In this special episode of Together Real Bad, we’re sharing the full story behind our engagement. From the surprise proposal and emotional moments to the behind-the-scenes planning, family reactions, and early wedding conversations, this episode is a real-time reflection on love, partnership, and community. We talk through the day of the proposal, what each of us was thinking, how the surprise came together, and what it meant to be surrounded by people who love and support us. We also get into the reality of planning a wedding, deciding what kind of celebration feels right, and how this next chapter is already stretching us in beautiful ways. We’re also shouting out Black-owned businesses and sharing details about an upcoming Mother’s Day collaboration focused on mind, body, and soul care. If you’ve been rocking with Together Real Bad from the beginning, this is a full-circle episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode, we talk about: Our surprise engagement story What the proposal day felt like from both perspectives The emotional planning process behind the moment Family, friendship, and community support First thoughts on wedding planning Courthouse wedding vs. destination wedding ideas The beauty of being deeply known and loved A Black business spotlight and upcoming Mother’s Day event Black Business Spotlight: This episode also highlights a special upcoming Mother’s Day collaboration featuring: Akeelah and the Beads A massage therapist partnership Jem Junkies This experience is centered around a mind, body, and soul theme, with more details coming soon. Together Real Bad podcast, Black queer love podcast, lesbian relationship podcast, engagement story podcast, surprise proposal story, wedding planning podcast, Black love podcast, LGBTQ couple podcast, real relationship conversations, proposal story, engaged couple podcast, Chicago couple podcast, queer wedding talk, Black-owned business spotlight