Just 2 Black Girls

Destiny & Shaneé
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Join Just2BlackGirls on the journey of our life as we evolve, share our mistakes, and navigate our 20s. We can’t wait for you all to join us on the journey of us maneuvering our experiences as Black Women in different spaces and throughout different seasons of our lives. Love, Des & Shaneé

  1. FEB 26

    Soft Life Girl

    “Soft life” looks good on Instagram… but is it realistic for a Black girl who was raised to be strong, independent, and ten steps ahead of survival? In this episode, Shaneé and Destiny get real about what a soft life actually means to us. Is it luxury? Is it rest? Is it being provided for? Or is it unlearning the grind culture that told us exhaustion is a badge of honor? We talk about whether softness is truly attainable for Black women or if we’ve been conditioned to believe struggle is our default setting. Shaneé shares what softness looks like in her current season, while Destiny challenges the idea that soft means passive. We unpack finances, relationships, femininity, boundaries, and the guilt that can come with choosing ease. Because maybe soft life isn’t about silk robes and rich husbands. Maybe it’s about peace. Maybe it’s about saying no. Maybe it’s about not having to be the strong friend all the time. And maybe the real question is… are we ready to let it be easier?

    37 min

  2. FEB 11

    Becoming HER ( Without Hating Who You Were)

    Becoming her doesn’t require you to hate who you used to be. In this episode, we unpack the idea that growth isn’t self-destruction. So many people think leveling up means dragging their old self, shaming their past decisions, or pretending they were never that girl. But what if evolution looks different? Destiny shows a more vulnerable side as she processes what it feels like to still be in the becoming. The stretching. The discomfort. The awareness of habits and mindsets she’s actively outgrowing. Meanwhile, Shaneé speaks from a different space. She’s already walking that path and doesn’t believe in hating or “smashing” her past self to step into her next version. This episode highlights two stages of the same journey: the raw middle and the grounded evolution. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were and who you’re trying to be, this conversation will feel like a mirror.

    35 min

  3. FEB 5

    The Danish deception (dating in your 20s is ghetto)

    This episode we’re unpacking the Danish Deception and the red flags we saw, ignored, and sometimes even defended. We get into dating in our 20s, emotional availability (or the lack of it), and how social media, Hinge, and Tinder have completely changed the way people show up. From curated feeds to confusing intentions, we talk about what we’ve experienced trying to date in a generation that loves access but avoids accountability. Dating in your 20s is ghetto, healing is loud, and discernment is learned the hard way. If you’ve ever overlooked the signs or questioned your standards, this episode will feel way too familiar.

    35 min

  4. JAN 29

    Comparison is the thief of joy

    Comparison really will steal your joy if you let it. In this episode, we get real about social media and the highlight reels we’re constantly consuming. People post what they want you to see, but the struggles, delays, and silent battles stay behind closed doors. We also talk about starting in the same space as others and then watching them hit milestones you thought would be yours by now. The tension of feeling happy for them while quietly wondering, “Why not me?” We end with a reminder you might need to hear: your path is yours. Your timing is not behind, it’s just different. Other people’s wins are not your losses. Let them be proof, motivation, and fuel for what’s still coming. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 12. Tap into the polls, leave a comment, and tell us your story. We’re in this together.

    26 min

  5. JAN 22

    Why Break Ups Hit Harder As An Adult

    Breakups hit different as an adult. In this episode, Shaneé and Des unpack why ending a relationship hurts more as we get older, from shared routines and future plans to emotional investment and timing. We talk about grieving what could’ve been, navigating healing while still handling real life, and why adult breakups aren’t just about losing a person but losing a version of yourself too. This conversation is for anyone learning how to let go while still moving forward.

    35 min

  6. JAN 15

    Faith, spirituality and questioning God

    Faith isn’t always quiet or easy. In this episode, Shaneé and Des have an honest conversation about faithful spirituality, what it looks like to believe while still questioning God, and navigating moments of doubt without losing faith. We talk about the tension between trust and confusion, how spirituality evolves, and why asking hard questions doesn’t mean you’re walking away from God. This episode is for anyone who loves God but has questions they’re still praying through.

    29 min

  7. JAN 7

    Growing Pains

    In Growing Pains, Shaneé and Des have an honest conversation about what it really looks like to navigate life in your 20s. This episode dives into the truths behind growing up that people don’t always talk about. The discomfort, the loneliness, the hard lessons, and the moments that force you to sit with yourself. They reflect on their own experiences and the realization that turning 25 and having a fully developed frontal lobe doesn’t suddenly make life easier or more fun. Growth wasn’t glitz and glam. It was uncomfortable, challenging, and at times hard to accept. Shaneé and Des talk about processing change, learning how to move through uncertainty, and understanding that growth doesn’t always feel good in the moment. This episode is a reminder that transitions don’t mean you’re failing, feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re behind, and growth looks different for everyone. If you’re in a season of becoming, figuring things out, or learning as you go, you’re not alone. You’re still doing better than you think. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 12. Thank you for tuning in

    27 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    We Never Left ( We Took A Breath )

    After a year away, Just 2 Black Girls returns with a New Year’s Eve welcome-back episode, We Never Left. We Took a Breath. The hosts, Des & Shaneé, catch listeners up on where they are now, what life has taught them in the pause, and what’s ahead. This episode sets the tone for season 7, rooted in honesty, growth, and unpolished, juicy truths. Expect real conversations about growing pains, healing, faith, and navigating your twenties as a Black woman with intention and transparency. They also introduce the community’s new name — The Group Chat— because this season is about real talk, no filters. Happy New Year. Welcome back.

    20 min
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Join Just2BlackGirls on the journey of our life as we evolve, share our mistakes, and navigate our 20s. We can’t wait for you all to join us on the journey of us maneuvering our experiences as Black Women in different spaces and throughout different seasons of our lives. Love, Des & Shaneé

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  • Creator
    Destiny & Shaneé
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Destiny & Shaneé
  • Show Website
    Just 2 Black Girls