| About
the Show:
Mission: Empower women of Color to explore their passions and live
life to the fullest through inspired and thought provoking radio
programming, on-line content and live workshops.
Core Values:
Celebrate positive images of African American women in arts and
entertainment.
Honor sisterhood among women of all ages, races and social-economic
status.
Encourage an open dialogue among men and women of color to foster
an understanding and appreciation of relationships and family values.
Promote healthy physical, mental and emotional lifestyle choices.
Empower women to take an active role in transforming the social,
political and financial conditions in our communities.
Cocoa Mode Presents: The Story Behind the Movement.
In 2005 while on maternity leave, Shawna Renee noticing a void
in Talk Radio programming created Cocoa Mode, a weekly program designed
to meet the needs of African American women looking for a place
to discuss the issues that mattered most in their community. For
nine months Shawna Renee presented Cocoa Mode with the help of dozens
of experts in various fields including health, finance and beauty
on XM 169, The Power. In January, 2008, an internal restructuring
of The Power left Shawna Renee without a radio home. She decided
to use her time off the air to restructure Cocoa Mode in a way that
would allow the millions of women around the world without Satellite
Radio to benefit from the wealth of information presented on the
show. With the help of a devoted team of “Cocoas” and
the support of her family and friends, Shawna launched Cocoa Mode
Presents... A network of on-air, on-line and in person programs
and workshops designed to empower women to create the lives they
deserve.
Cocoa Mode Presents ..
Cocoa in the Eagles Nest: Tune in every Friday at 10:00am on the
Joe Madison show (XM Channel 169), beginning June 1, 2008.
Cocoa’s Corner, Shawna Renee’s daily blog featuring
the people, places and products necessary to create a life of “inspired
flyness.”
Cocoa Mode Radio: weekly podcasts featuring men and women who challenge
the way we view ourselves and the community around us
Cocoa Mode Live: A series of forums workshops and forums featuring
experts in health, wellness, finance, career and relationships.
About Shawna Renee:
For nearly 15 years Shawna Renee
has dedicated her life to a career in radio. She started as a producer
for the top rated African American talk show, The Joe Madison show.
Before long she was hired as the Programming Assistant for WOLB-AM
in Baltimore. It was during this time that she learned the ins and
outs of Talk Radio. She went on to produce and co-host the #1 rated
Morning Drive program at Urban powerhouse WERQ-FM. In 2000 Shawna
Renee moved to Washington DC where she hosted Love Talk and Slow
Jams on WPGC-FM for a number of months before moving on to Satellite
Radio. Shawna Renee was hired as Program Director of Worldzone,
the World Music Channel heard on XM Satelltie Radio. After a successful
three years with WorldZone, Shawna Renee was chosen to create and
program the worlds first Global Hip Hop Channel, FLAVA, heard on
Worldspace Satellite Radio, where she was also an on-air personality.
Throughout her career in music radio she never lost sight of her
goal to host her own Radio Talk Show.
In early 2006, Shawna took a break from radio to give birth to
her 1 st son. It was during this time she began researching information
on natural beauty and wellness for both her benefit and that of
her newborn son. It wasn't long before she discovered a way to combine
her love of radio and her passion for products…. Introducing
Cocoa Mode.
If you’re interested in booking Shawna Renee for interviews
or speaking engagements please contact ME & E Productions at
MEEProductions@gmail.com
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