Who Should Initiate, Plan, or Pay? Modern Dating Power Struggles Explained with The Cork Bros

Dating Like a Queen, Intentional Dating & Knowing Your Worth with Queen

This week on Situationships, we’re joined by Queen — author, singer, and career coach — for a powerful conversation on intentional dating, self-worth, and navigating love in the era of situationships. We unpack the growing tension between intentional dating and situationships culture, and ask the real question: do situationships exist because people don’t want relationships… or because they just don’t want one with you? From undefined connections to people keeping their options open, we dive into why commitment feels harder to come by and what it actually means to date with intention. Queen shares her perspective on what it looks like to date like a queen in real life — from knowing your worth and setting standards, to walking away from chemistry that lacks consistency. We also get into timing in love, emotional availability, and whether people are truly afraid of commitment… or just afraid of choosing. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris #situationshipspod #moderndating #relationships #dating #selfworth #intentionaldating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Too Busy for Love? Balancing Ambition, Timing, & Priorities in Relationships with Troop Brand

On S2E5 of Situationships Pod, we’re joined by Troop Brand - multi-genre artist, Trap Sushi trendsetter, and ATLAnime architect - for a conversation on love, ambition, and what it really means to balance relationships while building your life. In a world where everyone is focused on leveling up - careers, brands, and creative projects - we unpack the question: are people truly too busy for relationships, or just prioritizing differently? From ambition vs. availability to whether partners should feel like support systems or competition, we dive into the realities of dating while building something meaningful. Troop also shares insight into his creative journey - from his new single 109 Locust Street to blending music, anime, and culture through experiences like Trap Sushi and ATL Anime Fest - and how relationships and real-life experiences influence his work. Plus, we get into our game “Smooth Operator or Hopeless Romantic” where we break down dating scenarios and decide what’s real love… and what’s just good game. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @troopbrand #situationshipspod #trapsushi #atlanimefest #troopbrand #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing? Vulnerability, Visibility, & Modern Love with Kareemah Muhammad

We sit down with Kareemah Muhammad - artist, creative storyteller, documentary filmmaker, and founder of RareMaven Media - for a real conversation on love, visibility, and what it means to be in a relationship in today’s social media era. We unpack the question the internet can’t seem to stop asking: is having a boyfriend embarrassing? From relationships being side-eyed online to people downplaying or hiding their partners, we explore when love stopped feeling aspirational - and why vulnerability in dating feels harder than ever. Kareemah also shares her perspective as a creative and founder - from building RareMaven Media to supporting Black women in creative spaces - and how purpose, ambition, and emotional well-being all play a role in choosing the right partner. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @kareemahthevoice #situationshipspod #embarrassing #relationships #dating #creatives #blackwomencreatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Public Breakups, Crossfading Relationships, & Building Confidence with Dr. Shupier Jones

This week on Situationships, we sit down with author, hairstylist, and fashion designer Shupier Jones for a real conversation about navigating breakups, confidence, and dating in the public eye. Together we unpack the complexities of relationships when everyone is watching - from public breakups and friend groups feeling forced to choose sides, to the growing trend of “crossfading” relationships where one connection blends directly into the next. Shupier also shares insight on rebuilding confidence, taking the time to truly learn yourself, and how showing up boldly - whether through fashion, personal style, or self-expression - can play a powerful role in reclaiming your confidence in dating. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guest: @justshupier #situationshipspod #moderndating #author #designer #hairstylist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Who Should Initiate, Plan, or Pay? Modern Dating Power Struggles Explained with The Cork Bros

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Situationships Podcast, we sit down with the Cork Bros - Atlanta-based filmmakers, photographers, and creative storytellers entering a bold new era with original vertical dramas and documentaries. Dating today feels flipped. Traditional roles are blurring, expectations are colliding, and nobody seems sure who’s supposed to do what anymore. So we brought in the guys for a real, unfiltered perspective. We get into: - “Bare minimum” vs. “princess treatment” vs. “prince treatment” - Love languages and reciprocity - Why some men want to be pursued and some women feel pressure to lead - Effort, energy, and power dynamics — who initiates, plans, and pays today? The Cork Bros also share their journey from event filmmaking to betting on themselves as creators of emotionally driven vertical storytelling, including their upcoming project Mama’s House. Plus, we put everyone on the spot with our game “Who’s Supposed to Do That?” If you’ve ever wondered why modern dating feels confusing — or political instead of personal — this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in for honest male perspective, creative insight, and real talk about love in 2026. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guests: @thecorkbros #situationshipspod #moderndating #AtlantaCreators #verticaldrama #blacklove #millennialdating #genzdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]