016 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 11: Runaway Dates, Healing Queens & Gay Red Flags

016 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 11: Runaway Dates, Healing Queens & Gay Red Flags

This SXSW episode of Do I IntimiDATE You is packed with wild stories and real talk about dating, self-awareness, and emotional growth. We get a story of a date who literally ran out of a restaurant mid-meal, sparking a conversation about class, character, and respect in dating. Others open up about leaving toxic relationships, doing the inner work, and learning to date themselves before finding love again. Experiences in the gay dating scene are explored, with insights on role reversal, red flags, and the importance of emotional intelligence. From runaway dates to self-reflection, this episode blends humor, honesty, and lessons on showing up for love — and for yourself.

015 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 10: Love Squares, Loyalty Tests & Pageant Queens Who Slay Corporate America 👑

In this jam-packed SXSW edition of Do I IntimiDATE You, host Michelle Walker gets into the wild, the wise, and the downright royal. First up, Richie spills about the time he accidentally got caught in a full-blown love square — yes, three best friends, one very confused guy, and a breakfast that turned into chaos. Then, Nas, a newly Austin-based Army vet, gets real about modern masculinity, communication breakdowns, and why “cheating accountability” is the new love language. Finally, Miss Washington D.C. 2025 for Miss Corporate America, brings elegance and power to the mic — talking women’s empowerment, leadership in tech, Reiki healing, and what it’s really like when men get intimidated by a queen with a crown and a company. From love triangles (and squares) to loyalty, leveling up, and lifting women higher — this SXSW episode proves confidence and compassion are the real flex.

014 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 9: Love Bombs, Red Flags, and Skipped Checks

In this SXSW edition of Do I IntimiDATE You, host Michelle Walker returns with another unfiltered round of real dating stories that’ll make you laugh, cringe, and question everything. First, Caitlin shares her whirlwind romance with a charming Italian that spiraled into a full-blown love-bombing nightmare—complete with a surprise wife, visa drama, and a restraining order. Then, a UK director gets candid about modern masculinity, the loss of traditional values, and how men can rediscover emotional maturity without losing their edge. Finally, a Colorado native drops a lighter but all-too-relatable tale about dating a guy who invited her out…and only paid for his own meal. It’s a raw, funny, and fearless look at the chaos of modern connection—from European love scams to dinner-date disasters. Because in 2025, dating isn’t just wild—it’s a survival skill.

013 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 8: When Exes Reappear, Chivalry Evolves, and Dating Gets Weird in Wildfire Season

In this SXSW edition of Do I IntimiDATE You, host Michelle Walker dives into unfiltered conversations with guests who prove that modern love is anything but predictable. From Nick’s rom-com-worthy run-in with his ex on a date, to Christian’s heartfelt reflection on emotional maturity and masculinity in modern relationships, to Polly’s wild story of escaping LA fires only to find herself in a house with a man claiming his “future wife isn’t born yet” — this episode has it all. Whether you’re navigating ghosting culture, redefining chivalry, or just laughing through the chaos, this one’s a reminder that real connection starts with authenticity, courage, and a healthy sense of humor.

012 Do I IntimiDATE You | SXSW 2025 | Ep 7: Modern Love, Self-Worth, and Dating Without Fear

In this SXSW edition of Do I IntimiDATE You, host Michelle Walker dives into unfiltered conversations about confidence, connection, and love in 2025. From skydiving first dates with fearless Frankie to Chelsea’s story of turning heartbreak into an 11-year marriage built on self-love, and Britt’s refreshing take on thriving solo—these stories prove that confidence comes in many forms. Whether you’re choosing yourself, choosing peace, or choosing to love out loud, this episode is a celebration of authenticity and empowerment in modern relationships!