In a world where dating apps can feel transactional and leave people feeling burnt out, frustrated, and a failure, Alexandra Ballensweig and their dating platform, humhum, provide a balm and nourishing container for weary and open-hearted souls looking to date differently. 

In this episode, Alexandra Ballensweig examines romantic connection through two lenses: their work in stewarding and co-creating humhum and their long-distance partnership. 

Alexandra starts with insights on how humhum, their dating platform that challenges transactional and fast-moving dating paradigms, came to be via collaboration with a force greater than themselves, what it means to align with their purpose, and the process of building and refining the core humhum experience with a growing team. 

Alexandra also dives into their and their partner’s engagement with choice-point practice, the importance of carving out dedicated time for self-reflection, and the art of practicing with emergence. 

May this dialogue remind you that dating can feel refreshing, easeful, and joyful, and there are spaces and people with whom you can bring your full self and connect authentically. 

About Alexandra:

Alexandra has 10+ years of facilitating experiences, and holding space for groups to connect, collaborate, and create. Prior to founding humhum Alexandra worked as a consultant in Strategic Design and Product Management at BCG Digital Ventures, facilitating product innovation sprints for fortune 100 teams. Across corporate venture and consulting for startups, their experience spans across e-commerce, B2B SaaS, holistic wellness, finance, and event tech.

Alexandra is a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, and a Reiki Master Teacher and practitioner trained in the Usui Method, and a Vipassana practitioner. They hold an M.S. of Industrial Design from Art Center College of Design.

Personal practice plays a critical role in Alexandra’s life and work. They have had the privilege of sitting multiple month-long silent retreats to study and practice meditation in the Theravada Buddhist tradition over the last decade. They maintain a committed daily meditation and yoga practice to create with integrity.

They’re currently enrolled in the Dedicated Practitioner’s Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, committing to their intention of bringing practice into every aspect of living.

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Website - https://www.humhum.space/ 

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@humhum9427 

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