I know this question gets asked every now and then and is synonymous with dating, but I'm genuinely curious and shameless-- all input & suggestions appreciated, please be kind.

Long story short, I'm a 24M asian guy who wants to make more friends and explore the dating scene. I work a standard 9-5 and have 3-day weekends, so I thankfully have a good work/life balance. Some of my existing interests include photography, cooking/baking, cycling, and bowling, but so far I haven't really had much luck making meaningful connections with anyone closer to my demographic that shares those same interests. I'm also open to trying out new hobbies or communities, so if anyone has any in mind then send them my way. I also want to expand my chances of meeting more women as I recently deleted dating apps because my lack of of success on them was affecting my mental, and I don't want to resort to just hitting on girls at bars or clubs but instead cultivate meaningful connections in a healthy way. Thanks for reading.