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January 7, 2025 35 mins

Kick off 2025 with Matchmaker Maria as she sits down with comedian Tara Cannistraci, host of the Coffee Talk podcast, for an inspiring conversation about love, dating, and embracing new opportunities. Tara shares her journey of singlehood, celebrating her Bronx roots, and finding love in her late 30s during her transformative "Year of Yes."

Maria and Tara explore the ups and downs of dating, the importance of shared cultural values, and how changing your mindset can lead to meaningful relationships. They also open up about stepping outside their comfort zones in dating and the unexpected paths that led them to love.

This episode is packed with wisdom on reclaiming your happiness, gracefully handling rejection, and breaking free from rigid timelines to make space for authentic connections. Together, Maria and Tara tackle a listener's heartfelt letter about rebuilding trust after a broken engagement and finding clarity amidst life’s unexpected challenges.

Plus, Maria unveils her 2025 Goal Planner—a free tool designed to help you set intentional, measurable goals for your dating life and beyond. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or focused on personal growth, this episode will inspire you to make 2025 your best year yet.

Download the 2025 Goal Planner  and follow Tara on Instagram @TaraJokes!


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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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