Today we’re catching up on life lately with my dear friend and social media manager, Deseray Cummings.

Navigating dating, grief, friendship loss, and manifestation

From funny dating stories (yes, there’s a wild one about a celebrity on Raya!) to navigating hormone changes to the healing journey Deseray started through therapy – we’re diving deep and keeping it fun the way true friendships do! Plus, I’ll share some thoughts on grief as I reflect on the three-year anniversary of my mom’s passing, and how I manifested meeting Deepak Chopra – it’s all about that energy, baby.

So, pour yourself a kombucha, a glass of wine, or a Magic Mind (my favorite!), and let’s get comfy for some real girl talk. Don’t forget to share this episode with anyone who needs to hear it. I hope you leave with a good laugh and a reminder that you're never alone.

(00:07:58) Exploring The Landscape of Modern Dating with Karena’s Social Media Manager

• Behind the scenes of working together over the last few years
• Does Karena miss California? The difference between LA & Austin
• The state of modern dating from Deseray
• What you need in a great dating app profile
• 113. Overcoming Trauma With Eft Tapping, Finding Love & Practicing Radical Self-Acceptance With Gala Darling
• Having a first date uniform
• The celebrity she matched with on Raya

(00:14:54) Discovering Calm Energy with Magic Mind (Dating in LA Story Time!)

• Magic Mind: magicmind.com/tbs and use code TBS for 20% off one time purchases or 48% off your first subscription
• The story of the first time Deseray tried Magic Mind (LA dating story time!)
• The clean ingredients in Magic Mind we love
• How Magic Mind provides calm energy with no jitters

(00:20:31) Embracing Change: Navigating Hormones, Aging, and Emotional Growth

• Navigating hormone changes at different phases of life
• 120. Mastering Menopause: Sleep, Sex & Stress Relief With Dr. Anna Cabeca
• How hormone changes and stress impact how you feel more as you age
• Karena’s current goal with working out now & recognizing how it evolves over time
• Deseray’s takeaways from starting therapy
• Deprogramming what’s normal when you’re used to operating in fight or flight
• The importance of acknowledging your accomplishments and how far you’ve come

(00:31:18) Advice for Navigating Grief & Friendship Changes

• Exciting announcement about Karena's audiobook
• Navigating grief: reflecting on the three year anniversary of her mother’s passing
• Why Karena is such a mental health advocate
• How working with Karena inspired Deseray to start therapy
• Advice on navigating friendship loss and transitions

(00:38:57) Fun Community Questions & Karena & Deseray’s Guide to Manifesting

• What we’re looking forward to this fall
• Women’s Leadership Symposium: soireewomensleadership.com
• If they could meet anyone, who would they choose?
• How Karena manifested meeting Deepak Chopra and tips for manifesting

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