, or expertise without transparency. The heart of the episode shifts into a deeply personal conversation about why Shera does not have children. After responding to a viewer’s question about why she has not brought her embryos into the world, Shera shares her full fertility journey, including miscarriages, fibroids, IVF, sperm donation, genetic testing, surgery, and ultimately having a hysterectomy after learning she carried a cancer-related gene connected to her sister’s ovarian cancer battle. She speaks honestly about mourning her uterus, wanting motherhood, feeling betrayed by her body, and eventually finding peace and freedom after surgery. Jennifer also shares reflections from her own experience as a woman without children, including regret, shame, fear, and the pressure women feel when making reproductive decisions while young. Together, the aunties talk about not asking women why they do not have kids, the pressure of the biological clock, dating while wanting children, freezing eggs, surrogacy, choosing yourself, and trusting that womanhood is not defined by motherhood. The episode closes with a lighter rapid-fire segment about relationships, toxic traits, cheating, friendship, love, loyalty, and what it means to mentally step into “auntie” energy.

In Episode 6, Part 2 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera are joined by Vincent for a hilarious, honest, and unfiltered conversation about grown dating, relationships, toxic traits, social media, cheating, monogamy, aging, and what it really means to bet on yourself.Vincent brings the “uncle wisdom” as the group talks about whether there’s an age where people settle for companionship, the reality of missed connections, how timing can change everything, and why communication flaws can show up in friendships and relationships. The conversation also gets into whether men and women cheat differently, dating outside your race, phone etiquette on dates, red flags, and what social media is doing to the culture.The episode wraps with Vincent sharing the journey behind Comeback Chicken, his growing food truck business in DFW, and the mindset it takes to build something of your own.This is grown-folks conversation with laughter, honesty, accountability, and a little bit of chaos.Topics Covered: Dating after a certain age Toxic traits and communication flaws Monogamy and cheating Social media and relationships Dating outside your race Red flags in dating Entrepreneurship and food truck business Comeback Chicken Auntie and uncle wisdom

In Episode 6, Part 1 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera welcome a longtime male friend, their “Unc,” for an unfiltered conversation about music, dating, social media, relationships, and life in your 40s.The episode opens with the group talking about the new Michael Jackson movie and whether it brings anything new to the table for longtime fans. Jennifer and Shera loved the film, especially the performances and concert-like feeling, while Unc admits he is on the fence because he already knows so much about Michael Jackson’s story. That leads into a fun debate about Michael Jackson vs. Prince, with Unc making the case that Prince may be the better all-around artist because of his musicianship, writing, and instrumentation.The conversation then shifts into recent internet conversations around relationships, celebrity breakups, and people oversharing online. The hosts discuss why some couples feel the need to announce every relationship update publicly and how social media can turn private situations into public entertainment.A major part of the episode focuses on the backlash Jennifer and Shera received from a previous clip about women having dating preferences. Jennifer responds directly to online criticism, especially comments from men who attacked them for wanting partners who are financially stable or equally yoked. The hosts explain that having preferences does not mean disrespecting men, and they emphasize that people can disagree without being rude, degrading, or disrespectful.From there, the group has a deeper conversation about modern dating. Unc shares his perspective as a single man in his 40s, saying he is not interested in chasing or starting over unless the connection is real. He explains that dating today often feels transactional and that many younger men and women may not even truly like each other, they just focus on what the other person can do for them.The episode ends with a more vulnerable conversation about marriage, children, aging, and doing life alone. The Aunties opens up about  IVF journey, frozen embryos, and the serious decisions that come with choosing a beneficiary for them. The group reflects on whether having children later in life is selfish, the importance of having a village, and the peace that comes with accepting whatever life brings.

In Episode 5 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera clear the air after their previous comments about married people “doing single people things.” They explain that married people are welcome to go out, have fun, and enjoy themselves, but the issue is when married people act single, avoid wearing wedding rings, flirt, ask for numbers, or blur boundaries in the dating pool. The Aunties make it clear that the ring matters because it signals respect, covenant, and availability, or lack of availability. The conversation then shifts into their “Tea of the Week,” centered around the rumored Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson relationship drama. Jennifer and Shera unpack the difference between cheating, monogamy, and someone admitting they may not be built for a traditional relationship. This leads to a deeper conversation about whether people actually listen when someone tells them what they want, whether actions or words matter more, and how women sometimes believe they can be the exception. The episode also explores open relationships, emotional connection, physical boundaries, and the reality that some people think they can handle an open relationship until they are actually in one. The Aunties share personal experiences and honest opinions about jealousy, insecurity, emotional safety, and the importance of knowing what you truly want before entering any serious relationship. For “Ask the Aunties,” they respond to a listener whose man is a provider but lacks romance. Their advice is to communicate clearly, recognize the value of a dependable partner, and decide whether the issue is something that can be worked through. They remind listeners that paying bills is important, but emotional connection, romance, and feeling desired still matter. The episode closes with a fun rapid-fire segment and their usual reminder to like, follow, subscribe, and join the conversation

In Episode 4 of Auntie Talk, Jennifer and Shera bring the bold, funny, unfiltered auntie energy with a packed episode full of celebrity tea, relationship wisdom, and their first official Ask the Aunties dilemma. They start by weighing in on the ongoing Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith drama, sharing their thoughts on public humiliation, toxic relationship dynamics, and why some couples may need to simply go their separate ways. They also talk about the new Jerry Springer docuseries, giving flowers to Jerry as one of the original pioneers of chaotic reality TV.The episode then shifts into a conversation about relationships, emotional safety, and how women can tell when a man feels safe with them. The aunties share their top signs, including whether a man can cry in front of you, relax around you, and fully let his guard down.The biggest moment of the episode is the first Ask the Aunties situation. A married man calls in anonymously asking how to get over his married coworker, who he has been having an affair with for five years. The situation becomes even messier when it is revealed that she slept with one of his friends from work. Jennifer and Shera break down whether he has a right to be upset, the dangers of assumed exclusivity, workplace affairs, emotional attachment, disrespect, manipulation, and why staying in unhappy marriages “for the kids” can create even more damage.Their final auntie advice is direct: cut off the toxic side relationship, reflect honestly on the marriage, stop holding people hostage emotionally, and go find happiness in a healthier way. The episode closes with the Auntie Affirmation: “Life is short. Go find your happy.”