Welcome to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, a professional podcast for aspiring and established matchmakers who want to build ethical, sustainable, and credible matchmaking businesses.
Hosted by Arlene Washburn, the podcast examines what it actually takes to operate responsibly in a highly trust-based industry. Episodes focus on the intersection of ethics, psychology, business structure, and innovation, with attention to the real-world decisions matchmakers make behind the scenes and the impact those decisions have on clients, reputation, and long-term viability.
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Welcome to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, a professional podcast for aspiring and established matchmakers who want to build ethical, sustainable, and credible matchmaking businesses.
Hosted by Arlene Washburn, the podcast examines what it actually takes to operate responsibly in a highly trust-based industry. Episodes focus on the intersection of ethics, psychology, business structure, and innovation, with attention to the real-world decisions matchmakers make behind the scenes and the impact those decisions have on clients, reputation, and long-term viability.
Season
✨ In a world where dating apps feel like fast food and AI is writing love notes, what role do REAL matchmakers play?
In this solo kickoff episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn shares:
💡 Why human connection, empathy & accountability can never be automated
💡 How today’s swipe culture has stripped away intention in dating
💡 The rise of loneliness—and how matchmakers are the antidote
💡 The difference between transactional “order-taking” and transformational matchmaking
💡 How ethical standards & mentorship are shaping the future of the industry
Whether you’re a seasoned matchmaker, just starting your journey, or curious about hiring one—this episode will remind you why love is still a human-centered calling. ❤️