Essays with S. A.

Episode 50 is about Preconceived Subconscious Prejudices (or P.S.P. for short) and the ways we can come off judgemental or prejudice without intending to or knowing that we are. I’m going to point out a couple of common examples I notice, and see if we can teach ourselves to be a little bit more aware.

Episode 49 is dedicated to the Services I want to give to my Child to Protect, nuture and encourage her in the world she is growing into. I'm jumping off of a couple springboards to get there, mainly being experiences with my child and my own parents, but the conversation and information is for everyone.

Today we're talking Real Housewives of Atlanta s12e11, Snake Bye!
SPOILER ALERT!!!
All hell breaks loose down to the Toronto. Yovanna is FINALLY exposed!!!!!!! AND Kenya foreshadows the second half of season 12!!!!

I want to do a life update with you guys and take a quick step back from topics and recaps just to catch you up on what's coming up, what’s going on, and new developments with me and the show.

I'm finally sitting down and recording this recap I've had written for days. I apologize but that featurism episode had to happen like NOW!! With that being said, This episode is we're heading all the way south to talk about the season 3 premiere of Love and HipHop Miami. Trina is grieving the loss of her mother while Julian is spending her production budget. Trick Daddy has a new restaurant and a new girlfriend, but still can't let go of his old wife. Amara has a new man but is about to have deal with some of her old issues and even more of her manager's old skeletons. And Shay is drawing a fine line on loyalty, before the tea can even be spilled.

All this and more on Season 3 Episode 1, There's No Way.

I was supposed to be recording my recap of the season 3 premiere of Love and HipHop Miami... BUT.... This episode is going to be about the discrimination through featurism that was displayed toward Ari Lennox, and Teyana Taylor and moreover Blue Ivy! And I'm going to go on the most peaceful rant I can!!!

This episode is a cold one. We're headed up to New York to discuss Love and HipHop Season 10 Episode 5, Ex's and Oh's. From Erica Mena playing matchmaker. Safaree debating semantics and putting his foot in his mouth. To Jonathan putting all the bullswanky, to rest.

This episode is going to be my first reality recap! I'm starting with Real Housewives of ATL S12E10, Living on The Edge. I'm driving into the episode, as well as Kandi's Speak on it.

I'm taking this episode to have a reflective moment about the direction of this podcast.

I'm feeling heavy and I want to talk you guys and myself through it.

This episode is a walk down memory lane. With the new year in full swing, and watching new year's resolutions crashing and burning all over the internet, I am Just now feeling sentimental. Don't Judge Me!!!

So, with that being said, I'm skimming through my highlight reel of the last decade and talking you, all as well as myself LMAO, through some of the most impactful moments of my 2010s.

Today we're talking Double Standards. I'm dissecting some classic double standards American culture shoves down our throats and we are exposing the BS!!!

This episode is spontaneous and fun for me!! We have a Millennial interviewing a GenZ. Today, my 18 year old cousin Odessa, insta: @odesss_, stopped by the show to talk what's is like at 18 nowadays. We talk high school, her community, her dreams, and what it's like being a black woman stepping into the world now. As a 28 year old, I will say this conversation was interesting and familiar!!! Follow my girl, who slightly looks like Kyla Pratt!!!

In our final episode of the year, I'm taking a quick minute of your time to tell you what I want to leave in 2019, and what I want to take into 2020.

Today, we are reaching back to Episode 32, and getting into my top fives.

I said that the Top Fives and List conversation could be an episode all in itself, and here we are.

This episode dissects my top five Female, my top five male rappers, and of course my top five Queer rap artists as well. I'm going to deep dive on each rapper, and explain how each rapper has impacted me and my career as an artist.

This is Real Rap Talk from an up and coming Rapper. This is our first Two a Day as a podcast. Let me know what you think!

This episode is technically late. I'm so sorry. I had an incredibly eventful Sunday which caused me to miss you guys again! But I'm taking this episode to tell you all about it and I'm doing a mental check in, since I already got you here. Also, I got inspired this episode, so you may be hearing a lot more of me. Lock in and Stay tuned!

This episode, is a special show.

We have my HausWife Luna Rossa joining the conversation today and we are going to discuss the up and coming legendary house we have built known as the Haus of MENthol.

We discuss our individual chosen family experiences.

As well as how we expanded our family and built and up and coming dynasty.

Tea will be spilled this episode lol.

I know y'all have been wondering where have I been!! This is supposed to be a daily podcast…blah blah blah!! I know, I know, I know! And I'm sorry! I'm answering all of your questions and bringing y'all up to speed today. Today is a catch-up and a checkup all in one! Lock in while I Clock in!

We're talking drag today!! I explain how I bacame the drag quing of hip-hop. Who my influences are, and how drag truly changed my life.

Today is double dive into Reality TV. I'm going to be talking about my obsession with reality tv. How it started and the story behind it. Not to mention my own little experience with reality TV.

I'm going discuss a few of my favorite reality shows and why I love them so much.

Let me know if y'all want me to start doing recaps by the way.

I'm following up my Saucy Santana episode and I am taking a deeper dive into both sides of the extreme opposing sides of this situation.

I'm also expanding on the subjects of personal accountability, respect and understanding of yourself and other people.

Today's episode is a mental check in. I'm clocking today just to wax honest with you guys about some things heavy on my chest and update you guys on my mental journey. This episode is for anyone dealing with self doubt and low self-esteem. Here's some kind words to pick your day.

Today, I am doing a follow up on Episode 21, Am I Wrong?

I reached out to you guys for advice about a personal dilemma I was stewing over,

I figured out how I feel about it. And I think there is a bigger conversation to come from my personal thoughts.

Today, I want talk about Dem Babies. Yes I want to talk children today!

I want to discuss setting up safe spaces in your home for your queer child, and preparing them for the outside world. And preventing self hate.

As well as non queer children and how we can raise effective allies in our community for the future.

This my attempt at suggesting how we can create a more cohesive world.

Here we go!

Millennials, we got a Trilogy!!

* I want to apologize for the slightly muffled audio today. I recorded with my earbuds connected and they were under my skull cap. It's still clear to the ear, but sounds different than normal. I'll remember tomorrow. *

Today’s show is going to be an elaboration on how a conversation with my homegirl, led me to believing that my Millennial Matrix conspiracy theory, was some true shit.

Somebody tell Shane Dawson to check his DMs!

Until Then… Lock in, while I Clock in.

On today’s episode, I’m about to tell you how millennials literally watched the world completely changed before our eyes!

The Great things that came from this era…

And, some things I think we should’ve done better.

We are talking about the angry black stereotype!! Reality tv and how media and the powers that be continue to force that narrative on us when we turn the No Nonsense characteristics they love us for on them! Lock in while I clock in and let me know what y’all think about the background music! Trying new things y’all!! Catch up on season 1 and thank y’all for joining my journey.

What’s good TaeMates!!! In the Season finale, I explain why I reformatted the show, as well as why my focus will strictly be this podcast!!!! I appreciate everyone for rocking with me so far! I can’t wait to keep moving forward and grow with you all! Going into the new year, I want to always strive for progress and an upward trajectory. Thank you for joining me on this process! MIC CHECK!!!

I have dilemma and I need some genuine opinions. Hear me out and let me know what you all think.

I am dedicating this episode to all the trans lives we have lost this year. I don’t feel there is enough coverage or attention being put on these precious lives that were taken. Today I want to take a step toward changing this. This video is an acknowledgement and a call to action.

I'm diving into people who want to silence people for speaking on issues that are oppressive because they are offended being lumped into the responsible party! Category is: MAJORITY PRIVILEGE!

Lock in while I Clock in!

Hey TaeMates in this episode, I'm taking a second to put together some pieces of my creative past, recognize how some of my experiences have led me to doing youtube and now this podcast! Specifically the content that I'm creating.

