Wise Black Nanas

Wise Black Nanas


Latest Episodes

Diagnosis – “You Have Cancer.”
March 01, 2025

What happens when cancer is the diagnosis? How does this affect Wise Black Nanas? Listen in to hear about this intensely personal account describing how Joanne reacts when she hears those words, dire

Guide to Life’s Toughest Decisions
February 01, 2025

Wise Black Nanas celebrates a whole year of Podcasts. And WOW, what a year the Nanas have had! Dr. Sharla and Joanne share more of their stories, wisdom, strategies and tips to help with some of Life

Inspired Words, Inspired Lives
January 01, 2025

Wise Black Nanas are shining the light on one of their favorite literary s/heroes, Dr. Maya Angelou. Powerful and positive in her approach to the realities of life, Dr. Maya has been an inspiration an

Celebrations
November 15, 2024

Its our 20th episode! Join us as we celebrate this milestone and reflect on the journey so far. As we enter the holiday seasona time filled with celebrations, cherished memories, and joyful gatherin

Make Your Mark
November 01, 2024

Make Your Mark can mean a host of things. Its an old saying and even older practice. What does it really mean in todays world? Hear Wise Black Nanas talk about Making Your Mark while taking a clos

Vote-Vote-Vote
October 15, 2024

Its political season. Wise Black Nanas could not miss the opportunity to share their thoughts on our political climate. Wise Black Nanas remind us of the historical significance of Civil Rights and V

What’s Going On?
October 01, 2024

The Nanas are back after a brief break, back amid their own challenges, Dr Sharla is getting stronger each day, all while the country is greatly polarized in the political arena. The Nanas have a live

Purpose – What Do You Want to Be?
August 15, 2024

Whats your purpose? Ever felt that others around you seem to know their calling? Their reason for being here? Perhaps you are not as sure? Well, Wise Black Nanas shed more light on this easy, and yet

Resilient, Renewed, Moving Forward!
August 01, 2024

Wise Black Nanas welcome Dr. Sharla back from her period of recuperation! With grace and gratitude, Dr. Sharla discusses some of her experiences, what got her through, and what she learned about resil

I Am SO Grateful For…
July 15, 2024

Joanne explores the concept of gratitude in that Wise Black Nanas style we love - personal, fascinating, moving and inspiring. This is not your standard treatise on the importance of gratitude. Engagi