When Magic Happens WBEZ Chicago

There are not enough words to describe the journey of bringing to life When Magic Happens. In our series finale of When Magic Happens, we reflect on the moments, the people, and the magic of the show. Week after week, we have brought stories that made us think, laugh, and cry, and we are so grateful for our When Magic Happens family for rocking with us. To our magical guests, we thank you. To our producers and contributors, we appreciate you, and to the “Destiny’s Child” of podcasts, Cheryle, Jennifer, and Taylor, we did that, and we won a Regional Murrow Award! See you all somewhere on the internet, and don’t forget to stay magical.

These dating streets are not for the faint of heart, y’all. As Black women, dating can be, well, complicated. There are moments of abundance and moments of scarcity, moments of maturity and moments with a man-child, moments of pretentiousness and potential. To guide us with some insight and helpful tips, we invite the woman who’s seen it all and coached women through it all, Cheryl Grace, CEO of Powerful Penny LLC. She specializes in holistic transformation in career and love for women of all ages. As we explore our approaches to dating, Cheryl (without an e) shares some tips that could land us a Russell Wilson.

Mothers are like superheroes, they don’t always wear capes, but they seem like they always know how to save the day. When they take off their proverbial capes, who are they as people? What is their secret to being our mothers, why did they instill certain values and while they’ve helped our dreams come true, what are theirs? This week, in honor of Mother’s Day, Taylor, Jennifer, and Cheryle sit down with their moms to ask questions they’ve never asked before, and the answers might have you shed a tear. Grab your tissues and let’s celebrate the mamas!

It’s been said that in modern relationships, something’s got to give, or rather, someone’s got to give and someone’s got to take. This week, we talk about transactional relationships between men and women in romantic relationships and situationships. Does it take a Birkin or a night cap to win the affections of another?

Since the invention of plastic surgery, many people have undergone cosmetic procedures for a plethora of reasons. This week, we dive into cosmetic procedures, pros and cons, and we talk about our own personal experiences with cosmetic, surgical procedures.

Friendships are beautiful and complex, and sometimes we treat them like automated subscriptions. We keep friendships in our lives when they’ve reached their expiration date. This week, we discuss the art of hiring and firing friends, how to do a friendship audit, how to recognize shifts in friends, and how to make and maintain friendships with people that are aligned with your growth.