You're Such A Catch

JaMarr is a trained public speaker.  He's mastered the art of speaking to large audiences, so naturally, he has no problem communicating one on one.   Erin has a fear of public speaking.  Her hands shake, her voice cracks, and she gets nervous.  Sometimes her lack of confidence shows up even in one on one conversations. In this episode, you'll learn how to raise your value in all aspects of life b...

Did you know May is National Masturbation Month?  Yes, you read that correctly.  It's not as widely discussed as Mental Health Awareness month, which is also celebrated in May, but it's a thing!  Erin partners with Emojibator and Womanizer to bring awareness to the self-love and sexual empowerment movement. Pour a cocktail; take the edge off.  Feel free to take a sip every time Erin makes a pun, a...

Divine feminine energy is a universal frequency that is the cornerstone of our physical and spiritual existence.  Despite our cultural associations of masculine and feminine with men and women, we all have both energies within us.  Tune in to learn how to awaken your feminine, embrace that energy and allow it to work to your benefit in all aspects of life.  Divine Masculine: take the bull by the h...

What if you could consciously create your future?  This concept comes from Neuroscientist and Meditation Expert Dr. Joe Dispenza. The human mind is programmed to reflect what we already know.  It keeps a record of our past.  Each day, you're thinking all the same thoughts as you usually do.  You perform all of the same actions that create the same experiences that produce the same emotions, all wh...

You waited patiently to meet the person of your dreams. You're now in a relationship; how do you ensure the success of your relationship?  Grab your apron, and learn how these seven key ingredients combined, mixed just right, will lend to continued success. This recipe may take a lifetime to perfect, and at times, you may find your supply of one ingredient or another low. The critical thing to rem...

Tiffani told Erin the divorce isn't keeping her up at night.  It's the thought of having to date again that causes her to lose sleep.  She hears her single friend's stories of how awful the dating scene is and asks, "Can I  do this?  Where do I even start?" Erin responds to Tiffani, giving her best advice, suggestions, and encouragement based on her own experience as a divorcée.  Follow Erin on In...

Dating yourself is important whether you're single, post-breakup, dating, in a long-term relationship, or even married.  The most important relationship we have is with ourselves. Dating ourselves allows us to nurture and grow this relationship, honoring our wants and desires while keeping a pulse on our individual identity and independence. Loyal listeners share their take on what dating yourself...

Having a mentor is crucial to achieving success.  Shared knowledge, expertise, guidance, and the ability to speak from experience are invaluable gifts to pass on to a mentee.  The two discuss how crucial positive self-talk is when it comes to manifesting your desires.  Brent shares tips and tricks to quiet the monkey mind and overcome self-doubt and fear.  Erin didn't anticipate Brent thanking and...

Is there something on your #futureboard, or something you've desired or tried to manifest, but a significant amount of time has passed since you set the intention and it hasn't happened?  Curious why?  Maybe there's a block! Erin shares a weight loss goal she set out to achieve in 2018.  Here we are in 2021, and she's yet to achieve her goal.  Why? She's in her own way.  It isn't that the Law of A...

JaMarr, Erin's boyfriend shares his take on what privilege means, how it impacts others, and how it plays a role in society, especially today.    He reflects on his childhood and upbringing to illustrate the challenges he's faced acknowledging that they all weren't race-related.  Erin uses this conversation as a means to grow and learn, making a personal commitment to do better. Cancel culture amo...

Aaron turns the tables on Erin, asking her to share her story of coming out, referring to her being open and honest about wanting to date outside her race.  Even though the two situations, sexuality, and race are vastly different, there are common themes when vocalizing preference.  Fear of acceptance, being a big one, and living up to societal standards, but most importantly, finding the courage...

Do you have a self-reflection practice?  Self-reflection is no more than being your own best friend, confidant, and trusted advisor.  Remember the definition of insanity, doing the same thing repeatedly but expecting a different result; self-reflection will prevent that from happening. Erin shares her personal self-reflection practice and how it's been beneficial to her growth mindset as her relat...

On August 9th, 2015, Erin made a list of everything she wanted in a man.  She listed out each characteristic, attribute, and trait she felt would make her a perfect match.  Then she swiped aimlessly, said yes to almost every man who asked her out, ignored red flags, and tried to mold the men who appeared at first glance to mirror that list into the man she envisioned.   Erin listened to the advice...

