Love And Legacy

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  • 78 How To Start A Wedding Ceremony

    Wedding ceremonies has always been one of the important events in someone’s lives. In this episode of True Love Knots, Maria Romano shares to us some tips on how to kick start a wedding. She has been a minister for over 13 years, and she already officiated thousands of wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

    Standout Quotes:

    “You need to introduce yourself to the guest. They need to know who you are.” [Maria]

    “Because most people might think this is just another wedding ceremony, it's going to be somebody starting off with dearly beloved. No, no, no, you're not going to start off with that.” [Maria]

    “Love what you do my friends, especially when your couples say I do” [Maria]

    Key Takeaways:

    Before starting a processional, you must introduce yourself to the people. It’s nice and presentable to introduce who you are.

    Let the people have a little fun and get excited for the event. You must say something to get them involved. You can also share about what’s going to happen in the event.

    As a wedding officiate, you must love what you do to be fully involved. You’ll get excited and will be able to fulfill the job well if you love what you’re doing. 

    Episode Timeline:

    [00:02] Introduction to the Episode

    [01:00] More about True Love Knots

    [01:21] Performing a Wedding Ceremony

    [01:45] Say a Few Words Before Starting a Processional

    [02:35] Get the People Involved

    [03:19] Share the Timeline of the Event

    [05:07] Give Out Reminders about the Kids

    [06:16] Reminding to Turn off their Cellphones

    [07:05] Quick Rundown on How Maria Starts a Wedding

    [08:30] Final Remarks

    Learn more about Maria Romano

    Website: https://trueloveknots.com/

    11 min
  • 77 Love InSight with Marie Thouin

    Welcome to True Love Knots! Today, Maria is joined by Marie Thouin. She is a mindful dating & relationship coaching practice where she helps people of all ages, genders, sexual and relationship orientations navigate the path to intimate love in a growth mindset. She is also the Founder of Love InSight. She is going to talk about how to navigate in modern dating and build a healthy relationship.

    Standout Quotes:

    What people have in common is a thirst for growth. People I work with are people who want to use the dating experience as a way to fuel their journey of personal growth.

    Rejection hurts. But we can see it as something that just opens the door for the right person to come in. If there's not a compatibility with another person, it's not meant to be. So to be able to express that very clearly with kindness with heart, we can then free the other person to find a person that they're meant to be with.

    On the communication side, you can't be very surreptitious about it. You have to be open. When you're open, it allows you to feel less pressure. 

    Key Takeaways:

    Dating is not easy. There's going to be a lot of situations that will trigger some pain and there's a lot of confusion that can come in. So for Marie, she really dives into unwinding those pain points and going deeper into who you are. 

    When receiving a rejection, self-care comes in as something that's super important because we have to address the fact that sometimes rejection can impact our nervous system, and be in a place where we take care of ourselves well. And we can make sure that we do things that give us pleasure, and put our nervous system in a state of receptivity and goodness and comfort as much as possible. This will alleviate the hurt and the impact of the experience.

    When you're open and honest, you're both able to go work your way through. If you have a partner that isn't, that's where you're going to struggle. So being open and transparent is the key thing.

    Episode Timeline:

    [01:50] Marie’s Background and how she got started in the industry

    [04:55] Marie’s Typical Client

    [07:53] How Marie works her clients through

    [13:08] How Marie tells her clients that they are fast-tracking everything

    [16:48] Marie’s Motivation for writing her thesis on non-monogamous relationships

    [21:33] Going back to the Basics

    [24:53] Dealing with Resistance 

    [28:42] Mindful Dating

    [31:29] Rapid Fire Questions


    Learn more about Marie Thouin:

    https://www.loveinsight-dating.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-thouin-phd-148047ba/

    http://instagram.com/love_insight_dating


    38 min
  • 76 Sparkles Dating App

    Welcome to True Love Knots! Today, Maria is going to talk about a special dating application called the Sparkles Dating App. She will share how you can maximize your exposure by being available on different platforms. Stay tuned. 

