Hey Candid Crew💘This week on Pretty Candid, I’m sitting down with Marcus Darling, event producer and creative director at Azure Lounge, to talk about what it really takes to curate unforgettable nights.From his creative roots in Dallas to building community in Austin, Marcus shares how he stepped into his role at Azure, what separates a good event from a memorable one, and the behind the scenes reality of balancing creativity, logistics, and last minute pivots.We also play Curate or Cancel and feature our Candid Cocktail of the Week, The Darling.If you love a well curated vibe or want to break into event production, this episode is for you. Tap in and let us know what makes an event unforgettable to you.Follow us on socials for updates+events🥂Marcus 🔗IG: https://www.instagram.com/themarcusdarling?igsh=MTBzd2thdDJsMTd4bA==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcusdarling_?_r=1&_t=ZP-94G64Ilfs3a#foryou #podcast #motivation #entrepreneur

We’re breaking down bare minimum versus real effort, toxic passion versus healthy love, and performative romance versus true intimacy. Why does chaos feel like chemistry? Would the relationship still feel good if no one could see it?We also talk green flags, self love beyond aesthetics, and how to love someone without losing yourself.If you’ve ever wondered whether you were asking for too much or just the wrong person, this one’s for you.

In Episode 42 of the Pretty Candid Podcast Artist Spotlight, I sit down with YB to talk about his journey into rap and how he knew music was his path. We get into his early beginnings, finding his flow, and what the recording process looks like for him as an artist. YB also shares some of his favorite tracks, past and current collaborations with artists like Shaun Solo and J Soulja, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Beyond the music, we talk about balancing fatherhood and artistry, staying grounded, and building a life that supports both family and creativity. We also tap into his newest venture, his recently released clothing line, and what inspired it. A real, honest conversation about growth, purpose, and staying true to yourself.YB FB: https://www.facebook.com/bryson.philen

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This week on Pretty Candid, I’m joined by nail tech Keeks Nixon From Milwaukee to Austin, Keeks opens up about stepping out on faith over fear, staying positive when social media engagement is low, trusting her craft, and having the courage to move her business to a new city. We then play “Clock It or Keep It Moving” and sip on our Candid Cocktail of the Week inspired by her, "Keeks Kiss". Tune in for real conversations, inspiration, and a little fun along the way.

This week on The Pretty Candid Podcast, we are joined by Los Kemet for a real and honest conversation about artistry, pressure, and trusting your own path. Los opens up about how he knew music and rapping were for him, when it stopped being a hobby, and what it truly looks like to take yourself seriously as an artist.

We also talk about the realities of being a creative in the social media era, especially the pressure to constantly show up, post content, and perform on platforms like TikTok while still staying authentic and protecting your peace. This episode is for artists, creatives, and anyone navigating passion, purpose, and consistency in a very noisy world.

Tap in for gems, transparency, and motivation.

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Happy new year and welcome back to The Pretty Candid Podcast. I’m kicking off 2026 with a few unpopular opinions and some honest conversations about clout culture, real relationships offline, and what healing actually looks like.

In this episode, I’m joined by Austin tax pros Mikaela (Kae’s Tax Pros) and Ashley (AVantage Financial) to share the real tax tea. We talk about growing from PTIN holders to Service Bureaus, lessons learned through trial and error, and why professionalism and privacy in taxes matter.

We play Tax Pro or Nah?, break down viral tax “facts,” discuss leading teams, collaborating instead of competing, shifting clients from a refund mindset to real wealth, reinvesting with intention, and how success changes relationships.

If you’re serious about money, leadership, and leveling up — this episode is for you.

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Welcome to Episode 31 of the Pretty Candid Podcast featuring the radiant Liv Skye, a spiritual, gratitude-filled creative who embodies softness, alignment, and strength. 🌸In this episode, we get real about:

✨ The power of the tongue and speaking life into your reality

🌿 Finding peace between religion and spirituality

💖 Embracing feminine energy as a form of power, not weakness

🔮 A fun and eye-opening astrology chat you won’t want to miss

🤞🏾 Healing your nervous system and letting go of survival mode

☀️ And showing gratitude even in chaos

If you’re on a journey of healing, growth, and self-alignment, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now to tap into your power and leave feeling inspired, grounded, and renewedFollow Liv Skye

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