Debra Mansfield on Authentic Connection in the Age of Dating Apps

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, Debra Mansfield, a dating coach and matchmaker with over 20 years of experience, shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she built a career helping people create meaningful relationships. From launching her first business at just 18 years old to evolving her work from image and first-impression coaching into relationship coaching, Debra explains how her passion for human connection ultimately led to the creation of Love & Dating.Debra discusses the realities of modern dating, particularly for people re-entering the dating world after divorce or long-term relationships. She explains why self-awareness, values, and emotional clarity are essential before pursuing a relationship and how authentic connection is often overlooked in today’s swipe-driven dating culture. Debra also shares how she helps clients rebuild confidence, break unhealthy patterns, and approach dating with intention in order to build healthy, lasting partnerships.