Happy Holidays - I missed you guys! This episode I am ending the year with a recap of all the dating scandals and viral stories in the last few months.
I am coming to bat for Caresha who I support dating Diddy, dragging TJ Holmes by his colored eyeballs, and probably being an asshole about couples who act entitled in public.
I did not edit this episode, just 2 hours of my authentic and unfiltered thoughts - catching yall up on my hottakes and my goals for next year.
Enjoy and catch you in 2023 with some awesome new content.
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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I suck at flirting! So I brought in the big guns! My good friend Bianca, who I call Lady B, is a professional when it comes to flirting. We broke down the definition for flirting, how to practice, and even ran through a few scenarios. I am huge on getting out of your own way and making the moves to be a better dater! Pull out your notepads, Flirting Class is in session lol.
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Wedding season is upon us! As a wedding planner and a singles guru, I have so many thoughts on being single at weddings. Weddings can be hard when you've been doing the solo thing for a while and want a partner too. This episode I discuss how to celebrate your people and honor how you feel as well. I definitely go on some rants about my pet peeves, including smug brides, plus ones, and bad food lol. Check this episode out now!
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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We have our FIRST married couple on the show - Unprofessional Opinion Podcast came over here and cut up! I had the them weigh in on prior discussions from the married perspective. We talked about what’s really considered cheating, dating men with vision vs potential, and single women who say they are “waiting for their husband.” Melody and Rashad also dropped all sorts of gems about sustaining a healthy relationships and pushing 20 years of marriage. You do NOT want to miss this episode!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Guest Host: Unprofessional Opinion Podcast
IG: @unprofessional_opinion
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Editor: @Tgmsvcs
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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The day of love is right around the corner! This week I am joined by author Nikki McKenzie where we discuss tips and tricks for Valentine's Day. Just because we are single doesn't mean we can't feel the love this Feb 14th! We also discuss Cigar Bae during Goals and Goofies and my stance may surprise you! Don't forget to join me on Friday for the Valentine's Day movie night!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Guest Host: Nikki M.
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
Meagan with Single Girl Club joins me for the first episode of the new year! We talked about her awesome platform SGC along with reasons why people SHOULD NOT be dating! Meagan shared the inspiration behind her platform and I shared my mistakes from 2021 and why I needed to take a break from the streets! We also discussed the signs that you're ready to get back out there and find love.
First episode of 2022 - you do not want to miss this!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Guest Host: Meagan C of Single Girl Club
Guest Website: SingleGirlClub.com
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
Ladies - It's almost 2022! He who findeth a wife can't find her if she never leaves the house or puts herself out there! In this episode I explore ways for women to shoot their shot and take control of your love lives whether its in person or online. Shooting your shot is not aggressive, it doesn't make you less feminine, and it doesn't have to be scary. Time for yall to learn some moves and get in the game! A few subtle moves and you can have the man of dreams fawning all over you - check out this episode now to see which tips you can try!
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
Dating Tip of the Week by @Dating_GenYZ
This week we talked about what it meant to want to praise the Lord and still want to have an orgasm - yes, we are GOING THERE! Danyelle T. of Unfit Christian joined me to unpack the concept of purity culture and how growing up in church caused conflict with our sexual expression. This is a singles platform so of course we discussed sex out of wedlock, trying to maintain a relationship while being abstinent, submitting to a partner, the concept of modesty, and more! And of course we had a little fun and dragged how dating men in church, specifically the music department, is the WORST! You will NOT want to miss this episode! Check it out now!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Guest Host: Danyelle Thomas of Unfit Christian
Website: UnfitChristian.com
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Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Part two! There were soooo many questions, I had to come back from more! Check out the 2nd half of this in-depth look at common dating questions. I get into some of the big questions, and also tell the epic "Red Lobster" story! lol. Also you are now listening to an award-winning podcast - WHOO HOO!! Thank you to the Black Podcasting Awards for selecting Listen to Your Single Friend as the BEST NEW BLACK PODCAST 2021! Congrats to all the other winners and nominees!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
"Wyd? What are you looking for? Why are you single?" These are just a few of the common questions you get asked while dating. Love or hate these questions, chances are you will keep getting asked! This episode I run through common dating questions and how to respond to them! Also I've made a great discovery about a new dating app, that may be a GAME CHANGER! You don't want to miss this episode!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
As a woman, getting older comes with so much pressure and we aren't easy on ourselves or the men we are dating. In this Season 2 premiere, I talk about how aging out isn't even a thing and how to live your best life, biological clock or not. I just had a birthday so I also give my reflections on my last year and my learning lessons as a single woman! Season Two baby - Listen To Your Single Friend is back!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
We did it Joe! 1 full season, 25 episodes - The Season 1 finale of Listen To Your Single Friend is absolutely insane! I am joined by Kayla of Killa Konvos Podcast and we talked about EVERYTHING: Dating men with kids, the female version of "BDE", a step-by-step guide on pulling men, and how I recently catfished a guy! I also talk about the inspiration for this show and the plans for Season 2. This episode was funny, silly, vulnerable, vulgar, and everything in between. Had to go out with a bang! Check it out now.
Guest Host IG: @TheKillaKonvosPodcast
Guest Host Youtube: The Killa Konvos Podvast
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
TRIGGER WARNING: Mental Health, Suicide
Is it okay to run when you find out a new boo has been diagnosed with a mental illness? What if you’re dating someone who hasn’t been diagnosed but is showing signs? Has rejection in dating or being single long term impacted your mental health?
This episode Ashleigh from My Happy Journeigh and I had a uniquely light hearted conversation while we tackled some pretty serious subject matter. We also discussed platonic friendships with the opposite sex, the comment I’ve been asked to STOP making on the show, and what it means to be strong and still show emotional vulnerability. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Guest Host Website: https://www.myhappyjourneigh.com
Guest Host IG: @AshVaughn
Guest Host YouTube: AshVaughn
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
This week we had a doctor in the house! Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Erika Dawkins joined us to talk about self-image! When dating, it's so important to have a positive image of yourself, your body, and how you present to people. We talk about challenges to loving ourselves and our bodies and Dr. Erika shares tips for the "love your body" ritual that EVERY one should be doing. I got super vulnerable about my concerns dating during Covid while struggling with self-image and we talked all about showing up in spaces bold and unapologetic! This episode is the affirmation you will not want to miss!
Guest Host: Dr. Erika Dawkins
IG + FB: @RevolutionaryPerspectives
Website: www.RevolutionaryPerspectives.com
Resources Mentioned: Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Reclaiming/dp/0593192095
Dr. Erika’s Free E-Book: https://www.revolutionaryperspectives.com/ebooks
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Let’s talk about what these two popular movies on singleness, dating, and love got RIGHT and WRONG! Think Like A Man and He’s Just Not That Into You were best-selling books turned into even bigger movies! This is a fun episode, where I sound off and give my commentary on the plot points and themes of these films. FYI: Both these movies are about 10+ years old, so this is spoiler-heavy! I am back dating, and I also tell an insane story about my April Date Challenge failure (THANKS YALL)! Check it out and see if you agree with my hottakes on these cult classics and to hear about my dating shenanigans lol.
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
This episode we were joined by one of my homies to talk about men who are not emotionally available and how to spot them! Micah is a preachers kid so the analogies and Bible references were hitting this episode. But he also gave some illegal advice for the ladies to do when these men are tripping LOL. Somebody pass the collection plate because we were going in - you do NOT want to miss this episode!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
It's time for the draft!! Dating multiple men at one time is really not as complicated as it may seem. On this episode I make my case for roster dating, man funnels, or whatever the girls are calling it these days. With a little bit of strategy and clear boundaries, you too can build your team of future baes. Learn how to build a roster, what you MUST know beforehand, and how to make cuts!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
The Date Night “Female Hitch” joined us this week! A part of being single and dating is ACTUALLY going on dates. We talked about shaking first date jitters, why it’s important to remember that dates are just vibe checks, and why we should be less concerned about a mans career and more concerned about his character. We broke date night all the way down and Mickey told us all about her date planning services. We also shared some crazy date night stories that is going to have your mouth on the floor! Consider this episode your new date night guide. Check it out now!
Guest Host: Mickey C. Lee of It's A Date
Guest IG: @itsadatedate
Guest Website: visit itsadatedate.com to get your date night box or inquire about date night planning services!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
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Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.
Two-timing men deserve to be dragged! It's no secret that Derrick Jaxn is getting Goofies this week! Find out which other cheater got Goofies, and why I think Derrick's wife deserves a little bit of grace. I also gave some insight to the single life for our taken friends. I talked about Single Amnesia, how to navigate inviting us out and on trips, and other things we just want our taken friends to know! Check it out!
Hosted + Edited by: Jazmine Karess
Produced by: Jazmine Karess, Mr. Big, & Mr. Lil
Intro: @Stanleyspringer3
IG: @ListenToYourSingleFriend
Twitter: @YourSingleFrnd
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Website: ListenToYourSingleFriend.com
Email: listentoyoursinglefriend@gmail.com for advice and questions.