Love on the Go

This week, Laurie speaks with renowned relationship coach and dating expert, Dr. Frankie Bashan!  Dr. Frankie Bashan is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working with couples and individuals and specialized training in the field of trauma. She also received her board certification in sex therapy in 2022. She possesses a unique combination of formal training,...

Laurie chats with award-winning international dating and relationship expert Hunt Ethridge! They discuss how he works with clients out in the wild and shows them how to approach people. Plus, they talk about dating in New York City and what he hears and sees from single women there.  Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning international dating and relationship expert with over 15 years experience helpi...

Today, Laurie chats with legendary matchmaker, Julie Ferman!  A professional matchmaker & dating coach since 1990 with over 1,300 success story couples, Julie Ferman is truly legendary in the dating industry. She is an edu-taining guest expert, easy to schedule with, lively and engaging, and she brings to your audience decades of media and public speaking experience. Using real live examp...

This week, Laurie talks with fellow matchmakers Sarah Kathryn Walmsley and Jennifer Miotke! The matchmakers talk about the discrepancy between who clients say they are looking for versus who might be excellent partners, amongst other topics! Sarah Kathryn Walmsley, with over 20-years in the dating industry, is one of the most respected names in matchmaking. She has been profiled as an authority on...

This week, Laurie welcomes fellow matchmaker Gabriella Aratow to the podcast! They share matchmaking stories, insight into what they see and hear from clients and Gabriella shares what it’s like to be single and a matchmaker.  After tremendous success with a national firm, in 2020 she founded KIS, Keeper Introduction Services, a boutique matchmaking firm with clients across the nation. ...

Laurie sits down today with Carolinas Matchmaker’s Membership Director, Julie Labbe! Julie is committed to helping people identify the real challenges they face in their dating life, set fun and realistic goals, and put programs in place that lead to relationship success. The two talk about what it’s like to work with the online dating team and some of their success stories.  Julie Labbe is a...

This week, Laurie gets into all things sex with sexologist Michal Naisteter! Michal Naisteter has a passion for connecting people, fostering healthy relationships, and educating on human sexuality. She's more than just a matchmaker; she's a super-connector.  Michal earned her Bachelor's degree from Penn State University and a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Wit...

Today, Laurie welcomes Dawn Wiggins! Dawn Wiggins is a Florida-based licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice for the last 15 years. She’s also trained in multiple modalities from EMDR to EFT tapping. She’s the founder of Dawn Wiggins Therapy, with two therapy offices in Boca Raton and Key Largo, serving clients in Palm Beach County and Monroe County, Florida, and providing HIPPA...

Laurie chats with celebrity matchmaker Alessandra Conti about what it’s like matching up the stars! Plus, the two nerd out over Taylor Swift and talk about what successful women seeking successful men need to know. Alessandra Conti is a Celebrity Matchmaker & Co-Founder of Matchmakers In The City, an old-school, personal Matchmaking firm headquartered in Beverly Hills.  Conti is the Celeb...

This week, Laurie speaks with Dawn Maslar-Biggie MS on the science behind why and how you fall in love!  Dawn Maslar-Biggie MS is an adjunct biology professor, writer and researcher of the science of love. She is the TEDx speaker on How Your Brain Falls In Love with 5.8 million views and the author of the book Men Chase, Women Choose: The Neuroscience of Meeting, Dating, Losing Your Mind, and...

I’m so excited to have Matchmaker Maria back on the podcast! We dig into so many great topics, including…  Changes in the online dating app Tinder - your friends and family can play matchmaker Talks about what’s important - getting to the 80% Getting married at a young age Explains her "green theory" Changing traditions in dating  Maria Avgitidis, better known as Matchmaker Maria, is the...

This week, Laurie welcomes fellow matchmaker Ella Scaduto to the podcast! They talk about speed dating, some great flirting techniques, and how specifically men can approach women in the wild! Plus, Ella shares some great tips for opening lines, how to get a phone number, and how to make a great first impression. Ella is a dynamic force in the world of matchmaking and date coaching. Smoky Mountain...

Today, Laurie chats one on one with YOU about relationships. If you’ve been in, or know someone, who is in a relationship that isn’t reciprocal you know it can be painful. Laurie talks about why this happens, the different types of attachment styles and what you can do for yourself to help you through this situation. How do you retrain your mind and get out of the anxious mindset? This podcast wil...

