This month’s Real Talk, Whole Life series is about modern love, but the real theme is alignment. Because whether it’s relationships, work, or the life you’re building, what you ignore doesn’t stay hidden—it shows up somewhere.
Love May Be Blind, But Is It Healthy? Are We Learning the Wrong Lessons About Modern Love From TV?
Are reality dating shows shaping how we see love…and not in a good way?
I talk to to matchmaker and relationship expert Jackie Dorman to unpack the truth about modern dating, toxic relationship patterns, and why so many people are missing healthy love right in front of them. Because love isn’t just about highs and lows—it’s about consistency, friendship, and doing the work (individually and together).
From Love Is Blind to The Bachelor, they explore how pop culture has blurred the line between chemistry and chaos and why “fireworks” might actually be a red flag.
About Jackie:
Jackie Dorman is a relationship coach, professional matchmaker, and author dedicated to helping singles break unhealthy patterns and find lasting love. As the founder of the Last Year Single program, she has helped thousands of men and women gain clarity, confidence, and commitment in their dating lives. Jackie is the author of Married in 12 Months or Less and is a trusted voice on modern dating, emotional healing, and building healthy, long-term relationships.
Can You Love Someone and Still Walk Away? Real Love Ready
What happens when love isn’t enough to sustain a relationship?
Stacy sits down with Robin Ducharme, founder of Real Love Ready and author of the book by the same name, to explore the truth about connection, accountability, and emotional safety. Together, they unpack the skills no one teaches us—how to communicate honestly, take responsibility for our part, and have hard conversations even when they’re uncomfortable.
They also dive into what it means to recognize when a relationship is no longer nourishing you, and why not all relationships are meant to be repaired. This episode is a grounded look at boundaries, growth, and the courage it takes to show up differently in your life and relationships—because sometimes, loving someone also means choosing to walk away.
About Robin:
Robin Ducharme is the founder and CEO of Real Love Ready, a company that helps people turn relationship theory into real-life skills. A former matchmaker and love coach, she is the host of Let’s Talk Love, a podcast about relational literacy. She also hosts the Ask the Experts series on Instagram, where she collaborates with relationship thinkers from around the world. Robin is the creator and producer of the popular In Bloom Summit, held in Vancouver, BC, and streamed globally each spring. Her forthcoming book, Real Love Ready, is set for release in April 2026.
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The hidden costs of exclusion on growth and valuation
Ignoring DEI isn’t just bad business. It’s expensive.
Stacy talks to Stephanie Pimentel, founder of Lumina Global Advisory, who shares a real talk perspective on what exclusion actually does inside a business: high turnover, low performance, and missed growth. She explains why DEI isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s directly tied to whether your business can scale.
From investor confidence to operational risk, this conversation breaks down how culture impacts your bottom line long before it shows up in your numbers.
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