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Seated with Strangers

by Shivawn Mitchell

What happens when you put three strangers together to have girl talk? Seated with Strangers is where we have bite-sized conversations with strangers centered around the things we should talk about but usually don’t. This is your space for honesty, laughter, perspective, and reminders that you’re not doing life alone. Welcome to the group chat.

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Episodes

  1. What Grief Taught Me About Friendship with Sethlina Amakye

    What does it really mean to show up for a friend in their hardest season? In this episode, I sit down with Sethlina Amakye for an honest conversation about grief, friendship, boundaries, and support. After experiencing the loss of her child, Sethlina shares how that season reshaped her...

  2. Finding Your Signature Scent with Shamera

    Unlock the secrets to mastering your signature scent with Shamira from the Virginia Scent Society. In this episode, we dive into the art of fragrance selection, offering practical tips for building a versatile perfume collection that adapts to your mood, season, and occasion. Shamira shares her...

  3. How to Navigate Aging in a Forever Young World with Fawnne

    In this episode I sat down with Fawnne to gain some perspective on aging as a woman and what to expect. We explore self-compassion, the importance of taking risks, and the process of reinventing oneself as you age. This conversation also touches on establishing non-negotiables in relationships,...

  4. Letting go Survival Mode for Softness with Ashtyn

    In this episode, Shivawn and Ashtyn explore the concept of living a soft life, discussing the importance of vulnerability, emotional boundaries, and the need for rest. They reflect on personal experiences that shaped their understanding of softness and how it contrasts with survival mode. The…

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  5. Unspoken Expectations in Friendships with Seleste

    In this episode we attempt to identify what it means to have reciprocal friendships and if we're really expecting our friends to show up exactly the way we do for them. We explore the complexities of reciprocal friendships, discussing the expectations we place on friends, the importance of...

  6. Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic in Adulthood with Shivawn and Shenelle

    In this episode of Seated With Strangers, host Shivawn and guest Shenelle discuss the loneliness epidemic, exploring personal experiences of moving to a new city, building community, and coping with feelings of loneliness during the holidays. They delve into the complexities of friendships across...

  7. Are you Curious Enough for Community with Deana and Shivawn

    In this episode of Seated With Strangers, host Shivawn and guest Deana explore the themes of curiosity, community, and self-care, particularly from the perspective of Black women. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in friendships, the challenges of navigating survival mode and the role…

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  8. Expectations vs. Reality: When life doesn't go as planned with Taniqua Price & Shivawn Mitchell

    On this episode of the Seated with Strangers podcast, host Shivawn and guest Taniqua Price explore the complexities of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the pressures of societal expectations. They discuss Taniqua's journey from hairstylist to studio owner, the emotional challenges of...

  9. Friendship Etiquette with Porlan Cunningham and Shivawn Mitchell

    On this episode of the Seated with Strangers podcast, host Shivawn Mitchell and guest Porlan Cunningham discuss the nuances of friendship etiquette, particularly in the space of adult friendships. They explore the importance of intentionality, communication, and setting boundaries while…

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  10. Celebrating Success: Are We the New Mean Girls? With Shivawn, Brandy + Erica

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Shivawn and guests Brandy Anderson and Erica Linney discuss are we getting comfortable with being mean girls? Does our representation in media shape an individuals' sense of identity and belonging, particularly for marginalized groups. This podcast...

  11. Low Maintenace Friendships with Shivawn and Whitney Hall

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Shivawn and Whitney Hall delve into the concept of friendships, particularly focusing on the idea of low-maintenance friendships. They explore how modern life, characterized by busyness and the influence of social media, has led to a decline in the...

  12. Ambition over Friendships with Shivawn, Melissa and Dominicka

    During our podcast episode, Ambition over Friendship Shivawn had the chance to sit down with two strangers Melissa and Dominicka to sort out are we selfishly ambitious leaving our friendships, relationships and community to fend for themselves. Melissa is a pro makeup artist located in the 757…

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  13. You Can't Keep Hiding. It's Time with Shivawn.

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, host Shivawn opens up the new season coming from behind the camera. To share her personal journey and experiences with Seated with Strangers. Through the podcast, she brings strangers together to have conversations about topics that are often overlooked…

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  14. Navigating Friendships: What Would We Say to Our Younger Selves with Quase, Adwoa and Shivawn

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Adwoa, Quase and Shivawn delve into the topic of navigating friendships: what would you say to your younger self. The hosts explore the question of how to navigate being the insightful friend who offers support, while feeling like their own problems...

