In episode 4 I speak with Taly the brains behind Blink Date, a virtual blind speed dating app inspired by an experience at a blackout restaurant. We discuss the importance of people making connections with each other based on conversation that is free of looks-driven assumptions, which was the inspiration behind Blink Date as it sparked the thought of whether or not people would date a wider variety of people if they were able to make an emotional connection with someone before swiping left.

In episode 3 I speak with Charly Lester one of the world's leading dating industry experts. Her first business, The Dating Awards, is an international set of industry awards for online dating and matchmaking companies. Charly co-founded 'Lumen', the dating app for over 50s and the fastest growing dating app in the world in 2019. She is the former Dating Editor for the Guardian and has appeared on BBC Newsnight. In 2015 she was an expert advisor to Lord Sugar in the final of The Apprentice.

In episode 2 I speak to Anika Lad otherwise known as Date Masi a young, vibrant, Event Management professional who wants to help you meet new people through fun, casual, activity-based singles events. The events are open to single Hindu & Sikh professionals in the UK wanting to meet new people for love or friendship. Date Masi's events are designed around fun interactive games and activities that will help you forget you're at a singles event.

In season 11, episode 1 I speak with Jeff Tinsley who has been building internet companies since the mid 90s. He is currently the CEO of RealMe, a company looking to protect and make people safer while they date online by giving members access to additional information with Reputation Profiles ultimately creating the first ever truly transparent dating experience. If people have more information about those they engage with then daters will be able to make smarter, more informed decisions.

Dear Delightful Dater,

In episode 10 I speak with one of the co-founders of Box42, a company that creates date night boxes that can be ordered straight to your door. They create all manner of themed boxes with all sorts of goodies and games inside to keep you entertained for a full evening, and they've got all sorts of innovations and creations coming out all the time, it's a really great inspiring story.

Love Brown Bear x

Dear Loveable Love Is Blinders,

In episode 9 I speak with the lovely and delightful Dina, one of the hosts of The LovePod, a dating, relationship, sex and reality TV podcast, where she interviews your favourite reality TV stars from Love is Blind, The Circle and more. If you are a fan of reality TV dating shows you don't want miss this!

Love Brown Bear x

Dear Magnificent Millennials,

In episode 8 I chat with Naomi, author of The Millennial Dating Diaries, a really fun blog and worth a read particularly for any single millennials out there. As a single working woman in her late 20s, she has experienced all the ups and downs that come with modern day dating, which she's more than happy to share with us. Strap yourself in for this one!

Love Brown Bear x

Dear New Year Newbies,

In episode 7 I speak with Anna and Rachael, the creators of Voicebar, an app that makes it easier to meet people by humanizing 21st century dating. The app does this by putting you in touch with a real person for a real conversation. They are able to learn what type of people you like better than any other dating app, because users give feedback after talking to their matches.

Love Brown Bear x

Dear New Years Newbies,

In episode 6 I speak with Erin and Jess again and the three of us have a debrief about a UK based virtual speed dating event we attended. Like in episode 1 of this season, where we debriefed after attending an LA based virtual speed dating event this discussion is rather lively and revealing and it's really interesting listening to how the 3 of us had very different opinions at some points!

Love Brown Bear x

Dear Delightful Daygamer,

In episode 5 I speak with Kristian Kasanova who is a liberated nihilist on a mission to inspire men to ditch the dating apps and start creating powerful connections with women through classical face to face interactions. He helps men talk to women during the daytime in a socially calibrated way and encourages guys to have spontaneous conversations without relying on alcohol, dating apps or even a social circle.

Love Brown Bear x