Speaking

Damona is an energetic, informative, and passionate speaker who has lit up stages and board rooms for NBC, Match.com, the iDate Conference, RealScreen Conference, Northwestern University, Cal State University, KJLH Radio Women’s Health Expo and more. She can speak for your group on a variety of topics including: Modern Dating Dilemmas, Personal Branding, Diversity & Inclusion, Interracial/Interfaith Dating, Dating Safety, and Succeeding in Hollywood.

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Dozens of brands have trusted Damona to engage and entertain audiences at their events.

Your company or organization can hire Damona to host your live or virtual event. Click the button below to reach out and get information on Damona’s availability.

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Success Stories

“Damona has mastered the craft of hosting.”

“Damona has mastered the craft of hosting. I haveworked with her on large scale events for several Fortune 500 Corporations andshe effortlessly makes the words on the page her own…plus she’s alsofantastic on the fly. With her innate humor and heart, she puts everyone aroundher at ease. Damona brings the energy and finesse needed for a successful eventonline or in person.”

- Melissa Oren, Creative Director

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Damona speaks on a variety of topics from relationships to entrepreneurship to diversity. Let us craft a program that will resonate with your audience.

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Success Stories

“Words of wisdom”

““Without your presence, knowledge, and words of wisdom, we would not have been able to make the type of impact that transpired in all the lives of our student leaders who attended the conference.””

- Joshua Fredenburg, Circle of Change Leadership Conference

“One of our highest rated guest speakers!”

“Damona was one of our highest rated guest speakers across multiple semesters for my students at Cal State Fullerton. The stories, timely life and work advice as well as the business knowledge she shared resonated with numerous students. We look forward to having Damona return to campus to speak with additional groups of students who are focused on thriving in the entertainment world of today.”

- Amani Roberts, Adjunct Professor, Cal State Fullerton

“She’s the best at what she does.”

“Damona was superb. She really got the students thinking about their careers and that they are responsible for who they are in the world. She made them laugh, she made them think, and she’s the best at what she does.”

- Cindy Gold, Communications Department Head, Northwestern University

“I loved the sense of community”

“Thank YOU for hosting a fun event for our members. I heard a lot of good feedback from the members I spoke with after the event. I loved the sense of community and engagement generated through the discussion.”

- Andrea Lira, The Match Group

“The highlight of a fantastic evening”

“Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles was beyond pleased to have you moderate our celebrity speaker panel featuring cast of the Emmy-winning, A+E TV show, “Born This Way”. You helped make the panel the highlight of a fantastic evening and worked effortlessly with the A+E television production team, the cast, and our organization.”

- Jimi Vaughn, President, Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles

“A great source of inspiration”

“You have been a great source of inspiration to me and will continue to be a role model and innovative leader.”

- Paula Madison, Chief Diversity Officer, NBC Universal

Suggested Presentations

Corporate

Reconnect with Tech

It’s shocking that with so many ways to connect with one another, we have ended up more disconnected than ever. Learn how to your team can communicate better, utilize new modes of conversation, and collaborate more effectively in a remote or in-person work environment.

You’ll learn how to:

• Communicate more effectively over text, email, slack and more
• Discover which “Texting Traps” you’ve fallen into and learn the “Texting 10 Commandments” to keep your communication on track in the future
• Create new communication rules that will forever impact your office culture
• Learn innovative strategies for faster, clearer, and more impactful communication

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Diversity to Deals

Learn how to leverage diversity within your organization to connect with customers and race past the competition.

You’ll discover how to:

• Integrate conversations and actions around diversity into the fabric of your organization and daily operations
• Identify new customers and revenue streams in diverse markets
• Empower employees and leverage their diverse experiences into new business opportunities for you
• Inspire employees to weave their own personal stories into your brand strategy

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The Relationship Roadmap

Discover how to network authentically, build meaningful relationships and cash in on your contacts when you need a boost.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build your rolodex as future collaborators not just contacts
• Turn your networking experiences into greater net worth
• Tell your personal story in a compelling way that aligns others with your goal
• Make deeper connections into today’s split-second attention span society

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Sell With Story

Capture the fragmented attention of today’s consumer using Hollywood’s storytelling secrets to lead you down the red carpet of success.

You’ll discover how to:

• Use the storytelling tricks and techniques employed by Hollywood writers and producers to convey your message in an effective yet entertaining way
• Grab the attention of today’s consumer and make a connection in a split second
• Communicate more effectively yet with fewer characters

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Relationships

Swipe Right Into a Relationship

See how you can make a meaningful connection in today’s disconnected digital world.

You’ll learn how to:

• Set up an effective online dating/dating app profile (Hear which color to wear to attract the most dates and much more)
• Avoid “The Texting Trap” and make connections on your phone that can turn into something more
• Make chemistry build and last from first date to a future mate

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College

Let’s Talk About Sex & Relationships

Join one of the leading voices in media about love & relationships for a deep, personal exploration into the state of dating & romance today and how to form more fulfilling partnerships.

We’ll cover:

• How the “The Texting Trap” may be keeping your relationship stuck in neutral and how to text, DM, and flirt over social media more effectively
• The new rules for dating & relationship putting identity, consent, and compassion at the forefront
• Your questions on everything from pregnancy prevention to intimacy as Damona does in the Technically Dating segment of her top-rated podcast, Dates & Mates, every week

Booking for a college or university?

Damona is proudly represented by Encante Entertainment, Inc. Contact Marty Essen at marty@martyessen.com or 406.642.3333 for all your higher education sessions.

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Additional Presentation Topics Include:

• How to Attract and Retain Diverse Employees
• Technology & Relationships: How to Truly Connect in a Disconnected Society
• What Makes You Weird Can Make You Money
• Body Language: How to Get What You Want Without Saying a Word
• Everything You Need to Know About Communication You Can Learn from Online Dating

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About Damona Hoffman

Damona Hoffman is a dating coach & on-air personality who starred in two A+E Networks’ TV series: #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Her first book F the Fairy Tale was published in January 2024 and became an instant Amazon #1 bestseller. She’s a regular contributor to The LA Times, The Washington Post, The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, CNN Headline News (HLN), BET, and more. Plus, she is the OkCupid Official Dating Expert. Damona’s weekly podcast Dates & Mates consistently charts in the top 50 in the Dating and Relationships category. She is also the host and producer of Freshbooks’ I Make A Living Podcast, which features her advice for new entrepreneurs and interviews with expert entrepreneurs.