Urban Spinster

Continuing the episodic series on MacLaren Hall, my guest Robert Barela entered the foster care system at the age of 1. Born to drug-addicted parents. He was moved in and out of group homes, mental hospitals, and of course Mac. After overcoming his own addiction, Robert is on a positive path forward with his newfound faith and wife. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE. https://youtu.be/1BTr0D1TTQQ

Sometimes it takes a while for women to reverse the conditioning received from birth. And when we do, often that awakening is met with backlash. Especially from males.

Part 2 of the interview with my guest Gilbert Bao. On this episode we discuss his transition after spending 21 years in a California State Prison. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! anchor.fm/urbanspinster/subscribe 

Continuing the episodic series on MacLaren Hall, my guest Gilbert Bao has spent more of his life in state custody than he has outside of it.  From being removed by children's services at the age of 8, to a revolving door of juvenile detention and then sentenced to 24 years to life in California State Prison, Gilbert has come out on the other side. He admits that there are daily adjustments to...

On this episode I speak with Los Angeles County MacLaren Hall Children's Center Survivor Tiffany Bowens. Her abusive mother freed her from the facility while on a field trip, then changed her name. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! anchor.fm/urbanspinster/subscribe 

Civil Justice and personal injury Attorney Ben Crump has joined forces with Adam Slater of Slater, Slater, Schulman LLP to file a lawsuit against Los Angeles County on behalf of Survivors of sexual abuse at "House of Horrors" MacLaren Hall.  I attended a press conference held in downtown LA at Stanley Mosk courthouse. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! anchor.fm/urbanspinster/subscribe 

It went down in Dallas, TX this weekend with an all out twerk battle between patrons and the owner of True Kitchen & Kocktails. 

Our own bad decisions can lead to us having bitterness that lasts a lifetime.  In an effort to keep our life lists on course, we often justify a significant other's bad behavior. Listen to my perspective on Teri Knight's story, ex-wife of murderer Manuel Gehring. 

The pastor has been caught cheating again! Would you continue to be a member of Relentless or any church where the principles of the bible continue to be disregarded?

By now you may have heard about the Prince of Sweetie Pies, Tim Norman being arrested on a federal charge of conspiracy murder-for-hire that killed his nephew Andre Montgomery. On this episode I talk about what lead to this arrest 4 years after Andre's murder. Ya'll pray for Miss Robbie!

The Flower, Blessing Loom, Gifting Circle etc. are nothing but schemes that will crumble, maybe before you cash or “gift” out. Not to be confused with real Su Su a savings club among close friends and family, these invite only massive groups are illegal scams. And COVID has created the opportunity for people to be taken advantage of as finances have become unstable.

When single people entangle with married folks we usually get the short end of the deal. Hear my thoughts on this whole August Alsina and Jada mess...

I've been watching docuseries "Trial by Media" on Netflix. The "King Richard" episode in part is an example of a Civil Rights attorney selling out the Black community in order to serve his own agenda. 

Men still feel like home makers, while important, don’t contribute in the same ways that they do. And therefore should sexually satisfy their needs when desired. Comedian David Arnold’s Netflix special “Fat Ballerina” confirms this way of thinking.

Are you a Mama Bird? 🐦 Constantly feeding someone else with your time, money and resources without receiving much in return?

Most employees of large organizations have a Flex Spending Account benefit that they are not using. I teach you how to take advantage of this pre-tax savings on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 

The Peloton Bike Ad and Billy Dee Williams being “fluid”.

Married or partnered people always try to hook up their Single friends. But get it wrong every time! On this episode, I give matchmakers 3 tips that will save a lot of time and keep the friendships in tact. 

I break down this 1st episode given my experiences with these types of relationships the ladies find themselves in.  Subscribe to the YouTube channel - Urban Spinster 

A woman messed around for 25 years waiting on her estranged husband to go half on the divorce! Now that is petty.

Single women are often advised to change things about themselves in order to attract and marry a man. But being fake is not sustainable over time. Take a listen to this latest episode and tell me what you think.

On this episode I address financial manipulation by a spouse and the need to have emergency savings in case things go bad.

My guest, blogger Laura Reid and I discuss our thoughts on why scammers like Billy McFarland are so successful and also delve into other documentaries we enjoyed.

Many entrepreneurs don’t have health insurance. It’s expensive, especially when you’re just starting out. But there are ways to cover yourself in the event of an unforeseen illness or injury.

It seems that women are always having to push back against people that seek to take advantage of us, or who are just being uncooperative. Do men have the same issue?