Quick Facts
Biography
Jasbina Ahluwalia is a Relationship Expert, Matchmaker/Dating Coach and a Radio Show host. She is also the Founder and President of Intersections Match, a relationship coaching & online dating support firm designed specifically for Indian Singles.
Background
A former practicing Attorney-turned-Entrepreneur, Ahluwalia also holds a graduate degree in Philosophy. As a second-generation Indian-American, she understands the cultural challenges many Indian singles today are facing in navigating their own path to finding life partners.
Ahluwalia has a unique understanding of straddling both the Indian and American cultures and the challenges facing commitment-minded Indians who appreciate their ethnic heritage, and at the same time, have no interest in pursuing arranged marriages.
She practiced law in Chicago, IL, as well as San Francisco, CA, and holds both a BA and MA in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University. She earned her JD from the University of Michigan Law School.
Thought Leadership
Radio Shows
In addition to serving as Founder and President of Intersections Match by Jasbina, Ahluwalia hosts two different radio shows.
- Intersections Match Talk Radio,a Lifestyle Show which focuses on the continual evolution into the best version of our authentic selves by spotlighting conversations with experts and published authors in both relationships and health and wellness.
- NetIP Spotlight – Live Your Potential, a monthly radio show featuring experts on trending topics, ranging from health & wellness to political affairs & leadership.
Panels
Jasbina Ahluwalia has participated in and moderated panels on entrepreneurship & work-life balance at:
Relationship Q&A sessions
Ahluwalia has also anchored relationship Q&A sessions for numerous organizations, including:
- Cornell India Association,
- NetIP (Network of Indian Professionals)
- Indus Women Leaders
- AAPI
- India Community Center in Silicon Valley
- The Indo-American Arts Council
Relationship Columns
Jasbina Ahluwalia assists Indian singles as a Relationship Expert in online forums as well as print publications all over North America, including:
- YourTango,
- Digital Romance,
- Lavalife.com,
- India Currents (CA),
- India West (CA),
- Bibi Magazine (NYC),
- Oye! Times (Canada),
- Desi Express (Atlanta),
- Desi Club (U.S.),
- Lights Camera Action (TX),
Relationship Videos
Ahluwalia has also published a number of Relationship Q&A Videos.
Industry Conferences
Ahluwalia has spoken at matchmaking industry conferences regarding cultural nuances as the founder of the only North America-wide matchmaking and relationship coaching company focused on South Asian singles.
- Matchmaking Institute,
- Matchmakers Alliance,
- iDate
- Great Love Debate National Tour: Austin, Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, San Jose, Toronto (Canada), Washington D.C.
Honors and awards
- Jasbina was selected to be one of the finalists in Oprah Winfrey’s search for a new television show host.
- Best Business Idea, 2009 Women in Business Awards, IndUS Business Journal.
