Episode 30: Candace Bushnell

In the latest episode of Weddings-ish with Jove, listeners are treated to a fabulous conversation with Candace Bushnell, the bestselling author and creator of Sex and the City. The episode begins with Candace sharing her signature wit and charm, and her delight in joining Jove for a conversation about love, relationships, and everything in between—straight from the perspective of someone who’s shaped how a generation talks about romance.

“when I was a kid i was a mini gloria steinem, and I was determined.”

Candace on her feminist dreams

Candace and Jove dive into her legacy as a writer and cultural icon, reflecting on how Sex and the City was born out of her column for the New York Observer and quickly evolved into a groundbreaking television series. She shares stories about the early days of writing the column, including the moments that inspired some of the show’s most iconic episodes. Jove, a longtime fan, delights in hearing the behind-the-scenes tales and adds his own reflections about how Candace’s work influenced not only pop culture but also the way weddings, dating, and female friendships are portrayed in media.

The conversation then turns to Candace’s personal journey with love and marriage. She reflects on her own experiences—some filled with romance, others with heartbreak—and offers her unfiltered thoughts on modern dating. Candace speaks candidly about choosing to prioritize herself and her work, and what it means to embrace being single in a society that often places marriage on a pedestal. Her perspective is refreshing, empowering, and perfectly in line with the bold, independent spirit that made Sex and the City a cultural phenomenon.

Jove and Candace also touch on weddings—from the traditional to the unconventional. Candace offers her take on what weddings mean today and how her views on marriage have shifted over the years. They talk about how the fantasy of the wedding day stacks up against the reality of long-term relationships, and Candace doesn’t shy away from offering some tough love: a great party doesn’t make a great partnership.

Throughout the episode, Jove & Candace explore everything from the evolution of Carrie Bradshaw to the importance of writing your own love story—on your own terms.

As the episode winds down, Candace leaves listeners with a powerful message about self-worth, creativity, and the joy of embracing life’s twists and turns. Whether you’re planning a wedding, navigating the dating world, or just looking for a little inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and the unapologetic glamour that only Candace Bushnell can deliver.

On this week’s “Ask Jove” Sloan and Jove chat about a mom who wrote in worried her daughter may break up before her wedding, she has spent a lot of money and wants to protect it and her daughter’s heart at the same time, so Jove strongly suggests wedding insurance via Briteco.

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