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Jenna Birch is the founder of SISU, a PR firm that serves early-stage startups and VCs. She's also a partner at Kaya Ventures. We talked about how to recognize when it's time to engage PR services, the importance of a founder's personal branding and the path that led her from journalism into venture-backed tech. She also shared her methodologies for assessing clients, setting realistic expectations, and creating impactful media strategies. There are a lot of misconceptions around PR and comms, so I was glad to get her perspective on earned media, personal branding for founders, and tips for navigating the earlier stages of a startup's lifecycle with optimal PR strategies.  “PR is not meant to make up for a lack of something in your business, it can't fix the thing that you really need to fix, for instance, finding product market fit,” she said. “PR is not the gateway to do that. You have to have that figured out before you get PR.” We also talked about how to interview a comms firm, her ballpark estimates for monthly fees, and which red flags to look for when a PR professional wants to rep you. “You want to learn everything you can. So I'd also just ask about the transparency and how they're going to guide you through, because I think having a look behind the curtain — having someone that's willing to give you that look — is important.” 43:46 minutes   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:55) “SISU is a very good startup word. It means ‘enduring grit.'” (4:14) Her transition from journalism into being a comms professional/VC. (7:26) Inside the process Jenna uses to assess potential clients. (8:55) “PR is not meant to make up for a lack of something in your business.” (12:08) SISU's onboarding process: “I like to craft things in three-month sprints.” (14:47) “Ultimately, you're the steward of your company's story. So I need you to be involved in that process.” (19:14) How founders can identify/leverage news hooks and trends. (22:10) When it comes to thought leadership, “most founders and most investors are not immediately good at that.” (24:59) Why she thinks LinkedIn is more valuable than Twitter/X for business leaders. (27:32) Which signals and metrics indicate you should hire outside PR help? (31:16) The framework she uses to decide whether your startup is ready to hire her. (32:27) “Anyone that promises you press is probably not the right partner for you.” (35:05) Jenna ballparks a monthly cost for professional PR services. (38:10) How she became a partner at Kaya Ventures/how to pitch her. LINKS Jenna Birch, founder, SISU SISU Kaya Ventures NFX Paid vs. Owned vs. Earned Media: What's the Difference? (Harvard Business School) Subscribe to Fund/Build/Scale

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This week we're talking all things public relations for founders & VCs with the knowledgable Jenna Birch. Jenna Birch is the founder of Sisu Brand & PR, a communications consultancy serving both venture capital firms and startups. She has previously worked as the VP, Narrative & Communications at NFX, as well as the Head of Content & Communications at Forerunner, crafting inventive marketing and PR strategies for both firms. In those roles, she's also worked with startups across sectors like consumer, enterprise, SaaS, bio, digital health, travel, crypto, fintech/e-commerce, and more. Prior to working in-house at VC firms, she was a longtime journalist and published author (THE LOVE GAP, Grand Central Publishing, 2018).In this explained episode, Erica and Jenna talk about Jenna's windy journey from being a freelance journalist to writing a dating book to uncovering her passion for storytelling which landed her in the world of venture capital. Jenna has since left venture capital and kickstarted her own firm to support mostly female founders and fund managers with everything PR related. She's a wealth of knowledge and we're so glad she shared her time with us!Twentysomethings, listen now for an hour of inspiration with Jenna Birch!Follow Us!Jenna Birch: @jennabirchEmail Jenna at: jenna@sisubrandpr.comErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

