Jillian Ramirez Chaves’s life took an unexpected turn when she faced the painful discovery of infidelity by her soon to be fiance.  This life altering experience shattered her self-confidence and left her questioning her ability to make healthy relationship choices.  Refusing to let this define her, she embarked on a profound journey of healing, discovery, and personal growth. Jillian is a dynamic visionary who has pioneered transformative changes in the dating and relationship health landscape as the founder and CEO of Clara.  For daters, she leads a revolution that empowers individuals to make informed purposeful choices in their dating lives. Her journey from a successful career in the male dominated automotive industry to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur in the tech world is a testament to her resilience and passion.  As a female minority founder and CEO, Jillian embodies the spirit of resilience and innovation. She is a staunch advocate for mental wellness in the context of dating, a subject often overlooked but of paramount importance in today's society. Her mission is to guide individuals in embracing intentional dating thereby  enhancing their overall wellbeing. 

 What You Will Hear in This Episode: 

2:30 - Jillian’s Personal Journey

10:20 - Bouncing back & finding your mission

20:45 - Jillian’s dating app, Clara for Daters

28:09 - Challenges for women in dating

Quotes

“I had to figure out how to learn from my mistakes and not let them happen again on an expedited level.”

“We have all these ways to meet people, dating apps, social media, yet we're still facing a loneliness epidemic because we're not actually converting them into social connections.”

“When it doesn’t work out that means that you learn something and you’re going to keep going.”

“Being hopeful is not a bad thing, but we have to be smart and hopeful”

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Mentioned:

• The Rules of Love by Jay Shetty

• Esther Perel

• Clara For Daters

• Instagram 

• Jillian's Instagram

• Jillian's LinkedIn

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