    Standout Quotes:

    If you are looking to find love, you need to make sure that you are broadening your horizons. Make sure that you are available on all different platforms. And what I mean by that is because then you're going to get the maximum exposure. 

    Key Takeaways:

    If you go out into the world looking for a job, you don't send your resume to one company. You send your resume to a plethora of companies. The same thing with dating, you need to put yourself out there and start doing activities, going to different social events, meetup events, networking events, and also online. It's just another area to maximize your exposure.

    Episode Timeline:

    [00:00] The Sparkles Dating App

    [00:50] Love You Every Month

    [01:19] Maximizing Your Exposure

    [03:31] Be Authentic in what you are looking for in a Relationship

    [04:43] What’s unique about the Sparkles Dating App?


    Learn more about the Sparkles Dating App: 

    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sparkles-dating/id1550927858


    9 min
  • 75 Single For Valentine's Day

    Today’s episode is all about Valentine’s Day. The 14th of February is not solely for couples only. Even if you’re single, you deserve to have fun and be happy on that day. Tune in as Maria Romano discusses tips on how to spend Valentine’s Day even if you’re single. 

    Standout Quotes:

    “Ask the universe, or God or whoever, to bring you the right person into your life at the right time. “[Maria Romano]

    “You're just one relationship away from your life changing for forever.” [Maria Romano]

    “Comparison is the thief of joy, so don't compare yourself with anyone else” [Maria Romano]

    “And just remember, if you're looking for that person, remember this, you need to make sure that you are out there meeting people.” [Maria Romano]

    Key Takeaways:

    You should change your mindset. Send out a message to the universe and ask them for the love of your life, the right person, during the right time. 

    Keep working on yourself. You shouldn’t compare yourself with others. Each of you have their own lives and we should be happy with what they have instead of comparing.

    Don’t feel sorry for yourself if you’re single on Valentine’s. There are a lot of things to do than hanging out with your significant other. 

    Episode Timeline:

    [00:02] Introduction to the Podcast

    [00:33] Valentine’s Day

    [01:18] It All Starts with Your Mindset

    [02:06] Keep Working on You

    [02:59] Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself

    [03:35] Final Reminders

    [04:31] Outro

    Learn more about Maria Romano

    Website: https://trueloveknots.com/

    6 min
  • 74 Level Up Your Relationship

    Today’s episode is all about leveling up your relationship. Maria Romano from True Love Knots will share to us the three (3) processes that can level up your relationship. This podcast is not only for those in a relationship, but also for those who are single and are now ready to take it to the next level.

    Standout Quotes:

    “Love is a verb love needs to be touched.” [Maria Romano]

    “You are giving yourself by being the best version of you. “ [Maria Romano]

    “Sometimes we get so caught up in wanting to obtain certain things and we forget that we need to really make sure that we have a good balance in our life that was spending time with our partner and we're fulfilling each other's needs.” [Maria Romano]

    “Sometimes you need to carry more of the weight to help your partner out.” [Maria Romano]

    “There ain't no I in team.” [Maria Romano]

    “Remember that love is a verb, and make sure you're always demonstrating that” [Maria Romano]

    Key Takeaways:

    The first process is to remember that love is a verb. It requires you to express your love through actions. It needs to be felt by your partner. 

    You should also invest in yourself. Although, if you want to do something for yourself, you shouldn’t set your relationship aside and do it on your own. In situations like this, you should be open to your partner and talk to them. 

    Another thing that you can do is to talk to your partner. Find out what you lack or ask whether you are fulfilling your duties as their partner. You should also write together your goals and the things that you want to achieve

    You and your partner are a team. There will always be a time that the other will carry the weight of the relationship. In such case, you need to be there for each other, have each other’s back. 

    Episode Timeline:

    [00:02] Introduction to the Podcast

    [00:48] Love is a Verb

    [01:29] Invest in Yourself

    [03:07] Talk with your Partner

    [04:48] You and Your Partner are a Team

    [05:39] George Bush and Barbara Bush

    [06:34] Final Reminders

    [06:51] Outro

    Learn more about Maria Romano

    Website: https://trueloveknots.com/

    9 min
  • 73 Dating and Courtship with Flora Ong

    During the 1920s, the word "dating" entered the American lexicon. Courtship was a topic of concern for both the family and the community, and courtship became a private concern for couples around the Civil War. Since then, we've taken a different approach to dating, and it differed from one generation to the next. In this episode, Flora Ong will discuss vital critical points to consider when dating, especially if you are using online dating applications.

    Standout Quotes:

    • “Recognize that you're not broken, there's nothing wrong with you, that you learn these mechanisms and these ways of coping in order to receive love as a child.” [Flora]
    • “Whether it's in childhood or whether it's in adulthood, if you want to have a successful loving relationship, emotional attunement is the key to that.” [Flora]
    • “You really have to dig deep as to what you're actually asking for. Because a lot of people interpret safety to interpret stability as money.” [Flora]

      • Key Takeaways:

      • Flora Ong started in the dating industry after a 14-year marriage that ended in divorce. She discovered something she had not expected: she had no idea how to date, love, or be loved.
      • Flora converted her blindfold into a journey to find love and help others who are struggling with the same challenges. As a trained health and life coach, she focuses solely on dealing with men and women, assisting them in identifying their needs, and resuming their dating lives.
      • Flora, who is 38 years old and has children, uses dating apps. It felt like she was 16 years old for the second time, making the same mistakes she did when she was that age. She then became aware of a pattern she was creating.
      • Because you go online dating, your attitude is everything, and if you have the right attitude about it, you will receive it back. If you have a positive attitude and use the apps, you will receive positive reinforcement.
      • Attitude towards dating is critical. Understanding your attachment type and love languages is vital. Nobody should date without knowing their attachment style because it shows how you naturally relate to others, which you may improve. But it's your instinctive reactions that need attention.
      • As their relationship progresses, women frequently have difficulty paying for items for both of them as a couple. Because she feels uncared for, that makes the man feel like he can't do enough, can't be enough, and as a result, he becomes insecure.
      • Things will work out, and life will carry on, we're told. But the world is changing. Dating applications have revolutionized the way we date. And the limits of living in a small community with a restricted number of individuals to meet are gone.

        • Episode Timeline:

        [00:41] Meet today's guest "Flora Ong," A matchmaker and a dating coach.

        [03:05] Flora's Life Story

        [04:40] The Attachment Style

        [05:34] Emotional Attunement

        [10:17] Flora's Coaching Clients

        [12:52] Generation Z's Dating Style

        [13:42] Flora's Website

        [14:06] The book "Attached" by Amir Levine

        [15:41] The Seminar "Redesigning your Love life."


        Learn more about Maria Romano and the True Love Knots at:

        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/ 

        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 


        Learn more about Flora Ong and her Matchmaking Process on:

        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flora-ong-82b2b64/ 

        Website: http://www.floraong.com/

        20 min
      • 72 Online Dating Interview with Barry Selby a Relationship Attraction Expert

        There are a few things to keep in mind to attract quality suitors when it comes to online dating. Nowadays, creating a profile is critical for telling a brief but appealing introduction about yourself. In this episode, an Executive Coach, Relationship Attraction Expert, and Bestselling Author Barry Selby discuss what you should think about when engaging in online dating and the values you must uphold to become more desirable to anyone who comes across you or your online profile.

