We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Chrystene Nguyen. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Chrystene below.
Hi Chrystene, thanks for joining us today. Is there a heartwarming story from your career that you look back on?
success stories from the White Coat Romance Facebook group led to the development of the White Coat Romance dating app for a much wider audience.
from the Facebook group, we became less lonely during covid quarantine by getting support from our tribe; amazing friendships have formed, and romance sparked among some. One couple with a blended family added a baby to this mix; now 4th couple is getting married.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
This was written on the White Coat Romance website (https://www.whitecoatromance.com/) in the About Us section, which really is about me and the story of how WCR came to be:
Welcome to White Coat Romance, where healthcare & health-related professionals and students can find love, friendship, and support in a welcoming community. Our story began during the COVID-19 quarantine when we recognized the need for social connection and community among single healthcare professionals with clinical doctorate degrees. We created a Facebook group that quickly became a space for socializing, support, and friendship, and even sparked some romance.
As we grew, we realized that this need extended beyond our initial network, and we developed a dating app that provides a safe and authentic space for healthcare & health-related professionals and students to connect. Our platform employs rigorous verification methods to ensure that our community is genuine and secure.
At White Coat Romance, we understand the unique demands and challenges of our professions and how they intersect with our personal lives. That’s why we’re committed to providing more than just a dating app; we’re a community that offers comfort, joy, and opportunities for meaningful connections.
So, if you’re looking for love, companionship, or simply friendly conversation with like-minded professionals, we invite you to join us. White Coat Romance is the perfect place to find the support and connection you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
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Here’s another description that’s on Google Play:
Dating App for Healthcare & Health-Related Professionals and Students
White Coat Romance is a dating app exclusively for healthcare and health-related professionals and students in the USA and Canada. The app provides a safe, secure platform that utilizes NPI/CPSO (or comparable) verification. Users can highlight their degree, interests, and hobbies, along with a brief “About Me” section. The app offers optimized matches, messaging, search, and filtering options. More than just a dating app, it is a community that understands the unique demands and challenges of the health profession, providing a space for love, companionship, or friendly conversation among like-minded professionals to build meaningful connections.
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I am most proud of the community I built out of necessity during the COVID quarantine for myself and my fellow single high-level healthcare professionals. This community wholeheartedly devotes itself to the well-being of others, often at the expense of their own needs. Recognizing the importance of mutual support and companionship, I created this space to foster engagement, provide enjoyable company, offer essential support, and facilitate numerous opportunities for meaningful connections, including friendships and romantic relationships.
Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?
I learned to adopt the mindset that I can do this, even without any prior entrepreneurial or tech experience. I started by taking action, understanding that each step would lead to the next. Along this journey so far, I have figured things out as I go and sought assistance when needed. Undoubtedly, it hasn’t always been easy, as numerous hurdles have presented themselves along the way. When faced with challenges, I ask myself if I believe in myself, and the answer is always yes. This belief gives me the strength to keep moving forward, while also reminding myself to stay focused on the vision.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
It was not intentional, but out of necessity, I built a Facebook community of high-level healthcare professionals with a handful of degrees. This community grew organically, and over time, strong friendships formed, with some even developing deeper connections. Through this experience, I gained valuable insights into their needs and struggles.
When designing the WCR dating app for a larger community that includes healthcare and health-related professionals and students, I was determined to create an app that we all genuinely want to use, while minimizing as many pain points as possible. Additionally, I aimed to go beyond the traditional swipe-based culture found in most dating apps, recognizing its limited effectiveness. As a result, I am incorporating a community engagement feature within the app, enabling members to foster deeper connections and truly get to know each other on a more meaningful level.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.whitecoatromance.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitecoatromance/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitecoatromance/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/white-coat-romance/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteCoatDating
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whitecoatromance
- Other: https://linktr.ee/whitecoatromance