The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks,  interviews singles, Mike (host of the MJR & Friends podcast), Valerie, and Aaron.  They discuss the advantages and disadvantages to being single, dating during COVID, online dating, their love languages, and more!  The singles also play some singles trivia to test how much they know about being single in America.    

Credit: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-dating-sites-for-2021/Single trivia information comes from Chris Woolston (2019) https://consumer.healthday.com/encyclopedia/emotional-health-17/love-sex-and-relationship-health-news-452/quiz-what-do-you-know-about-the-benefits-of-the-single-life-647946.html If you would like to take a quiz to find out your love language by Gary Chapman,  feel free to use this link https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/singles-quiz/

Meetup with MeLa podcast host, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, with multi-faith chaplain, Helen Bodell, discuss a diversity of topics related to life events that occurred and are occurring during the pandemic.  MeLa and Helen discuss the complexities of supporting loved ones during the times of COVID.  Celebrations and life-altering events have required new approaches in lieu of the COVID restrictions.  Creativity and innovation have been crucial in celebrating births, new family additions, engagements, and weddings/ marriages.  In addition, supporting our loved ones during critical times of illness and loss is also explored.  A video memorial is featured to honor some of those who have been lost during the pandemic. Music credit- Tamia, "Officially Missing You"

This is the second episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Guest Co-Host, Valerie Tridenti, developed a guide to having a long-lasting, healthy relationship by watching for red flags and being in the moment.  This builds off of Episode 1 of the Meetup with MeLa, "Relationship Series: Love Thy Self".  This episode explores the multiple aspects of a relationship when individuals start to date and seek a partner.   Gain an understanding for identifying and avoiding those infamous "red flags" while assessing what is right for you!   Do not accept anything less than what you rightfully deserve in any and all relationships! 

If you would like to learn more about the Love Language by Gary Chapman or take the quiz, as referenced in the posdcast; feel free to use this link https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/singles-quiz/

This is the fourth episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, meets with 3 married couples to talk about what it takes to have a successful marriage.  The couples play "The Newlywed Game" to see how much they know about one another, and some movie trivia.  Join in the fun by playing along with your partner or spouse!!!   If you would like to learn more about the Love Language by Gary Chapman or take the quiz, like the couples did; feel free to use this link https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/singles-quiz/

This is the third episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Founder of ZPD Coaching, Carrie Sackett, discuss the dynamics of interpersonal growth, development, and self-improvement.  Carrie offers her clients opportunities to be the creators and builders of their lives through individual and group sessions.  For more information, please visit her business website at CoachingZPD.com.

This is the first episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Guest Co-Host, Valerie Tridenti, developed an easy-to-follow plan of how to start with loving oneself in order to be in healthy and fulfilling relationships in the future.  This is a step-by-step guide to finding inner peace and worth, so you do not accept anything less than what you rightfully deserve in any and all relationships!

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MeLa (Melissa-Lauren Hooks) welcomes special guest, Christina Gatteri, Certified Financial Planner, to discuss an array of financial topics ranging from COVID relief options, to expected financial trends in 2021, and everything in between!

Christina is the owner of the financial company called, “Me Next Year” (MeNextYear.com), where her focus remains on assisting clients with positive financial decision-making to reach their goals.

For additional references after listening to this podcast, please check out the following links:

Student loan relief information https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/student-loan-deferment-forbearance,

mortgage relief information https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/student-loan-deferment-forbearance,

credit card relief information https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/credit-card-debt-during-coronavirus-relief-options-tips/#:~:text=Lowering%20or%20deferring%20yo, and

how relief options may affect your credit score https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-forbearance-affects-credit/.

In addition, assistance and questions related to may also be directed to the United Way by calling 2-1-1.

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Melissa and special guest Mike, discuss their #NewYearsResolutions, plus what Meet Up with MeLa will bring to the table!  Grab your wine and join in!