<![CDATA[Unexpected Lover Girls]]>We met in college through the same sorority, but it wasn’t just sisterhood that bonded us—it was the deep connection we found in one another. On the surface, we’re confident, fearless, and unapologetic women. But beneath it all? We’re true lover girls at heart.

From flooding the group chat with real-time relationship updates to unpacking our raw, unfiltered thoughts on love, Unexpected Lover Girls is our invitation for you to step inside our conversations. We talk dating, relationships, heartbreak, growth, and everything in between—honestly, vulnerably, and without pretending to have it all figured out. This is love, discussed responsibly, through the lens of women who are still learning, loving, and becoming.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 14:46:05 GMTThu, 29 Jan 2026 04:05:03 GMT60Unexpected Lover Girls<p>We met in college through the same sorority, but it wasn’t just sisterhood that bonded us—it was the deep connection we found in one another. On the surface, we’re confident, fearless, and unapologetic women. But beneath it all? We’re true lover girls at heart.</p><p>From flooding the group chat with real-time relationship updates to unpacking our raw, unfiltered thoughts on love, <i>Unexpected Lover Girls</i> is our invitation for you to step inside our conversations. We talk dating, relationships, heartbreak, growth, and everything in between—honestly, vulnerably, and without pretending to have it all figured out. This is love, discussed responsibly, through the lens of women who are still learning, loving, and becoming.</p>episodicUnexpected Lover Girlsulgpodcast146@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Press 15 to Escape the Velvet Ditch]]>In Press 15 to Escape the Velvet Ditch, we get into intentionality—what it looks like, what it doesn’t, and why we are choosing to be intentionally single right now.

]]>0ca244f9-e135-4e03-bce7-c8a3ed620e1eWed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 15 to Escape the Velvet Ditch</i>, we get into intentionality—what it looks like, what it doesn’t, and why we are choosing to be intentionally single right now. </p>yes00:47:2315Press 15 to Escape the Velvet Ditchfull<![CDATA[Press 14 to Say It With Your Chest]]>In Press 14 to Say It With Your Chest, we get into communication—starting with being honest with yourself first. We unpack those outdated ideas men subscribe to when it comes to communication, women as verbal processors, and why avoiding conversations doesn't make issues disappear. Because letting things sit too long doesn't make you mature… it just makes it messier.

]]>b830c145-4561-4dbe-8ea8-3ea2b0639c31Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 14 to Say It With Your Chest</i>, we get into communication—starting with being honest with yourself first. We unpack those outdated ideas men subscribe to when it comes to communication, women as verbal processors, and why avoiding conversations doesn't make issues disappear. Because letting things sit too long doesn't make you mature… it just makes it messier.</p>yes01:00:2214Press 14 to Say It With Your Chestfull<![CDATA[Press 13 for Lover Girl Limits]]>In Press 13 for Lover Girl Limits, we get clear on the difference between boundaries and non-negotiables—and why one bends and the other absolutely does not. We talk respect, self-sufficiency, self-love, trust, safety, and communication as the bare minimum, not bonus features. And when it comes to men wanting what’s done in the dark to stay there? Baby… everything comes to light—and as women, we don’t just find it, we carry it.

]]>7aeaf725-0a62-4253-9298-70da1c53ddbeWed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 13 for Lover Girl Limits</i>, we get clear on the difference between boundaries and non-negotiables—and why one bends and the other absolutely does not. We talk respect, self-sufficiency, self-love, trust, safety, and communication as the bare minimum, not bonus features. And when it comes to men wanting what’s done in the dark to stay there? Baby… everything comes to light—and as women, we don’t just find it, we carry it.</p>yes01:06:3813Press 13 for Lover Girl Limitsfull<![CDATA[Press 12 for ULG Tales: The Good, The Bad & The Ghetto ]]>In Press 12 for ULG Tales: The Good, The Bad & The Ghetto, we’re telling the truth about our dating histories— no filters. From sweet moments to straight-up ghetto experiences, we unpack what it’s really been giving and why the streets feel a little… bleak. And to our mamas? Don’t rush us on them grandbabies—because honey, it might be a while.

]]>13ecde0c-9af1-48c2-98c6-871048daee5cWed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 12 for ULG Tales: The Good, The Bad &amp; The Ghetto</i>, we’re telling the truth about our dating histories— no filters. From sweet moments to straight-up ghetto experiences, we unpack what it’s really been giving and why the streets feel a little… bleak. And to our mamas? Don’t rush us on them grandbabies—because honey, it might be a while. </p>yes01:27:3112Press 12 for ULG Tales: The Good, The Bad & The Ghetto full<![CDATA[Press 11 for Love & Lease Agreements]]>In Press 11 for Love & Lease Agreements, we get into living with your partner and whether moving in before a ring is really the move. Your ULGs have been there, done that, got the t-shirt—but at this stage, we talking commitment, not just convenience. For the lovers and friends, we break down why a formal meeting is a must before signing a lease—expectations, roles, all of it—because baby, don’t let roommate problems turn into relationship problems. Like Latto said… it’s business.

