Sun, Nov 15, 2020
A Cancer and a Gemini host a podcast and learn from an astrologist that their sun signs actually aren't the end all be all. This week on the pod, Lauren and Chloe interview Jerrell Hollis (a.k.a Hollow to his followers), an astrologist and TikTok extraordinaire. We learn the importance of moon and rising signs in defining personalities, how to determine astrological compatibility, the basics of numerology, the differences between soulmates and twin flames, and so much more.
Sun, Nov 22, 2020
She comes from a land down under. This week on the pod we have the beautiful and brilliant Lexi Partell, hailing from Australia, to talk about dating overseas, how she had to love herself before loving someone else, and the best methods for arguing with your partner. Spoiler alert: attacking them and going through their phone ain't it.
Sun, Nov 29, 2020
Sahana Srinivasan, host of Netflix's "Brainchild," comes on the pod to chat with us about how the show works to inspire young people to get interested in science early on, her comedy and acting career, and how her Indian background has affected her dating life. Watch out, people, there's about to be a whole lot more #WomeninSTEM thanks to Sahana.
Sun, Dec 6, 2020
The legendary Comedian, Actress, Impressionist, and Member of the 2020 CBS Comedy Showcase, Andrea Lopez, joins the damsels on the pod this week. She talks with us about her success in comedy and how she made her career doing her life-long talent, impressions, and what it's like to date as an entertainer. She may even do her infamous Kourtney Kardashian impression that's so good it even made Chrissy Teigen send it to the Poosh Queen herself. Listen in to find out.
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
If you needed some inspiration for following your dreams and making them happen, Camille Corbett is your gal. TV Writer, Actress, Fulbright Recipient, and Creator of Crystal and Chelsea (which casually received a grant from Panavision for a million dollars worth of equipment) the girl has a plan and she's sticking to it. She talks to us about her experience dating abroad and within the entertainment industry as well has how that can be a good thing as long as it's a supportive dynamic, and not a competitive one. How do you achieve this, you ask? Listen closely, damsels.
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
The damsels did some learning this week, everybody. Elisa Onorato, Actress and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) Expert, comes on the podcast to explain the differences between polyamory and open relationships, and tell us about how these concepts work within her marriage. How does she handle being polyamorous without getting jealous and maintain a solid relationship with her husband? Find out in this weeks episode.
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
Sam Valentine, the amazing host of the "One Broke Actress" podcast, may have once considered herself "broke" in the financial world but she's wealthy AF in advice. She talks managing a successful podcast alongside her acting career, her inspo behind starting the pod, and how it all lead to her recent engagement. How does she do it all, you ask? You'll have to listen to find out.
Sun, Jan 3, 2021
The damsels are joined by Screenwriter and Comedian, Sarah Afkami, this week who stops by to discuss gender identity and not fitting into the quintessential "female" mold. We discuss some early examples that indicated Sarah's uniqueness (which may or may not have included low key stalking a high school history teacher) and offer some great advice on how to have the discussion about feeling like you might be "different" with the ones you love the most. Listen in to learn more about how to navigate these difficult conversations and become your true authentic self.
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Remy Kassimir, host of the successful "How Cum" podcast, comes on the pod to tell us about starting her show, how she's implemented what she learned from the podcast in her own relationship, and what she hopes listeners, specifically women, take away from owning their own sexuality. Get ready, damsels, for the ride (figuratively not literally) of your life.
Sun, Jan 17, 2021
Gotten into the TikTok dances during quarantine? Engaging with "the kids" and their content? Then let Sophie Sanders, Creator Experience Manager at TikTok, explain how it all works, how the platform has changed the dating advice game, and how, as a creator, it has impacted her own dating life. By the end of it, you'll be checking on your SO's "For You" page.
Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Bombazos and Desmadre are the themes of this week's episode when we chat with the infamous, the fabulous, Dr. José Medina, Language Researcher, and Author of "Lo Que Se Dice Se Hace" and "Boys Don't Cry." José chats with us about his experience coming out as LGBTQ, marrying his husband, and how his journey growing up in a Machismo culture shaped him and his desire to empower youth and educators to be their truest selves, multiple languages and all.
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
Jared Goldstein, Comedian, Actor in "The Unicorn" and "Nikki Fre$h," and CBS 2020 Diversity Showcase Member, chats with the damsels about his success in the entertainment industry, how being vocal as a gay comedian has contributed to his dating life and...where to find the best desserts in LA (because we're all at that stage of quarantine, right)?
Mon, Feb 8, 2021
What do you do when you go on four dates in one week? Naturally, you tell all your friends about them. Ali, founder of "Finding Mr. Height," took it to the next level when she started her viral dating coaching platform after discussing her personal experience in the dating world. All thoughts on dating etiquette, height differences in relationships, and the best app to meet people on are shared on this week's episode.
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
In our SEASON FINALE and VALENTINE'S DAY SPECTACULAR, so in the spirit of love and romance, we have three amazing ladies, Brittany Bardwell, Nazenin Eghbal, and Leatra Tate come on the pod to recount their horrible date stories. Spoiler alert: even queens this beautiful on the inside and out have had to deal with their fair share of bad boy behavior. Looking forward to getting at your DMs very soon.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Welcome back, damsels, to season 2 of Damsels in the DMs. We're so excited to introduce you to our new hosts, Aash Patel, an actress and model originally from Botswana, and Alejandro Valtierra, a writer and producer with a passion for social justice. We're pumped to get back to your DMs.
Fri, May 21, 2021
In the first guest episode of the new season, we chat with Jess Jackson, a Queer Visibility, Body Positivity and Black activist, Entrepreneur, and Community Architect. Jess chats with us about her love story with her wife, coming out in the Midwest, and how we can navigate relationships with partners from vastly different backgrounds. Slide into our DMs to let us know what you thought of this week's episode.
Sun, May 30, 2021
Ever heard of a bio data? Same. We chat all about cultural differences in dating in this week's episode, including pressures that may come up, navigating entering a relationship with different or opposing cultures, and how our generation is changing the game on what's expected in relationships. As always, slide into our DMs with all your trials and tribulations.
Sun, Jun 6, 2021
Mel of the viral Instagram account, Sonnenflume, comes on to tell us about how her content creating career started by posting some of the v typical situations that were happening in her dating life, and how it exploded from there. What do you do when you continue to see the guys you post about online? Find out in this weeks episode.
Sun, Jun 13, 2021
Celebrate your pride and spill some tea with us as the damsels chat about the infamous Colton Underwood story and do a full analysis on effects for the franchise and LGBTQ+ community. Alejandro tells us about what community and identity mean to him, and discusses the importance of always being the most authentic version of yourself. Like, subscribe, and as always, send us your letters with all things you need analyzed.