What makes an intelligent, accomplished woman fall for someone she’s never met—and lose over $1 million in a romance scam?

In this profoundly moving episode, Debby Montgomery Johnson—former Air Force officer, businesswoman, and now scam prevention advocate—opens up about how she was groomed for two years by a man who knew exactly what to say to a grieving widow. But this story doesn’t end in heartbreak—it ends in healing, purpose, and a surprising twist: Debby found love again through a matchmaker.

Now known as The Woman Behind the Smile, Debby shares the emotional, financial, and psychological toll of online fraud and how she turned her pain into advocacy to help protect others from romance scams.

This episode is a must-listen for matchmakers, daters, and relationship professionals who want to understand the real risks of online dating and the importance of ethical matchmaking.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• TheWomanBehindTheSmile.com
• AnyScam.com
• Debby on LinkedIn

💡 Want to Make a Difference in Love Lives?

Become a matchmaker and help ethically change lives.

👉 Contact Arlene Washburn or visit LoveProMastermind.com to get started.

In this episode, Arlene Washburn is joined by marketing strategist Cat Orsini, creator of the Firework Experience, for a powerful conversation on how matchmakers and service-based professionals can attract clients without the chase.

From CRM automation to relationship-based marketing, Cat reveals how to transform your network into a high-converting visibility machine — all while staying true to your values. You’ll hear why authenticity outperforms algorithms, the most significant mistakes service providers make when trying to get leads, and how naming conventions can actually elevate your brand authority.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to reverse the chase and have your dream clients asking to work with you.

👉 Resources mentioned:

🔗 VisibilityMixer.com

Contact Cat Orsini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catorsini/

🎯 Love What You Heard? Here’s What’s Next:

👉 Ready to grow your matchmaking business or explore becoming a matchmaker?

Grab our free training: https://LoveProMastermind.com

❤️ Looking for love?

Join our private database to be considered for matches with VIP clients. https://wwrnetwork.com/daters

🤝 Want to partner with us or refer clients?

Learn how to earn as an affiliate or become a matchmaker: https://ref.lovepromastermind.com/program

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In this episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn welcomes Susanne Blohm, a Life Design and Manifestation Coach who made a bold leap from the classroom to the coaching world. Susanne shares how matchmakers and dating professionals can guide clients through transformational shifts in self-worth, clarity of vision, and alignment with their desires.

Arlene and Susanne explore how worthiness is often the hidden obstacle keeping clients from finding love—and how vision boards, mindset awareness, and vibrational alignment aren't just “woo,” but powerful tools rooted in neuroscience and self-leadership.

Whether you're a matchmaker, coach, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of how internal beliefs shape external results, this episode will inspire and equip you with fresh strategies to support client transformation.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Free Manifestation Tool: Manifestation Framework

👩‍💼 Connect with Susanne Blohm:

• Instagram: @susannemblohm
• Facebook: Susanne M. Blohm
• Coaching Profile: Noomii

🎯 Love What You Heard? Here’s What’s Next:

👉 Ready to grow your matchmaking business or explore becoming a matchmaker?

Grab our free training: https://LoveProMastermind.com

❤️ Looking for love?

Join our private database to be considered for matches with VIP clients. https://wwrnetwork.com/daters

🤝 Want to partner with us or refer clients?

Learn how to earn as an affiliate or become a matchmaker: https://ref.lovepromastermind.com/program

🎙️ Subscribe to the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast and leave a review so more people can find us!

In this heartfelt episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn welcomes Jennifer Urezzio, founder of Soul Language, for a transformative conversation on how spiritual alignment shapes every part of our personal and professional lives. Jennifer shares how understanding your soul language helps clarify your mission, attracts aligned clients, and leads with integrity and purpose.

They explore the differences between intuition and fear, how to stop outsourcing your power, and the importance of spiritual discernment, especially in service-based businesses such as matchmaking, coaching, and healing. If you’re ready to deepen your connection to your work and yourself, this episode is your permission slip to lead with soul.

✨ Topics Covered:

• What is Soul Language, and how does it impact your business
• How to stop outsourcing your inner knowing
• Spiritual alignment vs. emotional reaction
• Attracting aligned clients through energetic clarity
• Using discernment when offering intuitive guidance
• Why matchmakers and coaches must protect their energy

Connect with Jennifer Urezzio

🔗 Website: www.soullanguage.us

Connect with Arlene Washburn

🔗 Website: IMCBoard.org

LoveProMastermind.com

WRNetwork.com

🔑 Keywords:

Jennifer Urezzio, Soul Language, intuition in business, spiritual leadership, client alignment, energetic discernment, high-vibration business, spiritual entrepreneur, feminine leadership, matchmaking industry, conscious coaching, authentic branding, Arlene Washburn, Matchmaker Mentor Podcast

In this episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn sits down with Steve Ramona, podcast host and business connector extraordinaire, to uncover the secret sauce behind building a purpose-driven business: service over selling.

