Jonathan Chestang, Founder & CEO
"Knowledge is the only asset that doesn't erode. I’m here to ensure you own it."
My Operating Flow: Empathetic Strategist
My Catalyst: A Fifth Divorce and a Psychology-backed Epiphany
The Vision
For years, I chased the "American Dream" of love & marriage, believing that companionship was about finding a soulmate to complete me. After my fifth divorce, I had exhausted my belief in what was "meant to be." I realized that there was no “soul mate” God had destined for me. But God did give me the wisdom and understanding to decipher dating & relationships. Finally, instead of moving by feelings, I started navigating by informed intention.
I traded the noise of relationship pop-psychology for the rigor of clinical science. I realized that "wholeness" isn't a destination you reach with a partner; it’s a prerequisite you bring to the table. I founded Babe to turn that realization into a scalable reality for the heartbroken, rejected, and the uninformed.
The Standard
Babe exists because the dating market is currently a "zero-sum" game of rules and gamesmanship. I chose to build this platform on the expertise of Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHPs) because "gurus" offer bandages, but clinicians understand anatomy. My commitment to our clients is simple: we don't tell you what you want to hear; We provide the "discernment" required to identify quality in others and the "emotional awareness" to sustain it in yourself.
The Future of Connection
In the next five years, the question will shift from "How do I meet the right person?" to "How do I become the person capable of a successful union?" We are positioning Babe as the GPS for this shift. By integrating high-level coaching with an exclusive, vetted dating pool, we are creating a "closed-loop" ecosystem where quality people finally have access to one another. Stay tuned.
The Founders Focus
My leadership style as an "Empathetic Strategist" means I consider and appreciate my staff, and their input. I lead with empathy because I know the systems that make Babe happen rest on the “backs and hearts” of the staff. We aren't just a company; we are a tight culture of camaraderie and passion dedicated to changing the trajectory of your relationship life, from "happening to you" to "designed by you."