Sharing intensely personal and professional stories from life experiences, these every day mature Black Women give it to you straight, with compassion, sometimes with candor, always with caring and gentleness, just like your Nana. Wise Black Nanas uses their unique place in life to encourage, open and start conversations about difficult topics and life events.
The Wise Black Nanas never tire of sharing their stories. With the help of special guest interviewer Michele Caron, founder of MyLifeCoach.com, Dr. Sharla opens up even more about the events that have shaped her life and what may lie ahead.
Some paths are chosen. Others are created by circumstance.
In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sharla reflects on difficult times at work and at home, the ups and downs of life, disappointments and triumphs, illness and loss, joy and inspiration.
Where does inner strength come from when things do not work out the way we hoped? What do we do when life simply feels unfair? And how do we find the courage to keep moving forward?
Sometimes, the answer is to just keep on living.
Dr. Sharla shows us what is possible when we move forward with determination, strength and grace.
1 Jun 2026
Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth 2026 is shaping up to be a memorable one, with exciting developments that reflect just how far the celebration and recognition of this important day have come. Before you make your plans for this year’s observance, join the Nanas for a brief look at what’s happening in 2026 and why there is so much to celebrate.
Then, revisit one of our most popular and enduring Juneteenth features as we explore the history, significance, and spirit of Juneteenth. Travel through generations of resilience, remembrance, and community as we trace the journey from Texas to the national stage. Along the way, you’ll meet familiar historical figures, discover a few new ones, and gain a deeper appreciation for why Juneteenth means so much to so many.
Whether you’re learning about Juneteenth for the first time or returning to this story with fresh eyes, we invite you to reflect, celebrate, and be inspired to make Juneteenth every day.
27 Apr 2026
Taking Risks – Try Coaching
In this episode, the Wise Black Nanas dive into the idea that risk isn’t just about big, dramatic life decisions, it’s woven into our everyday choices, relationships, and growth. Whether we realize it or not, we’re constantly navigating uncertainty, weighing outcomes, and deciding what feels worth it.
As life coaches, Joanne and Dr. Sharla bring their lived experience, insight, and no-nonsense wisdom to the conversation. They explore how different people approach risk, what holds us back, and how we can move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Along the way, Dr. Sharla shares a simple, practical concept she uses with clients to help make risk-taking feel more manageable and grounded. As well, she reveals some huge personal risks she took…find out if they were worth it!
If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating, overthinking, or wondering whether to take that next step, this episode offers both perspective and encouragement to help you move forward.
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