Relationships, whether you’re in one or not, are a tough thing to navigate. Charla and Lauren have the bad date stories to prove it. Cultural critic and writer Demetria L. Lucas, who has spent plenty of time talking about love, sex and dating, joins in discussing how to mine relationships particularly as a black woman. This deeply personal conversation with Demetria centers on the social pressure to be in a relationship and what happens when things don’t turn out like you thought they would. You can find more about The SLBW at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theslbw/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theslbw/</a> Follow SLBW on Twitter and Instagram @theslbwFind Demetria on Twitter and Instagram @demetriallucas This episode is sponsored by Money Ha Ha podcast and HBO - A Black Lady Sketch Show.

5. Overcoming the Fear with Cleo King

Join close friends Charla Lauriston and Lauren Domino on their hunt for the ‘secrets’ that have helped black women flourish through the bullsh*t. They connect with guests over shared experiences by wading through everything from sex and self-care to rage and anxiety. Each conversation centers on creating a space for joy with some newfound besties while asking: how do the black women we admire stay incredibly phenomenal?