MEDIA
On Air & Beyond
The conversation doesn’t stop when the microphone goes off.
From SiriusXM’s Urban View to interviews with artists, newsmakers and cultural figures I’ve built a career around curiosity, thoughtful questions, and a willingness to explore different perspectives.
Here are a few conversations worth revisiting.
STORYTELLING
Everybody has a story. I happend to love telling them.
I’m a Moth StorySLAM winner and co-founder and creative director of Say It Out Loud, and urban storyrelling collective. I’ve co-directed a production at the Kennedy Center and coached storytellers from Harvard University, the District of Columbia government and several non-profit orginizations.
Whether I’m telling my own stories or helping others share theirs, I believe in the power of storytelling to bring people together.
Watch a few of my performances below.
Story District Presents: Sucker for Love 2019
Performed at the Lincoln Theater on February 14, 2019.
Story District Presents: Worst Fight Ever
Performed at the DC Improv on June 25, 2019.
STORYTELLING AUDIO
Off the Menu: Stories About Memorable Meals, Colorful Customers, and Our Lives in Restaurants
Presented by The Stoop: Story Telling Series.
Performed at Creative Alliance on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
TELEVISION
Shawna Renee is host and producer or Soul Lounge, a weekly radio/tv program airing in over 100 countries on the Voice of America broadcast network. Soul Lounge features interviews and performances from some of R&B’s most interesting voices.
Soul Lounge Presents: Ledisi
Shawna Renee (The Lady DJ) talks to Ledisi about her new album THE TRUTH. Ledisi also serves up a few songs for your listening pleasure. Enjoy.
Soul Lounge Presents: Avery Sunshine
Avery Sunshine is known for her irresistible combination of soul, jazz and gospel influences. She’s traveled the world entertaining audiences with her powerful voice, inspiring lyrics and infectious spirit. She joins host Shawna Renee on The Soul Lounge to perform and share the stories behind her new album The Sun Room.