WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM! Is something in the air this summer? I'm feeling very blue. In this episode we talk about my summertime sadness, updates on my traditional wedding planning, and finally, a finance talk!

I break down my philosophy on spending and saving, how I budget and keep track of things, where my money goes, how I paid off my credit card debt, and much more!

Enjoy!

WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM! Today we're making a case for getting married at 23. I'm talking about the green flags I saw in my partner and the values I prioritized when deciding to get married!

Watching love island and seeing all the discourse has made me reflect on the attributes of a good partner, and the qualities you should have on your "list" outside of physical attraction.

Enjoy!

WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM! What happens when the zeal and passion around being 'born again' fades, and you're faced with real life trials and tribulations?

In this episode, we're talking life after my 'death to self' journey, how my faith journey has been shaped through marriage, daddy issues, family betrayal, and simply growing up.

But first, we're welcoming the knicks, mia from summerhouse, and love island usa season 8. lol!

Hope you enjoy :)

WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM! We're talking vaginismus baby!

In this episode, Karren is joined by her new friend Kareen, to shed light on a condition they both suffer from:Vaginismus.

Vaginismus is the involuntary tensing of your vaginal muscles that’s out of your control. One may experience it at the start of sex, while inserting a tampon or while getting a pelvic exam.

They talk about the trials of living with vaginismus, causes, effects, pelvic floor therapy, and what vaginismus looks like in marriage. They also discuss the effects of christian purity culture and shame, and how that can bleed into the relationship young women have with their bodies.

Kareen is a dreamer, maker and Believer building a life in Brooklyn with her husband. She’s a beauty marketer by day and a ceramist, aspiring jeweler and writer by night. She’s deeply curious, happiest when she’s in the middle of making something and creating space for conversations we don’t talk about enough.

WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM!

Today we're talking friendships. Friendships post-grad, inter-sex, inter-faith, group dynamics, jealousy in friendships, and even how to make them in general!

Buckle Up! It's a good one.

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WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM!!! 18 rules I live by at 25. From making sure my to-do list brings me joy, to reminding myself that I'm not in trouble, and that I have value for just existing!!

These "rules" or general tidbits, help me function well in life, and create a well-balanced healthy lifestyle for me. Work in progress always.

What are some general rules you live by? Comment below and inspire me!! xoxoxx

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Welcome to The Kingdom! Shawna Agye knows all about what it takes! From 5 years in investment banking to a rockstar social media career (she got signed to @kensingtongrey in just over a year!) and many compelling partnerships, she’s not new to the grind, she’s true to it!

In this episode, we get into uncertainty, risk, and what it costs to walk away from tradition — or at least, to stop letting it define you. Shawna gets honest about the discipline it takes to juggle both, and what it looks like to be a dark-skinned woman navigating spaces — finance and content creation — that weren't exactly built with her in mind.

We also talk about relationships—both the one you have with yourself and with others, what you owe yourself, and why walking away from someone is sometimes the most courageous thing you can do.

I hope you enjoy this one.

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Welcome to The Kingdom! In this episode, Karren is joined by her husband Lucas Lovejoy to discuss the past three years marriage and what they've learned through traveling around the world, navigating career shifts, and one or two health scares. Marriage has been a fun ride for these two, and they're here to share it all.

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S05E02

In this episode we are talking about rabbit holes we've found ourselves in, which includes nasa, space and the recent artemis 2 trip to the moon.

We discuss an onslaught of vitriol thrown Karren's way on her instagram reel about her (white) husband, which leads to some thoughts about interracial dating, recent headlines, and the prospect of danger that black women in interracial relationships have to navigate. We also touch on spring intentions, traditional wedding planning, and the vibe for this new era: owning it!

Enjoy!

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SEASON 5 BABY. Welcome To The Kingdom!

In this episode, we catch up on where I've been and what this podcast looks like now, before diving into what I'm currently obsessed with: Justin Bieber, Summerhouse Drama, and the FLDS.

I also share the story of almost joining a cult, the red flags and how I knew to leave.

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