Kriti Mehrotra
With ‘Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark‘ exploring the significance of deep emotional connections over purely physical relationships, we get yet another binge-worthy reality series from Netflix. It actually revolves around a group of casual daters as they kickstart a journey of self-reflection and self-growth to hopefully end up finding their forever love either within one another or outside. Amongst those to participate in season 1 was Corinthian Lyles, whose handsome, hunky physique combined with his emotional maturity and pure intentions definitely made him a fan favorite.
Despite Leading With an Open Mind and Open Heart, Corinthian Lyles Walked Away Single
From the moment we first came across Corinthian Lyles on our screens in episode 4, he made it clear that he was in this once-in-a-lifetime experience to change his old ways to find “the one.” Therefore, as Zoé Martin immediately caught his eye, he zeroed in on her – he did speak to their fellow cast mates and got to know them, but his interest in her and her alone was evident. It thus came as no surprise that he asked her out on a one-on-one date the very next day when given the chance, following which he didn’t hold back on diving into deep conversations with her.
Unfortunately, despite all of Corinthian’s efforts, which Zoé admittedly appreciated, she chose to explore her bond with Travis Arenas since they had already been going back and forth for a while. But then, surprisingly, Nicole Serrano came forward to shoot her shot with him, and their true nature came to light as they tried to build something despite there being no real spark between them. Although they both ultimately ended up leaving the experiment as single as they had arrived, the time they spent together gave them a real insight into what a healthy, respectful relationship looks like. That’s because they had not only been respectful of each other’s boundaries but also open-minded, understanding, and vulnerable in their every conversation, all the while being active listeners.
Corinthian Lyles’ Career Trajectory is Rather Inspirational
As a Georgia native through and through, Corinthian actually graduated from North Cobb High School in Kennesaw in 2010 with a 3.0 GPA before deciding to pursue a career in Marketing. Hence, he enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College for a Bachelor’s degree in the same, only to reportedly drop out in 2011 before continuing down the path he had planned for himself. He was a self-employed professional in the field from May 2010 to October 2015, towards the end of which he even served as a Southeast Retail Sales Partner Representative at MarketBot for around 7 months. Then, at the age of 23, he took a leap of faith and relocated to New York City with no concrete plans yet a lot of ambition, just to initially end up landing the position of a Barback at LaBodega 47 Night Club.
It was here that Corinthian discovered his passion for the food and beverage industry, driving him to first focus on the art of crafting cocktails to climb the hierarchical ladder of this business. Little did anyone know he would end up doing so well that he’d be promoted to Bartender within months before eventually moving on to become a server at the renowned Sugar Factory in Manhattan. According to his own accounts, he quickly established a name for himself within the organization as the top server on staff, leading to his being appointed a General Manager not long after.
Corinthian served in this role for only a few months because he realized he was better suited as a corporate trainer, someone who traveled to different brand locations to help maintain quality. But alas, as he hit an income ceiling, he chose to go back to being a server while also dabbling with the idea of proudly owning and operating his own brands/restaurants one day, which he soon did. In fact, with cryptocurrency also taking the world by storm at the time, he started trading and investing before moving back to his home state to focus on being a restaurant consultant.
Corinthian Lyles is a Man of Many Hats
In Atlanta, Georgia, Corinthian continued to be an active part of the food and beverages industry, resulting in Sugar Factory reaching out to him around late 2019 to launch a franchise in the city. He embraced this opportunity with his arms wide open, unaware it would unlock many other doors for him. After successfully running the eatery throughout 2020, he got another franchise deal. This time around, he was offered a chance to establish a seafood restaurant originally from New Haven, Connecticut, called Doc’s Baja Surf Shack, which he did upon raising close to $150,000.
As if that’s not enough, around the same time, Corinthian also became involved with a restaurant called Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles to help conceptualize its operations and refine its vision. Each of these undoubtedly helped him grow a lot, even if some closed down within months, so he had a better idea of how to own-operate a business when he co-acquired Dive Bar in Atlanta in 2021. Today, this establishment is thriving, and the 33-year-old himself has since spread his wings to successfully launch several other brands as well as companies across various industries.
Corinthian is the brains behind a business consulting firm called Lyles High Enterprise, which specializes in helping firms, not just in the service industry but also outside, focus on growth and scaling. Apart from this, he has also proudly owned-operated a credit repair company as well as a rental car company, but now, he primarily serves as a fitness trainer with his own company, Apethletics. The truth is he has been passionate about fitness ever since he was a teenager who loved playing sports, so today, he is taking it to the next level by coaching consistency, discipline, and methods to actors, beginners, models, student-athletes, and bodybuilders alike. He is an ISSA Certified Trainer.
Corinthian Lyles is Actively Investing Time and Efforts Into His Own Growth
While Corinthian’s work has always been his priority, it appears as if he has recently been dedicating a lot of his time to self-improvement, too — whether it be mind, body, or soul, he has been focusing on everything. In fact, at the beginning of 2025, this God-fearing and God-loving Atlanta, Georgia, resident avowed to step out of his comfort zone so as to become the absolute best version of himself. Not long after, the gym buff gave up smoking weed for good after 15 years, just to realize his mind was gradually clearing up in such a way that he was able to regulate both his emotions and sleep better. As if that’s not enough, the ‘Queen’s Court’ star has even been conscious about spending more quality time with his loved ones, especially his father, Kevin Lyles, who is his best friend, hero, and role model.
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