Carrie Berk, MY REAL-LIFE ROM-COM: How to Build Confidence and Write Your Own Relationship Rules

Zibby welcomes Carrie Berk to discuss her book, MY REAL-LIFE ROM COM: HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND WRITE YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP RULES. Carrie shares the book's inception during the pandemic, aiming to provide relatable dating advice for her generation, unlike the outdated guidance from older publications. She highlights the importance of self-love, learned through her anxiety journey, as a foundation for meaningful relationships. Carrie also delves into the challenges of dating as a social media influencer, advocating for authenticity over fame. With a candid reflection on her writing journey since childhood and the role of journalism in her life, Carrie encourages aspiring writers to pursue genuine stories that resonate with them. Amid humor and insightful discussions, this episode explores the evolving narrative of love, self-discovery, and the essence of meaningful storytelling in the digital age.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/40lqgJ2Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby’s Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.