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After Hello Podcast

After Hello Podcast

Written by: Ann Parnes
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 Welcome to the After Hello. Success in the boardroom shouldn’t mean solitude at home. For the modern CEO, entrepreneur, and high-achieving professional, the "dating game" often feels like a poor investment of time. Between constant travel, scaling businesses, and high-stakes decision-making, where does a quality partner fit in? Hosted by Ann Parnes and Maria Murray—founders of the elite matchmaking firm After Hello—this podcast is a direct line to the experts. We’re moving beyond the "swipe culture" to bring you a tailored, strategic approach to compatibility. Each episode, we dive into: Real-Life Hotline Calls: Direct advice for men navigating the tension between career ambition and personal connection. The Science of Attraction: How technology, AI, and psychological compatibility impact your search. The ROI of Romance: Why you should apply the same intentionality to your love life as you do to your quarterly KPIs. Stop leaving your legacy to chance. Experience the art of meaningful connection with precision. Because at After Hello, a simple "hello" changes everything.Copyright 2026 Ann Parnes Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • What Happens When High Achievers Try Love Is Blind Dating Without Ever Seeing Their Match?

    What Happens When High Achievers Try Love Is Blind Dating Without Ever Seeing Their Match?
    Apr 22 2026
    In this episode of the After Hello Podcast, hosts Ann Parnes and Maria Murray take dating out of theory and into real life with a Love Is Blind style conversation centered on connection, chemistry, and intentional dating. They are joined by Esteban Gershanik and three incredible women Jessica Holtzman, Stephanie Douglas, and Anna Tisdale, for an unscripted exploration of what happens when profiles fade away, and real conversations take the lead. Through candid dialogue, shared values, and moments of vulnerability, the episode talks about modern dating culture, emotional readiness, and the often unpredictable chemistry that emerges when people show up as their authentic selves.Following the Love Is Blind-inspired experience, Jessica, Stephanie, and Anna all indicated they were curious to see where things could go with Esteban and were interested in meeting him for a real-life date. Expect to LearnHow real time conversations reveal chemistry and connection beyond dating profiles.What modern singles value most when it comes to intentional dating, communication, and emotional availability.How vulnerability, presence, and lived experiences shape romantic decision making.The role of timing, life stage, and personal growth in forming meaningful relationships.Insights from a Love Is Blind-style dating experience on what truly matters when building a lasting partnership.Episode Breakdown with Timestamps[00:00] - Teaser[02:27] - Introducing Esteban: A physician balancing work and life between Boston and New Orleans[05:37] - Discussing what’s been missing in Esteban’s past relationships and what he seeks in the future[06:51] - Exploring what Esteban is looking for in a partner and the importance of mutual support[14:22] - Host discusses the importance of family values and their impact on relationships[23:16] - Reflecting on authenticity, communication, and the role they play in relationships[31:00] - Reaching a “zen” mindset about dating and embracing uncertainty[33:46] - The importance of being intentional & consistent in relationships and putting in effort[39:38] - Learning to recognize “breadcrumbing” and mixed signals in dating[46:26] - Experiencing exclusion and navigating minority identity[53: 44] - Roundtable responses to a shared question on self-description and relationship expectations[1:04:49] - Final reflections: Finding a partner with similar values and staying present in datingFollow the Guests:👉 Esteban Gershanik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/esteban-gershanik-312a3310/👉 Jessica Holtzman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsholtzman/Follow the Hosts:👉 Ann Parnes - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-parnes/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ann.parnes/- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annparnes/👉 Follow Maria Murray - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-murray-bewell- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bewell.maria/Follow After Hello Podcast:👉 Website - https://www.afterhello.com/👉 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AfterHelloMatchmaking👉 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterhellomatchmaker/👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/afterhellomatchmaking/👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afterhello
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • New Episode Coming Soon!

    New Episode Coming Soon!
    Apr 8 2026

    In this introductory trailer, we pull back the curtain on After Hello, the elite matchmaking firm designed for the modern, high-performing man. Founders Ann Parnes and Maria Murray share the vision behind the After Hello: a podcast dedicated to solving the complex dating and relationship dilemmas of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals.

    In a world of endless swiping and low-ROI dating apps, we bring precision, science, and strategy to your personal life. Tune in to hear how we are reshaping the modern dating landscape for men who value their time, their discretion, and their legacy.

    Subscribe now to join the hotline. Your next great chapter starts here.
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    2 mins
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