Ask a Jewish Matchmaker - Shana Tibi

Grab your popcorn for this one! Margarita brings on Jewish Matchmaker - Shana Tibi to talk all things dating! Shana Tibi is a professional matchmaker specializing in matching Jewish people. Shana works closely with Aleeza Ben Shalom and even helped cast multiple people onto the Netflix show - Jewish Matchmaking. In this episode, Shana shares her story and countless pieces of valuable dating advice. Margarita spills the tea on her own dating life!

Follow Shana on Instagram @shanatibi and learn more about her work at shanaconnects.com

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

01:41 Who is Jewish Matchmaker Shana Tibi?

06:18 Shana's involvement with Aleeza Ben Shalom & Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking

07:14 How Shana helped cast 3 people on the Jewish Matchmaking show & who they are

09:51 What is happening in modern dating? It feels harder than ever!

11:00 Who pays on the first date? On changing dating norms & philosophies

16:10 Dating is networking, not hunting

18:19 Words of advice for people dating today

23:48 On being realistic re: what you have to offer to a prospective date

27:23 Margarita was almost cast on HBO's First Dates Hotel - what happened there?

31:53 It's good to see a person in different environments - plan unique dates

32:54 On multi-faith couples & the importance of dating Jewish

35:10 A psychic healer in Bali told Margarita she'd meet her husband in 2024

36:50 What is Shana optimistic about?

39:03 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination