Tel Aviv's Carrie Bradshaw: Margot Touitou

This episode brings on our first Israel-based guest - Margot Touitou, a content creator and host of Kiss & Tel Aviv podcast. Margarita and Margot (aka Marg Squared) get together to discuss Margot's work, moving to Israel, and her life after October 7th. This episode is full of emotion. We hear everything from Margot's dating experiences in Tel Aviv to her visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz. Margot's dynamic personality and story-telling makes this episode a particularly special one. You might need to grab some Kleenex! Follow Margo on Instagram @margotexplainsitall and listen to Kiss & Tel Aviv wherever you get your podcasts! Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 02:35 Life in Israel After October 7th 05:17 Who is Margot Touitou? 05:56 Israel's first dating, sex, & relationships podcast07:05 Crazy dating stories & the invention of "Tomer" 11:37 On sharing dating life via social media 14:52 Transitioning from corporate to full-time content creation16:55 On visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz 19:59 The importance of Israeli content creators post Oct 7 23:05 On Israelis living through war & being a Jewish majority 26:11 Margot's Aliyah journey 31:25 Navigating Israel's unique culture & mentality35:10 What does Margot wish more people knew about her? 39:31 On Jewish Matchmaking 42:45 Most rewarding part of being a content creator 44:10 What would Margot tell her younger self? 46:00 What's next in Margot's work? 48:28 Hopes for the future of Israel 50:58 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination