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This week we will learn about Lola, a new dating app launching in Boston and New York this summer. Today's guest is Paul English the founder of six startups and co-founder of Kayak, a travel industry giant he sold to Priceline for 1.8 billion dollars. Paul is passionate about finding a better way and uses his creativity to solve problems. Years ago, when online dating himself - Paul could identify issues and became compelled to solve the frustrations many faced with existing dating apps. It was a match on Bumble with Rachel Cohen, who became his girlfriend, and now the couple is taking on a new challenge with the upcoming launch of their dating app, Lola. Through Lola, Paul and Rachel plan on creating a new way to connect. Paul shares the vision and inspiration behind Lola, and learn about the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for this new dating app. 

Paul English is the founder of Boston Venture Studio and he’s also an entrepreneur, and philanthropist who has previously co-founded and successfully sold six startups – Kayak, Lola, Moonbeam, GetHuman, Boston Light, and Intermute. Paul is also the founder of four nonprofits – Summits Education in Haiti, Embrace Boston, The Winter Walk for Homelessness, and The Bipolar Social Club. Paul is the subject of Tracy Kidder's book "A Truck Full of Money" and you can hear an interview with Paul on "How I Built This" with Guy Raz and view his video from TEDxBoston in 2022. I’ve watched and listened to it all and I can’t tell you how special this man is!

Kerry Brett and Paul English discuss the common struggles many have with online dating and how Paul plans on changing the online dating culture and improve and simplify the over dating experience.

How Lola will filter out terrible daters.
How Lola will use A1 to give the users better matches.
Lola will be very safe for women.
Lola will have a component built into the app that will find a place in the middle for you to meet.
How Lola will use machine learning to help find you a better date.
Lola will cut down catfishing.
Lola will filter out people who don't practice good behavior.

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This week’s episode is all about persistence. If you want something, you have to go after it with everything you’ve got, which couldn’t be truer when finding love. Today, we’re joined by Keisha Stubbs, who shares her inspiring story of love, loss, and redemption. From hitting rock bottom to rising to the top, Keisha is a testament to the power of persistence and the importance of never giving up on finding love. When finding love, anything is possible if you’re willing to put in the work. Keisha will share how she met the love of her life, recently got engaged, and why sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to rock it! 

Keisha Stubbs is the author of the book "Close or be Closed, How A Teen Mom Sold Her Way Out Of Poverty. Keisha hit rock bottom early in life when she ended her High School career by fighting her way to graduation with a 4-month-old baby on her hip. When Keisha was 23, her boyfriend and her son's father was murdered, making her a single mother. The following year she lost everything, her apartment, car, and job. Keisha climbed the ladder in the automotive industry, going from the salesperson of the year to sales manager. Recently she ran for office and started a new business, the Artisan Markets. She founded the non-profit Tied Together, which is geared towards helping children. Her life purpose is to inspire and help people who've been dealt a bad hand.

Keisha Stubbs emphasizes the importance of persistence and never giving up on finding love. She also discusses the value of putting yourself first and creating a space someone else would want to share with you. Kerry Brett shares dating tips inspired by Keisha's story, including being who you want to attract, acting like a wife if you want to be a wife, and being consistent in putting yourself out there. This episode is a reminder that anything is possible if you're willing to do the work and never give up on finding love.

To find out more about Keisha Stubbs, follow on Instagram @keishavstubbs. To find out more about the Artisan Markets go to www.artisanmarkets.com.

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Today's topic is a breath of fresh air "Why Spring is the Best Time to Start a Relationship." With the arrival of spring just around the corner, people are excited to embrace the season of new beginnings. As the sun shines and days grow longer, the outdoors bloom with the possibility of new connections. People are happier, hearts more open, and the spring air is filled with the promise of love. Our resident astrologer, the fabulous psychic healer Jill Jardine, shares the best dates toput a spring in your step, kick off a new romance, and bask in the warmth of a fresh spring fling. 

Jill Jardine is a therapist, professional astrologer and spiritual advisor.  For over 30 years, she’s helped thousands of people find the power and confidence within themselves to make decisions to move forward with ease and joy. If you feel stuck and unfulfilled it could be caused by your subconscious, limiting beliefs or past-life agreements. Today, Jill will share how easy it is to tap into your higher self and live you’re your best life. 

In this episode Jill shares her astrology update for the Spring of 2023 and give us a breakdown of March, April, May and June for dating.

Kerry Brett and Jill Jardine cover a lot of ground and focus on why spring is the best time to start a relationship. Topics include;

The new season, with longer days and warmer weather, will make people more open and excited to date.

Jill discusses why March is the perfect month to start dating as all planets are traveling direct until April 21st, with no retrograde planets to hold anyone back.

Jill also notes that March is an astrologically significant month, with Saturn leaving Aquarius and moving into Pisces, signifying a whole new three-year cycle. This is an ideal time to re-evaluate your relationships and begin anew.

