Would You Like to Meet Your Ideal Man?

Originally a native of St. Louis, Jennifer relocated from North Carolina to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to reconnect with an old flame. Now that the culture shock has worn off, she can’t imagine living anywhere else. She hopes to find the time to take some tango classes - she danced professionally for years, and still dances just for the sheer joy of movement. A former ViDA wingwoman, Jennifer now connects new clients with ViDA’s wide range of services. She enjoys reading articles about psychology and relationships, and her curiosity helps keep ViDA on the cutting edge of online dating trends. In her spare time, she takes singing classes, practices yoga, and makes sure to learn something new everyday.

Hailing from North Carolina, this former high school cheerleader now spends her time leading ViDA’s team and cheering on clients. Her dedication to getting men and women on dates with their potential ‘someone special’ inspires her team of wingwomen to work that much harder. Keeping up with clients after they have found ‘The One’ through ViDA gives her that warm fuzzy feeling and makes her love her job. Meagan’s used virtually all of the dating apps out there on her own, is an avid reader of dating blogs, and is the dating-advice go-to source for all of her friends. She lives in Austin, TX with her toddler and the teddy bear she still sleeps with.

Ben leads ViDA’s team of profile writers and also handles some of the top clients’ online and mobile dating messages. A self-proclaimed “lover of people,” he combines his passion for writing and his intuitive understanding of people to create attraction online for ViDA’s most important clients. Before joining the team, he was offering up free advice and writing messages for friends in his spare time – so when he realized he could get paid to do something he loved, he got in touch with us. While he’s not working, he’s probably hitchhiking across America. To see him in action, check out this video where he details making one of his hitchhiking dreams a reality.

Clester currently lives in the southern part of the sunny Philippines, and is a quiet introvert who enjoys the luxury of being able to work at home. A self-proclaimed workaholic, she loves knowing she plays a part in helping ViDA’s clients find that special someone online. She’s also the busy mom of a toddler, and has started to think that even just going to the grocery store feels like a vacation. In her rare moments of free time, she indulges her CoC and Candy Crush addiction.

Andie is a published author and award-winning photographer who works her incredible writing magic across all of ViDA’s platforms. She leads a team of writers to pump out excellent blog posts, and is the assistant lead for the profile writing team. A former magazine writer and editor with a degree in Journalism, she has been a freelance writer and photographer for over 20 years. She lives in Washington state on a hobby farm with her husband, two dogs, five cats, and an assorted bunch of animals ranging from turkeys and guineas to alpacas and giant rabbits. She even writes a blog about their farm adventures. A passionate writer with an appreciation for the freedom to spend time with her family, she loves working for ViDA and knowing that something she writes might just help two people make a special connection.

Ellie is a veteran wingwoman who always makes sure everything goes exceedingly well for her clients. She is kind, caring, and empathetic, a result of the exciting life she once led while living in a very remote village in Mexico and learning about the realities that others face. Her background is in public health and social services. Originally from Minnesota, she now lives in Austin, Texas with her handsome husband and their adorable baby girl. Besides helping her clients find their ideal dates, she’s busy being an awesome mom.

Brianne manages clients’ online dating accounts, ensuring they meet the kind of people who will make them happiest. A true ViDA veteran, she has managed hundreds of client accounts and successfully handled just about online dating scenario imaginable. She is bubbly, sweet, and hilarious, with a loud, infectious laugh. Originally from Connecticut, she works part-time for ViDA and part-time as an English teacher. When she’s not working, she’s probably out running, escaping the city with her boyfriend, or prepping for her next marathon (which she just might win).

Born in Amarillo and raised in Midland, Stacy visited Austin, TX on spring break from college about 25 years ago and never left. Armed with a bright social personality and a cheerful disposition, she’s a dedicated wingwoman for ViDA’s clients. Her wealth of online dating experience from her “party girl” days and her years of dispensing dating advice to friends and family puts her clients in excellent hands. In her spare time, she helps out her husband of 19 years with his small business, runs about minding her beloved kiddos and keeps the household going. A retired party girl who thrives on spontaneity, she stills keeps up with a large group of friends whom she sees regularly and invites over weekly for the Sunday games (Go Broncos!) Besides being great at getting her clients on dates, she’s also known for her cooking and entertaining skills.

One of ViDA’s trusted wingwomen, Jamila has lived all over the US and now resides in Buenos Aires. She spends her free time dancing tango and enjoying a glass of Malbec accompanied by some of the world’s best steak, both of which are abundant in what she believes is the perfect city. She loves to travel but dislikes the cold, and has transformed her passion of flower gardening into a mini vegetable garden she created on her tiny balcony using the seeds and sprouts from the food she cooks with.

Based in Connecticut, Kiernan is a ViDA wingwoman who ensures her clients get dates with the type of people they want to meet. An identical twin to ViDA wingwoman Brianne, she enjoys speaking to and meeting people from all around the US while doing her job. She’s always been the “go-to” matchmaker in her circle of friends and family, and she’s thrilled to bring those skills to ViDA’s clients. She’s also studying to get her RN certification to fulfill her dream of becoming an international aid worker, and to help other people - one of her main goals in life. She spends her free time practicing yoga, writing, running, and reading. She lives with her 3-year-old golden retriever, Aroo, whom she loves more than anything in the world.

Before coming to ViDA, Kristin managed multi-million dollar energy projects. But she says that doesn’t compare to the challenge of finding someone’s true love! After trying her hand at online dating, she found hers four years ago and married her husband on Folly Beach after eloping to Charleston. She and her blended family of two boys and two girls live in Rock Springs, Georgia. When she’s not working hard for her clients, she enjoys reading thrillers and mysteries, spa days, cheering for the Dawgs, and going to her step-son’s baseball games. As a former competitive softball and basketball player, she’s still trying to figure out where her “girly-girl” daughter’s love for cheer and dance came from.

Ally has lived most of her life in Southern California, and has a passion for fitness. Luckily, her gym has a daycare for her 2 rambunctious sons, ages 3 and 5. Having boys opened up a whole new world for her, since she grew up with all sisters. Now with a 3:1 male to female ratio in her home, she feels a little outnumbered from time to time. A romantic at heart, she loves planning date nights with her fiancé. She enjoys talking to her clients and has a special knack for figuring out what type of special someone would make them happiest.

A seasoned customer-service pro, April currently lives in a small town in Argentina. She loves forming virtual relationships with clients and knowing she’s helping change their lives. When she’s away from her computer, she enjoys playing the guitar and learning how to cook traditional Argentine dishes. She says her two great passions in life are finding great food and seeking out meaningful relationships wherever she may be.

Melissa’s zeal for process and procedure is a huge asset to the ViDA team. Coming from a finance background, she uses her passion for number crunching and data analysis to connect her clients with the type of women they want to date. When she’s not helping people form lasting relationships, she’s spending time with her family and her dog, exploring the great outdoors, or playing one of several musical instruments. Highly competitive by nature, she’s also a huge sports fan. Her life’s passion is twofold: Getting wiser while looking younger and going to law school.

A self-professed “girly girl” who loves getting dressed up for any occasion, Alinda is dedicated to achieving “The Trifecta” in her life - happiness, love, and financial success. Alinda’s background in marketing strategy makes her one of the best in the business at ensuring her clients stand out online. When she’s not helping them meet beautiful women, she likes snowboarding, checking out local farmers’ markets, and anything involving wine. She describes herself as "dedicated, poignant, and secretly romantic."

Andrew combines expert skills in the areas of writing, sales, and dating dynamics to craft witty and engaging messages that get results. As a talented musician and songwriter from Phoenix, he certainly knows how to use the written word to get women swooning. He's also spent over a decade honing the art of persuasion as a sales professional, and several years observing countless bar pickup attempts while managing a popular Scottsdale nightclub. When handling back-and-forth messaging and setting up dates for his clients, his near-encyclopedic knowledge of film, music, international cuisine, and literature also comes in handy.

