Dating in 2025 is a wild ride! From online dating disasters to the latest modern dating trends, this episode of Hold My Purse dives deep into the realities of dating apps and whether they’re setting us up for love or just playing games with our emotions. I’m sharing my worst online dating horror stories (yes, including a full-blown catfish encounter), unpacking the Bumble lawsuit and its shady algorithm tactics, and breaking down toxic dating behaviors like ghosting, love bombing, and why matchmaking services might be the new swipe right.

👀 Topics we’re getting into:
✅ The Bumble algorithm lawsuit—are dating apps keeping us single on purpose?
✅ The worst online dating scams and how to spot red flags in dating
✅ Ghosting & love bombing—why it happens and how to protect your peace
✅ Matchmaking services vs. dating apps—should you hire a matchmaker?
✅ The rise of soft dating, intentional dating, and emotional intelligence in dating
✅ How self-care and dating go hand in hand—because protecting your peace is a priority

💅 Aria Speaks: My favorite little co-host, Aria, is back! And this time, she’s sharing her latest obsession—press-on nails! She’s got opinions on colors, designs, and why they’re the ultimate self-care hack for girls on the go.

💬 Join the conversation! Drop your worst online dating experiences or tell me which dating trends you love (or hate) the most! DM me on Instagram at @HoldMyPursePodcast, or leave a comment.

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Welcome back, Self-Care Warriors! In this transformative episode of Hold My Purse, Rho dives deep into the world of yoni wellness and vaginal energy cleansing. Through heartfelt stories and insightful discussions, she explores how reconnecting with sacred feminine energy can help release negativity, reclaim personal power, and nurture the mind, body, and spirit.

In this episode:

• What is the Yoni? Understanding its sacred meaning as a source of creation and divine power.
• Breaking Societal Stigmas: Unlearning shame and embracing feminine energy.
• Rho’s Yoni Cleanse Story: A personal journey from bad energy to empowerment.
• Simple Reconnection Practices: Meditation, breathwork, yoni steaming, and cycle awareness.
• Empowerment Through Self-Love: Building a deeper, more intentional relationship with your body.

Plus, Rho’s granddaughter Aria shares her fearless adventures, reminding us to embrace life’s moments with courage.

Key Message:
Your yoni is a sacred portal of strength and harmony. It’s time to release societal expectations and reclaim your divine power.

Join the Conversation:
Have you explored yoni cleansing or other feminine wellness practices? Share your experiences with us!

Subscribe to Hold My Purse, leave a review, and share this episode to keep the conversation going.

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Remember—keep holding your purse and carry only what’s truly yours. Take care of you first.

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In this captivating episode of "Hold My Purse," host Rho engages with the remarkable Chandra Guinn, a DEIB practitioner with an inspiring journey in fostering equity and belonging. The episode delves into the nuanced distinctions between equity and inclusion and highlights the importance of belonging in any organization. Chandra brings her extensive experience to the table, discussing the essential role of history in understanding fairness and the myths surrounding meritocracy.

Throughout the discussion, Chandra illuminates how equity leads to the desired outcomes of diversity and inclusion. She provides insightful strategies for embedding equity within work environments, stressing the need to understand historical contexts, challenge inequality in the workplace, and leadership's pivotal role in initiating cultural change. The episode also touches on personal well-being, self-awareness, and healing, revealing how these aspects are foundational to achieving genuine diversity and inclusivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Equity is about fairness and justice, serving as the process to achieve diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding historical contexts is pivotal in addressing inequities and evolving organizational cultures.
• Leadership at all levels must model behaviors that foster equity and inclusion, linking them to organizational success.
• Individuals must engage in self-awareness and healing to effectively navigate and improve their work environments.
• True belonging arises when individuals feel respected and valued, not just included, in their organizations.

Aria shares her journey of earning money through Nielsen and how she’s making it happen!

About the Guest(s):

Chandra Guinn is a distinguished DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) practitioner and educator. With a rich background in advocating for equity and belonging, Chandra's career spans teaching in higher education and directing a cultural center at an elite higher education institution. Her profound work includes preparing young Black individuals for impactful societal roles and leading professional diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Resources:

• 1619 Project by Nicole Hannah Jones
• "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
• "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem
• "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" by Dr. Joy DeGruy
• "Emergent Strategy" by Adrienne Maree Brown
• "Trauma Stewardship" by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky with Connie Burk
• "Waymakers" by Tara J. Frank

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