]]>4ff8dd11-7397-4001-a36b-8ce17b2f86c5Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 11 for Love &amp; Lease Agreements</i>, we get into living with your partner and whether moving in before a ring is really the move. Your ULGs have been there, done that, got the t-shirt—but at this stage, we talking commitment, not just convenience. For the lovers and friends, we break down why a formal meeting is a must before signing a lease—expectations, roles, all of it—because baby, don’t let roommate problems turn into relationship problems. Like Latto said… it’s business.</p>yes00:43:4111Press 11 for Love & Lease Agreementsfull<![CDATA[Press 10 for the Age of Courtship]]>In Press 10 for the Age of Courtship to Modern Courting, we get into age gaps, cougars, and what “grown” really looks like in today’s dating scene. We talk the difference between being a wife and a partner and how some men want traditional wives while showing up with very modern, undefined intentions. Because if you asking what I bring to the table but still figuring it out as you go… baby, that’s not leadership—that’s vibes.

]]>bf513a5e-5054-4f27-aecb-ee9d96c58b77Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:10 GMT<p>In <i>Press 10 for the Age of Courtship to Modern Courting</i>, we get into age gaps, cougars, and what “grown” really looks like in today’s dating scene. We talk the difference between being a wife and a partner and how some men want traditional wives while showing up with very modern, undefined intentions. Because if you asking what I bring to the table but still figuring it out as you go… baby, that’s not leadership—that’s vibes.</p>yes00:39:5310Press 10 for the Age of Courtshipfull<![CDATA[Press 9 to Shake the Devil Off Pt. 2]]>In Press 9 to Shake the Devil Pt. 2, we’re taking jealousy a little deeper—into relationships, family, and everything in between. We talk men being jealous of other men (yes, it happens), the quiet tension that can show up in mother-daughter and sibling dynamics, and what it looks like to face those wounds head-on. Because healing ain’t always pretty, but sometimes you gotta call a thing a thing—and decide if peace is really possible.

]]>42b4b265-73da-4452-9626-44a1857c2ddeThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 9 to Shake the Devil Pt. 2</i>, we’re taking jealousy a little deeper—into relationships, family, and everything in between. We talk men being jealous of other men (yes, it happens), the quiet tension that can show up in mother-daughter and sibling dynamics, and what it looks like to face those wounds head-on. Because healing ain’t always pretty, but sometimes you gotta call a thing a thing—and decide if peace is really possible.</p>no01:04:579Press 9 to Shake the Devil Off Pt. 2full<![CDATA[Press 8 to Shake the Devil Off]]>In Press 8 to Shake the Devil Off, we’re talking jealousy—yes, that little spirit that be showing up in your relationships and your friendships. We get into how experiencing jealousy as kids shaped (or didn’t shape) who we are in love today, and whether a little jealousy adds flavor or just brings confusion. Because too much and you gon’ have to rebuke that spirit in the name of the Lord.

]]>24958329-db18-425a-a1ae-0ceada9f49c2Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 8 to Shake the Devil Off</i>, we’re talking jealousy—yes, that little spirit that be showing up in your relationships <i>and</i> your friendships. We get into how experiencing jealousy as kids shaped (or didn’t shape) who we are in love today, and whether a little jealousy adds flavor or just brings confusion. Because too much and you gon’ have to rebuke that spirit in the name of the Lord.</p>no00:48:488Press 8 to Shake the Devil Offfull<![CDATA[Press 7 for the Best of Both Worlds]]>In Press 7 for the Best of Both Worlds, we get into whether men and women can really be just friends—or if somebody, somewhere, is quietly doing the most. We talk navigating friendships with straight men versus queer men, the boundaries, the vibes, and what makes each dynamic feel safe (or a little… suspicious). Because not every “bestie” is harmless, and not every friendship needs a question mark—but baby, discernment is key.

]]>7c48ce7c-f73e-406e-8d37-b3fdad300962Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 7 for the Best of Both Worlds</i>, we get into whether men and women can really be just friends—or if somebody, somewhere, is quietly doing the most. We talk navigating friendships with straight men versus queer men, the boundaries, the vibes, and what makes each dynamic feel safe (or a little… suspicious). Because not every “bestie” is harmless, and not every friendship needs a question mark—but baby, discernment is key.</p>no00:49:187Press 7 for the Best of Both Worldsfull<![CDATA[Press 6 for the Spectrum of Friendship]]>In Press 6 for the Spectrum of Friendship, we get into the realities of making and maintaining friendships as grown ass women. From high-maintenance vs. low-maintenance friends to the intentionality it takes to build real community, we talk about putting people in the right buckets and honoring the different depths of friendship. Because when it comes to sisterhood, everybody can’t sit in the same seat pookie.

