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Ask a Matchmaker
The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love
Tired of dating that leads nowhere? Ask a Matchmaker is your no-nonsense guide to breaking toxic patterns and finding the relationship you actually want.
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For over a decade, I’ve blended generations of matchmaking wisdom with cutting-edge relationship psychology and real-time dating trends. On this podcast, I answer your burning questions about dating and relationships and interview the world’s top experts to help you find—and keep—the love of your life. Because dating doesn’t have to be a mystery. It just needs a matchmaker who tells it like it is.
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Hi, I’m Maria!
I'm a fourth-generation matchmaker and no-nonsense dating coach helping modern singles cut through the noise. With deep roots in old-school matchmaking and a sharp eye for modern dating patterns, I empower high-achieving women and commitment-ready men to stop swiping and start dating with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether I’m coaching singles on my podcast Ask a Matchmaker or sharing insights with national audiences, I bring clarity and confidence to the conversation around love.
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The Dating Refresh is your free, no-pressure reset for online dating—because sometimes, all you need is a smarter strategy and a fresh perspective. Learn the most common profile mistakes (yes, even the subtle ones) and how to attract the kind of matches who actually align with your relationship goals.
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Ready to stop dating on repeat? The Forever Blueprint is my results-driven, on-demand course designed to help you break free from unhealthy dating patterns and finally attract the relationship you deserve. In less than 2 hours, you’ll get the tools and strategy you need to date with confidence and purpose. You’re not just learning how to date—you’re learning how to find your forever.
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The Roundtable is my live, members-only community designed for singles who are serious about finding love—and want expert guidance along the way. Inside, you’ll get direct access to me during monthly Q&A sessions, a supportive network of like-minded daters, and exclusive tools to stay motivated and aligned with your relationship goals. Come for the advice, stay for the accountability—and start dating like you mean it.
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