Welcome to our very first episode of The Couples Edition! We're Alli & Elie — a couple who got engaged just 3 months after meeting, married in 11 months, and have been building an adventurous, purpose-driven life ever since.In this episode, we’re sharing our love story, why intentionality was the key to everything, and the lessons we learned about dating, asking hard questions, and navigating love across cultures. Whether you're dating, engaged, or just love hearing unique stories, this one's for you.👇 Jump to the good parts with timestamps:⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: Who we are & what this podcast is about01:35 – How we met04:35 – Elie's first message to Alli07:40 – Asking difficult questions early (aka Elie interviewing Alli)09:20 – Our first date started horribly11:20 – Getting engaged after only 3 months of dating12:40 – Making a list about your future partner16:30 – Key lessons from our dating journey18:30 – How did our race & culture play a role in us dating26:30 – Culture drama tea25:00 – Next week preview✨ New episodes every Friday!Hit the subscribe button and follow us on Instagram @thecouplesedition to submit questions or topic requests for future episodes!