Soft Life, Hard Lessons

Kiki Said So and Medinah Monroe are back in the studio catching up on everything from dating guilt to setting boundaries with moms, lovers, and LinkedIn connects. This episode is peak grown woman era — reflective, funny, and real.The ladies talk about embracing the freedom of dating multiple people without shame, learning when to speak up (even to family), and why being “too nice” might just be messing up your love life.You’ll also hear about Medinah’s Meals on Wheels volunteer birthday, her gala honor, and her new Lover Girl Retreat in Thailand — plus Kiki’s new collab, her take on the “Winter Arc” trend, and why LinkedIn just became her new favorite social app.They close it out with reflections on reading more, healing from burnout, and what it means to stay authentic when life gets messy.Cocktail of the Week: Unruly — just champagne, because we’re celebrating making it through another week.🛒 Support the Show For all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode as well as other current offers, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsIf you’re 21+, try VIIA! For 15% off AND a free gift with your first order head to viia.co/COCKTALES and use code COCKTALES! #viiaparterLinks Mentioned:💻 Join the Drinks & Reads Book Club on Patreon October “The Landlord” by Brandon Massey  www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoJoin Kiki in Jamaica at Hedonism II with WORST BEHAVIOUR TOUR, Let them Know Kiki Sent You! www.worstbehaviortour.com📺 Kiki's new show: xoMAN Podcast is out now! Check it out here: https://lnk.to/6JdRUZJoin Medinah in Thailand for “The Lover Girl Layover” https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/thailand/thailand-with-medinah-ali-aug-2026To Join The Cancer Walk or Make a donation: Cancer Walk Info📲 Follow Us:  Instagram/Threads: @cocktalespodcast  @kikisaidso @coffeebeandeanContact Us!Advice:  [email protected]: [email protected] : [email protected]/Ads/Paid Collabs: [email protected] Request/ General Inquiries: [email protected] Your Merch & Order Your Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's  Book Club:  www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoCheck Out xoMAN Podcast: https://lnk.to/xomancyTravel With Medinah! Lover Girl Layover! & Paradiseandvibe.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form