Recorded: 2018. A majority of guys say they want to be with a smart, independent woman, but studies have proven guys don't choose these ladies! WTF is up with that?! Journalist and author Jenna Birch calls it “The Love Gap.” Based on data from her book, she shares with Natasha the psychology behind why men flee from the “full package woman,” in this eye-opening throwback episode of Kinda Dating! Kinda Dating is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! GET EXCLUSIVE KINDA DATING MERCH HERE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/kinda-dating?ref_id=15658 Email us your thoughts at kindadating@gmail.com Follow Kinda Dating: www.instagram.com/kindadating www.facebook.com/kindadating www.twitter.com/kindadating Follow Jenna Birch https://www.instagram.com/jennabirch/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/jennalbirch/ https://twitter.com/jennabirch?lang=en Follow Natasha Chandel: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.chandel www.instagram.com/natashachandel www.facebook.com/natashachandelofficial www.twitter.com/natashachandelofficial Follow Aisha Holden: www.instagram.com/aishasaysdance www.facebook.com/aishasaysdance www.twitter.com/aishasaysdance Follow Adam Pineless: https://www.instagram.com/adampineless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Chatrice and Luis talk about moving in with a romantic partner. What does it mean to cohabitate with a romantic partner? Before the main topics our hosts catch up. Since last time, Luis finds themselves busy with weekday evenings and Spring semester is off to the races; meanwhile, Chatrice is planning a Spring Break trip. For the main topic our hosts discuss living with romantic partners you are not married to including what caused them to move in together, how the decision to move in together felt right, and what lessons they learn about themselves and their partners after having moved in together.Time Stamps:0:19 - Hello & Welcome Back0:33 - Catching Up13:14 - What holiday are we celebrating this week? National Pizza Day, Alice Walker's Day, President's Day (USA), National Family Day (Canada), International Flirting Week16:59 - Shout Out for the Culture: Missy Elliot becomes the first Female rapper to reach six platnium albums and “The Cookbook” album will be released as vinyl; Black owned business shoutout: Npressed, Bykashano.com; Abbot Elementary; The Color Purple musical will be made into a film, Oprah Winfrey surprises Danielle Brook that she will play Sofia in the film adaptation, will be released December 2023; 24:38 - Year of the Request27:24 - Main Topic: living with romantic partners and/or signifcant others - specifically, partner you are not married to28:22 - Jenna Birch from purewow.com - critical milestone, sign of a potential life together29:25 - What made us move in or cohabitate with your partner?31:00 - Cohabitating because of the pandemic and living seperately35:24 - Decision made just felt right, no hesitation was felt41:24 - Sexual health in monogamous relationship42:20 - Question: was there anything you were nervous about before moving in with your partner?44:59 - Seperate quirks but also similar quirks in a partner47:05 - Fear: what happens if we break up?48:11 - De-cohabitation49:11 - Passing gas, doing #2, not looking date ready51:15 - How is it going at present?55:44 - Who is the morning person and who is the fully morning person?56:38 - What have the hosts learned about themselves and their partners since cohabitating?59:11 - Still valuing self and alone time even with moving in together59:51 - Being fiercely independent in a relationship, doing things without your partner1:00:33 - One message to share with the audience about living with a partner1:02:25 - Chatrice Tip: Create cohabitation agreement1:05:25 - How to plan now, don't wait for the rainy day to have hoped for an umbrella1:06:35 - You got to have the love AND the reality1:06:53 - How to protect yourself while still being vulnerable in a relationship 1:08:23 - End of episode Article:- https://www.purewow.com/wellness/moving-in-togetherWebsite: courtingincolor.com / Email: CourtNColor@gmail.com / Instagram: @CourtNColorDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

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Dating sieht heute sicherlich sehr anders aus als noch 1-2-3 Generationen vor uns. Wie du trotz gestiegenen Ansprüchen und verzögerter Bereitschaft sich zu binden den Richtigen für dich findest, erfährst du in dieser Folge.Buch: The Love Gap, Jenna Birch

Fifth-year senior Jenna Birch-Jones from Dinos field hockey joins Jeremy Lee and Max Sturley in this week's edition of Dinos Unfiltered.

