This episode features Jennie Agin, founder of Storyfull Matchmaking, sharing hands-on advice to help men improve their dating confidence and communication skills—especially through mock dates and real-world practice.
Key points include:
Why many men struggle with self-worth and leading with money (8:34–11:00)
How to show genuine interest and give natural compliments (4:20–6:00)
The importance of sharing hobbies and quirks to create connection (13:30–16:30)
Using events and community activities to meet people authentically (21:00–23:07)
How mock dates help Asian men (and others) build comfort, awareness, and feedback before real dates (26:30–29:15)
Practice makes connection—mock dates are a safe space to refine skills, overcome anxiety, and learn what really builds chemistry.
Jennie Agin, founder of Storyfull Matchmaking, helps smart, soulful professionals find meaningful, authentic connections beyond surface-level dating. Combining her background in science education with deep intuition, she guides thoughtful and emotionally intelligent singles—especially those who feel shy, sensitive, or overwhelmed by modern dating “rules.” Through Storyfull, she helps clients bring clarity, confidence, and intention to their love lives, crafting relationships that are both fulfilling and growth-oriented.
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What does Matchmaker May Do?
You know how high-net-worth men are accomplished in theircareers but too busy to date? They value time more than money, yet struggle tofind meaningful connection. What I do is learn who they want to attract, screenthe women for them, and make the introductions—so instead of wasting time, theymeet the right woman and fall in love.
May Bugenhagen is a professional matchmaker, dating coach, and founder of TwoAsian Matchmakers, a boutique agency helping successful menfind meaningful relationships with Asian partners since 2009.
Known for her warm, curious nature and love of love, May blends intuitionwith strategy to guide high-achieving singles toward genuine connection. Amember of the Matchmakers Alliance and GlobalLove Institute, she’s a respected voice in the industry and amentor to rising matchmakers.
Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan,Los Angeles Magazine, Thrillist,and the Huffington Post.