So What Now? with Carla and Dex – Details, episodes & analysis

In this week’s episode of So What Now, Carla and Dex dive into the tricky topic of whether it’s ever okay to air intimate details of past relationships, discussing the drama surrounding Royce Reed and Dwight Howard’s public feud.

The love theme continues with a deep dive into iconic black love stories from classic films. Carla and Dex go head-to-head over Love and Basketball. While Carla believes it’s one of the greatest love stories, Dex argues that Monica might’ve “settled” for her man. The conversation also touches on other beloved films like Poetic Justice and Boomerang, exploring the highs and lows of love and the lessons we take from them.

To wrap things up, they bring some much-needed levity with a feel-good of the week: Reality TV. In a world full of stress, there’s nothing like escaping into the absurd drama of the rich and famous. From ridiculous fights to jaw-dropping moments, we are reminded to laugh at the unseriousness of it all.

Tune in for laughs, heated debates, and of course, a little dose of reality!

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It’s officially the month of LOVE, and in this episode Carla and Dex dive into some most infamous love stories—from the drama-filled relationship of Kirk and Rasheda to Cleopatra and Marc Anthony’s empire-shattering romance. They explore what happens when love becomes larger than life and, in some cases, leads to downfall.

But it’s not all about toxic love flames! With Valentine’s Day approaching, the duo discusses how to romanticize your own life, especially when it feels like everyone else is celebrating a relationship. Carla and Dex share why it’s important to cultivate your own sense of joy, adventure, and self-love, and not wait for a partner to check off those life experiences.

Plus, to set the mood for the season, they’ve curated a special Valentine’s Day playlist. Each of them shares 5 songs that best capture the essence of love and relationships. Whether you're single or taken, these tracks will have you feeling all the love!

Tune in for a mix of history, self-love advice, and some seriously good tunes.

SWN Valentine's Day Playlist

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In this lively episode of The So What Now Podcast, Carla and Dex tackle everything from neighborhood drama to the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood. Carla shares her escalating battle with the local "cat lady," sparking a hilarious yet relatable discussion about boundaries and suburban chaos. 

Meanwhile, the duo dives into mom guilt—whether it’s Carla juggling life with a toddler and a grown daughter or Dex navigating communication in a long distance relationship with her daughter.

With raw honesty and a touch of humor, the hosts reflect on burnout, personal growth, and finding unexpected joys (like crafting and ginger beer). 

It’s a heartwarming reminder that life’s challenges may leave us wondering, “So what now?”—but with the right mindset, a good laugh, and maybe a glue gun, we’ll get through it together.

4 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

💡 Mom Guilt is Real (and Never Ends): Carla and Dex open up about their personal experiences with mom guilt, whether it’s raising a toddler or navigating life as an empty nester, and how they’re learning to let go of unrealistic expectations.

🔥 Burnout Isn’t Just Work-Related: Dex shares her journey of uncovering the deeper layers of life burnout while Carla offers insights on creating boundaries and finding joy amidst chaos.

🌱 Parenting Evolves, So Should We: From toddler meltdowns to adult children’s independence, the duo reflects on how their parenting styles have changed and how they’re redefining what it means to be a “good mom.”

🎉 Finding Joy in the Small Things: Whether it’s crafting, cooking, or just sipping ginger beer, Carla and Dex discuss how leaning into simple joys helps them recharge and stay grounded.

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This week Carla is joined by a couple of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in Orlando, Michelle Welch & Jena Melhberg.

These friends could not stop laughing as they discussed the latest Ray J and Princess mess, their journeys as self made entrepreneurs, and why they don’t like the phrase “women empowerment”! 

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Twitter: @carlawilmaris

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This week Carla is getting a man’s perspective on fatherhood! She is joined by Lil’ Shawn her cohost on FLY Morning Wakeup Show. Join them as they discuss the challenges of being single parents, why vasectomies are on the rise, and when is “getting on your feet” no longer a valid excuse. 

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This Carla discusses how too much positivity can be toxic and, the hurricane she experienced before the actual storm. The question of “hoe-ing” in the mom group is also posed by Paola, and she shares why she was horny and scared in D.C.!

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This week, Carla discusses how being nice can get you in all the right places, her almost run-in with the law, and why the most expensive gifts have the lowest value.

This is a story of resilience, hard work, faith, and obedience. Carla this weeks tells her story from 2015 being fired from her finance to being hired to be the female voice of her city in the SAME BUILDING!!!! 

Carla has been single for 6 months and she says she’s ready for dating and is even in the apps that the girls are using nowadays. This week Carla with Paola go over their current dating situations and it looks like carla has bae’s in every area code.