Holidays can feel very different when you’re building a life together.

In Episode 12 of MarKei Unfiltered, we have an honest conversation about couples and the holidays — how traditions change, how family expectations can create tension, how blended families navigate the season, and how grief reshapes what the holidays look like after loss.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Creating your own traditions as a couple

• Navigating family time and holiday expectations

• Blended and mixed families during the holidays

• How grief and loss affect family traditions

• Keeping families connected after loved ones pass

We also kick off the episode with our favorite segment, Rapid Fire, before diving into the deeper conversation.

This episode is for anyone in a relationship who has felt the emotional weight of the holidays and wants to approach the season with more intention, honesty, and grace.

Making friends as adults is already hard… but making friends as a couple? That’s a whole different level.

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered — where we keep it real, raw, and unfiltered, we’re joined by guest couple Caleb & Sophie to talk about the realness of finding couple friends in your 20s and 30s — especially while building Black love as millennials.

We get into:

• Why couple friendships feel like dating again

• “My friends vs your friends vs OUR friends”

• Couple friendship red flags & green flags

• Awkward double dates and vibe checks

• Outgrowing friendships when your relationship gets serious

• Social media friendships vs real life community

If you’re trying to find your tribe without losing your peace, this one’s for you.

💬 Question for you:

Is it harder to make friends as a couple than it was when you were single?

Tell us your funniest or most awkward double-date story.

Follow, rate, and share MarKei Unfiltered with somebody who needs this convo.

We made it to Episode 10! 🎉

This milestone episode is all about reflection. The lessons we’ve learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and how this podcast has shaped our relationship, our mentality, and our voice.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Our favorite episode so far and why it hit so deep

✨ How podcasting together strengthened (and challenged) us

✨ The biggest lessons we’ve learned since Episode 1

✨ What we’ve discovered about communication, love, and partnership

✨ The behind-the-scenes moments y’all never saw

✨ Our Reflection Round: rapid-fire questions that get REAL

This isn’t just a recap — it’s a celebration of growth, purpose, alignment, and showing up as our best selves. Thank you for listening, supporting us, and growing with us. The journey is just beginning. 💛

Stay real. Stay raw. Stay unfiltered.

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In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we welcome our very first guest — my stepbrother Chris (CJ), who currently serves in the Air Force. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to balance love, duty, and family in the middle of life’s toughest transitions.

CJ opens up about:

• The realities of marriage while serving in the military.

• Navigating the pain and lessons of divorce.

• Co-parenting through challenges and victories.

• Finding strength and growth in new beginnings.

This conversation is raw, honest, and relatable for anyone balancing relationships, family, and personal growth — especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

🔑 Key Takeaway: It’s not about having the perfect path, but about resilience, growth, and choosing to create healthy spaces for yourself and your loved ones.

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What’s your biggest challenge in co-parenting or moving on after divorce?

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we open up about navigating life’s storms — from house setbacks and contractor drama to balancing kids, finances, and wedding planning. Life has been life-ing, and the challenges just keep coming.

But instead of letting the storms break us, we share how faith, patience, and real communication have helped us grow stronger together.

You’ll hear us talk about:

• How storms can either push you apart or bring you closer

• The role of faith and prayer in tough seasons

• Communication breakdowns vs. breakthroughs

• Learning to be vulnerable and ask for what you need

• Why celebrating each other matters, even in stressful times

As always, we keep it real, raw, and unfiltered. 💯

👉 Share this episode with your partner or a friend who might need encouragement, and don’t forget to follow us for more authentic conversations about love, life, and everything in between.

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we’re calling ourselves out — and maybe you too. Petty arguments, petty moves, petty silence — we break down the real-life levels of petty we’ve seen (and done) when beefing as a couple.

Where’s the line between harmless pettiness and crossing a line? How do you check yourself when you know you’re being childish — but it feels so good? And is petty always bad, or can it be funny if you both know the game?

Tap in for real talk, laughter, and stories that’ll have you side-eyeing your own relationship style.

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What does it really mean to stay with someone who’s still healing? In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we dive deep into the heart work of being the partner who holds space, gives grace, and chooses love through the hard seasons. We share personal stories, red flags vs growing pains, healthy boundaries, and the emotional toll of staying when it’s easier to leave. Whether you’re the one healing or the one holding it down—this one’s for you.

🎙️ Rapid Fire Questions included

📖 Bible Reflection: Galatians 6:2

❤️ Real talk for real relationships

In this powerful and honest episode, we open up about the complex journey of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Whether it’s infidelity, broken promises, or emotional wounds, betrayal can shake the foundation of any relationship. We talk through our personal experiences and the lessons we’ve learned about accountability, forgiveness, and setting boundaries. Can trust ever be fully restored? What does healing look like—and how do you know if it’s time to walk away or lean in? Tap in for real talk, some tough truths, and encouragement for anyone working through pain in a relationship.

Plus, we kick things off with another round of Rapid Fire Questions and give you our usual life updates!

In this real and unfiltered episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we’re talking all things co-parenting while dating. From the boundaries that must be in place to how baby mamas and baby daddies can affect your peace, we’re not holding anything back. We unpack the challenges, share our personal experiences, and offer insight on keeping relationships healthy — for you, your partner, and the kids. If you’ve ever asked, “How do you date someone with a child?” — this one’s for you. Tune in, tap in, and tell a friend.

Welcome back to MarKei Unfiltered! 🎙️ In Episode 3, Marissa and Keion get REAL about how social media impacts relationships—the good, the bad, and the downright complicated. From celebrating milestones online to navigating jealousy and insecurities, they’re diving deep into how social media can either strengthen your connection or create unnecessary drama.

✨ Big news alert—Marissa and Keion are officially ENGAGED! ✨ Tune in as they share the details of their romantic proposal, talk openly about their experiences navigating social media as a couple, and offer practical tips on setting healthy digital boundaries.

Don’t miss the fan-favorite “Rapid Fire” segment, this time with questions all about social media etiquette in relationships!

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Thanks for watching! Stay real, stay unfiltered.

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