Mich and Nadine welcome author and journalist Jenna Birch to the show to discuss her book The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love. She shares her concept of the "love gap," which explains why men say they want one thing (a smart, successful woman), but go for another; the truth behind the theory that for men it's the right time, but for women it's the right guy; why you think you had a great connection with someone but they ghost you; how to date smarter and filter through the BS to find a good match; what goes through men's minds when they won't commit to a great girl; trusting your gut vs. self-sabotaging; the psychological theory that ties into both timing and finding the perfect mate; dating app burnout and the secret to app happiness; why it's okay to be on the backburner (sometimes); "curving," this week's millennial dating term; Jenna shares some Breakup Breakdown wisdom of her own. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jenna Birch, the author of 'The Love Gap', shares her research about why men don’t always pursue the women they claim they want. We discuss if it’s timing or the person, the differences between men and women, and why modern day romance isn’t always so linear. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For the 23rd episode of season 4, your fearless triad – Courtney Kocak, Sofiya Alexandra & Dave Rankin – is thrilled to welcome Jenna Birch, author of The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love & co-founder/CEO of the new dating app Plum, which launches December 1st. First: The triad raves about the Doc Johnson factory tour, including meeting their Leonardo da Vinci of dildos, artist Anjani Siddhartha. Courtney & Sofiya share how fun it was to get their pussies molded, while Dave "Sad Dick" Rankin relives one of his top 3 most awkward moments – aka the erotic horror story of getting his penis molded – & reveals his unsuccessful "Big Dick Daddy" self-talk. Then: Jenna explains the impetus for her book, the interview process involved in its writing, the definition of "End Goal" woman & the types of men she's likely to encounter in the dating pool, the correlation between feminism & hypermasculinity, her relationship status & the unique features of her new dating app Plum (download it on December 1st!!!). Plus, Dave shares his San Diego theory.   For more Jenna Birch: Read The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love Download the Plum dating app Follow her on Twitter @jennabirch Follow her on Instagram @jennabirch If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating & sexy review! xo

Dating is time consuming so it’s better to weed out potentials from duds. Jenna Birch, author of “The Love Gap” and new CEO of the Plum dating app, is back with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Holden with tips on how to spot those pesky commitment phobes. The ladies share their experiences and povs on everything from classic signs to attachment styles on this fun, thought-provoking episode of Kinda Dating!    Follow us: FB, IG, TW: @kindadating FB, IG: @natashachandel TW: @natasha_chandel FB, IG, TW: @jennabirch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenna Birch, author of 'The Love Gap' joins me (Dave Neal) to talk about the problem with the current state of courtship. Men often say they want a successful & driven woman, but is that truly the case? Had a blast chatting with Jenna, you'll love this one! We also talk about the launch of her new dating app: www.plumdating.com ! The SAP aka Sex Actually Podcast is a motivational movement, an open forum to discuss all things sex, relationships and self improvement. Have a question? email us at sexactuallypodcast@gmail.com tags: sex, dating, relationships, self help, improvement, motivational, bill burr, gary v, netflix, joe rogan

We invite Jenna Birch, author of "The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win In Life and Love," to the show to talk about what men and women look for, great conversation starters and the latest dating research. In dating news we discuss a study about gender stereotypes in the dating world & how many days it takes people to swap numbers on an app. Then we answer your listener questions including a guy who wants to know what women notice when they see a man’s apartment for the first time and a listener who keeps getting ghosted on apps after exchanging phone numbers..This week's episode is brought to you by Care Of, Simple Health, and Away!

Today I chat to author and journalist Jenna Birch! Jenna is the author of The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love, a guide for modern women navigating the new romantic landscape. Jenna's work appears frequently in print and online publications including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Self, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Health, andYahoo, among many others. Jenna is also the co-founder of new dating app Plum.  Jenna and I talk about the trials of modern dating - ghosting, 'zombie-ing', why we often can't seem to find the 'right' person and how to date in a way that feels fun, easy and with boundaries so that we're not compromising our values. To buy The Love Gap: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Gap-Radical-Plan-Life/dp/1478920041   Find Jenna on Twitter: @jennabirch & @plumdates   Follow her on Instagram: @jennabirch & @plumdates Find Me: http://www.laurayates.org/ My Instagram @lauramyates Email: laurayatescoaching@gmail.com Resource mentioned: The Five Love Languages  

Why are so many smart successful women still single? They have it all….great job, beautiful house, amazing friends but their romantic life is either non-existent or it’s so bad that calling it a train wreck would be an upgrade. So what’s the deal? Modern men claim they want smart, successful and independent women…but do they really? The lab data and the real world practice are not adding up. It appears that women winning in life is some kind of repellent to men. What’s a smart modern woman to do now? Throw on the apron and become the 1950’s TV wife or just keep winning and telling yourself “I don’t need a man to be happy. I have my vibrator and endless batteries”? Lucky for you…you don’t have to settle for either. Our guest today, Jenna Birch, authored the book “The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love”. The Love Gap is a guide for modern women to have it all. She lays out the four key profiles women encounter dating while offering a complete plan for building modern relationships that take into account these tricky new gender dynamics. If you are a smart woman that is wondering why you are still single, you need to read “The Love Gap” RIGHT NOW! Wait wait wait… wait a second…. FIRST….listen to our awesome podcast with Jenna Birch….then immediately after…go get “The Love Gap” and turn your love life around. But don’t throw away your vibrator...no reason to punish a trusted and loyal soldier. Links:Website: http://www.jennabirch.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/jennabirchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennalbirch/Hachette: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jenna-birch/the-love-gap/9781478920045/?lens=grand-central-life-stylePlum app: http://plumdating.com

