Love, Amanda

Planning a wedding can be exciting, romantic, and unforgettable, but it can also come with stress, family opinions, difficult decisions, and plenty of pressure to make everything perfect.
On this episode of Love, Amanda, I’m joined by renowned wedding planner Melanie Murphy of By Invitation Only for an honest conversation about wedding planning, relationships, marriage, and everything that happens behind the scenes of the big day. 💍
How do you balance planning your dream wedding while actually enjoying your engagement? How do healthy couples handle conflict? And what happens when family members have strong opinions about how your wedding should look?
Melanie shares her expert wedding planning advice, including how to make sure you’re planning the wedding YOU want, not the wedding everyone else expects you to have. We also get into wedding trends, wedding-planning secrets, family dynamics, and the realities of preparing for marriage.
And because the wedding is only the beginning, Melanie shares an important piece of marriage advice that every couple should hear before walking down the aisle.
Whether you’re engaged, planning a wedding, newly married, dating, or simply interested in relationships and marriage, this episode is filled with practical advice, behind-the-scenes wedding insight, and reminders about what really matters when it comes to love.
💕 In this episode, we talk about:
• Wedding planning and how to avoid becoming overwhelmed
• How to enjoy your engagement instead of rushing through it
• Healthy communication and handling conflict in relationships
• Navigating family dynamics during wedding planning
• How to plan the wedding YOU want
• Wedding trends and what’s changing in the industry
• Wedding-planning secrets from an experienced wedding planner
• Important advice for couples preparing for marriage
• Why your wedding day is just the beginning of your marriage
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What happens when your career takes you around the world, you’re working hard to build the life you want, and you’re also trying to make room for dating and love? ✈️🌎❤️
Hannah Davis from Million Dollar Nannies joins Love, Amanda for an honest conversation about her journey, traveling for work, dating, independence and learning to be comfortable in your own company.
We also talk about the unexpected journey that brought Hannah to Million Dollar Nannies, and the viral TikTok moment that helped change the direction of her career. 👀
It’s a conversation about ambition, adventure, relationships and figuring out how to create a life that feels fulfilling, whether you’re in a relationship or on your own. 💕🎧
🎙️ Listen now to the latest episode of Love, Amanda.

Season 2 of Love, Amanda is here! ❤️
We’re kicking off the new season with Ryan Black from Season 1 of Farmer Wants a Wife, and he’s taking us behind the scenes of his unforgettable experience on the show.
As a third-generation farmer and owner of an equine business, Ryan opens up about the responsibility of carrying on his family’s legacy and why having a partner who understands the farming lifestyle is so important.
We also revisit the shocking reality of Season 1, when the women thought they were headed to a resort… only to find themselves on a farm! 🌾🐴 Ryan shares what it was really like navigating multiple relationships, dealing with inevitable jealousy, and trying to build genuine connections in such an unusual environment.
But life after the show brought its own challenges. Ryan gets vulnerable about the difficult time he experienced after the season ended, how he found comfort staying with his grandmother, and what helped him move forward.
And now, Ryan is in a new relationship. ❤️ He shares the unexpected and exciting story of how he met his new love and where life has taken him since Farmer Wants a Wife.
From farming and reality TV to heartbreak, healing, and finding love again, Ryan brings a candid perspective on what happens when the cameras stop rolling.
🎙️ Welcome back to Season 2 of Love, Amanda!
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We made it to the season finale… and now it’s time to spill everything.
In this special recap episode of Love, Amanda, I’m joined by Bill Grant, owner of As Told By You Studio & Podcast, to look back on the journey of building this podcast from the ground up—and everything we didn’t expect along the way.
We’re diving into:
✨ The real behind-the-scenes of starting a podcast
✨ Our biggest surprises from each guest this season
✨ The shows we’re currently obsessed with (yes, reality TV included 👀)
✨ My dream guest reveal
✨ What it really means to unlock your potential
✨ How I may or may not have influenced Bill’s new love for reality TV
✨ And what YOU want to see coming in Season 2
This episode is equal parts reflection, laughter, and looking ahead—and I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap this season than with someone who’s been part of the journey from the start.
Season 1, you’ve been so good to us. Season 2… we’re coming for you. 💫
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On this episode of Love, Amanda, I sit down with legendary TV journalist Dawndy Mercer Plank for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.
Dawndy shares her incredible career journey—from what first inspired her to step into the world of television journalism to unforgettable memories from her very first day in the newsroom. She opens up about the stories that have impacted her the most, and what it really takes to stay calm and composed during high-pressure breaking news moments.
Beyond her career, we dive into her personal life—how she met her husband, what it looks like to balance a demanding career with family, and the qualities that truly make a marriage strong and lasting. Plus, she shares her favorite ways to spend time together as a couple and what life has looked like since retirement.
This episode is full of wisdom, love, and real-life insight you can carry into your own relationships and career.

