Joan Vassos | The Golden Bachelorette on Finding Love & Exclusive Hometown Date Highlights!

#784. In this episode of Off the Vine, Kaitlyn sits down with the incredible Joan Vassos—the first-ever Golden Bachelorette! At 61, Joan is captivating Bachelor Nation as she shares her journey from The Golden Bachelor to leading her own search for love. Joan dives into her experience stepping into the spotlight, reliving hometown dates, and the challenges (and surprises!) of dating at this stage in life. She shares lessons learned from watching her season back, balancing family with dating, and why she’s rebranded the Fantasy Suite as the “Conversational Cabana.” Plus, Joan reflects on her biggest cringe-worthy moments and why the next Golden Bachelor might just be Kelsey’s dad! Don’t miss this episode full of laughs, wisdom, and Joan’s candid take on a journey that’s truly golden! If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE! Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/VINE today to get 10% off your first month. Botanic Tonics: Go to botanictonics.com and use the code VINE at checkout for $40 off a 12-pack case. Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code VINE. Skims: Shop SKIMS Bras at SKIMS.com. Now available in 62 sizes (30A - 46H). EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (6:35) – Joan spills how family ties influence her quest for love and how she is open to long distance relationships. (27:44) – Joan reflects on her journey of love and loss, sharing a powerful perspective on holding space for both her late husband and a new partner. (50:37) – Could Kelsey’s dad be the next Golden Bachelor? Joan dishes on why she thinks he’d be the perfect fit!