Dating in NYC: The Podcast

For episode 8 of True to Us Talks, we speak to Lala Garcia — a Seattle raised and Brooklyn living Adidas senior manager of digital publishing by day and DJ by night. Lala takes us through all things about her journey, being one of very few Filipino women in the industry, the importance of mentorship and much more. Lala can be found on socials here: IG, Twitter, Mixes. Lala can be contacted for mentorship via LinkedIn. If you are interested in applying or learning more about S.E.E.D. School, apply here.

For Episode 7 of True to Us Talks, I spoke to Chicago influencer, writer and media personality about how the Westside influenced her sense of style, how to buy sneakers as a newbie, her love of Patta, and much more. Follow Ticara here: @TicaraDevone Follow all things True to Us here: True to Us

For episode 6 of True to Us talks, we spoke to journalist and Jordan Brand copywriter, Maria Mora about her top picks for sneaker + collab of the year, her journey from blogging to copywriting, Stussy, and much more. Follow Maria + her work here: @bymariamora on socials. Shop True to Us: Truetous.store Follow True to Us on IG here: @True_To_Us

She's back... Maybe. It's been a full year since I've dropped a new episode and let's be honest, dating has sucked. Let's talk about what two years in pandemic dating has done and what I want out of 2022.

It's been a little over a year with TTU. Before we kicked off some end of year things, I wanted to take some time to share the good, the disheartening, and the "wtf do we do now?" moments I've had in my first year in the streetwear industry.

Was I the only one who had faith in the Whoring Twenties? For episode 69 of #DatinginNYCPod, I caught up with model and writer Yaminah Mayo about our (lack) of love lives, thrifting through old work, and dumpster diving. If you need a laugh, this one is for you.Shop our sponsor: Whether you've got a little quarantine boo or just working on that self love, make sure you checkout pjur.us for premium lubricants and use the code: DATINGNYC for 20% off your purchase.Follow our IG: @datinginnycpod

It's been a while, but 2020 was hard on your girl. After a little bit of reflection, it's just me, myself, and I being transparent as always about season 4 of #DatinginNYCPodShop our sponsor: Whether you've got a little quarantine boo or just working on that self love, make sure you checkout pjur.us for premium lubricants and use the code: DATINGNYC for 20% off your purchase.Follow our IG: @datinginnycpod

We speak alot about romance, dating, sex, and even mental health on this show. But, we rarely talk about sexual health! For episode 67, I've tapped a New York based doula, Jannelle Page, and a Brooklyn reproductive endocrinologist + infertility specialist, Dr. Tia Jackson- Bey, to breakdown the myths, misconceptions and flat out lies about fertility.Tia Jackson-Bey MD, MPH (@drtiajacksonbey) is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist, who helps to create families through fertility diagnostics, gynecologic surgery, fertility preservation (egg, sperm, and embryo freezing), and infertility treatments like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey can be booked in Brooklyn's RMA of New York here.Jannelle Page is a Harlem based doula currently in nursing school. She can be booked and consulted with through her email— sisterxsisterdoula@gmail.com Shop our sponsor: Whether you've got a little quarantine boo or just working on that self love, make sure you checkout pjur.us for premium lubricants and use the code: DATINGNYC for 20% off your purchase.Follow our IG: @datinginnycpod

It took three years to get a damn break up episode! For episode 66, I spoke to model and multi-hyphenate Brooklyn based creative Kendra Austin dealing with a breakup in quarantine, re-establishing  boundaries, grieving the ending of friendships and so much more.Follow Kendra on Tik Tok, IG, and Twitter at @Kendramorous!Whether you've got a little quarantine boo or just working on that self love, make sure you checkout pjur.us for premium lubricants and use the code: DATINGNYC for 20% off your purchase.

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at one point in their life.For a very special episode of Dating in NYC: The Podcast, I talked to two counselors about the rise in intimate partner violence since the quarantine, the many different types of abuse, how to identify if you or a loved one is in an abusive relationship and much more.. This episode is a little heavy.Here are some IPV resources to support:Peace over ViolenceSafety Net ProjectNational Network to End Domestic ViolenceTurn Around IncSteps to End Family ViolenceSafe HorizonDomestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

For episode four, I spoke to Brooklyn based designer Andie Enomoto about how moving on from her first brand opened her up to more opportunities in the design industry, what's its like designing for a men's brand, and much more. Follow or Shop Saturdays NYC here. Listen, comment, share, like and discuss all things True to Us on all streaming platforms!

