Ellis Ever After

This year, the Ellises embarked on a new venture in content creation. Subscription based content on Patreon. But why? In this episode, the Ellises explain why they chose to create a paid platform and what they think about the criticism. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For couples, splitting time between families can be a headache. The choice between keeping up with old family traditions and creating new ones can cause unintentional riffs between family members and in-laws. In this episode, the Ellises talk about how they try to keep their families from feuding over being invited to the function. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making the choice to share your family on social media can be rewarding in so many ways. But it can also be very annoying. In this episode, the Ellises talk with social media stars Amber & Beyn Wallin about what it takes to keep a bag as family influencers. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ellises walked in New York Fashion Week! The Actively Black runway show was high class, star studded and packed out. But everything that glitters ain't gold. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale discuss why they almost didn't make it down the runway. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love making new memories with our babies. But baby, Momma and Daddy gotta have a life too! And taking intentional time away from the hustle, bustle and them kids is the greatest way to connect with your partner when life is lifeing. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that summer is over, our bank accounts get a chance to recover from the kids being at home. In this episode, the Ellises talk about how much making memories on family vacations cost them this year. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if you found out you were allergic to all the foods you love. Well, in this episode Khadeen talks about her journey with a naturopathic doctor, and her brand new diet. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The kids are back in school and at a whole new level of learning. In this episode, the Ellises discuss their goals for this school year. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2024, Dead Ass Podcast Presents...Love Against The World. A six city tour with more stories, guests and special surprises for our Dead Ass day ones! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 20th. But you can get your tickets today. Just use the code: LATW24 to buy your tickets early on Monday, September 19th. Go to DeadAssPodcast.com to get your tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Devale is officially on strike as an actor. The union is striking in protest of failed negotiations with studio heads, which means thousands of people are out of work indefinitely. In this episode, Devale explains everything you need to know about the strike and the importance of union organizing. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devale finally got to witness the Queen herself, Beyonce, perform live and it's safe to say he's now a member of the Beyhive. Well...maybe not. In this episode, the Ellises talk about Devale's first Beyoncé experience. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another Listener Letters episode. In this episode, the Ellises read your letters and give the best advice they can. Dead Ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Boosie said, "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T do you know what that means?", we started to wonder... What does it mean to be in a relationship, but still be independent? In this episode, the Ellises talk about independent vs. interdependence. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After finally executing Operation SDB (Snip Dem Balls), the Ellis clan is set in stone. But Devale might not feel the way he felt about his vasectomy when he got it. In this episode, Khadeen talks to Devale about the regret he feels after deciding, permanently, not to have more children. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the oldest of the Ellis kids gets ready to start middle school, Khadeen and Devale are getting ready for the changes that come with it. More homework, harder classes, and raging hormones. In this episode, the Ellises discuss what they wish they would have known about sex and sexuality in middle school. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Khadeen got in the gym and her body started to snap back after giving birth to her fourth child, everyone started asking if she got a BBL. But When Devale's Dad bod started to disappear, nobody asked him squat! Why is that? In this episode, the Ellises answer the question anyway. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Bey Hive season!! With Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour touching down in the US this week, the stans are ready to party with the queen (no non-disclosure). But Kay got to see her first tour stop in Europe a few months ago, and how that happened is quite the story. In this episode, Khadeen gives us the tea about her trip to Sweden to see the other Yoncé. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's scary as hell having kids in school in 2023. That's not what any of us had on our parenting bingo cards. But when it comes to our kids, we'll do anything to keep them safe. In this episode, the Ellises talk about gun control and what that means for their family. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What other people think about you is none of your business. Once you learn that, your potential for happiness is completely up to you. In this episode, the Ellises discuss what it takes to be truly satisfied with yourself. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The old saying goes, "making money is easy, the hard part is to keep it." That couldn't be more true. In this episode, the Ellises talk with their long time friend and financial advisor Shaun Freeman about the cost of making money. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As social media boasts weddings more extravagant every year, the expectations on engaged couples can be high. But what are the real standard wedding costs? In this episode, Khadeen and Devale discuss the hype vs. the reality of wedding costs. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dead Ass Live Podcast Tour stopped in Detroit and the D showed us love! You can see the whole show by subscribing to Dead Ass on Patreon at https://www.Patreon.com/DeadAssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The famous African-American proverb, "you can take the man out the hood, but you can't take the hood out of the man", rings true when the young and rich, try to hold onto a past. In this episode, the Ellises discuss what makes men (and women) mature, and the answer ain't money. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dead Ass Podcast Tour made a stop in Chicago, and the crowd was too lit! This episode is the audio from that show. If you want to see the full show, subscribe to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/deadassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know we can't end the season without a round up of listener letters. In this episode, the Ellises get all in your business and give their best advice. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dead Ass Podcast Live tour stopped at the Regent Theatre in LA. If you missed it, listen to part of the show here. For video of the full show go to https://www.patreon.com/deadassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When men compete and talk smack, it's encouraged. But when women do it, it's often considered as pitting women against each other. But what's the truth. In this episode, the Ellises talk about the myth of pitting women against each other. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dead Ass Podcast Live tour stopped at The Improv Theater in Arlington, TX and you know it was lit. If you missed it live, don't worry. You can listen here! Want to see the action? Catch the Dead Ass Live show and all podcast video content on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/DeadAss to watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people think once you get a little money, you have it to spend. But it takes more than getting paid to make money. In this episode, the Ellises talk about navigating the costs of making money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dead Ass Podcast 2023 Tour was lit. If you missed it, you didn't miss out. This episode was recorded at the Dead Ass Live Podcast Tour stop in Houston, TX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The streets are talkin' and they're saying Khadeen got a lil' work done. Is it true? In this episode, the Ellises give us the real tea. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genuwine made feeling anxious sound sexy, but in reality, anxiety is an uncomfortable and debilitating experience. Ain't nothing sexy about it. In this episode, the Ellises talk about how they deal with their own anxiety, so they can feel "so anxious" only in the way the song said. Dead Ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rihanna's British Vogue cover had the internet goin' nuts! But is it really emasculating for a man to be in the background while the woman in his life takes her moment in the forefront? In this episode, the Ellises talk about empowerment vs. emasculation. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

99% of arguments have nothing to do with facts. That's because when emotions are high, nobody is listening. In this episode, Khadeen & Devale talk about miscommunication and how to do better. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After having 4 whole boys, Khadeen is done having babies. For real this time. Now what? Devale asks Khadeen what's next, since another baby ain't it! Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our society, most of us have to work to live. But sometimes working too hard, too much can literally kill you. In this episode, Khadeen & Devale talk about their close call with burnout. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your kids play sports, you can't help but put your two cents in from the sidelines. But should you really play parent and coach at the same time? In this episode, the Ellises talk about it. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the women who independent throw your hands up at me! But not too hard or else your independence may be mistaken for masculinity. Where do we draw the line? In this episode, Khadeen and Devale talk about the difference between masculinity and insecurity. Dead ass! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every couple experiences making difficult decisions together. And we're not just talking about what to have for dinner. In this episode, the Ellises discuss one hard choice they had to make early in their relationship, that changed the course of their lives. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Especially according to the Christmas crazed Khadeen. Ever wonder why she puts up 6 trees and countless decorations during the holiday season? In this episode, Devale gets all the answers. Dead Ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every friend group has that one super shady friend that will hype you up to do some damage and the one that's gonna talk you into making a better choice. You need both the reasonable and the shady friend in your life. In this episode, the Ellises give the Reasonably Shady duo Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon (Real Housewives of Potomac) a chance to share their advice to your problems with their answers to listener letters. Dead Ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrote a book, y'all! We Over Me: The Counterintuitive Approach to Getting Everything You Want From Your Relationship is more than just a relationship or self-help book though. It's a love letter to our past selves and a commitment to our future. In this episode, we're giving you the tea on what made us write a book and what it gave to us in the process. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, to save a relationship, you gotta learn how to let some things go. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale talk losing the battle to win the war. How to let things go to keep the peace. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IYKYK! The Ellises have spoken: 4 whole boys is plenty! And to solidify their word, Devale went the extra step to make it permanent. In this episode, the Ellises share the intimate details of Devale's vasectomy journey. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What would you do to make sure your child gets the medical care they need. That is a question on many parents minds as emergency wait times in Children's Hospitals across the country are at an all time high. In this episode, the Ellises discuss their experience in an Atlanta-area Children's Hospital, that was a microcosm of the greater crisis happening right now within the American healthcare system. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legacy isn’t just something you leave behind, it’s something you carry on. Our DNA holds the stories of that legacy and in this episode, the Ellises unlock some of those stories with their report from 23andMe. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the bad places we find ourselves in, are solely because of the bad choices we make. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale talk choices, mistakes and consequences. Dead ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's experiences are different. And our experiences help create the ways we respond to things. You can either accept another person's perspective or reject it, but you can't change it. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media can be a cruel place for adults putting their lives in front of the world to scrutinize. So imagine how crushing it can be for kids just finding their self-worth. The Ellises talk about their resistance to letting their kids have their own social media. Dead ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.