#228: Have you ever had a life-altering experience change the way you view friendships and dating? Today’s guests certainly have, and we’re getting every detail of their experience from reality TV to dating on the sidewalk.

Today I’m sitting down with hosts of the new podcast On The Sidewalk, Chelsea Vaughn from Season 25 of the Bachelor, and Cashay Proudfoot from Season 3 of Love Island.

From big chops to experiencing heartbreak, Chelsea and Cash dish about what it’s like to grow, love, and evolve in the public eye.

We also talk about…

• How Chelsea and Cash navigated public breakups after being on reality TV
• Forming a friendship over shared unique experiences
• Chelsea and Cashay’s hot takes on working in reality TV as Black women
• How to know if you’re ready for a long-term relationship
• How to manage your dating expectations

Resources

• Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseavaughn
• Follow Chelsea on TikTok @chelseavaughn_
• Follow Cashay on Instagram @cashayproudfoot
• Follow Cashay on Tiktok @cashayproudfoot
• Listen to Chelsea & Cash’s new podcast On The Sidewalk

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