Good women are not broken — they’re exhausted.

In this powerful first solo episode of 2026, I reflect on the biggest relationship lessons from 2025 conversations and reveals why so many high-achieving Black women are struggling in love — despite doing everything “right.”

From childhood trauma and generational wounds to dating over 40, cheating culture, delusional love, and the impact of media on modern relationships, this episode breaks down the real patterns keeping women stuck — and what healing, accountability, and discernment actually look like moving forward.

This is not a gender war.

This is not about blaming women or excusing men.

This is about restoring emotional safety, clarity, and hope in love.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why good women keep attracting emotionally unavailable men

• How trauma and conditioning shape dating choices

• Why femininity struggles in unsafe relationships

• The truth about dating over 40

• Why cheating and revenge culture won’t heal heartbreak

• How to stop confusing chemistry with compatibility

• What Smart Love stands for in 2026

If you’re a woman who is successful in life but frustrated in Love — this conversation was made for you.

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In this Smart Love Indie Series episode, we dive into the powerful intersections of mental health and cinema. Join the cast of the film "Reflections" as we explore how storytelling can illuminate the journey of healing and personal growth.

Featuring special guests Lady Marocha, Xpensive, and Michael Payne Jr, we explore how films like "Reflections" shine a light on the healing journey. Hear our personal stories of growth, the struggles we’ve faced, and how embracing mental health conversations can lead to true love and self-reflection.

We share insights and personal experiences on mental health awareness in the Black and Brown community, and discuss how films like "Reflections" inspire us to reflect, grow, and love more deeply.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes like this!

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Hollywood often depicts Black love as dysfunctional, dramatic, or doomed. As a filmmaker, King Wesley explains how indie creators can reclaim the narrative — showing Black love as powerful, healthy, layered, and real. This is Smart Love at its core: learning from experience, rewriting the story, and building better relationships on and off the screen.

Get ready for a powerful episode of the Smart Love Indie Series as LaDonna sits down with King Wesley — Detroit-raised actor, producer, and star of indie hits like No Strings, Karma, A Good Man, and The Price of Love. In this deep-dive conversation, King Wesley opens up about love, marriage, filmmaking, success, and the real impact of Hollywood’s toxic narrative of Black love.

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