Ep. 76: Love, Limits & Letting Go

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be soft launches, roses, and overpriced prefix menus… but over here at I Gotta Win the Lotto, we had to talk about the stuff nobody puts on a Hallmark card.

💬 Can You Really Be Friends With Your Ex?

Let’s start with the question that divides group chats every single time.Are you actually friends… or are you emotionally recycling? Sometimes it is possible. But sometimes “we’re friends” is code for “I’m not fully over it.”

🥀 Relationships Have Expiration Dates

Not every relationship is meant to last forever.Some are seasonal, some are lessons, and some are just comfort zones with good morning texts. But time invested is not a reason to keep investing.

💍 Stop Forcing Relationships on Your Single Friends

Projecting your relationship timeline onto someone else is not love — it’s control wrapped in concern. Let your friends live. Not everyone is racing to the altar. Some people are building businesses, traveling, healing, or just vibing.

This episode was about emotional honesty.

Love shouldn’t feel forced.

Friendship shouldn’t feel confusing.

And staying shouldn’t feel like survival.

As always, we laughed, we debated, and we probably exposed ourselves just a little bit.

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Ep. 75: Black Love

For this Black History Month episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto, we skipped the textbook recap and leaned into the conversations we’re actually having. The ones that show up at family cookouts, in group chats, and definitely at work. We got into colorism, Black love, and code switching in the workforce—three topics that live at the intersection of history, culture, and everyday life.

Colorism isn’t new, but that doesn’t make it any less relevant. We talked about how it shows up in dating, media, and even opportunities, and how it’s often passed down so casually that people forget it’s rooted in history. From “light-skin jokes” to respectability politics, we unpacked how colorism impacts self-worth and why unlearning it is part of honoring Black history—not avoiding it.

Black love got its flowers this episode—romantic, platonic, and community-wide. We discussed how Black love has always existed alongside struggle, not because of it. From expectations placed on Black relationships to why vulnerability sometimes feels unsafe, this segment reminded us that choosing love—in all its forms—is still a radical act.

And then there’s code switching—the survival skill many of us learned without ever being taught. We talked about navigating corporate spaces, changing our tone, our language, even our personalities just to be perceived as “professional.” Is it strategy? Is it exhausting? Is it fair? (Short answer: no.)

Tap in, listen up, and as always—I gotta win the lotto, but until then, we’re winning these conversations 🎰✊🏾

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Ep. 74: I Love My City

This week on I Gotta Win the Lotto, we’re joined by our girl Kiki for one of those conversations that starts light and somehow ends with life lessons you didn’t ask for—but definitely needed.

We kick things off talking about our shared love for Charleston, South Carolina. From the charm, the food, the slow pace, and the way the city just makes you want to romanticize your entire life, Charleston has a way of pulling you in. It’s one of those places that feels like a soft reset—until reality clocks back in.

Then… we get honest. Bad financial decisions. The ones we’ve made, the ones we’ve watched other people make, and the ones that seemed like a good idea at the time. We talk about spending money we didn’t really have, ignoring red flags because “it’ll work out,” and how growing up means learning the difference between enjoying life and sabotaging your future. No judgment—just real reflection and laughs through the pain.

And because no episode is complete without a little chaos, we dive into airplane etiquette. Why are people standing up the second the plane lands? Why do folks act shocked that other humans exist in a shared space? And when did personal space become optional at 30,000 feet? We unpack it all—seat recliners, aisle blockers, loud talkers, and the unspoken rules that somehow everyone keeps breaking.

This episode is funny, relatable, and very “we’ve all been there.” Tap in for laughs, side-eyes, and a reminder that growth sometimes looks like admitting you didn’t know what you were doing—and doing better anyway.

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Ep. 73: Say Less

On this week’s episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto, we had to talk about it—because why does it feel like everyone is over-sharing, over-accessible, and over-doing it all at the same time.

Over-Sharing Is at an All-Time High

We live in an era where people tell the internet everything. There’s a difference between being transparent and giving strangers a front-row seat to your business—and a lot of folks missed that memo.Not every thought needs a caption. Not every situation needs a story time. Some things should simply be… processed quietly.

And Why Is Everybody Doing the MOST?

From performative relationships to forced “soft life” content, to viral moments that feel way too planned—people are doing a lot for attention, validation, and engagement.

Not everything needs to be loud.

Not everything needs an audience.

And not every moment needs to go viral.

Peace, privacy, and moving in silence are starting to look real luxurious.

Celebrities Are Too Accessible Now

Remember when celebrities felt untouchable? When mystery was part of the appeal? Yeah… that’s gone.

Now they’re arguing in comments, posting live reactions, oversharing their opinions, and crashing out in real time. We don’t need access to every thought, feeling, or subtweet. The mystique is missing—and honestly, some of these celebs would benefit from logging out and letting PR handle it.

