218: When Your “Bro” Betrays You

Hey girl hey 👋🏽 It’s your favorite homegirl Koereyelle, and in this episode of the Girl Stop Playin’ Podcast, I’m finally saying what I’ve been holding in for YEARS.

This ain’t no subliminal. I’m not sugarcoating it. I’m telling my truth — unfiltered, unedited, and unapologetic.

If you’ve been following me for a minute, then you already know I’ve hinted at a betrayal that broke my spirit. But I never named names… until now. 💔 In this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind what really happened with David Shands of the Social Proof Podcast — from how we met, to how he used my ideas, and how I found out he was publicly telling lies about how he “helped” me.

Let’s be clear: nobody gave me this. I worked for everything I’ve built — and this episode is me reclaiming my power and letting go of what’s been weighing on my spirit for way too long.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

• How our friendship started over 10 years ago — and where it all went left
• The podcast conference idea I brought to him… and how he ran with it solo 🤯
• Why I kept quiet for so long — and what finally made me speak up
• The difference between being messy vs. being honest
• A reminder that loyalty and integrity matter — no matter how "poppin" you are

This ain’t about drama — it’s about healing. It’s about honoring my own voice. And it’s about reminding women everywhere that you can be successful AND still stand up for yourself when you’ve been wronged.

Oh, and baby — don’t miss the sweet lil baby shower recap and my gender reveal surprise! 👶🏽💕

📲 Go check out the video on my Instagram, and if you feel led to bless Baby Mallard, the registry is linked HERE.

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