https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c-r-o-w-n-s--4195526
Tune in each week to add some gems to your crown, by listening to C.R.O.W.N.S]]>enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Shanya Smithhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5accf6c8ec316b66c2f8ebb7472711c6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/c-r-o-w-n-s--4195526Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:02:11 +0000Shanya SmithShanya Smithfeeds@spreaker.comJust an HBCU Grad from Winston-Salem State University, here to empower HBCU girls to Capture a Real Outlet While iNnovating Service and recognize their true royal worth before, during, and after college. Tune in each week to add some gems to your...
Tune in each week to add some gems to your crown, by listening to C.R.O.W.N.S]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-og-crown--57476827
Queen of the Week: The 62nd Miss Wiley College 2023-2024, Le’Andria Jackson
@simplyxlee_

Black Girl Business:
Noelle’s Kitchen
@camillenoellee_
@noellekitchen

The Kandi Shop
@thee_kandishopp

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
YT Channel:C.R.O.W.N.S Podcast
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57476827Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:21:46 +0000Shanya SmithHey HBCU girly! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 62nd Miss Wiley College 2023-2024, Le’Andria Jackson to this week's episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑 This week’s episode focuses on the meaning of the OG Crown. Queen of the Week: The...
Queen of the Week: The 62nd Miss Wiley College 2023-2024, Le’Andria Jackson
@simplyxlee_

Black Girl Business:
Noelle’s Kitchen
@camillenoellee_
@noellekitchen

The Kandi Shop
@thee_kandishopp

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
YT Channel:C.R.O.W.N.S Podcast
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>1713blackgirlrock,crownsconnection,crownspodcast,hbcugirl,hbcupride,hbcuqueens,hbcuroyalty,podcast,selfempowermentfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-crown-backstory--56948266
Shout out to the Queen of the week: Jasmin Shephard, The 71st Miss Huston-Tillotson University Instagram: @misshustontillotson

Black Girl Business: Nicki’s Treats by Nicole Daniel, a Senior at the University of the Virgin Islands @Nickis_treats

Designs By Kash @designsbykash

The Libby Experience @thelibbyexperience


Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__ Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56948266Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:25:06 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 71st Miss Huston-Tillotson University, Jasmine Shephard 2023-2024, Jasmine Shephard to this week's episode. She shares insight on what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen and shares her Crown...
Shout out to the Queen of the week: Jasmin Shephard, The 71st Miss Huston-Tillotson University Instagram: @misshustontillotson

Black Girl Business: Nicki’s Treats by Nicole Daniel, a Senior at the University of the Virgin Islands @Nickis_treats

Designs By Kash @designsbykash

The Libby Experience @thelibbyexperience


Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__ Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>1778crownsconnection,crownspodcast,hbcugirl,hbcupride,hbcuqueens,hbcuroyaltyfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-isn-t-a-re-brand-crown-edition--56913369


Shout out to the Queen of Week, Nia McNeal 91st Miss Prairie View A&M University
Instagram: @niaamcneal

Black Girl Business: Queens United Leadership Academy @queensunited.inc
Madeineaeja- Licensed Cosmetologist and Glueless Specialist @Madeineaeja


Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56913369Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:02:10 +0000Shanya SmithC.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss Prairie View A&M University to this week’s episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑 This week’s episode focuses on getting these HBCU girls out of messy situationships. Shout out to the Queen of...


Shout out to the Queen of Week, Nia McNeal 91st Miss Prairie View A&M University
Instagram: @niaamcneal

Black Girl Business: Queens United Leadership Academy @queensunited.inc
Madeineaeja- Licensed Cosmetologist and Glueless Specialist @Madeineaeja


Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>2613crownspodcast,hbcugirl,hbculife,hbcupride,hbcuqueen,misspv,selfcarefalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fix-ya-crown-sis--43533031
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Markyl Wilson, Miss Saint Augustine’s University
Instagram: @misswilson_23

Black Girl Business of the Week: ReviveGrl
Instagram: @shop.revivegrl

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43533031Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:05:26 +0000Shanya SmithC.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss Saint Augustine’s University to this week's episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑 Shout out to the Queen of the week, Markyl Wilson, Miss Saint Augustine’s University Instagram: @misswilson_23 Black...
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Markyl Wilson, Miss Saint Augustine’s University
Instagram: @misswilson_23

Black Girl Business of the Week: ReviveGrl
Instagram: @shop.revivegrl

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>2754hbcu,hbcugirlsfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/book-d-and-busy--43532520
C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss to this week's episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Shontavia Wright, Miss Livingstone College
Instagram: @Shontaviapatrice_

Black Girl Businesses of the Week:
MISC Podcast, Ivana Page
Instagram: @miscommunties
HealthTLK, Daisha Little
Instagram: @healthtlk

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43532520Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:50:19 +0000Shanya SmithWelcome to Episode FIVE of C.R.O.W.N.S👑! I am just regula smeggula HBCU girl from THE ILLustrious Winston Salem State University here to help BRING all HBCU girls together to talk about the trials, tribulations, and the ins and out of what it means to...
C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss to this week's episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Shontavia Wright, Miss Livingstone College
Instagram: @Shontaviapatrice_

Black Girl Businesses of the Week:
MISC Podcast, Ivana Page
Instagram: @miscommunties
HealthTLK, Daisha Little
Instagram: @healthtlk

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>2142true15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/focus-on-your-crown--43532438
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Janiya Miller
Instagram: @iammissjcsu

Business of the week: All Black Tees
Instagram:@allblackteas

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43532438Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:50:19 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queens, join Nya as she talks with Janya Miller, Miss Johnson C. Smith University, about their melanin magic and how they promote Melanin Pride. Shout out to the Queen of the week, Janiya Miller Instagram: @iammissjcsu Business of the week:...
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Janiya Miller
Instagram: @iammissjcsu

Business of the week: All Black Tees
Instagram:@allblackteas

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>2577hbcu,hbcuqueensfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-crowned-story--43531884
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Asia McNeill Miss Fayetteville State University
Instagram: @asiannpersuasion__

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43531884Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:50:19 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queens, welcome to Episode THREE! This is the episode you have been waiting for. Join Nya as she shares the story behind the creation of C.R.O.W.N.S Podcast with Asia McNeil, Miss Fayetteville State University. Shout out to the Queen of the week,...
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Asia McNeill Miss Fayetteville State University
Instagram: @asiannpersuasion__

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>2986false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crown-sticky-notes--43531059
C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to this week episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Diamond Mangrum
Instagram: @itss.dimee

Black Girl Business of the week: Kiara Nelson @_kiaranelson

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43531059Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:50:19 +0000Shanya SmithWelcome to Episode TWO of C.R.O.W.N.S👑! I am just regula smeggula HBCU girl from THE ILLustrious Winston Salem State University here to help BRING all HBCU girls together to talk about the trials, tribulations, and the ins an out of what it means to...
C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to this week episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Diamond Mangrum
Instagram: @itss.dimee

Black Girl Business of the week: Kiara Nelson @_kiaranelson

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @CROWNSPodcast]]>2875false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crown-care--41543876
Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Ashley Dabney, 2020-2021 Miss Grambling State University
Instagram: @Ashley_dabney


Black girl business:
BeatbyKaee, Makayla Mallery
Instagram: @beatbykaee ( Business Page ) @r0yal.kae ( Personal Page )


Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41543876Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:00:10 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queens, The 67th Queen has stepped into the CrownsConnection to help us navigate this Growth Season. Join Miss Grambling State University, Ashley Dabney, as she gives tips on how you can do some Crown-Care and Crown-Work. Shout out to the Queen...
Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Ashley Dabney, 2020-2021 Miss Grambling State University
Instagram: @Ashley_dabney


Black girl business:
BeatbyKaee, Makayla Mallery
Instagram: @beatbykaee ( Business Page ) @r0yal.kae ( Personal Page )


Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>1825false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-crown-mindset--41327445
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Brianna Blake
Instagram: @misslincolnuniversity (Official Queens page) @__omgitsbri (Personal Page)


Black girl business:
Simplyblive & Divinitybeadz
Breyonna Jackson
Youtube Channel Simply B’Live

Instagram: @Divinitybeadz
Personal Page @simply.breyonna


Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41327445Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:00:18 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 47th Miss Lincoln University of PA 2020-2021, Brianna Blake, to this week's episode. She shares insight into what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen during COVID-19. This episode highlights this...
Shout out to the Queen of the week, Brianna Blake
Instagram: @misslincolnuniversity (Official Queens page) @__omgitsbri (Personal Page)


Black girl business:
Simplyblive & Divinitybeadz
Breyonna Jackson
Youtube Channel Simply B’Live

Instagram: @Divinitybeadz
Personal Page @simply.breyonna


Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>1946crownsconnection,hbcugirl,hbcuqueenfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mirror-your-crown--41069963This episode was prerecorded in Spring 2020. I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience with the publication of this episode. Enjoy.

Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 76th Miss North Carolina Central University 2019-2020, Faith Thomas-Lewis, to this week's episode. She shares insight into what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen. This episode highlights one of our newest segments, Crowns Maintenance, and Faith share some light on what it looks like

Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Faith Thomas-Lewis
Instagram:
@_faithtl

Black girl business:
KortniCompany aka KortChop
Kortni Geter, 2019 Graduate of The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Instagram: @kortnicompany , @kouture_glambarrdu

Avenue 51 Beauty
Robin Mapp, Graduate of The North Carolina Central University
Instagram: @Avenue51Beauty
Twitter: @Avenue51Beauty

Shea by Sunshine
Ayanna Holmes
Personal insta: _ayannasunshine
Business Insta: sheabysunshine

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41069963Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:00:06 +0000Shanya SmithATTENTION QUEENS👑! This episode was prerecorded in Spring 2020. I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience with the publication of this episode. Enjoy. Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 76th Miss North...This episode was prerecorded in Spring 2020. I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience with the publication of this episode. Enjoy.

Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 76th Miss North Carolina Central University 2019-2020, Faith Thomas-Lewis, to this week's episode. She shares insight into what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen. This episode highlights one of our newest segments, Crowns Maintenance, and Faith share some light on what it looks like

Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Faith Thomas-Lewis
Instagram:
@_faithtl

Black girl business:
KortniCompany aka KortChop
Kortni Geter, 2019 Graduate of The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Instagram: @kortnicompany , @kouture_glambarrdu

Avenue 51 Beauty
Robin Mapp, Graduate of The North Carolina Central University
Instagram: @Avenue51Beauty
Twitter: @Avenue51Beauty

Shea by Sunshine
Ayanna Holmes
Personal insta: _ayannasunshine
Business Insta: sheabysunshine

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>3261false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unexpected-crown--40915930I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience for the publication of this episode. Enjoy.

Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 40th Miss Bennett College 2019-2020, Taylor Adkins, to this week's episode. She shares insight into what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen.

Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Taylor Adkins, a then Junior at Bennett College
Instagram:
@tadkins_40

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40915930Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:00:02 +0000Shanya SmithATTENTION QUEENS👑! I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience for the publication of this episode. Enjoy. Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 40th Miss Bennett College 2019-2020, Taylor Adkins, to this week's...I would like to thank all of the CrownsConnection family for their patience for the publication of this episode. Enjoy.

Hey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 40th Miss Bennett College 2019-2020, Taylor Adkins, to this week's episode. She shares insight into what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen.

Shout out to the Queen of the Week, Taylor Adkins, a then Junior at Bennett College
Instagram:
@tadkins_40

Email: CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>4157crownsconnection,hbcugirls,hbcuqueens,selfcarefalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/public-crown-announcement--40617929
Black Girl Business of the Week:
Nails by Ray, Raynita Mason the 2020-2021 74th Miss Langston University
Instagram: @nailsbyray

Email:CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40617929Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:00:09 +0000Shanya SmithHey Queens, welcome to season TWO👑 in this episode Nya shares her new organization called Crowns Connections. A society where HBCU girls and Queens all around the country can come together and use this platform as a way to connect and empower each...
Black Girl Business of the Week:
Nails by Ray, Raynita Mason the 2020-2021 74th Miss Langston University
Instagram: @nailsbyray

Email:CrownsConnectionPod@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>668crownsconnection,hbcugirls,hbcuqueensfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-crown-semester--40412856Tune in as she shares she unique story as an HBCU girl and campus queen. As we kick off the fall semester this episode gives great tips on how to dust off your crown for this academic school year.

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Taylor Walker, a Senior at my alma mater Winston-Salem State University
Instagram: @bbb_me_

Black Girl Business of the Week:
JP Fittness
Owner: Jadah Pinkney, SPT
Instagram: @jp.fittness

Email: CrownsConnectionsPo@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40412856Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:30:19 +0000Shanya SmithC.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss Winston-Salem State University, Taylor Walker 2019-2020, to our FIRST EPISODE! It was previously deleted, but now it is here to stay! Thanks, Queens for understanding and supporting! Tune in as she shares she unique story as...Tune in as she shares she unique story as an HBCU girl and campus queen. As we kick off the fall semester this episode gives great tips on how to dust off your crown for this academic school year.

Shout out to the Queen of the week, Taylor Walker, a Senior at my alma mater Winston-Salem State University
Instagram: @bbb_me_

Black Girl Business of the Week:
JP Fittness
Owner: Jadah Pinkney, SPT
Instagram: @jp.fittness

Email: CrownsConnectionsPo@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>2282campusqueens,crownsconnection,hbcugirlsfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intentional-relationships--21586369

*** In this episode, Its my first time remote podcasting, so the sound quality isn't the best throughout this episode. Grow with me, season two will be better! I promise. Thanks for understanding my room for GROWTH!


Shout out to the Queen of the week, Gabrielle E. Wilks, a Senior at Virginia State University
Instagram: @Shihirahann

Black Girl Businesses of the week:
Instagram:
Deniquah Glover (@inspirefitness.est2019)
Jessica Cyrus (@heavenlyblinks_)
Karisma Mitchell (@k.minksss)
Lawren (@adoreventura)
Kailene Lionel (@kainailedthose)
Tayler ( @_mastarpeace)

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21586369Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:14:46 +0000Shanya SmithC.R.O.W.N.S welcomes Miss Black VA 2020 to this week episode. Tune in as she shares some gems off of her crown👑 This week’s episode focuses on getting these HBCU girls out of messy situationships. Miss Black VA 2020 and I shares personal stories and...

*** In this episode, Its my first time remote podcasting, so the sound quality isn't the best throughout this episode. Grow with me, season two will be better! I promise. Thanks for understanding my room for GROWTH!


Shout out to the Queen of the week, Gabrielle E. Wilks, a Senior at Virginia State University
Instagram: @Shihirahann

Black Girl Businesses of the week:
Instagram:
Deniquah Glover (@inspirefitness.est2019)
Jessica Cyrus (@heavenlyblinks_)
Karisma Mitchell (@k.minksss)
Lawren (@adoreventura)
Kailene Lionel (@kainailedthose)
Tayler ( @_mastarpeace)

Email: CrownsConnectionPodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @__c.r.o.w.n.s__
Twitter: @TheCrownsPod]]>3627false17full