grownwoman

About grownwoman

grownwoman with Shannon Allen is a space for women who’ve had to step up, stand tall, and transform their lives when everything was on the line. Hosted by entrepreneur and grown founder Shannon Allen, this podcast dives into the real stories of women who faced health scares, heartbreak, and life-altering moments—and came out stronger. Through raw conversations on resilience, reinvention, and the power of community, grownwoman explores what it truly means to build something meaningful—whether it’s a business, a legacy, or a new way of living. If you're navigating a big shift, reclaiming your power, or just need inspiration from women who’ve been there, this podcast is for you.

Publisher

Shannon Allen

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2025

Latest episode

3 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Mar 2026

   28: (BEST OF) Impact Over Ego: How a grownwoman Leads Through Service & Integrity

   This Best-of compilation explores leadership, advocacy, and quiet authority, particularly the kind of power built through service, discipline, and responsibility (not visibility or titles). Featuring standout moments from guests’ conversations, this episode highlights ethical leadership, servant leadership, and advocacy that’s rooted in doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. These conversations redefine power as integrity, consistency, and impact that extends beyond the self. If you’re navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, motherhood, or community work, this episode offers grounded insight and leading with purpose. Not loud power.Not performative power.Only a grownwoman’s power. KEY POINTS 22: America’s Silent Health Crisis: Asha Walker on Food Deserts & the Fight for Justice 16: The Power of Advocacy in Early Autism Care | Kim Dasinger, Dr. LaToya Green, Dr. Neil O’Pyke 21: From Pageants to Purpose: Jessica Cristobal on Leadership, Motherhood & Mentorship 23: From Poverty to Purpose: Dr. Amira Ogunleye on Breaking Cycles & Building Dreams 20: Helping Kids Thrive Under Pressure: How to Parent High Performers w/ Zana White & Fahim Mujahid 25: How One Author Is Changing the Way Children See Themselves | Anna Nyakana RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

2. 

   24 Feb 2026

   27: (BEST OF) The Breakthrough Season: How a grownwoman Keeps Going

   What happens after the unthinkable? After the loss. After the failure. After life breaks the rules and changes you forever. This Best-of compilation brings grownwoman’s Breakthrough Season, highlighting together the most powerful moments from women and allies who faced irreversible loss and still chose to keep going. Not by bypassing the pain, but by finding meaning, faith, determination, and legacy on the other side of it. This episode is for the grownwoman who has been knocked down but refuses to stay there. For the one learning how to grieve and lead at the same time. For anyone asking, “How do I keep going from here?” This is not just an episode. It is season 2’s emotional backbone and testament to what happens when women choose to move forward anyway. KEY POINTS 18: Honoring D'Sean Perry: Navigating Grief & the Impact of Gun Violence 17: Divorce, Betrayal & the Journey Back to Yourself | Jennifer Medwin & Heather Mennell 19: Hitting a Wall Led to a $24M Deal: Alina Villasante's Fall That Fueled Her Rise 15: The First Responder Suicide Crisis: Carolyn Acosta’s Story of Love, Loss & Warning Signs 26: Ray Allen on The Hall of Fame Mindset That Drove His Success RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

3. 

   19 Feb 2026

   How Ray Allen Went From Teen Dad to NBA Hall of Famer

   In this powerful grownwoman segment, Ray Allen breaks down the mental discipline behind his Hall of Fame career, starting long before the spotlight. Ray shares how becoming a father at 17 shaped his focus, why he trained his mind before every free throw, and how discipline, environment, and daily choices compound over time. This conversation goes beyond basketball. Ray explains how changing your mindset, your habits, and your surroundings can dramatically increase your odds of success. From visualizing the shot to staying consistent when the odds are stacked against you, this segment is a masterclass in grit, preparation, and wanting it more than anyone else. GUEST RESOURCES Ray Allen IG | @trayfour RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

Who has been a guest on grownwoman

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jessica Hurley
• Denise Woodard
• Carolyn Aronson
• Monique Rodriguez
• Dascha Polanco

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

54,723

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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