YES! Dating in NYC:The Podcast is still a thing!For episode 64, I spoke to Boston native and The Daily Show producer, Christian, @thatboybanda about balancing your love life in the middle of a revolution, making time for vulnerability while protesting, and much more.Follow and Support Christian on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/thatboybanda/?hl=enWatch Christian's work on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Mon-Thursday at 11PM and on Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos on 8/13 at 8PM!Make sure you follow, comment, like, share, and subscribe to all things Dating in NYC: The Podcast!

YES! Dating in NYC:The Podcast is still a thing! For episode 64, I spoke to Boston native and The Daily Show producer, Christian, @thatboybanda about balancing your love life in the middle of a revolution, making time for vulnerability while protesting, and much more. Follow and Support Christian on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/thatboybanda/?hl=en Watch Christian's work on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Mon-Thursday at 11PM and on Adulting with Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos on 8/13 at 8PM! Make sure you follow, comment, like, share, and subscribe to all things Dating in NYC: The Podcast!

Streetwear and sneakers has always been a passion of mine that I've pushed to the back of my head thinking it was unrealistic due to accessible opportunities. Instead of waiting for an opportunity for my stories and others to be told, I made my own. For the first episode of True to Us Talks, I spoke to sneaker designer and strategist, Jazerai Allen-Lord and content producer Raven about how brands have shown up for the black community, the value of our dollar, putting too much faith in Virgil Albloh's and much more. Share using the hashtag #TruetoUs Support + Follow Jazerai here: Twitter @jazzyrae IG @nerdlikejazzy Support + Follow Raven here: Twitter/IG theglogoddess Support + Follow all things True to Us: @True_To_Us

Remember on our #JRDNepisode (ep 23.)back in 2018 where we talked about our love languages? Well, two years, a couple heartbreaks, and one pandemic later, we're back and alot has changed! We spoke to Olivia, Bri, Giselle, and Rosa about how Rona has forced our love languages to shift in all of our relationships, the importance of doing shadow work, how to not be romantically chaotic and much more. Make sure you follow, comment, like, share and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast using #datinginnycpod For FREE THERAPY please go to https://trybetterhelp.com/jourdan This episode's guests can be found an supported here: Giselle- (@gisellebuchanan on IG) www.gisellebuchanan.com Olivia - (@akaoliviajade/@ntflwr/@virtualcoworking) http://oliviajade.co/ Rosa- (@sexandempathy) https://www.blexapp.com/ Bri - (@madmilfybam on IG) www.birthritewell.com

We didn't think we'd have a new episode in a pandemic, but look at us! For this episode, #DatinginNYCPod vet, Devin and I chopped it up and answered your quarantine questions, tips on finding your pen pal in quarantine, how to virtually date and more! At this time more than ever, we need your support! Please make sure to listen, follow, comment, share, like and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast

Rona got us fucked up! Here's a mini episode for the wait! Instead of being in the studio, we're inside! So while we're working on our next episode, listen into part two of "Where Are They Now" feat. Brianne of season three's "But, It's My Body" and Tea of season two's "The Great Head Debate" You can support Bri on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/thischibilife/?hl=en You can support Tea on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/tahirahasha/?hl=en Now more than ever #DatinginNYCPod needs your support! So make sire you comment, share, like, listen to old episodes and subscribe!

For episode 60 of #DatinginNYCPod, we spoke to Jose (@MisterJROCKA) and Toya (@BringtheToysOut) about their inspiration behind their adult content curation, the rise of Only Fans, how they enforce their boundaries IRL and URL, and much more! You can SUPPORT them here! Jose: Onlyfans.com/DRFREAKBTTM IG/TWITTER- @MisterJROCKA @DRFREAKBTTM Toya: Onlyfans.com/yourfavoritetoy IG: @yourfavoritetoyy Twitter: @BringtheToysOut OUR FREE THERAPY OFFER: https://trybetterhelp.com/jourdan Please use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing with your homie/lover/friends!

