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MARIEL FILIPPONE: Redefining Modern Love & Matchmaking | EPISODE 22
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Mariel Filippone: Redefining Modern Love & Matchmaking | The BASIC Show w/ Viktorija Pashuta
In this episode of The BASIC Show, host Viktorija Pashuta sits down with Mariel Filippone, co-founder of the elite matchmaking agency When We’re First, for a deep dive into modern dating, authentic connection, and the psychology of partnership.
Mariel opens up about:
💘 The art and intuition behind matchmaking—and why real chemistry can’t be coded into an algorithm
💼 Why love isn’t an expense, it’s an investment
💫 Real-life success stories from clients who fell in love by their third date
🧠 What makes people “unmatchable” and how emotional readiness shapes attraction
💬 The difference between dating apps and human connection—and why quality always wins over quantity
🌍 How technology can coexist with emotional intelligence to help people find lasting love
This episode blends heart, humor, and insight—offering a raw look into what it really takes to build relationships in the modern world.
🎧 Listen now and tell us: Do you believe matchmaking is the future of dating?
📺 Subscribe for more powerful interviews every Wednesday!
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🎙️ The BASIC Show is hosted by Viktorija Pashuta — Editor-in-Chief of BASIC Magazine.
📍 Recorded at: 405 Motoring, Los Angeles @405motoring
🔗 Follow Mariel: @marielfilippone
Chapters
1. Introduction: The Rise of Modern Matchmaking (00:00:00)
2. Why Love Is an Investment, Not an Expense (00:01:30)
3. The Intuition Behind Real Matchmaking (00:03:10)
4. Success Story: Falling in Love by the Third Date (00:05:20)
5. Why Matchmaking Works Better Than Swiping (00:06:50)
6. Who Gets Rejected (and Why Readiness Matters) (00:08:10)
7. How the App Expands Human Connection, Not Replaces It (00:09:50)
8. Catfishing, Safety & Authentic Dating (00:11:00)
9. Is Technology Making Us Lazy in Love? (00:12:40)
10. The Coaching Process & Helping Clients Grow (00:14:00)
11. Redefining Attraction & Building Long-Term Relationships (00:16:00)
12. Closing Thoughts: Love That Brings Out Your Best (00:17:30)
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