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Jae Murphy and Mark "Mogul" Jackson shed light and give a "millennial" glimpse of an everyday lifestyle as creatives in the music industry living in Hollywood, CA. This digital series covers a wide range of topics from pop culture entertainment, sports, film, dating, & everyday life experiences with the people who connect with us the most, our FRNDS.
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Charles and Shireen Kuykendoll

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Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.
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Welcome to "Love Is...," the podcast that invites you into intimate conversations filled with healing, transparency, and necessary discussions. Join us as we explore the multifaceted nature of love and its transformative power.
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This episode is said to be our season finale (allegedly) and Shireen is flying solo without Charles. She is happily joined by one of her best friends, content creator, free diving mermaid and travel aficionado Rene Daniella, known on social media as @ownbyfemme. Shireen gives her guest her flowers, complimenting how intentional Rene is about postin…
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After giving Shireen more flowers this week, the Kuykendolls are joined by one of their favorites, Scottie Beam. Charles recalls meeting Scottie at his first Revolt event in Chicago and knowing immediately that she was a star. Shireen remembered watching Scottie at ComplexCon, realizing how much she makes Black women and men feel seen. Scottie ackn…
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This week the Kuykendolls dive into making a decision about having baby girl Beloved. Charles recalls the first episode ever being about the vasectomy and now 15 months later they're preparing to go through the process of IVF. Shireen says that he revealed he really wanted a little girl during her 37 week ultrasound while pregnant with Carter and s…
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Barely-making-it Beloved is fresh off of a flight to join Shireen and their guest, occupational therapist, Shardia Washington. Her intro defines what her exact medical title means as they discuss the very touchy topic of children. Identifying developmental hurdles as a parent can be tough. Shireen shares that their second son Carter was a little de…
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Friends, how many of us have them?! This week the Kuykendolls are joined by good friends Jae Murphy (DJ, host, artist) and Alex Hill (chef, food blogger, content creator). The guests start off disucissing their HBCU experiences, Jae was at Howard for broadcast journalism and Alex went to Hampton for PR/marketing. Charles gushes about wanting his ki…
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Blow-A-Bag Beloved is back with his wonderful queen Shireen, outfits matching, per usual. After exchanging pleasantries, compliments and big words, the two dive right in. People are pocket watching! Aesthetics and luxury are important, but working really hard to get a deal is too. Shireen spills the tea on the Palm Springs outlets and mentions that…
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The Kuykendolls are back for a solo episode this week, after several deep chats with friends! It felt like a good time to share some personal health changes that both Charles and Shireen had been experiencing. Charles makes it a point to declare he is politically correct Beloved and doesn't speak on womens' bodies, but says that seeing Shireen preg…
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This week, Charles and Shireen are joined by content creator/researcher/entrepreneur Taiwo Ade and award-winning producer and journalist Krystal Franklin. Charles starts off professing his love for Instagram, citing that its his favorite social media platform. He talks about connecting with both guests via mutual friends that introfuced them to con…
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Shireen and "Bespoke Beloved" kick off the episode recalling what it felt like receiving the news that Charles was being laid off and the friendship assessments that took place. He explains that 90% of his close friends were there to support him in new endeavors but that 10% that he felt he had invested so much into, didn't show up as he'd expected…
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The first official guest on FBOB is none other than our very own EP, Bridget Kelly! While discussing how Charles and Shireen's paths crossed w/BK, Charles poses the question, 'do you know who you are'? They started out as fans of the music and now that they're friends, wanted to dive a little deeper into BK's origin story. Growing up in NYC, music …
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Byke like they never left! Charles and Shireen return for season 2 after an exciting year, full of wonderful changes. They start with a thank you to the audience (both real friends and fans of the show) for pressing them about returning to the mics. Charles then brings us up to speed on his professional adjustments. Having been no stranger to layof…
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Join us in this new episode of the "Love Is... Podcast" as we celebrate the brilliant talent and creativity of Patrick Cloud. From his humble beginnings as a struggling rapper to becoming one of the brightest stars in the world of content creation, Patrick Cloud's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born on September 2, 1989, in Bear Creek, Alas…
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In this compelling episode of the Love Is... Podcast, we discuss the complex topic of Toxic Love with multi-talented actor , Carey. From his Detroit roots to his meteoric rise as a social media titan on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, Carey has captivated audiences with his unique blend of outrageous facial expressions and smooth come…
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In this captivating episode of the "Love Is... Podcast," we dive into the multifaceted world of entertainment with the dynamic guest, Juhahn Jones. Hailing from Prince Georges County, Maryland, Juhahn's journey from aspiring entertainer to acclaimed actor and social media influencer is nothing short of inspiring. Having graced the screens of HBO's …
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Join us in this illuminating episode of the Love Is... Podcast as we delve into the captivating world of visual storytelling with acclaimed director and photographer, Taj Stansberry. From his humble beginnings in Oakland to crafting iconic music videos for global sensations like Rihanna, J Lo, and Usher, Taj's journey embodies the essence of passio…
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Join us on a artistic episode of Love Is... Podcast as we delve into the vibrant world of music with the incomparable Jae Murphy. Jae Murphy, an international tour/nightclub DJ, executive music producer, songwriter, and actor, takes us on a journey from #HowardToHollywood, sharing his inspiring story of pursuing his musical dreams after graduating …
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Welcome to another enchanting episode of the Love Is... Podcast! In this captivating conversation, we embark on a musical odyssey with none other than Erick the Architect, the artist, visionary, awarded producer, pianist, rapper and so much more. The world is loving his new released singles (us included) and we’re excited for the release of his ful…
