Marina Iakovleva

Dating Beyond Borders

Society EN ↓ 129 episodes

Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast! I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world! Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits. Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.

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Marina Iakovleva

Episodes

Ep. 5 - The Toxic Side of the Irish Mentality (& The Truth About Dating in Ireland) 26.09.2023 48:40

This week I sit down with my friend and co-writer Clara White to chat about the Irish mentality and the Irish dating scene. We talk about growing up in the drinking & party culture and how it really hinder self growth and expression. How does the Irish dating scene play out, and what are the differences between dating in Ireland and North America? Say hi to Clara: https://www.instagram.com/c1a...

Ep. 4 - The Japanese Fetish Culture & Loneliness in Japan (Ft. That Yuta) 19.09.2023 58:25

This week I sit with Yuta from the channel "That Japanese Man Yuta" to chat about Japanese communication and the dating scene. Why don't Japanese say I love you but say something else instead? Why are cuddle cafes and other services so popular in Tokyo specifically? We break down one of the most unique and fascinating cultures in the world. Check out Yuta's channel: https://www.i...

Ep. 2 - There are no "Situationships" in Poland!? How Polish People Date (Ft. Polish with Elena) 05.09.2023 50:09

I sit down with Elena, from the channel "Polish with Elena" to talk about the dating scene in Poland. We chat about Polish values, what Polish women look for in men and what is considered "normal" compared to other cultures. Say hi to Elena: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithelena/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dat...

Ep. 1 - How I got started with my channel: Failures, Life Lessons & Top Advice to Creators 01.08.2023 37:32

In today's episode, I talk about how I got started with my Youtube channel "Dating Beyond Borders" and all the lessons I've learned from being a creator of 8 years. From the failure, to the success... and why I felt it was time to finally launch a Podcast. This is a great listen if you're a follower of the Youtube channel, or a creator yourself who needs some inspiration. Thi...