What makes someone truly attractive — in life, love, and business?
In this episode of Coffee With Dan – Beauty and the Beast, host Dan Meredith (@therealdanmeredith) and Laura Baker (@girlgainzblog) go deep on what really makes people appealing. From dating horror stories and “icks” to self-confidence, self-improvement, and the fine line between arrogance and authenticity, nothing’s off limits.
They talk honestly about why loving yourself doesn’t mean staying the same, why looks matter (but only up to a point), and how the same rules that make you attractive personally also make you magnetic professionally.
You’ll hear:
• The truth about self-image, confidence, and why “love yourself as you are” isn’t the whole story
• How to become more interesting and appealing without faking it
• The savage truth about first impressions, energy, and personality
• Why “funny beats perfect” every time
• The parallels between dating and business (including the DMs you should never send)
• How to stack the deck in your favour — from grooming and fitness to conversation and confidence
• Why desperation is the biggest turn-off in love and sales
• And yes… the absolute worst icks from both sides of the table
It’s hilarious, insightful, and painfully relatable. Whether you’re single, taken, or just trying to be less of a walking beige flag, this one’s worth your time.
Send your stories, questions, or dating disasters to coffeewithdanpodcast@gmail.com — the best ones might make it onto the next episode.
00:00 – Welcome to Beauty and the BEast
02:00 – How to make yourself more appealing (and why it matters)
05:00 – Loving yourself vs. improving yourself
10:00 – Looks, confidence, and the truth about attraction
14:00 – Energy, humour, and why personality wins
18:00 – Why peace beats passion as you get older
22:00 – The ick list: rudeness, arrogance, and mirrors at dinner
26:00 – The reality of modern dating and social media habits
29:00 – How men can level up quickly (style, fitness, hobbies)
33:00 – The arrogance gap and dating double standards
35:00 – Why subtle hints don’t work (and how to make it obvious)
40:00 – The difference between confidence and creepiness
46:00 – Real-world examples of boldness done right
48:00 – Business parallels: attraction, marketing, and connection
51:00 – The hard-sell problem in dating and sales
53:00 – Boundaries, awareness, and why being normal wins
56:00 – Your vibe attracts your tribe — final takeaways
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Tag @therealdanmeredith and @girlgainzblog with your biggest takeaway — or your worst dating horror story.
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