So What Now? with Carla and Dex

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EP 168: He Left Me For Dead, Bloodied, but I Still Loved Him - A Story of Survival Jan 09, 2023

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*TRIGGER WARNING* This week, Carla is back with a very special episode, she is joined by Ariel, a mom of five and domestic violence survivor. Join them as they discuss:

(7:50) How Domestic Violence is normalized in our culture

(17:34) Swallowing anger after being abused

(20:39) Why Ariel "kept getting pregnant" after the abuse started

(38:49) The job that almost cost Ariel her kids' lives

(01:09:11) Bible Verse: Romans 12:12

Guest Information

Instagram: @the_arielb

LinkTree: Ariel B.

Harbour House Orlando

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

EP 167: Meet The Team- Mentorship, Adding Value, and Why You're Only As Good As Your Team Jan 02, 2023

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EP 166: What I'm Leaving Behind in 2022 feat Dexty Dec 26, 2022

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On this last episode of the year we have an OG guest and Original host of Shit I'm 30, the one and only Dexty. Join them as they discuss

How Carla has the power of Life and Death coming out her tongue (7:01)

Ten things you should leave behind in 2022 (8:36)

How Dexty taught Carla how to set healthy boundaries (11:30)

Why Carla's therapist told her to smoke more weed (15:10)

Shame surrounding being a young mother (32:10)

Why Dexty needs to "chill tf out" in 2023 (37:56)

They answer listener letters (Send yours to askcarlawilmaris@gmail.com) (45:47)

Bible Verse - Proverbs 18:24 (58:30)

-Carla's Recommendations

You're Too Good To Feel This Bad:An Orthodox Approach to Living an Unorthodox Life - Nate Dallas

I'm Getting Ready- Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft. Nicki Minaj

EP 165: Origin Story, Exposed On Social Media, And I'm The Blue Check Now w/ Mandii B Dec 21, 2022

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Carla is back this week with a special guest. She is joined virtually by none other than Ms. Mandii B herself, join them as they discuss their journey as entrepreneurs through their friendship.

3:08 Carla and Mandii recap how they met as a bartender and bottle girl.

7:00 Compartmentalizing your friendships

9:00 How Mandii outed Carla on her blog and Carla thinks she's Meghan Markel

20:31 Mandii's pivot from bartender to accountant at a Big 4 firm to making her accounting salary in one tour

35:41 Carla gives Mandii her flowers after seeing Mandii go through a low point

Part Two COMING SOON

EP 164: Busy, Petty and Don't Come to Me As A Woman Dec 13, 2022

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Busy, Petty, and Don't Come to Me as a Woman

Carla is back after a crazy couple of weeks. Join her as she talks about

(2:10) Her first holiday season as a single woman

(3:55) How her support system got her through this time last year

(28:17) Do women spend money on men?

(40:32) Why 30 is too old to come to anyone "as a woman"

(54:09) Pastors are human too!

EP 163: Mean Girl Era, Sexual Curiosity, and Tupperware Parties Nov 28, 2022

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This week, Carla is again joined by a PWP favorite Krysta (@krysta.monet), founder of the tech startup Fem Speaking and Ivy's Garden.

Join them this week as they discuss, the Tulum Retreat and how we're expanding (1:00)

How Krysta started her journey of starting her apps (5:25)

Her struggle with fighting with people reporting her support group (6:56)

The demographic of people who enjoy Ivy's Garden (13:48)

What exactly is a Mean Girl Era (19:53)

They read listener letters and give advice (37:12)

Bible verse: Ecclesiastes 11:4 (53:43)

EP 162: Gratitude Is My Superpower Nov 21, 2022

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Gratitude Is My Superpower

Happy Monday! On today's episode, Carla is joined by her friend and criminal attorney Alisia Adamson Profit (@alisiaesq & @hawmlaw )

Join them as they discuss their journeys from standing on couches to Friday night bible study (3:35).
How a holiday could have ruined Alisia's marriage (11:11)
Practicing abstinence after marriage (20:10)
An attorney's opinion on Pre-Nups (22:53)
How Carla witnessed Alisia walking in her purpose (33:08)
They discuss Bible Verse Hebrews 12:11, and how discipline can be painful (39:16)

Prior Episodes Referenced '

#29 Brothel On An Army Base? Ft. James Smith Esq.

#154 New Job… Who's this (power of obedience)

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EP 161: Soft Life vs Hyper-Independence, Sassy Men, and Hinge Chronicles Nov 14, 2022

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This week Carla is joined by her friend and veteran Shit I'm 30 guest Krysta Monet (@krysta.monet), founder of the tech startup Fem Speaking and Ivy's Garden.

Join them as they discuss the Yvonne Orji standup special (3:54) regarding being a strong black woman.

They breakdown lyrics that brainwashed us as young adults (9:01)

They ask why as women we can't ask for help (15:30)

Carla is going on her second official Hinge Date (20:05)

Carla's horoscope brings up some mommy issues (24:16) Check out Episode 59 An Open Letter To Mommy Dearest for the backstory.

Carla reflects on how it feels to be single at 35 (31:51)

They answer advice and "WWCD?" letters (38:10)

This week's bible verse Mark 2:17 (52:35)

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Ep 160: After 35 I've Become A Total Introvert Plus 16 Personalities Nov 07, 2022

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This week Carla gives the full rundown of the Synergy Wellness Retreat in Tulum, Mexico, she and Paola discuss their personality traits, and why having an assistant can be cringy!

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EP 159: Hickeys, Blow Up Dolls, and IDC About Your 750k views Oct 31, 2022

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Happy Halloween! This week the sexy cat herself is back to discuss some halloween horror stories, scary things no one warns you about in your 30s, and why Carla plans on getting WILD at 50 PURRRR!

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