A welcome track for all the folks visiting AnnaDeShawn.com for the first time. Glad you're on the journey with me.

Welcome to the Anna's Got a Word Podcast

I've decided to launch annadeshawn.com by sharing the story of my breast reduction surgery. I've titled it "Owning My Own Joy". This isn't something folks just go around talking about but I shared it for the first time at Sidetrack's OUTspoken and since then I've shared it two additional times and it's touched a lot of people. People have told me they can relate and its really hit home. So I figured why not launch my site being a little vulnerable, really honest, and really transparent. What you're going to hear is the actual audio from when I shared this story live at Fillet of Solo 2019 while representing Sidetrack's OUTspoken. It was an amazing experience to tell this story from memory and with all the emotions it brought. So, here's my story of the time I decided to have breast reduction surgery. If you enjoy it please leave a comment, share it, and visit annadeshawn.com often because #AnnasGotAWord. peace.​

Episode 3: Owning Your Own Joy: The Story of My Breast Reduction Story

In this episode I talk about how grateful I am for my mom’s selflessness and love. I’ve written different variations of episode 4 like three times and haven’t published any of them, so I decided not to edit this episode and to get out my own Virgo way. My hope is that you’ll get something from it and it touches your spirit.

Episode 4: Forever Grateful for My Mom

These Sunday snacks are going to be my big takeaway from the past week.

Stay Ready. #SundaySnack

Sunday Snacks are a look back at the takeaways from my week. This week Lori Lightfoot was inaugurated, I ran my favorite race, and we lost a great person to cancer. Drew. This episode is dedicated to him.

The Drew Effect. #SundaySnack

What’s good, good people. This is your girl Anna DeShawn, Founder/CEO of E3 Radio. E3 is your #1 stop for queer radio done right. I’m a Chicago born digital media artist & social entrepreneur who’s riding media into its next era by using online radio streams to take up space for Black+Brown Queer folks. This podcast is place for me to share my thoughts & dreams as a Black Queer woman in America. You’re tuned in to episode 5 of Anna’s Got A Word titled Pride is a Protest even in 2019.

Episode 5 - Pride is a Protest Even in 2019

*This episode was originally published on E3 Radio in Jan 2018. * During this episode Anna talks about Erica's life, work, and the legacy she leaves with us.

Episode 1 - Erica Garner: The Circle of Life

*This episode was originally published on E3 Radio in Jan 2018. * During this episode Anna talks about the next phase of E3 Radio and what it means to be miracle minded.

Episode 2 - I Believe in Miracles

What’s good family, Anna DeShawn here with your Anna’s Got A Word: Sunday Snack. Talking about why Black+Queer+Beautiful is necessary.

If you like it, share it, subscribe to the podcast on itunes & go visit Anna DeShawn.com. Peace.

Why Black+Queer+Beautiful Are Necessary. #SundaySnack

On August 30th I took another trip around the sun. This podcast is a look back on my year of yes and my gratitude.

Episode 6 - Another Year Around the Sun: My Year of Yes

You are now tuned in to Episode 8 of Anna’s Got A Word. A podcast where I share my word as a Black Queer woman in America. 

This past week has been a whirlwind for the notoriously private Robyn Crawford. She’s been doing the media rounds promoting her new book A Song For You: My Life with Whitney. We’ve heard more from her in the last 7 days than we have in the last 3 decades. Her story has been one of mystery & there has always been rumors, whispers, side-eyes about her relationship with Whitney Houston. 

Take a listen to my two cents.

Episode 8 - Robyn & Whitney: A Forbidden Love Story

Anna DeShawn is the Founder/CEO of E3 Radio, an online radio network playing Queer & independent music in high rotation. This podcast is a homage to all things Black, Queer, & Beautiful through the eyes of a Black Queer woman on the Southside of Chicago.

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