In this episode of Spoken Love, we step into Chapter Six of When Heaven Waited, where love is no longer just being built, it’s being tested. As Bri and Chase settle into a meaningful rhythm, old wounds resurface and outside voices attempt to disrupt the peace they’ve worked hard to create.

Bri is forced to confront unresolved tension with her ex, navigating co-parenting boundaries while protecting her daughter’s spirit and her own healing. Chase, faced with conflict that could easily trigger ego or competition, chooses restraint, respect, and emotional maturity instead.

This chapter explores love under pressure not through chaos, but through character. It reminds us that divine love is revealed in how we respond when peace is challenged.
Not every test is meant to break us some are meant to confirm alignment.
Chapter Six shows us that when love is rooted in faith, it doesn’t rise to meet conflict, it stays steady and lets truth speak louder.

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In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter Five of When Heaven Waited, where Bri and Chase begin navigating love with a level of maturity neither of them possessed in their youth. Their first real date becomes a gentle collision of honesty, boundaries, and undeniable chemistry — the kind that doesn’t need rushing to feel real.

This chapter reveals how two healed adults learn to meet each other with clarity instead of confusion, accountability instead of assumption, and faith instead of fear.
Bri protects her peace and her daughter’s wellbeing with discernment and strength.  Chase steps in with emotional intelligence, patience, and a spiritual steadiness that shows he’s not here for temporary access — he’s here for commitment.

But love still needs room to breathe.
Co-parenting tensions surface, old insecurities whisper, and the weight of their histories tests what they’re trying to build. Through it all, both Bri and Chase learn that intimacy isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, intentional, and anchored in alignment.

Chapter Five reminds us that grown love isn’t loud or rushed — it’s measured, mindful, and built on purpose. This is the moment where affection meets respect, and where a rekindled spark becomes something worth protecting.

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In this episode of Spoken Love, we walk into Chapter Four of When Heaven Waited, where destiny pulls two wandering souls back into alignment. Years after young love drifted into silence, Bri and Chase meet again, not as teenagers, but as adults reshaped by sacrifice, success, heartbreak, and faith.

A simple LinkedIn message becomes the cord that ties past to present, opening the door to a reunion that feels healed, cautious, and sacred. At a quiet Brooklyn café, they speak purpose over pride, ask hard questions without flinching, and for the first time, embrace love that doesn’t rush, doesn’t perform, and doesn’t fear boundaries.

This chapter explores the beauty of reconnection at the right age, in the right posture, with hearts finally surrendered to God’s timing. It teaches us that sometimes love meets us twice, the first time to plant the seed, the second to harvest who we became in the waiting.

Because what’s divine won’t break in silence, it just waits until we’re steady enough to hold it.

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In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter Three of When Heaven Waited, where time becomes the quiet sculptor of Bri and Chase’s lives.  This chapter carries us through the messy, beautiful journey of adulthood: promotions and pressure, broken relationships, single motherhood, failed engagements, and the deep spiritual work of becoming whole.

Bri steps into motherhood with fierce love and renewed purpose, learning that healing is not a destination but a daily commitment. Chase builds an empire yet wrestles with an emptiness that success can’t soothe. Through it all, memories of their young love rise and fall like distant waves, never forgotten, just waiting.

But even in different cities, different relationships, and different seasons, something divine ties their stories together.  Chapter Three teaches us that God often heals us in isolation before He aligns us with our purpose partners.  And sometimes, love’s greatest work happens in the years we spend apart.

Tune in as we break down the transformation, resilience, and faith that prepare both Bri and Chase for the destiny waiting on the other side of their becoming.

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In this episode of Spoken Love, we step into Chapter Two of When Heaven Waited, where Bri and Chase begin the transition from teenage dreams to adult realities. Graduation opens two very different paths — Bri to Columbia, Chase to MIT — and suddenly young love is faced with its first major test: distance.

Through late-night emails, rooftop promises, and missed moments, we watch their connection shift from effortless to fragile. This chapter explores how life’s detours can stretch us, grow us, and sometimes quietly separate us from the very people who once felt like home.

But Chapter Two also reminds us of something deeper:  God uses distance as a teacher not a punishment.
Even when their messages slow and their worlds expand, the imprint they left on each other doesn’t fade.

Tune in for a soulful reflection on timing, growth, and the kind of love that doesn’t disappear… it simply waits for alignment.

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In this episode of Spoken Love, we explore Chapter One of “When Heaven Waited” a faith based romance novel written by yours truly — where Bri and Chase’s story first begins. Set in early-2000s Brooklyn, their connection unfolds through quiet moments, shared dreams, and the innocent spark of young love. What seems small and simple soon reveals itself as the seed of a destiny waiting to bloom. This episode explores how divine timing often introduces us to the right people long before we understand their role in our story.

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We are wrapping up season 1.  Episode 7 we dive into how solo dating in your 40s isn’t about waiting for someone to find you.
It’s about rediscovering your own rhythm, your confidence, and your peace.

After years of loving, giving, and pouring into others, many of us are just beginning to understand what it means to date from a place of fullness — not fear.

For me, this journey started after being single for a year — and let me tell you, it’s been equal parts uncomfortable and liberating.

Recommended Reads for Your Solo Love Era

Here are a few powerful books to deepen your self-love and soft life journey:

1. The Mastery of Love – Don Miguel Ruiz
→ Learn how to release fear and rediscover unconditional love.

2. Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab
→ A guide to protecting your energy while staying open to love.

3. The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown
→ Embrace authenticity and self-worth without apology.

4. Year of Yes – Shonda Rhimes
→ Say yes to yourself and unlock new experiences of joy.

5. Sacred Woman – Queen Afua
→ A holistic journey to feminine healing and spiritual alignment.

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The soft life isn’t just about candles, vacations, and clean aesthetics — it’s about emotional safety, reciprocity, and peace that doesn’t need performance.

In this episode, Nelly Michelle breaks down what Soft Life Love truly means — beyond the trends — and how to create it in your relationships, friendships, and personal healing journey.

She dives into how many of us confuse peace with silence, strength with survival, and love with endurance. This episode is for the ones who are tired of performing calm but craving real connection.

Whether you’re single, healing, or learning to love again — this conversation helps you unlearn struggle love, embrace emotional maturity, and find softness in a world that often asks you to be hard.

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📚 Resources Mentioned & Recommended Reading

1. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ – Daniel Goleman
→ Understand your emotional triggers and grow your capacity for peace in love.

2. The Art of Empathy – Karla McLaren
→ Learn to connect deeply with yourself and others through emotional awareness.

3. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
→ Build emotional protection without shutting down your heart.

4. The Wait – DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good
→ A guide to dating with intention, faith, and emotional clarity.

5. It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be) – Paul C. Brunson
→ A modern Black author’s take on creating clarity and healthy communication in love.

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In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt prayer for true love and reflect on what it means to wait with faith, not desperation. Inspired by the upcoming Netflix film Ruth & Boaz, we talk about love, preparation, and aligning with God’s timing in relationships.

Whether you’re single, dating with intention, or healing before love, this conversation will leave you encouraged and grounded in grace.


📌 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

✨ Watch: Ruth & Boaz Netflix Trailer
✨ Read: The Wait by DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good
✨ Pray: 31 Prayers for My Future Husband by Jennifer Smith
✨ Grow in Faith: The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian
✨ Journal: Guided Prayer Journal for Women


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In this episode of Spoken Love Podcast, we unpack the stigma around mental health in the Black community and explore how Black men and women can embrace therapy, community support, and spiritual practices to heal and grow.

We’ll talk about:

• Breaking generational patterns and the “man up” mentality
• Why therapy is strength, not weakness
• Affordable and culturally competent mental-health resources

Utilize faith-based counseling, meditation, or mindfulness as healing tools and take small, practical steps to start your own journey.

🔗 Helpful Resources

Therapy for Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com – Find culturally competent therapists and group chats.

Therapy for Black Men: therapyforblackmen.org – Free/low-cost services, peer groups, and therapist directory.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): nami.org – Free helplines and support programs.

Open Path Collective: openpathcollective.org – Affordable sliding-scale therapy options.

Insight Timer App: insighttimer.com – Free meditation and mindfulness library.

Black Mental Wellness: blackmentalwellness.com – Resources on faith-based and holistic approaches.

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