Francina Smith is an actress, writer, director, and producer. She recently created her new web series, "Black Panties." The story follows young women who live in New York City. We get to take a look at the good bad and ugly of trying to make it in the city of dreams. Francina spoke to us about creating the show, how she got into acting and writing and provided some tips for aspiring creators.

Interview with actress, director, writer, and creator of the new web series, "Black Panties."

Nicole Falls is an author of "Negro Nosed Romance," as she puts it. I got the chance to have a candid conversation with Nicole, we talked about what Black Romance means to her, what inspired her to write, and she gave some really good advice to inspiring authors.

Interview with author Nicole Falls

Sharee Hereford recaps #BehindthePen17 21 black authors over 200 Sistah Girls & a whole lot of love!

Behind The Pen–The Recap

Every year I go through a fourth-quarter crisis. You see the memes and blog posts on ending the year right and planning for the new year. This year I'm going to try something new so I won't end the year depressed that I didn't accomplish all my goals and anxious because the new year is approaching.

The Fourth Quarter Crisis: Ending the year with a bang

The Sistah Girls Podcast is hosted by Sharee Hereford a.k.a #TheSistahGirlNextDoor 

What you will find in this podcast?
Interviews with people making dope moves and dropping gems
Who I like to talk to? Authors, Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Everyday people doing amazing things.

Book Talk: I am founder of the Sistah Girls Book Club, a book club for brown girls who like to read and converse. So sometimes the podcast will center on a book or an author. 

Films & Television: Yes I watch, "Atlanta," "Insecure," "Queen Sugar," and every other black show that is telling our story so I will take topics from television to discuss them on this podcast. 

Who am I? A Brooklyn girl with a whole lot to say. I am a content creator, story teller, and professional eye roller. I believe I'm just one good story away from getting my netflix deal lol. Most of all I'm the Sistah Girl Next Door, a young woman navigating through life trying to grab all the gems and share them.