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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

In this episode: Dater’s Barbie, Steve, and Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol continue their chat and discuss the difference between being fine and disappointed and why it’s important to distinguish the difference between the two.  👉 Barbie tackles the bizarre dating trend where women say they’d prefer being lost in the woods with a bear over a man. Shocking? Maybe. Accurate? Debatable. The trio dives into... Read More

In this episode: Dater’s Barbie, Steve, and Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol reunite at Salt Lake City’s Edison House for a lively catch-up episode! 👉 Barbie dishes on her latest dating adventures, including the brief reappearance of Monster Truck Guy. She also gives us the inside scoop on what dating is like in Virginia (spoiler: it’s a whole different game than Utah). Steve keeps us laughing... Read More

Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down with Philadelphia based Matchmaker and Super Connector Michal Niasteter for an in-depth conversation about love for late bloomers. Is it ever too late to find love? What about those who have little or no relationship experience? What about those with no experience with sex, intimacy, or even physical contact with a partner? 👉 Michal completed her graduate education in... Read More

In this episode: Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down for part two with internet-famous entrepreneur Bubba Page! The pair continues their candid conversation on all things dating. 👉 Bubba shares his year-long journey in the dating world so far, from meeting people on social media to referrals from trusted friends. Together, they break down strategies for vetting potential partners. You’ll get ideas on how to... Read More

In this episode: In this episode, Instructional Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down with internet-famous entrepreneur Bubba Page for a candid conversation about all things dating. 👉 New here? This is your chance to hear Kristin’s journey to becoming an Instructional Matchmaker. Bubba shares his own backstory—from faith-filled father of 8 to serial entrepreneur—and now, stepping back into the dating pool as a divorced dad. 👉... Read More

In this episode, Dating Coach & Matchmaker Kristin Sokol sits down with Comedian Steve Soelberg and Singles Mingle Events founder Molly Bitton for a double dose of dating talk and laughs. 👉 Part One: Did you know we’re going to 50% fewer parties than we were 20 years ago? This sad-but-true statistic has a huge impact on the dating world. Kristin, Steve, and Molly break... Read More

In this episode: 👉 Feel like you struggle to meet people at parties, events, or anywhere new? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into how you can easily bring the charm back to your IRL connections. What to say and how to do it!  👉 Kristin sits down with Molly Bitton, founder of Singles Mingle Events, to chat about what’s happening in the... Read More