Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu

Rewriting the Dating Handbook and Standing Out Online with Ilana Dunn


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Episode 135: This is a first for The Real Reel and the bar is set high as the one and only Ilana Dunn joins Natalie to chat about all things dating-related. This episode is packed full of advice and funny dating stories that will remind you you’re not alone in your journey to find love. Ilana’s ability and willingness to be vulnerable landed her a job at Hinge where she discussed her romantic life on camera and on the mic. This served as the catalyst in her own journey to becoming an entrepreneur and she is still the go-to friend to call for dating advice. 

Ilana is the host of Seeing Other People, a podcast that discusses the ups and downs of modern dating and relationships with a healthy dose of honesty and empathy. She also offers 1:1 emotional support coaching and dating profile audits.  

Today’s episode dives into: 

  • Dating do's and don'ts  
  • How to create an online profile that stands out  
  • Some hot takes on dating rules and how to stop playing games   
  • The ups and downs of starting a business based on vulnerability 
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    Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Ilana on Instagram @ilana.dunn and her podcast @seeingotherpeople. 

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