Before diving into the questions, tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to be a matchmaker! I always refer to myself as a "sandbox matchmaker" because I have been setting up my friends since before it was socially acceptable! My sister - co-founder of Matchmakers In The City - and I grew up in a small town where there was very little to do, so we would rent out venues and throw parties and invite all of the cute boys from neighboring high schools and all of our fabulous girlfriends. We were always little social butterflies, and would...
How did you and your hubby meet? His sister and my sister met freshman year of high school. One was wearing the matching pants to the other’s top and instantly became best friends. Our families became close over the years and even spent holidays together! We were around 6-7 years old when we first met. How long have the two of you been together? We’ve been on and off for 3 1/2 years. We always knew we would end up together so we decided to put ourselves first. Focusing on our own education and careers meant taking breaks every few...
You’re in a job interview. The interviewer asks you, “Tell me, if you had to pick one, what’s one of your weaknesses?” Let’s be real: You’re not going to reveal one of your true weaknesses to a potential employer who you’re trying to impress. You only want to talk about your strengths, which is why you jump to the classic response: “I’m a perfectionist.” This was my response every time a potential employer asked for a "weakness" of mine. It’s the majority of people’s responses when asked this question. We like it because it communicates that we are relentlessly hard-working...
Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is a woman. A woman who honors her experience and tells her stories. Who refuses to carry the sins of others within her body and life. Imagine a woman who trusts and respects herself. A woman who listens to her needs. Who meets them with tenderness and grace. Imagine a woman who has acknowledged the past’s influence on the present. A woman who has walked through her past. Who has healed into the present. Imagine a woman who authors her own life. A woman who exerts, initiates, and moves on...
Just this morning, on The Today Show, Mel B confirmed that the Spice Girls would, in fact, be going on tour. Known for her role as Scary Spice, the actress and singer stated, "Yes, we are going to be doing performances together, for sure." Just moments after, she wondered, "Should I have really said that out loud?" Our response to the announcement of this self love, girl power-charged group reuniting?: To celebrate, we've put together 9 of our all-time favorite Spice Girls lyrics emphasizing girl power and self love: 1. "I will not be told, Keep your mouth shut, keep your...
This Memorial Day, we’re paying special tribute to the history of women who have served this country. Women have played a part in every war throughout the history of our country. That’s right - every single one. And as of September 2015, more than 2 million women have served. While it was illegal in the early wars, women still found ways to serve for our country and assist in numerous ways outside of combat. These women have broken down barriers, acted as influential role models and paved the way for strong, courageous women for generations to come. Check out our...
We all know Meghan Markle as an actress, blogger, pinky ring fan, human rights activist, royal and soon to be mom of two. What you may not know is that she is also a feminist and self care advocate. Her radiance stems not just from what we are sure is an excellent skin care routine, but rather from the work she does to take care of herself from the inside out. Ready for some self care tips from the Duchess of Sussex? We thought so. Here are 5 self care tips from Meghan Markle: 1. Make Time For Yourself: This...
From the red carpet to the Met Gala, celebrities have been spotted wearing pinky rings with pride. We’ll admit it: When it comes to pinky rings, we’re a little biased. We like ours with a lot of Self Love. That being said, we’re not the only ones who find pinky rings to be magical. Check out some of our favorite celebrities wearing pinky rings: Blake Lively Blake Lively posted a picture on her Instagram last week rocking a gorgeous emerald pinky ring. You can get your very own Emerald Self Love Pinky Ring to match Blake here. Rihanna RiRi, who just recently...
Rihanna officially launched Savage x Fenty Thursday night and, as indicated by the 1-hour wait time for fans to shop, it was a major success. Since her start in 2005 with her hit single “Pon de Replay,” Rihanna has dominated the music scene, becoming the first female artist to pass 2 billion streams worldwide on Apple Music. More recently, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty, a makeup line focussed on inclusion of all skin tones, which is well on its way to surpassing both Kim Kardashian’s and Kylie Jenner’s makeup empires. But the Barbados Babe won’t stop there. Ready for the next...
With feminism taking off in all forms, we hear a lot of “smash the patriarchy” or “destroy the patriarchy.” And yes, we totally see that men are making more money than us as women, they’re getting promoted, they’re favored overall compared to women. However, the “smash the patriarchy” viewpoint is so negative and doesn’t push us as a group to engage the incredible and powerful women to work collaboratively. And that’s why we’re looking to the strong women, who built us. Our Mothers. Our Grandmothers. Aunts. Cousins. Teachers. Bosses. Let’s utilize the knowledge of these incredible who have so much...
When’s the last time you took a chance? If you’re a Type A, overachiever like me, pretty much every decision you make is based on the opposite of chance. You plan, you consider, you reconsider, you backtrack, you do research, you ask more questions, and once you’re sure, and I mean absolutely sure, then you act. This is the opposite of taking a chance. This is committing to a plan. And this approach served me well, until it didn’t. Because what happens when you’ve done everything according to plan? You then realize you’ve reached your final destination only to feel...
Shopping for Mom can be tough, but we're here to make it easier on you. Take this super quick and fun quiz to figure out what to get mom this holiday. And since you're in the market for a gift, check out our whole collection of specially priced gifts just in time for Mother's Day.