In this episode, I sit down with Olympian Mystique Ro to talk about what it really takes to chase your dreams.
From her journey transitioning out of track and field into the high-speed, high-risk world of skeleton racing, Mystique opens up about facing fear head-on—despite hating roller coasters—and the mindset required to compete at the Olympic level.
We talk about the sacrifices that come with achieving your goals, especially when it comes to love and relationships, and what it means to stay committed to something bigger than yourself.
She also shares what it was like growing up with 10 siblings, the kind of partner that balances her life, her favorite moments from the Olympics (including Italy), and what she’s training for now.
A conversation about passion, timing, and the sacrifices that come with truly loving what you do.

On this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda sits down with journalist Intisar Faulkner for an honest conversation about navigating love while building a career in the public eye.
From dating in the spotlight to learning why confidence and security matter in a partner, Intisar opens up about the realities of modern relationships. The two discuss everything from long-distance love and the importance of taking time to yourself after a breakup, to how toxic relationships can impact your nervous system.
They also dive into spirituality in dating, the courage it takes to change your routine to meet new people, and Intisar’s perspective on dating someone with a child. Through it all, the conversation highlights growth, self-awareness, and the importance of kindness while figuring out love.
Intisar also shares what it means to be herself “behind the lens,” along with her hopes and prayers for the year ahead.
If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your peace while pursuing love and ambition, this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Clay Gravesande from Love Is Blind for an honest and unfiltered conversation.
Clay opens up about his role models growing up, what it felt like to be labeled the “villain,” and what really happened behind the scenes of the big reveal moment. We talk about finding love through hardship, recognizing red flags, and how personal growth has changed the way he approaches relationships — including what’s different in his new relationship.
We also play a fun dating game, “Oh Clay… or Not?” and touch on the upcoming season of Love Is Blind.
Plus, Clay shares more about his entrepreneurial journey with WaveSandy Boat & Jet Ski Rentals. 
Real talk. Real growth. And a side of Clay you haven’t seen before!

This week on Love, Amanda, I’m joined by bra expert and entrepreneur Jenè Luciani Sena for a special Valentine’s Day treat!
A consultant for top intimates brands like TrueKind, Jenè is on a mission to help women stop settling for uncomfortable, ill-fitting bras. We revisit her Mad Fashion moment with Chris March, who famously designed a dress made entirely of bras for her, and she shares details about launching a cooling perimenopause bra—because comfort should evolve with our bodies.
Jenè also opens up about love the second time around. Now happily remarried, she talks about finding a partner with shared values, building a beautiful blended family, and navigating co-parenting and step-parent life with intention and grace.
And of course, as an Italian New Yorker, we had to talk pizza—including favorites from Dave Portnoy. 
Bras, blended families, and a slice of New York—this episode has it all. Don’t settle for a bad bra… or the wrong love story. 💕

On this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda chats with renowned pageant coach and reality TV star Cyrus Frakes about the pageant industry, coaching success, and the life lessons beauty queens learn early—confidence, resilience, hard work, and education. They dive into dating after divorce, being friends with exes, advice for boyfriends of beauty queens, and play a fun game of “Coachable or Not?” Plus, Cyrus shares stories from his TV show, King of the Crown, and appearances on other shows including The Real Housewives of Atlanta with Cynthia Bailey.