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.
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.
We also discuss reinventing yourself professionally and whether it’s ever too late to change careers. From learning new skills to making a career pivot, we’re sharing practical ways to navigate a professional reset.
For our Mentor Moment, we answer: “How do I stop feeling behind in life?” We unpack comparison, timelines, and the pressure to have everything figured out in your 30s.
We close with Jeremiah 29:11 and a reminder that your life doesn’t have to follow someone else’s timeline—God has a plan for your future.
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8 Oct 2026
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 in dating, including fear of rejection, dating apps, vulnerability, and opening yourself up to love. We also explore how to build a personal brand while working in corporate America, including understanding company policies, protecting confidential information, and pursuing your goals strategically.
For our Mentor Moment, we answer: How do you build authentic relationships at work without oversharing? We talk networking, executive presence, authenticity, and maintaining healthy boundaries.
We close with Lamentations 3:25 and a reminder to seek and depend on God through every season.
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1 Oct 2026
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 our YouTube Channel, All Things Melanin TV, including why we stopped, why we’re starting again, and what you can expect from the new channel.
Plus, we discuss how to overcome imposter syndrome when starting over or stepping into a new season, and reflect on Romans 12:12 and what it teaches us about hope, patience, and prayer.
In this episode, we dive into:
Is closure necessary to move on?
How to move on without closure
How to let go and move forward
Why we’re relaunching All Things Melanin TV
How to overcome imposter syndrome
Romans 12:12 and trusting God through change
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Check out our website, All Things Melanin (https://www.allthingsmelanin.org/)
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Keep up with Erica (https://msha.ke/everything.erica)
Keep up with Shelby (https://bio.site/shelbybrenna)
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
6,355
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
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Quality
83
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
85
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