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Welcome to Love Is... Podcast where we delve deep into the profound intersection of love, faith, and the divine. In this enlightening episode, join us on a spiritual journey as we explore the transformative power of God with the extraordinary Teresa Celeste, widely known as Teresa Topnotch. Teresa, a multifaceted talent hailing from Atlanta, has ca…
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Welcome to a special episode of the Love Is... Podcast, where we're diving into the hilarious world of teamwork and collaboration with the one and only Bigg Jah! Join us as we explore the dynamics of working together, building strong connections, and achieving success through laughter. In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented comedian, …
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In this episode of the Love Is... Podcast, join the charismatic comedian Tony Baker as we delve into the captivating realms of honesty and transparency within relationships. Brace yourself for an uproarious and insightful conversation that explores the importance of open communication, vulnerability, and the liberating power of being true to onesel…
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Welcome to a special episode of "The Love Is... Podcast," where we dive deep into the heart of self-love. In this episode, we're unpacking the profound and transformative journey of cultivating a deep and unconditional love for oneself. Join Ayona & Aarin, your guides on this empowering exploration, as we explore some of the various dimensions of s…
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Welcome to the Love Is... Podcast, where we dive deep into an open conversation with the 'Legendary' Earthquake, a maestro of humor who has left audiences in stitches for decades. In this special episode, Earthquake shares his unique perspective on love, relationships, and the absurdities of life, weaving together hilarious anecdotes and thought-pr…
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You are listening to Love Is… We are your hosts Ayona & Aarin discussing various topics and scenarios including growth, healing, joy, peace, relations and true love. We enjoy diving deep into open conversations to see how we can learn and evolve, as we aim to enlighten, inspire and empower. We believe love is the only real thing, and that is the ul…
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We finally made it to episode 10! Shireen talks about being nervous during the first episode compared to now, and Charles says they're officially podcasters after 10 episodes. Shireen and Charles are both super excited to be at the end of season one, especially just in time for a very busy summer. CJ is about to graduate kindergarten and Carter is …
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Charles and Shireen kick off ep 9 by laughing about the comments and feedback from previous episodes. Charles points out that some of their subscribers believe Shireen has displayed red flags, and that its a topic the two have never discussed before. Charles says that Shireen had some yellow flags early on when they were just friends and he was wat…
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Do you know your partner's love languages? Charles and Shireen deep dive into their different preferences in this episode. Charles states that he'll be keeping his shades on the entire episode, to usher in R&B HouseParty energy. With summer approaching, Charles schedule is getting hectic. Shireen describes how tough it is to manage the house and he…
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The money convo continues in episode 7, as Shireen and Charles show up in matching drip (unplanned, somehow). Both admit that podcasting isn't as easy as it looks, but that they're loving the support and feedback from the audience. Charles is still upset that Shireen kept all her money movements a secret while he was sweating, trying to figure out …
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Charles starts off admitting he didn't know the lyrics to 'Poison' by Bel Biv Devoe until he met Shireen, and now it plays at R&B HouseParty. The couple is prepping/planning around each other's schedules, since summer is on the way and now Charles' mother has moved out and their in-house childcare is no more! Shireen is back in the thick of work, w…
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Patience is a virtue! Charles and Shireen kick off episode 5 talking about delayed gratification. Charles has been curating events celebrating community and women, but none of it has been on his time. Shireen said this is a season of tests for Charles, she believes God wants to see how Charles will do trusting other people to take the lead(0:42-2:4…
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Focusing on yourself is tough to do with a spouse and kids, but this week the Kuykendolls unpack what that means for them. Shireen and Charles discuss whats coming up on their schedules; bachelorette and influencer trips, mixing work/play. Before the kids, Shireen was active and outside! So much so that Charles was known as "Shireen's boyfriend"(0:…
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Episode 3 is heavy! The couple share that weight is a sensitive subject, both have fluctuated in size over the past 11 years. Charles is back in the gym and encourages Shireen to keep up, despite prefering her more full bodied than skinny (1:55-3:58). Charles has a goal weight in mind, but he's gone beyond that number. He was born big, struggled wi…
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This week, Charles and Shireen dive right in to the latest adjustment in their household; Carter (baby #2) is here and maternity leave/paternity leave are inn full effect! Charles is back in his R&B HouseParty bag now that he's on paternity leave, and Shireen talks about going back to work from home after 5mo with the baby. She says she can get dis…
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In their very first episode, Charles and Shireen introduce themselves to the audience walk them through how long it has taken to conceive this podcast. Since participating in the 'Black Love' TV series and having their second baby last year, life has been life-ing! (1:20-1:45) Shireen admits to getting in her own way and Charles encourages her to s…
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Summer is near and the devil is busy! We have just entered a crazy break up season of your favorite celebrity couples. Jae Murphy and Mark "Mogul" Jackson have an emergency fireside chat to unpack the heaviness and severity of real life scenarios for dating anybody in this millennial generation. This emergency episode was recorded for motivational …
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Now that the world is slowly opening back up and the global pandemic is coming to a close, Jae Murphy & Mark "Mogul" Jackson speak on current and recent events that have all affected us while trying to resurface to our own personal levels of normalcy. During Women's History month, both hosts also highlight a successful, entrepreneurial woman and he…
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Coming up on the anniversary of living in a global pandemic, Jae Murphy & Mark "Mogul" Jackson speak on the newly adjusted lifestyle for millennials and creatives as the generational gap shifts into a new way of thinking and living. During Women's History month, both hosts also highlight two successful, entrepreneurial women and their career paths …
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