Let The Dating Begin! Loves New Venture With Lola Founders Paul English & Rachel Cohen

11/21/23 • 39 min

Get ready for some exciting news! Today, we’ll hear all about Lola, a brand-new dating app exclusively launching in Boston. I think it’s safe to say that intentional daters are tired of mindless messaging, time-consuming chats, and the frustration of virtual dating pitfalls. Lola is designed to get you on real dates with real people on your schedule. Lola is about to revolutionize your dating experience by creating genuine connections, scheduling dates at your convenience, and eliminating the clutter of multiple conversations. Imagine conversing solely with only those you're interested in meeting face-to-face. Get ready to say goodbye to endless swiping, catfishing, and ghosting and say hello to dating because Lola is putting dating back into dating apps.

This week, we have the privilege of hearing from the masterminds behind Lola, its founders, Paul English and Rachel Cohen. Paul English is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, the founder of six start-ups, and the co-founder of the travel industry giant Kayak.com. Rachel Cohen has a background in Human Resources for renowned fashion and luxury brands such as David Yurman and Diptyque Paris. Together, they combined their expertise to create a dating app that focuses on matching based on availability. They'll share why Lola stands apart from traditional dating apps and how it could redefine your dating journey. And they’ll also share with us their story and what’s in store for us with Lola.
Kerry Brett, Paul English, and Rachel Cohen cover a lot of ground around what’s working in online dating and how Lola plans to create a new community and change the dating culture. Topics include;
· The benefit of a dating app centered on matching based on availability.
· Their Journey to love and the inspiration behind Lola:
· Paul and Rachel shared their serendipitous meeting on Bumble four years ago, sparking a conversation that eventually led to identifying the common problems in existing dating apps and, later, falling in love, getting engaged, and launching Lola.
· Rachel discusses the experiences that fueled their passion for addressing these dating app challenges, emphasizing the need to reinvigorate hope for the discouraged.
· Rachel highlights Lola's calendar-based matchmaking system. Introduces the 4-day timeline, benefitting users and empowering women to take control of their dating schedules.
· Fast-tracking dating: Paul explains from a male perspective why immediate in-person meetings can revolutionize the dating landscape, expediting genuine connections.
· Rachel sheds light on how Lola caters to single parents or individuals with restricted availability, maximizing dating opportunities.
· Paul draws from his tech experiences to simplify and enhance Lola's user interface, ensuring it's both familiar and efficient.
· How Lola plans to filter out non-intentional daters.
· Lola's review feature, offering constructive feedback while eliminating non-genuine or uninterested users.
· Why Lola values quality over quantity: addressing the trend of excessive conversations Lola's commitment to quality interactions rather than volume.
· Enforcing rules for genuine engagement: Paul advocates for a no-nonsense approach to discourage habitual cancellations.
· Anonymous feedback system: the benefit of anonymous post-date feedback, aiding users in self-improvement and finding better matches.
· Rollout plans and recruitment events: Insights into Lola's rollout strategy, inviting potential users to join and engage.
To learn more about Lola, visit www.lola.com and follow on Instragram @lola_dates.

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Get ready to be inspired by an incredible guest who is the epitome of strength, courage, and true beauty, both inside and out. Meet Christine Handy, a 40-year veteran in the modeling industry, a devoted mother, a best-selling author, a breast cancer survivor, a cancer disruptor, and a breastless model for Victoria's Secret. Being a breast cancer survivor, having four mastectomy’s resulted in her ultimately losing her chest–she learned – it was up to her how she felt about herself. And that the only place beauty comes from is within. Today, she shares secrets about finding self-love and, most importantly, keeping it. And why it’s important to feel confident and love yourself before stepping into the dating world. Christine’s commitment to working on herself, rebuilding her self-esteem, and feeling worthy of love led her to find it. We must remind ourselves and remember that our self-esteem and self-worth are at the core of all the decisions we make in life and love.

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Kerry Brett and Christine Handy's discussion covers a lot of ground. Topics include;
· Christine's remarkable journey
· Modeling industry realities: A glimpse behind the scenes of the modeling world and its impact on self-worth.
· Health journey begins: Christine's life as a self-proclaimed athlete and the initial signs of her health challenges.
· Diagnosis and despair: How Christine faced the devastating news of her aggressive breast cancer diagnosis.
· The power of community: The importance of showing up for others and building a support network.
· The path to self-love
· Self-indulgence to selflessness: Christine's journey of self-discovery and becoming selfless.
· Loving yourself enough to fight: The central theme of Christine's book, "Walk Beside Me," and the importance of self-love in her healing process.
· Christine's strategy for not letting the pain show on her face and her advice for those suffering.
· Overcoming fear of dating after illness: Christine's initial apprehension about finding love post-divorce and illness.
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· Realization of self-sabotage: How Christine recognized that she was the one holding herself back.
· Embracing New Challenges: Christine's determination to fight for her confidence and accept new opportunities.
· Dating and Career Advancements: Christine's experience in the dating world while advancing her modeling career.
· Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Christine's strength and resilience after a negative experience.
· Current Success: Christine's achievements as the first breastless model for Victoria's Secret and finding love.
· Inclusivity and hope: Christine's mission is to help people feel less alone.
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Shot At Love - Let The Dating Begin! Loves New Venture With Lola Founders Paul English & Rachel Cohen

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Get ready for some exciting news today we'll hear all about Lola, a brand new dating app exclusively launching in Boston. I think it's safe to say that intentional daters are tired of mindless messaging, time consuming chats, and the frustration of virtual dating pitfalls. Lola is designed to get you on real dates with real people all on your schedule. Lola is about to revolutionize your dating experience by creating genuine connections, scheduli