Mostly Dating

96. TENNESHA WOOD on Matchmaking, Why People Ghost, and a Guide to Healthy Relationships


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Welcome back! This week we are joined by Tennesha Wood, dating coach and founder of The Broom List, matchmaking service dedicated to pairing educated, successful, marriage-minded, black singles. Tennesha has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, InStyle, Refinery29, People, Essence, the Today Show, and more.

This episode is GOLD for anyone who is in the dating world or in a relationship. Tennesha offers the most helpful, tangible advice for how to approach dating as a single person, and how to better your relationship if you are in one.

What we talk about:

  • How to tell someone you aren't interested after a date (or a few dates)
  • Why people ghost (and how to handle it)
  • How she started her matchmaking business
  • How to approach someone in person and how to show that you are interested
  • How to move on after a toxic relationship
  • Dating someone new after a toxic relationship
  • You can find Tennesha on Instagram at @tenneshawood or head to her website to learn more about working with her.

    This week's recommendations:

    Carleigh's rec: BTR Bars 

    Mia's rec: Esther Perel card game Where Should We Begin

    As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

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