Side Effects of Integrity with Melanie Fiona | Small Doses Podcast  

"The integrity is heavy but so is the crown." Dope conversation between these two eloquent queens. ✨

So true. I'm to the point that I don't want to be in spaces where I have to fake the funk.

"The climb will be longer because of carrying integrity" THAT IS A WORD!

No. Is a complete sentence.

Loved this conversation. Such good energy between the two of you and it flowed so naturally.

She always shows Brandy so much love. I miss Melanie's beautiful voice too

til this day I'm a melanie Fiona fan ! the most richest beautiful voice! I still have this photo she took with me in 2014 in Times Square nyc 💗

This convo is so refreshing. Yall kind of sound alike also. Respect Queens!

Having integrity as a regular-degular ass human out here is difficult, so I can't imagine what it's like to stand ten toes down in an industry/business that 1) doesn't reward it and 2) is testing it ALL. THE. TIME. PHEW! 😮‍💨 Continued strength to both of u amazing ladies. This was a vibrant convo between two matching energies. Thoroughly enjoyed. ✌🏾&❤

What a great and real conversation. Ya'll have GREAT chemistry

Loved this interview as a fellow CDN- West Indian. Big Up yourselves Sistrens!

Love this podcast and my fellow Cancerians might I remind you… you don’t have to get ready if you what? STAY READY! 😊 our personalities are the definition of 0-100 ❤

You too have such great chemistry! And she is a phenomenal talent!!

Such an intellectual and authentic convo between two beauties. I literally just discovered your channel today, Amanda and subscribed immediately! It's refreshing to listen to a podcast that has substance. Most of these podcasts regurgitate and gossip about meaningless subjects...I'm a new FAN!!!!!

The Bridge is EPIC! No skips, Melanie killed that debut album.

I love Melanie and wished her time wasn’t cut short as an artist. But i def believe her bringing up Ashanti was low key shade. Think about it… Ashanti peaked at 2002-2003. Melanie came out around 2006-2008… the RNB acts that were new & big was Keyshia Cole, Jazmin Sullivan, Keri Hilson. It’s crazy how Ashanti name keeps getting brought up the past few years in ppl stories ☹️

Yas cancer gang ♋️ were the bomb I love your friendship with Melanie you guys are so funny and cool it such a vibe . I love Melanie she’s so talented she can really sang I am sorry that she went through that the industry is so messed up sometimes I hate the way they treat people it’s disgusting good for her for speaking out about that because not a lot of people would feel comfortable discussing the stuff that happens within the industry I am glad she exposed them . I am proud of her for standing up for herself and not tolerating that disrespect from people . Staying true to herself not letting people put her in a box . I miss her music I hope she makes more music soon .

I had to come watch this because listening to the podcast you and Melanie sound mad similar lol. I felt like I was tripping.

Enjoyed the conversation... felt as though I was also sitting there with you two. Thanks for allowing me in the room😊 Integrity, an intentional choice that so few live by. Love Small Doses!

Amanda's expressions are conversations in themselves!!

I appreciate this open and honest conversation. Growing with integrity is a challenging process. I appreciate your personal experiences shared, which show that this is not easy.

Yes. What is your peace. Imo peace could be your purpose.

Am I the only one that rewound several times to learn what the rapper said to no avail? Amanda, I appreciate how you walk in your truth unapologetically. This was a great display of an earnest conversation between two grown women speaking and vibing as such. It almost felt like I was listening in on a personal chilling at the house come on by and grab a glass of wine conversation. Thank you for the visuals and for your voice.

Is the relationship with a famous person Melanie referred to, Adam Rodriguez? If so, that wasn't a secret. . . He was the leading man in her video.

It’s the 5555 for me The spiritual meaning of 5555 is that everything you've wished for will soon become a reality in both the material and the spiritual world. Self-discovery, self-growth, and receive plenty of spiritual guidance from the Divine. this conversation was very healing for me thanks Amanda!

This is exactly the conversation I needed to hear right now. 🔥🔥🔥Perfect timing. Thank you ladies for sharing your experiences choosing integrity. I’m so glad to see that I’m not crazy to always choose to be integrated especially in this industry. Sending you 💜 from Paris.

One of the artist I’ve always felt was underrated. I’ve always respected how classy she carried herself in terms of fashion. And I’m glad to see some women haven’t sold their morals to the industry. Or watered down their craft to be more acceptable in mainstream. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Also I love seeing Amanda in interviewer mode I’m sorry I think I enjoy this more than her stand up she’s just so comfortable and intelligent. And I love how Melanie talks about being multifaceted. Society does like to put you in a box.

Thank you for this topic/podcast Amanda 💗. I appreciated this topic and Melanie’s story so much! Navigating the music industry can be so tough and I’m glad she stuck with her integrity, gut, and morals. I’m happy to hear another story of how the love for and talent of music doesn’t mean you have to sell your a** or ya soul to thrive. Y’all are beautiful examples of how you can just be and do you in doing what you love to do. Her story is so encouraging and beautiful 🫶🏾. And she was right, in 2007- I would say still today the big industry wasn’t looking for or signing blk women who can sang (this was similar to my experience as well), I remember a lot of promoting of ppl of a shade that “traditionally” ppl wouldn’t expect could sang. Hoping this will change soon however ppl like you and Melanie have shown finding your own success creatively can still be done 🤸🏾‍♀️👌🏾✨

The integrity vs The Crown vs Self....... badumpum!!

Loving this convo. Excellent points.

I just love that she's reppin' OXNARD!! My home town. My High School! ❤️

Lotta gems in this episode. Especially the part about integrity being how you move in the world when no one’s looking. 💜

Salute Amanda.. Keep up Great work !🖤

Please bring Melanie Fiona back for another interview going forward. You have incredible chemistry.

y’all speaking voices are so similar 🤍

I love It kills me. I didn't know she had such a hard time trying to release it!

I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS PODCAST!!!

Every time I hear “It Kills me” I go into the zone like I’m on stage. They don’t make music like that these days

Such an insightful conversation. Could have listen to you ladies for hours. Thank you 🙏🏾

So much wisdom and knowledge in this conversation ... YES!

The vibes!!!!! ❤️❤️ y’all’s connection is so beautiful!

Loved this conversation, I love you even more Amanda

This dialogue was just AMAZING!!! 👏🏽

Love this!!!!! Thank you ladies for doing it for US........ Sending you both love and abundance

I love this so much!!!!!

Such a great interview.. hilarious & insightful, thank you !! ❤

Loved the discussion. Great insight will share link with others

I loved this interview which was natural, funny, insightful, and informative it definitely was a vibe.

LOVED this conversation!!!

Awesome episode!!

Two of my favorite ladies. Love this episode ❤

Cool vibes, comfortable honest conservation ….💙💙💙 Who was watching “Teen Summit” back n the day?!👋🏾. Great podcast ladies.

Bite the Bullet goes mad hard yo

Absolutely loved this interview, I wanted this episodes to go on forever! Can TS come back to the show ❤

This was such a wonderful conversation.

Amazing interview Omg I love y’all

This was a really great conversation!

This was so good! My first episode of small doses that I have watched (read the book) but never caught the podcast! Might have been a bit bias (loves Melonie and phux with AS) to enjoy watching my Caribbean sisters talking about such an important topic of Integrity!

Two extremely beautiful,talented women!!❤Great conversation.

This was such a great conversation.

Great episode ❤

2 of my favorite queens 🙏💖

Damn I am mad I took this long to watch this episode. Another great one! 💙

Great Interview !

“My journey/my climb would be longer because I’m carrying my integrity with me” good lord

Amanda I love you and your content.

Loved this! Integrity is not for the faint. Def a road less traveled. Whew chile! 😅♋️❤️

u made me love her even more

Amanda doesn’t need a co-host, but I would love to hear more of their conversations on a regular basis.

Love you Amanda :)

Explaining what it means to be Guyanese!! That part!

I miss Melanie Fiona!

yup agreed! you will be surprised of how many people have NO CONSCIOUS...

Show ALL of what you can do!

psyche body lang 101 . enjoyed thank you .

Can you make a reel of your studio I would love a tour it looks so pretty and pink

'My climb would be longer because I carry my integrity with me'

Your voices are soo similar

Kandi,then Melanie Fiona! I’m here for it! I would love to see Charlemagne on this podcast!

Guyanese Represent 🇬🇾

We are each others business

'PURSUE IT!!!" 😅😊

She have the right to say her side of the story but let's be clear I'm still trying to find how they "pick" Ashanti when Ashanti music was slowly going down around 08/09 so I'm lost about that! But at the same time it was big artist around 08/09 like(Beyonce,Ciara,Rihanna,Mariah Carey,Mary J Blige)... ASHANTI(❤👑) can't never catch a break.... Amanda I see you

Y’all please make a song!!!!

I am EXTATIC about this pairing...EXTATIC! LOL. MF & Amanda are a Dynamic Duo. Love Amanda & MF can SANG!!! Both such talented ladies. XOXO

When I tell YOU … That for ME …. This was the funniest, realest , heartwarming, conscious forward version of Small Doses EVER !!!!! Part 1 AND Part 2 !!!! Baaaaayyyybeee …. It’s like a Elevated Adult revised version of The Queens Court !!!! If the two of you as content creators don’t come up with a vehicle for the masses to enjoy the BOTH of you like YESTERDAY…. !!!!!!! You TWO ARE MAGIC !!! Cis & Sis … I’m HERE FOR ALL OF IT ( and if y’all hauxe use that for a title , imma need a fee - cause you know Madison will copywrite check a bitch REAL FAST 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 LOVE THIS EPISODE AND LOVE YOU BOTH !!!!

@10:35 - Yeah, me too. "Whut?!!"

It’s Amanda’s knowing look at the camera when Melanie said Ashanti…😂😂😂 12:02

You both have similar voices, same diction 😊

Dopeness

Smash the Like button people!!!

Amanda…… Sis, I love this show on this platform. I really like the vibe btw you and Melanie together. Maybe she could co host sometimes?!?!?!? Can tell y’all are true. If not, I will be more than happy it’s just you ❤

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I want the SD pillow

I love the MF life ❤

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In grade school they didn’t tell us that Canada was so save that people sleep with their doors unlocked I do distinctly remember that But I also grew up in Florida, 😂😂

Whoa there.....😍✨😍 #M.F.

I hate when people who don't have kids equate owning pets to raising children. If I leave my dog in the backyard for a weekend with food and water he'll be a'ight. Not the same with a child!😒