Episode 21: AJ + Nailah
The Colemans sit down with The Johnsons in Dallas, TX to discuss their story. From a by chance encounter meeting each other at the gym while going through tough transitional times in their lives, to discussing marriage two weeks into knowing each other! They also discuss the importance of keeping their marriage fun and fit, as well as go over some of the sacrifices made to get to where they are now.
Episode 20: Jazmine + DJ
The Colemans sit down with The Williams in Dallas, TX to discuss their story. From childhood crushes across state lines to college to moving to a new place to start their marriage. The Williams let us in on some of the ups and downs of their relationship and how faith and communications has allowed them to love each other more and more each day.
Episode 19: Putting In The Work
The Colemans welcome everybody back from their break filling everyone in on their going ons over the past couple months. They discuss how their individual growth lead to some discomfort and how they had to work together to grow as one.
Episode 18: Season 1 Wrap Up
On episode 18 of Ode to Black Love Podcast the Colemans highlight some of their favorite moments and stories from season 1.
Episode 17: Indacia + Quintin
On Episode 17 The Colemans welcome on the Travis' (Quintin & Indacia) to share their origin story. Unconventional and unlikely are two ways to describe the Travis' story, from two people from totally different part of the country meeting meeting on a US Naval Destroyer ship all the way in Hawaii. Listen and find out of the two navigated multiple deployments and also different relocations all while getting married and birthing children.
Episode 16: Father’s Day Episode
On Episode 16 of Ode to Black Love Podcast four black men sit down to have an unfiltered discussion about life and the responsibilities of raising a family.
Episode 15: Theresa & Daz
On Episode 15 of Ode to Black Love Podcast The Coleman’s welcome on Theresa and Daz to share their Love Story. From a spades table table in college to living out of their car following pre ordained plans from the most high. During their journey they’ve have endured the loss of a child and have used that tragedy to reach out and touch others through programs and speaking.
Episode 14: Danyel + Ryan
On Episode 14 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Colemans welcome on The Shirley’s to share their love story. During their time, they share how they both felt each others energy at a family Christmas Party 18 years ago, and knew they needed to be in each others like one way or another. From innocent friends to a cross country drive to get married in Vegas the Shirley’s speak on how they’ve managed to stay connected through all of life’s changes.
Episode 13: Checking In
On Episode 13 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Coleman’s take a moment to step away from their busy schedule to check in with each other.
Episode 12: Jazsmyn + Brandon
On Episode 12 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Colemans welcome on the Coutrier's (Jazsmyn & Brandon) to share their love story. During this episode The Coutriers walk us from their high school escapades, to how they became a strong family of four. During those middle years they discussed the struggles of having a teen pregnancy, getting married at a young age, and also the tribulations of losing close ones. They also touch on how their relationship balance has allowed Jazsmyn to grow into the entrepreneur she didn't always know she could be.
Episode 11: Mother’s Day Special
On this mini-sode Leck brings on her friend Carmen and they sit down with their mom in honor of Mother’s Day. We decided to keep this episode fun and light but still heart felt and warm. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 10: Miranda + Melvin
On Episode 9 & 10 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Colemans welcome on The Harris' ( Miranda & Melvin) to share their love story. Their story was so good we had to break it up into two episodes. On Part 1 they walk us through the early years together meeting in high school, becoming best friends and dating while Melvin attended 7 different colleges. The couple chronicles the highs and lows of learning to stand on their own two feet, treading water financially and spiritually to grow and advance their lives together.
Episode 09: Miranda + Melvin
On Episode 9 & 10 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Colemans welcome on The Harris' ( Miranda & Melvin) to share their love story. Their story was so good we had to break it up into two episodes. On Part 1 they walk us through the early years together meeting in high school, becoming best friends and dating while Melvin attended 7 different colleges. The couple chronicles the highs and lows of learning to stand on their own two feet, treading water financially and spiritually to grow and advance their lives together.
Episode 08: Felicia + Andre
On Episode 8 of Ode to Black Love Podcast, The Colemans welcome on the "Big" Colemans! This week we welcome on our parents Felicia & Andre Coleman to share their triumphs and tribulations over their 20+ year relationship. The couples showcase their growth from Felicia openly welcoming Andre's young son, and all the ups and downs from raising 4 kids together. They also touched on their communication methods and how they were able to navigate pivotal moments in their relationship.
Episode 07: Cameron + Avery
On episode 7 of Ode to Black Love Podcast the Coleman’s virtually welcome on the Cruise’s to share their love story. During this episode the Cruises walk us through how their individual growth has helped them build a health marriage. From high school school sweethearts, living down the road from each other, toughing out a long distance relationship, to having a dream wedding building a life together in Texas.
Episode 06: Carmen + Xavier
On episode 6 of Ode to Black Love The Colemans sat down with the McClish's (Carmen and Xavier) to discuss their love story, and they did not hold back! From trips back and forth to the see each other while in college, surprise blowup kiddie pools, to getting married and welcoming a beautiful baby girl during a pandemic the two have managed to stay strong and connected through it all.
Episode 05: Crazy First 48 hours
On episode 5 of Ode to Black Love, The Colemans tell the listeners the story of their first week married. This story includes their CRAZY wedding night as well as their honeymoon to Mexico in which Geramey ends up getting sick for a few days.
Episode 04: DeChantal + Darrius
On episode 4 of Ode to Black Love, The Colemans welcome on The Brysons (DeChantal + Darrius) to share the progression of their love story, and how they have always known they were meant to be together even when they were apart.
Episode 03: Mariah + Trael
On episode 3 of Ode to Black Love, The Colemans welcome on The Colberts (Mariah + Trael) to tell their love story and how their bond has continued to grow stronger through 10+ years of dating.
Episode 02: Tion + Chris
On episode two of Ode to Black Love the Coleman’s welcome on the McCains (Tion + Chris) to discuss how they’ve navigated their lives together.