🎙️ ELECTRIC PETE — From First Hello… to Real Connection

Some people see passengers. I see people with stories worth sharing.

This is Electric Pete.

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Mitchell, founder of Be Single No More, a Philadelphia-based speed dating company bringing people together in real life since 2018.

We met the way Electric Pete stories often begin — in my Uber — after one of her events. What started as a ride turned into a conversation about connection, loneliness, and why meeting in person still matters more than ever.

Susan has hosted 220+ events, helping thousands connect through structured, face-to-face conversations — no swiping, no distractions, just real human interaction.

🎯 In This Episode:

• What actually happens at a speed dating event (and why it’s less intimidating than you think)
• Why people feel disconnected despite technology
• How structure makes connection easier
• How five-minute conversations can lead to real relationships
• Why you don’t need perfect “checkboxes” to find the right person
• How simply showing up can change everything

This is a conversation about stepping out, being open, and rediscovering how people connect — face to face.

💡 About Susan Mitchell

Susan is the founder of Be Single No More, a Philadelphia-based speed dating and social connection company.

Since 2018, she has:

• Hosted 220+ events
• Created experiences across ages, orientations, and communities
• Built a welcoming, low-pressure environment to meet people

Events include:

• Speed dating (heterosexual, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and more)
• Speed friending
• Events in Center City and King of Prussia

👉 Her mission: Help people meet in real life and build meaningful connections.

❤️ How It Works

• Attend an event and receive a name tag
• 5-minute rotating conversations
• Meet everyone
• Mark who you’re interested in
• Mutual matches are emailed within 24 hours

👉 No pressure. Just real connections.

🧠 Key Takeaways

• Technology connects us — but can also isolate us
• In-person energy and eye contact still matter
• Most people are nervous at first… then relax
• Connection matters more than checklists
• Even without a match, the experience has value

👉 Sometimes the win is just showing up.

🔗 Connect with Be Single No More

Events: https://bsinglenomore.eventbrite.com Instagram / Facebook: Be Single No More Email: [email protected]

🚗 About Electric Pete

I’m Pete — and I drive an electric vehicle.

After 49,000+ rides, I’ve learned one thing:

👉 Every rider has a story.

This podcast is about finding those stories — one ride at a time.

🎧 Follow Electric Pete

YouTube: @ElectricPetePodcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fJD5CeymBUcZrIu6q0faZ?si=HfH1UTOIQ7WYczrgoI5QVg

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