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Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic

by Shawna and LaLa

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.

Chart trend

Position in the Personal Journals chart (US), last 90 days.

#7
all-time peak
2
days in the top 10 since Aug 2026

Latest episodes

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School Days, Gym Class Nightmares & Road Trip Ready

School is back, and Shawna and LaLa have a lot to say about it! LaLa admits she gets pissed when she hears parents say they “can’t wait” for their kids to go back to scho

Sep 3
25 min

Back to School, ReelAbilities & Real Talk

Shawna and LaLa are talking back-to-school season! Giulina is heading to Pre-K, Gio is starting 8th grade, and LaLa shares the unforgettable story of biting her teacher o

Aug 27
40 min

Mya, Mohegan Sun & Shawna’s MRI Saga

Shawna and LaLa have A LOT to catch up on this week! The girls recap their weekend in Connecticut seeing Mya live at Mohegan Sun and talk about what an amazing show she p

Aug 10
23 min

Can Your Gut Predict Your Health? Viome Shares the Science

Can your gut predict your health? This week on Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic, we're joined by Janelle and Grant from Viome for an eye-opening conversation about gu

Jul 30
1 h 17 min

The Soundtrack of Our Teen Years Featuring Mya

Before sitting down with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Mya, Shawna and LaLa catch up on life. They celebrate Giulina's acceptance into a nature-bas

Jul 23
1 h 08 min

A Little Girl, a Big Dream, and a Hug from Shakira

LaLa is back from an unforgettable family vacation to South Carolina and Florida, and she's sharing all the highlights with Shawna! From favorite vacation memories and tr

Jul 16
25 min

The Bear Attack That Changed Everything

This week on Shawna and LaLa, LaLa shares a heartfelt update on Cayman following the bear attack that nearly took his life while protecting her. She opens up about his on

Jun 25
28 min

If I See Another Tree, I'm Going to Scream

Shawna is back from West Virginia after joining her mom's senior citizen bus tour, and let's just say she's learned one very important lesson: tours are definitely not fo

Jun 11
26 min

One Week, Two Dreams - PEOPLE Magazine and TV Time

What started with a birthday migraine turned into one of the most unforgettable weeks of Shawna's life.  This week, Shawna and LaLa share the exciting news of Shawna's fe

Jun 4
28 min

Inside the NICU That Saved Shawna’s Life

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 Farer

May 21
30 min

LaLa Was Escorted Out by Cops… and Banned from Staples

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

May 7
27 min

Don't Trust Anyone

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 nee

Apr 30
1 h 19 min

Posting the Perfect Life… Then Asking for Money + Ali Stroker Speaks Out

This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna shares a real and honest update on her TMS therapy journey.  Then LaLa asks a simple question that turns into a full conversation

Apr 23
58 min

The Journal Farrah Abraham Should Start

This week, Shawna and LaLa break down the Farrah Abraham drama after she allegedly stiffed a hairdresser and lashed out at anyone who sided with the stylist. Sometimes it

Apr 16
33 min

Life Is Too Short… So Why Are We Living Like This?

This week hits on a lot of real-life moments that make you stop and think!  LaLa’s husband, a police chief, heads to Kentucky for training focused on mental health and co

Apr 9
47 min

The Party Era vs Real Life + A Story That Will Change You

Spring is finally here, and this episode goes from wild throwbacks to real-life conversations we’re all thinking about.We sit down with Chad and Jazmine Faries from the d

Mar 26
1 h 08 min

I Woke Up During My Colonoscopy…

Shawna headed to Mohegan Sun for an overnight trip to see 3 Days Grace, rushing from one thing to the next—only to spend most of the night waiting on lines. The next day?

Mar 23
28 min

Life Beyond The Mic with Vic DiBitetto, Kaelynn Partlow & Matt Walst

This week on Life Beyond The Mic, Shawna and LaLa recap their night seeing Vic DiBitetto live at Bergen Performing Arts Center, sharing some of their favorite moments fro

Mar 12
29 min

Vic DiBitetto: Everyday Frustrations and Viral Comedy

Comedian Vic DiBitetto joins Shawna and LaLa on Life Beyond The Mic for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, everyday frustrations, and the moments in life t

Mar 5
34 min

Facts Over Feelings

The Blizzard of 2026 was supposed to shut everything down with up to 3 feet of snow. Instead, Shawna and LaLa got 8 inches while Long Island got buried… allegedly 30 inch

Feb 26
1 h 02 min

Chart positions

Where Shawna and LaLa: Life Beyond The Mic ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#14 Personal Journals US
#173 ▲ 1 Society & Culture US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I’ve been listening to Shawna for years - she’s always in-touch with the reality of average people, but intersperses it with spicy humor, interesting science and a special brilliance arising out of her on life challenges...

Texasflyfishr · Jan 2021

Shawna and Lala OTR is a fantastic show if you are a music lover, fascinated in interview podcatsts, or just love listening to someone who is talented on the mic. All the interviews dive deep into the musical and personal careers of the artists and you leave each episode feeling that you know them better. It's a must listen for anyone who wants to learn more about the industry.

Film Roast Podcast · Aug 2017

Lucky to have found this podcast! Music fans shouldn't miss it. Entertaining and provides great insights, as well as being hysterical at times.

Chad Sanderson · Aug 2017

Fun informative show about your favorite songs and artists. Shawna approaches her interviews with the mindset of a fan. She always ask the questions you're dying to have

Justkharma · Jun 2017

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