Steve shares how leading with value—not ego—creates powerful ripple effects in relationships, business, and even matchmaking. Whether you're a seasoned matchmaker or building your business from scratch, this conversation is packed with inspiration on building a reputation through giving, becoming unforgettable in a noisy world, and why collaboration always beats competition.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• How Steve built a network of trust and referrals by serving first
• Tips for finding your “why” and aligning it with your brand
• Why the best connectors don’t keep score—and what that means for your business growth
• How podcasting and personal storytelling can skyrocket your credibility

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to build a magnetic brand rooted in generosity, authenticity, and connection.

📬 Connect with Steve Ramona

• Website: https://steveramona.com
• Podcast: Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steveramona

💼 Connect with Arlene Washburn

• Website: https://lovepromastermind.com
• Host of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arlenewashburn

In this insightful episode of The Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, host Arlene Washburn interviews the brilliant Naheed Oberfeld, a mindset maven, certified EFT tapping practitioner, and former finance professional turned transformation coach.

Naheed shares her journey from a traditional corporate path to becoming a guide for those ready to break free from victim mentality and create empowered lives. She explains why mindset work is the missing link in most personal development efforts and how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) can help release deep-rooted blocks that hold us back, especially in relationship-oriented businesses like matchmaking.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What mindset coaching is (and how it differs from therapy or traditional coaching)
• How unhealed trauma and limiting beliefs affect your business and your clients
• Why EFT tapping is a powerful tool for matchmakers and entrepreneurs alike
• How to shift from burnout and perfectionism into confidence and clarity

This episode is a must-listen for matchmakers, coaches, and anyone in the love industry who wants to level up personally and professionally.

👉 Connect with Naheed Oberfeld: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naheedoberfeld/ https://www.facebook.com/Oberfeld.Coaching https://www.instagram.com/oberfeld_coaching/

Download Naheed's Free Resource: https://oberfeldcoaching.com/moving-beyond-mental-processing-to-emotional-release/

👉 Connect with Arlene Washburn

International Matchmaking Compliance Board

Love Pro Mastermind Academy

Worldwide Referral Network

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlenewashburn/

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow matchmaker or entrepreneur who needs a mindset reset.

Discover the truth about straight male cross-dressers and the unique journey they navigate in finding love and self-acceptance. In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn sits down with Maria Elena, affectionately known as "The Cross-dresser’s Fairy Godmother," to discuss the realities of this misunderstood group. Learn how these individuals balance masculinity with their desire to connect with their feminine side, the misconceptions they face, and why many live in secrecy.

Maria Elena shares her insights on how straight male cross-dressers can embrace their true selves and find partners who love them for who they are. From breaking societal constructs to fostering deeper emotional connections, this conversation sheds light on the importance of acceptance and understanding and the transformative role of matchmaking. Whether you are curious about this topic or looking to challenge societal norms, this must-watch discussion celebrates individuality and love.

Join the conversation and help create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Don't miss this inspiring and eye-opening episode!

#crossdresser #crossdressingstories #crossdress #genderdysphoria #caughtcrossdressing #crossdresser #crossdressingstories #crossdress #crossdressingtips #crossdressinginpublic

CHAPTERS

00:00 - What is a Cross-Dresser

09:22 - Myths about Cross-Dressers

13:16 - Women Accepting Cross-Dressers

17:40 - Meet Maria Elena

20:54 - How Cross-Dressers Meet Women

22:14 - Coming Out as a Cross-Dresser

23:50 - Matchmaking for Cross-Dressers

42:33 - Love Pro Mastermind Academy

43:41 - OUTRO

Contact Maria Elena:

https://mariaelenaonline.com/

https://madammariasspace.com/freeguide

 / mariaelenapamies  

Contact Arlene Washburn:

https://LoveProMastermind.com

 / arlenewashburn  

Join host Arlene Washburn for an enlightening discussion with Melissa Nanavati, a relationship architect and high-performance relationship coach, on the latest episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast. This episode dives deep into the science and strategies behind successful relationships, particularly for high achievers who face unique challenges in their personal lives despite career success.

