Shen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -We're Shenice and Shan, a black queer couple who are business owners - real estate, financial freedom, life insurance, and retirement planning are what we do best professionally. On our video podcast, we highlight the stories, businesses, and careers of LGBTQ+ professionals and entrepreneurs to educate our community and world on the possibilities. With a little rainbow inspiration, it's clear that even through adversity, we can be a success AND our true selves!
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26 | Finding Your Whole Self as Transgender - Co-Founder Save Our Sisters United, Kai Jones
October 15, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #cofounder of Save Our Sisters United, Kai Jones! Kai, a Navy vet, shares the raw details of their journey of finding their whole self and transitioning from female to male. From their own struggles and experience navigating their transition came the passion for helping others in the trans community to get the resources needed to affirm themselves and move forward. We speak about...
25 | Music Saved My Life - Artist | Creative Director, Amber Ryann
September 13, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #artist and #Creative Director, Amber Ryann! Raised and based in Pasadena, California, Amber is a self-taught guitarist and artist. It was music that saved Amber's life and helped get through the challenges while growing up! We speak about life's obstacles, their artistic process, and their love for the community on #TikTok! Show Amber your #love and #support: https://www.insta...
24 | Create the community that doesn't exist! - LaJoya Johnson, Black Educated Lesbians
August 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #Facebook endorsed Community Creator, Lajoya Johnson! Currently residing in Missouri, LaJoya has always had the passion for activism in the LGBTQ+ community. Out of the desire to create a community that LaJoya identifies with, the Black Educated Lesbians Facebook group was created in 2014 as a space to have more mature conversations! We speak about life's obstacles, what it take...
23 | Kneeling on Rice Won't Make the Gay Go Away - Debbie Storrs, Neon Boots Dancehall & Salloon
July 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview serial #entrepreneur and #barowner Debbie Storrs! Born and raised in #Houston, Debbie has owned every business you can think of . Debbie is the owner of Neon Boots Dancehall & Salloon that is located in Houston, TX. This is after being told by so many NOT to open a bar. We speak about the obstacles Debbie had to overcome and even the celebrities that have been through Neon Boots! ...
22 | From PAIN to LOVE - Naomi & Marilyn, Marfran Cleaning (LGBTBE)
June 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #entrepreneur and #author Naomi Scales & Marilyn Jordan! From Arkansas, Naomi and Marilyn have moved around the states with the military until landing in #Houston. They raised a beautiful family and have a successful commercial cleaning company, Marfran Cleaning, which they started in 2006. This is only the beginning of their story that leads up to their debut of the book From Pai...
21 | Military & Entrepreneur Path to Breakthrough Success - Anita Legacy Blue
June 01, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #veteran, #entrepreneur, and #author Anita Blue! From Louisiana and raised by a single mother, Anita actually joined the military in order to buy a car! As an Air Force veteran, Anita walks us through their journey of coming out twice, being in the Air Force, motherhood, and the path to entrepreneurship. Having been a person that experienced having a low credit score and almost ...
20 | From BIPOC Tech Intrapreneur to Genius Business Strategist Entrepreneur - Luis Báez
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #entrepreneur Luis Báez! As a dedicated business strategist, Luis helps entrepreneurs develop and scale their business! We speak about their journey through multiple Silicon Valley companies such as #LinkedIn #Tesla #Google . Luis tells us about the shift to move to California with NOTHING and move into entrepreneurship. We also talk through the experiences in Luis' upbringing, wh...
19 | Kicked Out of Bible School to a Life of Social Justice - Tammi Wallace, Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & #Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #CEO Tammi Wallace! Committed to LGBTQ+ advocacy, Tammi serves as President and Co-Founder of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce! We speak about her religious upbringing and move to Texas. We dive into their work within the LGBTQ+ business community and love of politics. It's so important to join your local LGBTQ+ Chamber! On the personal side, we talk about getting kic...