This week, Laurie talks with social media maven Meredith Dean on how your social media presence is connected to your dating life! Meredith Dean is a digital branding & career consultant, community builder, travel & lifestyle content creator (3 million + impressions on social media), university educator, former journalist, and speaker & entrepreneur focused on DEI initiatives.  She...

This week, Laurie is joined by Tony Smith, the Founder, Owner and Cupid for Denver’s Cupid: Colorado’s Gay Matchmaker!  Denver’s Cupid is the only LGBTQ Matchmaking Service in Colorado and one of only a few in the USA. Tony specializes in “The Art of Matchmaking and the Power of Connection” via personal, private and boutique matchmaking along with social and speed dating events. Tony is a 20+...

This week, Laurie talks to one of her clients, an eligible bachelor named Will! Alongside Laurie’s matchmaking, Will has been testing the waters with online dating. He’s gained some great insight into what’s been working and shares it with YOU to help you find the love of your life.  Want to meet Will? Fill out a profile at http://carolinasmatchmaker.com and say I WANT TO MEET WILL in the com...

This week, Laurie shares with you an amazing single woman in the Carolinas - Joy! Joy is a real estate broker in Charlotte, NC who specializes in new construction. She has a massive love for people and for turning dreams into realities. She is affectionately known as “THE FRIEND COLLECTOR.” Some people collect shoes or witty coffee mugs, but Joy has an effortless way of collecting friends wherever...

This week, Laurie chats with an eligible single in the Carolinas… meet Katherine! She’s 51 years young and a business professional looking for a fellow world traveler! She’s also looking to potentially move (think large cities!) and open to dating elsewhere. Watch this week’s episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Carolinasmatchmaker   Interested in meeting Katherine? Fill out a profi...

Not long ago, Sarah Franklin’s friend saw a man in a Kroger parking lot that was just her type. Her friend hooked them up and they went on a date! Sarah shared the story on TikTok and it’s been seen over 2 million times- a testament to random encounters, matchmaker friends, and fun story time! Sarah joins Laurie on this week’s podcast to talk about Kroger man, her dating life and about her own per...

This week, Laurie speaks with Lora, a single woman in the Carolinas, about her previous marriage and how that affected her and how it has impacted her dating life today. Interested in possibly meeting Lora? Fill out a dating profile at http://carolinasmatchmaker.com and write in the additional comments that you are interested in Lora from the podcast! Follow Laurie on Instagram at http://instagram...

This week, Laurie chats with Sydney Duarte.  Sydney Duarte is a Change Agent, Adventure Enthusiast, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Leader, Muralist, Immersive Art Installation Artist, Graphic Designer, Owner at Duarte Designs and creator of all things magic. Sydney is an interdisciplinary artist who creates to elicit multi-sensory experiences through her work. Engaging the audience in play through...

Laurie is joined by Carolinas Matchmaker’s Director of Client Relations, Teresa Foss, who shares the process of what occurs after you fill out a profile on our website! We discuss the first call assessment of intentional dating, goals, and the process of hiring a matchmaker, in addition to client stories.  Teresa has worked in the dating industry for over a decade. She has worn many hats incl...

Laurie chats with Morgan Conroy, content creator and consultant behind @sliceofclt, who shares tons of great date spots in the Queen City! Get ready to take some notes!  Morgan has a gift for bringing people together and building connections. She has turned her love of food and travel into a hobby as a local influencer, sharing and supporting local businesses throughout the Carolinas and more...

Today, Laurie speaks with Thomas, who worked with Laurie recently in a one-on-one coaching session. Since then, he’s found himself in a new relationship! They talk about all the things they discussed during his season and what he’s learned through his dating life and marriages over the years.  Donate for Crusade for Children at https://www.whascrusade.org/   Follow Laurie on Instagram at...

This week, Laurie talks with Lauren Corriher, a writer whose work has appeared in Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Shape, Health, Parents, Axios Charlotte, Charlotte Magazine, and more.  Lauren recently did a story about Carolinas Matchmaker for Axios Charlotte. She's a former dating and relationships podcaster who met her husband on Bumble. Lauren shares some stories from her own dating...