We're back again with another episode a week has passed and somehow a lot happened.

Dex has officially entered her white couch era (growth!), Carla shares a voice note from a friend that sparks conversation, and Dex is now claiming her title as a sports girly… to the point where she believes if she doesn't watch the game, her team will lose. Logic? Questionable. Commitment? Real.

With tax season right around the corner, Carla gives her annual reminder to stay alert and read your paperwork — because the scams are scamming. We also get into Venus Williams' five-day wedding, the Cam Newton interview with T.D. Jakes on the NXT Chapter podcast, and how T.D.'s words hit Carla with a much deeper message about purpose, presence, and cherishing the life you're living right now.

Plus, we debate a wild legal story out of Italy involving a restaurant promo video that allegedly exposed a man's affair. Does he have a case? And would he actually win?

A little light, a little deep — just how we like it.

WHAT WE GET INTO

• Dex's white couch era and what it says about growth
• A voice note that sparks reflection and conversation
• Becoming a "sports girly" and superstition logic
• Tax season is coming — don't get scammed, read your paperwork
• Venus Williams' five-day wedding
• Cam Newton x T.D. Jakes on the NXT Chapter podcast
• Messages about purpose, time, and being present
• The Italian restaurant promo lawsuit — does he have a case?

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Carla and Dex are officially back for the first episode of the new year and there's a lot to catch up on. After a brief stretch of audio-only episodes, the duo is back in the studio and back in their groove.

From holiday bar crawls and questionable screen time habits to life with Debo the cat, Disney adults, and everything that's unfolded behind the scenes, this episode feels like a much-needed reset. No heavy agenda, just real-life updates, laughs, and that familiar "okay… so what now?" energy.

Hit play, settle in, and welcome back — we missed you.

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It's holiday break, and Carla and Dex are closing out the year by looking back at the moments that mattered most. This week, they're counting down the biggest highlights of the year—and the So What Now? episodes you, our friends at home, couldn't stop listening to.

From unforgettable conversations to moments that had y'all texting the group chat, this episode is a celebration of what resonated, what sparked discussion, and what made this year of the show special.

So sit back, relax, and see if your favorite episode—or moment—made the cut.

The Christmas chaos is officially here , and Carla and Dex are back to process all of it. This week, they're hitting rewind on 2025—the highs, the flops, the moments that had us hopeful… and the ones that had us questioning everything.

Who really had the best year? Who struggled the most? And what did 2025 teach us about money, culture, work, and survival?

Then, it's eyes forward to 2026. With AI continuing to shake up jobs, creativity, and everyday life—and the economy feeling more unpredictable than ever—Carla and Dex talk through what's shifting, what's concerning, and how people can mentally prepare for what's next.

It's honest, and a tad chaotic!

• Embrace life's adventures without waiting for the perfect moment.
• Your presence is more valuable to your children than material gifts.
• You don't need permission to change your life.
• Grace is more important than comparison or resentment.
• Start your journey of self-discovery whenever you feel ready.
• Memories with friends and family are what truly matter.
• Joy can be found in simple, inexpensive experiences.
• It's okay to feel lost; returning to yourself is a journey.
• Motherhood requires grace and understanding, both for yourself and your children.
• You can always return to your purpose, no matter how far you've strayed.

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It's officially Christmas season, y'all Mariah Carey is defrosted, the Elf on the Shelf is stressing parents out, and Carla + Dex are back on the couch, hootin' and hollerin' about everything from holiday nostalgia to the realities of six-figure dating. This week, the girls dive into viral stats about women, money, marriage, and whether peace > partnership in 2025.

Carla breaks down the wild Samson & Delilah story during Bible Tea: The Most High Edition complete with betrayal, bad decisions, and holy haircuts gone wrong.

They also get into:
-The Tinder Swindler's tacky comeback
- Churches rolling out AI Jesus (???!)
-Why women who earn more choose stress-free solitude
-Holiday traditions, Black Santa, ornaments & all the Christmas chaos

If you like real conversation, messy stories, spiritual drama, and women being hilariously honest, this episode is IT.

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On this week's episode of So What Now?, Dex and I got honest about how the fall season can sneak up on your emotions and shift your whole vibe. I shared how getting outside, staying active, and even slipping in a little travel keeps the fall blues from knocking me off my game. We encouraged everyone to pick one short-term goal to finish by December and actually write the plan—because listen, accountability is peak grown-woman energy. And yes, I had to remind y'all that talking to a counselor or therapist is not a weakness; sometimes you need a professional to help you sort through the heavy stuff.

Then we moved into the deeper conversation: requiring respect from your parents as an adult. With the holidays coming up, some of us are about to be around family members we've been dodging all year—and suddenly the group chat ain't enough, you actually have to see them. Dex and I unpacked how to separate your parents' disapproval from your identity because their expectations do not define your worth. At the end of the day, you can't force anyone—parent or not—to change, but you absolutely can choose how you show up and respond.

Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, we wrapped the episode by talking about our upcoming Friendsgiving and how grateful we are for the community that loves us loud and loves us well.

Tune is this week for a discussion on celebrating friendship, growth, and the beauty of chosen family.

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