Pluto also enters Aquarius on March 23rd, signifying a new era of connection and connectivity. For dating, this means people will quickly determine whether someone is their tribe or vibe.

It’s manifestation time, where people can create a new reality around their love life.

All of this positive astrological energy will encourage others to spring into action and start something new.

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Today's topic is how to genuinely put yourself out there because people who do – have success, especially when finding love. And this week's guest has no problem in that department! He shows up as himself and handles rejections graciously. Get ready for … William Hung! William Hung became an instant celebrity with his rendition of Ricky Martin's song "She Bangs" during American Idol, which went viral. When he didn't get the golden ticket or hear "you're going to Hollywood," he stated, "he did his best and had no regrets," and the world fell in love with him. Today, William shares his setbacks in love. You may not know, but he's been divorced twice and discusses his inspirational journey to find love with his fiancé… And why sometimes you need relationships that didn't work to get it right. 

William Hung is a former American singer who gained fame through his audition on the third season of American Idol in 2003. He acquired notoriety with his off-key performance of Ricky Martin's song of "She Bangs," He instantly became a household name for his unique dance moves and enthusiastic personality. Following his audition, he became a motivational speaker and has spoken to audiences worldwide about his experiences and the importance of pursuing one's dreams. William went from being laughed off stage to having a number-one hit to singing "She Bangs" live with Ricky Martin in 2018.

Kerry Brett and William Hung cover a lot of ground. Topics include:

William's online dating experience.
William's Dad pretended to be William online to help him find love.
William's lessons from past failed relationships.
Throughout the hard years, William never gave up or lost hope.
When looking for love, focus on core values and having activities you both like to do together.
Beauty can change over time, but beauty on the inside will never change. Remember the line from She Bangs – she looks like a flower but stings like a bee. Avoid choosing a relationship based solely on looks.
Stay away from secrets because harboring secrets creates a less satisfying relationship. Even small secrets can prevent closeness and create problems. 

To learn more about William Hung and his upcoming speaking engagements and podcast, follow him on Instagram @williamhungofficial.

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Have you ever wondered why men don't call back, disappear into thin air, or can’t commit? Today, we will uncover the most common mistakes women make and how to avoid them. In honor of Valentine's Day, "aka" (National Single Awareness Day), and Shot@Love's 3rd anniversary, we have the greatest guest imaginable. Dr. John Gray! Dr. John Gray is the most well-known relationship expert in the world! He's the author of the highly acclaimed, widely popular, and most trusted relationship book of all time; Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the 10 most influential books of the last quarter-century. In hardcover, it was the bestselling book of the 90s. Dr. Gray's books are translated into over 45 languages in more than 100 countries, and it continues to be a bestseller.

Dr. Gray has written over twenty books, his most recent is Beyond Mars and Venus. His books have forever changed the way men and women view their relationships. John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in both personal and professional relationships. He has appeared repeatedly on Oprah, as well as on The Dr. Oz Show, Today, CBS this Morning, Good Morning America, and others. He has been profiled in Time, Forbes, USA Today, and People. He was also the subject of a three-hour special hosted by the late Barbara Walters. 

Today we'll learn how to manage our emotions, approach dating and relationships differently, and stop sabotaging ourselves. Dr. John Gray will point us in the right direction and show us how to win over our potential partner so we can avoid pain and experience more love. 

Kerry Brett and Dr. John Gray cover a lot of ground. Topics include;

Why men are attracted to women who are happy, and how do you stay happy do more of what you love.
Why men are more motivated when they feel they are needed.
Why men get close but need to pull away.
The best times to have a conversation with a man.
How men and women keep score differently.
Ways to score points with both women and men.
The power of being direct and using few words.
Men are motivated to make you happy. Men expect you to be happy and don’t want someone who’s always unhappy or complaining. Just having a good time is the greatest gift a man can receive.
Women often hand their power over to men, which is a worthiness issue. Know that you are desirable and worthy, and you don’t have to earn it.
Men want to feel accepted and appreciated. Women need to trust that a man is doing his best, and when you accept and appreciate him, you give him the fuel and motivation to do more.

John’s course “How to Get Everything You Want in Relationships For Women, Men, Couples, and Singles” https://marsvenus.com/gift. John has an upcoming two-day class that will change your life on March 4-5. It’s limited to just 40 seats, so click the link to claim yours! https://www.marsvenus.com/relationship-weekend

Follow on social media www.twitter.com/marsvenus, www.facebook.com/Mars.Venus.John.Gray, www.instagram.com/johngraymarsvenus_official/ 

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This week's topic is finding the key to unbreakable confidence. You must put yourself out there– when looking for love, you can fake it until you make it or fail it to nail it! We all have failures of epic proportions and go through several failed relationships, which are inevitable, but they can also provide valuable opportunities. Today's guest is Ben Currier, the World’s #1 Biggest Failure and host of the podcast The Failure Guy. Ben was fired repeatedly and couldn’t figure out why he wasn't succeeding. He'll share why failure has many benefits, like getting honest with yourself and improving self-awareness. Failing inspires creativity and encourages innovative solutions to problems. And why we can quickly turn it around and go in another direction because we all have a get out of fail free card. 

