In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I get real about matchmaking for marriage, dating apps, and what it takes to build meaningful connections in today’s world with Matchmaker Kami. Kami is a matchmaker and dating coach who has been trained by the Aleeza Ben Sholom from Netflix Jewish Matchmaker fame.

We explore why matchmaking starts with creating connections at its most basic level, and why your profile picture may be the single most important part of meeting someone new on a app. From tips on taking a great headshot to navigating apps without getting lost in the hookup culture, to getting yourself to the place in which you love yourself ( do that first before contacting Kami) our guest share insights that can change the way you look at modern dating.

We also bring in audience questions that cut straight to the heart of today’s dating struggles:

• “Why are the men so terrible?”
• “How do I just meet someone to hang out with—like grab a meal, take a walk, or visit a museum—without all the pressure of dating apps?”
• “What’s your take on the rise of polyamory and ethical non-monogamy?”
• “How do you approach matchmaking for single moms and their unique situations?”
  
  
  

Along the way, we talk about:

• What makes a great first impression (and why your photo matters most)
• How to craft a dating profile without feeling intimidated
• Meeting people IRL by finding spaces you already love
• Why your gut instinct and first impression may be off
• Overcoming social anxiety and expanding your circle
• Love languages, theme songs, and the role of music in attraction
• Why gratitude—not weight, age, or height—might be the real secret to finding lasting love

Connect with Matchmaker Kami:

• Instagram: @MatchmakerKami
• Email: matchmakerkami@gmail.com
• And you can hear all about Kami’s own personal story in a three episode series on the Infamous Podcast From Conned to Cupid
• Gay Matchmaking Daniel Silber at Little Gay Book

Whether you’re swiping, searching, or setting up your friends, this episode is packed with raw honesty, practical tips, and plenty of laughs about the realities of modern love.

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