RELATIONSHIP GUIDANCE
Spotlight:LA Matchmakers By: Niki Shadrow
An insider’s peek into the art of finding love in the big city... Q.
Q. Why did you become
Why did you become a matchmaker?:
a matchmaker? Did you do any interesting jobs before you became a matchmaker?
A.
It was a total fluke. I had recently returned to Los Angeles after having lived in Chicago for 5 years. I was an actress~waitress for twenty years and had vowed not to be a 40 year old waitress. A friend took over the management position at a video dating service and offered me a job. I accepted and really loved helping people connect with their soul mates. I ended up making a career out of it and writing two dating advice books. My life took a wonderful and exciting twist that I never could have predicted.
Marla Martenson Cupid For Hire
Q. Is it hard to fix up people in Los Angeles? A. It can be very challenging in this town because the
expectations are so high. The men want younger, drop dead gorgeous women and the women are extremely concerned with the man’s income, car and status.
Q. Is it hard to be single in LA? A. I think it can be very hard. The city is so gigantic,
people are in their cars and disconnected, and the culture is obsessed with youth, money and perfection. It is important to stay grounded, true to yourself and surround yourself with good friends. If you are religious or spirital, attending a spirital center or church can make a huge difference in your energy and self esteem to hear positive messages on a regular basis.
Q. What is your favorite success story? A. I matched a wonderful couple a few years ago who
invited my husband and I to their wedding. They had a rose for me waiting on my chair at the cermony, a gift at my place setting at dinner and they gave a champagne toast to me at the reception, it was so touching and beautiful. The tears were flowing. www.cupidforhire.com
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A.
Before I became a matchmaker, I worked as a broker for people looking to sell their high end antiques and collectibles. I went into matchmaking because wanted a job where I could interact with people on a daily basis. I am a very outgoing person and thrive on social interaction. It’s also a joy Nicole Westwood Agency for me to help people find long lasting, as it is one of the most important things in life.
Nicole Westwood
Q.
How do you recruit men/ women for your company?
A.
I started out finding clients through advertising and going to upscale events and doing old fashioned networking. Now most of my clients come to me through recommendations of happy former clients who liked using my service.
Q.
Do you like fixing up certain ages other then others? Do you set up all ages?
A.
I like fixing up people who seriously interested in meeting someone for a long term relationship and/or marriage. I work with all ages of men and women, to me age is really just a number.
Q.
. Do you think it is harder to fix up Men or Women in Los Angeles?
A.
I don’t find either sex to be more difficult then other. Anyone of any age who truly wants to find someone to share their lives with are usually very open and flexible, it takes an open heart and an open mind to work with best with any matchmaker. www.Nicolewestwood.com