  15. Signs you are Outgrowing Friendships and What to do about it with Khaliah, Stephanie and Fawnne

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Khaliah, Fawnne and Stephanie delve into the topic of signs you are outgrowing friendships. They discuss if friendships need to evolve with age and are we searching for mature friendships? Our hosts highlight the idea that friendships change, and…

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  16. How do you handle a friendship breakup with Ginger, Amanda and Sophia

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Ginger Fitchett, Amanda and Sophia come together to discuss how do you handle a friendship breakup? During this episode of Seated with Strangers, our Strangers discuss the challenging topic of friendship breakups. They delve into the emotional...

  17. How TV culture is Reshaping the Way We View and Value Friendships with Amina, Phillip and Tori

    On this episode of Seated with Strangers, Amina, Phillip, and Tori discuss the influence of TV culture on friendships. They explore whether TV is reshaping our perception of friendships as disposable and whether it is creating negative stereotypes of how minority women interact with each other....

  18. The Temptation to be Critical: Friendships and Growth with Sonja, Alma and Sherita

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Alma Rojas, Sonja Williams and Sherita Bolden come together to discuss the culture of friendships. In this episode of Seated with Strangers, our guest delves into the debate about whether friendship requires similarities in crucial areas.…

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  19. Exploring the Boundaries of Friendships: What Should Stay Private with Khaliah, Stephanie and Fawnne

    In this episode of Seeded with Strangers, hosts Khaliah, Stephanie, and Fawnne delve into the topic of using your words in friendships. They discuss whether there are any conversations that should be off-limits with friends, particularly when it comes to addressing parenting shortcomings. The…

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  20. Can Friendships survive children with Elle, Amanda and Ginger.

    In this episode of Seated with Strangers, Elle, Amanda, and Ginger discuss the topic of why friendships can't survive certain life changes, specifically having a child. They explore the idea that having a child changes priorities and the need for friendship, and question whether friendships can...

  21. Why It's so Hard to Talk About Money With Friends with Stephanie, LaKesha and Sonja

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts LaKesha Womack, Sonja Williams and Stephanie BwaBwa come together to discuss money and building wealth in the community. In this episode of Seated with Strangers, Sonja, LaKesha, and Stephanie discuss the importance of community and supporting...

  22. Fighting for the Culture with Adowa Ramsay, Whitney Hall & Quase Beasley

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Whitney Hall, Adwoa Ramsay and Quase come together to discuss fighting for the culture and are we the problem? So don't miss out, tune in to Seated with Strangers today! On the Episode the group explores: Affirmative Action The BET Awards and…

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  23. Reimagining Community and Culture: A Look at Healthy Community Outside of Social Media with Whitney Hall, Avril Speaks and Dr. Sidjae Price

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Whitney Hall, Avril Speaks and Dr. Sidjae Price come together to discuss building healthy communities. The trio explores the importance of building relationships beyond social media and shares personal anecdotes about the value of checking in…

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  24. Navigating Difficult Conversations and Supporting Friends with Sareeta Spriggs, Sha Lekoe and Quinta Ellis

    Join Sareeta Spriggs, Sha Lekoe, and Quinta Ellis in their latest podcast episode of Seated with Strangers as they tackle conversations and challenges in friendship. They discuss the importance of supporting friends with their businesses, even if it doesn't involve buying their products. They…

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  25. Establishing Boundaries Within Family Relationships with K. Elle Jones and Sidjae Price

    Join K. Elle Jones and Dr. Sidjae Price on Seated with Strangers as they tackle tough conversations about family relationships. In this episode, they discuss setting boundaries within families, breaking traditional mindsets, and the fear of pursuing passions. The hosts share their own personal...

  26. Swipe Left or Right: The Pros and Cons of Online Dating with Xellex Rivera, Brett Key and Jana Henry

    Get ready to explore the ever-changing world of modern dating with Dr. Xellex Rivera, Brett Key and Jana Henry in the latest episode of Seated with Strangers. The trio dives into the topic of reimagining community and culture, presenting thought-provoking questions surrounding the use and...

  27. Should you Travel with Friends or Take Solo Trips with guest Brandy, Shaneez & Sacida Hassan

    In the latest episode of Seated with Strangers, hosts Brandy Anderson, Shaneez Tyndall and Sacida Hassan to discuss travel experiences. From solo trips to group travel, the hosts and guest give valuable insights on trip planning, managing expectations, and understanding travel styles. They share...

  28. How to Make Friends as an Adult with Quinta Ellis, Sha Lekoe and Sareeta Spriggs

    Join Quinta Ellis, Sareeta Spriggs, and Sha Lekoe on Seated with Strangers as they discuss the challenges of making friends as an adult. They share personal experiences of finding it difficult to connect with like-minded people and how social media and technology can hinder or help. The hosts…

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  29. Can Married Couples Have Friends of the Opposite Sex with Lee Waytes, Danya Poe and Schaiquana Pinkney

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing can Men and Women just be friend? Our Strangers joined together for this show are Virgil Lee Waytes, Jr. , Danya Poe, and Schaiquana Pinkney. During this...