        Standout Quotes:

        • “I know so much. But I'm still missing out. What am I doing wrong? What am I missing? Well, to leapfrog ahead, I basically found myself in a retreat that was exposing me so to speak, or at least educated me about being masculine, around the feminine energy.” [Barry]
        • “When I saw that magnificence, and what women really are in the feminine, I was absolutely in worship of that. I've dedicated serving the energy of a sense, which is why my work is helping women on the feminine because, frankly, it's selfish.” [Barry]
        • “Be aware of what your partial relationships, the common threads and partner relationships, because the thing is that ratio, the breakup, the patent dynamics, the way I felt afterwards seems it happened twice before. So, three times in a row, the same relationship experience different women.” [Barry]

          • Key Takeaways:

          • Barry has 35 years of experience in the personal development field but just 15 years of coaching and teaching experience. His relationship had been a disaster for nearly 15 years at that point, and he had made several errors and blunders. Barry was still making mistakes despite having been in the personal development area for a long time, learning about how to be in relationships, do better, and be a better person.
          • Masculine and feminine energy are not exclusive to one; we all have both. However, in general, in homosexual relationships, men better be in the male, and women better are in the feminine as a natural rule.
          • Since he was 15 years old, Barry has been a shoulder to cry on. So it's always been in his nature to be the nurturer and safe place for women. It didn't hurt his relationship, but it gave him a space for women to be with. So doing that has always been Barry's gift.

            • Episode Timeline:

            [00:02] Meet today's host "Maria Romano," from True Love Knots

            [03:48] Barry's Experience in Relationship

            [05:25] The Retreat that helped Barry tremendously

            [08:58] The difference between Masculine and Macho

            [12:01] Barry's Clients in Coaching

            [13:11] The Relationship Attraction Expert

            [17:39] The Codependent Relationship

            [19:43] Verify Someone's Identity when dating

            [24:57] Inspiration in writing the book

            [28:18] Barry's Favorite Movie

            [29:15] Barry's Favorite Song

            [30:04] Barry's Favorite Book

            [30:55] Barry's Take on Spirituality

            [33:14] Barry's Preferences in Dating someone


            Learn more about Maria Romano and the True Love Knots at:

            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/ 

            Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 


            Learn more about Barry Selby on:

            Website: something.BarrySelby.com | clubhouse.com/@barryselby

            Facebook: Facebook.com/barryselby.author

            Instagram: Instagram.com/therealbarryselby

            LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/barryselby

            Twitter: Twitter.com/barryselby

            YouTube: YouTube.com/barryselby




            37 min
          • 71 Online Dating Will Explode

            In this episode of “Online Dating 2022”, our guest is Maria Romano. She has been officiating wedding ceremonies for over 12 years at Las Vegas Nevada, known as the wedding capital in the world. She is also the founder of True Love Knots. Today, Maria shares a great tip about the dating game plan for 2022 and shares a downloadable link on how to start a profile kit for dating apps. 

            Standout Quotes:

            • “What's your game plan for 2022?” [Maria]
            • “And when you put yourself online, what you're doing is just expanding your dating pool.” [Maria]
            • “Getting your profile ready and dusting it off.” [Maria]
            • “Don’t stop yourself from having that exposure.” [Maria]
            • “Like I said you might meet somebody organically, but you could meet somebody that's online.” [Maria]
            • “So we all know it starts from within, as well.” [Maria]
            • “Date successfully and continue to stay safe when doing so. And always remember to spread love.” [Maria]

              • Key Takeaways:

              • January is the biggest time of the year where the most traffic is on all dating apps.
              • There are millions of people that we could meet on dating apps.
              • One of the things you should be doing is getting your profile ready.
              • Making sure you have current pictures, you have a great little bio about yourself, something upbeat, and what you're looking for in a partner.
              • It's all about you making sure that you're in the right place, that you're ready to start dating, that you're moving past anything, residuals that you've had from any past relationships, and being able to move forward.
              • Click the link and download a free profile starter kit.

