Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.
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Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.
Everybody's A Scammer Part II (The Road To Closing)
For Better Or Best Podcast
41 minutes
3 weeks ago
Everybody's A Scammer Part II (The Road To Closing)
It's our Shaq/Scottie Pippen episode y'all! This week the Beloveds needed to keep spilling the tea about the chaotic blessings of their big move, sharing how much transparency and patience was required both at the bank and driving the streets in Houston.
00:02:17 – Kuykendolls recall their most stressful season while moving.
00:04:25 – Triple financial strain: From Airbnb rent, old mortgage, and new house costs.
00:05:02 – Exhausting daily school commutes highlight the unsustainable setup.
00:06:27 – Shireen's birthday wish: forget the party, just sell the house.
00:07:31 – The cash buyer’s funds never materialize, leaving them stuck in limbo.
00:10:32 – Shireen’s corporate job/credit secures loan when Charles’s business income disqualifies him.
00:19:36 – Breakthrough: A local Houston lender offers a bank statement loan, restoring hope.
00:23:43 – Multiple low appraisals force tough negotiations and transparency with friends.
00:25:53 – The family finally moves in; kids are thriving, Mama Tina is settled, the vision for their 40s affirmed.
00:27:47 – A rental solution emerges just in time, preventing double mortgage payments.
00:30:08 – Reflection: This Houston era brings relief, new opportunities, and entrepreneurial energy.
00:31:24 – Houston praised for affordability and generational wealth potential compared to LA.
00:32:25 – Downsides: Houston drivers and road rage frustrations.
00:33:50 – Anecdote: Shireen's first cracked windshield from trucks in fast lane.
00:34:35 – Fashion differences: Houston’s stricter dress codes vs. LA’s laid‑back, homeless chic vibes.
00:36:41 – Food comparison: Houston’s diverse, flavorful scene far surpasses LA’s (sorry to our LA friends😂)
00:37:21 – Houston cost of living perks: cheap gas, bigger homes, better quality of life.
00:38:07 – Career reflections: centralized travel, bookings and business connections are still strong in LA, despite them leaving.
00:38:46 – A good friend reminds them they still own their LA house — future possibilities remain open.
00:39:00 – Now comes the excitement for Houston adventures, gratitude, and promise of a new season.
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For Better Or Best Podcast
Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.
