Hoda Kotb is turning the page. The former Today show anchor, now 60, has stepped into a new phase of life with the recent launch of her wellness platform Joy 101, but insiders say the single mom is also searching for something even more personal: love.
After calling off her engagement to financier Joel Schiffman in 2022, Kotb has kept her romantic life out of the spotlight. But according to a source close to the beloved television personality, she’s ready to open her heart again.
The source said Hoda misses the companionship that comes with a partner. Though she has found joy in motherhood and career success, she still believes her soulmate is out there.
Launching Joy 101 while quietly looking for love
Kotb debuted Joy 101 this June, a personal wellness app designed to encourage healing, balance, and fulfillment. The platform includes curated meditations, positive messaging, and soon, live events and retreats. It’s her latest effort to help others create inner happiness—while she continues to work on her own.
Friends say the app is deeply personal to Hoda, and its launch marks her emotional recovery from the heartbreak of her called-off wedding. The split shocked fans in 2022, but Kotb handled it with grace and kept the details private.
Now, the anchor is said to be more optimistic than ever about dating. According to the source, she still describes herself as a romantic and refuses to give up on love, despite past disappointments.
Motherhood, motivation and new beginnings
Kotb, who adopted her two daughters—Haley and Hope—during her time at NBC, has remained focused on being a hands-on mother. Yet friends say she is finally giving herself permission to make space for romance again.
She has told her inner circle that she feels the time is right. Her daughters are thriving, her professional life is flourishing, and she believes love would simply be the final piece of the puzzle.
As for dating, Kotb is reportedly not rushing into anything serious. But she is open to meeting someone who can match her energy, values, and dedication to family life. For now, she is embracing the unknown and letting life surprise her.
She believes that the universe still has plans for her, and those close to her say she’s never looked more hopeful.
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