Self-proclaimed World's #1 Failure Ben Currier hosts the ironically successful “Failure Guy” podcast. His podcast currently has a global reach: that Spotify-owned Chartable ranks higher than 99.8% of all Podcasts. Ben spent 15 years in corporate America, financially forecasting billions of dollars across multiple industries. He is an Excel guru, 4-time Microsoft MVP Award Winner, and creator of one of the six Best Online Excel Classes per Investopedia. His Excel training has over 25 million minutes of listening time, and he’s helped millions with his online Excel training. 

Despite these successes, Ben has been fired from every jobhe’s had. This has inspired him to investigate failure while working hard to turn his setbacks into success. He inspires others across the country through his hit podcast, public speaking engagements and has interviewed many big names, such as Carole Baskin, and William Hung, to name a few.

Ben shares his incredible journey and what he's learned in the process so we can find our unbreakable inner confidence in our abilities when dating.

Ben Currier the World’s #1 Failure and Kerry Brett the World’s #2 Failure cover a lot of ground discussing how failures led both of us to success in both dating and life. Topics include;
Why people hold themselves back because of the fear of failure and how to overcome.
How to use clothing to raise your confidence.
Why you should take a chance to stand out in online dating.
Why you should be weirder than you are.
Take risks in texts and stop trying to be like everyone else.
Remember to remind yourself that no one is perfect and that everyone is flawed.
Why having low expectations is helpful while hoping for the best outcomes.
Dating is a percentage game, the more dates you go on–the more comfortable you’ll get and the higher the chance you’ll have of succeeding.
Don’t be afraid to fail! Do at least one thing on a date outside of your comfort because that’s where the magic happens.
Fake it until you make it or Fail it until you nail either way will work. And remember action creates reaction.

Listen to Ben’s Failure Guy podcast that can be found on all platforms, follow on Instagram @failureguyben, or on Twitter.

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Today's topic is Moving on! Moving on is a time to level up, learn how to step into our power to create the life we want, and go for it! Michelle Dempsey-Multack, knows all about Moving On; she’s written a book about it and host's the podcast Moms Moving On sharing her advice as a Divorce & Co-Parenting specialist. You can embrace this time and realize nothing is holding you back. It's time to decide what we want to change while consciously choosing to build a better life for ourselves. Michelle shares how she found beauty in a situation that almost broke her. And why your cup isn't half full of half empty, it’s refillable because loss leaves you in a place to be filled up with all good things. And why, damn it – it feels so good to be moving on! 

Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a writer, mom, coach, speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. Michelle attended American University as a Journalism major, graduated from Hofstra’s communications program with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, and then earned a Double Master’s Degree in Education from Adelphi University. Originally from New York, Michelle moved to Miami in her late 20’s, where the “second part of her life” began. She married her daughter’sfather, got divorced and years later remarried and lives in North Miami Beach raising a beautiful blended family. She’s been featured in US Weekly, Parents Magazine, Scary Mommy, Forbes, Elite Daily, Ocean’s Drive, HuffPost, NBC, and Good Morning America to name a few.

In this episode Michelle shares her wisdom, and life experiences that will help anyone in the process of Moving On. 

Kerry Brett and Michelle Dempsey-Multack cover a lot of ground. Topics include;

Your break-up or divorce should be the center of your universe not your friends center. Why you should have boundaries with friends.
How to manage the rage when you are left alone to pick up the pieces.
Why journaling is a practice to manage your fears, anxiety or what you want for your future.
How to unravel and manage gaslighting.
How to learn to trust yourself again when moving on.
How Michelle learned to move away from toxic men out of the fear of being alone.
Why we need to remind ourselves or remind our children that we don’t settle, and we don’t let people treat us for less than we are worth.
There is a big difference between being alone and lonely.
The what if and the what is very helpful for parents who are in the beginning of co-parenting. 
Why can’t see clearly when you are run by emotion.
Boundaries will be your best friend when moving on.
No response is a response and why you don’t need to have the last word.

To find out more about Michelle Dempsey-Multack or purchase her book Moms Moving On go to www.momsmovingon.com. Follow on Instagram at @themichelledempsey and listen to her podcast Moms Moving On on all platforms.

