Recent media appearances
TED Radio Hour with Manoush Zomorodi – “How Does Your Brain Perceive the World?”
In this wide-ranging TED Radio Hour episode about how our brains construct reality, Francesca brings the conversation down to something deeply human: connection.
How to Be a Better Human with Chris Duffy – “How to Find True Love (w/ Francesca Hogi)”
In this thoughtful live conversation, Francesca expands on the core ideas behind her book How to Find True Love and offers a more grounded, empowering way to think about modern love.
TEDNext 2025 – “How to Unlock Your Flirting Superpowers”
In this smart, playful TED talk, Francesca invites us to rethink flirting—not as manipulation, but as a way to help someone feel seen, special, and acknowledged.
TED – “True love — and the myth of ‘happily ever after’”
“The fairytale industrial complex has been lying to you,” says love coach and podcast host Francesca Hogi. In this inspiring TED Talk, Francesca pulls back the curtain on the stories we’ve been told about love—and offers a more empowering alternative.