It might seem like Chicken Shop Date appeared out of nowhere, but Amelia Dimoldenberg, the series host and creator, has been nurturing this project for over a decade. Although the popular YouTube show first premiered in 2014, the original started off as a journalism interest project while she was in college. Today, it’s one of the most popular celebrity dating shows around. Chatting with everyone from Elmo and Andrew Garfield to Central Cee and Ghetts, Amelia has won the hearts of millions around the world with her infectious awkwardness, love for chicken, and authentic voice. Behind the silly personality is a businesswoman who’s serious about her societal impact.

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chicken Shop Date, I sat down with the 30-year-old London native to discuss her humble beginnings, entrepreneurship, turning ideas into actions, lessons she’s learned with dating, her current obsessions, and so much more!