18 | Engineers to Making Dumplings for a Living! - Mike & Chih, Dumpling Dudez
November 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #entrepreneur of #dumplings Mike and Chih! Mike and Chih, both previously in engineering careers, are now the proud owners of Dumpling Dudez! We speak about the difficulties faced in their oil and gas #career as #gay men. We dive into what it's like to be out and proud in their business! They are so focused on the EXPERIENCE, and we have to say that Dumpling Dudez is truly one of ...
17 | Building an Influencer Brand That's REAL - Alia & Hannah, Hersandhers
November 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #influencer, #entrepreneur couple Alia and Hannah of Hersandhers! As #lesbian women, they wanted to add to the space of lesbian couple influencer brands. After seeing couples with great branding, getting encouragement from friends, and their eye for photography and design, they launched Hersandhers! Mental health and all the good feels are SO important to Alia and Hannah; their bra...
16 | Waking Up to a New Purpose and Journey - Whitney Howard, Diva'ONNE Exclusive School of Music
November 06, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview #entrepreneur, graduate student at Texas Southern University, and educator Whitney Howard! As a #transgender woman, Whitney embraced her true self from as far back as she can remember. And she has done so unapologetically! We speak about their #journey of transitioning, moving through multiple careers and industries, dating, and having children with a friend. Whitney is definitely s...
2 | Small Talk | We voted! Have you?!
October 30, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBOn this episode of Small Talk, Shenice and Shan discuss their first experience with drive through voting. Please vote!! There was a point in time that many of us would not have been allowed to! It's important, now more than ever. We have a few days left to have an impact on the change we want to see! We'd love to hear from you on questions you'd like us to discuss on our Small Talk series! Email us - [email protected] Visit us - http://www.shenandshanshow.lgbt and http://www.instagr...
15 | Kaitlin Becker, Emmy Nominated Actor - Writer - Musician
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview 2-time Emmy Nominated Kaitlin Becker, an actress, writer, and musician most known from her work on Sprout's Sunny Side Up! Kaitlin has built her life and career in NY after moving from the not so diverse northern Kentucky. We speak about Kaitlin's #journey of coming out to herself in college and the rejection from her family that she initially faced. We talk about the good, bad, and...
14 | Jay Stringham, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
October 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Jay who is #genderqueer. Jay's career is in the healthcare industry as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (or as most people know it, an Ultrasound Tech). We speak about their #journey of their first boyfriend and how their boyfriend transitioned. The L Word series definitely made an impression on Jay's life seeing how it's okay to be yourself. They even go into detail of how part of ...
13 | Claire Ensslin, Filmmaker and Director
October 08, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Claire, a gender fluid #Filmmaker and Director! We speak about their #journey of coming out for the second time in their life. Claire tells us about coming out at work and to their parents. We also dive into how their passion for filmmaking was derived from coping with depression as a minor. Deep stuff. We loved talking about Claire's perspective on #transgender and transitioning fr...
1 | Small Talk | Do you have a morning routine?
October 02, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBSmall Talk | Shen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Small Talk, Shenice and Shan discuss their morning routine! Routine can be so helpful, especially in these challenging times. And with quarantine as the new normal, it can be so difficult to keep yourself accountable to a good routine. Here's the link to the affirmation podcast Shan was talking about: Affirmation Pod - https://www.affirmationpod.com/ We'd love to hear from you on questions you'd like us to discus...
12 | Jelisa Shipley, Owner & Nail Technician of My Juicee Nailz
September 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Jelisa, the #Owner and talented #nailtech of My Juicee Nailz! We speak about their #journey of being from a a very blended family and being from Connecticut. Jelisa tells us about coming out to her aunt and mother as a preteen and getting her artistic side from her father. On the business side, she tells us how important education is, starting her business, and mind-blowing facts ab...
11 | Charlie Outram, Owner of Nuance District
September 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Charlie, the #Owner of the luxury brand Nuance District! We speak about their #journey of being from a #Caribbean family and growing up in Ohio and New York. Charlie tells us her coming out story that took place back in high school and a compelling story about her mother that was life changing. On the business side, she tells us how valuable it is to have a business coach and mentor...