Matchmaker and Founder of Single in the City, Laura Bilotta shares tips on how to date while we're still in a pandemic. She explains why she believes video calls are necessary to qualify your dates, and she shares her suggestion as to when the video call should occur. Laura and Erin discuss chemistry and compatibility, sharing personal dating experiences and what they've learned from different rel...

Today, Courtney is a Sober Coach and Host of the Sober Vibes Podcast.  She shares her story in hopes to help women who may be experiencing a similar relationship with alcohol.  Courtney explains to Erin that her belief is trauma is the gateway to addiction, and alcoholism does not discriminate. Erin asks Courtney for some tips for those who are sober and dating and those who may have swiped right...

You're Such a Catch was invited to host a Kiss & Tell booth at the Manhattan Village Pop-up Market.  It was the first of hopefully many live events Erin attended. Event attendance was mostly women, women who were vulnerable enough to share they had given up hope when it came to love, dating apps, and finding the one.  Erin shared her personal story, from being a divorcée to recently manifesting a...

With any new year comes a fresh slate, but a new year isn't necessary to change your thinking, your perspective, or to make a decision to choose happiness over fear, doubt, insecurities, and any event from the past that holds you back from greatness. If you've been unable to move forward after an event or trauma, make a conscious choice today to leave the past in the past. Find the lesson even if...

Everyone told her she was funny, she should do standup, so she took an improv class, and the rest is history.  Amazing Grace! This body-positive funny girl learned to love her curves and find comfort in front of the camera.  Whether she's rocking grannie panties or a thong, you'll always know.  This was her bit on Spanish Playboy Radio back in the day.  Since you couldn't see her and only hear her...

A single Kate Steinberg was swiping on Hinge, Raya, and Bumble in search of her perfect match.  She was going on dates each and every week, hoping to find a strong connection.  One night she got home from a date with a tear in her tights, seven glasses of wine deep, and thought maybe she was destined to be a Cat Lady. Tune in to hear how Kate manifested her own love story, in that very castle she...

The two discuss the importance of being upfront and honest and why someone might ghost versus spitting the truth if they're not interested. Erin also asks GQ some of the juicy questions women submitted, wanting his male perspective: How can I talk to my significant other about our slow sex life? You say you like a girl to be aggressive and text first, but we get ghosted when we do. Why? How do I k...

With a YSC Unfiltered vibe, Erin mixes up the style of this episode.  She shares insights into the goals she set for 2020 and how she faired in reaching all she set out to accomplish.  Understanding in 2020, so much was out of our control, Erin challenges the YSC Community to reevaluate goal setting for 2021. Erin covers four categories for goal setting in the new year: health, relationships, care...

Spoiler alert, they booked to attend a virtual speed dating event in the U.K. later this month.  If you're looking for a laugh, Erin recalling her dates will do the trick: Guy who laughed uncontrollably even when I wasn't being funny. Guy who no-showed. Suborno! Guy, who has never had a girlfriend, lives at home and is scared of women. Guy who wants a cuddle buddy. Guy, who has a vocabulary consis...

Being the reality T.V. buff that she is, Erin couldn't pass up the opportunity to discuss Labor of Love with Stewart.  After Erin asks all of her burning questions about the show, the two discuss dating in L.A., sliding into people's DMs, and Stewart provides a couple of noteworthy tips for singles out there looking for love. If you subscribe to You're Such A Catch Unfiltered, you're aware of anot...

Erin and Rebekah have a candid conversation about the parallels between being an aspiring author and trying to find love.  Rebekah shares about her path as a writer, the rise and fall of her hopes being elevated, and the heartbreak and rejection that can come with putting yourself out there.  Sound familiar?  All of these feelings and emotions are present when you're dating. Rebekah's goal in crea...

Susan Ibitz, human behavior hacker and serial profiler, is back for a big announcement.  She and your favorite serial dater, Erin, are joining forces with the School of Love, online courses, and services centered around dating and relationships.  The two are also launching a new live show on YouTube called Barbie and the Devil.  Can you guess who's who? Tune in to hear how the partnership started,...