Interviews

"She and Josie Grossie are World's Apart:
Drew sits down with a woman whose love journey echo's the plot of one of Drew's most iconic movies 'Never Been Kissed.'" Watch Here

"In 2023, Allora started talking about her big ‘secret’, as well as her adventures with dating, on TikTok. [T]hanks to documenting her life as a self-proclaimed ‘late bloomer’, she is now a spokesperson for those [who also came] to the game of love and sex later in life." Listen Now

"She’s just like Josie Grossie. New Yorker Allora Dannon, 32, is a real-life version of the Drew Barrymore film 'Never Been Kissed,' revealing that she has never locked lips or been on a date in her entire life." Read More

"Never been kissed: Viral story of 32-year-old Geneseo woman leads to Drew Barrymore Show

Late bloomer Allora Campbell will tell her story of finding love on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show.’"
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By: Allora Dannon
"Not Ready, Set, Go: Jumping Into New Experiences And Finding The Strength To Be Brave. Whatever it is to overthink every life decision, examine and re-examine all potential consequences and outcomes, and then decide it’s maybe better not to attempt the thing at all—that’s me. Bravery, after all, is an exhausting prospect with unknown results." Read More

"Woman Who Lost Her Virginity In Her 30s Says It’s Normal, Cites Rebel Wilson’s Powerful Example. People experience different things at different times during their lives, and that, for the most part, is acceptable. Yes, for the most part. Unfortunately, some adventures seem to be kind of rushed."
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In this episode writers Allora Dannon, Camille Le Baron and Danielle Krage share their Christmas comedy recommendations. They discuss TV series, films and books that capture the holiday spirit with a Christmas twist. Watch Now

"On today's episode, writer Allora Campbell chats with us about the process of discovering your dream and pursuing it in a methodical and practical manner. To check out Allora's work, visit her website Alloracampbell.com or follow @alloradannon on Instagram." Listen Now

"NEVER BEEN KISSED:

I got to 32 without ever being kissed or going on a date – I always assumed men would chase me but it never happened." Read More

"Never Been Kissed? You're Not Alone:

By sharing their experiences (or lack thereof), women are challenging the sexual and relationship norms that have made them feel ashamed."
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By: Allora Dannon

"I didn’t have my first kiss or make my 'sexual debut' until I was 32. So tuned into Virgin Island, the new Channel 4 reality show featuring adult virgins aged 23-30, I was dreading it. Specifically, I was dreading how the 'late bloomer' contestants would be depicted onscreen." Read More

"‘Late Bloomer’ TikTok Is Making Women Feel A Lot Better About Being Single In Their 30s. You can thank self-described late bloomer Allora Campbell for popularizing the term (and the topic of dating in your 30s in general) on TikTok." Read More

By: Allora Dannon

"‘Plenty of women are virgins until later in life. Rebel Wilson recently shared that she lost her virginity at 35. 'She shouldn’t be embarrassed,' says Allora Dannon. 'I was 32 when I had sex for the first time. I had been dating my then-boyfriend for eight months, but I had been waiting to experience physical intimacy for what felt like forever.'"
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The Unfiltered Friends Podcast is a conversation with other creators where we learn about mental health, self love, and growth. Unfiltered Friends is on all major platforms! Interview with Allora Dannon before her "first ever first date." Watch Now

"After her dating stories went viral on TikTok, where she shared date recaps and lessons learned as a 32 year old experiencing dating for the first time, Allora proudly became an accidental spokesperson for de-stigmatizing the late bloomer experience." Listen Now

Allora Dannon chats with radio host, Louise Tighe, about coming to dating later in life, having her first kiss as an adult, and the stigmas that late bloomers still face. 
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