In January of 2017, two very different people were swiping away on Tinder (a dating app for those that don't know!) Jo'Lisa was freshly single and fairly uninterested in dating while Erick was looking for a beautiful woman to brighten up his life. After days of messaging about art, jazz and how Brooklyn is clearly the superior borough, they took a chance on love. It was a fun filled evening of wonderful wine, yummy food and entertainment that made them both belly laugh. They were each won over by the other's authenticity and a spark was born. Over time, Erick proved himself to be a reliable, earnest and kind person. Wearing his heart on his sleeve, he broke down the walls Jo'Lisa had to protect herself. While Jo'Lisa wholeheartedly accepted his weirdness, Erick was inspired by Jo'Lisa's theater work, which served to give voices to communities who don't often have outlets to express themselves creatively. She challenged him to grow, and pushed him to have new adventures....like New Orleans, a trip Jo'Lisa invited herself on after her sister shared she was going, and in turn, Erick invited himself too! There was something about NOLA. Was it the jazz? Was it the drinks? Was it that they were both spending an abundant amount of time together relaxing? Whatever it was, they found love. While they are an unlikely pair with very different hobbies--- and sometimes senses of humor---the comfort they felt and the respect they have for one another grew into unconditional love. And that spark turned into a beautiful flame.