In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn sits down with another industry innovator to explore the matchmaking system explicitly designed for professionals who want to grow, without compromising on quality, ethics, or personalization.

You’ll hear how matchmaker April Beyer leveraged 25+ years of experience to develop a psychology-driven, values-based platform that eliminates the guesswork in client compatibility, improves efficiency, and empowers collaboration across the industry. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by operations or unsure about client fit, this conversation offers the clarity and structure you've been looking for.

💡 Inside this episode:

• The moment matchmakers know they should refer a client, and how to do it right

• Why professionalism, presence, and relatability are essential for attracting top-tier clients

• A deep dive into the 10 values-based compatibility categories behind “The Myers-Briggs for the heart”

• A robust framework for running your matchmaking business smarter, not harder

• How technology can elevate—not replace—your matchmaking expertise

Whether you're building your business or ready to scale, this episode is your roadmap to a more aligned, future-forward matchmaking practice.

🔗 Connect with April Beyer:
Website: aprilbeyer.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aprilbeyerInstagram: @april__beyerEmail: adbeyer@levelconnections.com (for demos and collaboration)

🎙️ Hosted by Arlene WashburnMatchmaking Mentor | Ethical Matchmaking Advocate

LoveProMastermind.comMatchmaker Accreditation: IMCBoard.org

In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn speaks with U.S. and Canadian immigration attorney Andy Semotiuk, who has helped over 10,000 clients with immigration and legal challenges. Together, they explore what it takes to make international relationships work—legally, emotionally, and practically.Whether you’re a matchmaker guiding clients through global romance or a dater in love across borders, this episode is packed with wisdom. Andy breaks down the most common challenges couples face, how post-COVID remote work reshaped dating, and what to know before crossing international lines for love. Plus, hear the one question he says can help anyone find “the one.”🎯 Topics Covered:

• How remote work and COVID-19 reshaped international dating
• Legal pitfalls and timelines in cross-border relationships
• The three life challenges impacting relationships: Money, Time & Balance
• A key self-discovery question to determine long-term compatibility

👤 Guest: Andy SemotiukImmigration Lawyer | Forbes Contributor | Author | Former UN Correspondent📘 Books: Solomea, The Young Professional, A Promise Kept🌐 Website: pacelawfirm.com | www.myworkvisa.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andysemotiuk/

Host: Arlene Washburn — Matchmaking Mentor & Ethical Matchmaking Advocate

🎓 Become a Certified Matchmaker: LoveProMastermind.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenewashburn/⚖️ Matchmaker Accreditation: https://IMCBoard.org

What makes an intelligent, accomplished woman fall for someone she’s never met—and lose over $1 million in a romance scam?

In this profoundly moving episode, Debby Montgomery Johnson—former Air Force officer, businesswoman, and now scam prevention advocate—opens up about how she was groomed for two years by a man who knew exactly what to say to a grieving widow. But this story doesn’t end in heartbreak—it ends in healing, purpose, and a surprising twist: Debby found love again through a matchmaker.

Now known as The Woman Behind the Smile, Debby shares the emotional, financial, and psychological toll of online fraud and how she turned her pain into advocacy to help protect others from romance scams.

This episode is a must-listen for matchmakers, daters, and relationship professionals who want to understand the real risks of online dating and the importance of ethical matchmaking.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com
• AnyScam.com
• Debby on LinkedIn

💡 Want to Make a Difference in Love Lives?

Become a matchmaker and help ethically change lives.

👉 Contact Arlene Washburn or visit LoveProMastermind.com to get started.

In this episode, Arlene Washburn is joined by marketing strategist Cat Orsini, creator of the Firework Experience, for a powerful conversation on how matchmakers and service-based professionals can attract clients without the chase.

From CRM automation to relationship-based marketing, Cat reveals how to transform your network into a high-converting visibility machine — all while staying true to your values. You’ll hear why authenticity outperforms algorithms, the most significant mistakes service providers make when trying to get leads, and how naming conventions can actually elevate your brand authority.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to reverse the chase and have your dream clients asking to work with you.

👉 Resources mentioned:

🔗 VisibilityMixer.com

Contact Cat Orsini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catorsini/

🎯 Love What You Heard? Here’s What’s Next:

👉 Ready to grow your matchmaking business or explore becoming a matchmaker?

Grab our free training: https://LoveProMastermind.com

❤️ Looking for love?

Join our private database to be considered for matches with VIP clients. https://wwrnetwork.com/daters

🤝 Want to partner with us or refer clients?

Learn how to earn as an affiliate or become a matchmaker: https://ref.lovepromastermind.com/program

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In this episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn welcomes Susanne Blohm, a Life Design and Manifestation Coach who made a bold leap from the classroom to the coaching world. Susanne shares how matchmakers and dating professionals can guide clients through transformational shifts in self-worth, clarity of vision, and alignment with their desires.

