How Do Some People Have the Audacity?

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This week’s episode is all about audacity. The audacity to speak your truth. The audacity to go after what your heart really wants—even if it’s messy, complicated, or unexpected.

Joining me is Shantelle Engelbrecht, who does exactly that. She’s the force behind Coloured Girls Rock, an incredible Facebook community that’s grown into something massive. It’s a space for the coloured community—men, women, kids—to share, support, and sometimes spill the wildest stories you’ve ever heard.

We talk about being bold, honest, and unafraid to want more. Because honestly, why deny what your heart wants? Why pretend you’re fine when you’re not? Sometimes, if you’re lucky—and just a little bit brave—you might even change your mind.

Let’s see where this one takes us.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Love, Dating and Chaos
00:08 The audacity to speak your truth
01:09 Challenges in dating within the Coloured community
02:59 Personal dating experiences and preferences
06:28 The five slot dating system
08:52 Hilarious and horrifying dating stories
17:04 Swimming dates and makeup
17:30 Tinder adventures in Cape Town
18:09 Dealing with online criticism
19:42 A memorable Tinder date
23:35 Dating preferences and red flags
27:07 Green flags and dating standards
29:06 Final thoughts on dating
31:22 Conclusion and podcast wrap-up
4 Jun English South Africa Relationships · Comedy

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