I also take time thank some of my favorite YouTube channels, like Funky Dineva and TROYCETV, who inspire me. I marvel in the connection I find myself making between my content and theirs. As I move forward with the podcast, I want to thank all of them who inspired me to push forward in this space.

TaeMates!! Today's episode is a personal storytime about being the Queer Sheep in my family. I give some personal background on what my life was like and what the dynamics were between myself and my family in relation to my identity in my childhood specifically.

Lock in while I Clock in!!!!

This episode was a breakthrough for new!
I talked myself through some particular things in the episode and I am going to continue as use the podcast as a mental check up with myself.

I figured out that what I've been needing is not specifically people to lean on, but a safe space to articulate my feelings and get them out of my head. So hopefully I continue to learn about myself and you guys enjoy this series as well while I continue to work toward finding the Right therapist!

Lock in while I Clock in!

This episode is going to be a little random! I woke up with a lot on my heart and I just had to talk through it.

If this videos doesn’t make any sense, I’m sorry. I’m trying to work through some things.

Today’s episode is my dive into what it’s like being specifically a Queer POC in America. I’m discussing the many similarities and slight differences when it comes to America’s treatment of it’s minority groups.

Lock in while I Clock in!!

We're back TaeMates!!!

In today's Essays with S. A., we are taking Cancel Culture. We learn the definition, I give my thoughts on specific examples, and then we bring it home with Redemption Culture!!!

Lock in while I Clock in, it's gonna be good!!!

TaeMates! Category is: Labels!!! We’re getting to know me a little better today and talking about my labels, my pronouns and how I came into my identity.

Things get a little deep today. I said some things I don’t think I’ve ever talked about out loud until this day.

This should be interesting. Lock in while I Clock in.

TaeMates! In today’s episode, we are discussing interracial dating. I give my personal views and reconciling my attraction to white men with my “wokeness”. We touch on fetishism, and rumors and myths about interracial dating and I ask you guys for opinions, stories and understanding.

I also clock back in and look at it from a unification perspective and address how crazy it is that interracial marriage only became Legal in 1967. During the civil rights era. Touching on the positive side of the subject and not what has kept the races a part. I want to talk to all the people who hate that this has to even be a conversation.

TaeMates! In this episode, I’m taking responsibility for my own mouth and inspiring you guys to watch yours!

We’re back with another one!!

Sorry we got cut off at the end, but if you have any questions or suggestions, hit my comments or my inbox at @ShawntaeArnette.

TaeMates! This is just a video sharing my thoughts on Thanksgiving as I was setting up to record that day’s In My Queer View.

TaeMates! In this episode I’m doing a deep dive into the ways that black talent, personality, and characteristics have been controlled, and regulated with systematic oppression, yet have been appropriated and manipulated as new entities to benefit from as their own.

TaeMates! This was my introduction for the sister series to A POC POV, In My Queer View, the deep dive into the Queer Experience, my journey in it and my perspective on it.

Please Like Share Subscribe and hit me up with any questions or suggestions.

TaeMates! This episode I’m going to introduce myself and breakdown how this whole series came to be. I’m going to explain my definition of the black experience and what you expect from this POC’s POV.

Mic Check! It's Shawntae Arnette.

What’s good TaeMates! I'm coming back and addressing my rant yesterday and further talk about the points in the rant with context.

If you haven't heard episode 1, go back and catch up. This will make a lot more sense.

I've already let non-black people have it enough. I'm through with that. I want to lean into my people and discuss our role in the n-word being used against us. I know that in the real world it will never go away and every human will never be "cured" of racism. But we have some ownership to take here.

What’s good TaeMates!!! Make sure you guys have your headphones on! Because I’m opening this podcast with Bang!!! The first episode of my YouTube series turned podcast was a rant about non POC’s using the N-Word. And this isn’t a pleasant chat!! Its the only rant so far! So don’t be scared! LMAO!