New York Dating Coach

Live Morning News TV Interview - 7 Common Dating Mistakes

Bela reviews the top 7 dating mistakes. One of Bela's NYC clients getting married.

NBC New York 1st Look - Get Schooled in Smart Dating

Smart Dating Academy helps scores of clients from New York (NYC), New Jersey (NJ) and Connecticut (CT) on a weekly basis. There are a few options to begin:

Phone Coaching - Hone in and Solve Particular Dating Issues with Jump Start Consultation.
In Person Jump Start Consultation - Come to Chicago for face-to-face 3 hour meeting with Bela where you learn the biggest do's/don'ts of today's dating world, learn what your first impression/flirting skills are like - and make dramatic improvements the SAME day, assess who the right person is for you, and create a strategic plan to find them.
Two Day Trip to Chicago - Fly to Chicago, do the in-depth, in person Jump Start Consultation with Bela (mentioned in #2). You can also have a stylist help you, and your photo session done in the edgy West Loop photo studio. You leave this trip ready to hit the dating world with renewed energy, confidence, and success.

Meet Bela's New York Team Members

Natasha - Smart Dating Academy Stylist in NYC

Natasha - Stylist
Natasha acquired her love for fashion at a young age but it escalated when she came to NYC and started working as a fit model for various fashion houses. Upon moving to the city, she also became a tour guide for the ever-so-popular Sex and the City Tour, which inspired her to explore the fashion element of New York even more. Natasha quickly realized the high demand for shopping in New York City but lack of knowledge about where to go. She formed her company to fill tourists’ and new-to-the-city locals' needs for unique shopping experiences. She now has a team of style guides, many of whom have studied at FIT and whom have worked professionally as wardrobe stylists and personal shoppers.

AJ Photographer for Smart Dating Academy in Chicago

AJ - Photographer
AJ has a BA in photography from Columbia College. He has been a professional photographer since 2006, and been co-owner of his studio since 2007. His photos have been published The New York Times, The Chicago Sun-Times, Timeout Chicago, The Journal of Nature, Make Magazine, and in other venues. When not taking photos AJ owns and curates his own Gallery in the West Loop Arts' District.

Lindsey - Smart Dating Academy Stylist in Chicago

Lindsey - Writer
Lindsey is a writer and communication coach for Smart Dating Academy. She personally (and sometimes painfully!) understands the trials and tribulations of Internet dating, but has become a true believer since meeting her wonderful boyfriend online. Lindsey has recently returned from a three-year stint teaching at the International School of Prague, Czech Republic. Prior to that she was a high school teacher in Denver for six years. In addition to teaching, she’s worked privately as an online dating profile-writing consultant the past two years. Since returning home to Chicago, she has begun her graduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago in social work, training to be a therapist. She received her B.S. in Education from Indiana University.

Anni Bruno - Smart Dating Academy Makeup Artist in NYC Anni - Makeup Artist
Anni is pleased to be a part of such an amazing team! She's been a makeup artist in the NYC area for almost 10 years. She strives to make a personal connection with each and every client, so as best to understand how they'd like to represent themselves in their photos. Her skills as a makeup artist help each client show off the best possible versions of themselves in front of the camera. A graduate of Skidmore College's Theatre program, Anni started off designing makeup for film and theatre, and now focuses on makeup artistry for photography and bridal work. She truly believes that beauty comes from both inside and out, and loves helping people feel confident and happy!