Save the Date – by CMB

Queer dating coach Ariella Serur is on a mission to disrupt traditional dating advice. Why? Because online dating should exciting, not exhausting. In addition to being a dating coach, Ariella is currently receiving a Graduate Advanced Certificate from Columbia University's School of Psychology in Sexuality, Women, and Gender with a concentration in LGBTQ Issues. Today, she's here to talk about how queer daters can courageously navigate the dating landscape without feeling overwhelmed. http://coffeemeetsbagel.com

As, comedians and hosts of the hit podcast "Girls Gotta Eat," Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine are experts at going beyond the surface and really connecting with people. So today, they're going to help us ditch the boring small talk and get to the good stuff. Let's learn from Rayna and Ashley about how we can make conversations with our dates actually fun and juicy. http://coffeemeetsbagel.com

Today I'm joined by Kimmy Seltzer, a competence therapist, authentic dating strategist, and host of the hit podcast: The Charisma Quotient. Today, we're going to talk about flirting.   This is a not-so-secret way for me to get better at flirting. I'm in a relationship. However, I don't think it matters if you're dating or in a relationship - you can always get better at flirting to spice up your dating life or your relationship. And Kim is the perfect person because she runs a multitude of learning workshops, like last weekend's Hawaii immersion class. Kimmy Seltzer is an image expert, dating coach, and matchmaker. She helps clients all over the world to unveil their most beautiful selves. Whether it's updating your image or transforming your dating life, her philosophy is simple: work from the inside-out to achieve your goals and boost your self-confidence. This is "Save the Date," a dating survival kit from Coffee Meets Bagel. In each episode, our Chief Dating Officer Dawoon Kang will sit down with a guest expert to tackle some of your most burning dating questions and explore what it takes to ultimately reach your goals: going on great dates that lead to a lasting, serious relationship. http://coffeemeetsbagel.com

I am really excited to have an amazing dating coach with me here today. Damona is not only a renowned dating coach who regularly shares her dating expertise on media outlets like the LA Times, the Washington Post, and the Drew Barrymore Show. She also has an amazing podcast as well, which is now just celebrated its 350th episode.  One thing that I think is very unique about her, compared to other dating coaches that I've interviewed, is that she has spoken extensively about race and dating. Damona grew up in a family of interracial marriage; a white Jewish father and African American mother, who also have different religious backgrounds. This is a topic that influenced and shaped her. This is "Save the Date," a dating survival kit from Coffee Meets Bagel. In each episode, our Chief Dating Officer Dawoon Kang will sit down with a guest expert to tackle some of your most burning dating questions and explore what it takes to ultimately reach your goals: going on great dates that lead to a lasting, serious relationship. http://coffeemeetsbagel.com

Today I'm joined by author, podcast host, and dating coach Evan Marc Katz, who focuses his expertise on how to help strong, successful women find a lasting relationship that fits them best. Alexa, play "Single Ladies" and let's get into it.  This is "Save the Date," a dating survival kit from Coffee Meets Bagel. In each episode, our Chief Dating Officer Dawoon Kang will sit down with a guest expert to tackle some of your most burning dating questions and explore what it takes to ultimately reach your goals: going on great dates that lead to a lasting, serious relationship. http://coffeemeetsbagel.com