Better Love Podcast

Carmelia chats with Leah Bejermi, a single mother of two young girls who recently decided to become a matchmaker through the Matchmaking Academy. She's on a mission to help single mom's struggling with dating in the pandemic while raising kids. Her personal experience dating online, working with a Toronto matchmaker and dating coach inspired her to explore the world of matchmaking to help other mom's like her. Dating after divorce is not easy and Leah openly shares what it's been like to date in a pandemic.

Carmelia Ray chats with her 22 year old daughter Mikayla Mercer, about experiencing her first break up and dating during the pandemic. Mikayla shares her experience about her teen break-up from her 1st serious (high school) relationship and talks about what she learned. She gives advice to other teens and parents about dating and the importance of being open in your communication about dating between parents and kids. Mikayla also shares about the emotional roller coaster of her past and the personal growth she's experienced along the way.

Mikayla is an inspiring creative entrepreneur. She's grown up in a blended household with her mother who's been a matchmaker since the day she was born. Mikayla is the eldest with two younger siblings. Her teen brother who's 16, and her younger sister who's 4 look up to her for advice and support. Mikayla loves art, music, journaling and anything to do with expressing herself on a creative platform.

Carmelia Ray chats with Aviva Reimer, Toronto Matchmaker and Lifestyle Transformation Expert. They discuss the steps to becoming the "Total Package" following a break up. Carmelia and Aviva work closely together and collaborate to find appropriate matches for their clients. They openly share tips about how to date with confidence and focus on entering the dating arena with a positive mindset. Aviva is one of Canada's preeminent authorities on life transformation, relationship building, and matchmaking. She is highly regarded in her effective techniques on Personal Development, Life Coaching, and Fitness. Aviva's personal experiences in life and her successful entrepreneurship endeavors via several leadership capacities have culminated in her unique ability to connect with her clients.

Leanne Townsend is a family law attorney and divorce strategist in Toronto. She is a Partner at the law firm of Brauti Thorning LLP where her practice is focused on family law, domestic violence and victim advocacy. Carmelia chats with LeAnne about divorcing, separating and co-parenting during the pandemic. She opens up about the do's and don't of navigating divorce and separation in the middle of a pandemic, sharing her own perspective and challenges of finding love as a single person.

Leanne is regularly interviewed in the media and has been featured in Lawyer's Daily, Divorce Magazine, Daring Woman Magazine, and she has been a guest expert on a number of radio stations and podcasts on topics including abusive relationships, divorcing a narcissist, co-parenting, and many other family law topics. In addition, she has spoken at a variety of events focused on women empowerment, and she regularly writes her own blog on topics related to family law and women empowerment. She also hosts the Divorcing Well podcast.

Carmelia chats with Amira de Vera her publicist and friend about her pandemic break-up. When her serious boyfriend of 8 years suddenly and surprisingly broke up with her at the height of the pandemic, Amira was absolutely devastated and felt defeated. At 34 years old, Amira shares her story of heart break, her grieving process, her struggles and her triumph over this break-up. Carmelia had the opportunity to coach Amira during the lowest point of her break-up and witness the hard work, self-development and transformation of discovering what she really needs and wants in her love life.

Carmelia Ray has been helping singles find love for almost 30 years. She's the 2020 Best Dating Coach and has interviewed over 65,000+ singles about love, dating and relationships. As a celebrity matchmaker, TV host and online dating expert, Carmelia is the go-to expert for love advice. As one of the most successful matchmakers in North America, each week she will chat with leading industry experts, single entrepreneurs, and the world's most eligible singles to bring you Better Love in all areas of your life. Connect with Carmelia on Instagram @carmeliaray @betterlovepodcast Connect with Carmelia on Facebook Learn more about Carmelia Website