82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

Unapologetically Asian

We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs. Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Immigrant fam work ethic
  • What is Dating App Sucks?
  • Dating apps vs. dating events
  • Dating App Sucks success stories
  • Date zero
  • Best & worst dating stories
  • Being emotionally unavailable
  • Australia's low effort dating culture
  • Dating in Melb vs. Syd
  • The provider mindset
  • Future of DAS
  • and so much more!

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠⁠⁠ Special guests: ⁠Brenda Van Attend a Dating Apps Suck event - Dating Apps Suck ____ AFFILIATE SPONSORS: Thank you to our amazing sponsors - you can support them/us below: 🍨 ⁠⁠Scoopy Milk Bar:⁠⁠ Use code UA15 during checkout for 15% off their menu! 🍨 🥟 The Dumpling Company: Use code UADUMP for 1x pack of FREE Traditional Xiao Long Baos (30 pcs) 🥟 🧋 ⁠⁠Bubble Tea Club:⁠⁠ Use code UAPOD5 at checkout for 5% off their site! 🧋 SOCIALS:

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