Dating today feels less like romance and more like running a full-blown operation. Strategy. Logistics. Emotional stamina. But according to Katie Lloyd, matchmaker at The Bevy, finding real partnership has nothing to do with your résumé and everything to do with the energy you bring into the room.

This week, Katie breaks down the modern dating landscape for high-achieving women and shares what actually moves the needle when you want connection that feels aligned, grounded, and long-lasting.

We get into:

• Why the idea that men are intimidated by successful women is a myth
• How your “CEO energy” might be blocking romantic chemistry
• The difference between dating from fear versus dating from wholeness
• What conscious dating looks like in practice
• How to check in with your nervous system on every date
• The attachment styles that shape our patterns and how to work with yours

If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels harder the more successful you become, this conversation will shift the way you think about partnership, presence, and possibility.

✨ Tune in to learn how to date with clarity and call in connection that actually feels good.

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Why Successful Women Struggle in Dating and How to Change It from a Matchmaker