This episode follows entrepreneurs Marcus and Harriet Speed, who rebuilt their marriage after divorcing. Though together only 6 months before marrying, they built several businesses over 10 years of marriage. Putting the past behind them, they have reconciled and launched a new restaurant. They now run a thriving business while cherishing family and planning their next venture. Despite the storms, Marcus and Harriet found partnership and purpose in each other. Their remarkable resilience is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the endurance of love.

[00:00 - 03:01] - Opening Segment

[03:02 - 09:07] - Background on relationship history

[09:08 - 13:22] - How Marcus and Harriet met

[13:23 - 17:52] - Their early business success

[17:53 - 22:29] - The couple’s humble beginnings

[22:30 - 26:25] - Lessons learned from prison

[26:26 - 30:19] - Early marriage financial struggles

[30:20 - 39:18] - What caused the divorce

[39:19 - 45:24] - Their personal aftermath from the divorce

[45:25 - 49:37] - Protecting kids in a divorce

[49:38 - 01:04:15] - Starting a new chapter together

[01:04:16 - 01:08:30] - Kingdom Royale Segment

[01:08:31 - 01:10:45] - Letter to Dear Future Wifey

Key Quote:

"Sometimes you just gotta really believe that it's all gonna work out for the greatest good." - Marcus Speed

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Harriet @ IG - https://www.instagram.com/harriet_design_

Gorilla Nutz @ IG - https://www.instagram.com/gorillanutzdallas

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Are blended family conflicts unavoidable? Naja Hall joins Laterras to offer hope in the storm. After detailing how she fell in love fast with a divorced dad of three, Naja unpacks the mental health impacts and anxiety triggering events stemming from high conflict with her husband's ex. From boundary setting tips to a revelatory distinction between child-centered marriages and divorces, Naja provides vulnerable testimony and hard-won wisdom so others might walk an easier path. Ultimately Naja issues a gentle challenge—can we break cycles of generational trauma and instead choose generational healing? The possibility of blossoming in the ashes exists, but we must commit to do the work.

[00:00 - 07:37] - The challenges and importance of amicable co-parenting

[07:37 - 15:22] - How Naja and her husband met 

[15:22 - 20:18] - Early relationship challenges around blended family dynamics

[20:18 - 34:00] - An incident revealing the severity of conflicts

[34:00 - 37:09] - Coping with anxiety from conflict 

[37:09 - 41:23] - Establishing personal boundaries 

[41:23 - 50:31] - Perspectives on causes of conflict

[50:31 - 01:03:29] - Tips for mitigating blended family conflicts 

[01:03:29 - 01:10:20] - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

Key Quote:

"I've seen 0% of child centered marriages work. I've seen 100% of child centered divorce divorces work." - Naja Hall

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Blended and Black - https://www.blendedandblack.com/

VIP Stepmom - https://www.vipstepmom.com/

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This episode features Hope and Kadero Watson sharing their incredible story of enduring love and overcoming adversity. After meeting in school, Hope and Kadero built a strong friendship that blossomed into romance and marriage at a young age. They candidly detail their early struggles with infertility, enduring over a decade of treatments, miscarriages, and failed IVF attempts. Hope and Kadero explain how creating funny videos during the pandemic brought laughter and purpose back into their lives while inspiring others. Their faith in God's timing shines through as they recount moving multiple times for Kadero's job, only to finally feel called back home to Oklahoma. 

[00:00 - 10:37] - The Story Behind @everydaywithhk

[10:38 - 31:01] - The Beginning of a Love Story

[31:02 - 36:10] - The Struggles of Early Marriage

[36:11 - 45:12] - Dealing with Jealousy and Trust Issues

[45:13 - 59:47] - The Challenges of Infertility

[59:47 - 01:03:38] - The Joy of Natural Conception

[01:03:38 - 01:09:18] - The Power of Surrender and Trust in God

[01:09:18 - 01:20:21] - The Impact of Laughter and Positivity

Key Quotes:

"Never underestimate the power of laughter." - Kadero Watson

"They pick the embryos the whole time. God wanted to pick the embryo.” - Hope Watson 

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Hope & Kadero Watson TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaywithhk

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Boundaries with the opposite sex are extremely important while in a committed relationship. The question is: Should you be allowed to continue to maintain those relationships. Jabari Johnson and Jasmine Ellis are scheduled to tie the knot next month and one of the main obstacles to overcome is Jabari’s friendships with women. This episode is titled, “Friends Without Benefits.”

