Be a Guest on Sherley’s Show: Your Story Matters
What It Means to Be a Guest on Sherley’s Show
I wanted to take a moment to clearly explain what it means to be a guest on Sherley’s Show, because I often receive questions from people who are interested in sharing their story but aren’t quite sure what I’m looking for.
Before reaching out, I always encourage you to spend a little time watching or listening to past episodes. Hearing other guests’ stories will give you a good feel for the conversations we have and the experiences that are shared on the show. Every guest brings something unique, and each story has the potential to resonate deeply with someone else.
You Have a Story and It Matters
At the heart of Sherley’s Show is storytelling. We all have a story to share, and I’m interested in hearing yours.
The focus of the show is primarily on relationships and the traumatic or difficult experiences that can come with them, experiences that often go unspoken. These stories may involve emotional, financial, physical, or mental challenges. While I primarily feature women, men are absolutely welcome to be guests as well.
Your story may involve:
- A romantic relationship
- A non-monogamous relationship
- A platonic relationship with friends or family
- A childhood experience you feel comfortable sharing
What matters most is that it’s something you’ve lived through and that you’re in a safe, healthy place to talk about it.
Ways to Be a Guest on Sherley’s Show
There are three ways to share your story:
1. Be a Physical or Virtual Guest
If you’re local, you may be invited to appear as a physical guest (this is limited). Virtual guests can join from anywhere.
To be considered, visit the website and fill out the “Be a Guest” form. You don’t need to write your entire story, just a brief summary so I can determine if it’s a good fit for the show. If you need more space, you’re welcome to note in the form that you’ll be sending a follow-up email with additional details.
Because I receive many submissions, I do review and select stories thoughtfully based on what I feel will best serve listeners.
2. Submit a Listener Story
If you’re camera-shy or prefer not to appear on video, you can still share your story. You can submit your full written story through the Listener Stories section or via email. I will read your story on air, allowing your experience to be shared without showing your face.
3. Ask for Advice
If you’re currently going through something and want advice rather than sharing your full story, you can submit a question to the show.
That said, it’s important to share this disclaimer:
I do not identify as a relationship coach, therapist, counselor, or psychiatrist. I am simply a woman who has been in a 28-year relationship, sharing what has worked for me based on my own lived experiences. Any advice shared on Sherley’s Show comes from that perspective.
What to Expect as a Guest
If you’re invited to appear on Sherley’s Show, we’ll connect virtually beforehand so we can get to know each other and ensure you’re comfortable. You’re welcome to let me know ahead of time if there are topics you’d prefer not to discuss.
I don’t typically provide interview questions in advance. I want our conversations to feel natural and authentic, allowing your story to unfold organically during the show.
And yes, I’ll be honest, I’m curious. I ask questions. But I’ll never intentionally ask anything meant to make you uncomfortable.
Most importantly, I want you to be in a safe place emotionally. Sharing your story is powerful, and it should feel empowering, not overwhelming.
Why Sharing Your Story Matters
Your story could be a beacon of light for someone else. There are billions of people in this world, and relationships are hard, no one is alone in what they’re going through.
Many guests on Sherley’s Show share how they were able to move forward from traumatic situations: starting a new chapter, building a business, creating a new family, or simply leaving behind what no longer served them. These stories remind others that healing and growth are possible.
Ready to Share?
If you’re interested in being part of Sherley’s Show, visit the website to submit your story or question. You can also email directly if you need additional space to share details.
Thank you for being here, for listening, and for considering sharing your story. I hope to connect with you soon.
Sherley’s Show is learning and growing every single day. We aim to uplift all marginalized voices both on this podcast and in real life. Please note that we are always striving to change the problematic language that society has internalized in us. Thank you for your patience as we aim to strip certain phrases from our vocabulary.
Transcripts are the conversations from the podcast which may contain a few errors/typos. It can be difficult to catch all errors, especially if two people are speaking at the same time. Please enjoy the conversation and if you have any questions email us. sherley@sherleysshow.com
00:04
Hey guys, okay, so I wanted to do this quick video so we could talk about what does it mean to be a guest on Sherley’s show. Now, I’ve had a few questions about people who are interested in being a guest on the show. So I always, number one, definitely take the time to go look at the other videos that I have done.
00:32
And I’ll try to put something right here. I’ll just select a clip that you can possibly listen to. Maybe I’ll put one right here as well. Oh, can you see it above the mic? So that way, you know, listen to what the other guests have shared and um stories that they have shared with me when they’ve come on the show. So if you’re interested in being a guest on the show, just remember you have to have a story. We all have a story to share.
01:00
If you know what Sherley shows about, I primarily talk about relationships and traumatic situations that we go through when in relationships that a lot of times are not spoken about. Rather it be financial, emotional, physical, mental, whatever category it falls in. I’m interested in hearing your story because everyone has a story to share. Now, what I am looking for is primarily women.
01:29
But men, are welcome to come on the show. I have done a few interviews with men. Your story has to primarily deal with relationships, something that you’ve gone through and you were able to get out of. And you’re comfortable sharing your story. Now, it can also be a romantic relationship or a monogam, uh not monogamous.
01:57
platonic relationship, meaning with friends and family when I say platonic. So rather something that happened to you in your childhood that you are comfortable sharing or something that you have gone through in your relationship that you’re comfortable sharing. I’m always very interested in hearing people’s stories, but I thought this video would help people understand why should I go on the show? What does Sherley want to hear? And what do I want to share now?
02:26
There are two different ways, or I should say three different ways that you can be a guest on the show. One, you can be a actual physical guest on the show or a virtual guest on the show. Physical guests would obviously only happen if you’re local to me, and I’m only bringing certain people to my house, number one. Second, um
02:55
If you’re interested in being a virtual guest on the show, you would definitely go to the website and that you’ll see, I’m looking at that now, but obviously I’ll show you that on the screen. You’re going to go to the website. You’re going to fill out the form that says to be a guest. You’re going to put your information on here. Now, when you put your information on here,
03:21
If it’s not enough space or if you need more space, you can definitely feel this out and you can put in the comments that, hey, I’m going to shoot you an email. Please be on the lookout for this title and this email to help me identify that you’re going to be sending em an additional email with your story to share. So when you’d be a guest, you don’t necessarily have to put your full story, but you could
03:48
put a brief summary of what you want to share on the show so I can see if it would be a good option. Everybody’s story is great, but because I have a lot of people reaching out to me, I have to cipher through and pick the story that I want other listeners to hear. Or the other option is you can write in your story. If you are camera shy and
04:18
You don’t wanna be a virtual guest. don’t wanna share your face, but yet you still wanna share your story and you wanna hear, you want others to see how you got through what you went through. Then you are going to go to listener stories and submit your full story that you can also put the information in here or email me as well. And let me know in the comments section, in the description section.
04:46
what I’m going to be looking out for if you’re going to send me a separate email. um And I will read your story on air. So that way it’s still sharing your story, but yet you don’t have to show your face for those people who are camera shy. And the last thing is you may not want to share your story. You may be going through something presently that you want to get advice from the show. Now,
05:15
I always like to leave this disclaimer and let people know that I do not identify as a relationship coach. I am not a therapist. I am not a counselor. I am not a psychiatrist. Please do not give me titles that I did not ask for. I am regular girl, regular woman that’s been in a 28 year relationship. And that’s what I like to talk about. And I give you advice on what has worked for me.
05:45
So remember that when sharing your story to get an advice or if you have a question, whatever the case may be, just remember the disclaimer that I just left. So I’m always interested in hearing people’s stories because everyone’s story is phenomenal. But I thought this video would be a definite understanding of what am I looking for? Why should I come on the show? What does Sherley want to talk about?
06:15
Now here’s some other takeaways that you have to keep in mind. Also understand I’m very nosy. So if you’re going to virtually come on the show, just remember that I’m going to ask you questions. So be comfortable with sharing your story. Make sure you are in a safe place in your life, in a good place, and you are comfortable with other people hearing what you have gone through. Now I’m never going to ask, obviously, a question that you might be completely uncomfortable with.
06:45
because when you are gonna come on the show, before you actually come on the show, I’d like to meet with you first virtually, just so we can connect, so I can better understand your story. And then you can also at that time, let me know maybe what would be uncomfortable, where you may not want me to ask, but I typically do not share the questions with you ahead of time of what I’m going to ask you because…
07:13
I don’t necessarily want to hear everything about the story in the email, simply because when you come on the show, I want the questions to come up naturally when I ask them. So I hope this video definitely helps. So you have an idea of what I’m looking for when you’re deciding to come on the show and share your story. And just remember, it’s a beacon of light for someone else.
07:43
someone else is obviously going through your same situation. You’re never alone out here. There are billions and billions of people in this world and relationships are hard. It’s something I say all the time. And it’s always good for people to understand that, hey, I’m not in this alone. Like someone else is going through this and they got out of it. Most of the stories that you will listen to,
08:11
for my interviewees that came on the show. It’s how they were able to come out of their traumatic situation and make success from it. Rather create a business behind it. They may have started a new family or just remove themselves from the situation that did not serve them anymore. So if you do have any questions, don’t forget you can email me. I will leave a link somewhere in this video.
08:39
that you can immediately go to the website where you can submit your story. And hopefully, I hope to see you on the show. Thank you guys. Have a good day. Thank you for tuning into the show. If you want to continue the conversation or share your takeaways, head on over to the website or join us on social media. I want to hear from you. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Chat with you soon.
Would you like to be a guest?
Are you interested in getting your opinion out about a particular topic but don’t know how to do so? If so, here is an opportunity to do so to share your point of view, PLUS get your message and voice out there. It is always a great way to know about different perspectives and enrich ourselves through knowledge sharing.
Submit your relationship advice/question.
Sherley’s Show provides an atmosphere where every woman is comfortable growing into their best self. Sherley’s Show is a no judgment podcast where we discuss how to rise strong out of all types of obstacles that come with relationships. Through personal life experiences and discussions ranging from infidelity, trust, forgiveness, sex, heartbreak, self love, therapy and more, we offer words of empowerment as you strive to build and maintain all of the relationships in your life. You may be going through something that is unique and difficult. Sharing your story gives others comfort and could also be helping someone else. Let them know they are not alone. Everyone has a story, do not let fear hold you back.
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