]]>02b94bb3-444d-4c23-b040-1e44e86f31bfWed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 6 for the Spectrum of Friendship</i>, we get into the realities of making and maintaining friendships as grown ass women. From high-maintenance vs. low-maintenance friends to the intentionality it takes to build real community, we talk about putting people in the right buckets and honoring the different depths of friendship. Because when it comes to sisterhood, everybody can’t sit in the same seat pookie.</p>yes01:03:236Press 6 for the Spectrum of Friendshipfull<![CDATA[Press 5 for the Art of Romance]]>In The Art of Romance, we’re really asking… when did courting become corny? When did effort start getting side-eyed? Are men too lazy to court now… or have women made it so easy that men don’t feel like they have to? Is this a generational shift, a confidence issue, or just society watering down romance? But seriously, where has the romance gone?

]]>5dac2bd3-eeff-4c68-8394-9ea494f56e6dWed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>The Art of Romance</i>, we’re really asking… when did courting become corny? When did effort start getting side-eyed? Are men too lazy to court now… or have women made it so easy that men don’t feel like they have to? Is this a generational shift, a confidence issue, or just society watering down romance? But seriously, where has the romance gone?</p>yes01:05:105Press 5 for the Art of Romancefull<![CDATA[Press 4 to Find the Yearn]]>In Press 4 to Find the Yearn, we get into how to tell if a man actually likes you—or just likes access to you. We break down pursuit vs. reciprocation, why effort shouldn’t feel confusing, and the real-life signs that separate genuine interest from convenient attention. Because if you have to decode it, baby… the yearn might not be there.

]]>2be16776-0722-4946-9e21-46effb21ba21Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press 4 to Find the Yearn</i>, we get into how to tell if a man actually likes you—or just likes access to you. We break down pursuit vs. reciprocation, why effort shouldn’t feel confusing, and the real-life signs that separate genuine interest from convenient attention. Because if you have to decode it, baby… the yearn might not be there.</p>yes00:57:214Press 4 to Find the Yearnfull<![CDATA[Press 3 to Heal Unapologetically]]>In Press 3 to Heal Unapologetically, we unpack the blurred lines between closure and access by asking the question: can you really be friends with your ex or is that just unhealed access in disguise?

]]>ff3282fa-c22f-4f43-b475-63f14304d912Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>In Press 3 to Heal Unapologetically, we unpack the blurred lines between closure and access by asking the question: can you really be friends with your ex or is that just unhealed access in disguise?</p>yes00:44:513Press 3 to Heal Unapologeticallyfull<![CDATA[Press 2 to Submit with Sense]]>In this episode, we get into the real dynamics of partnership—what it looks like when a man is truly a support to his woman and how everyone benefits when that balance is in place. We unpack the price of masculinity, the pressure men carry, and what it actually takes for a woman to feel safe enough to submit. It’s honest, layered, and rooted in the kind of love that requires responsibility on both sides.

]]>7521bcb5-f7b4-417c-8b67-391ef3620c61Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we get into the real dynamics of partnership—what it looks like when a man is truly a support to his woman and how everyone benefits when that balance is in place. We unpack the price of masculinity, the pressure men carry, and what it actually takes for a woman to feel safe enough to submit. It’s honest, layered, and rooted in the kind of love that requires responsibility on both sides.</p>yes00:56:382Press 2 to Submit with Sensefull<![CDATA[Press 1 to Love Yourself, Responsibly]]>In Press One to Love Yourself, Responsibly, we unpack the heartbreak-to-self-love pipeline and how being loved properly really shifts a woman’s aura. We talk words of affirmation versus tough love, why surface-level praise isn’t the same as being truly seen, and what real relationships actually require.

]]>33da69c2-3ca2-4d71-93e3-65d07df1249eSat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>In <i>Press One to Love Yourself, Responsibly</i>, we unpack the heartbreak-to-self-love pipeline and how being loved properly really shifts a woman’s aura. We talk words of affirmation versus tough love, why surface-level praise isn’t the same as being truly seen, and what real relationships actually require.</p>yes00:50:311Press 1 to Love Yourself, Responsiblyfull<![CDATA[Press 0 to Meet the Unexpected Lover Girls]]>In this trailer episode, we break down what Unexpected Lover Girls is all about. Think dating stories, relationship lessons, and unapologetic lover girl energy. Soft, honest, and a little unhinged—just like the group chat.

]]>3efe8729-9bd5-4470-adce-c30851e52066Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>In this trailer episode, we break down what Unexpected Lover Girls is all about. Think dating stories, relationship lessons, and unapologetic lover girl energy. Soft, honest, and a little unhinged—just like the group chat.</p>no00:02:16Press 0 to Meet the Unexpected Lover Girlstrailer