We've had around 100 guests on #DatinginNYCPod over the past three years. And now? It's time we check in. For this mini episode, we talked to Kiara Sade ("This is Us") and Eric Ford (of F"or Chocolate Like Water") about their love lives, dating, self love, and their career. Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing with your homieloverfriends

Welcome to season four! For episode 57 of #DatinginNYCPod, we spoke to Brielle, Nigel, and sex educator Dena about orgasmless sex, masturbation, exploring new pleasure and much more! Follow and Support the podcast and our events on Eventbrite! Listen, Comment, Like, Share, and Subscribe using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod Follow Brielle on IG @Femlorddd and watch "Bathtime with Brielle" on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCmMDutyRTA) Follow Dena at @Denastix_larue Follow Nigel and listen to his music at @nigelraps

Dating in NYC: The Podcast isn't over! For this mini check-in, host Life with JRDN, is talking all things past, present, and FUTURE for season four of the show. Free Therapy: https://trybetterhelp.com/jourdan Good Eats: The Dinner Series: https://goodeatsthedinnerseries.eventbrite.com Make sure you follow, comment, like, share, subscribe and buy tickets using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod

Take a deep breath, do you know who you were 10 years ago? For episode 56, I spoke to photographer and marketing creative Brint and the founders of the brand Nappyhead Club, Rikki and Rachel about their love lives 10 years ago, setting boundaries, and what they're bringing into to 2020. Follow/Share/Like/Subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and on IG and FB @datinginnycpod #DatinginNYCPod For FREE THERAPY sign up on : www.trybetterhelp.com/jourdan

It's been a while...again! But, we're back for a mini mailbag episode. On episode 55, we talked about 80/20 relationships, seasonal depression, and what's next for year three of Dating in NYC: The Podcast. Listen, comment, share like, AND NOW download the episodes using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod

For episode 54 of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to three women about how grief impacts and changes your views on romance and dating, the importance of therapy, and how to ask for and receive the support you need. For those looking for therapy outlet, please checkout https://www.waleokerayi.com , www.healhaus.com, or https://psychcentral.com/resources For those looking for more info on Remy Rouge Arts + Culture Center in Brooklyn, follow @remyrougeculture on IG

Guess who's back on the prowl again? Right on time for cuffing season, I spoke to three women about using dating apps, how to feel safe taking it from URL to IRL, how bad Hinge sucks and much more! Use the code DATING20 to get 20% off of your purchase with Curvy Couture Intimates. Listen, Comment, Share, and Subscribe!

Guess who's back for season three! To kick off the season right, we're getting our finances in order. I spoke to author and motivational coach Miss T.N. King about how our childhood's impact our relationship with money, having traditional views on looking for a provider and much more. You can follow and support King here: linktr.ee/misstnking Make sure you follow, comment, and share using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod

On this week's episode of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to Jess, Lauren, and Raven about their preferences and expressing them, double standards, how they want to be approached and much more! Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod and #Podin when listening and sharing! Follow our Facebook and Instagram

We're back right on time for summer! For episode 50, I spoke to stylist and Brooklyn creative, Mecca and poet and author Joel about break-ups, closure, moving on and much more. This week's episode is sponsored by Fur. Get 15% off your purchase using the code: DATING15

In light of the attack on reproductive rights and essentially the beginning of the overturning of Roe v. Wade(happening in states like Ohio, Missouri, Georgia, and Alabama), four women share their stories about abortion, how these laws impact EVERYONE, consent, and much more. Please listen, comment, share, and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast on every streaming platform.

Sometimes, the post nut (or even date) clarity is too real. For episode 48 of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to three people about how their clarity manifests, how to be upfront in a decent* way and much more. *PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO* Share, comment, like and subscribe to #DatinginNYCPod on all streaming platforms!

It's spring break! While Dating in NYC: The Podcast is taking a mini hiatus for the month of April, listen in as I answer a few questions on getting back on the "scene" after a breakup, the best free to cheap spots to date in the city, and how I got banned on Twitter. Listen, Comment, Share, Subscribe using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod and follow us on IG and Facebook!

On this episode of #DatinginNYCPod, I talk to content creator Eric Jamahl and HIV criminalization advocate Robert Suttle about loving while living with HIV, the many stigmas they face within their own communities, how HIV impacts us in more ways than one and much more. For more info on HIV Criminalization and The Sero Project: http://www.seroproject.com/ Make sure you follow, comment, like, share and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast on all streaming platforms.

What's on your bucket list? For this episode of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to sex positive columnist, @PendaJai about being vanilla, adding some kink to more than your hair, being vocal and trying something new. Make sure to follow, comment, like and subscribe to #DatinginNYCPod on all streaming services. You can read Penda's column at Prohoe.blog

Hair, bare, and in between. For episode 44 of #DatinginNYCPOD, I spoke to three women about challenging the stereotypical ideas of femininity with their body hair, how it impacts their sex life, body shaming and much more. Share, Comment, Like + Subscribe to #DatinginNYCPod on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Radio FM, Facebook and everywhere you stream!

