Miss Matched Podcast

In this episode of Miss Matched, Nicole sits down with Katie Zeppieri, founder and chief brand strategist of Mic Drop Agency, to talk about career reinvention, personal branding, and navigating a constantly changing professional landscape. From chasing a broadcasting dream to building an award-winning PR and marketing agency with offices in Toronto and Austin, Katie shares the real lessons she lea...

What happens when your phone is basically attached to your hip… and your wellness is quietly paying the price? In this episode of Miss Matched, Nicole sits down with Lisa Chang (tech + lifestyle expert, public speaker, and mom of 10-year-old) for a real-talk conversation about technology, mental health, relationships, and modern habits — and whether tech is helping us thrive… or slowly burning us...

Miss Matched Holiday Wrap Part 2 — and we’re replaying the most OMG, spicy, messy, and “SAME” moments from the season. From Hollywood-level love stories to the Toronto dating trenches, we break down dating timelines, intuition, love bombing, dating app burnout, and why “soulmates” sometimes show up in the wrong gift wrap. Featuring highlights from Nick Viall, Andrea Lo, psychic matchmaker Deborah...

The holidays have a way of turning the volume up on everything — the love we’re holding, the love we’ve lost, and the feelings we didn’t have time to process all year. In this Miss Matched holiday special, I’m sharing a more personal reflection on family, traditions, grief, and self-care… and then we’re revisiting some of the most powerful moments from past episodes that hit extra hard in December...

Pop culture besties, this one’s for you. We’re breaking down 2025’s most talked-about celebrity relationships — the makeups, breakups, “are they or aren’t they,” and the couples we can’t stop projecting our own love lives onto. I’m joined by Vicky Sparks (host of The Boost on SiriusXM Canada) to unpack everything from Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce to Selena & Benny, Kylie & Timothée, Kat...

What happens when you build a “marriage-minded” love story while living with narcolepsy and a 120lb Great Dane service dog? In this episode of Miss Matched, I sit down with international speaker, productivity expert, and author Michelle Weger to talk about narcolepsy, life with her service dog Quinn, and how she went from first date… to moving in 5 days later… to married in 7 months (and still goi...

In this episode of Miss Matched , Nicole sits down with Toronto creator, entrepreneur, and podcast host Ricky Liorti (aka YourPalRick) for a real, unfiltered conversation on dating, mental health, personal growth, and what it truly means to build a life you love. From running marathons and buying a new condo, to navigating burnout, therapy, and finding purpose, Ricky opens up about the habits and...

What happens when “passion” turns into control? In this solo episode of Miss Matched , Nicole shares the dating story she’s never told — a relationship that started with chemistry and love bombing but spiraled into jealousy, manipulation, and one night that changed everything. She opens up about confusing intensity with intimacy, ignoring early red flags, and realizing that someone else’s insecuri...

This week on Miss Matched, I sit down with Calissa Ngozi — award-winning mental health educator, speaker, professor, single mom, and the powerhouse behind The Oxygen Mask Mindset. We get REAL about dating in 2025 (aka a dumpster fire), rebuilding after divorce, setting boundaries that actually stick, and learning to love yourself before you love anyone else. Calissa opens up about healing childhoo...

On this episode, Nicole sits down with friend and creator Steven Branco —serial entrepreneur, award-winning creative, and men’s lifestyle expert—to talk queer love, fluid relationships, and living authentically . Steven opens up about coming out after a young marriage, growing up in conservative faith spaces, navigating shame, and the freedom that comes with self-discovery. We dig into why labels...

Can comedy help you heal? On this episode of Miss Matched, Nicole sits down with Dena Jackson — stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, and author of Self Help Me: The Book — to talk grief, burnout, divorce, and the wellness tools that actually work. From Just For Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC, and Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club to yoga teacher training in India, Dena blends laughs with mindf...

Ever wondered, “Are we actually meant to be?” or “Why does love feel so hard sometimes?” 💭 This week on Miss Matched, I’m sitting down with Dr. Mary Marano — psychotherapist, founder & CEO of Life and Family Counselling Services, and the woman who says, “Change isn’t a skill, it’s a choice.” We go there. We talk about why we’re drawn to certain people, how our childhood shows up in our adult...

