This week we sit down with our good friend Mallory Love, a professional matchmaker and dating expert, to kick off our February conversations around love. Mallory shares how she found her way into matchmaking, what her job actually looks like behind the scenes, and why dating is less about perfection and more about self awareness, communication and consistency.

We get into modern dating culture, common mistakes people make early on, the pressure of dating apps, and why being chosen is not the same thing as choosing the right person. Mallory also offers practical advice around boundaries, confidence, red flags, and how to approach dating in a way that feels intentional instead of exhausting.

Follow Mallory on Instagram at @matchmadebylove.

We’re back after a holiday break and ready to kick off 2026! In this episode, it’s just Katie and Robiee talking about the new year, our thoughts on resolutions, and how we’re approaching goals and intentions without the pressure to have everything figured out on day one.

We share what we’re excited about for the year ahead, what we’re letting go of, and how we’re thinking about growth in a way that feels realistic and flexible. This conversation is a reminder that you can reset, reflect, or start something new at any point, not just on January 1st.

This week we sit down with Kelly and Randy, two passionate vintage toy collectors who have built their lives and careers around the joy of finding, preserving and sharing nostalgic treasures. Randy collects vintage advertisements and ephemera, while Kelly is the owner of a vintage toy shop and lifelong collector herself.

We talk about how they each got started, what draws people to collecting, and how flea markets and swap meets have created a strong sense of community over the years. Kelly and Randy share stories from the hunt, unspoken flea market etiquette, and why vintage toys hold so much meaning beyond just nostalgia. This conversation is a reminder that collecting is about connection, memory and the stories objects carry with them.

Follow Randy at @tikiranch and Kelly at @kellystoystop to see their collections and latest finds.

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