Successful (or even remotely interesting) Twitch livestreaming demands a certain level of charisma and authenticity that The Stud Budz have mastered—and it’s not even their primary gig. This duo, otherwise known as WNBA Minnesota Lynx players Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams, are not the type to filter themselves. They joined forces to launch their joint Twitch channel side hustle this past summer, and in the months that followed, they’ve amassed a dedicated audience by documenting their adventures running around the WNBA’s All-Star Weekend, going out on double dates, and sometimes simply just sitting around exchanging their hot takes on love and relationships.

Their hilariously candid viral clips discussing the latter are exactly why we’ve tapped Courtney and Natisha for yet another side hustle: dating consultants. Though they’re not quite ready to call themselves “experts” in the relationship field (“I’m not gonna lie, if I were an expert, I feel like I’d be married by now,” Natisha says), they do have strong opinions on what they like and definitely don’t like to see on a first date. So, if you’re looking for a bit of guidance on how to nail a first impression—particularly one with a WNBA/Twitch sensation, look no further. Courtney and Natisha took the time to lay some ground rules on everything, from whether coffee dates are an acceptable first date option to why they’re pro “putting out” on date one. Behold their wisdom below.


What’s the best way to meet new people?

Natisha: Definitely Instagram

Courtney: Yeah, social media. Because we’re basketball players, so we’re constantly moving. So it’s hard. Sometimes you get lucky…

Natisha: I like getting lucky.

Courtney: Where are you getting lucky? Where are you meeting girls?

Nastisha: Naturally! Through you.

Oh, Courtney, you’re hooking it up?

Courtney: Hell nah, I miss every time

Natisha: She misses every time, but she tries!

Interesting, so you guys don’t share the same type.

Courtney: Hell no!

What are the differences?

Courtney: I like big booties. I only like Black women; they have to be able to cook. I don’t like women who are taller than me. It’s very strict around here.

Natisha: I just go off vibes. If you’re cool, genuine, caring…I gotta be attracted to you.

Courtney: So what are you attracted to?

Natisha: I’m attracted to personality, actually! But you gotta be like, cutesy, a little bit.

What city do you think has the most beautiful women?

Courtney: I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Houston…and Dallas. I ain’t been to Houston, but when I went to Dallas, I saw them with my own eyes.

Natisha: I heard the same. There are probably a lot of baddies out here in New York. There are mad people here.

Courtney: But New York is so big that you can’t find them all in one place, though—all of the baddies are scattered. In Dallas, they’re all [concentrated] in one spot. You know where they’re gonna be. You gotta really look for them in New York.

Which zodiac signs will you guys absolutely not date?

Natisha: I don’t like Libras. My ex was a Libra.

What are your absolute no-nos on a first date—where if someone does it, you check out?

Natisha: Don’t bring no big ass vape around me. I don’t like vapes.

Courtney: We know people who like to vape, so that might rock somebody else’s boat. I don’t like a girl who expects me to pay the bill. I mean, I’m gonna pay regardless. But come on, you gotta [offer] to get a round of shots or something. Throw in some type of way! I also don’t like mean girls. You don’t gotta be mean to servers if we’re at a restaurant. You can look like a bad bitch and not be mean.

We’ve done a lot of debating here about whether coffee dates are a good first date option. How do you guys feel about that?

Natisha: I feel like it’s cutesy because coffee shops have a certain type of vibe. They’re like, creative and artsy.

Courtney: I ain’t going on no coffee date. I’m not trying to go on a date during the day. If I’m going on a date, that means there’s potential that we might get active that night. How am I gonna do that with you in the middle of the day?

You can make that work sometimes.

Courtney: Most of the time, you probably have other stuff going on for the rest of the day. I feel like you’re just fitting me into a schedule. Coffee is more of something you do with your friends, not my first time meeting you!

So if you aren’t into coffee dates, what’s the ideal date spot?

Natisha: I like dinner at a nice restaurant!

Courtney: I like a home-cooked meal. If the first time we vibe, you feed me, I’m a goner.

Courtney, you’ve mentioned that you’re pro “putting out” on the first date. Why do you stand by that?

Courtney: Because I feel like you gotta just go with vibes! If you’re messing with someone of high value, you’re not going to get a lot of their time. What are you waiting for? You’re grown, just vibe.

As far as first date rituals go, what do you guys do to prep?

Natisha: Honestly, it starts with hygiene. So smell good. You gotta do the stuff you do every day, shower, moisturize.

Courtney: But do it a little bit more intentionally, though, since you know that you’re about to be on the date. Maybe you need to really get those armpits or something.

Natisha: Pick out a good outfit, jewel it up, smell good.

What are you guys’ go-to scents?

Courtney: I like the Louis Vuitton perfumes.

Natisha: Yves Saint Laurent! Normally, I’ll get these expensive colognes, but I found this $50 cologne from Bath & Body Works, and I swear to God I’ve been loving it. I got the discount. Don’t sleep on it.

Are there any crazy first date experiences you’ve had that haunt you to this day?

Natisha: I just went on a double date with Courtney, and I didn’t like it. The vibes were not there. She’s probably a great, wonderful person.

Courtney: I feel like she came for the clout. When it came down to asking real questions, I was like, girl.

Finally, what are the keys to being a great WAG?

Natisha: Be supportive, and look cute!

Courtney: And try to stay off the internet.