Best The Matchmaking DUO Podcasts (2024)

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How a Gourmet Coffee Roaster Became a Bourbon and Tequila Big Deal 21:49

7d ago21:49

21:49

The music business, training as a chef, competing on a cooking show, opening a coffee roasting business and balancing that with being a spirit guide… Wayne Cafariella’s career has been an impressive cocktail of experiences! The man behind @drinkwithwayne first began creating content for his coffee business but later became a fully-fledged spirit gu…

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Somm Vivant: How a Musical Theater Career Turned Into a Global Wine Phenomenon 32:31

15d ago32:31

32:31

From musical theatre to the world of wine, Amanda McCrossin took a major pivot in her career after finding her calling in the wine industry. Eager to learn as much about wine as possible, she trained as a sommelier before embarking on her content creation journey. Making Wine Content Relatable and Educational In this episode of The Spirit Guides, h…

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Tequila Matchmaker: How a Photojournalist Changed the Tequila World Forever 30:28

18d ago30:28

30:28

How did a photojournalist make waves in the tequila world? What started as a simple love for tequila has become a highly influential business that has probably changed the tequila world forever. Find Your Perfect Tequila Match with Tequila Matchmaker In this episode of The Spirit Guides, host Tequila Jay Baer sits down with Grover Sanschagrin, the …

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How an Engineer Became the Top Whiskey Sherpa for Newbies 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

Chris Chapanar, aka Whiskey Noobs, is an engineer by day but a busy spirit guide by night. He launched his side hustle early on in his career after developing a love for whiskey and a desire to learn as much about it as possible. He poured that knowledge into a podcast, Whiskey Noobs, before branching out into short-form video content across Instag…

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How a Restaurant Server Became the Top Guide to Inexpensive Wine Online 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

Sippers, we step away from the world of spirits in this episode to speak with Lucia Palm, creator of the lucialoveswine brand across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We hear how Lucia moved from culinary school to a career in the restaurant business as a trained sommelier, to create content for fellow wine lovers. From Certified Wine Pro to Content …

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How This Appliances Sales Manager Became a Leading Whiskey Influencer 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

Whiskey connoisseurs, this one’s for you! Whiskey enthusiasts were the original pioneers of the spirit guide industry, and the community is still thriving and learning from content creators and educators like Ryan Mills, aka ThatOneDudeRyan. He joins The Spirit Guides for a deep dive into his passion-turned-business in whiskey content creation. Fin…

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How Johnny Drinks Became the Internet's Favorite Father/Son Duo 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

From randomly filming how to make a Manhattan cocktail to becoming two of the most popular spirit influencers in the world, this episode of The Spirit Guides features the father and son duo, Johnny Drinks… From a Smoked Manhattan to Overnight Spirit Guides In the time it takes to age a single bottle of extra Añejo tequila, John Rondi and his son Jo…

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How This REALTOR became a huge tequila influencer 31:42

4M ago31:42

31:42

How does a successful realtor make a 180-degree career pivot to becoming a tequila entrepreneur? Joining this episode of The Spirit Guides is Rob Gerard of The Tequila Collective (@The_TequilaCollective) to share his unique story. From Posting Photos to Growing an Online Tequila Empire Like most spirit influencers and content creators, Rob had no i…

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How This Comedian Became the Leading Expert on Hard Seltzers 32:05

4M ago32:05

32:05

How did a comedy writer go from one video on White Claw to becoming the leading expert on hard seltzers, racking up millions of fans, a merch line, and a podcast? We hear Loryn Powell’s story in this episode of The Spirit Guides… From Seltzer Fan to “Seltzpert” It may have started as a pandemic lockdown experiment to pass the time, but Loryn Powell…

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How a Hospital Executive Became the #1 Voice in Tequila Podcasting 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

Between a busy day job, a tequila podcast, tasting events, trips to Mexico, and a family, how did Doug Price become the number one voice in tequila podcasting? We hear about it all in this episode of The Spirit Guides. An “Accidental Influencer” Turned Tequila Guru With a passion for tequila and a background in live events, Doug Price began his spi…

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Introducing The Spirit Guides 6:38

4M ago6:38

6:38

The Spirit Guides takes you behind the scenes of the spirits industry, revealing the unexpected journeys of ordinary people who became extraordinary influencers and entrepreneurs. From whiskey wizards to rum rebels, bourbon buffs to tequila teachers, this show uncovers how these passionate individuals ended up teaching the world about booze, cockta…

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Season 2 Ep54-When It Goes Down In The DM 30:24

6y ago30:24

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Season 2 Ep:53- Your Date Ready Check List 30:24

6y ago30:24

30:24

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Season2:Ep:52-How To Prepare For Your Husband? 29:47

6y ago29:47

29:47

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Season2: Ep:52-Would You Date Your Friends EX? 31:53

6y ago31:53

31:53

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Season2:What Type Of Single Lady Are You? 30:40

6y ago30:40

30:40

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Season 2:Ep:49-How to Develop an Emotional Attraction and Steer Clear of Being a Sex Buddy 28:00

