EXCLUSIVE Hakeem & Monica Part 1: Baby Names, Family Drama, and an Engagement?! | Golden Hour

In this exclusive first part of a two-part episode of Golden Hour, hosts Kathy and Joan welcome Hakeem and his partner Monica, who reveal they are expecting their first child—a baby girl due on October 28th—and have recently become engaged. The couple shares their whirlwind love story, beginning on Hinge in 2021, marked by a tumultuous breakup, family estrangement, and a painful incident involving Monica’s brother. Despite these challenges, they reconnected after Monica moved to Chicago, eventually moving in together and building a deep, supportive relationship. Monica opens up about her strained relationship with her family, including revelations about her mother’s infidelity and lack of accountability, while Hakeem emphasizes his commitment to being a loving, present father. The hosts celebrate the engagement, with Kathy dramatically prompting Hakeem to propose on air—resulting in a joyful 'yes.' They discuss baby names (Marley Marie Bliss), parenting philosophies, and Monica’s pregnancy journey, including cravings and birth preferences. The episode ends with excitement for Part 2, where fan questions will be answered.