  30. Can Men and Women just be friends with Dion Chavis, Jacinta C. McLeod, & Nina Arrington

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing can Men and Women just be friend? Our Strangers joined together for this show are Dion Chavis, Jacinta C. Phelix , and Nina Arrington. During this episode...

  31. Healing from childhood trauma with Dion Chavis, Jacinta C. Phelix, & Nina Arrington

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing is soft parenting a privilege that minority parents can't afford to participate in, or do we need to stick to the way we were disciplined? Our Strangers...

  32. Gentrification pros and cons with Patty B, Joe W. Dillard Jr., & Terence Doctor

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discuss is gentrification every a good thing for a community or are we really upset because someone else say the value in our communities . Our Strangers joined...

  33. Imposter Syndrome in Relationships with Cortney Wade, Keisha K. Reynolds & Tracee Garner

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing imposter syndrome and how it shows up in our business relationships and our personal life. Our Strangers joined together for this show are Cortney Wade,...

  34. Causes of Body Shaming with Amanda Witcher, Jonna Scott-Blakes, & Carrie Thornton

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing body shaming and are regular bodies not enough for social media? Our Strangers joined together for this show are Amanda Witcher, Jonna Scott-Blakes, and...

  35. You wasn't with me shooting in the gym with Stephanie BwaBwa, Ivory Nicole & Juston Daniels

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers where we explore topics of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. On this episode we are discussing money and relationships. Are prenups necessary in marriage today? Our Strangers joined together for this show are Ivory Nicole, Juston Daniel, and…

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  36. Are we unsubscribing from Entitlement & Celebrity Culture

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show are a part of our private community. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from entitlement in celebrity culture?…

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  37. Afterparty - Church Culture where do we stand?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Jelissa} {LaKesha} and {Sonja}. On today’s episode we discuss during the afterparty church culture and what are we unsubscribing...

  38. Afterparty - Are Men & Women on the Same Page ?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired for the show we are chatting about are {Nina} {Tim} and {Schaiquana}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from toxic relationship ideas...

  39. Are we Unsubscribing from Toxic Relationship Ideas?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Nina} {Tim} and {Schaiquana}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from toxic relationship ideas. Questions that…

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  40. Are we Unsubscribing from Church Culture?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Jelissa} {LaKesha} and {Sonja}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from church culture. Questions that we...

  41. Are we Unsubscribing from Submission - Afterparty One

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. This is the afterparty to the episode unsubscribing from Submission. We hosted our viewing party to catch the Strangers paired together for the show {Whitney} {Quase} and...

  42. Are we unsubscribing from Mom Guilt?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Khaliah} {Jess} and {Michelle}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from Mom guilt. Questions that we discussed…

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  43. Are we unsubscribing from Cancel Culture?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Nadia} {Nicole} and {Christen}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from cancel culture? On this episode we...

  44. Are we Unsubscribing from Submitting in Relationships?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Whitney} {Quase} and {Adwoa}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from submitting in relationship? This is a...

  45. Chasing Six Figures Afterparty

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. This is the afterparty to the episode unsubscribing from chasing six figures Questions that we discussed: 1: Are social media entrepreneurs lying to us about what it takes…

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  46. Are we unsubscribing from chasing Six Figures ?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {LaKesha} {Sonja} and {Fawnne}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from chasing six figures Questions that we...

  47. No New Friends Afterparty

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show were {Khaliah} {Jess} and {Michelle} . On today’s episode our community discussed are we unsubscribing from no new friend. Thanks...

  48. Are we unsubscribing from No New Friends?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Khaliah} {Jess} and {Michelle}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from no new friend. Questions that we...

  49. The Afterparty Avoiding Toxic Relationship Advice

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Lauren} {Ciara} and {Timothy} and our community came together to discuss the episode. On today’s episode we discuss are we...

  50. Are we unsubscribing from Toxic Relationship Advice & Practices?

    Welcome to Seated With Strangers. This season we’re exploring the topic of unsubscribing from pop culture and social norms. Our Strangers paired together for this show {Lauren} {Ciara} and {Timothy}. On today’s episode we discuss are we unsubscribing from Toxic relationship advice & practices....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens when you put three strangers together to have girl talk? Seated with Strangers is where we have bite-sized conversations with strangers centered around the things we should talk about but usually don’t. This is your space for honesty, laughter, perspective, and reminders that you’re not doing life alone. Welcome to the group chat.

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Shivawn Mitchell

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