Ask a Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the “Ask a Matchmaker” podcast, Matchmaker Maria sits down with Amalia Kalogridakis, the newly appointed CEO of Agape Escapes, to delve into the profound impact of finding and connecting with like-minded individuals. Broadcasting from a cozy setting in Greece, they explore Amalia’s personal journey of navigating major life transitions, including her separation and divorce after a 14-year relationship, and how finding new purpose and hope through travel helped her reset and rediscover herself.
Amalia shares how her involvement with Agape Escapes, a travel company born from Maria’s match-making company, provided her with a supportive community that encouraged her to embrace new adventures. They discuss the importance of having a network that uplifts and empowers you, especially during times of change. Reflecting on their experiences with Agave Escapes, they highlight how these curated travel experiences have helped many women build lasting friendships and supportive networks.
The episode also offers a rich tapestry of stories and advice on the unique aspects of Greek culture, including the Greek work schedule, the cultural practice of siesta, and the vibrant pace of life that defines this beautiful country. Amalia, who has been living in Greece for over 17 years, provides insights on adapting to Greek culture, including the challenges and joys of adjusting to a new way of life. They discuss the recent changes in Greek labor laws, the concept of the six-day workweek, and how these shifts impact everyday life, as well as the dynamics of dating and relationships in Greece, where class systems and social circles play a significant role.
Additionally, this episode is packed with practical travel tips and cultural insights for anyone planning a trip to Greece. Amalia offers her insider knowledge on the best places to visit, how to blend in with the locals, and the must-try foods and activities, ensuring an enriching and authentic travel experience. Whether you’re traveling solo, looking to expand your social circle, or curious about embracing life the Greek way, this episode highlights the importance of community in enriching your life and provides valuable information to help you make the most of your Greek adventure.
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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Join Matchmaker Maria in this engaging episode of the “Ask the Matchmaker Hotline,” recorded from the comfort of her home. Maria shares the whirlwind of her current life, from finalizing her book manuscript to preparing for an extended stay in Greece. Alongside special guest and fellow matchmaker, Louie Felix, they dive into the intricacies of dating assessments and the art of matchmaking.
Louie, the Chief Operating Officer at Agape Match, brings his extensive experience to the table, discussing the evolution and significance of dating assessment calls. The episode explores the impact of personalized advice on dating success, highlighting heartwarming stories of clients finding love soon after their assessments.
The conversation takes a deeper turn as Maria and Louis discuss the latest news from Japan about government-sponsored dating apps, reflecting on cultural differences and the challenges of modern dating. They also address common dating dilemmas, such as setting boundaries and navigating the pressures of societal expectations.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the world of matchmaking, the importance of clear communication in relationships, and practical tips for improving their dating profiles. Whether you’re single and searching or just curious about the matchmaking process, this episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes, professional advice, and thoughtful commentary on the evolving landscape of love and relationships.
Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, learning, and a touch of wanderlust as Maria prepares to bring the podcast to Greece, promising exciting future episodes from the picturesque backdrop of her summer retreat.
Want to book a sess with Louie? https://calendly.com/felix-louie and follow him on IG @louiefelix
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this episode of the “Ask a Matchmaker” podcast, Matchmaker Maria is joined by dating coach and author Lily Womble to celebrate the release of her new book, “Thank You, More Please.” They dive into the core principles of feminist dating, discussing how traditional dating advice often fails women by perpetuating patriarchal norms. Lily shares insights on her 12-Date Rule method, designed to shift focus from physical to emotional compatibility, and offers practical steps for a dating detox to help reset your approach to finding love. They also explore the importance of agency and self-compassion in dating, and discuss strategies for meeting emotionally secure partners. Whether you’re hitting the patios this season or navigating online dating, this episode provides valuable tips to empower your love life. Tune in to learn how to stand in your power and find meaningful connections on your own terms.
Lily Womble is the Founder and CEO of DateBrazen, whose mission is to help badass, feminist humans build joyful, fulfilling, and confident-as-hell dating lives that lead to extraordinary love. 
 