It's that season! Keeping up with tradition for the V-Day episode, I tapped Sabrielle and Kino of the new podcast @illrotic to talk threesomes— the rules, the insecurities, the play by play and much more! Make sure you follow, comment, like and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast on every platform!

For the third installment of The Body Issue, I spoke to people living with disabilities about their dating lives, the emotional support they need, and much more. To support the podcast: Please comment, like, share and subscribe using the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod and following our IG and FB page! For Merch: https://dating-in-nyc-the-merch.myshopify.com/

With all of the things happening in the music world this week, we wanted to kick off the first episode of 2019 with some positivity. I spoke to three native NYers about how they balance their love life and career in the music industry, the differences many rappers face, and much more. Listen to music from @LATASHA https://www.instagram.com/callmelatasha/ Listen to music from @MarlonCraft https://www.instagram.com/marloncraft/ Follow Gotham Kenny here: https://www.instagram.com/gothamkenny/

For a very special (and noisy, sorry!) 40th episode, I spoke to Tembe and Simone about the importance of being intentional with our words and loving, creating our own traditions, pieces of ourselves we're leaving in 2018 and much more! Sign up for Tembe's newsletter dedicated to WOC here: https://www.baddiebox.co/password Listen to Simone's podcast @BonnetsAndDurags

Holiday season in your 20s often brings up the inevitable question: "When are you settling down and getting married?" I spoke to content marketing manager and political maven, Lula about marriage, making sacrifices, converting and so much more. Subscribe to Lula's inspirational newsletter, iRunWithLula, here: eepurl.com/dPjwEn Make sure to comment, like, share and subscribe to #DatinginNYCPod on all platforms!

Sex work is one of the oldest and yet most criticized occupations to date. For this episode of Dating in NYC, I'm back in the studio to discuss the love lives and common misconceptions of(current and former)sex workers. This week's sponsor is @PSIMDOPE. For 20% off your next purchase use the code: DATINGINNYC on www.PSIMDOPE.bigcartel.com #DatinginNYCPod is officially on ALL streaming platforms - including Spotify

Before we close out 2018, I wanted to check in with everyone—including myself. Listen to this very special mini episode and reflect. I'll be back with a full episode next week.

For a very special episode of Dating in NYC Pod, I spoke to two queer men about their experiences with their sexuality, the definition of fluid, and breaking the stigmas that come with femininity and masculinity. Follow Eric & Jordon on IG at Ranger_Up and @Styledbyjordon. Use #DatinginNYCPod when sharing on socials!

Better late than never! I talked to #DatinginNYCPod alum, @CoryTownes about ghosting, familiarity, and growth. Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing on socials. Follow this episode's sponsor @KicksKegs on IG, Twitter, and Facebook.

It's officially Fall. The temperatures are dropping and so are the...standards? For this episode of #DatinginNYCPod, I spoke to Mouse Jones about being a "hobo-sexual," what it means to provide, and how to stay warm this winter. This week's episode was sponsored by @Kicks&kegs

Summer's coming to an end and cuffing season is right around the corner. For the first episode of season three, my girls Leeza Joneé and Niara Sterling talked about the importance of being intentional, ego, and of course cuffing during the cold! For more info on today's guests, head to www.lifewithjrdn.com Make sure to subscribe and use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing!

Summer's almost over and I've been doing alot of reflecting on what I want, need, and how I'm going to get that shit. What do you need? Are you getting it? Intro song: J.Robb's "Trash Mix Vol. 2"

Ya girl is back from London! Though I didn't get to do a full episode as planned, I wanted to share some of the things I saw while being in London! Follow the IGTV for more! @LifewithJRDN

For the last episode of season two, we got drunk and spoke about sexual liberation, women chipping in on condoms, and becoming a bowling ball. Did I mention we were drunk? Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Dating in NYC: The Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spoke and much more! Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod and #Podin while listening and sharing with a homie, lover, or friend.

Mental health matters. On this episode of Dating in NYC, I spoke to four guests about balancing mental health and dating, toxic relationships, and NOT becoming their partner's therapist and more. Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod and #Podin while sharing on socials. Like Dating in NYC on Facebook!

They say to never talk about religion or politics, so we did both. On this week's episode of Dating in NYC, I spoke to Noëlle about how her religion impacts her everyday, what growing up Catholic and Haitian taught her about relationships and more. Use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod when sharing!

Spring has finally sprung. There's pollen and love in the air — even if it's from a distance. I spoke to two women about the importance of trust and communication, understanding culture, and taking space in their long distance relationship. Like Dating in NYC Pod on Facebook and use the hashtag #DatinginNYCPod while sharing!