Welcome to this bonus episode of behind the swipe. I'm your host Hoyt Prisock. We're about to embark on a series of episodes I'm really excited about. And I think you will be too. You know, over the last year, we've explored dozens of topics relating to all aspects of online dating in the second half of life. And this new limited series. We bring it all together, turning the theoretical into the practical. Join us as we go inside the dating experience in a way you've never heard before. We're calling it. Julie's journey of behind the swipe dating. Make-over. Meet Julie, a vibrant, active, mid fifties, single mom who, Despite the busy-ness of being actively engaged in their community and an accomplished professional in finance. Still finds herself, Loring for a rekindling of the flames of romance. Sure. She's tried online dating before. Julie's initial forays into the digital dating world. Involved the dizzy and carousel of profiles, coffee dates that felt more like job interviews and walks in the park that led nowhere. Each experience. though often disheartening taught her valuable lessons about what she was truly seeking. Now she says she's ready to take Julie 2.0 back into the waters of the dating pool. This time with a renewed commitment to showing up both authentically and vulnerably and not sacrificing her standards. As we embark on this series with Julie, you, our listeners are in for a real treat. Over the next couple of months. We'll be taking a deep dive into Julie's journey, an exploration of the hopes, fears, expectations, and anxieties that come with the modern world of online dating. But Julie's story. Isn't just about logging on and swiping, right. It's about the human experiences behind the swipe. From the moment Julie decides to take the leap back into online, dating through the meticulous crafting over dating profile to the thrilling yet nerve wracking interactions with potential matches You'll hear directly from Julie getting a firsthand account of her innermost thoughts as she navigates this complex landscape. And here's the twist. Julie isn't going on this journey alone. We're going to help Julie gain that proverbial unfair advantage in two ways. First. The marketing brochure. By which of course, I mean her dating profile. When online dating, you always want to look, sound and feel your best. So we're providing Julie with the chance to work with stylist, photographers and experience profile crafters to give her every advantage when it comes to projecting her very best, authentic self. To the world of prospective suitors. We're also pairing her with some of the best experts in the business for life and dating coaching. These seasoned professionals will be guiding Julie through each phase. Ensuring that her path to finding love is not only successful, but also enriching. All of these experts will share their advice and perspectives with us as well. Expect raw candid insights as Julie shares her experiences with these coaches. Together they'll tackle the challenges of dating after 50. Transforming potential stumbling blocks into stepping stones toward genuine connection. It's not just about finding the right person. It's about Julie becoming the best version of herself in the process. So stay tuned. Engage with us and perhaps seek a bit of your own dating reflections in Julie's story. This isn't just a series about finding love online. It's about personal growth, about breaking down barriers About the joy and complexity of human connection. Throughout this journey, we'll adjust our sails as needed dating. Like life is unpredictable. And as we know. Cupid can be a fickle muse. So our discussions will adapt based on Julie's experiences, each twist and turn offering new lessons. Not just for her, but for all of us listening. Join us as we embark on this journey with Julie, share your thoughts, contribute your experiences. And perhaps find a spark of inspiration for your own life. Subscribe to behind the swipe and don't miss a moment of this transformative adventure. Thanks for tuning in and remember in the world of online dating as in life. It's never too late to reinvent yourself. We'll see you next time. Until then. Swipe fearlessly.