                • Episode Timeline:

                [00:29] January is the time of the year for great traffic on dating apps

                [00:51] Millions of people meet on dating apps

                [1:19] Expanding your dating pool

                [1:41] Getting your profile ready

                [1:55] Free profile starter kit

                [2:16] Don’t stop yourself from having exposure

                [2:30] People never dream of meeting somebody online

                [2:35] You need to have a framework

                [2:55] It starts from within

                [3:08] Downloadable link for a profile starter kit

                [3:14] Connect with Maria


                5 min
              • 70 Kiss The Hand

                In this episode of “How the groom can shine in a wedding ceremony”, our guest is Maria Romano. She has been officiating wedding ceremonies for over 12 years at Las Vegas Nevada, known as the wedding capital in the world. She also created a course on “How to become a rockstar Wedding Officiant.” Today, Joe Maria shares a great tip for male leads or grooms on how they can shine during their wedding ceremony.

                Standout Quotes:

                • “We all know that when the bride walks down the aisle, the female lead in the relationship, all eyes are on them.” [Maria]
                • “And you're going to have everybody going, oh.” [Maria]
                • “Do you know that is magic at that moment. That's magic.” [Maria]
                • “So again, it's infectious. It's exciting. It's a rippling effect.” [Maria]
                • “So in the meantime, continue to stay healthy, happy and safe.” [Maria]
                • “And as I always say, spread love, that rippling love effect.” [Maria]

                  • Key Takeaways:

                  • Usually, the focus of the wedding ceremonies is on the bride.
                  • According to Maria, the groom or the male lead can also shine during their wedding ceremony.
                  • Male leads or the grooms can also stand out during the putting of the ring on the bride’s finger.
                  • After putting on the ring to the bride the groom must lean over and give the beautiful kiss. 
                  • The groom created a beautiful emotional moment between him and his bride, that moment then spills over, it bubbles over to their guests, and guests feel their love.
                  • The groom is going to send out ripples of love to his partner and everybody around them. Plus, it is a great picture moment.

                    • Episode Timeline:

                    [00:07] The focus of wedding ceremonies

                    [00:26] How male leads can shine during the ceremony

                    [00:32] Who is Maria Romano

                    [01:52] How to stand out as the groom

                    [02:03] Give the wife a kiss

                    [2:26] The love you send is infectious to others

                    [2:47] Rippling Love Impact

                    [3:12] Hold the kiss for 2-3 seconds

                    [3:37] Take the advice to heart


                    5 min
                  • 69 Tissue and Tears Wedding

                    Joining this episode of the True Love Knots is the most sought out wedding officiant, Maria Romano. Maria Romano is the founder of True Love Knots, a program she created specifically to help those looking for love later in life. An ordained minister and highly sought-after professional speaker, she has performed over 3000 marriages. Today, Maria shares her practical tips and tricks to help the groom shine during a wedding event, not just the lovely bride.

                    Standout Quotes:

                    • "I've had the opportunity to perform close to 4000 wedding ceremonies, I got to meet people from all over the world, and I get to see it all." [Maria]
                    • "Take the tissue and dab the lower part of their cheeks, their cheekbones, wiping away the tears, don't ruin the makeup, if they're wearing makeup. That's one thing, just dab."

                      • Key Takeaways:

                      • We frequently cry during the vows or immediately before the kiss. The pair does become emotional at times, which is normal. Maria gives the groom a tissue box and tells him to take three tissues because good weep a lot, and they may end up sobbing as well.
                      • When you hand a few tissues to your partner while your partner is crying during the program, your audience gets the impression that you are very romantic. It is also evident in the photographs taken at the time.

                        • Episode Timeline:

                        [00:02] Meet today's host "Maria Romano," from True Love Knots

                        [01:58] Tissue Box for Crying

                        [02:31] The Romantic Gesture


                        Learn more about Maria Romano and the True Love Knots at:

                        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/ 

                        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 


                        5 min

                      About Love And Legacy

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Join Maria Romano, the dynamic host of Love And Legacy (Formerly True Love Knots), as she guides you through the exhilarating journey of finding love again after 40. Whether you're a widow, widower, or divorced, this podcast is your compass in the world of dating and relationships. Maria, an ordained minister who has officiated over 4,000 marriages, shares her wisdom and expertise to help you navigate modern love.