Laughing With Letta

Don’t be playing ’bout your blood pressure...

Sheletta's recent health scare was related to a sudden spike in her blood pressure, so she's telling folks about a wellness clinic so they can get there, get checked out, and get their COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot while they're at the Power of People Leadership Institute's wellness clinic this weekend.

Wake up!

Sounds of Blackness founder Gary Hines says the group's new song will wake up the country.

How does he do it all?

Sheletta's longtime friend Stephen Carter joins the show and explains how he has eight, yes 8, successful businesses, a beautiful family and still finds time to work out on the latest episode of her podcast.

Daphane is doing it up BIG!

Sheletta chats with her friend Daphane Carter about the new beverage company she started with her bestie Taia Rashid. The ladies say they want to inspire other women to laugh, have fun and live a luxurious life through their new Limoncello line of liquor... 

New legislation helps small businesses...

After making promises to help Black business owners back in February, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talks about recently signed legislation that makes good on that pledge.

University of Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth

Sheletta talks to the organizers of University of Minnesota's Juneteenth festival and how they've made it important to recognize Black joy and make this a celebration of Black culture. 

Lead ain’t no laughing matter...

Sheletta chats with her friends at Hennepin County about a new grant program that pays residents $15,000 to get lead paint out of their homes.

Sheletta has big surprise for Keith Ellison...

When Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins Sheletta's show to talk about his new book, she surprises him by offering to buy 100 copies for law students at Texas Southern University.

Celebrating Gary Hines from Sounds of Blackness

Sheletta celebrates Gary Hines from Sounds of Blackness on his birthday and talks about the new song that the group will debut soon.

A Mother’s Day story...

Sheletta remembers how her mom Cynthia Handy pawned her class ring one year during the holidays so her children would have all the toys they wanted for Christmas.