Dressed To Confess

42. Toxic Confessions & Dating Chaos… Red Flags, Mind Games & Messy Energy ft Jazz

Welcome back to Dressed to Confess. This week, we’re getting into dating chaos, toxic behaviours, and real confessions. We react to submissions in our Confession Hotline (excellent work or nasty work? 😭) and play Smash, Pass or Block, breaking down red flags, personality types, and messy dating patterns. From going back to exes to entertaining people for attention — nothing is off limits. 🎧 A funny, honest, and unfiltered conversation about modern dating and the choices we don’t always admit to. Follow us: Rey Styles - @reystyless Jazz Brown - @tajorn Also available on YouTube!

41. From Uni Chaos to Real Life… Money, Identity & Growing Up ft Jazz

Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — where honesty meets real life. This week, it’s just us — reflecting on how far we’ve come. We revisit our university years, from first-year chaos to second-year growth, unpacking friendships, living situations, and the romantic and sexual experiences that shaped us. Then we fast forward to now — navigating financial independence, the cost of living in the UK, and the reality that being broke can feel like a full-time job. We also open up about our career journeys, what fulfilment really looks like, and share our coming out stories — exploring how our identities have evolved over time. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, reflective conversation about growth, money, identity, and figuring life out as you go. Follow us on social media: Rey Styles (Host) - @reystyless Jazz Brown (Co-Host) - @tajorn This Podcast Is Also Available On YouTube!

40. Beyond The Clothes: Identity, Masculinity & Creative Truths ft Bayo (Orange Culture)

Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — where honesty meets real life. This week, we’re joined by fashion designer and creative director Adebayo Oke-Lawal, founder of Orange Culture, for a conversation about identity, creativity, and self-expression beyond the clothes we wear. Bayo opens up about building a fashion brand rooted in emotion and storytelling, redefining masculinity through style, and trusting destiny while creating a path entirely his own. From creative process and personal growth to internet culture, relationships, and life away from the spotlight — this episode blends fashion, vulnerability, and plenty of real talk. 🎧 Tune in for an honest conversation about style, purpose, and wearing your truth. Follow us: @theorangenerd @orangecultureng (guest), @reystyless @dressedtoconfess (host)

39. The Cost of Being Creative (Identity, Theatre & Emotional Labour) ft Emmanuel Akwafo

🎙️ Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — the podcast where honesty meets real life. In this episode, we’re joined by actor, writer, producer, and creative powerhouse Emmanuel Akwafo for a conversation that goes far beyond theatre. From creativity and identity to burnout and emotional storytelling, Emmanuel opens up about what it really means to create work that is honest, vulnerable, and deeply personal. We talk about his journey through the UK theatre world, including the cultural impact of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, and how telling powerful stories night after night can shape both the artist and the person behind the performance. Emmanuel also shares what led him to start No Name Creatives, stepping into creative control, and the realities of building space for bold voices in the industry. Then… we get personal 😳 We dive into love bombing, hookup culture, burnout, and the emotional truths creatives don’t always talk about — leading to raw, reflective moments and plenty of laughter along the way. If you love deep conversations, creative insight, honest storytelling, and unfiltered discussions about identity, growth, and purpose, this episode is for you. 👇 In this episode: * The emotional side of creativity and playwriting * The impact of telling heavy stories on stage * Identity, vulnerability, and artistic expression * Building your own opportunities in the creative industry * Burnout, balance, and knowing when to reset * Love bombing & modern dating culture 🎧 Listen, reflect, and confess with us. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly honest conversations. 💬 Comment below: What does creativity mean to YOU? Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @eman.akwafo (guest)

38. 2025 Broke Us… Here’s What We Learned (Goals for 2026 + Dark Truth Questions) ft Jazz

🎙️ Welcome back to Dressed to Confess — the podcast where honesty meets real life. In this episode, we sit down as best friends to reflect on the ups and downs of 2025, the lessons that shaped us, and the moments that nearly broke us. We talk openly about growth, mistakes, friendship, and self-reflection, before setting our goals and intentions for 2026. Then… things take a turn 😳 We ask each other spicy and dark truth questions that push us out of our comfort zones and lead to some of our most raw, unfiltered conversations yet. If you love deep talks, honest podcasts, friendship dynamics, personal growth, and real conversations, this episode is for you. 👇 In this episode: • Reflecting on the highs & lows of 2025 • Lessons we learned the hard way • Our goals and mindset for 2026 • Friendship truths we’ve never shared publicly • Spicy & dark truth questions you weren’t ready for 🎧 Listen, reflect, and confess with us. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly honest conversations. 💬 Comment below: What did 2025 teach YOU? Follow us on social media: @reystyless (host), @tajorn (co-host)