Important note: This is the seventh episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. In our final episode of this season, Taylor interviews Rebel Finance School Founders Alan & Katie Donegan on how they overcame financial obstacles as a couple and got on the same road to financial independence which allowed them to retire at ages 35 and 40. This podcast series features Rebel Finance School founders Alan & Katie Donegan. They offer a...

Important note: This is the sixth episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. I believe mastering love and money are the most intricate and enriching part of our lives. And with anything that’s highly rewarding, it takes time, energy, and effort to reach mastery. So, how can we continue to expand our money minds, navigate money talks with our partners, and master the game of love and money? It begins with creating the time and space to ha...

Important note: This is the fifth episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. If you’d like to explore the idea of joint finances and/or crafting a prenup, this episode is for you. For many, these are touchy topics, but they don’t have to be. Even if you decide not to combine your finances or get a prenup, I urge you to at least discuss these topics with your partner. The idea is to eliminate any taboo and create a safe space to openly d...

Important note: This is the fourth episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. Understanding is the ultimate step in a relationship. And when it comes to money psychology, it is a step that the later it’s taken the more damage it creates in the relationship. When partners reach a point of mutual understanding, they can take control and work toward reconciliation between opposing “money blueprints.” So, how do we do this? Listen to find ou...

Important note: This is the third episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. What is your partner's money blueprint? The biggest reason behind money fights isn’t the money itself, but the mismatch of the couple's money mindset. How was your partner raised to think about money? What’s important to your partner when it comes to money? What are his or her motivations and fears? These questions address the root cause, not the symptoms. Th...

Important note: This is the second episode in a series. If you’re just joining us, I urge you to go back and start at the beginning. Whether you’re dating or in a committed relationship, understanding your and your partner’s money mindset is one of the most essential skills you’ll learn. Did you know we all have a “financial blueprint”? This blueprint is created and molded in our childhood and is influenced by our family and environment. Two things can happen when creating your blueprint as ...

Have you ever wondered how money psychology impacts your dating life? It turns out that most arguments around money hamper many relationships. Still, most of these conflicts have nothing to do with the numbers themselves and everything to do with the psychology behind them, that is, how we were raised to think about money. In this podcast series, we’ll address the topic of money psychology, how to come to terms with our partner’s money blueprint, and how to reconcile opposing perspectives aro...

Did you know that 57% of divorced couples cite money as the reason for divorce and 40% of couples don’t even talk about money before marriage? It turns out that arguments around money have nothing to do with the numbers themselves and everything to do with the psychology behind money, that is, how you were raised to think about money. We all have a legacy — a story that is handed down from generation to generation about what money has meant to our family — and we bring those beliefs and feeli...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this final episode, I’m leaving you with some parting wisdom on best practices for a positive matchmaking experience. In our 20 years of working in the industry, we’ve noticed that clients with certain characteristics tend to have a much higher success rate than others, and I’m sharing those secrets with you. In this episode, we’ll discuss: Three characteristics the most successful singles haveBeing stu...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this episode, I’ll tell you how matchmakers find matches for their clients. I’m even going behind-the-scenes here at Ambiance Matchmaking to show you our exact process for finding matches for one of our most recent clients. In this episode, we’ll discuss the following methods matchmakers use to find matches for their clients (including a case study from Ambiance Matchmaking): Company’s client baseSingles data...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this episode, we’ll discuss the matchmaking process, starting from the initial application all the way to your first match, including our process here at Ambiance Matchmaking. Let’s get started. In this episode, we’ll discuss the following parts of the matchmaking process: ScreeningThe interviewThe agreementThe searchThe matchFeedbackOn-hold feature This podcast is brought to you by Ambiance Match...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to screen your matchmaker, including a question checklist to ask potential matchmakers during your consultations or interviews. In this episode, we’ll ask the following questions: Who will I be working with?How long have you been in business?What is your male to female ratio? And what are your most common age categories?Do you offer an “on-hold” feature? How often w...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this episode, I’ll explain the 15 rules of thumb to follow as you begin interviewing matchmakers. In this episode, I provide: The two major business models in the matchmaking industryThe costs of low-end, mid-range, high-end, and very high-end matchmakersHow prices also differ depending on geographic parameters This podcast is brought to you by Ambiance Matchmaking, an exclusive matchmaking agency for select...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. In this episode, I’ll explain the two major business models that exist in the industry, and break down the costs of low-end, mid-range, high-end, and very high-end matchmakers. In this episode, I provide: The two major business models in the matchmaking industryThe costs of low-end, mid-range, high-end, and very high-end matchmakersHow prices also differ depending on geographic parameters This podcast is brough...

Welcome to season 2! This is a short mini-series on how to choose a matchmaker. We have so many people coming to us, saying it’s so hard to navigate all of the information on matchmaking online, especially since there’s an influx of new matchmakers. So don’t fret, I am here to help. In this episode, I provide: An insider’s perspective on the matchmaking industryThe leading matchmakers in the industryHigh-end vs low-end matchmakersDifferent business models and factors to consider Thi...

This episode features Daniel Smith. Dan is a conscious masculinity and embodiment coach. Growing up in a challenging home environment led him to live in curiosity, always questioning the reality he found himself facing. Carrying a lot of residual pain from some deeply traumatic childhood experiences, he embarked on a journey of transformation and healing, desiring to evolve in every area of his life. Through his experiences of learning to understand and transform himself, he started to become...

This episode features best-selling author Christine Chang. Based in LA, Christine helps high-performing women create ideal relationships in their personal and professional lives by teaching self-awareness, boundaries, accountability, and communication skills. Her book "Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women" has helped thousands of professional women all over the world create the relationship of their dreams. In this episode, we discuss: The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face ...

This episode features one of my best friends in the world world, Leslie Gauthier. She describes the chemistry she felt with her boyfriend, Aidan. I also invite my fiancé Diego Chas to the show to talk about our chemistry when we first met in Mexico City. In this episode we discuss: What is romantic chemistry?What creates chemistry & attraction?Familiarity creates chemistry on a subconscious levelMystery elevates dopamine & pushes us over the threshold to fall in loveSincerity ...

This episode features Vanessa Ringel. Vanessa is the Founder of GRAVITĀS, a neuro-coaching company that has empowered hundreds of women to manifest love. She is certified in Spiritual Psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), as well as having a professional background as the Head Matchmaker at Three Day Rule. Her MBA from Regents Business School has allowed her to connect with inspiring women globally. She is proud to be from Guadalajara, Mexico. In this episode we discuss: What i...

This episode features my good friend Tam Hunt. He is a lawyer by day and writer and scholar by night. He trained in evolutionary biology, attended law school and then became an environmental lawyer. He’s written three books. His first Eco, Ego, Eros is a collection of essays in philosophy, spirituality and science, his second book is called Solar: Why Our Energy Future Is So Bright, and his most recent book Mind, World, God: discusses science and spirit in the 21st century. Today we a...