10 | Bobbi Clayton, Founder & Owner of Bold Hello
September 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Bobbi, the #Founder and Owner of the amazing digital advertising and #marketing agency. We speak about their #journey of being from a small town, careers, business, and even their first client who would not have done business if they had known Bobbi was a part of the LGBTQ+ community! We dive in to Bold Hello, how it was built, and the story of meeting their wonderful fiance! Show ...
9 | Alyssia & Dani, Wildflower Apothecary
September 03, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 93.4 MBShen & Shan Show: #LGBTQ+ #Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Alyssia & Dani, our first couple. We speak about their #journey of careers, friends, business, and even a throuple! We dive in to Wildflower Apothecary, a company of Handcrafted Organic Products that Heal the Body & Soul. Show Alyssia and Dani your #love and #support: https://www.etsy.com/shop/wildflowerapothco/ https://www.facebook.com/WildFlowerApothecaryCo/ https://www.insta...
8 | Johnny Reinhart, Manager of Water2Wine - New Braunfels, TX
August 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Johnny, Manager of Water2Wine in New Braunfels, TX, a fully operating winery where all wines are blended, oaked and fermented on site. We speak about their journey of being raised around Texas, going to New York for school, and returning to Texas where their career found them! Show Johnny your love and support: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyreinhart/ https://www.facebook.com/rein...
7 | Phil Bohlender, CEO of Seed and Lead
August 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Phil, the Owner of Seed and Lead, a company he created focusing on leadership development and business transformation. We speak about their journey of being raised around the country, his career in human resources that took him to twenty countries, and becoming an Author! Show Phil your love and support: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbohlender/ https://www.fa...
6 | Tiffany Jackson, Epidemiologist
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Tiffany, an Epidemiologist, focusing on infectious diseases such as Covid-19, the pandemic we face today. We speak about their journey of not being raised by biological parents, living in a group home, mental health, her sister taking her life, and her LGBTQ journey in both supportive and not-at-all-supportive environments. Show Tiffany your love and support: [email protected] ...
5 | Vinh Tu, Admissions Director, Consultant, Owner of educ8U
July 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Vinh, an Admissions Director for a beauty school, part-time Consultant/Senior Project Manager, and Owner of educ8U. We speak about their journey from high school to present, always keeping busy, always learning, and his LGBTQ journey that took moving to another state to begin getting to know himself and dating in his adult life. Show Vinh your love and support: https://www.facebook....
4 | Jason Rocha, CEO of The Woodlands Pride & Insurance Agent
July 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Jason, the CEO of The Woodlands Pride Festival. We speak about their journey from the army to running for local office, career in insurance, how The Woodlands Pride Festival started, and letting family and friends in on being part of the LGBTQ+ community later in life. Show Jason your love and support: Goosehead Insurance https://www.facebook.com/jasonrocha2024 https://www.instagram...
3 | Thomas Lopez, Business Owner - EconomiWorks, Podcast Host - Let's Talk About Gay Stuff
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Thomas, a fellow podcast host of Let's Talk About Gay Stuff and business owner of EconomiWorks. We speak about the foundation of their career, entrepreneurship, podcast, relationship, and story of letting family and friends in on being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Show Thomas your love and support: EconomiWorks https://economiworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/economiworks https...
2 | Jack Berger, Master Networker, Marketing Sales - Out Smart Houston's LGBTQ Magazine
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Jack, a marketing and sales rep of Houston's LGBTQ Magazine, Out Smart. We speak about their journey with multiple careers, networking, "getting dropped in the deep end of the gay community", and the story of letting his kids in on being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Show Jack your love and support: [email protected] 281.236.3180 https://www.facebook.com/jack.berger.73 http...
1 | Leah Sperisen, Teacher, Owner of LoveLeahOrganics
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBShen & Shan Show: LGBTQ+ Pride & Business On this episode of Shen and Shan Show, Shenice and Shan interview Leah, a teacher and business owner of LoveLeahOrganics. We speak about their journey with career, business, travel, toxic relationships, and the story behind letting family and friends in on being part of the LGBTQ+ community. Show Leah your love and support: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveLeahOrganics https://www.instagram.com/loveleahorganics/ https://www.facebook.com/loveleahorgan...