What should you do if you are 35 years old and have never been in a relationship before? In Episode #805, host Laterras R. Whitfield welcomes Phylicia Hooper, a guest full of hope and laughter. Throughout this story, Phylicia shares her journey of maintaining purity, navigating the challenges of dating as an adult, and her faith in finding true love. Hopeful For Love is a testament to overcoming adversity through humor, faith, and a deep understanding of personal worth. They explore the importance of emotional healing, the quest for authentic connections, and the courage to remain hopeful for love despite past traumas.[00:00:00 - 00:04:19] Intro [00:04:20 - 00:08:34] Phylicia’s content creation journey[00:08:35 - 00:15:09] 35 years old and never being in a relationship[00:15:10 - 00:18:48] Organic connections vs. dating apps [00:18:49 - 00:22:29] Roasting battles and comedy[00:22:30 - 00:37:09] Meeting people in the DM’s[00:37:10 - 00:49:04] Phylicia’s upbringing[00:49:05 - 00:53:30] Growing up in a white community[00:53:31 - 00:58:31] Current relationship with her mother [00:58:32 - 01:02:21] Gifts received from parents[01:02:22 - 01:09:11] Accent roleplay[01:09:12 - 01:14:57] Waiting for marriage to have sex[01:14:58 - 01:19:17] Having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO)[01:19:18 - 01:24:20] Timeline for getting married[01:24:21 - 01:30:51] Closing segmentKey quotes:“If you knew that you didn't have the ideal situation, you have the blueprint for what to do. Do the opposite.” - Phylicia Hooper“Who I am today, is understanding that everything that has happened in my life was for me, not to me.” - Phylicia HooperTEXT "LIT" TO +1-866-577-0925 TO JOIN OUR 7 DAY VALENTINES CHALLENGECONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:Phylicia Hooper - https://www.instagram.com/phyliciadshea/SIGN UP FOR OUR MAILING LIST HERE: https://bit.ly/LRWconnectionLive intentionally transparent with the latest merch at https://www.dearfuturewifey.com/. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-future-wifey/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy