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