DRPS6E8 Episode 8 | Power & Partnership: Love, Legacy, and the Industry w/ Kilaa & Terrance "Cool Nutz" Scott | Dirty Roses Podcast
Get ready to be inspired! In this episode, Leigh LaRie and Nik B. welcome a real-life power couple and two of their dearest friends, Kilaa and Terrance “Cool Nutz” Scott. They open up about their beautiful and hard-won journey in love, life, and legacy.
Discover the surprising origin of their love story, from a friend's setup to a pivotal moment over Popeye's and a first date that took place at Chuck E. Cheese. Kilaa and Terrance share their secrets to navigating two demanding and different careers—Terrance as an international music icon and manager, and Kilaa as a healthcare guru and community advocate. They offer candid insights on balancing family life, handling conflict, and the importance of faith and patience in building a successful, long-lasting partnership.
Episode Highlights & Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro & Welcome with Kilaa & Terrance "Cool Nutz" Scott.
[00:02:00] The famous Luster’s hair story from Leigh's childhood.
[00:04:30] Leigh's hilarious first encounter with the "Cool Nutz" legend.
[00:09:00] The origin of their love story: Monique, MySpace, and a single-word message.
[00:15:00] The Popeye's call that won Terrance's heart.
[00:18:00] The Chuck E. Cheese date that showed Kilaa he was "the one".
[00:23:00] Navigating two demanding careers and the "ebb and flow" of support.
[00:28:00] Handling conflict and learning to argue as a couple with different upbringings.
[00:32:00] Kilaa's perspective on being a "celebrity wife" and sharing her husband with the world.
[00:37:00] Terrance on leveraging his platform to support Kilaa's mission for health equity.
[00:41:00] The truth about Kilaa's "Grammy-nominated" singing career.
[00:44:00] The craziest things Terrance has witnessed on the road: watching greatness happen.
[00:51:00] Terrance's journey from "Portland rapper" to a music industry icon.
[00:58:00] Their advice for couples: take "perfect" out of the equation.
[01:05:00] The foundational importance of faith, accountability, and grace.
[01:10:00] Thanking the guests & celebrating Kilaa's recent "Woman of Impact" award.
[01:15:00] Nebula 9 Vodka & Dirty Roses Podcast Updates.
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Guests: Kilaa Scott: Instagram: @KilaaScott
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