Tap in to this week’s episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto for laughs, hot takes, and the uncomfortable truths we’re all thinking but nobody wants to say out loud.

Ep. 72: Transfer Portal

This week on I Gotta Win the Lotto, we covered a little bit of everything—sports, culture, and money moves. One minute we’re talking NCAA football eligibility rules, the next we’re breaking down why everybody’s moving back home, and somehow we still made it back to investing in yourself and your business. A very on-brand episode, honestly.

The Reverse Great Migration Is Real

More people are packing up and heading back to the South—and no, it’s not just for cheaper rent and better food (though that helps). We broke down the reverse Great Migration and why Black professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs are choosing community, culture, and ownership over “the grind” elsewhere. It’s deeper than geography—it’s about legacy, access, and building where it actually feels like home.

Investing in Your Business Like It’s the Plan

At some point, you have to stop treating your business like a side quest. This episode dug into what it really means to invest in yourself—money, time, resources, and discipline. Whether it’s equipment, marketing, education, or just betting on your own vision, we talked about shifting the mindset from “maybe” to “this is it.”

Tap in to this week’s episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto wherever you stream podcasts, and let us know—

Are you staying in the game, moving back home, or finally investing in yourself like you should’ve been?

Ep. 71: Let’s Get Magical

This week on I Gotta Win the Lotto, we’re stepping into 2026 energy early—hopeful, delusional (in the best way), and very aware that life does not come with a syllabus.

We start by talking about 2026 and what we think we want versus what life is probably going to do anyway. New year expectations are dangerous because suddenly everyone thinks they’re about to be their best self overnight. New routines. New boundaries. New personalities. Same old habits. But we’re trying.

Of course, expectations come up—expectations of friends, of trips, of ourselves. We talk about how expectations can quietly ruin a good time if you don’t check them early. Sometimes people don’t disappoint you—you just imagined a version of them they never agreed to be.

And then… Epcot: Drinking Around the World. Because nothing bonds people faster than walking miles in Florida heat while sipping drinks from 11 countries and pretending you’re cultured. We talk tips, chaos, pacing yourself (or not), and how by the end you’re emotional, hungry, and deeply reflective over a margarita in Mexico.

🎧 Tap in to the new episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto wherever you listen.

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Ep. 70: Custom Fit

On this episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto, we sat down with Lefrais Monde and somehow managed to talk about everything—from fashion and custom pieces to relationships, self-expression, and of course… what life would look like if the lotto finally hit.

Lefrais Monde breaks down how fashion is more than just clothes—its identity. We talked about customization, standing out in a world of copy-and-paste style, and why personal touches matter more than trends. If it doesn’t feel like you, why wear it?

This episode is for the creatives, the lovers, the fashion-forward thinkers, and anyone who knows they’re one good opportunity away from leveling up.

🎧 Tap in, laugh a little, and dream big—because one day, we are gonna win the lotto.

Who Fell Off

This week’s episode of I Gotta Win the Lotto is one of those “let’s be honest for a second” conversations. We get into celebrity fall-offs—how fast the internet builds people up just to tear them down even faster. One bad decision, one viral moment, and suddenly the same people cheering are laughing at the downfall. It makes you wonder: was the support ever real, or was it just trending?

That conversation naturally turned into respect in relationships. Not just romantic ones, but all of them. We talked about how respect isn’t something you ask for—it’s something people show when they value you. When it’s missing, no amount of love, history, or “but we’ve been through so much” can save it.

And of course, loyalty amongst friends came up. Who’s really in your corner when things get uncomfortable? Who stays solid when you’re not winning, not popping, and not convenient? We broke down the difference between friends who clap when you’re up and friends who don’t switch when you’re down.

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Ep. 68: Shouldn’t Have Been Talking SH*T

Our Christmas episode of I Gotta Win The Lotto had everything — family talk, lottery dreams, and solo travel fantasies. You know, the real holiday balance.

We joked about family gatherings (the love, the chaos, the side-eyes), then jumped straight into what we’d do if we hit the lotto — paying bills, disappearing for a little while, and finally taking that solo trip without explaining ourselves to anyone. Christmas makes you grateful, but it also makes you dream bigger.

Between laughs, we talked about how travel can be freedom, healing, and sometimes the break you need from family after the holidays. It’s funny, honest, and very on-brand.

If you’ve ever wanted to win the lotto and book a one-way flight right after Christmas, this episode is for you. 🎄✈️💸

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Ep. 67: Your Mama Should’ve Beat You

Clock in at your own risk with your favorite duo.

From messy work relationships to rejection that should’ve stayed private, plus the holidays making everyone EXTRA bold… this one is for anybody who’s ever sat at work like “yeah… I need a new job and a lotto ticket.”

We kept it funny, light, and a little too real. If you’ve ever side-eyed a coworker, avoided the break room, or questioned how some people made it this far in life — congratulations, this episode is for you 😂

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