What happens when a billion-dollar builder gets real about relationships? In this episode, entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Hyatt (two exits, Hyatt Family Office/CIO, CBC commentator) goes deep on the crossover between company building and couple building—how the same habits that scale a startup can strengthen a marriage and family. We cover: why winners are tortoises, not hares; the danger...

Failure doesn’t mean you’re a failure — and this episode proves it. This week on Miss Matched , Nicole sits down with Marsha Druker, community builder, podcaster, and the force behind Fuckup Nights Toronto . For the past eight years, Marsha has built a space where entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals share their biggest mistakes instead of their polished success stories. Together, they dive...

Toronto’s dating scene is getting a major upgrade. Andrea Lo turned a layoff and breakup into Toronto Dating Hub — now hosting 10+ creative events a month, from jet ski speed dating to niche mixers for single parents, teachers, and more. We chat about what really makes singles events successful (hint: it’s not just rings), the biggest style and conversation gaps between men and women, coffee date...

The freelance life looks shiny on Instagram—but what does it really take to build a multi-hyphenate career you can sustain? In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse host/producer/creator Brigitte Truong to unpack the business, the burnout, and the boundaries behind modern freelancing. Brigitte Truong knows the power of wearing all the hats. We unpack scarcity vs. abundance in Canada’s small med...

On this episode of Miss Matched , I sit down with writer, editor, and organizer Hayley Mlotek , whose debut book No Fault: A Memoir of Romance and Divorce dives into the messy, layered reality of relationships ending. Hayley has lived a thousand creative lives — from makeup artist to essayist to editorial lead at Feeld — and she brings that same curiosity and candor to her writing. Together, we ex...

✨ On this episode of Miss Matched , I sit down with my friend and fellow dating expert, Jen Kirsch — dating columnist, radio host, and pop culture insider. We get real about: - Choosing to be single by choice and what it taught her - Breaking patterns and spotting red flags early - Communication, expectations vs. standards, and why honesty is the ultimate dating hack. - Solo dating, serendipitous...

Divorce isn’t something we talk about enough — but it’s something so many of us will face, directly or indirectly. On this episode of Miss Matched , I sit down with certified divorce coach Jackie Santin to unpack what “The Big D” really looks like: the heartbreak, the healing, and the chance to start fresh. From Jackie’s own story to her work guiding others through breakups, separation, and rebuil...

On this episode of Miss Matched , I sit down with the incredible Deborah Graham—psychic medium, spiritual advisor, and the world’s only “Psychic Matchmaker.” For more than 30 years, she’s been helping people across 150+ countries connect with their true partners, and today she’s sharing exactly how she does it. Deborah opens up about how she first discovered her gift at age six, why she believes w...

Award-winning speaker, mindset coach, and Mom Dump host Maya Woronicz gets real about modern motherhood: the parts no one warns you about, the identity shift, and finding yourself again after baby. We talk shame, mom-guilt, postpartum, and why it’s okay to grieve the old you while loving the new one. In this episode:- Losing & rebuilding self-identity in motherhood (and why it’s normal to grie...

The Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion is almost here, and we’ve got all the TEA. 👀On this episode of Miss Matched, I sit down with Love Island Season 6, and Olivia Walker to chat about her new reality spin-off show Beyond The Villa, spill on life after the villa, finding love beyond reality TV, and what it’s really like dating after Love Island. Plus, Brad Smith joins me to break down the cast dra...

On this episode of Miss Matched, I sit down with my mom and dad for one of the most personal (and funniest) conversations we’ve ever had. We talk about love, marriage, parenting, and all the messy, magical moments in between. From their biggest relationship lessons to the stories I’ve never heard before, this episode is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Whether you’re single, dating, or 30 year...

On this episode of Miss Matched, I sit down with AI neuroscientist and bestselling author Sarah Baldeo to talk about how we can future-proof our brains in a rapidly changing world. From boosting emotional intelligence and reprogramming negative thoughts to understanding empathy—and even narcissism—on a neurological level, Sarah shares actionable insights rooted in science and soul. We explore how...

Award-winning artist and songwriter Lindsay Ell joins me to talk about her raw and revealing new EP Fence Sitter (out October 3rd), opening up about the meaning behind her latest single Magic, the identity shifts of womanhood, and how the Make Me Movement is empowering others through vulnerability. In this candid episode, we both share our personal experiences with eating disorders, healing, and s...