🎙️ Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — the podcast where honesty meets real life.

In this episode, we’re joined by actor, writer, producer, and creative powerhouse Emmanuel Akwafo for a conversation that goes far beyond theatre. From creativity and identity to burnout and emotional storytelling, Emmanuel opens up about what it really means to create work that is honest, vulnerable, and deeply personal.

We talk about his journey through the UK theatre world, including the cultural impact of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, and how telling powerful stories night after night can shape both the artist and the person behind the performance. Emmanuel also shares what led him to start No Name Creatives, stepping into creative control, and the realities of building space for bold voices in the industry.

Then… we get personal 😳

We dive into love bombing, hookup culture, burnout, and the emotional truths creatives don’t always talk about — leading to raw, reflective moments and plenty of laughter along the way.

If you love deep conversations, creative insight, honest storytelling, and unfiltered discussions about identity, growth, and purpose, this episode is for you.

👇 In this episode:

• ​The emotional side of creativity and playwriting
• ​The impact of telling heavy stories on stage
• ​Identity, vulnerability, and artistic expression
• ​Building your own opportunities in the creative industry
• ​Burnout, balance, and knowing when to reset
• ​Love bombing & modern dating culture

🎧 Listen, reflect, and confess with us.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly honest conversations.

💬 Comment below: What does creativity mean to YOU?

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @eman.akwafo (guest)

🎙️ Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — the podcast where honesty meets real life.

In this episode, we sit down as best friends to reflect on the ups and downs of 2025, the lessons that shaped us, and the moments that nearly broke us. We talk openly about growth, mistakes, friendship, and self-reflection, before setting our goals and intentions for 2026.

Then… things take a turn 😳

We ask each other spicy and dark truth questions that push us out of our comfort zones and lead to some of our most raw, unfiltered conversations yet.

If you love deep talks, honest podcasts, friendship dynamics, personal growth, and real conversations, this episode is for you.

👇 In this episode:

• Reflecting on the highs & lows of 2025

• Lessons we learned the hard way

• Our goals and mindset for 2026

• Friendship truths we’ve never shared publicly

• Spicy & dark truth questions you weren’t ready for

🎧 Listen, reflect, and confess with us.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly honest conversations.

💬 Comment below: What did 2025 teach YOU?

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @tajorn (co-host)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss Kiki’s journey as a model, content creator and anti-bullying advocate! We touch on petty blocking, breaks in relationships and females shooting their shot with men. We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyljess (host), @kiki.moralez (guest)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss Mason’s rise to social media stardom through his famous ‘delulu’ skits and clips but also his hidden culinary skills that no one knows about. We play love it and lose it and discuss PDA, douching and lavender marriages! We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @masonblakee (guest)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

HYDRAULIX IN THE HOUSE! We are the trio you never knew you needed! In this episode we discuss our experience living together, mental health, being vulnerable with one another, outgrowing friends, Nigerian vs Jamaican dynamic, purpose and direction in life/career and more. Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @tajorn (co-host) denolagrey (guest)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss Kia’s journey to becoming a new author, what’s our type on paper?, dating someone your friends don’t like, short & skinny men, dating height matches, the book writing process and financial literacy. We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @ikeeyah @penniestopounds (guest)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss relationships in every form (romantic, platonic, spiritual, professional). We dive into past relationships, being gay but having romantic experiences with women, attraction to masculine and feminine energy, dating multiple people at once, the difference between a best friend vs close friend vs acquaintances and more. Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @tajorn (co-host)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss Sola’s journey as a fully qualified solicitor and juggling that alongside being an OG creator, dating men within or above your calibre, moving to the men you like, having to pay for everything in the UK, the transition from moving Nigerian to the UK & more. We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @solapatronne (guest)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

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SEASON 4 IS HERE & I HAVE A FABULOUS CO-HOST! MY BESTFRIEND, JAZZ!

In this episode we discuss moving in together, our 15 year friendship anniversary, fitness journey, nostalgic moments, turning 30. We play a hilarious game of would you rather & who is more like to! We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @tajorn (co-host)

Welcome to the Dressed To Confessed Podcast, the hottest new podcast on the block! Hosted by Rèy Styles.

In this episode we discuss the prevalent rise of Topical Juice and the man behind it, quitting his 9-5 to pursue creative endeavours, the education system and its faults, our 10+ year friendship, ex partner body counts, DL men and much more. We also test some black oriented general knowledge skills (Stay Sharp) and highlight the outfit of the week (OOTW). Sit back, grab a drink or a bite & ENJOY cause it's all good vibes around here hunny! PERIOD!

Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @topical_juice (guest)