Ali and Lauren are here for a quick update on where they have been and when the show will be back!

If you'd like to reach out during the hiatus you can find them on their personal IG pages

@latestbylauren or @alireinhard

Thanks for all your love and support! 

It's just the two of us this week and we're covering

- What we wish we'd known when we were single

 - What to do when you're sick of the dating apps

- Our wedding planning insight

- Some podcast FAQs

And more!

We love answering listener questions, so this is a fun episode! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions!

We talk to Bumble Chief Brand Officer, Alex Williamson on why Bumble is the best app on the market for dating, meeting friends, and networking. Alex explains why you should definitely fill out your entire profile and include your Instagram and Spotify info to help you find a date. Even if you aren't currently in the market for a new boo, don't sleep on using Bumble to meet your next BFF.

Download Bumble and make the first move: BUMBLE

Vestique co-owners Morgan Lashley and Caroline Dunham just opened their 9th store. We talk to them about the legwork required to build their brand, how they balance their friendship and business partnership, and the fashion trends everyone should try. 

Part TWO with Dion Beary

-How does his religion play a roll in dating? 

-How women can approach men, what they should actually say in real life and on dating apps

-How has the #MeToo movement changed the way we date

-Rapid Fire 

Dion Beary, a writer for Charlotte Agenda, joins us to chat about: 

- The proper way to execute a DM slide

- Why guys bother saying things like "I'm moving" or "I'm really busy with work" when they actually just don't want to commit to a relationship

- Why he uses sports allegiances as a dealbreaker

- When ghosting is okay

It gets heated and we appreciate his honesty. This is part one of a two-part series featuring Dion. Find him on Instagram and Twitter, he's @hashtagdion. 

We talk with Kayleen Schaefer, author of Text Me When You Get Home talks to us about the importance of rejecting the stereotype that girls are catty and reclaiming the power of female friendship. We discuss how to meet good friends, friend breakups, and how terrible Carrie Bradshaw at friendship. We're also joined by a special guest recapper, Ali's long-time bestie, Callie at the end of the episode to continue the convo about friendship! 

Fine Kayleen's book HERE!

Blogger and influencer McKenna Bleu joins us to share what it really means to be an "influencer." What does she do on a day-to-day basis. If you run into her grabbing coffee, is she all done up or sporting her favorite athleisure like the rest of us? She also talks about her fiance's role in her social media-focused world, how she's preparing for any upcoming Instagram changes, and more.

We are joined by Lauren McAbee to discuss her decision to get implants after two kids, how she felt about her body, and how the implants ultimately made her ill. We discuss her decision to have them removed, her symptoms, and how she feels today. 

Connect with Lauren: http://essentialthrive.com

Kacie Main, author of the new book "I Gave Up Men For Lent" joins us to talk about her Lentan dating hiatus, why taking a break during Lent is valuable regardless of your religion, and how we can press pause on the expectations and pressure from family members and friends when you're single and everyone NEEDS to know when you're going to fall madly in love.