Why are so many smart successful women still single? They have it all….great job, beautiful house, amazing friends but their romantic life is either non-existent or it’s so bad that calling it a train wreck would be an upgrade. So what’s the deal? Modern men claim they want smart, successful and independent women…but do they really? The lab data and the real world practice are not adding up. It appears that women winning in life is some kind of repellent to men. What’s a smart modern woman to do now? Throw on the apron and become the 1950’s TV wife or just keep winning and telling yourself “I don’t need a man to be happy. I have my vibrator and endless batteries”? Lucky for you…you don’t have to settle for either. Our guest today, Jenna Birch, authored the book “The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love”. The Love Gap is a guide for modern women to have it all. She lays out the four key profiles women encounter dating while offering a complete plan for building modern relationships that take into account these tricky new gender dynamics. If you are a smart woman that is wondering why you are still single, you need to read “The Love Gap” RIGHT NOW! Wait wait wait… wait a second…. FIRST….listen to our awesome podcast with Jenna Birch….then immediately after…go get “The Love Gap” and turn your love life around. But don’t throw away your vibrator...no reason to punish a trusted and loyal soldier. Links:Website: http://www.jennabirch.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/jennabirchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennalbirch/Hachette: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jenna-birch/the-love-gap/9781478920045/?lens=grand-central-life-stylePlum app: http://plumdating.com

This week, Kimmy and Liza are joined by JENNA BIRCH, author of the new book THE LOVE GAP. A RADICAL PLAN TO WIN IN LIFE AND LOVE.  They discuss "the love gap" - why men profess to want smart, successful, independent female partners, but so many of these women tend to be struggle to find partners. They also discuss Jenna's new dating app PLUM and Jenna's worst first date. Check out Jenna on insta and twitter @JENNABIRCH, and buy her book THE LOVE GAP anywhere books are sold! And find Jenna's Man Repeller article that Kimmy mentions at the link below: https://www.manrepeller.com/2017/09/relationship-commitment-dating.html Follow us on insta @51FIRSTDATESPOD. Send your worst first date stories to 51firstdatespod@gmail.com And don't forget to join our secret Facebook group!

Author Jenna Birch introduces the Love Gap, the new dating phenomenon that explains why most men won't date or pursue smart, ambitious, beautiful women.

“Love Gap” author Jenna Birch is back with Natasha! And this time we’re talking about taking ownership of OUR part in our bad relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Normally when I talk about dating issues, I'm talking about issues that primarily affect men, from a man's perspective. However, it can also be incredibly useful to look at the dating issues that women face as well. Not only does this help overcome misconceptions that men often have about the dating experience for women, but also illustrates ways that our own misunderstandings about relationships and what women want can get in the way of dating success. So this week, I'm talking with Jenna Birch, author of The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win at Life And Love about her book, what women go through in the modern dating world and what straight men might want to know about dating from the other side of the equation. Show Highlights: How men and women approach dating differently Why what we say we want in a partner and what we actually pursue are often so different Laser thinking vs. Web thinking How Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can affect your love life Why backburnering may not be a bad thing after all And so much more... Related Links: The Love Gap: A Radical Plan To Win At Life And Love    What Do Women Really Want In A Man? - https://youtu.be/jTjqlaLUUpM Is She Right For You? Five Times You Shouldn't Be Dating The Dating Advice People Need to STOP Giving Five Behaviors That Ruin Relationships Don’t forget to subscribe and review us on iTunes , Stitcher and on YouTube. Like the podcast? Consider becoming a Dr. NerdLove patron at Patreon.com/DrNerdLove Want more dating advice? Check out my books at www.doctornerdlove.com/books

