With all of the things happening in the music world this week, we wanted to kick off the first episode of 2019 with some positivity. I spoke to three native NYers about how they balance their love life and career in the music industry, the differences many rappers face, and much more.

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Listen to music from @MarlonCraft

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For a very special (and noisy, sorry!) 40th episode, I spoke to Tembe and Simone about the importance of being intentional with our words and loving, creating our own traditions, pieces of ourselves we're leaving in 2018 and much more!

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Holiday season in your 20s often brings up the inevitable question: "When are you settling down and getting married?"

I spoke to content marketing manager and political maven, Lula about marriage, making sacrifices, converting and so much more.

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Sex work is one of the oldest and yet most criticized occupations to date. For this episode of Dating in NYC, I'm back in the studio to discuss the love lives and common misconceptions of(current and former)sex workers.

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Before we close out 2018, I wanted to check in with everyone—including myself.

Listen to this very special mini episode and reflect. I'll be back with a full episode next week.

For a very special episode of Dating in NYC Pod, I spoke to two queer men about their experiences with their sexuality, the definition of fluid, and breaking the stigmas that come with femininity and masculinity.

Follow Eric & Jordon on IG at Ranger_Up and @Styledbyjordon. Use #DatinginNYCPod when sharing on socials!

Better late than never!

I talked to #DatinginNYCPod alum, @CoryTownes about ghosting, familiarity, and growth. Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing on socials.

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It's officially Fall. The temperatures are dropping and so are the...standards? For this episode of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to Mouse Jones about being a "hobo-sexual," what it means to provide, and how to stay warm this winter.

This week's episode was sponsored by @Kicks&kegs

Summer's coming to an end and cuffing season is right around the corner.

For the first episode of season three, my girls Leeza Joneé and Niara Sterling talked about the importance of being intentional, ego, and of course cuffing during the cold!

For more info on today's guests, head to www.lifewithjrdn.com

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Summer's almost over and I've been doing alot of reflecting on what I want, need, and how I'm going to get that shit.

What do you need? Are you getting it?

Intro song: J.Robb's "Trash Mix Vol. 2"