There’s nothing I love more than a good lunch date and catch-up sesh with an old friend! The other day, I was SO excited to see one of my absolute favorite people, Dancing with the Stars’ Cheryl Burke. We haven’t seen each other in YEARS, but as with any longtime friend, we picked up right where we left off.

First of all, I need to talk about the place we met up at! It’s called Riviera 31 Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, and their outdoor patio is seriously #backyardgoals. Everything is so chic and was the perfect spot for a girl date!

Seriously, how cute is this patio?!

Cheryl Burke, who you all know from Dancing with the Stars, sat down with me and chatted about her role on the show and why she took a year and a half off. Did you know she started the show when she was just 21-years old? How crazy, right? And I have to admit, when Cheryl isn’t on the show, I don’t watch it. What can I say, I’m a loyal friend and fan!

Cheryl also talked about how she’s ready to focus on her career and her passions, which as you know, I’m all about! We women are taking over the world, one girl boss at a time! She also discusses her latest project that she’s been working on with her sister for over a decade, which is unbelievable.

Love lunch dates like this!

And of course, we HAD to take pictures and Snapchat our amazing food, which brought us to the subject of dieting and living a healthy lifestyle. I’ve really been trying to stay on top of my health lately, so it was great hearing about Cheryl’s healthy lifestyle, what her favorite cheat foods are, and how she stays fit!

Check out the video below to see the rest of our cute lunch date and hear more about Cheryl’s upcoming projects!