Journalist and author Jenna Birch shares with Natasha the data and psychology behind why men flee from the “full package woman” and how smart women can effecti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #198 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube In today's episode of the podcast, author Jenna Birch stops by to talk about her new book The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love (January 2018). Whether you are in your twenties or have decades of experience when it comes to love, successes and stumbles, Birch offers grounding principles that align in many ways with living simply luxuriously. Below are three of the wide variety of topics touched upon in our conversation. investing in yourself choosing to be authentic, especially with a romantic partner striving to reach your full potential, rather than shrinking to fit a limiting definition of a loving relationship letting go of artificial pressures Already a staff pick at one of my favorite independent bookstores, Powell's (seen in the image above), it was a pleasure having Jenna on today's episode of the podcast, and whether you are in a relationship, looking for a relationship or have ended a relationship, her book is a researched based approach paired with personal anecdotes from men and women sprinkled along the journey of love sharing a powerful message to trust your journey. Get to know Jenna Birch: Her book: The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love Visit her website Read Why I Stopped Waiting for Love to Happen to Me, Jenna's article on Man Repeller mentioned in the episode Instagram Twitter Facebook   ~SIMILAR EPISODES/POSTS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~Choosing a Partner: Part Une —Why It's Difficult & the Essentials for Being Ready ~Choosing a Partner — Part Deux: The Importance of Knowing Yourself & the Crucial Must-Have, episode #179 ~16 Tools to Ensure You Are Ready for Real Love ~10 Differences Between Men & Boys ~7 Components to Strong, Healthy Relationships, episode #11