Episode Highlights:

• [01:43] Introduction to Melissa Nanavati, who shares her unique approach as a "relationship architect," utilizing frameworks and scientific insights to enhance dating and relationships.
• [02:20 - 03:46] Melissa discusses how her personal struggles with dating led her to blend scientific research with relationship coaching, focusing on the role of hormones and biology.
• [05:26 - 06:59] Importance of scientific research in understanding relationship dynamics, with insights from the Gottman Institute.
• [11:01 - 12:50] A pivotal experience at a meditation retreat plays a crucial role in Melissa's personal life, leading to meeting her future husband.
• [16:43] Melissa suggests a powerful first-date question to uncover deeper values and priorities.
• [18:44 - 22:12] Misinformation in dating advice, the significance of goal alignment in relationships, and strategies for healthy conflict resolution.
• [26:08 - 28:09] Overcoming the fear of rejection and the importance of courage in initiating relationships and addressing issues early on.
• [30:09 - 32:15] Online dating tips for high achievers, emphasizing the clarity of values to attract compatible matches.
• [35:45 - 37:40] Advice for expanding social circles and building genuine connections beyond superficial attraction.
• [39:41 - 43:31] Discussion on the core relationship virtues: Courage, Curiosity, Play, and Presence, essential for long-term engagement and fulfillment.
• [47:39 - 51:11] The role of visioning and manifestation in achieving relationship goals is supported by scientific research.
• [53:08 - 56:50] Melissa and her husband offer VIP coaching days, and online courses focused on mindset and relationships for high achievers.
• [58:36 - 1:00:37] Closing thoughts and free resources, including a guide on five relationship killers for high performers.

Melissa's expertise provides a fresh perspective on building and maintaining relationships through a blend of science and practical strategies, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their personal connections.

Connect with Melissa Nanavati:

• Visit her website at https://www.melissananavati.com/ for more information on coaching and resources.
• Connect with Melissa on social media: https://www.instagram.com/melissananavati/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissananavati/

Connect with Arlene Washburn:

• Learn more about Arlene and her matchmaking mentorship and certification programs at Love Pro Mastermind.
• Connect with Arlene on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lovepromastermind & https://www.instagram.com/arlenewashburn/

Remember to share this episode and review the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast. Together, let's continue to build connections and change lives. Stay inspired and keep matching until our next enlightening session.

Tune into this insightful episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, where host Arlene Washburn speaks with guest Debra Angilletta, a former Wall Street professional turned Cash Flow Strategist For High-Performance Leaders. Deborah shares her journey from the corporate finance world to mentoring entrepreneurs. She discusses the crucial elements of financial discipline through her Profit Powerhouse Blueprint, inspired by the Profit First approach.

This episode is packed with valuable lessons on financial management, marketing strategies, and the importance of a sales mindset for entrepreneurs, particularly those in the matchmaking industry. Deborah and Arlene explore common financial pitfalls, such as overspending on unnecessary subscriptions, and the benefits of alternative revenue streams like hosting events and offering coaching services. They also discuss leveraging AI for business efficiency without losing the human touch essential in matchmaking.

Key Highlights:

• Transitioning from corporate careers to entrepreneurship with calculated risks.
• Tackling cash flow challenges in matchmaking businesses through disciplined budgeting and financial planning.
• Shifting the sales mindset from pushy to solution-focused, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction.
• Exploring alternative revenue streams to maintain steady income during slow periods in the matchmaking industry.
• Embracing AI as a tool for automation and efficiency to support business operations, not as a threat to human jobs.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an experienced business owner in the matchmaking field, this episode offers robust advice on navigating the complexities of business with a strong focus on financial health and innovative growth strategies.

Contact Debra Angilleta:

nextlevelceo.biz https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraangilletta/

Contact Arlene Washburn:

LoveProMastermind.com

🎧 In this episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn explores the transformative power of social media with PK Creedon. PK, a renowned content creator and social media strategist, shares invaluable insights on using these platforms to enhance business growth and professional relationships. Whether you're a matchmaker, an entrepreneur, or anyone looking to boost your online presence, this episode is packed with actionable tips!

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• Strategies for using social media to expand your business.
• Tips for creating content that genuinely engages and converts.
• How to authentically connect with your audience online.

🔗 Connect with PK Creedon:

• Visit PK's website: pkcreedon.com
• Connect on LinkedIn: PK Creedon

👉 Subscribe for more insights and expert advice on business growth and matchmaking.

Follow Us:

• Websites: lovepromastermind.com & WWRNetwork.com
• Social Media: @ArleneWashburn & @MatchmakerMentor

✨ Whether you’re refining your matchmaking skills or elevating your business acumen, stay tuned for more episodes that guide you to success!

📌 Tags: #SocialMediaStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ContentCreation #Matchmaking #ProfessionalNetworking #DigitalMarketingTips #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcasts