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Matchmaking

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Rogue Habits • 8th May 2019

Becoming a Professional Matchmaker Totally Changed My Perspective on Dating

I’m one of a few hundred people in the U.S. with the privilege of saying their full time job is matchmaking. Yep, I set people up on dates and help them find love. But I’m not an expert by accident, I’m a dating specialist through failure, failure, and more failure.

Heartalytics • 8th May 2019

The 8 Tenets of Interfaith Affairs

A reader asked: Can interfaith relationships really work out? The short answer: yes, but…! The greatest challenge? Finding agreement in disagreement; being comfortable with your partner’s individual religious beliefs and activities. I believe that love can conquer even the most tremendous conflicts, so before you close the door on a special someone or narrow your search to a single faith, consider the following 8 tenets:

Bolde • 23rd August 2018

I'm A Matchmaker—Here's What Men Tell Me They Want In A Woman

As I matchmaker, I talk to men all day long about what they look for in women they consider to be long-term relationship material. Turns out, most guys want much more than just big boobs or a Kardashian-esque butt. What they’re looking for might just surprise you.

Bolde • 20th August 2018

This Is How To Find Love, According To A Matchmaker

If you’re striking out when it comes to finding “The One,” you’re not alone. As a matchmaker, I regularly remind my clients that finding love requires a strategy, planning, and commitment. If you’re struggling to come up with a gameplan, here are some tips.

Bolde • 9th August 2018

Why You're Still Single, According To A Matchmaker

As a matchmaker, I spend hours every day talking to people about their past relationships and their current dating lives. Through my work, the things women do to sabotage their chances at finding love have become blatantly clear. If you’re still single, you’re probably doing at least one of these things.

Bolde • 23rd July 2018

I'm A Professional Matchmaker—Here's What That Actually Looks Like

Matchmaking is an art and one that’s not easy to master. Still, people are always surprised when I tell them that bringing couples together is actually my full-time job. Here’s what this line of work really entails—you might be surprised.

Women's Voices

Uncovering stories that capture the imaginations of women, while promoting ethical products & experiences.

Rogue Habits • 3rd August 2018

How Self Love Became the Foundation for My Career as a Freelancer

It seems that self-care much of the time does not go hand in hand with our careers. Rather than being integrated, it lingers within the realm of personal time and something we do when we’re completely burnt out at the end of the week. What if self love became the foundation of your career?

Rogue Habits • 3rd August 2018

Talking Body Love with Lingerie Designers from Around the World

Lingerie is meant to be intimate and sensual, a delicious treat you share with yourself to feel empowered in the bedroom. However, it can be difficult to find a brand that you connect with in the sea of mass produced intimates that dominate the market; their supremacy propelled by glitzy ad campaigns that have redefined what our expectations are for a real body. Lingerie pushed into fast fashion causes it to lose all sense of understanding that not all bodies are created the same way...

Rogue Habits • 4th April 2018

Think You Can’t Quit Your Job to Travel? Here’s How Three Women Did It

When facing yet another tirade by your boss, seasonal depression, or a grey abyss of cubicles, it’s hard not to find yourself fantasizing about leaving it all behind to travel. For me the decision came when I realized the office fire drill was the most exciting thing to have happened to me all week. My co-workers were clearly thrilled to be out in the fresh air and away from the fluorescent lights. I thought to myself, “I cannot live this life."

Rogue Habits • 12th March 2018

3 Kazakhstan Designers You Need to Know Now: Redefining Modern Womanhood via the Runway

Kazakhstan wouldn’t be one of the first place to come to mind for design, but with its unique positioning at the crossroads between Russia, Asia, and the Middle East, this Central Asian Republic hosts the cultural elements necessary to concoct some of the richest designs in the fashion world today.

Rogue Habits • 22nd February 2018

Shattering Gypsy Stereotypes Through Romani Design

For many of us the creative process begins with a goal and the project takes shape afterward. Such was the case when Erika Varga founded fashion label Romani Design. She began with a strong social mission—to end discrimination and criminalization of the Roma people.

Vikasa • 14th December 2017

5 Ways Yoga Can Help Treat Eating Disorders

When you hear people talk about yoga, it’s often part of a larger conversation about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, without judgement. Greater mindfulness is one of the key goals and benefits of a consistent yoga practice.

Travel Writing

Helping travelers to find the best deals and off the beaten path experiences.

Rogue Habits • 8th May 2019

A Cultural Revolution is Taking Orlando, Florida

Known as a theme park mecca with over a dozen attractions including Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Universal, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando comes off as a place for tourists and families. Locals, however, will tell you that it is so much more; and that it’s in fact this barrage of parks that has amassed a slew of creative talent. Over time, these artists, designers, and performances have transformed what was once a drab town into a thriving cultural center smack dab in the middle of the Sunshine State.

Rogue Habits • 8th May 2019

How to Spend a Mindful Weekend in Vienna

There’s no doubt that travel leaves an everlasting mark. Experiencing a different place and culture, immersed in an entirely novel way of life changes us. We learn, adapt, grow, and come home all the more enlightened with stories to tell. What we may not realize though is the impression we’re leaving behind. Unknowing travelers have been to blame for exploiting local cultures, polluting the environment, and even causing the cost of living to skyrocket for locals in certain hot spots...

Rogue Habits • 11th December 2018

Explore Eastern Europe’s Best Kept Secret—its Natural Treasures

Whether you’re a devoted slow-foodie or archaeologist, eastern Europe has a lot to offer, yet this culturally rich region of the world is surprisingly overlooked in most travel itineraries. If you’re looking for some of the last unspoiled nature on earth and the best accidentally-organic produce, the fact that it’s neglected might just work to your advantage.

Trip101 • 15th March 2018

10 Of The Coolest Ruin Pubs In Budapest, Hungary

One of things Budapest is most famous for is its ruin pubs, abandoned buildings that have been converted into bars and restaurants. The hot spots on this list range from beautifully remodeled to industrial chic, but all reflect the distinctive history and culture of Budapest.

Rogue Habits • 5th March 2018

5 Most Thought Provoking Art Exhibits Around the World

Let’s face it, looking at items in a glass display case sometimes just doesn’t quite do the exhibit justice. Even for the most serious art aficionado, it just doesn’t quite compare to when multiple senses are stimulated and you’re able to be a part of the show.

11th September 2017

Greater Than a Tourist – Budapest Hungary: 50 Travel Tips from a Local

Greater than a Tourist: Budapest by Isabella Beham offers the inside scoop on Budapest. Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place.