We all love to hate dating apps-but are they really the problem, or are we? In this week’s episode, Julia sits down with Erika Ettin, one of the country’s most sought-after matchmakers and online dating experts, to dissect what it really means to date in 2025. From ghosting to "situationships" to the ever-elusive “talking stage,” Erika doesn’t just decode modern dating...she calls out where we’ve gone off the rails and how to get back on track. As the founder of A Little Nudge, Erika has help...
This week on The HelloPrenup Podcast, host Julia Rodgers welcomes Sarah Klingman, founder and CEO of Mostest, for a refreshingly candid conversation about marriage, money, and the way we celebrate life’s milestones. Sarah opens up about why she and her husband didn’t end up signing a prenup and the important lessons she learned along the way. She reflects on how even as a financially fortunate couple, the process felt complicated and intimidating, which led her to ask: “If people like us had ...
👰🏻♀️ What does it take to go from designing for iconic fashion houses in New York City to building your own bridal brand from the ground up? This week, Julia sits down with Jenna Bycoff, founder of BrideMerch, to talk about her unconventional journey into the bridal world and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Jenna shares how her early career designing for powerhouse brands like Tommy Hilfiger gave her the skills and confidence to branch out on her own, while also revealing the realit...
Finding love in 2025 is complicated. Dating apps have rewritten the rules, traditions don’t always fit, and so many people are left wondering: am I doing this right? In this episode of The HelloPrenup Podcast, Julia sits down with NYC-based matchmaker Anna Morgenstern and her husband Zachary Speiss for a heartfelt conversation about love, culture, marriage, and the very real challenges of dating in today’s world. Anna has spent years helping others navigate the ups and downs of finding love i...
Internationally acclaimed wedding planner Jove Meyer shares his powerful journey - from walking away from a contemporary cult and an arranged marriage after coming out, to building one of the most inclusive and nationally recognized wedding businesses. In this episode, he opens up about finding love, why a prenup strengthened his marriage, and his unfiltered take on wedding trends, personalization, and celebrity ceremonies. Perfect for couples planning a wedding, anyone curious about prenups,...
After garnering millions of followers on Instagram, supermodel Ashley Alexiss faced rejection, a painful divorce, and the devastating loss of her father. But instead of letting it break her, she turned her setbacks into strength...building Alexiss Swimwear into a multi-million-dollar brand, redefining beauty standards, and discovering a new love story she never expected. In this powerful conversation, Ashley opens up about the realities behind the glam: the brutal divorce that nearly deraile...
What happens when a reality TV superfan meets a Cirque du Soleil performer during Pride weekend, and that chance encounter turns into 11 years of love, marriage, and building a media empire together? Adam Newell, creator of the hit Bravo-focused YouTube channel Up and Adam, and his husband Jason Berrent, a former Cirque du Soleil star, join us to share their wild, heartfelt, and often hilarious journey. From Pride meet-cutes and cross-continental moves to business breakthroughs and negotiatin...
In this episode, we sit down with Heather and Douglas Boneparth to dive into the intersection of love and money. From early money memories to navigating financial power shifts in a relationship, they share insights from their new book, Money Together, and offer actionable advice for couples wanting to build a fairer, more transparent financial future. Pre-order Money Together here — every link helps! Heather and Douglas Boneparth are financial and relationship experts behind Bone Fide Wealth...
What really causes communication breakdowns in relationships? Clinical psychologist Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins us to unpack the real reason couples struggle to connect—emotional safety. We explore attachment styles, why prenups are a tool for communication (not conflict), and how couples can create rituals that keep their relationship strong through all of life’s transitions. Dr. Sabrina Romanoff is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University. She specializes in relat...
Hindsight is 20/20, so we’re bringing on a divorce attorney to offer us some perspective on how prenups can protect both partners in a marriage! Denise Rappaport Isaacs has over 30 years of experience representing both men and women, helping to resolve unique financial and child issues with integrity and compassion. In this episode, she shares how to negotiate a prenup, protecting your own - and your partner’s - financial future, how to talk about money with your partner, and the one prenup t...
Do you ever wish you had a relationship coach to tell you how to strengthen the connection between yourself and your partner? In this episode, ThaiHa Sloan shares the importance of self-discovery and healing through chronic pain and emotions. She also explores the role of triggers and attachment styles in relationships and provides advice on taking responsibility for one's emotions and effective communication. ThaiHa Sloan is a certified somatic healing mentor, breathwork facilitator,...
Hi Frances! Our guest today is Lisa Zeiderman. Lisa is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain’s New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2021 and 2023, as well as a Crain’s New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022 and a Hudson...
Hi Fiances! Our guest today is Laura Tynan. Laura Tynan is founder of The Witch of Wall Street, a personal finance and investing community, where women are shown how to manage, multiply and manifest money, using simple strategies. Laura holds a BSc Hons in Finance, is a Chartered Accountant and is certified in EFT Tapping, Breathwork and RRT. She has been recognised by Financial Times as a Top 20 Future Female Leader and by Yahoo! Finance as a Global Champion of Women in Business and is a mul...
Randall Kessler has been a high profile divorce lawyer in Atlanta for over 35 years. He's the founding partner of KS Family Law, a 30-person family law firm in Atlanta, and has represented several celebrities and athletes including Cardi B, Cam Newton, Nene Leaks, and T-Pain. Randall is the author of Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids, and Your Future, available at divorceprotect.com. He's also a professor of jury trials at Emory Law School, a former judge at the DeKalb County Record...
Raymond Hekmat is a CA family law attorney who’s practice of law has been devoted exclusively to areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, custody, support issues as well as prenuptial agreements, since earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. Since 2018, Raymond's practice shifted from divorce litigation to specializing in marital agreements, divorce consulting, and divorce mediation where he educates and empowers people on the financial and legal implicati...
Our guests today is Julia Funke is a managing attorney at International Legal and Business Services Group LLP, a full-service immigration law firm serving clients across the U.S. She leads the South Carolina office, splitting her time between Chicago and Charleston. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Translation and Business from Northern Illinois University. With over a decade of experience in this ...
Our guests today is Trevor White a Marriage Therapist with a Private Practice in Seattle. He specializes in premarital counseling and developed a web-based premarital counseling video series called Launch to Land for couples to be able to access a low-cost and convenient therapy option as they approach their wedding. He also hosts a podcast called Marriage Stories where he interviews real married couples as they discuss their unique success stories in their marriages. When he is not doing the...
Ben Higgins is best known for his appearance on season 20 of "The Bachelor," where he opened up to millions of viewers and gained a platform to share his passions, including his faith, hope for humanity, and love of sports. Born in Winona Lake, IN, he now resides in Denver, CO, and has been involved in various projects since his Bachelor days. In 2017, he co-founded Generous International, a company dedicated to using profits to address social issues worldwide. Ben also co-hosts the popular i...
She’s an internationally recognized personal investing and wealth management expert. Having been featured in The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, Fox Business, CNN, Forbes, TheStreet, and Nasdaq, Kiana is a highly sought-after professional speaker, author and executive coach who delivers inspirational workshops and seminars to corporations, universities and entrepreneurial groups. She is a frequent expert on many TV and radio stations, has reported on the financial markets d...
Our guest today is Maggie, “Money wit Maggie” Gomez. Maggie is a Certified Financial Planner who’s worked for Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade. After realizing only wealthy individuals had access to quality financial advice she left to create her own company, “Money with Maggie,” where you can receive help regardless of your net worth. She’s created over 100 finance and investing videos on her YouTube channel, offers 1:1 financial guidance sessions, and has a co...