The Lounge Podcast

After an unexpected five-year hiatus, The Lounge Podcast is officially back with host Cynthia Lashawn.In this comeback episode, Cynthia opens up about why the show went quiet after February 2020, how life shifted in ways she never anticipated, and what she learned during her time away. From personal growth to creative clarity, the episode offers a candid reflection on stepping back — and choosing to return.She also shares what listeners can expect moving forward, including the renewed vision for The Lounge Podcast, the conversations ahead, and how this next chapter will feel different, deeper, and more intentional. Whether listeners have been here since day one or are just discovering The Lounge, this episode serves as an official invitation back.Pull up a chair — let’s talk.

In this throwback never released episode, Cynthia Lashawn and guests discuss the complicated world of dating and relationships from different point of views.

Brittni “Bee” Brown is the award-winning publicist and owner of The Bee Agency joins the lounge podcast to talk mental health as entrepreneur. Brown shares her story with her experience dealing with mental health, stigma and the realities of balancing mental health as an entrepreneur as well.

Cynthia Lashawn invites extra guest to the lounge to discuss the major film Queen and Slim. (DISCLAIMER: Due to editing issues the episode is shorter than expected)

DJ Mo Beatz Joins The Lounge this week discussing his in music. He opens up about becoming a Dj, traveling the world, what it’s like to go on tour with artist like Big Sean, his inspiration for his own podcast and what he have learned! Follow the show and host on Instagram: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

Inglish (@inglishwithani) joins the lounge to discuss her organization Millennials-vs-Everybody, different streams of income, the details of Forex, networking, and the trials and tribulations millennials face post grad. Follow the show and host on IG: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

Financial consultant Ebony Cochran (@ebonycochran) joins the lounge and give tips/tools for financial success, as well share the lessons she learned, used to help others. Follow the host and show on IG: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

Erin Winters (@erinondemand) joins the lounge to talk about her journey to entrepreneurship, finding her passion and taking demand of her life! Follow the host and show on IG: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

Journalist Sydney Bowden a.k.a. “Mother of Green” joins the lounge to discuss the world of cannabis. In this episode we breakdown her journey to her rebranding her brand as a weed advocate/enthusiast, the important steps to know medically and legally if one was to partake, the holistic healing for the body, and the constant growing lucrative cannabis business. Laws By State: https://disa.com/map-of-marijuana-legality-by-state Follow the show on IG: @TheLoungePod Host IG: @CynthiaLashawn

Executive producer, and writer of the book turned movie Deceitful Passions Renika McQueen joins The Lounge in this episode. She shares how her love of books, and stories from her old job working in the prisons inspired her to write her first book turned movie, gave her the motivation to tell stories her way. Follow the show on IG:@TheLoungePod Host:@CynthiaLashawn

Cynthia Lashawn sits with For Her cosmetics founder and owner Alyssa Space! Join The Lounge as Alyssa shares her early days of experimenting with makeup, why it’s important to be conscious of what we put on her face, and the unpretty realities that come with entrepreneurship. Follow show on IG: @TheLoungePod Checkout For Her on their site: https://www.forhercosmetics.com

@CynthiaLashawn is in the lounge with guest co-host Evann E. Webb @damselindetroitblog, discussing friendships. Either friendships from home, school, post-college, fall-outs and more nothing is held back. Follow The Lounge on IG: @theloungepod

Today we discuss dating in the digital age with dating online. Cynthia Lashawn and guest host Greg Hunter share experiences (the good and bad), assumptions, Dating online vs. in real life and much more! Documentary Swiped: Hooking Up In The Digital Age https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/swiped-hooking-up-in-the-digital-age Facebook article https://www.bustle.com/p/facebooks-dating-feature-secret-crush-lets-you-express-interest-in-up-to-9-friends-17283505 Apps we discussed Tinder https://tinder.com/ Bumble https://bumble.com/ Hinge https://hinge.co/ Follow: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

Musical artist Monalyse joins Cynthia Lashawn, recapping being apart of Pusha T #1800Seconds music project, performing, the state of rap and what started her music journey into rap! Follow Monalyse @themonalyse IG: @theloungepod @cynthialashawn

In honor of Women’s History Month, Cynthia Lashawn and guest host Jadel Davis (@jadelhdavis) discuss media and their role on we see ourselves, as well people challenge and inspire our idea of beauty. (Sponsored by the @thegiftfitness) Follow on IG @Theloungepod & @cynthialashawn

Cynthia (@cynthialashawn) joined by Kierra (@oh.uhnuh) discuss being black in college at Michigan State University & Howard University. Both discuss the experience of dating, controversy, community, and self-discovery at both institutions. Also, another game of Black Card Revoked prove which lady knows their blackness the most. (Sponsored by The Gift Fitness App: https://www.thegiftfitness.com/ )

Cynthia Lashawn (@CynthiaLashawn) link up with Toi (@toitotheworld) celebrating Black History month. Together discuss black historical figures, defining blackness, testing blackness with a game of Black Card Revoked and MORE! (Sponsored by The Gift Fitness App: https://www.thegiftfitness.com/ )

Cynthia Lashawn sit down with recording artist Malcolm Elliott. We learn the story behind his mixtapes, recap opening for Tee Grizzley, and what it’s really like to follow your dreams. Follow The Lounge on IG: @theloungepod

In this unfiltered episode, Cynthia Lashawn and guest co-host Bria Renee (@thebrianarenee) review 2018. Both discuss lessons learned, Beychella, year of Cardi B, goals for 2019, dating, and end 2018 debating on who is really the king of R&B. Follow Cynthia on @CynthiaLashawn on IG, and the show on @TheLoungePod.

State Representative Jewell Jones joins Cynthia Lashawn in The Lounge! Catch up with Jewell as he reflects his journey, book announcement, and plans for the New Year.