Auntie Talk

Shera & Jen

Auntie Talk is a bold, funny, unfiltered conversation space where two best friends from different cultures, tackle literally everything from the trenches of real life to the headlines of the moment. It’s where the wisdom of 46 years meets the humor of “we’re still figuring things out.” This is for those who love real talk, culture, relationships, dating and some belly laughs while sipping wine, iced coffee, or a strong cocktail!

  1. 3d ago

    Faith, Masculinity & Loving Out Loud with Quinton | Auntie Talk Ep. 15

    In Auntie Talk Episode 15, Shera and Jennifer sit down with special guest Quinton for a transparent conversation about faith, relationships, Black masculinity, emotional vulnerability, healing, and entrepreneurship. Quinton opens up about his relationship with Jarielle, his past relationships, and why finding the right partner is about more than gender, appearances, or what looks good on paper. He explains how transparency helped build trust in his relationship and why loving someone out loud can give them the confidence to ignore outside opinions. The aunties and Quinton also discuss the emotional pressures Black men carry, the need for safe spaces to be vulnerable, and how faith can transform the way someone communicates, loves, leads, and handles conflict. Quinton shares powerful lessons about: • Creating emotional safety in relationships• Faith and spiritual compatibility• Healing from childhood and family trauma• Setting boundaries with family and clients• Becoming a father figure and joining a family• Attraction, commitment, and refusing to settle• Healthy masculinity and emotional intelligence• Accountability and meaningful apologies• Entrepreneurship and protecting your peace• Hearing God’s direction for your life This episode is filled with honest stories, relationship wisdom, laughter, and practical advice for anyone working toward healthier relationships and a stronger sense of purpose. Subscribe to Auntie Talk for more unfiltered conversations about relationships, dating, personal growth, faith, family, and navigating life as a grown adult. Guest: QuintonEpisode: Auntie Talk Episode 15

  2. Jul 17

    Finding Safe Love After Divorce: Jarielle on Faith, Healing & Trust | Ep. 13 Pt. 2

    In Episode 13, Part 2 of Auntie Talk, Jarielle continues her candid story about healing after divorce and learning how to receive a healthier, more intentional kind of love. Jarielle explains how her prayer for a “kingdom marriage” first required personal accountability, emotional growth, and a deeper relationship with God. She shares how past relationships conditioned her nervous system to expect chaos, making a safe and consistent relationship feel unfamiliar at first. Instead of running or self-sabotaging, she chose to sit with the discomfort, communicate honestly, and allow herself to experience love without constantly expecting something to go wrong. She also reveals how she unexpectedly met her current partner through a work-related conversation. From the beginning, his transparency, consistency, and intentionality made his feelings clear. Jarielle openly discusses learning about his previous marriages, including his marriage to a man, and how she separated her personal feelings from society’s expectations. Rather than focusing on outside opinions, she evaluated the relationship through faith, honesty, trust, and the way they treated one another. The conversation explores whether partners can help each other heal, the difference between supporting someone and doing their emotional work for them, and why healthy love still requires boundaries and accountability. Jarielle also shares how her partner has built a relationship with her children and how their friendship has become the foundation of their romance. Ultimately, Jarielle describes this relationship as a love that feels safe to her nervous system. It allows her to be fully herself without performing, shrinking, or living in fear. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely pretty, people are capable of change, and choosing love sometimes requires releasing judgment, fear, and the need for everyone else’s approval.

  3. Jun 17

    Karmelo Anthony Verdict, Knicks Fan Chaos & Modern Men | Auntie Talk Ep. 10

    In Episode 10 of Auntie Talk, Shera and Jennifer open with a heavy conversation about the Karmelo Anthony case, discussing the 35-year sentence, the defense strategy, race, jury representation, self-defense, and whether the outcome would have looked different if the roles were reversed. They question fairness in the justice system while still acknowledging that a life was lost.  The conversation then shifts into a passionate call-out of violent fan behavior surrounding New York Knicks fans, especially the harassment of people wearing opposing team jerseys. The aunties compare the situation to how people would react if the roles, races, or cities were reversed, making the larger point that bad behavior should be called out no matter who is doing it. From there, they lighten things up with World Cup talk, celebrating soccer culture, international fans, handsome soccer players, and the excitement of different countries bringing their pride, flags, jerseys, and energy to the U.S. They also debate modern masculinity and fashion, including men wearing painted nails, skirts, purses, mesh tops, and thongs, asking the audience whether the aunties are behind the times or if this generation has gone too far. The episode ends with an “Ask the Aunties” style discussion about child support, remarriage, and whether a new wife’s income should affect what an ex-wife receives. The aunties’ answer is a strong no, with the episode’s affirmation landing on: Choose wisely.

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Auntie Talk is a bold, funny, unfiltered conversation space where two best friends from different cultures, tackle literally everything from the trenches of real life to the headlines of the moment. It’s where the wisdom of 46 years meets the humor of “we’re still figuring things out.” This is for those who love real talk, culture, relationships, dating and some belly laughs while sipping wine, iced coffee, or a strong cocktail!