In this episode, we unpack the drama, loyalty, and love behind group trips—through the lens of The White Lotus. What do these fictional vacations reveal about how we show up for our friends in real life? Vanessa explores how intentional time together—whether abroad or at home—is the secret to lasting friendships. Drawing from cultural examples and powerful reflections, including bell hooks’ All About Love, she unpacks the idea that love—and by extension, friendship—is a verb. When we treat friendship as something we actively do, not just feel, we create the foundation for connection that lasts decades.