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For Better Or Best Podcast

For Better Or Best Podcast

By: Charles and Shireen Kuykendoll
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Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.2023 Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Everybody's A Scammer Part II (The Road To Closing)

    Everybody's A Scammer Part II (The Road To Closing)
    Dec 17 2025
    It's our Shaq/Scottie Pippen episode y'all! This week the Beloveds needed to keep spilling the tea about the chaotic blessings of their big move, sharing how much transparency and patience was required both at the bank and driving the streets in Houston. 00:02:17 – Kuykendolls recall their most stressful season while moving. 00:04:25 – Triple financial strain: From Airbnb rent, old mortgage, and new house costs. 00:05:02 – Exhausting daily school commutes highlight the unsustainable setup. 00:06:27 – Shireen's birthday wish: forget the party, just sell the house. 00:07:31 – The cash buyer’s funds never materialize, leaving them stuck in limbo. 00:10:32 – Shireen’s corporate job/credit secures loan when Charles’s business income disqualifies him. 00:19:36 – Breakthrough: A local Houston lender offers a bank statement loan, restoring hope. 00:23:43 – Multiple low appraisals force tough negotiations and transparency with friends. 00:25:53 – The family finally moves in; kids are thriving, Mama Tina is settled, the vision for their 40s affirmed. 00:27:47 – A rental solution emerges just in time, preventing double mortgage payments. 00:30:08 – Reflection: This Houston era brings relief, new opportunities, and entrepreneurial energy. 00:31:24 – Houston praised for affordability and generational wealth potential compared to LA. 00:32:25 – Downsides: Houston drivers and road rage frustrations. 00:33:50 – Anecdote: Shireen's first cracked windshield from trucks in fast lane. 00:34:35 – Fashion differences: Houston’s stricter dress codes vs. LA’s laid‑back, homeless chic vibes. 00:36:41 – Food comparison: Houston’s diverse, flavorful scene far surpasses LA’s (sorry to our LA friends😂) 00:37:21 – Houston cost of living perks: cheap gas, bigger homes, better quality of life. 00:38:07 – Career reflections: centralized travel, bookings and business connections are still strong in LA, despite them leaving. 00:38:46 – A good friend reminds them they still own their LA house — future possibilities remain open. 00:39:00 – Now comes the excitement for Houston adventures, gratitude, and promise of a new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Everybody's A Scammer (Broke Beloved)

    Everybody's A Scammer (Broke Beloved)
    Dec 10 2025
    We're back! Season 4 opens with a healthy dose of chaos and comedy: Essence Fest highs, a big move to Houston, scammy movers, bird invasions, trap house apartments, and finally a realtor’s offer. Episode 33 is a rollercoaster of "broke" dreams and big laughs. 00:20 – Season 4 kicks off live from Houston ; Charles and Shireen make their grand entrance, joking about budgets, brokenness, and the glow-up energy of recording in Texas. 02:00 – Essence Fest recap + the big move reveal ; They rewind to summer adventures ...Essence Fest, Cannes - before dropping the cliffhanger: leaving LA behind for Houston. 03:42 – Shireen goes fully remote - Houston becomes home; Shireen shares how her employer supported her transition to remote work, making the Houston dream possible. 05:07 – Carter’s birthday + moving chaos; Between signing house papers and funneling every dollar into the build, Carter’s birthday party gets downsized to cake and a pool splash. 06:10 – The Porter Ranch house sale that never happened ; Charles reveals his “sell high, buy low” scheme — equity dreams, Airbnb plans, and an AP watch wish list — all dashed when the house wouldn’t sell. 07:00 – Movers, scams, and firing on the spot ; The couple recounts the moving company drama: bait-and-switch tactics, surprise fees, and Shireen firing the crew mid-job. 12:40 – The $5K surprise fee meltdown ; A heated showdown over cubic feet and hidden costs — Shireen unleashes a legendary curse-word symphony before negotiating directly with Jorge’s team. 18:20 – Bird flies into the house mid-move ; As movers pack, a bird invades the home, leading to a chaotic chase with boxes and high ceilings — symbolic of the madness of moving. 20:30 – Houston arrival + hotel drama ; After self-financing upgrades and draining savings, they land in Houston only to face car damage and shady lodging. 23:01 – Trap house apartment fiasco; The “Landing” rental looks polished online but feels like Training Day in person — sketchy vibes, broken gates, shirtless neighbors, and a dead water bug in the tub. 27:14 – Realtor calls with an offer ; Just as doubts creep in, their realtor delivers a potential buyer’s offer — a moment of relief and validation that the move might actually work out. 32:00 – Reflection + setting up Houston life ; The episode closes with laughter, exhaustion, and perspective: from scams and setbacks to resilience and new beginnings, they embrace Houston as home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
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