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Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

By: Shawna and LaLa
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Life Beyond The Mic is a women’s empowerment and lifestyle podcast hosted by Shawna and LaLa, where conversations go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Blending celebrity interviews with real-life conversations, they talk about the wins, the struggles, and the failures, giving an honest look at what life actually looks like behind the spotlight. As creators living with disabilities, they bring a perspective that is rarely heard, sharing real experiences, practical solutions, and product features that make everyday life more accessible and independent.Shawna and LaLa Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Inside the NICU That Saved Shawna’s Life

    Inside the NICU That Saved Shawna’s Life
    May 21 2026
    Nearly 37 years after being born at just 1 pound 4.5 ounces and spending the first four months of her life fighting to survive in the NICU, Shawna returned to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center for an emotional full-circle moment.

    This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa open up about delivering Mother’s Day gift bags to moms currently in the NICU, reconnecting with one of Shawna’s NICU nurses, and the overwhelming emotions that came with returning to the hospital that saved her life.The girls also sit down with Dina Shanowitz, Founder & CEO of Zomee, to discuss supporting NICU moms and the company’s generous donation of 60 breast pumps for families spending Mother’s Day beside their fragile little ones.

    A heartfelt thank you to Zomee, Owlet, Born Into Motherhood, and Itzy Ritzy for helping make this meaningful day possible.



    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    31 mins
  • LaLa Was Escorted Out by Cops… and Banned from Staples

    LaLa Was Escorted Out by Cops… and Banned from Staples
    May 7 2026
    This week on Life Beyond The Mic… it went from zero to chaos—FAST. What started as a simple question about an Amazon return turned into something no one saw coming.
    LaLa was escorted out by police… and banned from Staples.
    In front of customers. Treated like a problem. A situation that escalated way further than it ever should have.But it doesn’t end there. Because what happened next? Even more shocking. Then, in true Shawna & LaLa fashion, they shift from chaos to something much deeper. As Mother’s Day approaches, they unveil their Mother’s Day Gift Guide,but this isn’t just about gifts. It’s about meaning. It’s about showing up. And it’s about the moms who need it most.They also share the heart behind their NICU giveback initiative at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, the very place Shawna was born.



    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    27 mins
  • Don't Trust Anyone

    Don't Trust Anyone
    Apr 30 2026
    This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna shares a one month update on her TMS therapy journey and opens up about feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, and very much in need of a vacation — even if that “getaway” happens to be a trip to West Virginia with her mom’s senior group.Then, we sit down with Linda Perillo to discuss her new book Your Payment Method Has Been Declined and the unbelievable true story behind it, including the alleged mishandling and theft of a trust fund Linda’s father set up for his children involving family, lawyers, and banks. It’s a powerful conversation about betrayal, resilience, and what happens when the people and systems you trust let you down.Plus, Shawna catches up with RJ Mitte from Breaking Bad at the ReelAbilities Film Festival for a conversation about living with cerebral palsy, disability representation in film, how far Hollywood has come, and where inclusion still falls short.

    Hosted by Shawna and LaLa, Life Beyond The Mic brings real conversations that go beyond the mic, lights, cameras, and stage. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if this resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. We feature real conversations, product experiences, and brands we genuinely love.
    For interviews, product features, and media opportunities, visit www.shawnaandlala.com.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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