Today’s guest is Bela Gandhi—the fabulous founder of Smart Dating Academy. Bella is one of the country’s most sought-after dating and relationship experts. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and more, helping people find love with confidence, clarity, and what she calls “psychotic optimism.” She’s been on the show before, and I couldn’t wait to have her back, especially now that spring is in the air and people are ready to get out there and start dating again.
You can find Bela and learn how you can date smarter and fall in love
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