About us
Are you looking to expand your social life and improve your love life?
Then, you have come to the right place!
Welcome to my group of Genuine Singles in DMV.
I am Irena, a group organizer, a Relationship and Life Coach, and an event host.
My goal is to create opportunities for people to meet and connect, heal, learn & grow, to feel less lonely and hopefully create healthy fulfilling relationships.
Most events are facilitated and structured to tailor to various levels of social comfort.
Whether you are socially shy or super outgoing, you are welcome at my events.
So, bring your open heart and curious mind, come meet me and others!
I am looking forward to meeting you.
~ Irena
Upcoming events
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Filter out emotionally unavailable partners. Become emotionally open.
·OnlineOnlineStuck in dating cycles that go nowhere? Do you find yourself attracting partners who can’t (or won’t) meet you emotionally? Or maybe you’re wondering if you yourself are not as open and ready emotionally for love as you want to be.
As a Life & Relationship Coach, I have helped many people to increase their emotional intelligence and become relationship ready.
And in my online seminar, I will share withy you how to become emotionally available and how to filter our those who are not.
Watch my VIDEO on Emotional Availability HERE
👉🏼Get the LINK for the seminar HERE
You will be walking away with wisdom on how:- Understand what it truly means to be emotionally available.
- Identify your own blind spots and gently open your heart to deeper connection.
- Recognize the red flags of emotional unavailability before you get too invested.
- Ask the right questions that reveal whether someone is truly ready for emotional connectedness.
- Break free from painful dating patterns and start attracting emotionally healthy partners.
Additionally, I will gift you some practical tools if you stay till the end:)
Whether you’re actively dating, in relationship already or preparing yourself for the right connection, this seminar will give you clarity, confidence, and tools to build the kind of love you’ve been longing for.
👉🏼Get the LINK HERE to attend
I am looking forward to seeing you at my seminar❤️
~ Irena9 attendees
Skip the Small Talk and Hike @ Burke Lake (Meet Point - Ice Cream Parlor)
Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA, USReady to experience something unique?
Join us for a scenic hike around Burke Lake.
Safe, fun, facilitated space to not only enjoy nature together, but also have deeper real conversations based on ice-breakers provided to go beyond small talk and allow a chance for a real connection❤️
❗RSVP for the hike HERE
READ ALL DETAILS BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ SEE PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
Meet & Greet (social warmup) at 11:00 am
Hike starts at 11:20 am sharp.
Don't be late, plan accordingly!
Especially, if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Put into GPS: Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor (don't use Meetup app GPS, it may take you to wrong location).
Parking: Large parking lot in front of Ice Cream Parlor.
❗Donation to cover the cost of permits: Please bring $5-$10 cash or Venmo @Irena-Polyakova (1469) or Zelle (571-315-1469).
❗Park Entry Fee $12 Cash for Non-residents of Fairfax County.
It is Free for Fairfax Country residents, have your license out ready to show proof at the checkpoint. There may not be anyone at the checkpoint to collect, just drive through.
❗MEETING POINT (SEE EVENT PHOTOS): In front of Ice-cream Parlor. We wait till 11:20 am and then we start walking.
Trail entrance- SEE EVENT PHOTOS- (if you are late and need to catch up): Enter the trail about 100 meters to the left if you are facing the Ice Cream parlor. Once on the trail, turn left, lake should be on your right.- All age groups
- Hike is hosted by a life & relationship coach and structured to encourage maximum of connections made.
- Conversation icebreakers are provided to everyone to make starting a conversation easier & get out of the small talk.
- This is a hike for singles.
Time: 11:00 AM (Be on time)
Distance: 4.7-mile loop, it will take about 1.45-2 hours, we will make a few stops.
Level: Easy/relaxed pace. Shaded path under the trees.
What to bring: Water.
Dogs are welcome! 🐶
RSVP for hike HERE
*Event is weather dependent and could be rescheduled/cancelled*
When you sign up to this event you are agreeing to:
I release, indemnify, and hold harmless, Irena Polyakova, and all participants of the event, from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any loss, injury, disability, I may suffer, to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Photos will be taken through out the event, if you don't want to be in them, notify the host ahead of time.16 attendees
From Socially Shy to Confident: Master the Art of Connection
·OnlineOnlineYour social presence holds the key to more love and fulfillment.
If you have struggled with showing up confidently in social setting, you can change that!
Join my free online seminar and discover how to move from hesitation to ease,
from overthinking to presence,
from feeling invisible… to creating meaningful, genuine connections in any room you walk into.
Because the right conversation can change everything ❤️
GET YOUR LOGIN LINK HERE
As an experienced relationship and life coach, I will help you overcome social anxiety and build real, meaningful connections.
You’ll learn how to:- Confidently initiate conversations—without the fear of rejection
- Be memorable and leave a lasting impression
- Move from small talk to deep, engaging conversations
- Be vulnerable, relatable, and a great listener—the key to deeper connections
- Master the body language of a confident person and radiate self-assurance
Whether you’re looking for love, friendship, or simply more meaningful social interactions, this event will give you the tools to step out of your comfort zone and into a world of possibilities.
✨ Ready to transform your social life?
GET YOUR LOGIN LINK HERE
See you at the event.
~ Irena7 attendees
Men's Relationship Wellness: Understanding Feminine-Masculine Dynamic
·OnlineOnlineMen Only Event
Your true strength lies in emotional mastery, in connection, in knowing you’re not alone.
As an experienced Life and Relationship coach, I’ve witnessed how many men carry confusion & silent pain around space of connection and relationship.
I created a Men’s Relationship Wellness as a safe space, where you can share what has been troubling you, to be seen and get clarity on how to show up in the dating and relationship for a more fulfilling life.
RSVP for the event HERE
It’s a place to:- Get a realistic insight into a current relationship landscape
- Understand a man's role in current dating to show up confident
- Master the Feminine-Masculine dynamic in interactions with women
- Learn what women really want
What to expect:
- Interactive 60 min meeting
- Opportunities to connect and reduce sense of loneliness
- Practical advice to take with you
- Woman's perspective on how to make connections and create relationships
You matter. Your story matters.
And you deserve a space where you can speak freely, be supported, and start creating the kind of relationship and life you truly want.
This could be the first step to something powerful. ❤️
RSVP for the event HERE
I am looking forward to seeing you at my event.
~ Irena5 attendees
Past events
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