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There is a difference between giving up and realizing when you’ve had enough—today’s guest is Jennifer Hurvitz, and she understands the power of ending a relationship that isn’t serving you. In fact, she’s written a whole book about it called Midlife Priceless, and yes, I said priceless, not midlife crisis. In the past, Jennifer stayed too long in her marriage, put up with far too much in previous relationships, and recently found the courage to leave her last relationship. She shares why you need to trust your intuition and respect yourself enough to call it quits. And why sometimes throwing in the towel and moving on is the most important thing you can do when choosing yourself. Jennifer shares some of her Hurvitz Hot Tips, her favorite dating apps, and why dating doesn’t need to be a disaster. 

Jennifer Hurvitz is a relationship expert, dating coach, best-selling author, and host of the award-winning Doing Relationships Right Podcast. Through her books and weekly podcast, Jennifer helps people understand what a happy relationship can look like and how to dip their toes back into the dating world post-divorce. Jennifer has been highlighted by Oprah Daily, where her book Woulda Coulda Should: A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Staying Married was chosen as one of the best marriage books to read with your partner for a healthy relationship! Jennifer speaks all over the country, and her expert opinions have been featured in publications like Forbes, Scary Mommy, Women’s Health, Bustle, Divorced Mom, and BluntMoms.

Kerry Brett and Jennifer Hurvitz cover a lot of ground; topics include:
Key takeaways from Midlife Priceless.
Jennifer Hurvitz tips for doing relationships right.
How to know when to call it quits.
The importance of a non-negotiable list.
The value of looking at your five year plan.
Why you should never put what you don’t want in your dating profile.
If you can’t show up with an optimistic attitude when online dating wait until you can because otherwise you’ll be wasting your time and others.
If you lack confidence and have low-self worth, take more time before you begin dating.
Without communication, there is no relationship. Without respect, there is no love, without trust, there is no reason to continue.
Happy divorces, happy dating, happy relationships, happy marriages, they all take work. But the most important relationship you have is the one you have with yourself.

To learn more about Jennifer Hurvitz and purchase her books, you can do so at www.jenniferhurvitz.com. Follow on Instagram @doingrelationshipsright or listen to Jennifer’s podcast Doing Relationships Right on all platforms. 

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Today’s guest is Sarah Levy; she’s a writer in recovery and author of the new book “Drinking Games.” At the age of 28, Sarah, on paper, looked like she had it all together, a great job – and a successful life that was on track. The truth was she felt empty and alone, suffered from blackouts, and repeatedly put herself in dangerous situations. Sarah thought using alcohol helped heal her broken heart, empowered her to date, and quenched her thirst for validation. But drinking only numbed her pain and dimmed her light as she dated different kinds of men, feeling perpetually hung over and spiritually bankrupt. When she gave up alcohol, she thought her life was over. But for Sarah, her last sip was the moment when her life started. In sobriety, she fell in love, changed careers, moved across the country, got married, published a must-read book, and became the woman she is today. If you’re looking to change your relationship with alcohol, are sober curious, or want to be inspired, then this episode is for you!

Sarah Levy is the author of Drinking Games, a memoir in essays from St. Martin’s Press. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine (The Cut), Glamour, Elle, Vogue, Refinery29, and Cosmopolitan, among other publications. Sarah has written articles such as “Falling In Love Without Alcohol” and “Giving Up Alcohol Made Me Date Again Like a Teenager.” Drinking Games has been named most anticipated by Good Morning America, Good Day DC, the LA Times, New York Post, Zibby Mag, Buzzfeed Books, Pure Wow, and Apple Books to name a few. And the favorable reviews keep on coming! Sarah is a graduate of Brown University and lives in Los Angeles by way of New York City.

I’m excited to feature Sarah on Shot@Love today and admire her greatly for spreading awareness around sobriety and her goals to change the culture around addiction and alcoholism. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

To learn more about Sarah Levy, go to www.sarahllevy.com or follow her on Instagram @sarahllevy.

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In this new calendar year, what are we going to do differently? And what tools do we need to get from where we are to where we want to go? When we show up differently, what shows up for us is different. Today, we discuss the astrological forecast for the new year with well-known astrologer Jill Jardine. Jill will explain why love is in the cards for you in 2023 while sharing her predictions about romance and identifying the best times to date, how to set the tone for the upcoming year, and shift our mindset to align with the new energies and opportunities that lie ahead in the new year! Jill helps us prepare to pull in a new love interest – get intentional about what we want to manifest while sharing a snapshot of this new year. 

Jill Jardine is a professional astrologer, therapist, psychic healer, and spiritual advisor. She's also a former radio personality on WATD and the host of the podcast Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine. Jill has been a reverend in Sanskrit Mantra, and for over 30 years, she's helped thousands of people find power and confidence within themselves while helping guide others with important decisions. Jill is my dear friend and my psychic healer who's predicted so many things in my life! In this week's episode, Jill shares why we can usher in anything we want in 2023 and what to expect in this new year! 

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