Arielle is a life coach, artist and writer currently living in Lawrence, Kansas. She prides herself on rebelling against every plan her family had for her, and happily bid corporate America goodbye, choosing to pursue more creative opportunities. Her hard work ethic and writing talents are a great asset to ViDA’s clients. When she’s not crafting profiles and online dating messages, she enjoys playing the cello, collecting exotic weapons, and helping her family. She has traveled all over the world, and plans to study the fine arts in Europe.

One of the newest additions to the writing team, Connor’s wealth of life experience provides excellent material for his expertly written online dating messages and profiles. His adventures include hitchhiking from London to Berlin packing nothing but cans of Red Bull for a contest (no phones or money allowed!), and driving from England to Mongolia with friends packed into a tiny Fiat. His background in philosophy, screenwriting, and graphic design makes him one of ViDA’s most well-rounded writers. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, waterskiing, and studying film production in Vancouver, BC.

Jared was born in England, raised in Germany, and “university’d” in the States. He is an avid traveller, with over 35 countries stamped into his passport. His world-wide excursions give him plenty of inspiration for writing attention-grabbing online dating messages and profiles. A copywriter by trade, he excels at making ViDA’s clients look irresistibly attractive online. He is currently based in Denver where you’ll often find him working from a coffee shop. He dabbles in website design, daydreams about Izakaya House, and puts off getting oil changes as long as he can.

Originally from the Land Down Under, Josh now lives in Canada and enjoys the freedom his nomadic lifestyle brings him. He has a background in relationship management and business development, and his hobbies include writing, photography, fire dancing, and squeezing as much experience out of every opportunity he can. Josh has always enjoyed inspiring others, and is working on a website dedicated to helping people overcome their boundaries. He excels at writing unique, engaging online dating messages that have women responding left and right.

Thanks to her background in standup comedy, Sarah’s witty online dating messages have attractive women responding to ViDA’s clients in droves. When she’s not hard at work behind her keyboard, she’s perfecting her pasta making skills (which is where she says her recipe repertoire begins and ends), or continuing her search for Cleveland’s best pancake house. She has a degree in film and television production, and loves grabbing the mic and making people laugh.

Ryan has always had a passion for writing, and has a degree in Communications from Grant McEwan University. He loves using his creative abilities to help clients get dates, and gets a kick out of hearing a client paused service because they met someone through ViDA. When he’s not crafting online dating messages to a soundtrack of black metal, he is probably picking up and putting down a kettle bell, or steaming every vegetable known to humanity. Currently based on Vancouver Island, Ryan also enjoys taking advantage of all the beautiful scenery.

Mark is a life coach who’s passionate about helping people break through their limits and increase their potential. As a profile writer, he helps showcase ViDA’s clients in the best possible light. He loves his job because it allows him to exercise his creative muscles while still helping people in one of the most important aspects of their lives. He currently lives in Denver, and in his spare time enjoys salsa dancing.

Michelle calls Burnaby, BC home, where she lives with her amazing husband and baby girl. By day she chases her toddler around, but spends her nights crafting expertly written profiles to help clients find their Mrs. Right...or Ms. Right Now. When she’s not writing, she enjoys yoga, hitting the gym, and running trails. She’s seen just enough of the world to know she needs to see more. In her future, she sees lots more travel, along with writing her first romance novel or children's book.

Leandra Grant is a freelance writer, blogger and journalist living in Toronto. Despite being Canadian, she hates winter and is virtually clueless when it comes to hockey. She is a hopeless romantic and loves her job as a profile writer at ViDA because it helps fulfill her lifelong dream of helping others find love. When she's not buried under writing deadlines you can find her checking out Toronto's live music scene, searching for the city's best ice cream, or burying her nose a book.