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.comSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda01:41 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 are09:51 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 today23:48 On being realistic re: what you have to offer to a prospective date27:23 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 Jewish35:10 A psychic healer in Bali told Margarita she'd meet her husband in 202436:50 What is Shana optimistic about? 39:03 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination