MarKei Unfiltered

Holidays can feel very different when you’re building a life together.

In Episode 12 of MarKei Unfiltered, we have an honest conversation about couples and the holidays — how traditions change, how family expectations can create tension, how blended families navigate the season, and how grief reshapes what the holidays look like after loss.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Creating your own traditions as a couple

• Navigating family t...

Making friends as adults is already hard… but making friends as a couple? That’s a whole different level.

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered — where we keep it real, raw, and unfiltered, we’re joined by guest couple Caleb & Sophie to talk about the realness of finding couple friends in your 20s and 30s — especially while building Black love as millennials.

We get into:

• Why couple friendships feel like dating again

• “My fri...

We made it to Episode 10! 🎉

This milestone episode is all about reflection. The lessons we’ve learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and how this podcast has shaped our relationship, our mentality, and our voice.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Our favorite episode so far and why it hit so deep

✨ How podcasting together strengthened (and challenged) us

✨ The biggest lessons we’ve learned since Episode 1

✨ What we’ve discovered about co...

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we welcome our very first guest — my stepbrother Chris (CJ), who currently serves in the Air Force. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to balance love, duty, and family in the middle of life’s toughest transitions.

CJ opens up about:

• The realities of marriage while serving in the military.

• Navigating the pain and lessons of divorce.

• Co-parenting through challenges and victories.

• Fi...

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we open up about navigating life’s storms — from house setbacks and contractor drama to balancing kids, finances, and wedding planning. Life has been life-ing, and the challenges just keep coming.

But instead of letting the storms break us, we share how faith, patience, and real communication have helped us grow stronger together.

You’ll hear us talk about:

• How storms can either push you apart...

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we’re calling ourselves out — and maybe you too. Petty arguments, petty moves, petty silence — we break down the real-life levels of petty we’ve seen (and done) when beefing as a couple.

Where’s the line between harmless pettiness and crossing a line? How do you check yourself when you know you’re being childish — but it feels so good? And is petty always bad, or can it be funny if you both ...

What does it really mean to stay with someone who’s still healing? In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we dive deep into the heart work of being the partner who holds space, gives grace, and chooses love through the hard seasons. We share personal stories, red flags vs growing pains, healthy boundaries, and the emotional toll of staying when it’s easier to leave. Whether you’re the one healing or the one holding it down—this one’...

In this powerful and honest episode, we open up about the complex journey of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Whether it’s infidelity, broken promises, or emotional wounds, betrayal can shake the foundation of any relationship. We talk through our personal experiences and the lessons we’ve learned about accountability, forgiveness, and setting boundaries. Can trust ever be fully restored? What does healing look like—and how do you ...

In this real and unfiltered episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we’re talking all things co-parenting while dating. From the boundaries that must be in place to how baby mamas and baby daddies can affect your peace, we’re not holding anything back. We unpack the challenges, share our personal experiences, and offer insight on keeping relationships healthy — for you, your partner, and the kids. If you’ve ever asked, “How do you date someo...

Welcome back to MarKei Unfiltered! 🎙️ In Episode 3, Marissa and Keion get REAL about how social media impacts relationships—the good, the bad, and the downright complicated. From celebrating milestones online to navigating jealousy and insecurities, they’re diving deep into how social media can either strengthen your connection or create unnecessary drama.

✨ Big news alert—Marissa and Keion are officially ENGAGED! ✨ Tune in as they...

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, Marissa and Keion get candid about how their earliest experiences have influenced their views on love, relationships, and personal growth. Taking it back to childhood, they openly discuss the dynamics within their families, the impact of cultural influences, and the sometimes unrealistic relationship expectations they absorbed from media, friends, and society.

Join the conversation as they share...

In their very first episode, Marissa and Keion introduce MarKei Unfiltered, sharing their relationship journey—the laughs, lessons, and everything in between. Get to know their story, why they’re committed to having raw, unfiltered conversations, and how honest dialogue has shaped their love. Join them for a fun icebreaker and a deep dive into what “unfiltered” means to them, highlighting moments of vulnerability that strengthened ...