The Blackchelorette and dating coach, Shani Smith. Shani is almost 50 therefore she is challenging herself to go out on 50 first dates with total stranges on her journey to find true love... if it exists. Join her on this quest and go on 50 dates of your own or follow her journey week to week to live vicariously through her ventures. Episode 1 Shani discusses what is the 50 First Dates Challenge, what inspired her to create this challenge, and how you can make it your own.