In 2015, she moved to NYC to try a new career in musical theatre.During that time she worked various side hustle jobs and on a whim took another as a matchmaker (because if anything it would make for a good story). Turns out she wasvery good at it! During her matchmaking days, she set up 399 dates and became the 3rd most successful matchmaker out of 160 around the country. In setting up all these dates, she realized that dating is a microcosm of our overall wellbeing and working with women on their love lives really fit into her heart’s purpose.
LINKS: 
https://www.datebrazen.com/ (https://www.datebrazen.com/)
https://www.datebrazen.com/book (https://www.datebrazen.com/book)
https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen (https://www.tiktok.com/@datebrazen)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-date-brazen-podcast/id1498856353)
https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen (https://www.instagram.com/datebrazen)
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this heartfelt episode of the Ask a Matchmaker podcast, host Matchmaker Maria sits down with Katie Brandt, a dedicated caregiving advocate. Katie shares her deeply personal journey of balancing marriage, motherhood, and the immense responsibilities of caregiving for her husband diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 29 and later her father with Alzheimer's. Together, they discuss the emotional, physical, and financial challenges caregivers face, the impact on dating and relationships, and the importance of finding community support. Whether you're a caregiver or someone navigating the dating world while caring for a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in for a candid conversation about love, loss, and resilience.
Connect with Katie at www.KatieBrandt.org and learn more about services provided through her consulting company, Katie Brandt Advocacy. Interested in learning more about FTD? Go to the Mass General Hospital Frontotemporal Disorders Unit or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). 
There are many resources available at low or no-cost to help build connections, skills and support along the journey of living life as a caregiver. As you begin your role as a caregiver, consider reading about what to expect by going to the Rosalynn Carter Institute, the National Alliance for Caregiving or AARP. Find a certified elder law attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and find out if there is any legal or financial planning that you can do to ensure you are able to support your loved ones through every stage of care. Did you know that the Alzheimer's Association provides support for people living with all types of dementia? They have a Helpline that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 800.272.3900  to receive free emotional support, education and connections with local resources for loved ones living with dementia. Download the free Roon app and have access to experts (including Katie!) in the palm of your hand that can provide valuable information about caregiving for loved ones with a variety of medical conditions. Caring for a veteran? Go to the Veteran Administration to find out about medical care, services and equipment available for veterans. Need services to help care for someone at home? Go to www.eldercare.acl.gov and put your zip code into the Eldercare Locator to discover services and supports in your local community.
 
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Chrissy Rutherford to the show! Together, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships. We'll kick things off with a lively debate on a classic dating dilemma: who should foot the bill on a date? From there, we'll unpack the dos and don’ts of bridesmaid etiquette, offering our insights on how to handle the common challenges and expectations that come with the role. Plus, we're spicing things up with some hilariously entertaining questions submitted by our listeners through our hotline. Don’t miss this fun, candid, and informative discussion full of tips, tales, and a good dose of laughter. Tune in to gain some fresh perspectives on these intriguing social customs!
Chrissy Rutherford is a fashion and social media expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Most notably, she worked as an editor at Harper’s Bazaar.com for almost 9 years, where she spearheaded the magazine’s Instagram account (garnering over 4 million followers and a 2019 ASME nomination), along with writing fashion and celebrity stories, styling, producing, TV appearances, and hosting their Youtube series “Heel Hunters.”
Now, she is a creative entrepreneur who has created content with coveted brands like J.Crew, Caudalie, JW Marriott Hotels, Net-a-Porter, DeBeers, Supergoop, Reformation, Theory, American Express, Samsonite, and many others. She is the founder of the FWD JOY (Forward Joy) newsletter, which is dedicated to the journey of self-discovery, self-care, and self-investment. She writes personal essays about her life alongside interviews with people she admires ranging from astrology to dating to overcoming addiction. Her mental health advocacy also led her to host two seasons of Maybelline’s mental health podcast, “I’m Fine, You?” where she interviewed mental health experts, influencers, and celebrities to help destigmatize anxiety and depression. In 2020, she co-founded the DEI consultancy 2BG Consulting with fellow editor Danielle Prescod to help fashion and beauty brands implement anti-racist strategies in their brand communication
LINKS:
https://chrissyrutherford.com/
nstagram.com/chrissyford/ @chrissyford
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrissyford?lang=en
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/author/1644/chrissy-rutherford/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-rutherford/
Maybelline podcast: I’m fine, you? Hosted by Chrissy Rutherford
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-fine-you/id1631179306
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
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🎙️ In this week's episode of Ask A Matchmaker, join me and my sister, Matchmaker Chrisoula, as we dive into some thrilling personal news—I've just bought my first home! 🏡 We're excited to share all the details about the journey and what this new chapter means for me. Plus, we're taking your Hotline questions live! Don't miss out on this heartfelt and celebratory episode!
 
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💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
 
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
 
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: realmatchmakermaria
 
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: matchmakermaria
 
💖Agape Match Instagram: agapematch
 
💖Agame Match Facebook: AgapeMatch
 
💖Agape Match Twitter: AgapeMatch
 
 
ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
 
#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast