We're Liz & Jen, two Kansas gals navigating the Pacific Northwest with our midwestern (and sometimes, not-so-midwestern) sensibilities. We're here to tell you our Midwest AF perspectives and observations about all the fun and oddities that come our way. Join this podcast for quirky conversations and observational comedy about the weird things happening in and around our current home in Portland, Oregon.
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Welcome to the Dirty Roses Podcast, where two girls from the City of Roses (Portland Oregon) discuss all things love, lust and perception. What started out as dating stories from their friends or their personal lives, became hot topics from many perspectives. Co-Hosts Leigh LaRie and Nik B tackle the uncomfortable and crazy conversations about dating, relationships, sex, self awareness, and wellness. Both coming from different viewpoints, Leigh LaRie, a recent divorcee from a 21 year relatio ...
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The Reunion w/ JeRon, John, Ngum & Tishanna
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See where it all began when Leigh LaRie and Nik B gather friends of almost 30 years for a fun filled show highlighting some of their best memories from middle school. Friends, JeRon, John, Ngum and Tishanna join the hosts of Dirty Roses Podcast for this epic reunion.; listen now on Season 4 Episode 10 In this episode of the Dirty Roses Podcast, Lei…
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Different Area Codes w/ Indya Davis
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Do you prefer to date within your city limits or do you prefer to date in different area codes? Guest Indya goes into detail about her experiences with long distance dating and her why’s and why nots; listen now on Season 4 Episode 9 Join the conversation as Leigh LaRie and Nik B discuss what it’s like to date outside your immediate geographical lo…
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Love & Music w/ Mighty
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Nationally recognized artist Mathias “Mighty” Mauk discusses life in the music industry and how it has impacted his personal, professional and intimate relationships. Mighty shares humorous stories of celebrities and what life is like on the road and the ways he has used his experiences to become the man he is today; listen now on Season 4 Episode …
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The ladies of Dirty Roses Podcast jump on some of social media’s juiciest topics. The gals give their candid opinions on situations and scenarios presented by listeners and some of the internets finest; listen now on Season 4 Episode 7 Popular debates around BBLs, does size matter, women proposing to men, Leigh LaRie and Nik B tackle them all. The …
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HBCU Life w/ Kayla & Kyla
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From college rivalries to parties to cultural differences, Dirty Roses Podcast welcomes two college students to discuss life at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University); Listen now on Season 4, Episode 6. HBCU collegiates Kayla and Kyla join HBCU alumnae Leigh LaRie and Nik B to swap stories, favorite memories and discuss the nuances of go…
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Self Love w/ Coach Kathei
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Let’s talk about this thing called Self Love. The ladies of the Dirty Roses Podcast do some introspective work with Coach Kathei as she sheds light on what it’s like to love who you are fully and how your self worthiness allows you to show up as your best self in relationships; listen now on Season 4 Episode 5 What does self love look like? How do …
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Open Relationships w/ Joshua “Snubb B” & Shawnie
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We’ve discussed polyamory, but let’s discuss open relationships! How are they different than poly and how do couples make it work; listen now on Season 4 Episode 4 Guests Joshua “Subb B” and Shawnie share with Dirty Roses Podcast how as a newly engaged couple, they make being in a one-sided open relationship work for them. Hear how they made the de…
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The Lists w/ Eric "DJ PryceMiyagi" Harris
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The lists of where not to go for first dates and what type of woman not to date have made their way to the Dirty Roses Podcast; listen now on Season 4 Episode 3 Leigh LaRie and Nik B welcome fellow podcaster and DJ Eric Harris to discuss the controversial lists started by the viral “Cheesecake Factory” video. Listen as the group breaks down what ar…
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I'm a Survivor w/ Yolanda Merriweather & Kenyatta Trice
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about domestic violence and abuse. Dirty Roses Podcasts dives into the darker side of relationships as they discuss the experiences of domestic violence survivors and their journey to help others heal. Listen now on Season 4 Episode 2 Guests, Yolanda Merriweather and Kenyatta Trice, share their p…
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Back 4 More: Recap
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The hosts of Dirty Roses Podcast are back to discuss their favorite moments of Season 3 and share what to look forward to in Season 4. Listen now on Season 4 Episode 1 Leigh LaRie and Nik B, are celebrating one year of Dirty Roses Podcast with new stories, new guests, and new one liners. But first they ladies recap all things amazing and crazy from…
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Opposite Sex Besties with Isaiah & Kierra Bostic
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What is the difference between a friend, best friend and your significant other? Isaiah and Kierra Bostic join Leigh LaRie and Nik B for a candid discussion on what is and isn’t acceptable in their relationship when it comes to friendships with the opposite sex. Leigh LaRie also gets real personal, sharing issues she had in her previous marriage ar…
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Maintaining a Successful Marriage with Steven & Mori Holt
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B get some major tips and advice on what it takes to maintain a successful marriage. Couple, Steven and Mori Holt share their amazing love story, including all the good and bumpy times. They discuss how they keep it spicy after so many years together and with kids in the home. A tough discussion was had about what dating in the …
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Religion in Relationships, Imani Muhammad
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Dirty Roses Podcast invites community advocate, Imani Muhammad, to share her story about joining the Nation of Islam and her experience with courtship and marriage. Leigh LaRie and Nik B get clarification on what some view as a male dominated religion and why that may or may not be the truth. Imani shares some of the moments where things fell apart…
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Midwestern Holiday Traditions
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What are you favorite Midwestern holiday traditions? And what holiday traditions are specifically Midwestern? In this festive episode of Midwest AF, hosts Liz and Jen take you on a nostalgic sleigh ride through the holiday traditions of the heartland. Okay, that's a little overdramatic. Mostly, we talk about food. But we do share out favorite Midwe…
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Redefining Manhood & Masculinity, Drew Dukeshire & Blaise “The Dope Black Therapist” Harris
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B are joined by Drew Dukeshire and the Dope Black Therapist, Blaise Harris for a discussion on manhood and masculinity. The fellas join Dirty Roses Podcast as subject matter experts to answer questions, dispel stereotypes and share their personal journeys into manhood. Drew shares his experiences with decisions he made landed hi…
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When you realize just how Midwest AF you really are
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Do you nod and smile when you pass someone on the street? Are you offended if they don't smile back? Do you stop to let someone through when you can sense them walking up behind you, or do you keep hogging the sidewalk? How about telling everyone you come across about the new item you just purchased at a THRILLING, discounted price? And what about …
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Stepping From Behind The Lens, : Na’eem “Thorn City Podcast Guy” Hall
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B take an opportunity to interview Na'eem Hall, Thorn City Podcast Guy, host of Thorn City Syndicate Spotlight Show, producer and partner of GMP Podcast Group. Na'eem and the ladies discuss everything from how GMP got started. What to do if you want to start a podcast and even rapid fire questions about his dating life and exper…
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Our night at the "Horrors of Capitalism" drag show
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The latest event Liz found on a billboard is something we definitely wouldn't have found in our Midwest neighborhoods: The Horrors of Capitalism Drag Show. Listen in to hear details about this wild and educational night put on by the Democratic Socialists of America, and how Jen somehow did not realize this was a political-leaning event until she a…
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What are red flags? In fact, what are orange, yellow and green flags? Therapist, Heather Cain gives an in-depth overview of what they are, how to navigate them and even how to recognize your own. Leigh LaRie and Nik B share several of their own personal tales of what playing with red flags looks like and lessons learned. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com…
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Love Beyond The Struggle, Tommy Bradley
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Tommy Bradley, founder and CEO of Quintauris, shares his story of hardship as a youth. Stories of his time behind bars and the moment he made a conscious decision to change his life. He discloses the difficulties he faced once he shifted his thought process but how it has been the best thing he could have ever done. He shares how this led him to fi…
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That time Liz did mushrooms
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Liz is at it again, but this time – on shrooms. Hear as she tells the story of her wild mushroom adventure, and how her alter ego "Party Liz" showed up to a pretty mild afternoon and took her experience to a whole new level. Did she make it home by the time she'd promised her wife, or did Party Liz get in the way of her motherly duties? Will she ev…
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We almost died at Peddlepalooza
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Bodies, rats, drag queens, naked people, and Romy & Michelle: this two-wheeled adventure has it all. In this episode, Liz and Jen recount two bicycling events they attended in Portland this summer, and all of the unique experiences they had – including a few brushes with death. These particular adventures (and misadventures) offered many views our …
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Freaks & Kinks, Steven “The Sexologist” Smith
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Join the ladies as they get a sexy lesson on intimacy and beyond. Steven “The Sexologist” Smith, explains the difference between “freaky” and “kinky.” The difference between “sexologist” and “sex coach.” And gives some “juicy” details on how to achieve the ultimate pleasure with a partner. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the…
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In this episode, Liz and Jen offer their Midwestern perspectives on their Portlandian summertime happenings, which were far different than anything they experienced in Kansas. Listen in as Liz recaps how she expertly executed her plan to have a “Hot Portland Summer” before her son was born in July, and how Jen sometimes came along for the ride. Fro…
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Surviving Childhood Trauma, Sherlyn Perryman
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about child rape, molestation and abuse. Guest, Sherlyn Perryman, shares her healing journey after experiencing hurt and harm as a child. How do you heal from what has broken many and grow to flourish as a professional and still find the ability to love and trust in relationships. She shares with…
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An enchanting evening at The Witch's Ball
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Hold onto your broomsticks and prepare for an enchanting story like no other! Join Liz and Jen as they recount their intriguing evening venturing into the mystical world of witch culture. What will the two witness through their curious Midwestern eyes? Listen to the episode to meet the intriguing cast of characters, including a real-life warlock, a…
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B, are back for a third season with their crazy shenanigans and stories. #Rosebuds can expect to laugh all over again with the recap of season two. In episode one of season three, the ladies discuss their takeaways from the previous season, what’s new in their dating lives and what they are most excited for in this season. Go to…
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That time Liz went to a sex club
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Liz went to a sex club. That's probably all we need to say about this episode. But also - do sex clubs exist in the Midwest? They probably do, but we certainly never heard about them. It always seemed to us like the kind of thing that only happens in New York City and Amsterdam. Yet, in this episode, Liz finds herself recounting that one time she w…
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That time we saw comedians on shrooms
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Standup comedy is difficult enough — imagine delivering it with hallucinogens in your system. In this episode, Liz and Jen discuss one of their most Portlandian experiences yet: the time they went to see comedians attempt to deliver their regular comedic sets after taking magic mushrooms. Jen found this event in the way most amazing things are foun…
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That wild steakhouse experience
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In their first episode, Liz and Jen share a little bit about who they are and why they created this podcast. Then, they recount a very unique experience they had at a Portland steakhouse staple, called Acropolis Steakhouse. Acropolis is a very unique establishment in that is was ranked as one of the best places to take your Valentine's date for a s…
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Welcome to Midwest AF! We’re two gals living in Portland, Oregon, who are navigating the Pacific Northwest with our Midwestern (and sometimes, not-so-Midwestern) sensibilities. We're Liz and Jen, and we both grew up in the same city, went to the same Catholic school, and were roomies in college. After college, Jen married her high school boyfriend …
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The Wild Life: Crazy Dating Stories
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What has dating life been like for Leigh LaRie since being single? Nik B finally gets Leigh LaRie to share some of her personal recent experiences dating since being divorced. And per usual, Nik B has a few funny stories of her own to add to the mix. But wait until you hear some of Dirty Roses Podcast listeners' stories from baby mamas, to trashy b…
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Sexual Health, Nina Taylor
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B get REAL DIRTY! This episode gets naughty when talking about sexual health and wellness from a natural, herbalistic approach. Special guest, Nina Taylor, a Portland herbalist, shares different techniques to keep things right, tight, up, hard and tasting good. The ladies discuss all things from heightened climatic experiences, …
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This listener based topic has been the source of serious debates on social media. Do women prefer to date married men? Do married men cheat more than unmarried men in relationships? What role do side chicks play in these relationships? Leigh LaRie and Nik B share their personal experiences or things they have witnessed from both their male and fema…
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Cradle to the Grave: Dating Younger & Older, Kendal “Swin” Smith
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B are joined by Blends by Swin Owner, CEO and drink magic maker, Kendal “Swin” Smith. The group discusses the pros, cons and stereotypes of dating someone significantly older or younger. Kendal shares his unique experiences with both and how he eventually found the love of his life in a younger woman. What’s too old, what’s too …
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I Can Do Bad All By Myself, LaShay Marion
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After giving a relationship your all and it fails, how do you pull yourself up and try again? Is there love after love? And why bother dating if “I Can Do Bad All by Myself”? LaShay shares with Leigh LaRie & Nik B her experience in loving hard, but loving herself more to know when it’s time to walk away and let go. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and s…
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Life After Divorce, Nyk Watson
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What’s next after a messy breakup or divorce? We discuss with Nyk Watson, what signs to look for, how to handle a public break up and what healing looks like. Discover how to live your best single life and exhibit the “glow up” that everyone desires. Leigh LaRie and guest Nyk Watson, share their personal divorce stories and also how they mended the…
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Levels of Dating Guests, Alex Green Sr.
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Have you ever wondered where you stand with a person you may be interested in? In this episode the ladies take a look at what it means to be dating someone and what stage you’re at with them. Guest, Alex Green Sr. children’s book author, motivational speaker, high school coach and former player for the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers, discusses…
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Skripper Chronicles, Supaman & Slo Moshan
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Join hosts Leigh LaRie and Nik B as they dive deep into the world of male exotic entertainment. Guests Supaman and Slo Moshan share their wild and crazy tales of the male dancer scene. From trips out of town to how it goes down… in front of everyone. Learn what to do, what not to do and what to expect at a male revue. And get ready as Leigh LaRie a…
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Double Standards, Roulette Delgato aka Big Burr & Jazzy
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The ladies of Dirty Roses Podcast sit down with Zeus Network’s Big Burr and their good friend Jazzy to have a round table discussion on the double standards in bisexuality. Why it’s not only acceptable to “traditional” society, but also hyper-fetishized by many, to be a bisexual woman. Big Burr and Jazzy share their coming out stories, what dating …
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B, welcome back their #Rosebuds for another season of funny, captivating, self reflective topics of all things love, lust and perception. In episode one of season two, the Portland natives discuss their favorite parts of season one, some behind the scenes stories, and what has been new since recording. You will also get a glimps…
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What does a day in the life of a promoter look like? How do you avoid getting caught up when women are constantly throwing themselves at you? Or is it even avoidable? Leigh LaRie and Nik B discuss all things play playa with guest Sam “Seeznin” Thompson, a local Portland club, event, private party promoter and frequent vacationer. Sam shares stories…
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Special guests Shalee and Marcus join Dirty Roses Podcast to discuss all things sex! Leigh LaRie, Nik B, Shalee and Marcus all take a BDSM test and share their results on the show. Find out what it means to be vanilla or a voyeur. We discuss the importance of healthy communication and how it impacts not only your sex life, but also your relationshi…
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As singles, Leigh LaRie and Nik B dive into the conversation of Friends with Benefits with guest “P.” P shares her theories on what friends with benefits are, how it differs from “sneaky links” and even gives a wild tale of getting caught in action by a friend with benefits other “friend.” Dirty Roses Podcast asks all the questions and really refle…
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Dirty Roses Podcast welcomes guests Bahia and Patrick. High level executives navigating the world as a couple with very different relationship pasts. Bahia coming out of a long term marriage and Patrick having experienced a few relationships and the single life, share their take on how to hold space for each other in a health and communicative way.…
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Polyamory or Poly-f*ckery
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Let’s talk about the Poly lifestyle. Guests Jeelani Shareef, CEO & Owner of Financial Freedom Bootcamp, and Michelle Yemaya, CED & Owner of Yemaya’s Inclinations and Ambassador for the Portland Chapter of the Black Riders Liberation Party, join Leigh LaRie and Nik B to share knowledge and experiences with polyamorous relationships. Both have been o…
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Leigh LaRie and Nik B have a candid conversation with Michael Bain who is a self-proclaimed toxic partner and readily admits he loves toxic women. Get his viewpoint on what toxic is and what led him to choose these types of partnerships. Witness toxicity in real-time and get some advice on how to change these behaviors and move towards healthier un…
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Guest Kevi Kev, a former Department of Corrections employee, joins Leigh LaRie and Nik B sharing some wild details of love behind bars and love affairs after release. Leigh LaRie shares the story of the day about a girl who lets her prison bae parole to her house and the worst thing happens within months. Kevi Kev drops some gems on how inmates rom…
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Falling in Love with Potential
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Guests David Jefferson, CEO & Owner of Stackin Kickz Clothing and Charlisa Harris, CEO & Owner of Chadowboxx Salon and Mylani Beauty & Vegan Haircare, join co-hosts Leigh LaRie and Nik B to converse about what it means to date someone with potential. What red flags are present when someone isn’t living up to their potential. Both entrepreneurs shar…
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When a young woman is dating a guy and is showering him with gifts but they magically have a disagreement and “take a break” everytime it’s his turn to buy her one. Or the woman who went on a date with a gentleman solely because she was hungry and wanted to get treated to a meal and never speaks to him again. Leigh LaRie and Nik B find themselves i…
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