This episode brings on our first Israel-based guest - Margot Touitou, a content creator and host of Kiss & Tel Aviv podcast. Margarita and Margot (aka Marg Squared) get together to discuss Margot's work, moving to Israel, and her life after October 7th.
This episode is full of emotion. We hear everything from Margot's dating experiences in Tel Aviv to her visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz. Margot's dynamic personality and story-telling makes this episode a particularly special one. You might need to grab some Kleenex!
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:35 Life in Israel After October 7th
05:17 Who is Margot Touitou?
05:56 Israel's first dating, sex, & relationships podcast
07:05 Crazy dating stories & the invention of "Tomer"
11:37 On sharing dating life via social media
14:52 Transitioning from corporate to full-time content creation
16:55 On visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz
19:59 The importance of Israeli content creators post Oct 7
23:05 On Israelis living through war & being a Jewish majority
26:11 Margot's Aliyah journey
31:25 Navigating Israel's unique culture & mentality
35:10 What does Margot wish more people knew about her?
39:31 On Jewish Matchmaking
42:45 Most rewarding part of being a content creator
44:10 What would Margot tell her younger self?
46:00 What's next in Margot's work?
48:28 Hopes for the future of Israel
50:58 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
