Jodi Klein

Elizabeth and Tom

July 18, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

What do you do when your biological clock is ticking and you want to be a mom, but there is no man in your life? Elizabeth decided to go it alone and was pregnant when Tom asked her to dinner. The story of what happened next should be heard by every woman who’s in a similar place in life today as Elizabeth was then.

Connie and Chris

July 11, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Connie thought she had found the perfect match in Chris. But, when his actions on their first date suddenly took a sharp turn, she wondered whether she should trust her heart, or her gut. Listen as Connie shares her story about connection and intimacy, and how they don’t always match up.

Jeanette and Randy

July 4, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Jeanette was in an unhappy long-term relationship when she met Randy. Hear how that encounter in her 50s, and the first date that followed, changed the trajectory of her life and all that she learned in her pursuit of hope and self-renewal.

How to Start a Conversation with (Almost) Anyone

July 2, 2019 By Jodi Klein

Are you hesitant to strike up a conversation with a stranger? Talking to new people can change lives for the better. Maybe you’ll even meet “The One!” Learn how to make the first move with confidence.

Zoe and Mitch

June 26, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Zoe was in her late 40s when she first considered dating websites. A private person, she was uncomfortable posting personal information online. Learn out how she overcame her concerns and about her memorable Match.com date with Mitch.

Laurie and Peter

June 20, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

First dates are about exploring whether there’s compatibility and chemistry between two people. Find out how Laurie handled things when she showed up for her date with Peter and realized it was a three-some.

Theresa and Jeff

June 12, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

We all have baggage, but how much is too much? Theresa, 58, shares her story about going on a first date with a man who had a very complicated backstory and how she handled things.

Vanessa and Tony

May 29, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Should you always trust your first impression? Vanessa was certain about how she felt about Tony, until suddenly she wasn’t. Find out why her Match.com date was so memorable.

Cheryle and Joe

May 22, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Cheryle showed up to a sold-out speed dating event not expecting to meet a potential beau, but she did. What happened next could have had her questioning herself.

Olivia and Max

May 16, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Not everyone wants to use dating apps. Olivia’s girlfriends convinced her to give Bumble a try. She did and met Max. What happened on their date surprised her.

About Jodi Klein

Jodi knows that dating can be challenging - especially in your late 30s and beyond. A successful businesswoman, she found herself navigating the dating world later in life. Jodi realized there was no place that demystified the dating scene and offered support, inspiration and camaraderie to female daters in midlife. That’s why she created First Date Stories. She is also the founder and President of Espoir Ventures, LLC, the company behind First Date Stories.