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #195 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube The 43rd time was the charm. At least in the case for currently number one ranked women's tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. Winning her first grand slam title with the Austrialian Open at the end of this past January, Wozniacki, after 43 entries at grand slam events, earned her first in 2018 after 12 years on the tour. As Caroline's and many other successful dreamers have demonstrated upon finally reaching the summit they had in their sights from the beginning, it takes time. Often more time than one expected upon stepping forward toward their dream, but it is possible. The mindset that a worthwhile dream will be easy is often understood, but what isn't initially understood is what you will have to "pay" so to speak to attain your goal. Much like upkeep on a house, in order to accrue interest, in order to increase the value of your investment, time must pass. As we look at the real estate market today, some will not have to wait long in certain parts of the country while others wait decades to see a worthwhile increase should they wish to sell for a pretty profit. Along the way of living in our homes, there are certain bills that we expect to pay and some we do not. We expect to pay utilities, we expect to pay for upkeep of the roof, siding, etc., but we don't anticipate disasters such as broken boilers or a tree after being struck by lightening sliding down the side of your home and requiring a tree service to remove promptly from the street (the latter examples were both experienced at my last owned home and the tree service was my father). Each of these incidents, expected or not, are bills that must be paid if we want to maintain our home, if we want to someday be able to sell it and receive a return on our investment. Dreamers who set lofty goals are not to be laughed at because what they are choosing to do is courageous as it will require great tenacity, perseverance and willpower paired with clarity of vision. As you will see below, there will be some "bills" that must be paid along the way that most likely were expected by the dreamer, but there will be some that cannot be predicted until we set about on our journey. However, hopefully today's list of "bills" to expect will ease your mind as you run up against each one, reassuring you that such occurrences are not a sign to stop or give up, but rather par for the course. Your dream is waiting to be materialized and now you will know what to be prepared for. 1. The errant belief that it's not possible and the courage to dismiss said belief Support along our journey toward our dream is vital; however, the catch is that because you are pursuing something that many people have not acquired, you may not have as much support as you would expect. Fear not. The first foundational form of support begins with you. So long as you have an unwavering determination and belief in what you are pursuing, that will reveal to the supporters that do stand by your side to stand tall with you. The supporters that stand with you need not be people who entirely understand what or why you are traversing towards; however, if they know you well, they are confident in your abilities. In other words, it is the quality of support you surround yourself, not a vast amount of supporters. Once you are clear as to why you are pursuing what you have set out to attain, the clarity will be the roots for courage to blossom when unknowns and confusing moments arise. 2. Stepping forward without seeing the tangible outcome No one can predict the future, even people who are following a prescribed plan of their life based on what society, their family or their community has modeled for them. No one can know for certain what lays ahead for any one of us, but we can put the odds in our favor. We can investigate individuals who have while maybe not having pursued the exact path we are choosing to walk along, have, for example, chosen the entrepreneurial path. We can look to them for the obstacles they maneuvered around and outcomes they attained. Different times combined with different people and talents will render a different outcome each time, but you are the constant. And when you know with clarity where and why you are choosing your path, the outcome doesn't have to be readily visible, but your confidence to step forward does need to be present. 3. Running into obstacles They will happen. Guaranteed. But as I shared in my conversation on Afternoon Live last week with regards to sticking to your New Year's resolutions, often the universe is double-checking to make sure you indeed want what you say you want. Be sure to have a look at that particular segment to hear more about this inevitable moment. 4. Evolution of your mind and habits Last week I took a moment to contemplate what my life was like 10 years ago, and I immediately recognized that I could not have predicted in ANY way where I am today and what I am doing. It was only 9 years ago that I began the blog, but 10 years ago if you would have told me I would have not only a blog, a podcast, a vodcast and working on my second book while officially setting up my business as a corporation, I would have been perplexed (in other words, I might have said "what's a vodcast?"). This truth, this "bill" is an exciting bill to pay because it is growth. It is each of us stepping into our full potential and sharing with the world what we uniquely have to offer. We do not often know what it is the world needs and what precisely we can give when we begin, but we figure it out along the way and we figure out the growth we would like to undergo as well in order to achieve what we see as necessary and possible. 5. A trust in your vision that is unwavering I was recently listening to the second season of the podcast "Making . . . " on WBEZ Chicago (their first season focused on Oprah). Focusing on Obama and his years leading up to the Presidency, the first episode dives into his time as a community organizer and why he chose from that experience to pursue public service. His decision was predicated on the reality that in order to help the people in the African American communities of Chicago and around the country, they needed a voice. From the time in 1984 (he graduated from Columbia University in 1983) upon taking the organizer's job (which paid $12K/year) through this three year time period, his purpose never waivered, he just realized he had to change the methods to making the change plausible. You too will adjust as you make your way toward your dream. You will come to realize that the initial approach you began with is no longer serving the purpose you had hoped it would, and so you will tweak your method. So long as you trust your vision, how you change it won't matter or that you changed it, what will matter is that you remained laser focused on why you are making the changes. The word "bills" is not one we enjoy seeing unless we are the ones being paid, but the truth is that whether we pay with our time, our tenacity, or our money, when we invest wisely with clarity of purpose, the dream will be realized in its own time. Hang in there and you too, like Caroline Wozniacki will find yourself in disbelief, but at the same time reassured, that your journey, your effort and your sincere desire was right on track and on time. ~SIMILAR POSTS FROM THE ARCHIVES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~Give Yourself Permission to Be Awkward, episode #185 ~The Benefits of Having a Mission Statement & How to Create Your Own, episode #173 ~How to Build a Life for Ladybugs: Choosing Hope Over Fear, episode #154   Petit Plaisir ~The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love by Jenna Birch ~Look for her be a guest on this podcast, Monday March 5th, episode #198 ~Read many of Jenna Birch's articles and columns here ~Check out Jenna's website     Sponsor of this week’s episode: Lifesum ~Visit the Top Ranked Health & Fitness app and receive 30% off the Premium Membership. ~Visit lifesum.com/simple       Images of Caroline Wozniacki via The Australian and Steve G Tennis; Jenna Birch author pic via JennaBirch.com

Jenna Birch is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jenna wanted to be a writer since the third grade. Since she's pursued journalism and writing full-time, Jenna has had bylines in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, Yahoo and more. Jenna and Alexa met at the Talkspace conference over a year ago, and they bonded over a mutual interest of social media and dating, specifically how the modern dating game poses unsuspecting dangers for young adults. Jenna's first book, "The Love Gap" (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018), a forthcoming dating guide for modern women trying to navigate today's complicated romantic landscape, comes to shelves in January of 2018! We're thrilled to see this powerful lady following her dreams from an early age and she's got some phenomenal tips for young adults when it comes to dating and breaking into the journalism side of the industry. We'll talk with Jenna about why so many men are afraid to date smart women, why women don't need to be married by 30, and more!