Tookes Takes

BRAVO: Real Housewives of Atlanta Is BACK!

65: I finally caught up on Bravo, spiraled over BBL culture, survived the most exhausting six weeks of my life, and somehow became a certified Yoga Sculpt instructor. Plus, birthday emotions, BRAVO Housewives, manifestation, and why I almost gave up. Topics Discussed: → Real Housewives of Atlanta recap → Real Housewives of Rhode Island reactions → K. Michelle on RHOA → BBL culture, Black women + beauty standards On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:48 - Real Housewives of Atlanta  → 00:05:19 - BBLs + Beauty Standards  → 00:08:33 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Shamea → 00:14:05 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island  → 00:18:48 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Rulla + Brian → 00:21:43 - Yoga Teacher Training  → 00:25:33 - Impactful Class + Believing In Yourself!  → 00:29:31 - Dream BIG!  Further Listening: → TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage [https://youtu.be/0a-kXDsBplk] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Summer House Drama, Colorado + A Van Gogh Life Lesson

64: I just came back from Colorado and somehow ended up deep in Bravo drama, TLC’s crumbling relationships, and a fondue experience I’m still recovering from. Between Summer House, BRAVO/TLC, and my own existential spiral, this episode is basically me unpacking everything I watched, felt, and questioned this week. Topics Discussed: → Denver vs Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods reaction → Van Gogh Immersive Experience → Humane Society gala → Summer House reunion → Jenn Fessler and Wes Wilson rumors → BRAVO reunion On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:16 - The Legendary Embassy Suites Omelet Story → 00:06:16 - Taking the Bustang to Colorado Springs & Meeting Bandit → 00:08:08 - Fondue Night Disaster: “The Fondue Was a Fond-Don’t” → 00:11:11 - Visiting Garden of the Gods & Falling in Love with Colorado → 00:14:46 - Humane Society Gala, Dating Talk & “Gala vs Gay Organization” → 00:17:37 - Summer House Drama: Wes Wilson, Jen Fessler & Reunion Tea → 00:21:30 - Vincent Van Gogh, Creativity & Tookes’ Inspirational Takeaway Show links: → TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage [https://youtu.be/0a-kXDsBplk] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage

63: I’m talking dating burnout, TLC tell-alls, Bravo obsessions, birthday manifestations, and why I might honestly consider a lavender marriage. Plus, my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Ladies of London, and why my heart is “ajar” but my mind is officially closed. Topics Discussed: → TLC Tell-Alls + Why Shaun Robinson Isn’t Connecting With Fans→ Why I’m Exhausted By Modern Dating + Dating Apps→ BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Rhode Island Recap→ Would I Ever Consider A Lavender Marriage?→ Cher, Taurus Season, + Birthday Manifestations On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction + Cher → 00:03:41 - 90 Day Fiance  → 00:07:58 - Manifesting This Taurus Season  → 00:11:41 - Gay Clubbing, Chumps, + Shane Douglas → 00:13:48 - Importance of Improv  → 00:14:54 - Lavender Marriages → 00:17:35 - Straight Brothers  → 00:19:38 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island → 00:23:41 - Engage Your Core!  → 00:28:15 - Ladies Of London → 00:33:43 - Tookes Takeaway: Keep Dancing! Show links: → BRAVO: I Met the Housewives, Summer House Clowns + RHORI [https://youtu.be/g4aMjgvPtVM] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BRAVO: I Met the Housewives, Summer House Clowns + RHORI

62: I finally watched The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and I have THOUGHTS… from the breakout stars to the mess already spiraling out of control. Then I get into the chaos of Summer House, the men who are absolutely not okay, and why I’m officially done lowering my standards. Plus, I ended up at a last-minute Beverly Hills event surrounded by Housewives, celeb sightings, and some wild behind-the-scenes moments I can’t unsee. Topics Discussed: → First thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island → Favorite cast members and early standouts → Sugar baby dynamics and relationship hot takes → Marriage drama + cheating on RHORI → Beverly Hills event recap + celebrity sightings → Behind-the-scenes Bravo world observations → Summer House + disappointing men → Dating in 2026, standards, and self-worth On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:00 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island  → 00:04:18 - RHORI: Break Out Stars  → 00:07:52 - Sugar Baby + Sugar Daddy?  → 00:10:33 - NO BROKIES  → 00:14:02 - That’s Not Her Mansion  → 00:19:25 - Cheating Scandal  → 00:21:42 - Real Housewives of Atlanta  → 00:25:25 - Meeting The Housewives  → 00:31:55 - Summer House  → 00:35:45 - Tookes Takeaway: coulrophobia Show links: → TLC: 90 Day Fiancé Couples Are Falling Apart [https://youtu.be/YfulhKXlqfk] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TLC: 90 Day Fiancé Couples Are Falling Apart

61: I’ve been moving at 90 miles an hour, from buying my dream car to flying to New York for a last-minute hosting gig, and I’m sharing everything.  Then we get into the 90 Day Fiancé season finale, because these couples are falling apart. Engagements ending, red flags everywhere, and a proposal that makes absolutely no sense. Plus, I talk about hitting 10K, navigating online criticism, stepping into my “yes” season, and why being open to connection might change everything. Topics Discussed: → 90 Day Fiancé Engagement Breakups Explained→ 90 Day Fiancé Tell-All Predictions And Drama→ Red Flags In 90 Day Fiancé Relationships→ Why 90 Day Fiancé Couples Split So Fast→ Most Shocking Moments 90 Day Fiancé Season On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Car Shopping Scams  → 00:08:08 - Yoga Studio + Jeff Lewis Live → 00:12:46 - Hitting 10kK → 00:16:20 - True Crime  → 00:22:14 - 90 Day Fiancé vs Bravo → 00:24:05 - 90 Day Fiancé: Broken Engagement  → 00:28:01 - 90 Day Fiancé: Feelings For His Ex?  → 00:30:59 - 90 Day Fiancé: Public Breakdown  → 00:34:29 - Tookes Takeaway: Just Be Open Further Listening: → BRAVO + TLC Unpacked: Dating Red Flags + Marriage Woes [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XZ41jzPOzI] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] 90 Day Fiancé recap, 90 Day Fiancé season finale, relationship red flags, reality TV recap podcast, car buying tips dealership negotiation, electric car Volkswagen ID4 review, trusting God testimony story, influencer growth 10k followers, entertainment industry hustle, hosting gigs New York, serial killer exhibit NYC, dating advice women, breakup engagement advice, toxic relationships signs, reality TV drama analysis, personal growth mindset, podcast storytelling lifestyle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]