Can We Get Better at Flirting … with Rejection?
Can We Get Better at Flirting … with Rejection?  
Podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions
Published On: Tue Aug 25 2026
Description: Whether you’re single, married or something in between: this episode is for you. Nayeema sits down with love coach and rejection survivor Francesca Hogi to talk about flirting as a way of life and rejection as a path to growth. Plus, Franny grades Nayeema’s Flirting Skills (and Diplo’s). Is anyone getting an A?!  We get into the 8 types of flirting, how A.I. can or can’t help you in your relationships, and other nuggets from Franny’s book. Plus: can you actually LEARN how to flirt? Is it just improv on steroids? What is HR-approved flirting? And are some people just TOO good at dating to ever be vulnerable?  Send us your “dumb questions” on IG/TikTok @smartgirldumbquestions or by calling 1-855-MyDumbQ.  Make sure you’re following Nayeema and the show on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. And, obvi: if you liked this episode, send it to your friends, your group chat, your mom... and your CRUSH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices