Dating today feels less like romance and more like running a full-blown operation. Strategy. Logistics. Emotional stamina. But according to Katie Lloyd, matchmaker at The Bevy, finding real partnership has nothing to do with your résumé and everything to do with the energy you bring into the room.

This week, Katie breaks down the modern dating landscape for high-achieving women and shares what actually moves the needle when you want connection that feels aligned, grounded, and long-lasting.

We get into:

• Why the idea that men are intimidated by successful women is a myth
• How your “CEO energy” might be blocking romantic chemistry
• The difference between dating from fear versus dating from wholeness
• What conscious dating looks like in practice
• How to check in with your nervous system on every date
• The attachment styles that shape our patterns and how to work with yours

If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels harder the more successful you become, this conversation will shift the way you think about partnership, presence, and possibility.

✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good.

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In this episode of WorkParty, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with Bria Johnson, Chief Style Strategist and founder of Iconic with Style, to talk about the embodiment gap, that in-between season when you have grown internally but the way you show up has not caught up yet.

This conversation is not about trends, rules, or buying more clothes. It is about presence, credibility, and how the subtle visual cues you send shape first impressions, confidence, and leadership in seconds.

They get into:
• Why first impressions happen before you ever speak, and how your image quietly signals authority
• The difference between having cute outfits and having a cohesive, credible presence
• Why fit is one of the most overlooked confidence tools, and how it changes the way you move, speak, and lead
• How to stop dressing like the version of you that could be your friend, and start dressing like the one people want to follow
• What it really means to read the room without erasing your identity
• How to show up with intention on Zoom, in meetings, and in moments of visibility

If you have ever felt capable on the inside but underestimated on the outside, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered why you are doing the work but not getting the recognition, this episode will resonate deeply. Tune in now.

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Some brands sell products. LoveShackFancy built an entire world.

In this episode, Jaclyn and Marina sit down with LoveShackFancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen to unpack how a single bridesmaid dress turned into a global, cross-category brand that people now use as an adjective. From dresses and dollhouses to Stanley cups, Pottery Barn collections, and viral activations, Rebecca breaks down the vision, the discipline, and the playfulness behind building a universe that feels “so LoveShack.”

They get into:
• How LoveShackFancy started as a side project while Rebecca was an editor at Cosmo
• The vintage-inspired, romantic DNA that has never shifted, even when trends did
• How she thinks about collaborations, from Stanley to Sephora to Pottery Barn
• Why community, experiential retail, and “drop” culture keep the brand feeling electric
• What it really takes to grow from one dress to a lifestyle world without losing the magic

If you have ever dreamed of building a brand with a clear point of view or you are curious how partnerships can fuel growth without diluting your identity, this episode feels like a behind-the-scenes masterclass in staying true to your aesthetic and still scaling big.

Tune in for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, and creating a world people want to live in.

Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: https://www.createcultivate.com/festival

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