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There's a popular song that states, "Age ain't nothing but a number." However, putting aside the age of consent, what's too old? What would be considered an unreasonable age gap? Newlyweds Victor and Angel Adams Salvino reconnected after 20 years and decided to join in holy matrimony. Their union is without judgment. That's to be expected from "An Unlikely Union."

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Do you realize the importance of therapy? LeToya Luckett is breaking the stigma of therapy in the black community by bringing her therapist, Tori S. Dixon, on the pod. They transparently share the process of keeping LeToya mentally healthy and committed to becoming a wife again. This intimate conversation is titled, "Therapy & Me."

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What extreme measures have you taken on your search for God? Have you ever heard of a plant medicine called Ayahuasca? In a world where people easily substitute "God" with "The Universe", replacing "Christianity" with "Spirituality", and opting for "plant medicine" instead of "biblical healing" we need to be mindful of the traps of the enemy. Today's guest, Chelsia Renee, shares her deliverance from New Age principles and her journey back to Christ. Beware of the "Gateway to Wickedness."

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Is age only just a number? What is your dating age range? Today's guest, Tameka Foster Raymond, is no stranger to having her age in question when she was previously married to a superstar. She shares the trauma she's undergone and the healing that's taken place. This episode tackles the "The Age Factor."

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Would you require your potential mate to sign a prenup? Would you sign one if your lover made it a requirement before the nuptials? Today's guest, A.D. Dolphin, a multi-millionaire and owner of Dherbs, called off his engagement because his fiance' declined to the sign. This episode is titled, "Prenup or Pre-Nope."

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It’s imperative to know this: Though you are damaged you are not destroyed. There are some episodes that just hit differently! This episode will change your life. Period! “Are You Damaged?” Mike Todd shares, “You may be damaged but you’re not destroyed.”

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Okay, let me get this out the way. This is the most realest conversation to take place in a sanctuary during a Sunday Service. Live at Word of Truth Church in Arlington, TX, we curated a panel of professionals in the areas in therapy, mental health, and finances: Mr. Ralph and Mrs. Doris Alexander (Certified Belief Therapists), Dr. Diandra Poe (Trauma Therapist), and Brittany Broaddus-Smith (Sexologist). This episode will change your life forever.

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Can we all just get along? There’s a gender war going on: men against women and women against men. It is the hope of the “Dear Future Wifey Podcast” we all heal and become a better community. Love McPherson, a Certified Marriage and Family Counselor and Relationship Expert, sits on the yellow couch to tackle the tough topic of “The Gender War.”

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What does purity mean to you? Were you expecting to be rewarded with a mate due to your faithfulness? Are you angry with God? Sefana Samples shares her experiences and how her journey is helping women heal and cultivate a non-transactional relationship with God.

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Many cultures believe in arranged marriages. There are huge benefits to this practice, but many aren't willing to submit their choices of love to the discretion of their parents. Chris Ibezim from Own's "Ready to Love - Dallas" and his sister, Olivia Ibezim, share their Nigerian beliefs and why an arranged marriage doesn't work for them.

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Are you a woman who has a toxic relationship with your mom or daughter? Throughout history, trauma has been passed down from one generation to the next. This is known as intergenerational transmission of trauma. Jessica Chinyelu brings her mom to the yellow couch to discuss years of unaddressed toxicity in their relationship. Today's episode is titled, "Confronting Toxicity".

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Unresolved childhood trauma can have damaging effects that can lessen a child's sense of stability and self-identity, leaving lasting scars that persist into adulthood. How does growing up with a mom being stricken with schizophrenia impact a young boy as he matriculates into manhood? Kojo Ampadu transparently shares his struggles with "Mama Trauma."

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We're going deeper in Part 2 and discussing all the things you've been itching to know. Open your heart and mind to hear the heart and mind of Derrick Jaxn after falling from grace.

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What happens when the public discovers your private sins? You have a decision to make: accept accountability or deflect. Derrick Jaxn sits on the yellow couch for the most vulnerable conversation of his lifetime. He named this episode, "Reap What You Sow."

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When oxen are unequally yoked, they cannot perform the task set before them. Instead of working together, they are at odds with one another. 2 Corinthians 6:14 speaks of the importance of being with spiritually like-minded mates. Erica Hubbard was married for many years and shares her experiences with being “Unequally Yoked.”

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From alcoholism, depression, a miscarriage, financial struggles, and self-esteem issues… Dother and Chanell Sykes have overcome a lot in their ten plus years of marriage. We can carry a lot of weight in love lives. This couple’s love was “Worth the Weight.”

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