Recent media appearances


The New York Times – “The Era of Audio Creators Has Arrived” by Taylor Lorenz
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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.

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The Washington Post – “Daters say they don’t tolerate racial bias. Their actions say they do have racial preferences.” by Damona Hoffman
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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.

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The Washington Post – “When a ghost becomes a zombie: The dating phenomenon, in one screenshot” by Lisa Bonos
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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.

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Marie Claire – “F--k Tinder: Why More Women Are Turning to the New Era of Matchmakers” by Moira Weigel
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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.


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