Let’s face it. Online dating can be tough, and it’s hard to stand out from the herd, and if you’re a black woman, you can face a lot more challenges in overcoming stereotypes, invisibility, and the likelihood that someone will see you as an individual.

That’s why I devised this online tutorial on how you can use video to stand out from everyone else who’s just doing pictures and an essay that nobody reads anyway.

I got the idea because of the countless emails I’ve received from non-black men who saw my You Tube channel, heard me speak, observed my demeanor and my personality, and reached out to me to let me know that my image gave them a new perspective on dating black women, where prior to seeing me, they simply though we weren’t interested, or fed into certain stereotypes. Seeing me in a two-dimensional way encouraged them to challenge their initial presuppositions and open their minds. Here’s a couple examples:

Nowadays, with sites like Vine, Instagram and You Tube, you can create a video of yourself so that the right set of eyes see who you are. Plus, it weeds out a lot of undesirables.

In this video tutorial, I provide you with tips on how to put your best foot forward with video, including tips on your appearance, the mechanics of a good video, and examples of how to allow your personality to really shine through. Trust me, there’s nothing like this on the web.

If you’re already a paid subscriber to the forum, then you have automatic membership in our VIP section, and you’ll be able to see the 10-minute demonstration. If you’re not yet a member, what are you waiting for? We’re going to have more premium content on the forum as we go along, so there’s no time like the present!

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