Finding Love After 50: What a Professional Matchmaker Wants You to Know

Using a Matchmaker to Find Love After 50 Guest: Leora Hoffman, Founder of Love by Leora Leora Hoffman has been making professional matches since 1989, helping singles in the Washington DC area find genuine, lasting love through thoughtful, personalized introductions. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what matchmaking actually looks like, what makes people ready for a real relationship, and why it is never too late to find the right person. In this episode, we talk about: How Leora pivoted from federal attorney to professional matchmaker after a single introduction changed two people's lives The three types of chemistry (positive, negative, and neutral) and why she recommends meeting someone twice before deciding How to distinguish your real non-negotiables from criteria that are actually flexible Why self-awareness and emotional wisdom are the strongest predictors of relationship success The self-limiting beliefs that hold women over 50 back from pursuing love, and how to move past them Why working with a matchmaker is an investment in your happiness, not a sign of defeat About Leora Hoffman: Leora Hoffman is the founder of Love by Leora, a matchmaking company she launched in 1989 after pivoting from a career as a federal attorney. She specializes in thoughtful, discreet introductions for professional singles in the Washington DC area, with a focus on the 50-plus demographic. She is the co-author of Catch Me A Catch: Chronicles of a Modern Day Matchmaker (affiliate link). Connect with Leora Hoffman: Website: https://leorahoffman.com Website: https://lovebyLeora.com Email: [email protected] Book: Catch Me A Catch: Chronicles of a Modern Day Matchmaker*  Listen on: Podcast page: https://www.slant2plants.com/podcasts/sexy-in-your-60s Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-in-your-60s/id1855753795 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cE66aZ3FKrisz1VuUTSp2 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bf3c726-bcc4-41a5-a674-cb3b8dcfecdf/sexy-in-your-60s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sG5q0V95PJnkQaQ5nFG4U2WY0uFkbxS Read the blog post: https://www.slant2plants.com/blog Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sG5q0V95PJnkQaQ5nFG4U2WY0uFkbxS Connect with Dvora / slant2plants: Website: https://www.slant2plants.com Blog: https://www.slant2plants.com/blog Instagram: @slant2plants Sexy in Your 60s Coaching Experience: https://www.slant2plants.com/podcasts/sexy-in-your-60s   *(affiliate link - I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you)