Damona Hoffman is the world’s first Relationship Futurist who discovered her calling in an unexpected place: behind the scenes in Hollywood casting sessions and in the early days of online dating.
As a TV casting director, she learned that authenticity always beats perfection. The actors who booked the job weren’t the ones trying to be someone else. They were the ones who owned their story. When Damona became an early adopter of online dating in the early 2000s (yes, before smartphones existed), she applied those same casting insights to help herself write her real life fairy tale love story and eventually to lead thousands of others navigate connection in the digital age.
That unique perspective, bridging entertainment, technology, and human connection, became the foundation for over 15 years of work as a consultant for major dating platforms including OkCupid, Match, JDate, and Bumble. She didn’t just see the data. She understood the people behind the numbers.
Today, Damona brings that same insight to stages and conference rooms, helping leaders and teams communicate authentically, build trust across differences, and turn what makes them unique into their greatest professional advantage.
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“We married a year later.”
“I signed up in January and met Kevin in March. We married a year later. Damona, you helped me realize I have to put myself out there— there’s no other way to do it in this day and age.”
“I had my first girlfriend ever”
“This year, I’m 41 years old. I had my first girlfriend ever and that’s directly due to working with and learning from Damona who has taught me one of the most important lessons: If you want to actually find the person that you want to spend time with, then you have to invest time into doing that. ”
“Damona, you are amazing!”
“Thanks for being in my corner. You are amazing at what you do.”
“Damona, you really are a game changer.”
“I always love your advice. It is so salient. I’m happy to be a partner in this with you.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions with Damona?
A: The one-on-one program is by invitation only. Email press@damonahoffman.com for an application. In the meantime, you can register for one of Damona’s self-led online programs HERE.
Q: Does Damona offer dating classes?
A: Yes! Sign up for our mailing list to know when the latest classes and workshops are available. The best and easiest way to sign up for the mailing list is to download the Free Profile Starter Kit at profilestarterkit.com.
Q: How can I listen to the Dates & Mates podcast?
A: Listen on your favorite podcast player including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. Or visit damonahoffman.com/dates-and-mates-podcast every Tuesday for new episodes.
Q: How do I send my dating question to Damona?
A: Email press@damonahoffman.com, send a DM @damonahoffman or leave us a voicemail at 424-246-6255.
Q: Will Damona answer my question on Dates & Mates?
A: Damona tries to answers many questions as she can. If you send Damona a question, it will be added to the queue to be answered on the Dates & Mates podcast. Once your question has aired, you will get a notification from Damona’s team with a link to the episode. You always have the option to ask your question anonymously, as well. Just let us know in your original message.
Q: How do I hire Damona to speak at my event?
A: Click here to get more information about Damona’s speaking availability. Tell us about your event HERE for hosting or speaking requests. For college speaking opportunities contact Marty Essen at marty@martyessen.com or 406.642.3333.
Q: I want Damona to be a guest on my show. How do I schedule this?
A: For media and booking inquiries, click here. Email any details about your show to press@damonahoffman.com.
