Advertise on podcast: Barbie Does Dating

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down with dater Barbie Berg for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Barbie’s recent trip to Washington, D.C., the unbelievable heat index, and a few travel stories before diving into the real topic of the episode. How do you make smart decisions in dating without wasting precious time on the wrong people? And just as importantly, how... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down with local single gal and founder of The Four Week Fix to chat it up about unique summer first date ideas that will foster connection, playfulness, curiosity and fun. If you’re looking to up your game on first date ideas. If you’re curious about intentional dating, modern matchmaking, this episode is a must-listen. It’s funny, insightful,... Read More

In this episode: Nearly 200 arranged relationships. Plenty of success stories. A few hard lessons. And more than a little chaos.Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits in the studio with Four Week Fix founder Tiana Chambers to unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first-ever Four Week Fix dating experiment. Hear what they learned, what participants loved, what caught them off guard, and... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and dater Barbie Berg tackle one of the most overlooked parts of online dating: profile prompts. Most people waste this valuable real estate with generic answers that blend into the crowd. In this episode, Kristin and Barbie rewrite real dating prompts, transforming them from boring and forgettable into conversation starters that spark curiosity and attract the right kind... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and dater Barbie Berg put Barbie’s dating profile photos under the microscope. Which photos deserve a spot on the profile, and which ones need to be left in the dust? Tune in as they debate the dos and don’ts of dating profile photos and reveal what your pictures might be saying before you ever send a message. If... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and dater Barbie Berg break down social media trends and insights about dating curiosity and how to make the most of new connections on a first date. The gals also talk about how to share the right details about yourself to spark a sense of curiosity in your dates.  If you’re curious about intentional dating, modern matchmaking, this... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and dater Barbie Berg are back after a few weeks away for work, travel, and real life. The first part of the episode is a warm catch-up full of travel stories, personal updates, and Kristin’s reflections on giving a toast at a client’s wedding. Then, around the 15-minute mark, the conversation takes a fascinating turn. Kristin shares powerful... Read More

In this episode: Instructional matchmaker Kristin Sokol, dater Barbie Berg, and comedian Steve Soelberg sit down for an honest conversation about a recent breakup in Barbie’s life. She shares what she learned, why she made the decisions she did, and how the experience actually gave her more hope that good partners exist. Along the way, Kristin offers insights that help Barbie see the relationship from... Read More

In this episode: Instructional matchmaker Kristin Sokol, dater Barbie Berg, and comedian Steve Soelberg sit down to talk about the fun they’ve been having at recent Singles Mingle events. They recap past activities, share some favorite moments, and preview what’s coming up next. The group also dives into a conversation about The 4 Week Fix, an arranged-relationship dating experiment. Barbie shares what her friend has... Read More

Instructional matchmaker Kristin Sokol, dater Barbie Berg, and comedian Steve Soelberg sit down for a fun, honest conversation about the loss of a beloved and much cared for dead tree in Barbie’s yard.  The trio draws comparisons about nurturing what is unsalvageable in the dating space. It’s funny, insightful, and full of those “oh… that’s me” moments. Don’t miss this episode. If you’re new around... Read More

In this episode: Instructional matchmaker Kristin Sokol, dater Barbie Berg, and comedian Steve Soelberg sit down for a fun, honest conversation about in real life activities, events and interactions. Places to go. Things to do. And what to actually do when you get there. Get real insights on how to create more of these moments in your life, plus stories from Barbie and Steve and... Read More

In this episode: Instructional matchmaker Kristin Sokol, dater Barbie Berg, and friend Jhill sit down for a fun, honest conversation about why whimsy matters on dating apps and how adding a little personality can completely change your results.  If your profile has been serving the same ingredients for years, you are likely getting the same matches (or not). This episode explores how small, whimsical shifts... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and dater Barbie Berg sit down with Tiana Chambers, founder of one of the newest and boldest dating experiments for Latter-day Saint singles. Tiana and her team are launching The Four Week Fix, a chance at an arranged relationship over a four-week dating experiment. It blends modern technology with old-fashioned intuition to intentionally pair participants and help them... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol and comedian Steve Soelberg crash a professional bridal photoshoot with BarbieAnn Bridal and quickly realize they’re mostly just, in the way. The Fall shoot brings together the whole crew, including Utah’s legendary photographer MJ Morgan (@mjmorganphoto), who shares expert insight on how to choose the right photographer for your big day. Once Kristin and Steve decide to stop... Read More

In this episode: Daters Barbie & Steve, and Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sit down via Zoom with Anxious Attachment expert Trevor Hansen (@theartofhealingbytrevor) for an eye-opening conversation you do not want to miss. Trevor absolutely blew us away with his deep knowledge of the brain, attachment systems, and how our emotional connections shape the way we show up in relationships. If you’ve ever found yourself... Read More