Arlene and Susanne explore how worthiness is often the hidden obstacle keeping clients from finding love—and how vision boards, mindset awareness, and vibrational alignment aren't just “woo,” but powerful tools rooted in neuroscience and self-leadership.

Whether you're a matchmaker, coach, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of how internal beliefs shape external results, this episode will inspire and equip you with fresh strategies to support client transformation.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Free Manifestation Tool: Manifestation Framework

👩‍💼 Connect with Susanne Blohm:

• Instagram: @susannemblohm
• Facebook: Susanne M. Blohm
• Coaching Profile: Noomii

🎯 Love What You Heard? Here’s What’s Next:

👉 Ready to grow your matchmaking business or explore becoming a matchmaker?

Grab our free training: https://LoveProMastermind.com

❤️ Looking for love?

Join our private database to be considered for matches with VIP clients. https://wwrnetwork.com/daters

🤝 Want to partner with us or refer clients?

Learn how to earn as an affiliate or become a matchmaker: https://ref.lovepromastermind.com/program

🎙️ Subscribe to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast and leave a review so more people can find us!

In this heartfelt episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn welcomes Jennifer Urezzio, founder of Soul Language, for a transformative conversation on how spiritual alignment shapes every part of our personal and professional lives. Jennifer shares how understanding your soul language helps clarify your mission, attracts aligned clients, and leads with integrity and purpose.

They explore the differences between intuition and fear, how to stop outsourcing your power, and the importance of spiritual discernment, especially in service-based businesses such as matchmaking, coaching, and healing. If you’re ready to deepen your connection to your work and yourself, this episode is your permission slip to lead with soul.

✨ Topics Covered:

• What is Soul Language, and how does it impact your business
• How to stop outsourcing your inner knowing
• Spiritual alignment vs. emotional reaction
• Attracting aligned clients through energetic clarity
• Using discernment when offering intuitive guidance
• Why matchmakers and coaches must protect their energy

Connect with Jennifer Urezzio

🔗 Website: www.soullanguage.us

Connect with Arlene Washburn

🔗 Website: IMCBoard.org

LoveProMastermind.com

WRNetwork.com

🔑 Keywords:

Jennifer Urezzio, Soul Language, intuition in business, spiritual leadership, client alignment, energetic discernment, high-vibration business, spiritual entrepreneur, feminine leadership, matchmaking industry, conscious coaching, authentic branding, Arlene Washburn, Matchmaker Mentor Podcast

In this episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn sits down with Steve Ramona, podcast host and business connector extraordinaire, to uncover the secret sauce behind building a purpose-driven business: service over selling.

Steve shares how leading with value—not ego—creates powerful ripple effects in relationships, business, and even matchmaking. Whether you're a seasoned matchmaker or building your business from scratch, this conversation is packed with inspiration on building a reputation through giving, becoming unforgettable in a noisy world, and why collaboration always beats competition.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• How Steve built a network of trust and referrals by serving first
• Tips for finding your “why” and aligning it with your brand
• Why the best connectors don’t keep score—and what that means for your business growth
• How podcasting and personal storytelling can skyrocket your credibility

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to build a magnetic brand rooted in generosity, authenticity, and connection.

📬 Connect with Steve Ramona

• Website: https://steveramona.com
• Podcast: Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steveramona

💼 Connect with Arlene Washburn

• Website: https://lovepromastermind.com
• Host of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arlenewashburn

In this insightful episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn interviews the brilliant Naheed Oberfeld, a mindset maven, certified EFT tapping practitioner, and former finance professional turned transformation coach.

Naheed shares her journey from a traditional corporate path to becoming a guide for those ready to break free from victim mentality and create empowered lives. She explains why mindset work is the missing link in most personal development efforts and how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) can help release deep-rooted blocks that hold us back, especially in relationship-oriented businesses like matchmaking.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What mindset coaching is (and how it differs from therapy or traditional coaching)
• How unhealed trauma and limiting beliefs affect your business and your clients
• Why EFT tapping is a powerful tool for matchmakers and entrepreneurs alike
• How to shift from burnout and perfectionism into confidence and clarity

This episode is a must-listen for matchmakers, coaches, and anyone in the love industry who wants to level up personally and professionally.

👉 Connect with Naheed Oberfeld: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naheedoberfeld/ https://www.facebook.com/Oberfeld.Coaching https://www.instagram.com/oberfeld_coaching/

Download Naheed's Free Resource: https://oberfeldcoaching.com/moving-beyond-mental-processing-to-emotional-release/

👉 Connect with Arlene Washburn

International Matchmaking Compliance Board

Love Pro Mastermind Academy

Worldwide Referral Network

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenewashburn/

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