From navigating dating apps to overcoming the friendzone to seeking a soulmate, this ain’t your momma’s love advice! Hosted by the Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show and LA Times advice columnist, Damona Hoffman, Dates & Mates is jam-packed with interviews from your favorites celebs, authors, and experts. Dates & Mates is the 2022 Winner of The Best Podcast of the Year at The Black Podcasting Awards, #1 ranked love and relationship podcast by Cosmopolitan Magazine and a Top 10 Pick by HuffPost in the love category.
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episode 347: Virtual Valentines & Be My Galentine
David Tutera, celebrity wedding planner, TV personality, and lifestyle influencer, joins Damona to talk about the current state of Valentine's celebrations and what couples in love need to know about the future of weddings. Damona covers headlines: what we can learn from celebrity couples therapy experiences and why the 13th of February is just as important as Valentine's Day. Damona answers listener questions: When to share important info about your identity to your matches and how to date if you're married to your job (yes it's possible!)
You can find more of David at davidtutera.com or on IG @davidtutera!
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EVENTS:
Dating for vegetarians, flexitarians, the veggie curious with OkCupid & Sweet Earth
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Valentine's Day cooking, comedy, & love lessons with actress Mayim Bialik and comedian
Pamela Rae Schuller damonahoffman.com/cookingwithm
A Lesson on How To Ace Your Virtual Date with Washington Post Date Lab Team damonahoffman.com/washpost
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