6y ago28:00

28:00

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Season 2: Ep 48-How To Lose A Guy In 10 Minutes! 30:39

6y ago30:39

30:39

Are you one of the many women that cannot make it past the first date? Wonder why he's ghosting? In today's episode The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore take the opposite approach and share what NOT to do. Based on the popular movie, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, they share some of the top ways to turn a guy off, and fast. Tune in to…

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Season2 Ep:47-The Art Of Failing Forward 27:21

6y ago27:21

27:21

Did you know that failure is an art? It's a journey where things don't go according to the original plan but you still weave your way into something beautiful with all the knowledge and experience you've learned along the way. So often when we fail, we get discouraged and just stop dead in our tracks with feelings of defeat instead of moving on to …

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Season2 Episode:46 "Is Cuffing Season Real? 28:07

6y ago28:07

28:07

So the summer has gone and with many climates cooling down substantially, it's now time to buckle down and get back into the swing of the normal routine. Let's not forget the holiday season approaching where many are focused more on family, friends, and togetherness. As people are settling in we approach what's called "Cuffing season" and it's desc…

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The LovHER Show w/The DUO-Season 2 Opener! 30:31

6y ago30:31

30:31

Hey LovHERS!! Yes, finally Season 2 is here! We've missed you! Let's catch up. Hear what we've been up to for the last several months and what to expect in season 2! Grab a beverage and tune in! The Matchmaking DUO Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore

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Ep:44-How Do We Support The Leslie Jones' Of The World? 28:40

6+ y ago28:40

28:40

In today's episode we discuss the now viral Twitter post from Comedienne, Actress, and all around Sis in our head, Leslie Jones where she mentions that she's at the gym working out but wonders if it's all for nothing because no one will notice. She talks about her fear of dying alone. Many would look at her life and think she has everything but as …

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Ep:43-Guest Speaker Cameka Smith, BOSS Network 33:36

6+ y ago33:36

33:36

In today's episode, we are thrilled to have guest LovHER Cameka Smith, Owner and Founder of the nationally acclaimed BOSS Network. Who better to discuss the age old question of how can we find balance between being a Boss and having a fulfilling personal life than someone who is a Boss and surrounded by Boss women every single day? As women we ofte…

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Ep:42-Do You Know Your Worth? 30:56

6+ y ago30:56

30:56

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Ep:41-Goal Setting And Sticking To it! 32:39

6+ y ago32:39

32:39

We often hear the words, "New Year, New You!" and at the turn of the year, we take a moment to think about what we accomplished and what we want to do differently. As Life Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, our focus is usually geared toward setting goals for our client's personal lives. Work and Career is relatively good, even if it's not exact…

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Ep:40-Guest Speaker Mikki Taylor! Author, Speaker, Editor-at-Large Essence magazine 32:39

6+ y ago32:39

32:39

As Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, we've been fortunate enough for the last 3 1/2 years to write for Essence.com and one person we've always admired as part of the Essence family is the incomparable Mikki Taylor. She's fierce, she's fabulous, and always shows up with her infectious smile and humble spirit. Not to mention, as form…

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Survival For Singles During The Holidays 48:32

6+ y ago48:32

48:32

So you're single and the holidays are coming? No reason to sulk. Here are 10 ways to help you not only get through but the enjoy the fun along the way! @thematchmakingduo

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Ep:38-Guest Speaker Melissa J. Nixon-Fuel Your Faith! 48:35

7y ago48:35

48:35

Melissa J. Nixon is am Auther, Executive Leadership Coach, and Trainer! She is passionate about helping women experience joy because she desperately fought for it in her own life. She always seemed to be on an emotional roller coaster after suffering from traumatic loss, continuously battling her weight, and feeling disconnected from her purpose. A…

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Ep:37-How To Create New Holiday Traditions With Your Man 25:52

7y ago25:52

25:52

“You must create memories in order to be remembered.” When we coach our clients we quote this hundreds of times. Making memories strengthens the bonds between you and those you love. You should blend old and new traditions to create your own holiday love legacy. Need some inspiration? These nine ideas will get you started.…

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Ep:36- Guest Speaker, Dorinda Walker-Her Story Of Childhood Tragedies To Triumph! 31:04

7y ago31:04

31:04

Dorinda Walker is an Inspirational Warrior, Survivor and Multicultural Marketer, who holds the title of Vice President within Prudential Financial, Inc. Rising above her childhood difficulties, Dorinda Walker has based her career on expanding new business opportunities and financial education among diverse markets. She focuses her efforts on import…

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Ep:35-9 Topics You Must Avoid On A First Date 21:57

7y ago21:57

21:57

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Ep: 34-Love Goals 32:12

7y ago32:12

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Ep:33- Part 2, Authentic Connections 33:34

7y ago33:34

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Ep: 32-Who's In Your Friend Circle? 32:20

7y ago32:20

32:20

Have you noticed that the longer you live and experience life and the more you expand your horizons in your career, worldview, and just striving to reach your goals relationships with friends start to shift? What are some things to look out for to determine who should stay and who should be removed from your life? Or do you just let everyone stay c…

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Ep:31-Can You Change A Man? 30:40

7y ago30:40

30:40

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Ep:30 Single vs. Married (Why The Side Eye?) 29:30

7y ago29:30

29:30

Guess what? Everyone enters this world as a single human being not in a relationship, not married, or attached. But somewhere along the way, there becomes a perception on both sides that it's uncomfortable in certain social settings for single and marred people to dwell together. As Life and Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, The Ma…

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Ep:29- The Importance Of Showing Up As Your Authentic Self 30:51

7y ago30:51

30:51

In today's episode, The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore discuss how being transparent and authentic is important in all forms of relationships. But how does one go about it without sharing too much or too little? How do you transition from being the leader and the "go-to" person to sharing more personal details about yourself, your …

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Ep:28-How To Get Him To Stop Texting And Start Calling! 30:25

7y ago30:25

30:25

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Ep:27-How NOT to become the Side Chick Ever Again! 31:29

7y ago31:29

31:29

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Ep:26 The importance of being flexible! 27:55

7y ago27:55

27:55

In today's episode, The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore talk about the importance of being flexible. As Certified Life/Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, they noticed over time how the most successful people in love and life have many things in common; one of which is the ability to have an open mind, embrace new opp…

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Ep:25 The Psychology Of A Black Man With Guest Speaker Dr. George James 48:38

7y ago48:38

48:38

In today's episode, The Matchmaking DUO (Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore) explores the psyche of a Black man when it comes to relationships with topics like culture, environment, life's pressures, and family. Guest speaker, psychologist, and friend, Dr. George James helps decipher many of the top questions raised from female clients who yearn to know…

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Ep:24 Girl's Trip (Spoiler) 30:36

7y ago30:36

30:36

Have you seen the new blockbuster movie ,"Girls Trip" yet? Our hosts, The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore did and boy was it hilarious. There were so many themes that triggered thoughts of what is important in life; from the importance of great friends, having intentional fun, and the list goes on and on. Tune in as Kelli and Tana s…

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Ep:23 Fun Date Ideas 31:25

7y ago31:25

31:25

Hey LovHERS! Whether you're married, dating, or single you should always be armed with a little variety in the types of dates you go on or can suggest. Dinner and a movie is fine but after a while, what else is there? In today's episode, Certified Life and Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, affectionate…

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Ep:22-Are you being Dated or Skated???? 33:59

7y ago33:59

33:59

As Certified Life/Relationship Coaches and owners of one of the most sought after Matchmaking agencies in the country, we are surrounded by single women and men who are looking for love. One of the biggest complaints we hear these days from women is that many men they meet feel they don't have to invest as much time or effort anymore in the dating …

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Ep:21 Myths About Matchmaking 31:16

7y ago31:16

31:16

Hey LovHERS! We were so thrilled to join Essence.com's YesGirl! podcast last week as guests of the show. The topic was, "Why would you choose a matchmaker?" It was so much fun chatting it up with the hosts because we all realized that often people will think they understand what matchmaking is but because it's not commonplace, there are probably so…

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Ep:20- Decoding Guy Talk 31:35

7y ago31:35

31:35

Does it seem like figuring out what a man is thinking in a relationship is super complicated and hard to decipher? Why is that? In today's episode The Matchmaking DUO, Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, uncovers what they've learned on the subject over the years which is that men are really not that difficult to understand at all. They are often direct…

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Ep: 19-Are you making the most of your single season? 30:53

7y ago30:53

30:53

In today's episode, The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore discuss some practical tips to maximize your season of singleness. If you're actively doing things or putting yourself in position to be found, your single season is just that," a season" and it's only a matter of time before you meet someone interesting who you want to pursue …

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Ep:18 Is it Lust or Love with Special Guest Dr. Terri Orbuch "The Love Doctor" 35:38

7y ago35:38

35:38

In today's episode, The Matchmaking DUO's Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore have invited special guest, Dr. Terri Orbuch (PhD), The Love Doctor, in to discuss 4 cues to distinguish between lust and love and she also talks about the science of happy relationships. Dr. Terri is an author, speaker, therapist, and has published over 1000 articles as well a…

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Ep:17 Living In Fear 32:20

7y ago32:20

32:20

As Certified Life/Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, every client we serve is required to begin their journey with some form of personal coaching and one of the biggest hurdles we often have to work on is overcoming fear. Whether it's the fear of believing it's possible to find "the one", the fear of launching into a new approach to…

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Ep:16-Top Complaints We Often Hear Single Black Women 36:49

7+ y ago36:49

36:49

In today's episode The Matchmaking DUO, Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, talks in depth about one of their most popular blogs published on Essence.com. "In this blog we wanted to share some myths and some facts about single Black women and a few of the challenges we hear from them when dating." Tune in as they enter the Love Lane and see if any of th…

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