In this special episode of Together Real Bad, we’re sharing the full story behind our engagement. From the surprise proposal and emotional moments to the behind-the-scenes planning, family reactions, and early wedding conversations, this episode is a real-time reflection on love, partnership, and community.

We talk through the day of the proposal, what each of us was thinking, how the surprise came together, and what it meant to be surrounded by people who love and support us. We also get into the reality of planning a wedding, deciding what kind of celebration feels right, and how this next chapter is already stretching us in beautiful ways.

We’re also shouting out Black-owned businesses and sharing details about an upcoming Mother’s Day collaboration focused on mind, body, and soul care.

If you’ve been rocking with Together Real Bad from the beginning, this is a full-circle episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, we talk about:

Our surprise engagement story What the proposal day felt like from both perspectives The emotional planning process behind the moment Family, friendship, and community support First thoughts on wedding planning Courthouse wedding vs. destination wedding ideas The beauty of being deeply known and loved A Black business spotlight and upcoming Mother’s Day event

Black Business Spotlight: This episode also highlights a special upcoming Mother’s Day collaboration featuring:

Akeelah and the Beads A massage therapist partnership Jem Junkies

This experience is centered around a mind, body, and soul theme, with more details coming soon.

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In part two of 21 Questions Reloaded Part 2, we keep the conversation going and dig into what it really means to be seen in a relationship while also living life in public. We talk about the reality of being human, how people can misunderstand a relationship based on short clips or small moments, and why grace matters when you are looking at someone else’s life from the outside.

We also get into business, travel, and what it feels like to build something together. From our Milwaukee pop-up to seeing people show up for grillz and tooth gems, this episode reflects on how rewarding it is to create experiences that make people feel good and leave confident.

Later, we get into one of our classic differences as a couple: how we experience movies and storytelling in completely different ways. We talk about supporting beginner filmmakers, reacting to films differently, and the funny little tensions that come with having two strong personalities in one relationship.

At its core, this episode is about connection. It is about being honest, giving each other grace, laughing through differences, and making sure intimacy does not get lost in the middle of busy schedules and everyday life.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why people should be careful judging relationships from clips alone The importance of grace and perspective in love Our Milwaukee pop-up experience and what it meant for Jem Junkies The joy of seeing customers get excited about their grillz and tooth gems Creative differences in how we watch and critique films Humor, tension, and honesty in our relationship dynamic Why intimacy and connection still need intention in a busy life

If this episode speaks to you, send it to someone who understands that relationships are about more than chemistry. They are also about patience, perspective, growth, and continuing to choose each other in real life.

We didn’t record this week due to a hectic weekend and the launch of our new business. Sorry for the break.

We’ll be back with a brand new episode next week. Until then, y’all be smooth.