Ask a Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis

In this episode of the “Ask a Matchmaker” podcast, Matchmaker Maria is joined by dating coach and author Lily Womble to celebrate the release of her new book, “Thank You, More Please.” They dive into the core principles of feminist dating, discussing how traditional dating advice often fails women by perpetuating patriarchal norms. Lily shares insights on her 12-Date Rule method, designed to shift focus from physical to emotional compatibility, and offers practical steps for a dating detox to help reset your approach to finding love. They also explore the importance of agency and self-compassion in dating, and discuss strategies for meeting emotionally secure partners. Whether you’re hitting the patios this season or navigating online dating, this episode provides valuable tips to empower your love life. Tune in to learn how to stand in your power and find meaningful connections on your own terms.
Lily Womble is the Founder and CEO of DateBrazen, whose mission is to help badass, feminist humans build joyful, fulfilling, and confident-as-hell dating lives that lead to extraordinary love. 
 
In 2015, she moved to NYC to try a new career in musical theatre.During that time she worked various side hustle jobs and on a whim took another as a matchmaker (because if anything it would make for a good story). Turns out she wasvery good at it! During her matchmaking days, she set up 399 dates and became the 3rd most successful matchmaker out of 160 around the country. In setting up all these dates, she realized that dating is a microcosm of our overall wellbeing and working with women on their love lives really fit into her heart’s purpose.
LINKS: 
https://www.datebrazen.com/ (https://www.datebrazen.com/)
https://www.datebrazen.com/book (https://www.datebrazen.com/book)
https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen (https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353)
https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen (https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen)
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this heartfelt episode of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast, host Matchmaker Maria sits down with Katie Brandt, a dedicated caregiving advocate. Katie shares her deeply personal journey of balancing marriage, motherhood, and the immense responsibilities of caregiving for her husband diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 29 and later her father with Alzheimer's. Together, they discuss the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, the impact on dating and relationships, and the importance of finding community support. Whether you're a caregiver or someone navigating the dating world while caring for a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in for a candid conversation about love, loss, and resilience.
Connect with Katie at www.KatieBrandt.org and learn more about services provided through her consulting company, Katie Brandt Advocacy. Interested in learning more about FTD? Go to the Mass General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). 
There are many resources available at low or no-cost to help build connections, skills and support along the journey of living life as a caregiver. As you begin your role as a caregiver, consider reading about what to expect by going to the Rosalynn Carter Institute, the National Alliance for Caregiving or AARP. Find a certified elder law attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and find out if there is any legal or financial planning that you can do to ensure you are able to support your loved ones through every stage of care. Did you know that the Alzheimer's Association provides support for people living with all types of dementia? They have a Helpline that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 800.272.3900  to receive free emotional support, education and connections with local resources for loved ones living with dementia. Download the free Roon app and have access to experts (including Katie!) in the palm of your hand that can provide valuable information about caregiving for loved ones with a variety of medical conditions. Caring for a veteran? Go to the Veteran Administration to find out about medical care, services and equipment available for veterans. Need services to help care for someone at home? Go to www.eldercare.acl.gov and put your zip code into the Eldercare Locator to discover services and supports in your local community.
 
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Chrissy Rutherford to the show! Together, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships. We'll kick things off with a lively debate on a classic dating dilemma: who should foot the bill on a date? From there, we'll unpack the dos and don’ts of bridesmaid etiquette, offering our insights on how to handle the common challenges and expectations that come with the role. Plus, we're spicing things up with some hilariously entertaining questions submitted by our listeners through our hotline. Don’t miss this fun, candid, and informative discussion full of tips, tales, and a good dose of laughter. Tune in to gain some fresh perspectives on these intriguing social customs!
Chrissy Rutherford is a fashion and social media expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Most notably, she worked as an editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for almost 9 years, where she spearheaded the magazine’s Instagram account (garnering over 4 million followers and a 2019 ASME nomination), along with writing fashion and celebrity stories, styling, producing, TV appearances, and hosting their Youtube series “Heel Hunters.”
Now, she is a creative entrepreneur who has created content with coveted brands like J.Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, Net-a-Porter, DeBeers, Supergoop, Reformation, Theory, American Express, Samsonite, and many others. She is the founder of the FWD JOY (Forward Joy) newsletter, which is dedicated to the journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. She writes personal essays about her life alongside interviews with people she admires ranging from astrology to dating to overcoming addiction. Her mental health advocacy also led her to host two seasons of Maybelline’s mental health podcast, “I’m Fine, You?” where she interviewed mental health experts, influencers, and celebrities to help destigmatize anxiety and depression. In 2020, she co-founded the DEI consultancy 2BG Consulting with fellow editor Danielle Prescod to help fashion and beauty brands implement anti-racist strategies in their brand communication
LINKS:
https://chrissyrutherford.com/
nstagram.com/chrissyford/ @chrissyford
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrissyford?lang=en
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/1644/chrissy-rutherford/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-rutherford/
Maybelline podcast: I’m fine, you? Hosted by Chrissy Rutherford
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-fine-you/id1631179306
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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🎙️ In this week's episode of Ask A Matchmaker, join me and my sister, Matchmaker Chrisoula, as we dive into some thrilling personal news—I've just bought my first home! 🏡 We're excited to share all the details about the journey and what this new chapter means for me. Plus, we're taking your Hotline questions live! Don't miss out on this heartfelt and celebratory episode!
 
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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On this Hotline episode, we are joined by comedian, Caitlin Peluffo where we answer your questions about the world of weddings, marriage, and relationships! 🎉💍❤️ Join us as we take your live calls, offering personal advice, sharing experiences, and discussing everything from the magic of wedding planning to the complexities of long-term relationships.
Originally hailing from San Francisco, Caitlin Peluffo is a stand-up comedian living in New York City.  This lovable loose cannon made her network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, was featured on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and has been seen on CBS’s After Midnight as well as Comedy Central’s ‘Featuring’ series.’ She was named a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face and appeared on JFL Network.  Debut Album out now on iTunes called Dirty Bird. Also on tour and dates can be found on instagram @caitlinpeluffo
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this enlightening episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Maria is joined by dynamic duo Nick Rosen and Natalie Cramer, the brains behind the popular singles dating event, Single Saturdays, hosted on Eventbrite. Dive into the behind-the-scenes of organizing these vibrant gatherings and discover the secrets to making meaningful connections. Whether you're looking to meet someone special or just want to expand your social circle, this discussion is packed with practical advice on approaching group events with confidence, positivity, and the right energy. Learn how to overcome shyness and bring your best self to every social opportunity. Tune in to transform your approach to dating and networking!
Natalie Cramer and Nick Rosen are the co-creators of Single Saturdays, a community for NYC singles to connect in person through activities. When they’re not hosting events, Natalie works as a creative life coach, helping lost creatives rediscover their creative spark and feel their best through play. Nick is a matchmaker helping singles find lasting love.
www.single-saturdays.com
@singlesaturdays_nyc (instagram.com/singlesaturdays_nyc)
@metbynick (instagram.com/metbynick/)
www.metbynick.com
@nataliecramercoaching (instagram.com/nataliecramercoaching/)
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🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃
 
💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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