Ep. 251 - Bumble’s Alex Williamson on Shifting Gender Dynamics, Dating + Creating a Safe Space Online

Almost 30

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

Alternative Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education

4.5 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2019

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Are you looking to connect with people through dating, making new friends, or networking? Today we are joined by former Chief Brand Officer of Bumble, Alex Williamson, to discuss what makes Bumble different from other social and dating apps. As a company, they value kindness and respect, and empower women to make the first move. Alex describes how Bumble ensures that their users have a positive experience and feel safe. For example, they are taking steps to criminalize the sending of lewd pictures. She gives tips for creating a profile, like avoiding group pictures, and the importance of showcasing who you are to avoid heartache. We love and appreciate how Alex really dives into the issues with online dating, outdated gender norms, and how you can find true connection (friendships and relationships!) through the use of Bumble. We also talk about: Feeling empowered in relationships Advice to avoid abuse from dating apps Respectful & compassionate dating Bumble BFF & Bizz Favorite stories from couples who have met on bumble Establishing a strong brand voice Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Learn more: bumble.com Instagram: @williamson Upcoming Events: September 18th: Nashville with Julie Solomon September 19th: Nashville with Dr. Josh Axe October 3rd: NYC with Nikki Glaser October 4th: NYC with Erin Claire Jones Sponsors: Athletic Greens | Get 20 travel packs FREE ($79 value) with your first purchase at www.athleticgreens.com/almost30 Dr. Roebucks | Visit sephora.com and search for Dr. Roebucks Buffy | Go to www.buffy.co use code ALMOST30 for $20 off Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Almost 30 is edited by Crate Media This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It was changing the gender dynamics in a way that helped women at the same time because
0:06.2	by giving women that bit of control, it then creates a ripple effect and we were seeing
0:11.8	make the first move becoming a mantra for so many women in their lives.
0:17.2	Because once you do it, you know, and you find that you're okay, rejection can happen,
0:21.7	but you're okay at the end of the day and that doesn't define you.
0:30.0	You're listening to the almost 30 podcast hosted by Crystal Williams and Lindsey Simpsick.
0:38.8	Almost 30 started as a conversation about the transition from our 20s to our 30s, but
0:43.7	then we realized life is full of transitions.
0:47.3	So we expanded our mission.
0:49.2	We are an intuition-led wellness-focused lifestyle podcast that promises to deliver authentic
0:54.6	conversations, diverse points of view, and insights rooted in optimism, growth, and
0:59.9	intention.
1:01.0	The almost 30 nation community is a group of purposeful dreamers who are smart, passionate,
1:06.9	and always seeking the full potential in every aspect of their lives.
1:11.0	At almost 30, we're making magic together.
1:14.2	We dream it, and then we do it.
1:16.2	Thanks so much for tuning into the almost 30 podcast.
1:19.3	Here we go.
1:24.6	What is it?
1:31.6	Something on planet.
1:35.6	Staring at the midnight page before you up and up the dead.
1:40.6	And now the sun illuminates the world that you cannot find reaching.
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