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info_outlineIn this powerful episode of the Talk Les Show, host CourtsideLes sits down with entrepreneur, author, and speaker Sakeya Donaldson to talk about life after incarceration, real love, red flags, and reclaiming time.
Sakeya opens up about being indicted at 37, serving 26 months in prison, and how she used that time to rebuild her life with purpose. From taking accountability to launching a STEM program for young Black girls, this episode dives deep into what it means to heal, evolve, and lead with love.
They get honest about modern dating, emotional maturity, marriage expectations, and why support is more than just a word — it’s an action.
🎙️ Highlights:
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How Sakeya turned incarceration into a transformational reset
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Her take on love vs. attachment, survival vs. real connection
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Why marriage should not feel like a life sentence
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The viral question: “How do you like to be loved?”
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Building legacy through her Science of Beauty STEM program
🔊 Listen now for one of the most vulnerable and honest episodes yet.
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