Reina Rising

Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult?In this episode, I sit down with Santana Vega Yturralde—a coach who helps transform entrepreneurs into professional speakers—to talk about how to actually build meaningful friendships as an adult (and why it's worth the effort).We explore, why making friends as an adult is hard, common barriers to adult connection (spoiler: you're not the only one who feels awkward), how to ease your way into being a better Friend Maker, and so much more!We also answer some of your juicy listener questions.If you're craving connection but don't know where to start, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late (or too awkward) to find your people.Timestamps:4:00 – Why is making friends as an adult hard? (And when is it easy?) + the importance of a Third Place8:10 – Behaviors that lead to deeper connections + why someone out there is waiting to be your best friend16:20 – The power of complimenting strangers25:10 – How to use “Match +1” to create safety a