What happens when a Hollywood matchmaker’s own love story begins with her client? In this episode, host Dara Levan sits down with Jaydi Samuels Kuba, a matchmaker, dating coach, and author of Your Last First Date. Jaydi shares the surprising story of how she met her husband—after setting him up with other women—and why throwing away the superficial checklist was key to their success. She pulls back the curtain on the high-end matchmaking industry, revealing why expensive guarantees often come with hidden risks. Jaydi also opens up about her personal journey through IVF, the vital statistics that changed her course, and how that experience deepened her empathy as a coach. If you’re tired of swiping and ready for a real connection, this conversation about wants versus needs is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Meeting her husband (a former client) 5:40 - Deal breakers vs. preferences 9:10 - Starting the business & early days 17:45 - Affordable matchmaking & industry ethics 22:25 - Vetting clients & confidentiality 25:44 - Men, women & superficial wants 29:42 - Connecting matchmaking with infertility 32:38 - The CDC data that changed her IVF journey 38:32 - How IVF informed her matchmaking 40:09 - Age ranges & diverse client demographics 43:14 - The link between writing and matchmaking 46:30 - Where to find Jaydi 47:07 - Outro RESOURCES: Website: ljmatchmaking.com Book: Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker Podcast: Match Made in Hollywood (with her husband) Social Media: @MatchMadeInHollywood Fertility Resource: SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology) – Website to check clinic success rates. Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story: •    https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/ •    Website: daralevan.com

Matchmaker Secrets: Finding Love When You Least Expect It | Jaydi Samuels Kuba

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