LS Episode 567: Too Big for the Program (feat. Laila Odom & Birgundi Baker)

Laila Odom and Birgundi Baker join the ladies of Lip Service for an episode filled with dating confessions, relationship dealbreakers, career breakthroughs, and some unforgettable stories.

Laila addresses the backlash she received for admitting she prefers dating men overseas, opens up about her experience with dating apps and long-distance relationships, and reveals the petty moment that helped end one of her relationships. She also breaks down what she’s looking for in a husband and why any man interested in her needs to make his intentions known himself.

Birgundi reflects on spending eight seasons on The Chi, the emotional weight of portraying Keisha’s kidnapping storyline, and how the role led to meaningful work surrounding missing Black women and girls. She also opens up about transitioning fully into music, motherhood, co-parenting, and a past relationship she believes fell apart because her partner struggled with her success.

Things get even crazier when Birgundi reveals why she once accepted a public proposal despite knowing she didn’t want to get married. The ladies also debate sexual compatibility, whether women are better at hiding cheating, covering for your friends, getting back with an ex, marriage, and much more.

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