In this week’s episode of Life Unscripted, I sit down with the brilliant and refreshingly honest Brooke Wise, founder of Wise Matchmaking and a powerhouse with nearly 15 years of experience in the love business. Before becoming a full-time cupid, Brooke spent over a decade in the high-stakes world of finance, from Wall Street to hedge funds. But her true passion? Setting people up and helping them find meaningful, lasting connections.
We get into it all - the biggest misconceptions about matchmaking, Brooke’s no-nonsense approach to love (transparency from day one!!), and the wildest deal breakers she’s come across. We also dive into the state of dating today: situationships, social media’s role in modern loneliness, and why so many people feel more disconnected than ever despite being constantly online.
From background checks to green flags, narcissism to love bombing, and whether “friends with benefits” can actually turn into something more - nothing’s off the table. Plus, Brooke shares her favorite first date spots, the advice everyone needs to hear before diving into the dating pool, and why men seriously need to stop posting inspirational quotes on Instagram.
You’re going to love this one. Tune in and take notes.
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