46. From First Hello… to Real Connection

🎙️ ELECTRIC PETE — From First Hello… to Real ConnectionSome 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 technologyHow structure makes connection easierHow five-minute conversations can lead to real relationshipsWhy you don’t need perfect “checkboxes” to find the right personHow simply showing up can change everythingThis is a conversation about stepping out, being open, and rediscovering how people connect — face to face.💡 About Susan MitchellSusan is the founder of Be Single No More, a Philadelphia-based speed dating and social connection company.Since 2018, she has:Hosted 220+ eventsCreated experiences across ages, orientations, and communitiesBuilt a welcoming, low-pressure environment to meet peopleEvents include:Speed dating (heterosexual, LGBTQ+, Jewish, and more)Speed friendingEvents in Center City and King of Prussia👉 Her mission: Help people meet in real life and build meaningful connections.❤️ How It WorksAttend an event and receive a name tag5-minute rotating conversationsMeet everyoneMark who you’re interested inMutual matches are emailed within 24 hours👉 No pressure. Just real connections.🧠 Key TakeawaysTechnology connects us — but can also isolate usIn-person energy and eye contact still matterMost people are nervous at first… then relaxConnection matters more than checklistsEven without a match, the experience has value👉 Sometimes the win is just showing up.🔗 Connect with Be Single No MoreEvents: https://bsinglenomore.eventbrite.com Instagram / Facebook: Be Single No More Email: [email protected]🚗 About Electric PeteI’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 PeteYouTube: @ElectricPetePodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fJD5CeymBUcZrIu6q0faZ?si=HfH1UTOIQ7WYczrgoI5QVg💬 Join the ConversationHave you ever tried speed dating?👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe🎯 Hashtags#ElectricPete #SpeedDating #Philadelphia #DatingAdvice #RealConnection #DatingWithoutApps