Recent media appearances
Essence – “Living Your Best (Love) Life: How To Manifest The Man Of Your Dreams—According To Experts”
In this soulful and empowering piece, Francesca Hogi joins other experts in helping readers reimagine love not as something to chase—but as something to align with. Speaking directly to Black women, Francesca emphasizes the power of self-inquiry, belief, and inner clarity in attracting true partnership.
KatieCouric.com – “Do Most Older Men Prefer Younger Women? A Dating Expert Weighs In”
In this powerful and affirming article for katiecouric.com, Francesca Hogi answers one of the most common dating questions she hears from women in midlife: “Do men my age only want to date younger women?” Her response? Your age isn’t the problem—and never was.
Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper – “Is Finding Love on Your Summer Bucket List?” by Francesca Hogi
In this soulful and empowering article for Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Francesca Hogi reframes the pursuit of romantic love as a spiritual journey—not a checklist item or a game of chance.
The New York Times – “The Era of Audio Creators Has Arrived” by Taylor Lorenz
In this 2021 feature by Taylor Lorenz, Francesca Hogi is spotlighted as a prominent voice in the rise of audio creators on Clubhouse. With over 323,000 followers at the time, Francesca was one of 40 founding members of the Audio Collective—an alliance of top creators using audio to build community, innovate, and influence culture in real time.
Entertainment Weekly – “Survivor Quarantine Questionnaire: Francesca Hogi on being ‘the biggest loser in Survivor history’”
In this candid and surprisingly empowering interview with Entertainment Weekly, Francesca Hogi reflects on her unique distinction as the only two-time first boot in Survivor history—an experience that turned out to be more transformational than humiliating.
The Washington Post – “Daters say they don’t tolerate racial bias. Their actions say they do have racial preferences.” by Damona Hoffman
In this powerful Washington Post article, Francesca Hogi joins other dating experts in confronting the often-ignored topic of racial preferences in dating. The piece explores how unconscious bias shows up in romantic choices and challenges daters to examine whether their actions align with their values.
The Washington Post – “When a ghost becomes a zombie: The dating phenomenon, in one screenshot” by Lisa Bonos
In this Washington Post piece exploring the common phenomenon of “zombie-ing” in modern dating—when a ghosted ex reappears out of the blue—Francesca Hogi weighs in as a featured expert. She shares both personal and professional insights about why so many people reemerge with no accountability and why it’s become so prevalent in the digital age.
Marie Claire – “F--k Tinder: Why More Women Are Turning to the New Era of Matchmakers” by Moira Weigel
In this 2017 deep dive into the rise of modern matchmaking, Francesca Hogi is featured alongside other industry leaders who are reshaping how people date in the app era. The article explores how tech fatigue, unrealistic expectations, and swipe culture have led many—especially high-achieving women—to seek out more personalized, human-centered dating support.
HuffPost – “6 Tips For Writing The Perfect Online Dating Profile”
In this foundational article for online daters, Francesca Hogi shares six actionable tips for writing a dating profile that truly attracts the right people. Drawing from her experience as a love coach, Francesca explains how to move beyond generic bios and lead with authenticity, intention, and clarity.