LOVE Girls: The Podcast

Hosted by Jasmine Babers, Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw

College students Jasmine Babers and Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way. Jasmine is the founder of Love Girls Magazine, a quarterly publication "for girls, by girls" she started while a student at Rock Island High School. Mikhayla — also a graduate of Rock Island High School — is Vice President of Love Girls Magazine, and was crowned Miss Iowa 2018.

Your crown and glory

By Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw & Jasmine Babers • Feb 21, 2020

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24:51

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw and Jasmine Babers talk about their, “Crown and Glory” with veteran cosmetologist and Memphis editor, Shenetha Shipp.

Be beautiful, be you

By Jasmine Babers & Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw • Feb 4, 2020

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26:56

Flora Isom, popular Memphis makeup artist from Enhancements Beauty Lounge talks about all things makeup, Kylie Jenner, her favorite brands, beauty, and self-esteem.

Vina Love meets Love Girls

By Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw & Jasmine Babers • Dec 20, 2019

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28:26

You may know her as the daughter of Grammy winner Kid Capri, or from "Growin' Up Hip Hop:New York". On this episode, Vina talks about love, life and music.

Cultural Appropriation: #findyourownswag

By Jasmine Babers & Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw • Dec 20, 2019

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31:00

Mikhayla and Jasmine discuss cultural appropriation with, Leslie Klipsch, co-host of "Mama Bears Dares" podcast.

The path to empowerment

By Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw & Jasmine Babers • Dec 20, 2019

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20:25

LGM volunteer, Mariah Martinez, talks about conquering depression, her first semester of college and meeting Harry Connick Jr.

LOVE Girls Live at "Girls on Fire"

By Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw & Jasmine Babers • Dec 18, 2019

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LOVE Girls Live at "Girls on Fire"

Jasmine and Mikhayla host a live podcast at "Girls on Fire," a writing and storytelling conference produced by the LOVE Girls Magazine staff. The annual event is available to middle and high school students. A keynote presentation is followed by hands on writing workshops and an opportunity for students to share their work. The LGM staff has hosted the conference in Iowa and Tennessee. The Girls on Fire conference provides an environment where girls can support each other and make friends.